Key Facts
- Aluminum alloy construction — resists water and abrasion for lasting use
- 3-1/4 inch D-ring size — palm-sized design operates with one hand
- Screw-lock gate — secures bags, bottles, and keys to prevent falling off
- Ultra-light at 1 oz — easy to carry and attach without added bulk
Description
Built for Daily Use
This D-ring carabiner is crafted from high-quality aluminum alloy with a polished finish, making it ultra-light yet strong. Its compact 3-1/4 inch size fits in the palm of your hand, and the spring-loaded gate with screw lock secures bags, water bottles, key rings, and more, preventing accidental detachment.
Durable and Practical
The aluminum alloy resists water and abrasion, so it holds up through daily use and outdoor activities. Each carabiner comes individually poly-bagged, ready for distribution or gifting.
Customizable Branding
Your logo can be laser etched into the surface for a permanent, recessed mark, or pad printed with up to four colors for detailed artwork. Both methods deliver crisp, professional results on the carabiner's face.
Specifications
| Brand | Ariel |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium |
| Dimensions | 3.25" D x 0.5" W x 1.625" H |
| Weight | 0.063 lb |
| Origin | Imported, decorated in USA |
Decoration & Imprint
2 methods
Your logo is placed on the front face of the carabiner. Laser etching creates a permanent, recessed mark in the metal's own tone, ideal for fine line work and small text. Pad print applies a thin, opaque ink layer that conforms to curved surfaces, supporting up to four colors for detailed artwork. Choose laser for a subtle, durable mark or pad print when color is essential.
Laserone-time setup $60.00
Laser engraving uses a focused beam to etch your design directly into the surface, leaving a permanent, recessed mark with clean, sharp edges that hold fine lines and small text. The result carries no separate ink: it reads in the substrate's own tone — a lighter shade on metal, a darker burn on wood — with a depth you can feel and a mark that resists fading, wear, and scratching.
Pad PrintPMS1 color/location included · one-time setup $60.00 · Up to 1 color
Pad printing (tampography) transfers ink from a silicone pad onto the item, flexing into curves, angles, and recessed areas flat application can't follow. The result is a thin, nearly flush ink layer with well-defined edges — each color prints as an opaque spot-ink solid, holding evenly on contoured or darker surfaces; cured ink resists everyday wear.
Production & Delivery
5 business days production
- Free digital proof — within 24 hours. After we receive your artwork, we will e-mail you the proof. Production time begins after your approval. We allow up to two proof edits at no additional charge.
- Production: 5 business days after proof approval. Production time is for the default single-location, one-color imprint. It may increase for multiple imprint locations, additional colors, and large product quantities. Add 24 hours for your free digital proof.
- FedEx Shipping: Transit time depends on the shipping option and destination. Enter your ZIP code below for estimated arrival dates and shipping prices.
Arrival dates are shown at checkout.
Questions & Answers
Ask about sizing, imprinting or turnaround
- What is the minimum order quantity?
- The minimum order is 200 pieces with Pad Print.
- How much does it cost per unit?
- Pricing falls with quantity: 200–499 pieces $1.85 each, 500–999 pieces $1.79 each, 1,000–2,999 pieces $1.73 each, 3,000–4,999 pieces $1.65 each, 5,000–10,000 pieces $1.57 each. Prices are per unit, imprint included — one-time setup charged separately.
- Is there a setup charge?
- Yes — a one-time setup charge of $60.00 per order. The imprint itself is included in the unit price.
- How long does production take?
- Production takes 5 business days after proof approval; a free digital proof is e-mailed within 24 hours of receiving artwork.
- What decoration methods are available?
- Laser (one-time setup $60.00); Pad Print (1 color/location included · one-time setup $60.00 · Up to 1 color).
- Can I get a sample first?
- Yes — request a free sample at https://www.promotionpros.com/samplerequest/249526.
From our decoration and product guides
- What does laser engraving look like on a promotional product?
- Laser engraving uses a focused beam to etch the design directly into the surface, leaving a permanent, recessed mark with clean, sharp edges. There is no ink: the mark reads in the material's own tone, a lighter shade on metal and a darker burn on wood, with a depth you can feel. It resists fading, wear and scratching because nothing sits on top of the surface. More about Laser →
- Can laser engraving be done in my brand color?
- No. Engraving carries no added color and shows only the substrate's own tone, so a design that depends on brand colors, color contrast, gradients or photographic detail is a poor fit. It is the right choice for single-tone logos, fine line work and small text where a permanent, dimensional mark matters more than color. For printed spot color choose pad print or screen print. More about Laser →
- What is pad printing and what does it look like?
- Pad printing (tampography) transfers ink from a silicone pad onto the item, so the pad flexes into curves, angles and recessed areas that a flat application cannot follow. The result is a thin, nearly flush ink layer with well-defined edges. Each color prints as an opaque spot-ink solid that holds evenly on contoured or darker surfaces, and the cured ink resists everyday wear. More about Pad Printed →
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SKU: AIM0002436IN STOCK
SKU: AIM0002436
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