Material and document requirements
- Specify grade, product standard, edition, dimensions and tolerances.
- List the required MTC type and heat or batch identification.
- Confirm any proposed material substitution in writing.
Inspection stages to agree
- Agree sampling, witness and hold points before the relevant work.
- Define dimensional, surface, chemical and mechanical acceptance criteria as applicable.
- Confirm marking, packing and shipment records before dispatch.
Test methods and laboratory checks
- Select test methods required by the product standard and application.
- Confirm laboratory identity, equipment range and calibration evidence.
- Agree sampling frequency, reports and additional testing charges.
Laboratory photographs
Equipment, samples and test requirements
These photographs show laboratory equipment and sample storage. Confirm laboratory identity, test methods, calibration records and report scope separately; photographs alone do not establish ownership, accreditation or current testing capacity.
Laboratory overview
Identify the laboratory issuing the reports.
Mechanical testing area
Specify mechanical properties and test methods.
Instrument benches
Request calibration records where required.
Universal testing machine
Agree specimen dimensions and acceptance criteria.
Specimen shelves
Define sample identification and retention period.
Tagged specimens
Link specimen IDs to heat or batch records.
Mechanical test machine
Confirm that the equipment range suits the test.
Enclosed test station
Agree witness arrangements and report delivery.
Standards and document references
Standards and document references
Select the product standard and edition for the ordered grade. ISO management system certificates and EN 10204 inspection documents serve different purposes; these references do not confirm availability or grade equivalence.
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- ASTM / ASME
- EN 10204 3.1
- API 5L
- JIS
Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) requirements
Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) requirements
- State product, standard edition, test methods, sampling frequency and acceptance criteria.
- Agree witness and hold points, notice periods, responsible parties and report delivery before the relevant work.
- Specify the EN 10204 document type, issuer and heat or batch references. Confirm availability and additional charges in the quotation and order.
Requesting third-party inspection
SGS Bureau Veritas (BV) TÜV DNV Lloyd’s Register Buyer-nominated inspection organization
If you require SGS, Bureau Veritas (BV), TÜV, DNV, Lloyd's Register or another inspector, name it in your inquiry. Confirm acceptance, scope, location, schedule, access and fees for the specific order. Listing a name does not establish an agency relationship or endorsement.
Heat numbers, packing marks and shipment records
Heat numbers, packing marks and shipment records
Define the records connecting the ordered material, inspection documents and shipment. Agree the required traceability depth before confirming the order.
- Check how heat or batch numbers will link the MTC to material and bundle labels.
- Specify purchase order, grade, dimensions, destination and handling marks before packing.
- Request packing and loading photographs, their timing and delivery format.
Plan a factory or inspection visit
Plan a factory or inspection visit
Send the proposed date, attendees, product and inspection scope. Confirm the site, host, access permissions, available areas and any fees in writing before booking travel.
Certificates and inspection documents
Certificates and inspection documents
Review each displayed certificate for its holder, issuer, validity and certified activities. Management system certification does not certify every supplied product. Request inspection documents for your order separately.
Quality Management
ISO 9001:2015 · Quality management
The displayed scan states a quality management system for sales of: steel pipes, pipe fittings (fittings, fasteners and flanges), steel and metal valves. Check the holder, certified activities and current certificate status with the issuer.
JXCC / JingXin Certification (Beijing)
Environmental Management
ISO 14001:2015 · Environmental management
The displayed scan states environmental management activities related to sales of: steel pipes, pipe fittings (fittings, fasteners and flanges), steel and metal valves. Check the holder, certified activities and current certificate status with the issuer.
JXCC / JingXin Certification (Beijing)
Occupational Health & Safety
ISO 45001:2018 · Occupational health and safety
The displayed scan states occupational health and safety management activities related to sales of: steel pipes, pipe fittings (fittings, fasteners and flanges), steel and metal valves. Check the holder, certified activities and current certificate status with the issuer.
JXCC / JingXin Certification (Beijing)
Quotation checklist
Request a Quote with the details you have
Send the product, dimensions, quantity and destination you know. If the grade, standard or inspection requirements are undecided, include the intended use or a drawing so we can review the requirements with you.