What we check
- Quantity: finished, packed and case counts against the PO
- Packing and shipping marks: end protection, preservation, ISPM 15 wooden cases, marks and packing list
- AQL sampling per ISO 2859-1 / ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 (General Level II unless you specify otherwise)
- Visual workmanship: castings, flange faces, coating appearance, fasteners, cleanliness of the bore
- Dimensions against your approved drawing and the applicable standard (e.g. ASME B16.10 face-to-face, ASME B16.5 flanges)
- Body marking and nameplate per MSS SP-25 and your PO
- Documents: MTCs, factory test records, gauge calibration certificates
Pressure test witnessing, coating DFT, PMI and operation checks can be added to the same visit.
What you receive
- English report with a PASS / FAIL / PENDING conclusion and defect list by class (critical / major / minor)
- Time- and GPS-watermarked photos, plus the original image pack
- Report normally within 24 hours of the visit
See a sample valve PSI report (fictitious EXAMPLE data).
When to book
- Book 3–5 working days ahead where possible; short-notice visits in the Ningbo area are often possible
- Tell the factory to have the goods finished, the drawing and the test records ready
- One standard PSI is usually one man-day; large lots or many sizes may need more