Tools & hardware
Source tools and hardware from China
From hand tools to furniture fittings: we source tools and hardware from specialised Chinese manufacturers and secure safety, conformity and durability.
What we source
We source hand tools (pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, measuring tools), power tools and garden equipment, fasteners (screws, plugs, anchors), furniture and construction fittings, hinges, locks and workshop equipment.
Yuyao and Wenzhou in Zhejiang are hubs for tools and fasteners, Jinhua for hand and power tools, and Foshan for fittings and construction hardware. We select the manufacturer by product group, material and required test standard.
What matters
Tools and hardware are safety-relevant. Power tools must meet the Low Voltage Directive and EMC Directive and be tested to EN 62841 (or the older EN 60745); we arrange test reports from accredited labs. CE is mandatory, while the voluntary GS mark is a strong selling point in the DACH market.
For hand tools, material and hardness determine service life: we verify chrome-vanadium or S2 steel, hardness (HRC) and surface protection. For fasteners, strength classes and corrosion protection (salt spray test to ISO 9227) are decisive.
We secure chemical compliance to RoHS and REACH and the new GPSR obligations on labelling and EU responsible person before import. Typical QC risks are steel that is too soft, imprecise fits and poor coating.
How we source
We clarify specification, material, required standards and target market and gather quotes from pre-qualified manufacturers. Before series approval we test samples for function, dimensions and hardness and arrange the necessary safety testing for power tools.
In production we inspect to AQL, run functional and load tests and check coating and marking. We compile the conformity documentation (CE declaration, test reports) and arrange transport.
Why buyers use My Air Ship
For safety-relevant products, conformity is not an afterthought. Our team knows the applicable EN standards, selects factories with robust testing capabilities and attends testing in person.
You get import-ready goods with complete technical documentation, a point of contact in Europe, and QC that significantly lowers complaint and liability risk.
FAQ
Common questions
- Are the power tools CE and GS compliant?
- We secure CE under the Low Voltage and EMC directives and arrange testing to EN 62841. The voluntary GS mark we organise where required through an accredited test institute.
- How do you check tool quality?
- We verify material (e.g. chrome-vanadium, S2), hardness in HRC, fits and surface protection, and run functional and load tests on samples and production goods.
- Do you handle GPSR labelling?
- Yes. We ensure labelling, manufacturer and safety information and an EU responsible person are in place in line with the GPSR.
Next step
Sourcing this category from China?
Tell us the product and target quantity. We come back with vetted factories, honest pricing, and a plan to get it made and shipped.