From existing model to new development
OEM/ODM Shower Head Manufacturing
Use existing models for faster sourcing or develop new shower head structures and appearances when your market needs a differentiated product.
| Route | What it means | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| ODM: existing model | An existing ZHONGHE model made under your brand, with your logo, finish, and packaging; no new tooling. | Fastest launch, lowest development uncertainty |
| ODM: modified model | ZHONGHE adjusts the appearance, internal structure, or user-facing details of an existing design in an agreed direction. | More differentiation while controlling risk |
| ODM: new development | ZHONGHE develops the appearance, structure, 3D-printed sample, mold, pilot sample, and mass production route for your brand. | Distinctive product programs |
| OEM: your design | ZHONGHE manufactures to your drawings, 3D data, or specification; new molds are made by external toolmakers. | Brands that already own a finished design |
Product development for brands
Development examples: bubble shower heads and shower filters
Beyond the catalog, ZHONGHE develops products for a brand's own range, and takes design-only work for brands that manufacture elsewhere.
| Example | What ZHONGHE can do |
|---|---|
| Bubble shower heads | ZHONGHE designs micro-bubble outlet structures, both air-intake (aspirating) and non-air-intake, and ultrafine (nano) bubble generating structures; Japanese utility model No. 3246521 is one of them. CFD simulation and SLA 3D-printed test parts are done in-house, and ZHONGHE has developed bubble shower heads for customers, whose names are not published. Fine-bubble heads with a filter stage, and fixed (overhead) fine-bubble heads, can be developed on request; there is no ready model yet. Bubble counts and sizes are not published. See micro-bubble and nano-bubble shower heads. |
| Shower filters for your brand | We can also develop shower filters for your brand, alongside the filter shower heads in the catalog. The media come from filter media suppliers and are listed in the filter media guide. A new filter configuration starts from about 2,000 units, and replacement cartridges can also be supplied on their own. |
| Design only | The product does not have to be made at ZHONGHE. The design fee is quoted per project and can be credited if mass production then happens at ZHONGHE. Deliverables: STEP/IGES 3D data, Creo native files (.prt/.asm), 2D engineering drawings and a 3D-printed prototype. See the design service. |
Minimum order quantity
MOQ ranges from 500 to 2,000 units
There is no single MOQ. Which tier applies depends on how much of the product stays standard: an existing catalog model in a finish already running needs no setup, while custom packaging brings the packaging printer's own minimum.
| Tier | Typical MOQ | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Catalog model, standard finish, standard packaging | From about 500 units | Standard specification; tooling availability and charges confirmed for the selected model |
| Logo print or color change | From about 1,000 units | Pad or screen print, laser marking, or a masterbatch color matched to a Pantone reference |
| Custom packaging, custom colors, new cartridge configuration | From about 2,000 units | Printed color box, brand artwork, inserts and outer cartons, or a brand-specific media blend |
| New mold or new appearance | Quoted with tooling | Appearance design about 15 days, structure design about 15 days, mold about 60 days as guides |
Per model and finish in practice, because each is a separate production run: splitting one order across several colors or models raises the effective minimum.
Process
Development and production flow
The route can be simplified for existing model orders or expanded for full ODM projects; the stage times below are working guides, not guarantees.
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01
Model selection or brief review
Share target market, product type, estimated quantity, package plan, and any benchmark product.
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Sample and specification discussion
Confirm available models, materials, finish direction, flow expectations, and packaging requirements.
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03
OEM/ODM development
Use existing models for faster projects or develop appearance, internal structure, 3D samples, and molds for ODM.
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04
Pilot confirmation
Check samples, assembly details, water test results, packaging, labels, and shipment plan before mass production.
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Mass production and inspection
Run injection molding, assembly, water testing, leakage checks, flow checks where needed, final packing and outgoing inspection. Chrome plating and painting are done by partner factories.
| Stage | Working guide |
|---|---|
| Appearance design | About 15 days |
| Internal structure design | About 15 days |
| 3D-printed sample | Appearance confirmed before a tool is cut |
| Mold making | About 60 days; new molds are made by external toolmakers |
| First production on the new mold | About 30 days once the sample and the packaging are signed off |
An existing-model order skips the design and mold stages.
RFQ
Information buyers should prepare
Specific RFQ inputs reduce back-and-forth and make it easier to confirm if existing tooling can be used.
Commercial notes
- MOQ ranges from 500 to 2,000 units depending on the model, finish and packaging: existing catalog models in a standard finish and standard packaging can start from about 500 units; a logo print or a color change typically from about 1,000 units; custom packaging, custom colors or new cartridge configurations from about 2,000 units.
- Custom packaging can often be discussed from about 2,000 units, the top of the MOQ range, depending on the packaging type and order structure.
- Appearance design may take about 15 days, internal structure design about 15 days, and mold making about 60 days. Actual timing depends on project complexity.
| Term | Working basis |
|---|---|
| Payment | T/T with a 30% deposit; balance payment conditions are confirmed in the quotation |
| Shipping ports | Usually Shanghai or Ningbo, depending on the freight forwarder; the port and Incoterms are confirmed for the order |
| Samples | Free existing-model samples apply only to Japan-market customers, who pay international freight; custom samples are discussed separately. For other markets, sample fees and freight are confirmed per project |
| New tooling | New molds are made by external toolmakers; tooling scope, ownership, charges and exclusive-use terms are agreed for the project |
| Prices | Quoted per inquiry against the model, quantity, finish and packaging; no public price list |
| Markets | International B2B supply; India is not served |
FAQ
Questions buyers ask
Short, factual answers so sourcing teams and AI search tools can quote them directly.
What does ZHONGHE manufacture?
ZHONGHE manufactures and supplies hand shower products including filter shower heads, multifunctional shower heads, baby shower heads, pet shower heads, hair shower heads, LED shower heads, shower hoses, holders, filters, and related bathroom accessories.
Does ZHONGHE support OEM and ODM projects?
Yes. Buyers can use existing models for OEM private label programs or discuss ODM projects involving appearance design, internal structure design, 3D sampling, mold making, and production planning.
What is the difference between OEM, ODM and OBM?
OEM means ZHONGHE manufactures to the buyer's own design or specification. ODM means the buyer's brand goes on an existing ZHONGHE model or on a product ZHONGHE develops for the buyer. In the industry, OBM usually means original brand manufacturer: a factory that sells products under its own brand. At ZHONGHE the word refers to brand owners who come to the factory for contract manufacturing or product development of their own branded products. MOQ follows the same rules in every case: 500 to 2,000 units depending on the model, finish and packaging. Brand customers are not named.
What is the typical MOQ?
MOQ ranges from 500 to 2,000 units depending on the model, finish and packaging: existing catalog models in a standard finish and standard packaging can start from about 500 units; a logo print or a color change typically from about 1,000 units; custom packaging, custom colors or new cartridge configurations from about 2,000 units. The final figure also depends on material, finish, and whether new development or mold work is required.
What quality checks are used before shipment?
Quality work can include incoming part checks, full water testing, leakage checks, O-ring inspection, flow testing for selected water-saving specifications, packaging checks, and final shipment review. Outgoing inspection samples each lot under GB/T 2828.1, with the AQL set to the customer's standard.
What should buyers send for an RFQ?
Useful RFQ details include product category, target market, estimated order quantity, benchmark photos or drawings, packaging needs, logo requirements, flow or finish requirements, and delivery timeline.
Send an RFQ
Tell us the category, quantity, packaging, and target market.
Attach benchmark photos or a sample picture. We reply with the closest existing model, or a route for OEM/ODM development.
