Is it easy to open and close without extra tools?

Yes. The ergonomic rubber arm can be pulled by hand directly. No screwdrivers or wrenches are needed for daily hood opening during maintenance or inspection.

How long is the service life of this hood latch?

Under normal working conditions, the EPDM rubber can withstand over 50,000 stretch cycles. It requires zero lubrication and far outlasts ordinary plastic or low-grade rubber latches.

Durable Heavy Duty Rubber Hood Latch for Secure Vehicle Closure

Name: Durable Heavy Duty Rubber Hood Latch for Secure Vehicle Closure
Brand: Shijiazhuang JING CI Trading Co., Ltd.
SKU: 2173627942

Hebei, ChinaShijiazhuang JING CI Trading Co., Ltd.

US$5.00-30.00

100 Pieces

Sample price:US$10.00/piece.Request sample

Product profile

Customization

Available

Color

Black

Installation Method

Clamp-on

Model NO.

6", 4.2"

Material

Rubber+Steel

Placement

Front

Structure

Non-bearing Body

Style

Custom Style or OEM Style

Type

Clamp

Transport Package

Bagged, Boxed

Specification

1m³

Trademark

Origin

China

Key features

EPDM Rubber Material: High-density industrial solid EPDM rubber with outstanding weather and UV resistance.

Anti-Rust Construction: Cold-rolled steel with full zinc plating and anti-rust coating for muddy and salty environments.

Vibration Damping: Integrated spherical elastic buffer eliminates hood rattling and metal-to-metal noise.

Dual-Peg Locking: Two parallel horizontal rubber pegs provide firm tension hold against strong vehicle jolts.

Tool-Free Operation: Soft rubber handle enables easy manual opening and closing without screwdrivers or wrenches.

Adjustable Mounting: U-shaped clamp bracket supports flexible angle and distance adjustment for various hood gaps.

Long Service Life: Withstands over 50,000 stretch cycles with zero lubrication required.

Company profile

Importers and ExportersYears of Export ExperienceFast DeliveryR&D Capabilities

Shijiazhuang JING CI Trading Co., Ltd.

Hebei, China

CertifiedBusiness Type: Trading Company CertifiedR&D Capacity: ODM Service Available & OEM Service Available CertifiedCustomization Options: Customization from Samples, Customization from Designs, etc. CertifiedExport Year: 10 years CertifiedNearest Port: Tianjin PortAverage Response Time: ≤9.21h

AI-Powered supplier vetting

SummaryThe supplier is a China-based limited trading company established in 2013, with 11 employees and products including truck fenders, engine valves, truck parts, and auto parts. It demonstrates professional technical R&D capability, sample/design-based and full customization services, and one R&D engineer; however, it does not provide 3D software design or an SDK. Customer complaints are handled through a clear procedure with records, but service-capability corrective-action procedures are undocumented. No supplier-management certifications are reported, and the company lacks a factory environmental impact assessment report. Production capability is not established because the supplier is identified as a trading company and no manufacturing capacity is provided. Financial credibility cannot be judged from the non-financially reportable year references alone. No customer cases are provided.

Supplier typeThe supplier is consistently identified as a trading company and limited company, located in Xinhua District, Shijiazhuang, China, with 11 employees. Its stated product scope covers truck and automotive parts, while no evidence indicates that it owns manufacturing operations.

CertificationsThe supplier-management certification field is explicitly recorded as NIL. This indicates no certification evidence is provided for supplier management systems.

After-Sales capabilityThe supplier has a clear customer-complaint handling procedure with followed records, supporting complaint-response capability. However, service-capability assessment and corrective/preventive-action procedures have no written procedures or records, so the overall service system is only partially evidenced.

R&D capabilityThe supplier is identified as a professional technical supplier, has one R&D engineer, launched new products in the past year, and provides solutions according to customer demand. Its limitations are the absence of an available SDK and no 3D software design service.

Customization capabilityThe supplier explicitly offers customization from samples, customization from designs, full customization, minor customization, and flexible customization. These repeated service listings provide direct evidence of broad customization capability, although 3D software design is not provided.

Product Q&A

Q:What vehicles and equipment is this hood latch compatible with?

This rubber hood catch fits most American heavy-duty trucks, semi-trailers, dump trucks, cabover trucks. It also works for excavators, loaders, tractors, generator enclosures, machinery side covers and tool storage hatches.

Q:Are the metal clamp and bolts rust-proof?

Yes. The U-shaped mounting clamp, bolt and lock nut are cold-rolled steel with full zinc electroplating coating. The nylon insert lock nut prevents loosening caused by long-time engine vibration and bumpy road conditions.

Q:Can I adjust the mounting position during installation?

Absolutely. The sliding U-clamp allows flexible angle and distance adjustment. It adapts to different hood gaps and frame mounting holes, greatly simplifying fitting work.

Q:Will this hood latch rattle or make noise while driving?

No. The integrated spherical rubber buffer section absorbs vibration and shock from roads and engines. It eliminates metal collision noise and prevents paint abrasion between the hood and truck body.

Q:How does the dual-peg locking design benefit users?

Two horizontal rubber locking pegs create double tension points. The latch stays tightly hooked on the striker plate even under severe jolts, avoiding accidental pop-open of the engine hood.