0650
Complex Buckles
Secure, high-performance fastening solutions engineered for durability and ease of use. Premium materials — including aluminium and carbon-reinforced plastics — with innovative locking mechanisms.
View rangeMIL / TACTICAL / DEFENCE — B2B SUPPLY
Precision Tactical Hardware, Engineered in the UK
CNC-machined buckles, hooks, NVG mounts and webbing hardware for defence, military and tactical OEMs. Manufactured in Britain, supplied worldwide.
Datasheets available on request
Secure your supply — UK manufactured, UK stock
- ISO 9001:2015FM60306
- NCAGEU2DU3
- JOSCARRegistered
- ORIGINMade in UK
FEATURED PRODUCT
MK-NVG / 7075-T6
IN SERVICE
NVG Mount · CNC 7075-T6 · Anodised
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Makefast NVG MountPrecision Machined 7075 Aluminium
The Makefast NVG Mount is manufactured from high-strength 7075 grade aluminium and precision CNC machined to deliver a lightweight, durable and reliable mounting solution for demanding operational environments. Engineered for strength, dimensional accuracy and batch-to-batch consistency where secure equipment attachment is critical.
Available with a range of surface coatings — including powder coating and anodising — so the finish can be specified to match durability, low-reflectivity and environmental requirements per programme.
- MATERIAL
- 7075 Aluminium
- PROCESS
- Precision CNC
- FINISH
- Anodise / Powder
- USE
- Helmet / NVG
— 02 / Product Range
Tactical Hardware Components
A core range of precision components, proudly manufactured in the United Kingdom. Available in standard and custom configurations, with coatings and finishes specified per programme.
Made in the UK
0541
Interlocking Buckles
Robust hardware for secure fastening and load-bearing. Slides, Adjuster Buckles, Overcentre Latches, Easi Link Systems and Harness Buckles for 25–50mm webbing.
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0830
Lightweight Range
New for 25mm webbing — Delta Dees, Delta Triangles, Webbing Hook, Ladderlock SS, G-Hook and Press Release Buckle. Durable, low-weight integration into military and security systems.
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0275B
Simple Adjusters
Sliding Bar Buckles (25–50mm) and simple adjusters. Built for reliable webbing adjustment in military applications.
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6127L
Rings, Dees & Triangles
316 stainless steel, aluminium and carbon-reinforced plastic D Rings, Dees, Triangles, O Rings and heavy-duty Delta variants. Where applicable, high-strength TIG welded.
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3294
Lightweight Plastics
Heavy Duty Plastic D Ring, Plastic Triangle, Nylon High Load Ring, Ladderlock, Triglide Acetal and Side Release Buckles in acetal, nylon and carbon-reinforced plastics — with aluminium options for weight-critical builds. Strength with minimal weight.
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0240
Accessories
Mounting Plates, Holding Down Clips, Nose Clips, Snap Hooks and Molle Clips.
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3530
Precision Adjusters & Ladderlock
New for 2026 — high-strength Precision Adjusters in 25mm to 50mm sizes, with or without tab, plus 40mm Ladderlock Stainless Steel.
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0843-SS
Sternum Buckles & Triglides
New webbing slides for 2026 — Sternum Buckles (standard and Quick Attach) and Quick Attach Triglides from 25mm to 45mm.
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Specified by Leading Safety & Defence Manufacturers
Makefast hardware is supplied to OEMs and prime contractors across the marine survival, aviation safety and ballistic protection sectors.
- SURVITECSurvival Technology
- RFD BEAUFORTMarine & Aviation Safety
- UNITED SHIELDBallistic Protection
Logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners and are shown to indicate sectors served.
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Accredited & Registered for Defence Supply
Makefast operates as a fully accredited UK manufacturer with the registrations and certifications required by defence prime contractors, MOD procurement and NATO supply programmes — giving OEM partners confidence in audited quality systems and verified supplier identity.
Request certification documents →- / 01BSI CertifiedISO9001:2015
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system certified by BSI — independently audited processes for design, manufacture and dispatch.
Certificate Ref.FM60306 - / 02Defence Supply ChainJOSCARREGISTERED
JOSCAR Registered
Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register — pre-qualified supplier for UK aerospace, defence and security prime contractors.
StatusActive Member - / 03NATO Codification SystemNCAGENATO CODE
NCAGE Coded
NATO Commercial and Government Entity code — recognised supplier identifier for NATO and allied defence procurement.
NCAGE CodeU2DU3
UK Manufactured
In-house production, Mid Wales
Audited Annually
Independent BSI surveillance
Defence Ready
MOD & NATO supplier identifiers
— 03 / Bespoke & Custom Capability
Custom Hardware, Designed and Tooled In-House
Beyond our standard catalogue, Makefast designs and manufactures bespoke hardware to customer specification. From custom buckles and webbing components to fully tooled injection-moulded parts, our in-house engineering and tool room give us full control over specification, quality and lead time.
Indicative Finishes
Matte Black
NATO Green
Khaki
Gunmetal
CAPABILITY
Bespoke Buckle Design
Custom buckles engineered to customer specification — geometry, load rating and release mechanism tailored to application.
CAPABILITY
In-House Design Team
CAD modelling, prototyping and design-for-manufacture support from concept through to production-ready hardware.
CAPABILITY
Tooling Capability
On-site tool design and manufacture for injection moulding and pressings — full ownership of lead times and quality.
CAPABILITY
Custom Finishes
Anodising, powder coating, black oxide and low-reflective coatings in NATO green, khaki and bespoke shades.
— 04 / Marine Mechanisms
Marine Mechanisms — Engineered Systems for Defence
Makefast's marine division engineers complex, often fully automated mechanical systems for superyachts and commercial vessels — sliding roof mechanisms, tender lifts, davits, bathing platforms, anchor handlers and bespoke deck mechanisms. The same hydraulic, electromechanical and structural engineering capability transfers directly to defence applications.
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Automated Sliding Roof Mechanisms
Electromechanical and hydraulically actuated sliding roof systems with controlled deployment, sealing and stowage.
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Tender & Equipment Lifts
Load-rated lifting and deployment platforms engineered for repeatable, safe operation in marine environments.
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Davits & Launch / Recovery
Anchor handlers, crane systems and controlled launch-and-recovery mechanisms for craft and equipment.
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Bespoke Deck Mechanisms
Custom electromechanical and hydraulic assemblies engineered to specification for integrated deck systems.
Defence Applications
Transferable to defence platforms
Mechanisms developed for demanding marine service translate directly to defence programmes requiring reliable, load-rated, actuated systems.
- Boarding craft launch & recovery
- RHIB davits
- Vehicle & equipment deployment ramps
- Controlled-egress ladders
- Actuated stowage systems
Since 1974 · Made in Newtown, Powys · ISO 9001 accredited
Read our story →— 06 / Downloads
Technical Brochures
Download the full Makefast tactical and milspec hardware brochures — including specifications, coatings and OEM-ready component data.
PDF · MIL / 01
Milspec Hardware
Defence & Military Components
Detailed reference of Makefast's milspec hardware range — buckles, hooks, rings and load-bearing components engineered for military and defence programmes.
PDF · TAC / 02
Tactical Hardware
Field-Deployed Components
Full overview of Makefast's tactical hardware range — coatings, finishes and integration data for webbing systems, harnesses and load-carrying equipment.
— 05 / Enquiries
Speak to Makefast About Your Tactical Hardware Requirements
Need product details, pricing or ordering information? Send a brief outline of your application and our technical team will respond directly with the right specification and finish options.
- sales@makefast.com
- Telephone
- +441686 629010
- Supply
- B2B / OEM only — UK manufactured, supplied internationally.