General-Purpose Aerator Range

Water Faucet Aerators | Wfaucet

General-purpose water faucet aerators built for multi-finish faucet programs — chrome, brushed nickel, and matte black from one source.

Brass housing, M16–M24 thread options, flow rates from 0.5 to 2.2 GPM, and full compliance documentation for North America, Europe, and Australia. OEM branding and custom packaging from 200 pieces.

ISO 9001:2015 cUPC CE WaterMark OEM from 200 pcs Ships to 5 continents
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Water faucet aerators in chrome, brushed nickel, and matte black finishes — brass housing with M22 thread

Product Overview

What This Aerator Is — and Where It Fits in Your Catalog

The water faucet aerator is the general-purpose SKU in our aerator range. It covers residential and light commercial applications across both kitchen and bathroom spout configurations, and it's available in the three finishes that move in most distribution catalogs: chrome, brushed nickel, and matte black. If you're building a replacement parts program, stocking aerators to pair with a faucet line, or filling out a private-label catalog with a versatile mid-range SKU, this is the aerator you're looking at.

The finish availability is the practical differentiator here. Most aerator suppliers offer chrome as standard and treat brushed nickel and matte black as special-order items with higher MOQs and longer lead times. We run all three finishes in-house on the same housing tooling, so you can order a mixed-finish assortment at the same MOQ and lead time as a single-finish run. For distributors building a catalog that mirrors the finish options on their faucet lines, that matters — a chrome faucet with a brushed nickel aerator is the kind of mismatch that generates returns and online complaints.

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Where It Sits in the Aerator Range

The water faucet aerator covers the broad middle — standard thread sizes, standard flow rates, finish-matched to common faucet programs, no application-specific constraints.

Water faucet aerator lineup showing chrome, brushed nickel, and matte black finish options on identical brass housings

Engineering Data

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Housing material Brass (C36000-equivalent) / Zinc alloy (ZA-8) / ABS
Thread type Male: M16×1, M18×1, M22×1, M24×1
Female: F16×1, F18×1, F22×1, F24×1
Flow rate options 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 1.8 / 2.0 / 2.2 GPM
Flow pattern Aerated (air-infused) / Laminar (clear stream)
Aerator style External (standard wrench removal) / Cache (key-removal)
Finish options Chrome / Brushed nickel / Matte black
Operating pressure 0.05–0.6 MPa
Screen construction Multi-layer mesh stack (coarse outer + fine inner)
Housing diameter Matches M16–M24 thread series (confirm thread size before ordering)
Certifications
cUPC CE WaterMark SGS

Specifications shown are standard values for this product line. Contact us to confirm exact parameters for your application or OEM requirements.

Swappable Flow Restrictor Design

The flow restrictor disc is a separate insert — not molded into the housing. That means we can swap flow rates without changing the housing tooling, so you can run a single housing SKU across multiple flow rate variants.

For distributors managing inventory across US federal, California, and EU markets, this simplifies your SKU structure considerably: one housing part number, three flow rate inserts, three compliance profiles.

Thread Size: Where Most First Orders Go Wrong

M22 is the dominant thread in North American faucets; M24 is standard in most European product. If you're building a cross-market replacement parts catalog, you need both — and they are not interchangeable.

If you're pairing these aerators with faucets you also source from us, we'll confirm the thread spec from the faucet drawing so there's no guesswork.

Exploded view of water faucet aerator showing separate flow restrictor disc, multi-layer mesh stack, and brass housing components

Flow Rate Options by Market Compliance Profile

US Federal

Maximum 2.2 GPM at 60 psi for lavatory faucets. Kitchen faucets up to 2.2 GPM.

1.5 GPM 1.8 GPM 2.0 GPM 2.2 GPM

California (CALGreen)

Maximum 1.2 GPM for residential lavatory faucets. Stricter than federal baseline.

0.5 GPM 1.0 GPM

EU / European Markets

No single EU-wide mandate; typical project specs call for 5–6 L/min (1.3–1.6 GPM). Water label schemes reward lower flow.

1.0 GPM 1.5 GPM

Custom Manufacturing

OEM & Private Label Options

Most of our volume ships as OEM or private label. If you're building a branded product line or need aerators spec'd to your faucet drawings, this is the standard path — not a special request.

  • Logo & Branding

    Laser engraving or pad printing on the housing face. Minimum order quantities apply per finish; confirm at inquiry stage.

  • Custom Packaging

    Retail blister packs, poly bags with header cards, or bulk cartons. We can match your existing packaging spec or develop new artwork from your brand guidelines.

  • Custom Finishes

    Beyond the standard three finishes, PVD coatings in brushed gold, oil-rubbed bronze, and gunmetal are available at higher MOQ. Provide a finish sample or RAL reference for matching.

  • Dimensional Modifications

    Non-standard thread sizes, housing lengths, or outlet geometry can be tooled for sufficient volume. Share your drawing and we'll assess feasibility and tooling cost.

  • Certification Support

    We can supply test reports, material declarations, and documentation packages to support your own market certification filings. cUPC, CE, and WaterMark test data available on request.

Indicative MOQ Reference

Configuration MOQ Lead Time
Standard stock finish, no branding 500 pcs 15–20 days
Logo engraving on standard finish 1,000 pcs 20–25 days
Custom packaging + branding 2,000 pcs 30–35 days
PVD custom finish 3,000 pcs 35–45 days
Custom tooling / dimensional mod 5,000 pcs 45–60 days

MOQ and lead times are indicative. Final figures depend on finish, packaging complexity, and current production schedule. Confirm at inquiry.

Water faucet aerator OEM private label examples showing branded packaging, custom finish options, and logo engraving on brass housing

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Send us your faucet drawing, target flow rate, finish reference, and annual volume estimate. We'll come back with a feasibility note and indicative pricing within two business days.

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Standards & Testing

Quality & Certifications

cUPC

Certified to ASME A112.18.1 / CSA B125.1. Required for most North American commercial and residential plumbing projects. Test reports available on request.

CE Marking

Compliant with EU Construction Products Regulation requirements for sanitary tapware. Supports market entry across EU member states without additional national approvals in most cases.

WaterMark

Certified to AS/NZS 3718 for the Australian and New Zealand markets. WaterMark is a mandatory certification for plumbing products installed in AU/NZ — not optional.

SGS Testing

Third-party material and performance testing through SGS. Covers flow rate accuracy, pressure drop, material composition, and finish durability. Reports available for due diligence review.

ISO 9001 Factory

Manufactured in an ISO 9001-certified facility. Process controls cover incoming material inspection, in-process dimensional checks, and final flow rate verification before shipment.

Documentation Package

Full documentation available: test reports, material safety data, RoHS declaration, country of origin certificate, and packing list templates. Useful for import compliance and project submittals.

100%
Flow Rate Verified
Every unit tested at rated pressure before leaving the production line
±3%
Flow Rate Tolerance
Tighter than the ±8% tolerance permitted under ASME A112.18.1
500h
Salt Spray Tested
Finish durability validated to 500-hour neutral salt spray per ISO 9227
Margin Risk

Finish Matching: The Margin Risk Most Buyers Underestimate

A mismatched aerator finish is one of the most common sources of negative reviews and return requests in faucet distribution. The aerator is the most visible component on the spout end — it's what the end user sees and touches every day. When the aerator finish doesn't match the faucet body, it reads as a quality defect even if the product functions perfectly.

Three aerator finishes side by side — chrome, brushed nickel, and matte black on brass housing

Chrome, brushed nickel, and matte black — all run on the same brass housing through in-house electroplating and PVD lines.

Chrome

Copper base coat → nickel mid-coat → chrome top coat. The nickel mid-coat is what delivers corrosion resistance — skipping it is a common cost-cutting move in the industry. Our chrome passes 24-hour salt spray as a minimum.

Brushed Nickel

Same plating stack as chrome, with a mechanical brushing step on the nickel layer before the final clear coat. The brushing direction and depth are controlled per batch to maintain consistent sheen across production runs.

Matte Black

PVD process — 0.3–0.5μm coating thickness, cross-cut adhesion tested per batch. PVD delivers harder, more scratch-resistant coverage than painted or powder-coated alternatives at this thickness range.

Stocking All Three Finishes

If you're stocking aerators as replacement parts for a faucet line that runs all three finishes, you can order all three aerator finishes from us at the same MOQ and lead time. You're not managing three separate suppliers or three separate minimum order commitments to keep your replacement parts assortment complete.

Same MOQ Same Lead Time One Supplier

OEM Finish Match Testing

For OEM programs where you need the aerator finish to match a specific faucet body you're sourcing elsewhere, send us a sample or a finish specification — we'll run a match test before committing to production.

Real-world note: We've had buyers come to us with a "brushed nickel" spec that turned out to be three different shades across three different suppliers. Getting the match right before production saves everyone a container of mismatched product.

Volume Channels

Market Segments Where This SKU Generates Repeatable Volume

Four distribution channels where water faucet aerators produce consistent, predictable reorder cycles — and what drives demand in each.

Plumbing distribution replacement parts catalog showing aerator SKUs in multiple finishes

Channel 01

Plumbing Distribution Replacement Parts Programs

Aerators are the highest-turnover replacement part in most plumbing distribution catalogs. They wear out, get clogged, get lost during cleaning, and get replaced when homeowners update their faucet finish. A distributor stocking aerators in M22 and M24 across three finishes has a SKU that sells continuously without requiring a new faucet sale to trigger demand.

Reorder Cycle

Predictable

Unit Economics

Favorable

Technical Selling

Not Required

Channel 02

Private-Label Faucet Programs

If you're building a private-label faucet line, the aerator is the component your end customers will replace first. Stocking your branded aerator as a replacement part extends your brand's presence in the channel and captures the replacement sale instead of sending your customer to a generic aerator from a hardware store.

We can supply the aerator with your logo pad-printed or engraved on the housing, in your branded retail packaging, from 200 pieces per SKU.

Private-label aerator with branded packaging and logo engraving on housing
Cache-style aerator installed on hotel bathroom faucet for institutional maintenance program

Channel 03

Hospitality and Institutional Procurement

Hotels, student housing operators, and facilities management companies run large-scale faucet programs where aerator replacement is a scheduled maintenance item, not a reactive repair. Cache-style aerators (key-removal) are the specification for these buyers — they prevent guests or students from removing the aerator, which reduces both theft and the liability of an unprotected spout.

Cache (Key-Removal) Configuration
Scheduled Maintenance Spec

If your distribution footprint includes hospitality or institutional buyers, the cache configuration is worth stocking alongside the standard external thread version.

Channel 04

E-Commerce and Amazon FBA

Water faucet aerators are a proven e-commerce SKU — low weight, low CBM, high search volume, and a clear replacement trigger that drives repeat purchases. For buyers building an Amazon or Wayfair catalog, we can supply aerators in retail-ready blister packaging with your UPC barcode pre-applied, FBA-compliant labeling, and individual poly-bag protection to prevent transit damage.

Weight

Low

CBM

Low

Search Vol

High

Repeat Buy

Strong

The per-unit landed cost on aerators is low enough that the margin structure works at retail price points that move volume on marketplace platforms.

Retail-ready aerator blister packaging with UPC barcode for Amazon FBA and e-commerce fulfillment

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Certifications

Compliance Coverage by Destination Market

The category page covers the full compliance picture for our aerator range — see the detailed market-by-market breakdown here. For this specific product line, here's what's confirmed across your key destination markets.

North America

Brass housing uses C36000-equivalent alloy with lead content below 0.25% — compliant with California AB 1953 and the federal Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act.

cUPC certification covers Canadian plumbing code compliance.

Standard flow rates: 1.5 GPM (US WaterSense threshold) and 1.2 GPM (California CEC requirement).

cUPC AB 1953 WaterSense

Europe

CE marking covers this product line for EU market entry.

Thread dimensions manufactured to EN 246 tolerances — M22×1 and M24×1 are the standard European sizes.

The 1.5 GPM (≈6 L/min) flow rate option meets EU EcoDesign requirements for lavatory faucets.

CE EN 246 EcoDesign

Australia

WaterMark certification is held for this product line.

WELS star rating documentation available for packaging compliance — Australian retail requires the WELS label on product packaging.

WELS label can be applied pre-shipment on request.

WaterMark WELS

Middle East / SE Asia

SGS test reports available for all configurations.

Most Gulf and ASEAN markets accept SGS documentation for import clearance.

SGS Reports Gulf / ASEAN

Single SKU, Multiple Market Certifications

If you need a single SKU certified for multiple markets — cUPC + CE + WaterMark on one part number — we can supply that. It simplifies your inventory management when you're distributing across regions from a single warehouse.

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OEM Options

OEM Configuration Options and What They Cost You in Lead Time

Standard OEM customization on this product covers five dimensions. Here's the full picture — including where lead time adds up and where it doesn't.

Dimension 1

Housing Material

Brass (Default)

Premium and commercial channels. Holds thread tolerances across temperature cycling and takes electroplating without adhesion issues.

Zinc Alloy ZA-8

Mid-market price points where the retail price target doesn't support brass. Note: zinc alloy aerators should not be specified for coastal markets or high-humidity environments.

ABS

Applications where the aerator is essentially a consumable — filter aerator programs with replaceable inserts, for example.

Dimension 2

Finish

Chrome Standard
Brushed Nickel Standard
Matte Black Standard
PVD Gold 500 pcs min
Oil-Rubbed Bronze 500 pcs min

PVD line changeover cost doesn't make sense for smaller runs — 500-piece minimum applies to PVD gold and oil-rubbed bronze.

Dimension 3

Flow Rate

0.5 to 2.2 GPM — any rate in range

The flow restrictor disc is a separate insert, so changing flow rate doesn't require new housing tooling.

0-day tooling lead time for flow rate changes — no new housing tooling required.

Dimension 4

Branding

Laser Engraving (Recommended)

Faster and more durable. Recommended for any product going into a commercial or institutional channel where the aerator will be handled frequently.

Pad Printing

Adds approximately 3 days to production lead time.

Both options: logo engraving on the housing (laser or mechanical) or pad printing.

Dimension 5

Packaging

Retail Blister Pack

With your UPC barcode. Adds 5–7 days for packaging material procurement if we don't have your artwork on file.

Bulk Poly Bag

Ships on standard lead time. No additional delay.

Branded Box

With your UPC barcode. Lead time depends on artwork file status — same 5–7 day window if artwork is new.

MOQ

200 pcs

Per SKU for standard OEM configurations — existing tooling, new finish or packaging.

Standard Lead Time

15–20 days

From order confirmation, for OEM aerators with existing tooling.

New Tooling

+20–25 days

For new thread sizes or housing profiles requiring die fabrication. Tooling cost: typically $800–$1,500 depending on complexity.

Coordinate Aerator and Faucet Delivery in One Container

If you're coordinating aerator delivery with a faucet order, we can schedule both on the same production window so they arrive in the same container. That's a landed cost saving that adds up on a 12-month replenishment program.

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Engineering Detail

How the Multi-Layer Mesh Prevents the Clogging Failure Mode

Aerator clogging is the most common field complaint in replacement parts programs — and it's almost always a screen design problem, not a water quality problem.

A single fine mesh screen catches particles efficiently — until it's partially blocked, at which point flow rate drops and the end user notices. In hard-water markets, mineral scale builds up on the fine mesh faster than sediment, and the clog develops within months rather than years.

Our aerators use a multi-layer mesh stack: a coarser outer screen catches larger particles and scale fragments before they reach the fine inner mesh. The outer screen is easier to clean and slower to clog because the mesh opening is larger. The inner mesh handles the fine filtration.

The housing is designed for tool-free disassembly — the end user can unscrew the housing, rinse both screens under running water, and reassemble without tools or replacement parts.

After-Sales Cost Impact

A cleanable aerator generates a service call, not a warranty replacement. That's the detail that matters for your after-sales cost structure.

Cross-section diagram of multi-layer mesh aerator showing coarse outer screen and fine inner mesh

Coarse Outer Screen

Intercepts large particles and scale fragments first

Fine Inner Mesh

Handles fine filtration, protected from premature clogging

Tool-Free Housing

Unscrew, rinse, reassemble — no tools or replacement parts

Hard-Water Market Recommendation

For markets with consistently hard water or unreliable municipal supply — parts of the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and hard-water regions in the US Southwest — we recommend pairing this aerator with our filter faucet aerator, which adds a replaceable sediment pre-filter upstream of the mesh stack.

The filter aerator is a higher-margin SKU and a natural upsell in those markets.

Competitor Failure Pattern

Some suppliers use a single fine mesh with no pre-filter. In hard-water areas, these aerators clog within 3 months and generate a steady stream of warranty calls that erode the distributor's margin on the whole faucet line.

Single mesh: ~3 month clog cycle
Multi-layer: cleanable, serviceable
Logistics & Landed Cost

Packaging, Container Loading, and Landed Cost per Unit

Aerators are high-volume, low-CBM products — container loading efficiency has a direct impact on your landed cost per unit, and it's worth understanding the numbers before you finalize your order quantity.

Standard Retail Packaging

Unit Pack

Polybag with header card

Inner Box

50 units per inner box

Master Carton

500 units per master carton

Carton Dimensions

40 × 30 × 25 cm, ~8 kg gross

40HQ Container Capacity

~2,800 master cartons — 1,400,000 aerator units

Even at a fraction of that volume, the per-unit freight cost on aerators is low enough that the economics favor ordering in full-container quantities when your inventory turns support it.

Mixed-SKU Orders

For mixed-SKU orders across multiple thread sizes, flow rates, or finishes, we pack by SKU in separate master cartons and provide a detailed packing list with carton count and CBM per SKU. Your warehouse receives a clean, sortable shipment — not a mixed-carton puzzle.

Aerator master carton packaging showing inner box configuration and labeling

Standard master carton configuration: 500 units, 40×30×25 cm, ~8 kg gross weight.

Key Logistics Numbers

Units / inner box 50
Units / master carton 500
Carton gross weight ~8 kg
Cartons / 40HQ ~2,800
Units / 40HQ 1,400,000

FBA & E-Commerce Fulfillment Prep

For e-commerce buyers using FBA or third-party fulfillment, we can apply FNSKU labels and FBA-compliant packaging pre-shipment. That saves your warehouse a labeling step and reduces the risk of a receiving rejection at the fulfillment center.

We've been doing FBA prep for aerator shipments long enough to know the label placement requirements and the packaging durability standards Amazon enforces — a retail blister pack that passes our drop test ships without damage claims.

FBA Prep Capabilities

FNSKU label application pre-shipment

FBA-compliant packaging standards met at origin

Drop-test verified retail blister pack — no damage claims in transit

Detailed packing list with carton count and CBM per SKU

SKU-segregated master cartons for clean warehouse receiving

Product Family

Sibling Products: Matching the Right Aerator to Your Application

The water faucet aerator covers the general-purpose use case. If your application has specific requirements, one of these sibling products may be a better fit.

Full Catalog SKU

Faucet Aerator

Best for: Broadest thread and flow rate coverage

Full range catalog SKU, all configurations. The widest selection of thread sizes and GPM ratings in the Wfaucet aerator line.

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Kitchen Application

Kitchen Faucet Aerator

Best for: Swivel-style kitchen spouts, spray/stream switching

Dual-function switching, 50,000-cycle tested. Engineered for the mechanical demands of active kitchen use.

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Bathroom Application

Bathroom Faucet Aerator

Best for: Lavatory applications, compact cache configurations

Laminar flow option, cache-first design. Optimized for the compact thread profiles and aesthetic requirements of lavatory faucets.

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Conservation Mandate

Low Flow Faucet Aerator

Best for: WaterSense programs, California/EU compliance

0.5 and 1.0 GPM, conservation-mandate ready. The correct SKU when destination market regulations require sub-1.5 GPM flow rates.

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Water Quality

Filter Faucet Aerator

Best for: Hard-water markets, inconsistent municipal supply

Replaceable sediment pre-filter, higher margin SKU. Addresses the clogging failure mode at the source and opens a consumables revenue stream.

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Cross-Brand Replacement

Sink Faucet Aerator

Best for: Cross-brand replacement parts assortment

Universal thread compatibility focus. Designed to cover the widest range of existing faucet brands in aftermarket and replacement parts channels.

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Buyer FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Sourcing and specification questions we hear most often from procurement teams, product managers, and OEM buyers. Answers are written for decision-making, not marketing.

What is the difference between a water faucet aerator and a standard faucet aerator?

The terms are used interchangeably in most sourcing contexts. "Water faucet aerator" is a broader search term that covers general-purpose aerators for residential and light commercial faucets — kitchen, bathroom, and utility sink applications.

Our water faucet aerator line is the general-purpose SKU in our range: standard thread sizes (M16–M24), standard flow rates (0.5–2.2 GPM), three finish options. If you have a specific application — kitchen swivel spouts, lavatory cache configurations, or sub-1.0 GPM conservation mandates — one of our application-specific aerator lines may be a better fit.

Application-specific lines to consider:

Kitchen Faucet Aerators Bathroom Faucet Aerators Sink Faucet Aerators Low Flow Faucet Aerators Faucet Aerators (Full Range)

How do I specify the correct thread size when ordering water faucet aerators?

Measure the outside diameter of the male thread on the faucet spout (or the inside diameter of the female thread) with a caliper. If you're sourcing aerators to pair with faucets you're also buying from us, we confirm the thread spec from the faucet drawing — no measurement required on your end.

M22

22mm OD · 1mm pitch

Most common thread in North American faucets. Default spec for most orders.

M24

24mm OD · 1mm pitch

Standard in most European product. Specify when selling into EU markets.

M18

18mm OD

Appears on some older North American and Asian faucets. Confirm before ordering.

M16

16mm OD

Common on compact bathroom faucets. Verify spout OD before specifying.

What flow rate should I specify for a WaterSense-compliant faucet program?

WaterSense certification for lavatory faucets requires a maximum flow rate of 1.5 GPM at 60 PSI. For California (CEC), the limit is 1.2 GPM. For EU EcoDesign, the limit is approximately 1.6 GPM (6 L/min).

WaterSense (EPA)

1.5 GPM

Maximum at 60 PSI · Lavatory faucets

California (CEC)

1.2 GPM

Stricter state mandate · Covers CA market

EU EcoDesign

1.6 GPM

~6 L/min · European market requirement

Single-SKU Strategy for CA + EU

If you're selling into California and the EU from the same SKU, a 1.2 GPM aerator covers both markets. The California limit is the binding constraint.

Certification Requires Third-Party Testing

WaterSense certification requires third-party testing by an EPA-recognized laboratory — the aerator spec alone doesn't get you the label. We supply the 1.5 GPM and 1.2 GPM aerators and can connect you with a testing lab for the certification process if you're building a WaterSense program.

Brass vs. zinc alloy housing: which should I specify for my market?

Brass for any product going into a premium channel, a coastal market, or a high-humidity environment. Brass holds thread tolerances across temperature cycling and takes electroplating without adhesion issues — a chrome-plated brass aerator passes 24-hour salt spray without blistering. Zinc alloy (ZA-8) is appropriate for mid-market price points in dry, inland markets where corrosion isn't a concern.

The cost difference is typically $0.10–$0.20 per unit at the factory level. If your distribution footprint includes Florida, the Gulf Coast, Southeast Asian coastal cities, or any market with high ambient humidity, specify brass — the warranty claim cost from zinc alloy corrosion failure will exceed the material cost savings within 18 months.

Brass Housing

  • Premium & coastal markets
  • High-humidity environments
  • Stable thread tolerances under thermal cycling
  • Passes 24-hr salt spray without blistering
  • Florida, Gulf Coast, SE Asian coastal cities

Zinc Alloy (ZA-8)

  • Mid-market price points
  • Dry, inland markets only
  • $0.10–$0.20 lower unit cost at factory
  • Corrosion failure risk in humid climates
  • Warranty cost exceeds savings within 18 months in coastal markets

What is your MOQ and lead time for OEM water faucet aerators with custom branding?

MOQ is 200 pieces per SKU for OEM aerators using existing tooling — this covers new finishes, new packaging, or logo branding on a standard housing. Lead time is 15–20 days from order confirmation.

New housing profiles or non-standard thread sizes requiring new tooling add 20–25 days for die fabrication, plus a tooling cost quoted separately (typically $800–$1,500 depending on complexity). For mixed-SKU OEM orders across multiple finishes or flow rates, we can run all variants in the same production window if the total quantity supports it — contact us with your SKU list and we'll confirm the scheduling.

MOQ (Existing Tooling)

200 pcs

per SKU

Standard Lead Time

15–20 days

from order confirmation

New Tooling (Custom Profile / Non-Standard Thread)

Additional lead time

+20–25 days

Tooling cost

$800–$1,500

Mixed-SKU orders: Multiple finishes or flow rates can run in the same production window when total quantity supports it. Submit your SKU list for scheduling confirmation.

Can I order water faucet aerators in multiple finishes at the same MOQ?

Yes. Chrome, brushed nickel, and matte black are all run on the same housing tooling through our in-house finishing lines. The 200-piece MOQ applies per SKU (per finish), so a three-finish assortment order is 600 pieces minimum total.

We pack each finish in separate master cartons with clear SKU labeling so your warehouse can receive and sort efficiently. If you need all three finishes in a single retail display or catalog assortment, we can coordinate the production schedule so all three ship in the same container.

Three-Finish Assortment — MOQ Summary

Chrome
200 pcs min
Brushed Nickel
200 pcs min
Matte Black
200 pcs min
3-Finish Total 600 pcs minimum

Warehouse & Logistics

Each finish ships in separate master cartons with clear SKU labeling. Multi-finish assortments can be coordinated to ship in the same container.

Direct Manufacturer

Source Water Faucet Aerators Direct from the Manufacturer

We've been manufacturing aerators as part of a faucet operation since 2008 — not as a standalone component business, but as an integrated part of a factory that understands how the aerator performs as part of the complete faucet assembly.

Why Same-Factory Sourcing Matters

The thread specs we hold on our aerators are the same specs we machine into our faucet spouts. The finish processes we run on aerators are the same processes we run on faucet bodies.

That consistency is what makes sourcing aerators and faucets from the same factory worth doing. When thread tolerances and finish batches share a single production line, the dimensional and visual match between aerator and faucet body is not a coincidence — it's a controlled output.

Learn more about our manufacturing infrastructure on the About Wfaucet page.

Common Sourcing Scenarios

Replacement Parts Program

Building a stocked replacement aerator line that matches your existing faucet catalog by finish and thread spec.

Private-Label Aerator Line

OEM-branded aerators with your logo, packaging, and finish spec — sourced from the same factory as your faucets.

Aerators Paired with a Faucet Catalog

Sourcing aerators alongside a faucet order to guarantee finish and thread consistency across the full SKU set.

Wfaucet aerator manufacturing facility — integrated faucet and aerator production line

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Send us your target SKUs, finish requirements, and volume expectations. We'll come back with a detailed quote, sample availability, and a recommendation on which configuration fits your compliance requirements.

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