Pre-Shipment QC Checklist for Commercial Kitchen Equipment

A factory's own final check is not an inspection - it is the seller grading their own work. This is the checklist our inspectors run on every order before it is loaded, and the same list you can hand to any third-party inspector you appoint.

1. Material

• Grade matches the order (mill certificate on file; XRF spot test when in doubt).
• Thickness measured with a caliper at multiple points, tops and shelves separately.
• Surface finish uniform, protective film intact, no scratches through the film.

2. Dimensions and structure

• Overall length, width and height within a few millimetres of the drawing.
• Undershelf height, backsplash height and bowl positions as drawn.
• Unit stands level; adjustable feet turn freely; castors roll and lock.

3. Welds and edges

• Corner welds continuous, ground smooth, no pinholes or burn-through.
• No sharp edges anywhere a hand can reach; folded edges finished.
• Joints rigid - the unit does not rack when pushed from a corner.

4. Powered equipment

• Voltage, frequency and plug match the destination market on the order.
• Burners ignite evenly; heating elements reach temperature; thermostats cycle.
• Refrigeration: pull-down test to working temperature, door seals checked with the door closed on a strip of paper.

5. Packing and loading

• Film and corner protection on; accessories and spare parts counted into the carton.
• Cartons labelled with model and order number.
• Loading photographed: stacking order, separation between pieces, container filled as planned.

The report is the point

An inspection you cannot see is a promise. Every order we handle ends with a photo (and where useful, video) report - measurements, tests and the loaded container - sent for your approval before the container is sealed. If you prefer your own inspector or an agency such as a third-party inspection company, we coordinate access with the factory instead of treating it as a problem.