{"id":1733,"date":"2026-05-26T20:36:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T02:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/?p=1733"},"modified":"2026-07-01T23:31:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T05:31:50","slug":"the-complete-hookah-parts-names-glossary-for-b2b-buyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/de\/the-complete-hookah-parts-names-glossary-for-b2b-buyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Das vollst\u00e4ndige Glossar der Bezeichnungen f\u00fcr Shisha-Teile f\u00fcr B2B-Eink\u00e4ufer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"article-toc\" style=\"background:#f8f9fa;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;margin:20px 0;\">\n  <strong style=\"font-size:18px;\">\ud83d\udcd6 Inhaltsverzeichnis<\/strong>\n  <ul style=\"list-style:none;padding-left:0;margin-top:10px;\">\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"><a href=\"#1-the-stem-and-downstem-and\">1. The Stem and Downstem \u2014 \u70df\u6746\u00a0 and \u4e0b\u6c34\u7ba1<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"><a href=\"#2-the-base\">2. The Base \u2014 \u73bb\u7483\u5e95\u5ea7 \/ \u70df\u74f6<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"><a href=\"#3-the-bowl\">3. The Bowl \u2014 \u70df\u7897\/ \u70df\u6597\u5934<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"><a href=\"#4-heat-management-device-hmd\">4. Heat Management Device (HMD)  \u70ad\u9694 \/ \u70ad\u76d8<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"><a href=\"#5-the-hose\">5. The Hose \u8f6f\u7ba1\/ \u70df\u7ba1<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"><a href=\"#6-the-mouthpiece\">6. The Mouthpiece \u2014 \u70df\u5634<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"><a href=\"#7-the-tray\">7. The Tray \u2014 \u70df\u76d8 \/ \u6258\u76d8<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"><a href=\"#8-grommets-gaskets-and-seals\">8. Grommets, Gaskets, and Seals \u2014 \u5bc6\u5c01\u5708\u00a0 \/ \u80f6\u5708<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"><a href=\"#9-the-diffuser\">9. The Diffuser \u2014 \u6269\u6563\u5668 \/ \u6c14\u6ce1\u77f3<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"><a href=\"#10-the-purge-valve\">10. The Purge Valve \u2014 \u6392\u6c14\u9600<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"><a href=\"#11-essential-accessories\">11. Essential Accessories \u2014 \u914d\u4ef6<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"><a href=\"#b2b-purchasing-vocabulary-how-to-talk-to-chinese-s\">B2B Purchasing Vocabulary \u2014 How to Talk to Chinese Suppliers<\/a><\/li>\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"><a href=\"#key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u6c34\u70df\u58f6\u914d\u4ef6\u540d\u79f0\u4e2d\u82f1\u6587\u5bf9\u7167 \u2014 Learn Each Component Name Before Contacting Your Next Chinese Supplier<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1796 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkup<a href=\"https:>hookah sets<\/a>.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hookah-exploded-parts-diagram-b2b-labeled-01.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Exploded view diagram of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/de\/the-complete-hookah-parts-diagram-for-b2b-buyers\/\">Shisha-Teile<\/a> with English labels for B2B procurement&#8221; width=&#8221;1276&#8243; height=&#8221;1276&#8243; srcset=&#8221;https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hookah-exploded-parts-diagram-b2b-labeled-01.jpg 1276w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hookah-exploded-parts-diagram-b2b-labeled-01-300&#215;300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hookah-exploded-parts-diagram-b2b-labeled-01-1024&#215;1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hookah-exploded-parts-diagram-b2b-labeled-01-150&#215;150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hookah-exploded-parts-diagram-b2b-labeled-01-768&#215;768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hookah-exploded-parts-diagram-b2b-labeled-01-600&#215;600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hookah-exploded-parts-diagram-b2b-labeled-01-100&#215;100.jpg 100w&#8221; sizes=&#8221;(max-width: 1276px) 100vw, 1276px&#8221; \/><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re on WeChat with a factory in Guangdong. You send a picture of an assembly with a broken part and say \u201cI need this thing \u2014 the metal tube that goes into the water.\u201d The supplier responds with a question mark emoji. You lose another five minutes. You send blurry pictures again, and this time, the wrong part you requested is shipped.<\/p>\n<p>This is a daily routine between B2B buyers and Chinese hookah manufacturers. The solution isn&#8217;t simply taking better pictures. It&#8217;s having a better vocabulary. It&#8217;s knowing the right names of the individual hookah parts in both English and Chinese.<\/p>\n<p>A hookah isn&#8217;t a single, monolith product. It&#8217;s a collection of eight to fifteen different components, all of which have their individual names, specifications of their materials, and quality tolerances, all of which are in Chinese. If you can say &#8220;I need a 24-millimeter phunnel bowl with a silicone grommet\u201d in both English and Chinese, you aren&#8217;t that customer who gets the default option. You&#8217;re that buyer who gets the exact order.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/de\/hookah-terminology-glossary\/\">hookah terminology<\/a> covers every major hookah part name in English and Chinese, what each component does, the material options you will encounter in hookah manufacturing, and the specific vocabulary needed to engage your suppliers clearly. Think of this article as your hookah parts name reference during your next sourcing call, just keep it open on your second monitor.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1-the-stem-and-downstem-and\"><strong><b>1. The Stem and Downstem \u2014 \u70df\u6746\u00a0 and \u4e0b\u6c34\u7ba1\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The stem is the core component of the hookah. In Chinese, the whole metal assembly is termed \u70df\u6746 (y\u0101n g\u01cen). The pipe that forays into the water is referred to as \u4e0b\u6c34\u7ba1 (xi\u00e0 shu\u01d0 gu\u01cen) or downstem.<\/p>\n<p>While procuring stems, three things need to be defined.<\/p>\n<p>Material. 304 stainless steel (304\u4e0d\u9508\u94a2), brass (\u9ec4\u94dc) or aluminum (\u94dd\u5408\u91d1). 304 stainless steel wins the premium competition of being corrosion resistant and sustaining structure for longer periods. Brass has always been the vintage brood, but it has a problem of smoking blue. Aluminum is the lightweight metal of hookah.<\/p>\n<p>Threading. Chinese factories use metric fine thread and proprietary thread. Metric threads (M20\u00d71.0, M22\u00d71.0, M24\u00d71.5) let you mix and match components. Custom threads stifle freedom of interoperability; metric threads are your best bet.<\/p>\n<p>Connection type: The base and the stem are joined by ground glass joint (\u78e8\u53e3\u63a5\u53e3), magnetic coupling (\u78c1\u5438\u63a5\u53e3) or O-ring compression (O\u578b\u5708\u63a5\u53e3). O-ring connection is the preferred choice due to its modern durability.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2-the-base\"><strong><b>2. The Base \u2014 \u73bb\u7483\u5e95\u5ea7 \/ \u70df\u74f6\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It holds the water; in Chinese, it is called \u73bb\u7483\u5e95\u5ea7 or \u70df\u74f6. Most wholesale bases are borosilicate glass (\u9ad8\u787c\u7845\u73bb\u7483) as it is thermally shock resistant compared to soda-lime glass. When a hot downstem meets cool water, it can crack a cheap glass within seconds. Borosilicate glass does not cloud with repeated washing.<\/p>\n<p>The neck inner diameter (\u74f6\u9888\u5185\u5f84) is a primary measurement. It identifies compatible stems and grommets. Neck sizes range from 30 to 50 millimeters, with modern hookahs averaging 38 millimeters. Align the neck diameter with the downstem\u2019s outer diameter within 0.5 millimeters, or the gasket will not seal. Failure to create a proper seal leads to a draw that is impossible.<\/p>\n<p>Before making a container order, check the bases. Place each base on a level surface to identify rocking. The most common defect on a base and a frequent reason for a return is an uneven base.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3-the-bowl\"><strong><b>3. The Bowl \u2014 \u70df\u7897\/ \u70df\u6597\u5934\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1797 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/phunnel-vs-egyptian-bowl-bottom-compare-02.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Phunnel bowl single raised hole versus Egyptian bowl multiple small holes bottom comparison\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/phunnel-vs-egyptian-bowl-bottom-compare-02.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/phunnel-vs-egyptian-bowl-bottom-compare-02-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/phunnel-vs-egyptian-bowl-bottom-compare-02-150x150.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/phunnel-vs-egyptian-bowl-bottom-compare-02-768x768.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/phunnel-vs-egyptian-bowl-bottom-compare-02-600x600.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/phunnel-vs-egyptian-bowl-bottom-compare-02-100x100.jpg.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The bowl is where the tobacco is placed. This is the component that generates the most conversation when referring to hookah, but there\u2019s a unexpectedly common lack of understanding of it when it comes to B2B sourcing.<\/p>\n<p>When sourcing bowls, there are three types that you must know. The phunnel bowl (\u6f0f\u6597\u5f0f\u70df\u7897), is a central spike design, and a modern premium bowl design, this design is sought after because traditional bowls usually lead to tobacco juice pooling in the stem. The traditional bowl (\u4f20\u7edf\u70df\u7897) leads to wetter tobacco; thus, is less desirable and cheaper. The most modern, flexible, heat resistant bowl is the silicone bowl (\u7845\u80f6\u70df\u7897), and this bowl is typically used for portable or rental setups.<\/p>\n<p>The bowl grommet (\u70df\u7897\u5bc6\u5c01\u5708) is a silicone seal between the bowl and stem. It too, should be replaced with variance in the bowl size. It is suggested that a 24mm port gets a grommet with a 22mm or 23mm inner diameter to help with compression.<\/p>\n<p>B2B buyers use bowls to separate one product line from the other. Standard ceramic phunnel bowls go for 30 cents to 80 cents wholesale, while branded Oblako-style glazed bowls retail for $1.50 to $3. The retail price difference shows a dramatic difference in perceived quality.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4-heat-management-device-hmd\"><strong><b>4. Heat Management Device (HMD) &#8211; \u70ad\u9694 \/ \u70ad\u76d8\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>An HMD takes the place of aluminum foil as a barrier between the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/de\/produkt-kategorie\/charcoal-burner\/\">hookah charcoal<\/a> and the tobacco. The Chinese term \u70ad\u9694 translates to charcoal separator. Kaloud Lotus is the most established brand, but most factories refer to HMDs using the term \u70ad\u9694.<\/p>\n<p>The two material options are aluminum alloy (\u94dd\u5408\u91d1) and stainless steel (\u4e0d\u9508\u94a2). Aluminum is cheaper and lighter. Stainless steel lasts longer and is a better heat conductor, but costs twice as much at wholesale.<\/p>\n<p>The key specification is the base diameter. Most HMDs are designed to fit bowl rims that are between 64 to 74 millimeters. If your bowl rims do not fall between this range, the HMD will wobble and will not seat properly. Order your bowls and HMDs from the same supplier to guarantee a fit as mismatched components are the top complaint from customers.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5-the-hose\"><strong><b>5. The Hose \u8f6f\u7ba1\/ \u70df\u7ba1<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1793 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/hookah-stem-connector-joint-types-02.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Nahaufnahme der Verbindungsstellen am Wasserpfeifenstiel, die Schliff-, Magnet- oder O-Ring-Verbindungen zeigen\" width=\"1200\" height=\"896\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/hookah-stem-connector-joint-types-02.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/hookah-stem-connector-joint-types-02-300x224.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/hookah-stem-connector-joint-types-02-1024x765.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/hookah-stem-connector-joint-types-02-768x573.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/hookah-stem-connector-joint-types-02-600x448.jpg.webp 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/896;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The hose conveys smoke from the stem to the mouth of the user. \u8f6f\u7ba1 (ru\u01cen gu\u01cen) and \u70df\u7ba1 (y\u0101n gu\u01cen) can be used to indicate soft tube or smoke tube respectively, in Chinese. The industry standard now is food-grade silicone (\u98df\u54c1\u7ea7\u7845\u80f6), as opposed to the leather and wire hoses that rusted and grew mold.<\/p>\n<p>Specify three parameters. Inner diameter (\u5185\u5f84): 10 to 12 millimeters for standard draw, 14 to 16 for wide-open. Wall thickness (\u58c1\u539a): 2.0 to 3.0 millimeters. Shore A hardness (\u786c\u5ea6): 50 to 60 \u2014 soft enough to coil without kinking, firm enough to resist crushing.<\/p>\n<p>The hose handle (\u8f6f\u7ba1\u624b\u67c4) and hose port adapter (\u8f6f\u7ba1\u63a5\u53e3) are separate parts. Standard hose connectors are 10 to 12 millimeters in outer diameter.<\/p>\n<p>For bulk sourcing, standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/de\/produkt\/masgefertigte-soft-touch-silikonschlauche\/\"><u>food-grade silicone hoses<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in 11-millimeter inner diameter with 2.5-millimeter wall offer the best mix of draw resistance and durability for commercial use.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"6-the-mouthpiece\"><strong><b>6. The Mouthpiece \u2014 \u70df\u5634<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1789 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/hookah-mouthtip-types-wood-acrylic-metal-plastic-04.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Four hose mouthtip materials compared: wood, acrylic, metal, and disposable plastic\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/hookah-mouthtip-types-wood-acrylic-metal-plastic-04.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/hookah-mouthtip-types-wood-acrylic-metal-plastic-04-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/hookah-mouthtip-types-wood-acrylic-metal-plastic-04-150x150.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/hookah-mouthtip-types-wood-acrylic-metal-plastic-04-768x768.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/hookah-mouthtip-types-wood-acrylic-metal-plastic-04-600x600.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.linkuphookah.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/05\/hookah-mouthtip-types-wood-acrylic-metal-plastic-04-100x100.jpg.webp 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/800;\" data-original-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The mouthpiece is the component that comes into contact with lips. In Chinese, \u70df\u5634 refers to anything from a cheap, throwaway plastic tip, to a custom, precision machined, stainless steel cleaning tool.<\/p>\n<p>Disposable mouthpieces (\u4e00\u6b21\u6027\u70df\u5634) are offered in bulk to lounges in either plastic or silicone. They are extremely inexpensive. The more expensive mouthpieces (\u9ad8\u7aef\u70df\u5634) are made from a solid chunk of stainless steel, solid resin, or solid acrylic. The inner bore should be the same as the inner diameter of the hose to eliminate whistling.<\/p>\n<p>Mouthpieces are a high-margin add-on for any B2B line. A mouthpiece made of stainless steel costs $0.50 to $2.00 at wholesale price, and can be sold for $8 to $20. They are also one of the simplest components to add unique branding, as most suppliers offering a 500 piece order will provide free logo engraving.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"7-the-tray\"><strong><b>7. The Tray \u2014 \u70df\u76d8 \/ \u6258\u76d8\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This tray is designed to collect discarded ash and leftover charcoal. In the Chinese community, especially in factories, the term \u70df\u76d8 is more frequently used. There are three types of attachments: clip-on (\u5361\u6263\u5f0f), screw-on (\u87ba\u65cb\u5f0f), and magnetic (\u78c1\u5438\u5f0f). The magnetic tray is the premium choice, which offers the best combination of safety and ease of use.<\/p>\n<p>The tray size is important. A tray with 20-centimeter diameter is good for a single coal, while a tray of 30-centimeter diameter is ideal for commercial lounges, where multiple coals are being used.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"8-grommets-gaskets-and-seals\"><strong><b>8. Grommets, Gaskets, and Seals \u2014 \u5bc6\u5c01\u5708\u00a0 \/ \u80f6\u5708\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>These small silicone rings are the most frequently ignored components in the hookah supply industry, and the most common source of failures in the field. In Chinese, both \u5bc6\u5c01\u5708 and \u80f6\u5708 are generic terms.<\/p>\n<p>There are three seal locations. The base grommet (\u5e95\u5ea7\u5bc6\u5c01\u5708) is where the stem and the base meet. The bowl grommet (\u70df\u7897\u5bc6\u5c01\u5708) is where the bowl and the stem meet. The hose port grommet (\u8f6f\u7ba1\u63a5\u53e3\u5bc6\u5c01\u5708) is where the stem and the hose meet. Each of these is a unique size.<\/p>\n<p>Materials are critical. Platinum-cured silicone (\u94c2\u91d1\u786b\u5316\u7845\u80f6) is required for each of these three locations. It is 2-3 times the price of EPDM or nitrile rubber, but maintains its shape over thousands of use cycles. EPDM deforms permanently after a few weeks. A silicone grommet at $0.10 wholesale outlasts three EPDM grommets at $0.03 each, making it more cost-effective over the lifespan of the product.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"9-the-diffuser\"><strong><b>9. The Diffuser \u2014 \u6269\u6563\u5668 \/ \u6c14\u6ce1\u77f3\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Diffusers attach to the end of a downstem and break the downstem\u2019s output flow into finer bubbles. This reduces noise and increases filtration. The Chinese term is \u6269\u6563\u5668 (diffuser). The term \u6c14\u6ce1\u77f3 (bubble stone) is an informal term.<\/p>\n<p>Diffusers come in different materials. Silicone diffusers (\u7845\u80f6\u6269\u6563\u5668) are quiet and easy to clean, and they are also cheaper. Glass diffusers (\u73bb\u7483\u6269\u6563\u5668) are precision tubes and fit with a ground joint, and while they are more expensive, they break down the bubbles into finer sizes and are quieter. In lounges where noise is a concern, glass diffusers with a slot width of 0.5-millimeters reduce downstem noise by 60 percent when compared to an open downstem.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"10-the-purge-valve\"><strong><b>10. The Purge Valve \u2014 \u6392\u6c14\u9600\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The purge valve is a one-way valve located in the stem or hose adapter. When air is blown into the hose, stale smoke is pushed out of the base. In Chinese, it is \u6392\u6c14\u9600.<\/p>\n<p>The purge valve works by having a ball of some material blown into a chamber and removed from its seat. The chamber seals the ball, and when air is blown, the ball is removed from its seat. The two factors that affect it are the material of the ball and the seal of the chamber. Silicone balls (\u7845\u80f6\u7403) provide better sealing due to conforming to the imperfections. They are about $0.02 more at wholesale and have resolved complaints of \u201cstuck purge.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"11-essential-accessories\"><strong><b>11. Essential Accessories \u2014 \u914d\u4ef6<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The overall hookah experience is supplemented by accessories. Charcoal tongs (\u70ad\u5939) are made with forged stainless steel and have a serrated surface for ease in gripping. Quality tongs have smooth hinges and high tension springs. Two indicators of quality are tongs with stainless steel rivets (not carbon steel pins, which rust at the hinges).<\/p>\n<p>Traduction of your work shows it is used for ordering charcoal burners (\u70ad\u7089), which have an 800 to 1,500 watt electrical heating element, a coiled element, and a shut off thermostat. In the wholesale market, they are priced at $4 to $15. The molasses catcher (\u8702\u871c\u6536\u96c6\u5668) is an accessory that fits between the bowl and the stem and catches dripping tobacco juice. It reduces cleaning time by approximately 50% in commercial lounges. Hose splitters (\u5206\u70df\u5668) are used to accommodate multiple hoses. Each additional port reduces draw resistance, so the number of ports should correspond with the number of air channels in the stem.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"b2b-purchasing-vocabulary-how-to-talk-to-chinese-s\"><strong><b>B2B Purchasing Vocabulary \u2014 How to Talk to Chinese Suppliers<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Before you can engage a supplier or manufacturer, you must know the components of your end product. The answer to your request for pricing will help you advance from a novice to a professional buyer. The following phrases should help.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u8bf7\u7ed9\u6211\u770b\u6750\u8d28\u62a5\u544a\u201d \u2014 \u201cShow me the material certification.\u201d A serious manufacturer should have the material data sheets for stainless steel, silicone, or glass on their computers. A manufacturer who can\u2019t provide certifications is selling inferior materials.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u8fd9\u4e2a\u914d\u4ef6\u5355\u72ec\u5356\u5417\uff1f\u201d \u2014 \u201cIs this part sold separately?\u201d You should know in advance whether a manufacturer sells individual hookah parts or only fully assembled hookahs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u516c\u5dee\u662f\u591a\u5c11\uff1f\u201d \u2014 \u201cWhat is the tolerance?\u201d Chinese manufacturers will make parts to \u00b10.5 mm on the critical dimensions. \u00b10.2 mm or better is the norm for sealing surfaces. It is expected that you know this about production.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u6700\u5c0f\u8d77\u8ba2\u91cf\u662f\u591a\u5c11\uff1f\u201d \u2014 \u201cWhat is the MOQ?\u201d There are typically 500-1000 bowls in a bulk order, while silicone hoses can be ordered in 2000-5000 quantities. 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The material to be used, the standard for metric threading, and the O-ring connection should be specified in the design.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Borosilicate glass is the preferred material for bases, and a measured neck inner diameter of 38mm is the standard.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Phunnel bowls are preferred, traditional bowls are the budget option, and silicone bowls are the most portable. It is important to ensure the bowl grommets match port size.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; HMDs should have an aluminum base for cost efficiency, a stainless steel base for longevity, and a diameter that matches the bowl rim.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; The specifications for the silicone hose are a 10-12 mm inner diameter, a 2.0-3.0 mm wall, and a 50-60 Shore A hardness.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; All seals should be platinum-cured silicone. They have a higher per-unit cost, but outlast the cheaper options.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; The five phrases you should know for communicating with suppliers are: request a report on the materials, inquire about available separate parts, specify tolerances, inquire about the MOQ, and request a sample.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Sourcing individual components provides more design control than purchasing pre-assembled hookah products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udcd6 Table of Contents 1. The Stem and Downstem \u2014 \u70df\u6746\u00a0 and \u4e0b\u6c34\u7ba1 2. 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