Everything you need to know about specifications, customization, lead times, and installation for Corten steel water bowls.
Pricing depends on the diameter, wall thickness (3mm to 6mm), and custom features. Our standard MOQ is 1 unit for custom or commercial project orders, and we offer volume discounts for batch orders or container-load orders. Contact us with your size and destination port for a detailed quote.
Our standard diameters range from 600 mm to 2000 mm. Thanks to our CNC laser cutting, spinning, and press-forming capabilities, we can manufacture custom diameters, depths, and rim widths to suit your exact project drawings.
We offer both options. You can order a standalone Corten steel bowl (as a still water dish or planter) or a fully integrated water feature kit complete with internal plumbing, standpipe, water pump, and LED lighting setup.
For self-contained bubbling water bowls, a submersible pump rated between 1500 L/h and 3500 L/h is recommended depending on bowl volume. If configured with an underground reservoir, the basin diameter should extend at least 200–300 mm beyond the bowl rim to catch overspray. We provide recommended pump specs with every quote.
No. All internal joints and base plates are 100% full-seam welded using specialized weathering steel wire. Every bowl undergoes a 24-hour hydrostatic water leak test at our factory before packing to guarantee complete watertight integrity.
Raw Corten arrives as dark metallic steel. It shifts to warm orange tones within 2–8 weeks outdoors and matures into a deep reddish-brown protective oxide layer over 6–18 months. You can also order pre-weathered bowls if you require an instant established look upon arrival.
During the initial weathering stage, iron particles in water runoff can mark light-coloured stone or timber decking. We recommend placing a gravel border underneath, ordering pre-weathered steel, or applying a sealant once the patina stabilizes to prevent runoff stains.
Yes. Corten steel is designed for permanent outdoor exposure in harsh weather, including rain, frost, and coastal environments. Maintenance is minimal — simply clear out fallen leaves occasionally and top off the water level. In severe sub-zero winter regions, drain standing water to prevent ice expansion damage.
While 3 mm is adequate for residential garden bowls, we strongly recommend 4 mm, 5 mm, or 6 mm heavy-gauge steel for commercial projects, public parks, and hotel landscapes to resist heavy impact, vandalism, and structural strain over decades.
Yes. We frequently fabricate custom features including threaded bottom drainage ports, overflow spouts, underwater LED lighting mounts, and laser-engraved corporate or brand logos directly onto the bowl rim or stand.
Typical sea freight transit times from Qingdao/Shanghai port to main Australian ports: Sydney & Melbourne (approx. 14–18 days), Brisbane (approx. 12–16 days), and Perth/Fremantle (approx. 18–22 days). We handle export packaging in reinforced fumigated wooden crates.
All shipments are covered by marine cargo insurance. If crate or product damage occurs during transit, simply photograph the damage upon unboxing and notify us within 48 hours. We will process insurance claims promptly and provide immediate replacement parts or a new unit.
Whether you need standard dimensions, custom CAD drawings, or pre-weathered surface finishes — our team is ready to assist with quotations and technical guidance.
We supply the bowl pre-weathered in our yard, so it arrives the colour your client already approved, or as grey unrusted steel that develops its own patina on site. On a project next to pale paving, pre-weathered is usually the safer call.
3 mm is our standard gauge for garden use; larger or commercial vessels are built at 4 mm and above. Thickness is agreed on the drawing rather than left to assumption — it is the single factor that decides how long the bowl holds its shape.
Ø1000 × H800 is the standard bowl. Diameter, height and base details can be built to your drawing, with the pump, fountain nozzle and LED integrated at manufacture — so nothing has to be cut or drilled on site.
Standard bowls ship in 2–4 weeks, custom fabrication in 3–6 weeks. Cutting, forming and welding all happen in-house, so the schedule is ours to keep rather than a subcontractor's.
Send us your drawing, or tell us the diameter and the finish you need — we will quote with lead time, and confirm the nearest Australian port and packing method for your city.
100% recyclable weathering steel. Forms a natural self-healing protective oxide layer without requiring chemical paints or toxic sealants.
Engineered for permanent outdoor exposure. Outlasts standard mild steel by up to 8 times in coastal and high-humidity environments.
Custom CAD design and precision CNC laser cutting available. Tailored dimensions, laser-cut patterns, and pre-weathered surface finishes.
Heavy-gauge steel construction (3mm to 6mm+) ensures high structural rigidity, impact resistance, and a design lifespan of 20 to 50+ years.