INSPECTION OF INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS
& EQUIPMENT
Alniser for Inspection & Conformity (NIC) deals with all kinds of goods, machinery and equipment. We carry out inspection at all stages of manufacture, loading, transportation and discharging, Below is a brief list of the services offered by (NIC) within the areas of industrial goods and capital projects where certification by an independent, competent inspection agency is required.
Alniser for Inspection & Conformity (NIC) activities provide objective and reliable evidence of the quality of purchased materials, equipment or services, and of their conformity with the procurement documents. These inspections can be carried out wherever it is most appropriate site: at the plant, forge or foundry, in the port.
The scope of Alniser for Inspection & Conformity (NIC)activities will depend on the nature and the extent of work to be performed and on the importance of the equipment and services involved. We can undertake a wide variety of services, including the following :
- Shop inspection by stationary and mobile welding equipment.
- Materials inspection and testing.
- Welding inspection.
- Measuring inspection.
- Visual inspection.
- Witnessing of performance tests.
- Packaging and marking inspection.
- Site inspection civil engineering, construction, installation.
- Implementation/budget and progress examination.
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING OF MATERIALS (NDT)
is the special service often undertaken using a range of testing methods which provide detailed information about the condition of the tested materials without deforming or damaging the materials.
The testing maybe performed both during the manufacturing process and when the finished product is delivered. The different testing methods include, inter alia, the following :
- Radiography.
- Ultrasonic testing.
- Magnetic particle testing.
- Dye penetration testing.
- Eddy current testing.
- Testing of acoustic emissions.
- Thermographs testing.
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The above services are usually performed with the following types of projects and materials :
- Pipelines.
- Plant constructions.
- Heavy castings.
- Conventional/nuclear power plants.
- Pressure vessels.
- Cranes and bridges.
Alniser for Inspection & Conformity (NIC)also has the required experience to check that loading of cargo onto transport vehicles is carried out properly; a similar inspection can take place at the time of discharge. In the ports, our experienced surveyors inspect the workmanship and performance of the stevedores and of the master and crew of the vessel.
We inspect the packaging and check the marking, numbering and loading.
A similar check can take place at the time of discharge. In case of any deviation found upon reception of the goods, this will immediately be reported, which ensures that it will be possible to replace or repair the equipment before it reaches the site.
Another very important benefit is that such control will make it possible to notify the underwriters to ensure that the parties responsible for the problems and/or damage are notified in time, so that the legal situation between the parties can be fully established.
On all manufactured goods, we can carry out statistical quality control, which means that the inspection is performed on a representative sample rather than on each and every piece according to ISO17020/2012 statistical tables for handling random samples, which of course is the practical solution for the inspection of huge quantities of identical items.
In collaboration particularly with our partners, Alniser for Inspection & Conformity (NIC),Can carry out the Technical & financial evaluation of equipments or complete plants, which may be of importance in a number of situations such as :
- The sale of equipment or complete plants.
- Re- assessment of insurance policies.
- Share capital increases.
- the privatization of industry, land and buildings.
BUILDING SITE INSPECTION
tailored to match the requirements of the client, and can also assist with :
- Project planning.
- Preparation of local documents.
- Evaluation /recommendations regarding quotations.
- Procurement of materials/services.
- Onsite management, administration.
- Quality assurance.
- audit process.
Alniser for Inspection & Conformity (NIC) services include the following :
- Complete laboratory analyses performed by independent laboratories.
- Welding verification and shop inspection which may involve destructive and non-destructive testing to detect internal or surface defects.
- Witnessing of performance tests.
- Visual inspection before shipping covering technical properties, finish, purity, weight, quantity and accessories.
- Loading supervision to minimize the risks of damage during transport.
- Site inspection to ensure quality control and verify the installation’s overall conformity with agreed specifications.
- Packaging inspection to ensure that the packaging materials meet the agreed specifications and are suitable for the type of transport used and fitted with the proper devices for loading and discharge.
INSPECTION OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Alniser for Inspection & Conformity (NIC) carry out inspection of a range of different product groups, including :
- Electronics and domestic appliances.
- Ready-to-wear clothing.
- Leather goods.
- Leisure accessories.
In general, inspection of consumer products falls into three main categories :
- Early production inspection.
- Ongoing production inspection
- Final production inspection.