QUALITY
QUALITY PROFILE
Global Supply Line's main quality policy is to satisfy the needs and specified requirements of our clients.
To achieve this objective GSL has implemented and maintains an updated Quality Assurance System based on the AS/ISO 9000 standard, which is documented in our Quality Manual.
Global Supply Line (GSL) management, aware of it's responsibility, ensures that our quality policy is understood, implemented and maintained at all levels of the organisation. As part of our ISO 9000 quality system program, GSL is focused on continual improvement of the company utilising fixed targets and goals, measuring improvements and analysing progress in relation to all facets of business operations as well as occupational health and safety issues.
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Expertise and Scope of Service
Stockist and indentor of valves, flanges, fittings and related pipeline components. Our pre-vetted approved manufacturers provide assurance of quality which is further enhanced by our supply chain risk capability.
Client Base
Approved by and servicing all major participants in the oil, gas, mining and power generation sectors throughout Australia and most of the southern hemisphere.
Quality Assurance System
A documented QA system is in place, operating in accordance with AS/ISO 9000. A copy of our QA manual is available on request.
Workers Compensation
Pursuant to Regulation 6.6.2(1) of the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1995,
Global Supply Line employees are protected for workers compensation for work related injury through Workcover Corporation and CGU Insurance.
Occupational Health & Safety
Global Supply Line operates in accordance with the
Occupational Health & Safety Act and specifically in accordance with AS 4801 (OHS AS 18001).
Insurance
$20 million public liability insurance - (QBE Insurance)
$20 million products liability insurance - (QBE Insurance) - Failure of products and damage
$1 million professional indemnity insurance - (QBE Insurance Ltd.)
Fraud and slander insurance - Loss of documents
Advice - Brecknock Insurance Brokers Pty. Ltd.
Certification
Certification is supplied in accordance with EN10204.3.1 (DIN 50049.3.1) on all products supplied.
The following is a QA summary on additional types of certification available:
STANDARD FACTORY QUALITY ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION
GLOBAL SUPPLY LINE FINAL VALVE INSPECTION PROCEDURE
GLOBAL SUPPLY LINE INSPECTION & TEST PLAN API6D VALVES
QA REQUIREMENTS COVERED
Fully guaranteed with warranty and full factory material and test certification
Product liability insurance
Applicable quality assurance
Applicable manufacturers data sheets
In compliance with required standards and approvals
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TEST DESCRIPTION
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APPLICABLE STANDARDS
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EXTENT OF TEST
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| Dye Penetrant | ASME V - Art. 6 and 24 | 10% on pressure containing |
| ASTM E165 | parts for non magnetic materials | |
| ANSI B16.34 - Annex D | (100% upon customer request) | |
| Magnetic particle | ASME V - Art. 7 and 22 | 10% on pressure containing |
| (dry and wet) | ASTM E709 | parts for magnetic materials |
| ANSI B16.34 - Annex C | (100% upon customer request) | |
| X and Gamma Ray | ASME - V - Art. 2 and 22 | |
| ASME VIII - Div 1 | Upon customer request | |
| ANSI B16.34 - Annex B | ||
| ASTM E142-E94 -E446-E186-E280 | ||
| Ultrasonic | ASME V - Art. 4 and 23 | |
| ASME VIII - Div 1 | ||
| ASTM A388 | ||
| Hydrostatic and | API 6D, API607 and API 6A | |
| pneumatic | BS 5146 and 6755 | |
| MSS-SP61 or to customer specs | ||
| Stem torque | API 6D and to customer requirements | |
| Visual and dimensional | Applicable ASTM Standards | |
| MSS-SP 44 and SP55 | 100.00% | |
| ANSI B16.34, B16.50, B16.10 | ||
| API 6D and 6A, BS 2080 | ||
| Alloy verification | Texas analyser 9266 | |
| Hardness | Nace MR01-75 | 100% of wetted components |
| High pressure gas tests | customer specifications |
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QUALITY CONTROL ON PROJECTS PROFILE
Global Sourcing
Global Supply
A. EXPEDITING AND SERVICES
Global Supply Line specialises in providing full service packs on your orders.
The following services are available:
- expediting activities
- inspections at sub-contracting units
- final testing witness inspections
- certification review
B. INSPECTION AND TESTING ACTIVITIES
Thanks to the experience gathered during many years of activity in the supply of products to major Australian and off-shore companies,
(click here for general final inspection procedure) Global Supply Line can provide professional competence in the management of a third party survey, review and witness of any required non-destructive tests in Adelaide or ex overseas factory, such as:
- X-Rays
- Ultrasonic Tests
- Magnetic Particle Inspection
- Positive Material Identification (in-house facilities)
Dye Penetrant Liquid Inspection (in-house facilities)
As well as the following product tests:
- pressure tests - pneumatic (in-house facilities)
- pressure tests - hydraulic (in-house facilities)
- pressure tests - gas high pressure tests (in-house facilities)
- helium fugitive emission tests
Also functional tests for special applications:
- low temperature tests
- cryogenic tests
- fugitive emission tests
- functional test on actuated equipment (in-house facilities)
- torque testing (in-house facilities)
The above activities usually require the use of special tools, equipment and qualified personnel normally provided by the manufacturer or by external qualified laboratories.
Upon request Global Supply Line can employ the services of independent and qualified institutes and laboratories to perform the inspection activities "on-site" or in neutral facilities. These survey and surveillance activities depend on collaboration with the manufacturer of the products to be supplied to Global Supply Line.
C. PROJECT INSPECTION ACTIVITIES
For any of your orders, Global Supply Line can perform or arrange, with strict attention to detail, the following activities. All activities are kept under full control of professional, specialist staff.
ACTIVITY
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STANDARD
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| Preliminary check to verify that the supplier has put in production the order according to the client's specifications, rules and parameters. | |
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| Follow up and expedite visits (on major projects) to verify that production is underway and the suppliers comply with contractual delivery dates. | |
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| Final review, or witnessing of inspection activities to confirm the final supply stages. | |
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| Certification review | |
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| Witnessed inspection during NDT, performed by independent authorised laboratories (UL, MPI, PMI, DPI, X-ray tests) | |
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| Witnessed inspection during special product/ equipment testing (low pressure tests, helium tests, fugitive emission tests) | |
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| Dimensional checks | |
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| Painting inspection | |
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| Packing inspection | |
When required, all the above activities are recorded by Global Supply Line and duly reported to its clients with written and photographic reports. The above services, usually agreed upon at the time of order, ensures the client that the quality of the product is assured at a fixed price, preventing delays in delivery that may be caused by late detection of any non-conformity. Global Supply Line selects its suppliers based on quality, liability and servicing. PMI TESTING Global Supply line offer positive material identification if required for a small surcharge and with no delay. We have non destructive metallurgical X-ray testing capability for the following chemical elements :
A105, WCB, LCB, LF2, LCC, WCC, CF8, CF8M, F51, F53, A20 and Monel. |
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