Assurance qualité
Quality Control, Inspection and Certification for Industrial Products
BCST Valve builds quality requirements into material review, manufacturing, inspection, testing, documentation, packing, and delivery.
Our objective is to help customers verify that the supplied product matches the approved specification, drawing, material requirements, testing scope, and purchase order.
Customer Concerns
The Questions Buyers Need Answered
Industrial quality is not defined by appearance alone. Customers need evidence that the product is suitable, traceable, tested, and properly documented.
Is the Material Correct?
Material markings, certificates, heat numbers, and specified verification records support material traceability.
Will the Product Perform?
Applicable pressure, leakage, set-point, operational, dimensional, and functional checks support product acceptance.
Is the Documentation Complete?
Drawings, datasheets, certificates, inspection records, test reports, and manuals are checked against the agreed scope.
Will It Arrive Safely?
Final inspection, preservation, marking, protective packing, and shipping checks help reduce transportation risk.
Quality Process
Quality Control Across the Order Lifecycle
Inspection points are defined according to the product type, technical specification, purchase order, and approved quality plan.
Contract Review
Technical requirements, materials, standards, testing, documentation, inspection points, and delivery conditions are reviewed.
Incoming Inspection
Materials, components, certificates, dimensions, quantities, and visible condition are checked before production.
In-Process Control
Machining, welding, assembly, coating, internal components, and key dimensions are inspected during manufacturing.
Final Verification
Testing, operation, marking, documentation, preservation, packing, and release status are verified before shipment.
Material Control
How Do We Confirm the Material?
Material control begins with the purchase specification and continues through receiving, identification, manufacturing, assembly, and final documentation.
- Review the specified body and internal materials
- Check supplier material certificates where required
- Verify heat numbers and material markings where applicable
- Inspect dimensions and visible material condition
- Maintain identification during production
- Perform positive material identification when specified
- Match final records to the supplied product
Inspection Plan
Typical Quality Control Points
The final inspection plan depends on the product, standard, application, and customer requirements.
| Inspection Stage | Typical Check | Customer Concern Addressed | Possible Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Order Review | Specification, drawing, standard, quantity, and documentation | Will the product match the purchase order? | Contract review record |
| Material Receiving | Material grade, marking, certificate, dimensions, and condition | Are the correct materials being used? | Receiving inspection and material certificate |
| Usinage | Critical dimensions, tolerances, surface condition, and interfaces | Will the components assemble and fit correctly? | Dimensional inspection record |
| Assemblée | Internal components, direction, clearances, fasteners, and operation | Has the product been assembled correctly? | Assembly inspection record |
| Essais | Applicable pressure, leakage, set-point, movement, or functional test | Does the product perform as specified? | Test report |
| Final Inspection | Appearance, coating, marking, nameplate, quantity, and completeness | Is the correct finished product ready to ship? | Final inspection report |
| Emballage | Protection, preservation, accessories, labels, and shipping marks | Will the product arrive complete and undamaged? | Packing record and photographs |
Product Testing
Testing Matched to the Product Function
Different products require different verification methods. The applicable testing scope is confirmed before production.
Tank Protection Products
- Pressure set-point test where applicable
- Vacuum set-point test where applicable
- Pallet movement and operational inspection
- Leakage inspection where applicable
- Visual and dimensional inspection
- Product marking and nameplate review
Pipeline Strainers
- Hydrostatic shell test where applicable
- Body and cover dimensional inspection
- Screen or basket material review
- Mesh or perforation verification
- Basket fit and removal check
- Drain and vent connection inspection
Industrial Dampers
- Blade movement and travel inspection
- Actuator function test
- Open and closed position verification
- Linkage and limit-switch checks
- Dimensional and interface inspection
- Leakage testing when specified and applicable
Specialty Valves
- Shell pressure test where applicable
- Seat leakage test where applicable
- Operational and actuator function checks
- Lining, sleeve, or ceramic component inspection
- Direction and position verification
- Final dimensional inspection
Test Equipment
How Is Inspection Performed?
Inspection equipment is selected according to the product characteristic and required acceptance criteria.
- Calipers, micrometers, gauges, and dimensional tools
- Pressure and vacuum test equipment
- Calibrated pressure-measuring instruments
- Electrical and actuator function-testing tools
- Coating-thickness measuring equipment
- Positive material identification equipment when specified
- Non-destructive examination equipment when required
- Documented calibration control where applicable
Certification & Compliance
How Do We Handle Certification Requirements?
Certification is confirmed product by product. A company certificate, product certificate, test report, and material certificate serve different purposes and should not be treated as interchangeable.
Management System Certification
Confirms the certified organization, management-system scope, issuing body, and certificate-validity period.
Product Compliance
Confirms whether a specific product, model, pressure range, material, or manufacturing scope is covered.
Material Certification
Provides material grade, heat-number, chemical composition, mechanical properties, and traceability information where required.
| Certification or Standard | What Customers Should Confirm | Supply Basis |
|---|---|---|
| ISO | Certified company, management-system scope, issuing body, certificate number, and validity | Provided when covered by a current verified certificate |
| CE | Applicable directive, product category, conformity route, and declaration scope | Confirmed according to the specific product and destination |
| ATEX | Equipment category, zone, gas or dust group, temperature class, and certificate scope | Available only for products covered by applicable documentation |
| SIL | Device function, safety assessment, configuration, assumptions, and supporting report | Confirmed for the applicable product and safety function |
| EAC | Product description, technical regulation, applicant, manufacturer, and validity | Confirmed according to product type and destination market |
| API or Other Product Standards | Exact standard, edition, product scope, manufacturing requirements, and test acceptance criteria | Specified and agreed before production |
Important: Certification marks should only be displayed when the certificate is current and the supplied product is within its verified scope.
Documentation
Will the Final Document Package Be Complete?
The required document package should be defined during quotation and order review. This prevents missing documents from delaying approval, inspection, or project handover.
- Approved product datasheet
- General arrangement drawing
- Certificats d'essai des matériaux
- Inspection and test plan
- Quality assurance plan
- Dimensional inspection report
- Applicable pressure or functional test reports
- Coating or surface-treatment records where required
- Installation, operation, and maintenance manual
- Packing list and shipping documentation
Inspection Participation
Can Customers or Third Parties Witness Inspection?
Customer and third-party inspection can be coordinated when the scope, timing, acceptance criteria, and commercial conditions are agreed before production.
Document Review
Review approved drawings, datasheets, quality plans, material records, procedures, and test formats.
Witness Inspection
Attend agreed inspection or testing activities at defined witness points in the inspection plan.
Remote Inspection
Review photographs, videos, markings, dimensions, test results, and documents when remote inspection is agreed.
| Inspection Point | Meaning | Typical Action |
|---|---|---|
| Review Point | Documents or records are submitted for review | Production may continue according to the agreed plan |
| Witness Point | The customer or inspector is invited to witness an activity | The activity proceeds according to the agreed notification terms |
| Hold Point | Work does not proceed without the required release | Written release is required according to the approved plan |
Nonconformance Control
What Happens If an Issue Is Found?
When an inspection result does not meet the agreed requirement, the issue should be identified, controlled, evaluated, corrected, and reverified before release.
- Identify and record the nonconforming condition.
- Separate or clearly control the affected product.
- Review the technical and quality impact.
- Define correction, repair, replacement, or disposition.
- Obtain customer approval when contractually required.
- Repeat the applicable inspection or test.
- Close the record before shipment release.
Packing and Delivery
How Are Products Protected for Shipment?
Final quality continues after testing. Products, accessories, documents, and identification must remain protected during handling, storage, and international transportation.
- Clean and inspect products before packing
- Protect flange faces and open connections
- Apply preservation suitable for the shipment period
- Secure actuators, accessories, and loose components
- Use appropriate export packing where required
- Apply clear case marks and product identification
- Check quantities against the packing list
- Record packing condition with photographs where required
Define Your Quality Scope
Send Us Your Inspection and Documentation Requirements
Provide the product specification, applicable standards, material-documentation level, inspection points, required tests, certification requirements, third-party inspection needs, and final document list.
Questions fréquemment posées
Quality, Testing and Certification FAQ
Can you provide material certificates?
Material certificates can be provided when they are required, available for the specified materials, and included in the agreed order scope.
Can you provide an inspection and test plan?
Yes. An inspection and test plan can define applicable inspections, tests, records, review points, witness points, and hold points.
Can customers witness product testing?
Customer or third-party witnessing can be coordinated when notification periods, test procedures, acceptance criteria, and commercial conditions are agreed in advance.
Do all products receive the same tests?
No. Testing depends on the product function, design, applicable standard, project specification, and purchase-order requirements.
Can you arrange third-party inspection?
Third-party inspection can be arranged when the inspection agency, scope, timing, reporting requirements, and cost responsibilities are confirmed.
How can I confirm that a certificate applies to my product?
Check the certified company, product description, model, size range, material, standard, certificate number, issuing body, scope, and validity date.
Can you provide photographs before shipment?
Product, nameplate, testing, packing, and shipping-mark photographs can be provided when included in the documentation requirements.
How is material traceability maintained?
Traceability may use material certificates, heat numbers, markings, receiving records, production identification, and final document matching.
What happens if a product fails an inspection?
The issue is identified and evaluated. Correction, repair, replacement, or another approved disposition is completed before reverification and release.
Can you provide a final manufacturing record book?
A compiled document package can be prepared when its index, format, language, approval process, and submission schedule are agreed before production.
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