# Chrome-Plated Shower Heads, Hoses, and Holders Source: https://www.ningboware.com/shower-heads/chrome-plated-shower-heads/ Publisher: Cixi Zhonghe Sanitary Appliance Factory (ZHONGHE), Cixi, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. Contact: steven@ningboware.com Updated: 2026-09-05 Chrome-plated shower heads are injection-molded ABS bodies finished with chrome electroplating, the standard bathroom look worldwide. ZHONGHE, a shower head factory in Cixi, Ningbo, China, makes most of its 50 multifunctional models, its chrome bezels on filter models, and its interlocked hoses and holders in polished chrome, with salt spray testing available on selected parts and finishes and OEM supply from 500 to 2,000 units. 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ABS is the standard substrate because its surface accepts electroplating and it keeps molded details crisp. The part is then plated, giving the mirror finish buyers expect in a bathroom. Salt spray testing is available for selected parts and finishes to check corrosion resistance, and selected models carry 304 stainless steel face plates where a metal spray face is wanted. Plating adds process steps and some yield loss, so a chrome head costs more than the same mold in molded-in white or transparent color, and less than a multi-color painted finish. That order of cost is worth remembering when building a range. ## Chrome across the catalog Almost every multifunctional model ships in chrome: ZH2019AC, ZH2019BC and ZH2020C with wide face plates and selectors, ZH2256C and ZH2257C with white face plates and stop buttons, ZH2115C, ZH2117C, ZH2136C and ZH2203C with grey or blue nozzle rings. Transparent filter models use chrome bezels and collar rings against clear handles. Interlocked hoses ZHSH0001 and ZHSH0013 and the whole holder range are chrome, so a full set matches. Chrome variants of white models are common: ZH2120C and ZH2120W, ZH2126C and ZH2126W, ZH2136C and ZH2136W, ZH2257C and ZH2257W share molds and differ by finish. ## Specifying a chrome shower head program State the models, whether hoses and holders should match, the logo method, the thread standard for the destination market, and the packaging. If the market needs a corrosion test report, ask for salt spray testing on the plated parts in the RFQ. Existing molds ship after about 30 days of production as a guide. ## FAQ ### Are ZHONGHE chrome shower heads metal or plastic? Chrome-plated ABS. The body is injection-molded ABS, electroplated with chrome for a mirror finish. Selected models add a 304 stainless steel face plate. ABS with plating is the industry standard because it is light, holds detail and plates well. ### Will the chrome peel or corrode? Salt spray testing is available on selected parts and finishes to check corrosion resistance, and the plating process is chosen for bathroom use. Buyers who need a report for their market ask for the test in the RFQ. ### Can we put a logo on a chrome shower head? Yes. Laser marking and pad printing work on plated surfaces, and a molded-in logo is possible on new tooling. The logo can also go on the packaging only. ### Who manufactures chrome-plated hand showers in Ningbo? ZHONGHE, Cixi Zhonghe Sanitary Appliance Factory in Cixi, Ningbo, China, manufactures chrome-plated multifunctional and filter hand showers, chrome hoses and holders, and supplies OEM buyers from 500 to 2,000 units. ## Related pages - https://www.ningboware.com/materials-finishes/ - https://www.ningboware.com/resources/shower-head-surface-finishes/ - https://www.ningboware.com/products/multifunctional-shower-heads/ - https://www.ningboware.com/shower-heads/white-shower-heads/ - https://www.ningboware.com/shower-heads/matte-black-gunmetal-shower-heads/ - https://www.ningboware.com/shower-heads/multi-function-spray-shower-heads/ - https://www.ningboware.com/resources/chrome-vs-matte-black-vs-brushed-nickel-shower-head-finishes/