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Vendor Inspection
Inspection at vendor facilities against the purchase order, specifications and approved documents.
Third-Party Inspection
Independent Third-Party Inspection
Independent inspection and surveillance at vendor and manufacturer facilities — helping clients confirm that equipment is manufactured, tested, documented and released in accordance with project requirements.
Inspection services
Inspection at every stage of manufacture.
From vendor surveillance through to release inspection, K2 provides independent inspection support at the key points of the manufacturing and delivery cycle.
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Vendor Surveillance
Ongoing surveillance of vendor activities throughout the manufacturing period.
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Manufacturing Inspection
Inspection of manufacturing activities against approved drawings, procedures and inspection & test plans.
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Source Inspection
Inspection at the source of supply before materials or equipment are dispatched.
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Fabrication Inspection
Inspection of fabrication activities, including fit-up, welding and dimensional conformity.
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Progress Inspection
Monitoring of manufacturing progress against the agreed schedule and milestones.
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Final Inspection
Final verification of completed equipment against project requirements.
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Pre-shipment Inspection
Verification that equipment and documentation are complete and ready for dispatch.
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Packing Inspection
Verification of packing, preservation and marking prior to shipment.
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Release Inspection
Inspection supporting the release of equipment for shipment and delivery.
Specialist inspection areas
Materials, welding, NDT and testing.
Inspection support covering the technical activities that determine whether equipment is fit for service.
Material Inspection
Verification of materials against specifications, including review of material test certificates (MTCs) and material traceability.
Welding Inspection
Verification of welding activities against approved WPS, PQR and welder qualifications, including visual inspection of welds.
NDT Surveillance
Surveillance and witnessing of non-destructive testing activities, and review of NDE reports against applicable requirements.
Pressure & Functional Testing
Witnessing of pressure tests and functional tests, and review of test records against approved procedures.
Accredited inspection & specialist NDTWhere accredited inspection or specialist NDT certification is required, these activities are performed through appropriately qualified organizations.
Where inspection fits
Inspection within the project lifecycle.
- Manufacturing
- Inspection
- Testing
- Documentation
- Certification
- Delivery
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