1. INSPECTION STANDARD
Our inspections abide by the Single Sampling Plans for Normal Inspection (SSPNI). 2. TOOLS
2.1 Hammer and tapping block
2.2 Vernier caliper
2.3 Feeler gauges
2.4 Target caliper for face veneer
2.5 Micrometer and metal bases
2.6 Measuring tape
2.7 Moisture meter
2.8 Light refractor
2.9 Single or multiple blade tool, cutting grid, soft brush, adhesive tape, magnifying glass
2.10 Pencils, sharpener, sand paper, pencil trolley, eraser
2.11 Pen, inspection forms, digital camera, video camera
3. SAMPLING
We sample in accordance with Level II of SSPNI
4. INSPECTION PROCEDURE
4.1 We ensure the inspection table in flat.
4.2 We first check product quantity: number of m2 per carton, number of cartons per pallet and number of pallets per container.
4.3 We then check that packaging is appropriate: wrapping, boxing, palleting, foiling, bagging, marking, labelling and printing.
4.4 We determine the sample size in accordance with Level II of SSPNI.
4.5 We randomly select cartons for inspection. We mark selected cartons with Global Wood Products' s chop for easy identification and to ensure cartons inspected are in fact those selected.
4.6 We open every selected carton and individually inspect every single plank.
4.7 Plank inspection is broken down in:
4.7.1 Measurement
Length
Width
Thickness
Geometry
4.7.2 Moisture content
4.7.3 Wood grade
4.7.4 Plank joining
4.7.5 Cupping
4.7.6 Height difference
4.7.7 Locking system depth
4.7.8 Length warping
4.7.9 Varnish brightness
4.7.10 Varnish adherence
4.7.11 Varnish hardness
4.8 Container closing and sealing
4.9 We write all data into Global Wood Products's inspection report and substantiate it with pictures
4.10 We film the full inspection process all they way to the closing and sealing of the container
 
5. ASSESSING TEST RESULTS
We accept or reject an order on the basis of Acceptance Quality Levels (AQL) 0.65, 1.0 and 2.5 for Class A, B and C defects.
| AQL' s for Class A, B and C defects |
| Defect |
Specification |
AQL (m2) |
| 0.65 |
1.0 |
2.5 |
| 20FCL |
40FCL |
20FCL |
40FCL |
20FCL |
40FCL |
| Class A |
varnish adherence force, varnish brightness index
|
1.5 |
2.5 |
|
|
|
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| Class B |
moisture content, straightness of right angles and parallel sides, width, joining of tongue and groove, deformation |
|
|
2.5 |
3.5 |
|
|
| Class C |
length, thickness, wood grade inconsistency |
|
|
|
|
5.5 |
7.5 |
According to the SSPNI:
For a 20' container with 1,000 m2 of solid wood flooring, the sample size would be 80 m2. The container would be rejected if within the 80 m2 inspected there were more than 1.5 m2 of class A defects, more than 2.5 m2 of class B defects or more than 5.5 m2 of class C defects.
For a 40' container with 3,000 m2 of engineered wood flooring, the sample size would be 125 m2. The container would be rejected if within the 125 m2 inspected there were more than 2.5 m2 of class A defects, more than 3.5 m2 of class B defects or more than 7.5 m2 of class C defects.
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For example, for a 20' container with 1,000 m2 of solid wood flooring, the sample size would be 80 m2; for a 40' container with 3,000 m2 of engineered wood flooring, the sample size would be 125 m2.
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