JQ-003 Manual Rotary Hand-Crank Drain Auger — 5 m PVC Cable, Bulb Head, TORCHMARK OEM Drain Snake
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JQ-003 Manual Rotary Hand-Crank Drain Auger — 5 m PVC Cable, Bulb Head, TORCHMARK OEM Drain Snake
The JQ-003 is TORCHMARK's dedicated manual rotary drain auger for residential sinks, shower lines and floor drains. Unlike pistol-grip drum augers (JQ-002A/B and the JQ-002E), the JQ-003 uses a free-standing spiral cable with a separate hand crank that you rotate manually to thread the cable past the blockage. For distributors and private-label brands, that means a lighter ship weight, a simpler retail carton, and a tool that travels well in service vans and tool kits — at a unit price your retail channel can price against the imports.
Product Gallery
This is the SKU to stock when your customers ask for a manual drain snake with turning handle, a hand-crank plumber's snake, or a spiral drain rod for 2" to 4" lines. Browse our drain auger family for the matching drum auger and pistol-grip models.
Where the JQ-003 Fits in the Drain Auger Family
| Model | Form factor | Typical cable | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| JQ-002A / JQ-002B | Pistol-grip drum auger | 6 mm × 4.5–7.6 m drum | Recurring DIY, retail shelf |
| JQ-002E | Pistol-grip drum auger (trigger feed) | 6 mm × 4.5–7.6 m drum | Modern retail, glove-bundle |
| JQ-003 | Manual rotary hand-crank | ~6 mm × 5 m spiral cable | Property managers, RV, marine, service vans |
Key Features
Manual rotary hand crank — rotate the dual-grip handle to thread the cable past the blockage; no drum housing, no trigger, no batteries.
~5 m PVC-coated steel cable — flexible enough to navigate P-traps and 90° bends, stiff enough to push through hair, soap scum and soft food residue.
Bulb / spring-auger head — field-proven shape that grabs hair and pulls debris back toward you as you retract.
Ergonomic red-and-black grips — high-visibility handles, secure in wet conditions, comfortable for one-handed use.
Tool-light, retail-light — under 1.5 kg ship weight per unit, fits a flat retail carton or a hanging-card blister.
No power, no maintenance — nothing to charge, nothing to oil, nothing to break. A spare cable is the only service part most users ever need.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | JQ-003 |
| Type | Manual rotary hand-crank drain auger (cable snake) |
| Cable length (specify on order) | 5 m standard; 7.5 m and 10 m on request |
| Cable diameter | ~6 mm (steel core with PVC red sheath) |
| Cable core | Galvanized spring steel |
| Head (specify on order) | Bulb (spring) / spade / cork-screw — interchangeable on most runs |
| Handle | Steel hand crank with red + black ergonomic PVC grips |
| Drive | Manual rotation; user supplies torque |
| Net weight (5 m) | Approx. 1.4 kg |
| Recommended drain line | 2" to 4" fixture drains, floor drains, branch lines |
| Packaging | Polybag + retail box, 10 pcs / export carton (5 m); also available bulk-pack or hanging-card |
| Customization (OEM / ODM) | Logo, color, cable length, head type, retail artwork |
Applications
Bathroom sinks and shower drains — hair and soap scum close to the P-trap.
Kitchen sinks — soft food residue and grease in 1.5" to 2" branch lines.
Floor drains — laundry, utility, basement, garage floor drains.
RV and marine holding-tank lines — narrow bends where a stiffer drum auger is hard to feed.
Property-management maintenance kits — building engineers and janitorial crews need a tool they can hand to anyone.
The JQ-003 is intended for soft blockages (hair, food residue, soap buildup). For hardened or root intrusions, recommend a powered sewer auger or a professional plumber.
How to Use the JQ-003
Put down a towel and clear the standing water where possible.
Feed the bulb head into the drain opening until you feel resistance.
Hold the cable steady with one hand and rotate the hand crank with the other.
Work the cable back and forth — the bulb head grabs hair and soft clogs so you can pull them back out.
Retract the cable, flush with hot water, wipe the cable dry, and coil it back into the box.
Wear gloves. Never use a JQ-003 in a toilet — the exposed spiral can scratch porcelain. For toilets, use a purpose-built enclosed toilet auger.
Why Distributors Stock the JQ-003 Alongside the Drum Auger Line
Different shelf position. The pistol-grip drum auger sells to homeowners and DIY customers. The JQ-003 sells to renters, property managers, RV owners and marine maintenance — a different SKU that does not cannibalize the JQ-002 line.
Lower unit cost, higher margin per gram. No drum housing, no trigger mechanism, fewer parts to assemble — the JQ-003 ships lighter and usually lands at a more accessible retail price, which keeps the basket price reasonable for hardware, dollar-store and online channels.
Service-van ready. The 5 m cable flattens into a 30 cm retail box. A maintenance crew can carry three or four in a van and never be without a snake.
Easy to OEM. Custom logo on the handle grips, retail box or hanging card — for brand programs that already carry the JQ-002 line.
OEM and Private Label
TORCHMARK / Longrun Hardware supports OEM and private-label programs for the JQ-003 and the wider drain auger family:
Custom logo — print your brand on the hand crank, retail box, and shipping carton.
Color and finish — custom cable color, custom grip color (subject to MOQ).
Cable length and head type — specify on order to match your market. Common heads are bulb, spade and cork-screw.
Packaging formats — bulk pack, retail box, hanging-card blister, color-label shrink-wrap.
Export and compliance — EAN/UPC barcodes, HS code 74152900, declaration of conformity, RoHS / REACH statements on request.
Bundle configuration — tool-only, with PVC work gloves, or as a maintenance-kit bundle.
Send your target cable length, head type, color, logo, packaging format and quantity. Our export team (Amy / Alisa / Akira) will confirm the specification, sample plan, lead time and FOB / CIF pricing.
Related Resources
JQ-002A/B Pistol-Grip Drain Auger — the original drum auger.
JQ-002E Pistol-Grip Drain Auger (Trigger Feed + Gloves) — modern retail drum auger.
Drain Auger category — full family.
Drain Auger Cable Specification Guide — how to choose cable diameter and length.
Drain Auger vs Drain Snake: What's the Difference? — terminology and selection.
6-Step OEM Sourcing Guide — our OEM process for distributors and brands.
Request a Quote — start a custom spec.
Order Information
To request a quote for the JQ-003, send: (1) target cable length (5 m, 7.5 m or 10 m), (2) head type (bulb / spade / cork-screw), (3) custom color and logo file (if any), (4) packaging format (bulk / retail box / hanging card), (5) target quantity and destination port. We will reply with specification, sample plan, lead time and FOB / CIF pricing.
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Order Information & Inquiry Options
Choose whichever channel fits your buying process — we reply to all three within 12 hours, Monday to Saturday.
- WhatsApp / WeChat: +86 158 5791 1270 — fastest for Latin America, Africa, Middle East (Amy / Alisa / Akira on rotation)
- Email: amy@longrunhardware.com — for formal RFQ with target spec, quantity, destination port, and Incoterms (FOB Ningbo / CIF / DDP)
- RFQ form: Request a Quote online — structured form, 15 fields, takes ~3 minutes
For OEM / private-label programs, please include your target spec, color, logo file (AI / PDF / PNG), retail box design, quantity, and destination port. Our export team will confirm specification, sample plan, lead time, and FOB / CIF pricing.
JQ-003 retail carton: polybag + retail box, 10 pcs/export carton. Bulk pack and hanging-card formats available on request.
