Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know about working with Pandasoft -- from technical capabilities and customization to quality, compliance, and shipping.
Section 01
Factory & Technical Review
01
Are you a factory or a trading company?
We are a 100% factory-direct manufacturer. Pandasoft operates a 16,000+ sqm production facility in China with 9 production lines, 110+ staff, and full in-house mold development, production, and QC capabilities. We are not a trading company -- you deal directly with the manufacturer.
02
Can you make silicone products from my drawing?
Yes. We support 2D and 3D drawings, including STEP, SLDPRT, and PRT files. Before quoting, we can review the structure, material, hardness, tolerance, application, and mold feasibility.
03
Can you make a product from my sample or photo?
Yes. Send us your physical sample, product photo, or early idea. We can check the size, structure, material, mold cost, and whether it is practical for sampling and mass production.
04
How fast do you reply after I send an inquiry?
We usually reply within 12 hours after receiving your drawing, sample photo, quantity, material, color, logo, packaging request, or target application.
Section 02
Customization & Tooling
05
Can you match custom colors?
Yes. We support Pantone color matching. You can send us a Pantone number, a color reference, or a physical sample, and we will match the color as closely as possible for production.
06
Can you add our logo to the product?
Yes. We can support logo customization such as printing, embossed logo, debossed logo, or other suitable methods depending on the product structure and silicone surface.
07
What logo files do you need?
Vector files are best, such as AI, PDF, EPS, or CorelDRAW files. If you only have PNG or JPG files, send them to us and we will check whether they can be used.
08
Can you sign an NDA to protect my design?
Yes. We can sign an NDA before reviewing your drawings, samples, product ideas, private-label designs, or packaging files.
09
Who owns the mold after I pay the mold cost?
For customer-paid custom molds, the mold is used for your project. We can keep and maintain it for repeat orders, and the mold cost is not charged again if the same design is used.
Section 03
MOQ, Samples & Payment
10
What is your MOQ?
Existing mold products can start from 500 pcs. Custom industrial silicone parts are usually 500-1,000 pcs. Custom baby and kitchenware products are usually 1,000-3,000 pcs, depending on product type, color, logo, and packaging.
11
How long do sampling, mold development, and mass production take?
Sample Delivery
6-8 days
by express
Mold Development
15-20 days
new tooling
Mass Production
2-4 weeks
after sample approval
12
What are your payment terms?
Our standard payment term is 30% deposit after order confirmation and 70% balance before shipment.
13
Do you support trial orders or samples?
Yes. Qualified B2B trial orders are supported, especially when existing molds are available. Stock samples may be available, while custom samples may require a sample charge or mold cost.
Section 04
Quality & Compliance
14
What certifications can you support?
Pandasoft supports the following certifications depending on product requirements:
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How do you inspect product quality?
Our inspection process includes the following stages:
- 1Raw material testing
- 2IQC (Incoming Quality Control)
- 3IPQC (In-Process Quality Control)
- 4Signed sample approval
- 5First article inspection
- 6Mass production inspection
- 7AOI inspection
- 8Final inspection & sales random inspection
16
How do you keep samples and mass production consistent?
We lock the approved sample as the production standard before mass production. Then we use first article inspection, in-process checks, mass production inspection, and final random inspection before shipment.
17
Do silicone products have odor?
Food-grade silicone should be safe, non-toxic, and odorless after proper material selection and production. We can support material and safety testing based on your market requirements.
Section 05
Packaging & Shipping
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Can you customize packaging?
Yes. We support retail packaging, logo packaging, carton marks, export cartons, and shipment-ready packing details. Custom packaging MOQ usually starts from 1,000 pcs.
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Can you add UPC codes, barcodes, or carton information?
Yes. We can support UPC codes, barcode labels, carton marks, and other packaging information based on your retail, warehouse, or shipping requirements.
20
Can you support Amazon FBA, DDP, DAP, or delivery to my China forwarder?
Yes. We can support export packing, carton marks, barcode labels, packing details, export documents, and delivery to your China forwarder. For Amazon FBA, DDP, or DAP needs, send us your destination and shipping instructions so we can check the workable option.
Still have questions?
Send us your drawing, sample photo, or product requirements. Our team replies within 12 hours.