Independent support for industrial assignments
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Witnessing & inspection
FAT witnessing
Independent attendance at factory acceptance tests, with a clear record of the equipment, test sequence and results presented. Keep your project team informed before equipment leaves the manufacturer.
FAT witnessing
Independent attendance at factory acceptance tests, with a clear record of the equipment, test sequence and results presented. Keep your project team informed before equipment leaves the manufacturer.
About this service
A factory acceptance test (FAT) is carried out at the manufacturer’s premises before shipment to demonstrate that the equipment or system has been manufactured and operates in accordance with the approved drawings, specifications, test procedure and agreed inspection plan. Depending on the equipment, the programme may include identification and document checks, dimensional and visual checks, functional sequences, alarms and interlocks, performance verification, pressure or leakage testing and review of calibration records. Ligoteck attends the agreed witness or hold points, records what was presented and tested, notes the results stated by the manufacturer, and identifies deviations, interruptions and outstanding items for follow-up.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include record equipment identification and the test procedure used, observe the agreed demonstrations and record results presented and document interruptions, outstanding items and follow-up actions. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
A structured witness report with test references, observations and permitted photographs.
Request this serviceNDT witnessing
Independent witnessing of non-destructive testing on welds, components and industrial equipment. We document the method demonstrated, items examined and results supplied by the testing party.
NDT witnessing
Independent witnessing of non-destructive testing on welds, components and industrial equipment. We document the method demonstrated, items examined and results supplied by the testing party.
About this service
Non-destructive testing (NDT) examines materials and components without damaging their intended use. Methods include ultrasonic testing (UT), radiographic testing (RT), magnetic particle testing (MT) and penetrant testing (PT). The method depends on the material and examination scope.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include record component or weld identification and the NDT method demonstrated, reference the supplied procedure, personnel records and equipment information and observe accessible test activities and record the results and reports provided. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
A traceable witness report identifying the examination scope, documents supplied, observations and outstanding records.
Request this serviceVisual inspection
A structured look at goods and equipment, focusing on accessible surfaces, identification and visible condition. Findings are recorded clearly so you can follow up with the supplier.
Visual inspection
A structured look at goods and equipment, focusing on accessible surfaces, identification and visible condition. Findings are recorded clearly so you can follow up with the supplier.
About this service
Visual inspection provides an organised record of what can be seen on the items presented. It is useful during fabrication, before dispatch or when checking delivered equipment.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include observe accessible surfaces, finish and visible workmanship, record item identification and the areas made available and photograph visible concerns and reference the agreed checklist. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
An item-based observation report with photographs and clearly identified areas requiring follow-up.
Request this serviceFinal inspection
An organised final visit to document equipment condition, identification and the records available at the end of manufacturing. Receive a clear overview of completed activities and remaining items.
Final inspection
An organised final visit to document equipment condition, identification and the records available at the end of manufacturing. Receive a clear overview of completed activities and remaining items.
About this service
Final inspection brings together the agreed checks near the end of production. It helps the project team understand the condition of the equipment and the status of the supporting documentation.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include record equipment presented and its visible condition, follow the agreed final-visit checklist and record open items and documents still to be supplied. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
A final-visit report with equipment references, photographs and an outstanding-item list.
Request this servicePre-shipment inspection
Checks before dispatch covering the goods presented, quantities, markings, packaging and visible condition. Identify differences while the shipment is still at the supplier’s premises.
Pre-shipment inspection
Checks before dispatch covering the goods presented, quantities, markings, packaging and visible condition. Identify differences while the shipment is still at the supplier’s premises.
About this service
Pre-shipment inspection provides a practical record of the goods prepared for delivery. The agreed scope may combine item checks, packing-list comparison and observation of transport preparation.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include compare presented goods with supplied shipment documents, record quantities, identification, packaging and visible condition and document discrepancies and items not available for checking. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
A shipment-focused report with item references, packing observations and permitted photographs.
Request this serviceGoods & shipment checks
Quantity verification
Document the quantities presented and compare them with the supplied order or packing list. Clear item references help procurement teams resolve shortages, excess items and counting differences.
Quantity verification
Document the quantities presented and compare them with the supplied order or packing list. Clear item references help procurement teams resolve shortages, excess items and counting differences.
About this service
Quantity verification records the number of goods accessible for the agreed check. The counting approach and any sealed or inaccessible packages are recorded alongside the results.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include count accessible items using the agreed approach, compare recorded quantities with the supplied schedule and identify shortages, excess quantities and counting limitations. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
A quantity record with item references and a list of differences from the supplied documents.
Request this servicePackaging inspection
Observe the packaging, protective measures and visible condition of goods prepared for transport. A documented check helps your team follow up on packing concerns before dispatch.
Packaging inspection
Observe the packaging, protective measures and visible condition of goods prepared for transport. A documented check helps your team follow up on packing concerns before dispatch.
About this service
Packaging inspection records how goods are packed and protected at the time of the visit. The check follows the packaging instructions supplied for the assignment.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include observe crates, pallets, wrapping and accessible protective materials, compare visible packing features with supplied instructions and record external damage, exposed areas and packing concerns. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
A packaging observation report with package references and supporting photographs.
Request this serviceMarking and labelling verification
Compare visible product and package identification with the information supplied for the shipment. We record missing, unclear or inconsistent labels to support traceability and logistics.
Marking and labelling verification
Compare visible product and package identification with the information supplied for the shipment. We record missing, unclear or inconsistent labels to support traceability and logistics.
About this service
Marking and labelling verification checks the identification shown on goods and packaging against the supplied references. This helps connect physical items with order and shipment records.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include record serial numbers, tag numbers and package identifiers, compare accessible labels with supplied documents and photograph missing, unclear or inconsistent markings. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
An identification record showing the markings observed and differences requiring follow-up.
Request this serviceVisible-damage inspection
Document obvious external damage to goods, equipment or packaging. A clear photographic record helps your team understand the condition observed and plan the next steps.
Visible-damage inspection
Document obvious external damage to goods, equipment or packaging. A clear photographic record helps your team understand the condition observed and plan the next steps.
About this service
Visible-damage inspection focuses on externally observable condition at a specified time and location. It is useful before dispatch, on receipt or after handling activities.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include observe accessible items and packaging for obvious damage, record the location and extent of visible dents, scratches or deformation and link photographs to individual items and package references. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
A dated condition report with an item-based damage register and photographs.
Request this servicePacking-list verification
Compare the goods and package identifiers presented with the supplier’s packing list. We highlight missing entries, inconsistent descriptions and differences in the quantities observed.
Packing-list verification
Compare the goods and package identifiers presented with the supplier’s packing list. We highlight missing entries, inconsistent descriptions and differences in the quantities observed.
About this service
Packing-list verification connects the physical shipment with its dispatch documents. It provides an organised record of which listed items were presented and which require clarification.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include match accessible items and packages to packing-list entries, record quantities and identification details and document missing entries and inconsistent descriptions. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
An annotated comparison record and a concise discrepancy list.
Request this serviceLoading and unloading supervision
Observe agreed loading or unloading activities and document package handling, visible condition and the sequence presented. Give your logistics team a useful record of the operation.
Loading and unloading supervision
Observe agreed loading or unloading activities and document package handling, visible condition and the sequence presented. Give your logistics team a useful record of the operation.
About this service
Loading and unloading supervision provides independent attendance during an agreed handling activity. Observations focus on the shipment, handling sequence and accessible condition before and after movement.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include record the packages and vehicle or container references presented, observe accessible handling and positioning activities and document visible condition changes and interruptions. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
A handling-activity report with shipment references, observations and permitted photographs.
Request this serviceDocuments & reporting
Document review
Organise and review the documents supplied for your assignment, checking references, revisions and completeness. Receive a clear record of missing information and items that need clarification.
Document review
Organise and review the documents supplied for your assignment, checking references, revisions and completeness. Receive a clear record of missing information and items that need clarification.
About this service
Document review provides a structured view of the records made available for a project or inspection visit. The review follows the document requirements and checklist supplied by the client.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include check document titles, references and revision status, compare the supplied records with the requested document list and record missing pages, inconsistent references and open queries. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
A document register with review notes and a list of outstanding information.
Request this serviceMaterial certificate review
Review supplied material certificates and connect their identification details with the items presented. We record document references, heat numbers and missing information to support traceability.
Material certificate review
Review supplied material certificates and connect their identification details with the items presented. We record document references, heat numbers and missing information to support traceability.
About this service
Material certificates contain information supplied about a material batch and its recorded test results. A structured review helps organise these records and connect them to the relevant components.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include record certificate references and material identification, compare available heat or batch numbers with item markings and note missing records and inconsistent traceability details. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
A certificate review register with item references and outstanding traceability queries.
Request this serviceInspection report review
Review the inspection reports supplied for your project, focusing on scope, references and the observations recorded. Bring outstanding findings and missing supporting records into one clear overview.
Inspection report review
Review the inspection reports supplied for your project, focusing on scope, references and the observations recorded. Bring outstanding findings and missing supporting records into one clear overview.
About this service
Inspection report review helps project teams navigate records from manufacturers or other parties. It connects the reported activity with the equipment references and follow-up information made available.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include record report references, visit dates and equipment identification, review the stated scope and supporting attachments and compile reported open items and missing follow-up records. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
A report review summary with a referenced list of queries and outstanding documents.
Request this servicePhoto documentation and reporting
Create an organised photographic record of equipment, markings, activities and visible findings. Captions and item references make the images useful for remote project teams.
Photo documentation and reporting
Create an organised photographic record of equipment, markings, activities and visible findings. Captions and item references make the images useful for remote project teams.
About this service
Photo documentation turns permitted site photographs into a traceable record. Images are organised around the assignment scope and linked to the relevant items and observations.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include capture overall views and relevant detail photographs where permitted, record item references, visit context and useful captions and organise the images alongside concise factual observations. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
A captioned photo record or illustrated visit report suited to the agreed reporting format.
Request this serviceSite visits and factual reporting
An independent presence at your factory, supplier or industrial site, followed by a structured visit report. Receive a clear account of the items presented, activities observed and information supplied.
Site visits and factual reporting
An independent presence at your factory, supplier or industrial site, followed by a structured visit report. Receive a clear account of the items presented, activities observed and information supplied.
About this service
A site visit provides first-hand information when your project team cannot attend in person. The visit is organised around a defined scope, location and reporting need.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include attend the agreed location and record the visit scope, document items, activities and records made available and summarise observations and outstanding follow-up information. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
A factual visit report with attendance details, references and permitted photographs.
Request this serviceVendor oversight
Vendor surveillance
Scheduled visits to observe agreed supplier activities and keep your project team informed. Consistent records help you follow manufacturing milestones and outstanding documentation.
Vendor surveillance
Scheduled visits to observe agreed supplier activities and keep your project team informed. Consistent records help you follow manufacturing milestones and outstanding documentation.
About this service
Vendor surveillance provides a series of agreed observation visits during an order or project. Visit frequency and reporting priorities are tailored to the manufacturing stage.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include attend agreed manufacturing or inspection milestones, record the activities and equipment presented and track previously reported open items and new information. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
Periodic surveillance reports with milestone observations and a referenced follow-up list.
Request this serviceManufacturing progress monitoring
Record the production status visible during supplier visits and compare it with the schedule provided. Clear updates help your team understand completed stages, work in progress and stated delays.
Manufacturing progress monitoring
Record the production status visible during supplier visits and compare it with the schedule provided. Clear updates help your team understand completed stages, work in progress and stated delays.
About this service
Manufacturing progress monitoring provides a dated snapshot of production at the vendor’s premises. Observed progress and information reported by the supplier are identified clearly in the record.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include record visible production stages and equipment status, compare observed milestones with the supplied schedule and document supplier updates and items awaiting completion. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
A progress report with dated observations, schedule references and permitted photographs.
Request this serviceExpediting and status reporting
Follow up with suppliers on production milestones, documentation and dispatch readiness. Consolidated status updates help your project team track outstanding actions and schedule changes.
Expediting and status reporting
Follow up with suppliers on production milestones, documentation and dispatch readiness. Consolidated status updates help your project team track outstanding actions and schedule changes.
About this service
Expediting provides organised follow-up on the information needed to move an order forward. Updates may combine agreed site visits with supplier status information and document tracking.
Depending on the agreed scope, the service may include follow up on stated milestone dates and outstanding records, record supplier explanations for delays and planned next steps and maintain a referenced action list for the project team. The activity follows the inspection request, applicable procedure, inspection plan or checklist made available for the visit.
A consolidated status report with milestones, outstanding actions and supplier updates.
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