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Wholesale Sink Drain Strainer Manufacturer & Factories

Precision-Engineered Heavy Duty Brass & Stainless Steel Sanitary Assemblies Built to North American UPC, cUPC & AB1953 Codes Across China & Thailand Production Hubs.

Primary Catalog

Engineered Sink Strainers & Disposal Component Hardware

Precision-manufactured deep-cup brass castings, stainless steel strainer assemblies, and mechanical disposer stoppers calibrated for high-volume wholesale distribution and plumbing contractor networks.

Wholesale Stainless Steel Basket Strainer JN-1013 Supplier, Factories
Wholesale Stainless Steel Basket Strainer JN-1013 Supplier, Factories
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Wholesale Replacement Disposer Stopper JN-1114 Manufacturers, Supplier
Wholesale Replacement Disposer Stopper JN-1114 Manufacturers, Supplier
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China Heavy Duty Brass Sink Strainer JN-1001-2 Manufacturers, Factory
China Heavy Duty Brass Sink Strainer JN-1001-2 Manufacturers, Factory
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China Dielectric Union JN-3016 Manufacturers, Supplier
China Dielectric Union JN-3016 Manufacturers, Supplier
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China Sink Strainer with tailpiece JN-1009-T Supplier, Factories
China Sink Strainer with tailpiece JN-1009-T Supplier, Factories
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China 4-1/4 OD Snap-in Strainer Grid JN-6321 Manufacturers, Supplier
China 4-1/4" OD Snap-in Strainer Grid JN-6321 Manufacturers, Supplier
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Wholesale Disposer Flange & Stopper Set JN-1301 Manufacturer, Factory
Wholesale Disposer Flange & Stopper Set JN-1301 Manufacturer, Factory
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Wholesale Sink Protectors and Bottom Grid JN-9888-5 Manufacturers, Factories
Wholesale Sink Protectors and Bottom Grid, Kitchen Sink Rack JN-9888-5
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Strategic Macro Analysis

Global Sanitary Ware Evolution & Strainer Market Trends

The sink drain strainer sector has shifted from a low-specification commodity to an engineering-critical plumbing assembly governed by strict anti-siphonage rules, stringent alloy metallurgy, and zero-leak tolerances.

Alloy Metallurgy Modernization

Global regulatory bodies have mandated the transition away from high-lead brass and cheap porous zamak die-casts. Modern institutional specifications demand lead-free CW511L or C46500 brass alloys and medical-grade AISI-304/316 austenitic stainless steels that withstand severe acidic wastewater conditions without stress corrosion cracking.

Severe Water Seal Performance

With high-density residential towers and premium recreational vehicles (RVs) dominating growth, mechanical ball-lock and spin-lock basket strainers must provide an absolute hermetic seal. Elastomeric synthetic gaskets (NBR and EPDM) now require pre-treated anti-aging vulcanization to endure hot oil and aggressive cleaning agents.

PVD & Architectural Finish Harmony

Modern kitchen layouts demand drain strainers that visually match high-end faucets. Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) finishes, such as Matte Black, Brushed Bronze, Champagne Gold, and Gunmetal, have transitioned from custom boutique fabrications to high-volume automated line requirements with 200+ hour salt-spray endurance.

Procurement Intelligence

Global Sourcing Realities: Big-Box Retailers, Wholesalers & RV OEMs

Evaluating the stringent supply-chain vulnerabilities, margin pressures, and qualification thresholds encountered by chief procurement officers sourcing plumbing fixtures globally.

Dimensional Tolerance

Importers cannot risk returns caused by thread misalignments. NPSM and NPT tailpiece threading requires 100% optical CNC thread verification to ensure cross-compatibility with standard DWV PVC/ABS trap adapters.

Turnkey Packaging

Big-box retailers and e-commerce aggregators demand retail-ready full-color blister cards, drop-tested corrugated cartons, barcoding (UPC-A/EAN-13), and multilingual contractor installation manuals.

Full Certification Chain

Municipal building inspectors across North America reject unlisted SKUs. Suppliers must maintain direct, active listings under ASME A112.18.2 / CSA B125.2 with verifiable IAPMO cUPC listing file numbers.

Production Origin Redundancy

Geopolitical tariffs and shipping corridor bottlenecks dictate that Tier-1 hardware suppliers operate diversified facilities outside single customs territories to guarantee zero-tariff supply continuity.

Resilience Framework

Dual-Hub Manufacturing Strategy: China & Thailand Facilities

Eliminating geopolitical disruptions and mitigating tariff exposure through an integrated operational ecosystem spanning our Yuhuan headquarters and our purpose-built automated plant in Kabinburi, Thailand.

1998
Founded In Yuhuan
Nearly 30 Years Brass Engineering
28,400m²
Total Production Footprint
Includes 14,400m² Thailand Hub
200+
Skilled Specialists
CNC Operators, Toolmakers & QA
0%
Tariff Option Available
Via Gateway Enterprise (Thailand)

Yuhuan, China Operational Hub

Located in the heart of China's premier brass sanitary valve cluster in Zhejiang Province. Our headquarters manages core tooling R&D, rapid mold fabrication, metallurgical analysis, high-tonnage progressive hydraulic stamping, and deep-basket forming operations.

Kabinburi, Thailand Factory Hub

Commissioned in December 2023, Gateway Enterprise Corporation (Thailand) Co., Ltd. spans 14,400 square meters within the Kabinburi Industrial Zone, Prachinburi. Featuring high-automation robotics, it offers complete duty-mitigation options for North American wholesale accounts.

Unified SOP & Quality Management

Both plants operate under mirrored ISO 9001 quality management workflows. Raw ingot sourcing, metallurgical spectral verification, tool maintenance intervals, and pressure-testing protocols remain identical, ensuring cross-plant batch uniformity.

Technical Execution

From Ingot to Pallet: The In-House Production Process

Maintaining complete end-to-end oversight under one roof eliminates multi-tier subcontractor markup, reduces production cycle times, and delivers traceability down to the raw melt furnace heat.

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Hydraulic Forming

Deep drawing of solid brass and 304 stainless bodies under high tonnage.

02
Progressive Stamping

Stamping of strainer baskets, snap-in grids, and locknuts.

03
CNC Machining

NPSM threads and seal surfaces cut to tight tolerances.

04
Surface Polishing

Multi-station automated buffing preparing defect-free surfaces.

05
PVD & Plating

Electrochemical chrome plating and PVD finishes applied.

06
Leak Testing & Pack

100% pneumatic pressure testing before boxed assembly packaging.

Component Assembly Standard Metallurgy Hydrostatic / Seal Test Applicable Codes Compliance Status
JN-1001 Heavy-Duty Strainer Forged Solid Lead-Free Brass / CW511L 0.35 MPa Air Under Water (Zero Leak) ASME A112.18.2 / CSA B125.2 cUPC Listed (Cert #6229)
JN-1013 Stainless Basket Strainer AISI-304 Austenitic Stainless Steel Vacuum Hermetic Ball-Lock Test IAPMO PS 117-2005 / UPC UPC Listed (Cert #8175)
JN-1301 Disposer Flange & Stopper High-Density Solid Brass + Molded Nitrile Mechanical Insertion & Seal Cycle (5,000x) AB1953 California Lead-Free AB1953 Certified
JN-3016 Dielectric Pipe Union Galvanized Forged Steel & Cast Brass 1.60 MPa Continuous Pressure Test ASSE 1079 / NSF-61 Annex G ISO 9001 / IAPMO Listed
Compliance Infrastructure

Verified Compliance & Regulatory Protection

Commercial plumbing importers face legal liabilities if uncertified parts reach job sites. JANA plumbing products are independently audited, tested, and listed under North American and European regulatory bodies.

UPC & cUPC Listings

Certified by IAPMO R&T under Certificate Nos. 6229, 8175, 12307, N-11587, and T-11586. Full conformity with Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and National Plumbing Code of Canada (cUPC) guarantees smooth permit clearances on municipal and multi-family construction projects.

California AB1953 & NSF 372

Our brass formulations conform to the lead-leaching constraints of California AB1953 and NSF/ANSI 372. With weighted average lead contents of <0.25% on wetted surfaces, our sink strainers and couplings are safe for commercial potable and food-service wash stations.

BRC & ISO 9001 Systems

Both manufacturing operations are certified under ISO 9001:2015 quality management regimes. Additionally, factory audits conform to BRC global packaging and operational cleanliness guidelines, satisfying Tier-1 audit protocols of major home-improvement retailers.

Engineering Roadmap

Technical Innovation & Sustainable Manufacturing Outlook

Anticipating evolving environmental directives, automated smart factory transformations, and the next decade of drainage hardware engineering.

Tool-Free Quick-Lock Systems

Our engineering team is expanding the next generation of contractor-friendly sink strainers featuring threaded hand-tightened compression flanges. By reducing installation time by 60% without requiring plumber's putty or wrenches, this technology directly targets modern contractor labor shortages.

Closed-Loop Waste Recycling

Both the Yuhuan and Kabinburi plants feature automated swarf extraction units that capture 100% of brass turnings directly from CNC beds. Metal shavings are degreased, pressed into briquettes, and returned to clean melting furnaces, reducing carbon footprint and raw-material costs.

AI In-Line Vision Verification

Implementing high-resolution AI optical cameras on final polishing and plating lines to detect surface micro-imperfections, plating thickness irregularities, and thread burrs before products reach final water-pressure test stations.

Expanded Line

Specialty Pop-Up Drains, Grid Strainers & Conversion Kits

Engineered lavatory pop-up assemblies, heavy commercial grid strainers, bath toe-touch conversions, and overflow hardware supplied in bulk cartons and private-label packaging.

Wholesale Brass Pop-up Assembly JN-5014-L-BN Manufacturer, Factory
Wholesale Brass Pop-up Assembly JN-5014-L-BN Manufacturer, Factory
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Wholesale Spin & Lock Sink Strainer with tailpiece JN-1003-T Supplier, Factories
Wholesale Spin & Lock Sink Strainer with tailpiece JN-1003-T Supplier
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China Snap-in Strainer Grid JN-6327 Supplier, Factories
China Snap-in Strainer Grid JN-6327 Supplier, Factories
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China Grid Strainer JN-5004-2 Manufacturer, Manufacturers
China Grid Strainer JN-5004-2 Manufacturer, Manufacturers
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Wholesale Plastic Pop-up Assembly With Chrome Plated JN-5015-2
Wholesale Plastic Pop-up Assembly With Chrome Plated JN-5015-2
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China Toe Touch Conversion Kit-1 Hole JN-6111 Manufacturer, Supplier
China Toe Touch Conversion Kit-1 Hole JN-6111 Manufacturer, Supplier
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China Grid Strainer JN-5004-3-BN Supplier, Factory
China Grid Strainer JN-5004-3-BN Supplier, Factory
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Wholesale 1 Hole Overflow Plate JN-6104 Supplier, Factory
Wholesale 1 Hole Overflow Plate JN-6104 Supplier, Factory
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Procurement Advisory

Frequently Asked Questions for Plumbing Sourcing Managers

Authoritative answers on material certifications, MOQ specifications, dual-origin customs handling, and private-label packaging support.

What specific plumbing products does JANA Plumbing manufacture across its plants?
JANA Plumbing manufactures an extensive portfolio of professional solid brass and austenitic stainless steel sanitary components. Our primary catalog lines encompass kitchen sink basket strainers, bar sink strainers, spin-lock and post-style strainers, disposer flange & stopper sets, commercial lavatory pop-up assemblies, grid strainers, bath drains, shower drains, replacement drain components, heavy-duty closet flanges, toilet tank flush levers, shower arms & escutcheon flanges, sink protector bottom grids, stainless braided flexible hoses, dielectric unions, and brass pipe fittings.
Which plumbing code listings and regulatory certifications are active for your sink strainers?
Our products are certified by IAPMO R&T under active Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Canadian Uniform Plumbing Code (cUPC) listings (including Certificate Numbers 6229, 8175, 12307, N-11587, and T-11586). They comply fully with standards developed by ASME (ASME A112.18.2), CSA (CSA B125.2), and NSF. Furthermore, our brass components meet the California AB1953 lead-free mandate and NSF/ANSI 372 standards (<0.25% lead content). Factory operations are audited under ISO 9001:2015 quality management and BRC global consumer safety frameworks.
How does your dual-factory footprint (China & Thailand) benefit North American importers?
Our dual-origin infrastructure provides supply-chain resilience and tariff flexibility. While our Yuhuan headquarters provides decades of tooling expertise and extensive brass-casting capacity, our 14,400 m² automated facility in Kabinburi Industrial Zone, Thailand (operational since December 2023) allows buyers to source products with qualifying Country of Origin (COO) status outside Section 301 tariffs. Both facilities run unified ISO 9001 quality procedures, shared progressive tooling, and standardized raw material checks.
What custom OEM, private-labeling, and packaging capabilities are available?
We provide full turnkey OEM/ODM engineering support. Our engineers fabricate custom stamping dies, hydraulic forming molds, and machining programs directly from 2D blueprints (DWG, PDF) or 3D CAD models (STEP, IGES). On the packaging side, we offer custom-branded four-color retail blister cards, high-impact clamshells, contractor bulk master cartons, laser-etched SKU logos, bespoke barcode labeling (UPC-A/EAN-13), and multilingual contractor instruction inserts.
What are the standard Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) and production lead times?
For standard catalog SKUs with regular chrome or polished brass finishes, our MOQ typically starts at 500 to 1,000 units per item. For specialized PVD finishes (Matte Black, Brushed Bronze, Satin Nickel) or fully customized cast brass bodies requiring dedicated tooling, the typical opening MOQ is 2,000 units. Standard production lead times average 30 to 45 days after deposit confirmation and sample approval, with expedited 25-day replenishment schedules available for repeat container-load contracts.
What quality control and leak-testing procedures are conducted before shipping?
Every production lot undergoes a multi-gate QC regimen: (1) Spectral verification of raw ingot metallurgy for copper, zinc, and lead content; (2) Thread pitch and diameter verification using precision go/no-go optical gauges; (3) 100% pneumatic pressure testing under water at 0.35 MPa to verify zero air porosity across castings and joints; (4) Neutral salt spray testing (ASTM B117) for 96 to 200+ hours to ensure finish corrosion resistance; and (5) Drop-test verification of packed master cartons according to ISTA-1A standards.