quality and security
ISO CERTIFIED since 1994
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AFAQ Certificate ISO 9001 : 2015
We are ISO Certified since 1994. As foreseen, we have a detailed Quality Manual and we stricly follow our Quality System procedures.
Drop Tests
We regularly perform drop test on all our products by issuing a test report, which can also be sent to customer if requested. Additionaly, we can perform drop test on customer request by also test the Cap and/or Guard with customer’s valve.
Drop Test ISO 11117:2019
- The protection device shall be tested to prove that under rough handling conditions, the test valve maintains its operability
- This test shall be carried out with cap or guard at room temperature +20° C and at -20° or a lower temperature if specified (6.7.1)
- The protection device together with the valve for which it is intended shall be fitted to a test cylinder
- This assembly shall be dropped vertically at an angle of 30°, the cap or guard directed downwards. There shall be a distance of 1,20 mt between the lowest point of the guard or cap and the impact surface (6.7.5)
Drop Test TC/DOT:2007
- Each cylinder with a valve must be equipped with a protective metal cap, other valve protection device or an overpack which is sufficient to protect the valve from breakage or leakage resulting from a drop of 2.0 mt./7 feet onto a non-yelding surface, such as concrete or steel
- Impact must be at an orientation most likely to cause damage, as specified in 173.4