Pre-Shipment Inspection
Also known as Final Inspection before shipment, it is done after production is finished or at least 80% finished.
What are included in a Pre-Shipment Inspection?
Collaborate with the client to:
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Review critical product specifications.
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Define key inspection criteria (excluding laboratory testing requirements).
Document & Logistics Review:
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Validate terms and conditions of the Purchase Order (PO) and Proforma Invoice (PI), including Package details.
Coordination & Inspection Arrangement:
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Coordinate with the factory to organize on-site inspection and, if necessary, arrange laboratory testing.
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Conduct product inspection at the factory according to Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) 2 sampling standards.
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Count the quantity & Package inspection
Reporting & Documentation:
Prepare a comprehensive inspection report inclusive of:
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Dimensional measurements
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Photographic evidence
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Quality assessments
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Video recordings (where applicable)
Real Case: Ensuring Precision Before Shipping
The Challenge
A buyer ordered 500 pieces of critical hydraulic cylinder parts from a factory in Hefei. For such high-precision components, even a micron-level deviation can lead to assembly failure or oil leakage. The buyer required a thorough pre-shipment inspection to verify the material and dimensional accuracy of the entire batch.
Our Discovery
Our inspector executed a rigorous on-site verification following a multi-point technical checklist:
Dimensional Accuracy: We moved beyond basic calipers to use professional Thread Go/No-Go Gauges and CMM testing to verify critical diameters (e.g., Dia. 4.997-4.999”) as specified in the drawings.
Surface & Material: We conducted Ra63 surface roughness testing to ensure hydraulic sealing surfaces met friction requirements, and verified all Material Certificates.
Functionality: We performed a 100% check on the deburring of hydraulic holes to prevent internal system contamination.
The Verdict
Shipment Approved with Data. We provided the buyer with a detailed report featuring 30+ inspection pictures and actual measurement data. By detecting precision Gaps on-site, we ensured the 500-piece batch was defect-free, preventing costly international returns and production downtime.
Pre-Shipment Inspection Pricing
398USD/Man-day
All fees included
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A dedicated account manager will serve you
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24-hour report delivery after inspection
Also known as Final Inspection before shipment, it is done after production is finished or at least 80% finished.
What are included in a Pre-shpment Inspection?
Collaborate with the client to:
●
Review critical product specifications.
●
Define key inspection criteria (excluding laboratory testing requirements).
Document & Logistics Review:
●
Validate terms and conditions of the Purchase Order (PO) and Proforma Invoice (PI), including Package details.
Document & Inspection Review:
●
Coordinate with the factory to organize on-site inspection and, if necessary, arrange laboratory testing.
●
Conduct product inspection at the factory according to Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) 2 sampling standards.
●
Count the quantity & Package inspection.
Reporting & Documentation:
Prepare a comprehensive inspection report inclusive of:
●
Dimensional measurements
●
Photographic evidence
●
Quality assessments
●
Video recordings (where applicable)
Real Case: Verifying Green Manufacturing
The Challenge
A buyer ordered 500 pieces of hydraulic cylinder parts from a factory in Hefei. Due to the high-precision requirements of hydraulic systems, the client needed to verify dimensional accuracy before final shipment to avoid assembly failures.
Our Discovery
Our inspector executed a rigorous on-site verification focusing on technical precision and material compliance. We moved beyond basic visual checks to use Thread Go/No-Go Gauges and CMM testing to verify critical diameters like Dia. 4.997-4.999” against the engineering drawings. To ensure sealing performance, we conducted Ra63 surface roughness testing and verified all Material Certificates, while performing a 100% deburring check on all hydraulic holes to ensure the batch was defect-free and ready for immediate production use.
The Verdict
Shipment Approved with Data. Through precise on-site measurements and 30+ verification photos, we ensured the entire 500-piece batch met all specifications, preventing costly international returns.
Pre-Shipment Inspection Pricing
Pricing Information
398USD
/Man-day
No Hidden Fees
Upon confirmation, a dedicated account manager will contact you promptly and deliver the inspection report within 24 hours after inspection. You can have further discussion with her/him about the problem found during inspection.