Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Gairun: Gairun Metal Craft Manufacturer ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://gairun.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Challenge Coin Edge Options: How to Specify Cuts, Text and Borders](https://gairun.com/blog/challenge-coin-edge-options-how-to-specify-cuts-text-and-borders/): Choose challenge coin edge options by message, readability, artwork density, and handling needs. This B2B guide explains edge text, borders, textures, cuts, orientation, proof views, and RFQ requirements. - [Die-Struck vs Die-Cast Challenge Coins: A Buyer’s Process Guide](https://gairun.com/blog/die-struck-vs-die-cast-challenge-coins-a-buyers-process-guide/): Compare die-struck and zinc-alloy die-cast challenge coins by outline, relief, edge, material, decoration, components, and approval requirements before tooling. - [How to Choose Between 2D and 3D Challenge Coin Relief](https://gairun.com/blog/2d-vs-3d-challenge-coins-choosing-the-right-relief-structure/): Compare 2D, 3D, and hybrid challenge coin relief for logos, portraits, vehicles, crests, text, color, edges, finishes, and production artwork. - [2D vs 3D Relief Medals: How Artwork Changes in Production](https://gairun.com/blog/2d-vs-3d-relief-medals-how-artwork-changes-in-production/): Compare 2D, multi-level, and sculpted 3D medal relief. Learn how subject matter, artwork preparation, tooling, finish, and proof approval affect production clarity. - [How to Specify Custom Medal Ribbons as Part of the Award System](https://gairun.com/blog/how-to-specify-custom-medal-ribbons-as-part-of-the-award-system/): A practical guide to specifying medal ribbon width, length, artwork, orientation, attachment, proofing, testing, and packaging together with the medal body. - [How to Specify Medal Diameter, Thickness and Weight Without Guessing](https://gairun.com/blog/how-to-specify-medal-diameter-thickness-and-weight-without-guessing/): Use scenario-based diameter and thickness guidance, transparent solid-disc calculations, and an RFQ-ready specification block to plan custom medal weight without confusing estimates with finished production weight. - [Die-Cast vs Die-Struck Medals: Which Process Fits Your Artwork?](https://gairun.com/blog/die-cast-vs-die-struck-medals-which-process-fits-your-artwork/): Compare die-cast and die-struck medals by shape, relief, material, reverse design, decoration, attachment, and artwork requirements before approving tooling. - [Sourcing and Logistics](https://gairun.com/blog/sourcing-logistics/): Our custom product sourcing articles focus on the decisions that can reduce specification, supplier and delivery risk before an order enters production. Use the collection to identify the evidence you need, prepare internal approvals and decide which questions require direct factory review. - [Event and Recognition Planning](https://gairun.com/blog/events-recognition/): Our event award planning articles answer practical questions about quantities, category matrices, approval schedules, packing and presentation. Use this collection to solve a specific planning issue, or visit our application guides when you need an end-to-end program path. - [Manufacturing and Finishing](https://gairun.com/blog/manufacturing-finishes/): Our metal manufacturing and finishing articles connect the main stages of production: forming the base part, preparing its surface, applying plating or color, adding a coating when required and checking the result. Start with the process question closest to your project, or review our custom metal products to compare available product formats. - [Design and Artwork](https://gairun.com/blog/design-artwork/): Small text and detailed logos often cause approval problems because the original artwork was made for a screen, package or large sign. Custom metal product design articles in this group examine how to simplify fine features without changing the identity of the mark. ## Pages - [Custom Metal Products](https://gairun.com/products/): Gairun is an OEM/ODM manufacturer of custom metal products for business buyers. We supply five main product families: custom medals, challenge coins, lapel pins and badges, metal trophies and plaques, and keychains and bottle openers. - [Buyer Resources](https://gairun.com/resources/): These custom metal product buyer resources are designed for sourcing teams preparing artwork, specifications, budgets and delivery plans. Event organizers can use them to organize award requirements. Brand managers can define visual details and packaging. Procurement teams and distributors can compare materials, finishes and international trade terms before requesting pricing. - [How to Order Custom Metal Products](https://gairun.com/resources/how-to-order/): Gairun supports OEM and ODM orders for custom medals, challenge coins, lapel pins and badges, metal trophies and plaques, keychains and bottle openers. This guide explains how to order custom metal products from the first project brief through artwork approval, sampling, bulk production, inspection and international shipping. - [Blog](https://gairun.com/blog/) - [Customization Services](https://gairun.com/services/): Gairun provides coordinated custom metal product services for event organizers, institutional procurement teams, corporate brand buyers and wholesalers. As an OEM/ODM metal crafts and awards manufacturer, we support projects from early artwork through engineering review, sampling, production coordination, branded packaging and shipment preparation. - [Manufacturing Capabilities](https://gairun.com/manufacturing/): Our custom metal product manufacturing capabilities are organized around a connected factory workflow. Separate work areas support each main stage while allowing formed parts, finish requirements and inspection records to move through a defined production sequence. - [Leather and Metal Keychains](https://gairun.com/products/keychains-bottle-openers/leather-metal-keychains/): Gairun manufactures custom leather and metal keychains for corporate gift programs, retail collections and promotional merchandise. Each keychain combines a specified leather section, a custom metal emblem and connection hardware in one coordinated assembly. - [Custom Bottle Openers](https://gairun.com/products/keychains-bottle-openers/bottle-openers/): FACTORY-DIRECT OEM / ODM MANUFACTURING - [Custom Metal Keychains](https://gairun.com/products/keychains-bottle-openers/metal-keychains/): Gairun manufactures custom metal keychains for brands, promotional product distributors and wholesale buyers. We turn buyer-supplied logos, symbols, characters, PDFs and hand-drawn concepts into practical all-metal keyrings. - [Crystal and Metal Trophies](https://gairun.com/products/metal-trophies-plaques/crystal-metal-trophies/): FACTORY-DIRECT OEM / ODM MANUFACTURING - [Wood and Metal Plaques](https://gairun.com/products/metal-trophies-plaques/wood-metal-plaques/): Gairun manufactures custom wood and metal plaques for corporate awards, association honors and institutional recognition. Each plaque combines a wood base with tailored metal areas for the organization logo, award title, recipient name, date and recognition message. - [Custom Metal Trophies](https://gairun.com/products/metal-trophies-plaques/metal-trophies/): Gairun manufactures custom metal trophies for competitions, corporate achievement programs and formal recognition events. We provide OEM and ODM support for organizations that need a trophy shape, branded metal components, award text and presentation details developed as one coordinated product. - [Printed and Epoxy-Coated Badges](https://gairun.com/products/lapel-pins-badges/printed-epoxy-badges/): Gairun is an OEM/ODM metal crafts manufacturer that supplies custom printed badges for brand teams, promotional product buyers, institutions and wholesale channels. Screen printing and UV printing reproduce graphics directly on a prepared metal face, making them practical for gradients, small text and detailed images that may not suit separate enamel-filled areas. - [Imitation Hard Enamel Pins](https://gairun.com/products/lapel-pins-badges/hard-enamel-pins/): Custom hard enamel pins work well for artwork that can be divided into distinct shapes. Clean logos, emblems, mascots, symbols and short lettering can often be translated into separate enamel areas with metal lines between them. - [Soft Enamel Pins](https://gairun.com/products/lapel-pins-badges/soft-enamel-pins/): Logos, emblems, symbols, simple illustrations and short text can work well as custom soft enamel pins. The strongest starting designs usually have clear shapes and color zones that can be separated by metal lines. - [High-Relief and Dual-Plated Coins](https://gairun.com/products/challenge-coins/high-relief-dual-plated-coins/): FACTORY-DIRECT OEM / ODM MANUFACTURING - [Corporate Anniversary Coins](https://gairun.com/products/challenge-coins/corporate-anniversary-coins/): Gairun manufactures corporate anniversary coins for company celebrations, business milestones, employee recognition and internal award programs. We provide OEM and ODM coin production for corporate marketing, HR and recognition teams that need to turn brand assets and commemorative messages into lasting metal keepsakes. - [Military and Public Safety Challenge Coins](https://gairun.com/products/challenge-coins/military-public-safety-coins/): FACTORY-DIRECT OEM / ODM MANUFACTURING - [Spinning and Combination Medals](https://gairun.com/products/custom-medals/spinning-medals/): Gairun is an OEM/ODM manufacturer of custom spinning medals and combination medals for event organizers, institutions, brands and promotional product buyers. We produce medals with rotating centers and other assembled metal structures at our Shenzhen factory. - [3D Relief Medals](https://gairun.com/products/custom-medals/3d-relief-medals/): FACTORY-DIRECT OEM / ODM MANUFACTURING - [Custom Marathon Medals](https://gairun.com/products/custom-medals/marathon-medals/): Gairun manufactures custom marathon medals for marathon, half-marathon and running event organizers. We turn race logos, event themes and early concepts into metal finisher medals with coordinated ribbons, finishes, colors and packaging. - [Request a Product Catalog](https://gairun.com/contact/request-catalog/): Use the form below to request custom metal product catalog materials for your business. - [Book a Project Consultation](https://gairun.com/contact/consultation/): FACTORY-DIRECT OEM / ODM MANUFACTURING - [Upload Artwork and Specifications](https://gairun.com/contact/upload-specifications/): FACTORY-DIRECT OEM / ODM MANUFACTURING - [Request a Free Sample Pack](https://gairun.com/contact/request-samples/): You can request custom metal product samples from our available stock to inspect physical examples before starting a design-specific prototype. The existing sample products are free. Selection depends on stock availability, and courier, freight or other delivery costs are confirmed separately. - [Request a Quote](https://gairun.com/contact/request-a-quote/): Please enable JavaScript to submit this form securely. - [Product Safety and Compliance](https://gairun.com/company/product-safety-compliance/): Our stated custom metal product safety compliance position covers RoHS and REACH environmental requirements. The stated United States scope also includes CPSIA and California Proposition 65, with lead, cadmium and nickel release identified as relevant heavy-metal controls. - [Engineering and Project Team](https://gairun.com/company/team/): The Gairun engineering and project team connects design work with order coordination. This gives buyers a clear contact for questions while allowing each internal function to handle its own area of responsibility. - [Export Experience](https://gairun.com/company/export-experience/): Gairun export experience includes more than 10 years of independent international supply work. We are familiar with export documentation, customs coordination, HS classification review, trade terms, and international delivery handoffs. These capabilities help overseas buyers identify shipment requirements before an order leaves the factory, but they do not replace destination-specific customs checks. - [Our Story](https://gairun.com/company/our-story/): For buyers assessing supplier continuity, the Gairun company history shows how our present product scope developed from an established metal-forming foundation. You can also review our broader company profile or discuss a defined project with us. - [Shipping and Trade Terms Guide](https://gairun.com/resources/shipping-trade-terms/): Shipping and trade terms for custom products define where our delivery duties end and where your responsibilities begin. The transport mode defines how the order moves, such as by international express, air freight, sea freight or rail. These are separate decisions. - [Custom Packaging Guide](https://gairun.com/resources/packaging-guide/): FACTORY-DIRECT OEM / ODM MANUFACTURING - [Soft Enamel vs Imitation Hard Enamel](https://gairun.com/resources/soft-vs-hard-enamel/): This soft enamel vs hard enamel comparison concerns appearance, touch and artwork structure. Price, production time, wear resistance and color capacity depend on project-specific review and are not reliable selection shortcuts. - [Metal Finish Selection Guide](https://gairun.com/resources/finish-selection-guide/): A metal finish controls the visible metal color, level of reflection, contrast and clarity of raised or recessed details. The right choice depends on the intended brand look, relief structure, colored regions and parts that need to stand apart. Gairun offers gold, silver, nickel, black nickel, antique bronze, antique silver, dual plating, sandblasting and matte surface effects. Use this custom metal finish guide to create a short list for artwork and quotation review. - [Metal Materials Comparison](https://gairun.com/resources/materials-guide/): FACTORY-DIRECT OEM / ODM MANUFACTURING - [Artwork and File Preparation Guide](https://gairun.com/resources/artwork-guidelines/): Use these custom metal product artwork guidelines to organize your files, then upload your artwork and project specifications for checking. - [Quality Control and Product Testing](https://gairun.com/manufacturing/quality-control-testing/): Our custom metal product quality control process covers four stages: incoming material inspection, first-article inspection, in-process inspection and final inspection. Available physical tests include cross-hatch tape testing for plating adhesion, salt spray testing for oxidation and rust resistance, and pull testing for medal ribbon connections. - [Enamel, Printing and Epoxy Finishing](https://gairun.com/manufacturing/enamel-printing-epoxy/): Our enamel coloring and printing capabilities include soft enamel, imitation hard enamel, automatic and manual coloring, screen printing and UV printing. Clear epoxy is also available as an optional layer over selected decorated surfaces. Send us your artwork for an engineering review to identify a process that fits the graphic detail, color layout and intended surface effect. - [Plating and Metal Finishes](https://gairun.com/manufacturing/plating-finishes/): Our custom metal plating capabilities include gold, silver, nickel, black nickel, antique bronze, antique silver and dual plating. Sandblasting and matte finishing are also available when the design calls for a less reflective surface or contrast between selected areas. - [Polishing and Surface Preparation](https://gairun.com/manufacturing/polishing-surface-preparation/): Our metal polishing and surface preparation process forms the controlled bridge between metal forming and later plating or coloring. At our Shenzhen operation, formed parts are checked for burrs, polished with automatic equipment, cleaned through an ultrasonic cleaning line and reviewed for flatness. Quality and engineering teams can use this process information to define visible surfaces and identify geometry that needs closer review. - [Metal Stamping and Hydraulic Relief](https://gairun.com/manufacturing/stamping-hydraulic-relief/): Metal stamping and hydraulic relief are related forming routes, but they serve different design needs. Stamping creates struck detail in suitable metal stock. Hydraulic pressing can form a more pronounced raised surface when the artwork, dimensions and selected material support it. Gairun operates precision stamping equipment and hydraulic presses rated at 200T and 500T. - [Zinc Alloy Die-Casting](https://gairun.com/manufacturing/zinc-alloy-die-casting/): Gairun is an OEM and ODM custom metal products manufacturer that uses zinc alloy die-casting to form dimensional medals, keychains, pins, badges and other complex metal parts. We support event organizers, institutions, brands and promotional product distributors that need a custom shape assessed for production. - [Mold Making and CNC Engraving](https://gairun.com/manufacturing/mold-making-cnc/): Our custom metal mold making and CNC engraving process follows a defined path: the engineering team reviews the approved 2D or 3D design, develops the mold geometry, engraves the tooling, produces a trial-formed part and compares the first article with the approved drawing. This sequence lets design and sourcing teams review how dimensions, thickness and relief details have transferred into a physical metal part before the project moves forward. - [Shenzhen Factory and Production Workshops](https://gairun.com/manufacturing/factory/): Gairun operates a custom metal products factory in Shenzhen, China, for OEM and ODM awards, recognition items and promotional products. Our approximately 3,000-square-meter independent production building brings tooling, metal forming, polishing, coloring, inspection, assembly, packaging and production support into one organized facility. - [International Shipping and Trade Support](https://gairun.com/services/international-shipping/): We coordinate international shipping for custom metal products through express, air, sea and rail services. Available trade terms include EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP and DDP. The right combination depends on the product, packed shipment, destination, required arrival schedule and responsibilities your organization can manage. - [Private Label and Custom Packaging](https://gairun.com/services/private-label-packaging/): Gairun supplies private label metal products and coordinated packaging for brands, corporate buyers, gift wholesalers and distributors. We prepare custom medals, challenge coins, pins and badges, metal trophies and plaques, keychains and bottle openers with the identification and packing requirements defined in one order. - [OEM and ODM Manufacturing](https://gairun.com/services/oem-odm-manufacturing/): FACTORY-DIRECT OEM / ODM MANUFACTURING - [Custom Sampling and Prototyping](https://gairun.com/services/sampling-prototyping/): Gairun is an OEM/ODM metal awards and promotional products manufacturer. We supply custom metal product samples for procurement teams, event organizers, brands, institutions and wholesalers that need to assess workmanship or inspect a project-specific design before bulk production. - [Engineering Review and Design for Manufacturing](https://gairun.com/services/engineering-review/): A custom metal product engineering review is a technical feasibility check completed before mold work. Gairun reviews whether a proposed design can be formed, colored, plated and assembled as intended. We manufacture custom medals, challenge coins, pins, badges, trophies, plaques, keychains and bottle openers for designers, agencies, procurement teams and other business buyers.