Satisfying customer requirements is more than just designing a bag. Quality is inherent in every part of process. From the choice of materials, to the use of advanced technology, to the maintenance of safety standarts and to the timely delivery of the finished goods- all are of equal importance in making a satisfying Technopac product.
Quality standards
Quality standards are applied to ensure that the system works properly and the final product meets the desired criteria. A quality assurance system such as ISO 9001 stipulates certain regulations for the achivement of this purpose. All Technopac`s production partners obtained ISO 9002 certification. This endorsement confirmed the manufacturing standarts, accountability and documentation. Soon with the increasing demands in a better quality and service, the production took another step forward and was accredited by ISO-9001-2000 during the last quarter of 2003 as well as by ISO 14001 and updated to ISO 9001:2000 version. We continuously works for better quality.
Quality assurance
Quality is Technopac`s highest priority. Our production partner has a complete in-house quality control laboratory for testing purposes including a test rig for FIBCs.
The Quality control process consists of three major steps:
- material inspection and testing
- process inspection and testing
- final quality control
During the material inspection, yarn is tested for width and strength. Once yarn is woven, fabric is tested once again for width, fabric weight, weaving density as well as the strength of the warp and weft. Samples taken out of fabric are also tested for UV resistance. This meticulous process inspection also applies to the final quality control where the bags are measured and visually checked to ensure the customer's specifications. Finally, a strength test is applied using bursting test equipment.
Test parameters:
- elongation test
- breaking test
- UV resistance test
- coating performance test
- sifting test
- cyclic top lift and load to failure tests
- tear test
- topple test
- drop test
- stacking test
- fabric test
- friction test
All these tests are applied for the ultimate quality of the final product.
Traceability
In the unlikely event of a production flaw our production partners are able to track back through the production process, all the way to the raw material or to identify the problem. Using the traceability of quality assurance system all non-conforming products are marked in the plant using special means. Any non-conformities are immediately corrected and necessary measures are implemented to correct the problem.
The result of this stringent quality assurance program is the product that customers of Technopac have come to trust and depend on.