Panel Exhaust Fan OEM: Spec Sheet & Options

An OEM order goes wrong in one of two ways: either the artwork arrives in a format the printer cannot use, or a specification that looked like a detail turns out to be a production change. This page is the specification sheet we work from on a panel fan OEM project. Fill it in before you request a quotation and the process is straightforward; leave gaps and the quotation will come back with assumptions in it.

For the commercial side of private label — what can be customised in general, the process step by step, and mould development — see our OEM and private label guide. This page is the panel-fan-specific specification detail.

The OEM Specification Sheet

#	Item	Options	Type of change	Notes
1	Model and size	KLT-10B through KLT-30B, or a non-standard size	Print / label	Any current model can be OEM branded.
2	Voltage and frequency	220 V 50 Hz, 220 V 60 Hz, 110 V 60 Hz, others on request	Motor build	A different frequency is a different motor batch. This is the item most often missed.
3	Plug type or hard-wired	Type G, Type C, Type A, or no plug	Assembly	The Gulf uses Type G. Specify explicitly — do not leave it open.
4	Cable length	Standard, or a specified length	Assembly	Longer cable is a small cost increase and avoids on-site extension joints.
5	Panel colour	Standard colour, or a specified RAL	Paint / resin batch	Non-standard colours carry a minimum batch quantity.
6	Panel printing	Your logo, model reference or brand mark	Print / label	Requires vector artwork. See artwork requirements below.
7	Grille style	Standard grille, or a specified pattern	Mould-dependent	A new grille pattern means tooling. Expect an MOQ and a lead-time impact.
8	Shutter configuration	Gravity auto-shutter (standard) or motorised	Assembly	Standard on the KLT series.
9	Timer or sensor	None, run-on timer, or humidity sensor	Assembly	A factory option, not a field modification — must be specified at order stage.
10	Individual box	Bulk carton only, or individual retail box	Packaging	Retail boxes add cost and volume. Allow for it in the loading plan.
11	Carton print	Your brand, model, quantity, country of origin	Print	Confirm the exact text and language.
12	Shipping mark	Your specified mark, or ours	Print	Send the mark as artwork, not as a description.
13	Certification label	Standard, or your own brand label	Label	The certificate stays in the manufacturer name; the label carries your brand.
14	Master carton quantity	Standard pcs per carton, or specified	Packaging	Changing it changes the CBM and therefore the container loading.
15	Palletisation	Loose cartons, or palletised to a specified standard	Packing	Palletising reduces container volume by 10 to 15 percent.

Print and Label Changes vs Production Changes

The fifteen items above are not equally difficult, and the difference decides your MOQ and your lead time. Split them into three groups:

Group	Items	Effect on MOQ and lead time
Print and label only	Panel printing, carton print, shipping mark, certification label	Lowest impact. Artwork setup is the main fixed cost, so this is where a modest order can still be branded.
Assembly and material variant	Voltage and frequency, plug type, cable length, panel colour, shutter configuration, timer or sensor, packaging format	Moderate. These consume a production batch, so the quantity per configuration has to be economic.
Tooling change	New grille pattern, non-standard panel shape, new mould	Highest. Tooling cost has to be amortised, which is why a new mould carries the largest minimum.

Voltage and frequency sit in the middle group, and buyers treat them as if they were print. A 220 V 60 Hz unit for Saudi Arabia is a different motor batch from the standard 220 V 50 Hz build. It cannot be added as an afterthought to a production run that has already started.

Artwork Requirements

This is where most OEM projects lose a week. Send artwork in a usable format the first time:

Vector files only for panel and carton printing — AI, EPS or PDF. A JPEG or a screenshot of your logo cannot be printed cleanly and will be rejected.
Outlined text. Convert fonts to outlines, or send the font files. A missing font changes your logo.
Colour specification. Give Pantone references or CMYK values, not "the red from our website".
Minimum line weight. Very fine lines and small text do not reproduce on a moulded panel or a corrugated carton. Check the print size before approving.
Shipping mark as artwork. A written description of a mark is not a mark. Send the file.

The Sample and Approval Flow

1. Specification sheet — you complete the fifteen items above and confirm the target quantity per model.
2. Quotation — we return FOB pricing, MOQ per configuration, lead time and any tooling cost, itemised.
3. Artwork proof — we send a digital proof of the panel and carton print for your written approval before anything is produced.
4. Pre-production sample — for a first OEM order, a physical sample of the branded unit is produced for your approval.
5. Mass production — only after the sample and the artwork proof are approved in writing.
6. Inspection and documentation — units are run-tested, and the certification documents that travel with the order are prepared.

Common OEM Mistakes

Sending a raster logo. The single most common cause of a stalled OEM project.
Not specifying the plug. The order ships with the wrong plug standard for the market, or with none.
Mixing 50 Hz and 60 Hz units in one configuration. They are different motor batches. Treat them as separate line items.
Assuming certification transfers to your brand. The certificate is held in the manufacturer's name. Your brand appears on the label. See our certifications guide for how this works in practice.
Changing the master carton quantity after the loading plan is agreed. It changes the CBM and therefore the container loading — see the container loading guide.
Approving artwork by phone or message. Approvals need to be in writing, against a specific revision number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOQ for a private label exhaust fan?

It depends on the type of change. Print and label only — your logo on the panel and the carton — carries the lowest minimum because the fixed cost is artwork setup. A different voltage or frequency, a different panel colour or a different packaging format needs an economic batch per configuration. A new grille or panel mould carries the highest minimum because tooling has to be amortised.

What artwork format do you need for OEM printing?

Vector files for anything printed: AI, EPS or PDF, with text converted to outlines, and colours given as Pantone or CMYK references. A JPEG or a screenshot cannot be printed cleanly on a moulded panel or a corrugated carton.

Can I put my brand on the fan and the carton?

Yes. Panel printing, carton print, the shipping mark and the certification label can all carry your brand. The certification itself stays in the manufacturer's name, and your brand appears on the product label — this is normal practice and we will explain exactly how it appears on the documents.

Does a different voltage affect the OEM minimum order quantity?

Yes. A different voltage or frequency means a different motor batch, so it is treated as a separate configuration with its own economic quantity. This catches buyers out most often on Saudi Arabian orders, which need a 60 Hz motor.

How long does an OEM exhaust fan order take?

Standard lead time is 15 to 25 days after deposit, depending on quantity. Add time for artwork approval and, on a first OEM order, for the pre-production sample. Projects that stall usually stall on artwork rather than on production.

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Panel Exhaust Fan OEM: The Spec Sheet We Need From You