Quality Control on Every Production Lot
Packaging defects are expensive because they are discovered after the product is packed, so our control points sit upstream of assembly rather than only at the end.
At a glance
- Grammage and caliper verification
- Moisture and warp checks before printing
- Registration and colour density logging
- Glue-bond and crease-crack tests
Overview
Packaging defects are expensive because they are discovered after the product is packed, so our control points sit upstream of assembly rather than only at the end. Each order carries a written inspection sheet that records the checks, tolerances and sign-offs for that specific SKU.
The same standard applies to a first pilot run and to a full seasonal programme.
Incoming and In-Process Checks
Board grammage, thickness, moisture content and surface finish are verified before a roll or pallet is released to the press. During the run, operators check registration, colour density, glue bond and crease quality at defined intervals.
- Grammage and caliper verification
- Moisture and warp checks before printing
- Registration and colour density logging
- Glue-bond and crease-crack tests
The same standard applies to a first pilot run and to a full seasonal programme.
Final AQL Inspection
Finished units are sampled to AQL 2.5 against a defect list agreed at quotation: print blemishes, corner crush, closure alignment, insert fit and cleanliness. Photographs of the inspection, the packed cartons and the pallet labels are shared before the balance payment is requested.
- Written defect classification agreed in advance
- AQL 2.5 sampling with retained records
- Carton count and drop-test verification
- Pre-dispatch photo pack for the buyer
All of this is confirmed in writing before a deposit is requested.
Third-Party and Remote Inspection
We routinely work with SGS, BV, Intertek and buyer-appointed inspectors, and we can hold a lot until the report is issued. For teams that cannot travel, a timestamped video inspection covers the same checkpoints.
- Independent pre-shipment inspection welcome
- Lot hold until report approval
- Timestamped remote video inspection
- Corrective-action reports in English
A short technical call usually resolves this faster than a long email thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What AQL level do you use?
- AQL 2.5 for major defects by default; stricter levels can be specified in the purchase order.
- Can I define my own defect list?
- Yes. Send it at quotation stage and it becomes part of the signed inspection sheet.
- What happens if a lot fails?
- We rework or reproduce non-conforming units before dispatch and issue a written corrective-action note.
Ready to specify your packaging?
Send your artwork, target size and quantity. Our engineering team replies with a structural suggestion, an FOB price and a sampling plan within one working day.
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