QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

PRODUCT NAME :UPVC PIPES AND SPECIALS WITH SOLVENT CEMENT JOINTS
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Component /
Material

Characteristics
Check

Category

Type of
Check

Quantum of
Check

Reference
Documents

Acceptance
Norms

Format of Record

Agency

Remarks

1.0 RAW MATERIAL CONTROL

1.1 P.V.C. Resin

1.2 COMPOSITION
OF PVC

1.3 Stabiliser

1.4 Lubricant

a. K-Value

Critical

IS 4669/68
Clause-8

1 / Batch

IS:4669/1998

IS:4669/1998

Supplier TC

Supplier

Verification of
TC by IA

b. Bulk Density

Major

Clause-7

1 / Batch

IS:4669/1998

IS:4669/1998

Supplier TC

Supplier

c. Loss in weight
on heating

- do -

Clause-5

1 / Batch

IS:4669/1998

IS:4669/1998

Supplier TC

Supplier

Verification of
TC by IA
Verification of
TC by IA

d .Monomer Content

- do -

Appendix 'A'

1 / Batch

IS:10151/1982

IS:10151/1982

- do -

- do -

- do -

a. Catalyst

Major

Chemical
Analysis

1 / Batch

IS:10151/1982

IS:10151/1982

- do -

- do -

- do -

b. Polymerisation of
inhibtors
c. Emulsifying
agents
d. Miscellaneous
additives
e. Titanium dioxide
f. Plasticizers

Major

1 / Batch

- do -

Chemical
Analysis
- do -

- do -

- do -

1 / Batch

- do - do -

- do - do -

1 / Batch
1 / Batch

g. Other pigments
and colour if any

- do -

- do -

1 / Batch

IS:9833/1981

IS:9833/1981

Supplier TC

- do -

- do -

a. Metal Content

Major

Chemical
Analysis

1 / Batch

Supplier TC

Supplier

- do -

b. Moisture content

Major

a. Softening point

Major

Supplier

- do -

1 / Batch

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Component /
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1.5 Filler

Characteristics
Check

Type of
Check

Quantum of
Check

Chemical
Analysis

1/Batch

Major

Analysis

1/Batch

Category

a.Moisture content
b. CO CO3 Content

Reference
Documents

IS:918/1968

Acceptance
Norms

IS:918/1968

Format of Record

Agency

Remarks

Supplier

- do -

Supplier

- do -

Mixing Report

Supplier

Mixing report of
each control unit
can be furnished
for the verification

Production Report

Supplier

Verification of
reports by IA

Supplier TC

2.0 PROCESS CONTROL

2.1 Mixing of PVC
with ingridents

Bulk density

Critical

Physical

1 / Batch/ 1 Day

2.2 Extrusion

Temprature

Critical

Visual

Continues

Manufacturer's
own standard

2.3 Cooling & sizing

Dimensions

- do -

every hour

IS:49851/1988 IS:49851/1988

- do -

- do -

- do -

2.4 Socketing

Dimensions

Critical

Measuring
instrument
Measuring
instrument

every hour

IS:49851/1988 IS:49851/1988

Observation chart

- do -

Verification of
reports
by
IA.Required
only for bell end
pipes

Major

Visual

100%

Major

visual &
measuring
instruments

Samples as
per
IS:4985/1988

IS:4985/1988
Clause-5

IS:4985/1988
Clause-5

- do -

- do -

b. Reversion Test

Critical

IS:12235
part 5/1986

Samples as
per
IS:4985/1988

Samples as per
IS:4985/1988
clause - 6.4

Samples as per
IS:4985/1988
clause - 6.4

- do -

- do -

c. Stress Relief Test

Critical

IS:12235
part 5/1986

- do -

- do -

- do -

- do -

- do -

d. Impact Test

Critical

IS:12235
part 9/1986

- do -

IS:4985/1988
Clause-7.2

IS:4985/1988
Clause-7.2

- do -

- do -

3.0 FINISHED PIPES:

3.1 Finished pipes.
Appearance/ surface
defects

3.2 Acceptance Tests a. Visual &

dimensions

Manufacturer's
own standard

IS:4985/1988
Clause 6.1

Manufacturer's
Q.C.report

IA

on sample
present as per
IS:1985 88

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Component /
Material

3.3 Type Tests

4.0

Characteristics
Check

Category

Type of
Check

Quantum of
Check

Reference
Documents

Acceptance
Norms

Format of Record

Agency

- do -

- do -

Remarks

e. Hydrostatic test

Critical

IS:12235
part 8/1986

- do -

IS:4985/1988
Clause-7.1,
A-1.8 & Table 8

IS:4985/1988
Clause-7.1,
A-1.8 & Table 8

f. Sp. Gravity

Critical

IS:8543 Part 1
/Sec 2/1979

- do -

IS:4985/1988
Clause-6.8

IS:4985/1988
Clause-6.8

g. Marking

Major

Visual

- do -

IS:4985/1988
Clause-10

IS:4985/1988
Clause-10

Manufacturer's
Q.C.report

IA

a. Capacity

Critical

IS:12235 Part
3/1986

Sample as
IS:4985/88

IS:4985/1988
Clause-6.2

IS:4985/1988
Clause-6.2

Manufacturer's
Q.C.report

Supplier

b. Test effect on
water

Critical

IS:12235 Part
4/1986

Sample as
IS:4985/88

IS:4985/1988
Clause-6.3

IS:4985/1988
Clause-6.3

Test Report
approved by the
Agency

- do -

Verification of
report by IA
- do -

c. Test for resistance

to H2S04

Critical

IS:12235 Part
7/1986

Sample as
IS:4985/88

IS:4985/1988
Clause-6.6

IS:4985/1988
Clause-6.6

Manufacturers QC
report

- do -

- do -

d. Hydrostatic
pressure test

Critical

IS:12235 Part
8/1986

Sample as
IS:4985/88

IS:4985/1988
Clause-7.1

IS:4985/1988
Clause-7.1

Manufacturers QC
report

- do -

- do -

Major

Visual

100%

As per contract

As per contract

QC Report

IA

Samples
double stamped
with
PVC
indelible ink

- do -

SEALING & STAMPING

4.1 Screen printed

with PVC ink

Visibility clarity of
stamp

5.0 PACKING & DESPATCH

5.1 To be packed and despatched as per contract guide lines in para 4 of IS:7634-Part-III/1975.

NOTE :1. Manufacturer will give a copy of material test reports before inspection is commenced by I.A.
2. All measuring and testing equipment shall be calibrated regularly and put upto IA for verification.
3. One copy of type test report will be handed over to IA for verification.