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Rolled metal inspection ensures quality control at different stages of the logistics chain, minimizing trade risks associated with specification deviations, discrepancies in quantity, or incomplete documentation for export and import operations.

CISS GROUP provides rolled metal inspection services for major metallurgical holdings, processing plants, scrap steel suppliers, and international metal trading companies. These services cover procurement, storage, loading, and unloading at intermediate warehouses and global ports.

Rolled metal inspection requires strict control measures during loading, transportation, and unloading to prevent destruction, deformation, and distortion of the cargo. Inspectors ensure that reinforcing bars are securely tied in bundles and properly packed to prevent movement and damage during transit.

Accredited inspectors and laboratory technicians from CISS GROUP conduct inspections at every stage of the supply chain.

The main stages of rolled metal inspection:

Incoming and outgoing rolled metal inspection

This stage includes procurement, delivery to warehouses or ports, and removal from metallurgical plants. CISS GROUP inspectors assess storage conditions, verify marking and compliance with specified parameters (grade, type, diameter), monitor the weighing process, and take samples.

Container and vessel hold cleanliness inspection

A visual inspection ensures the cleanliness and suitability of containers and vessel holds for rolled metal transportation. Inspectors examine internal surfaces, assess the integrity of locks, hinges, and fasteners, and check rubber seals on container doors and hold covers.

Loading process monitoring and sampling

During loading, inspectors oversee operations, confirm gross and net weight, and conduct weight checks using the draft survey method. They monitor the fumigation process, visually assess cargo quality, and collect samples according to international sampling standards. At the end of loading, inspectors seal containers or holds and document findings in real-time reports. CISS GROUP provides 24/7 inspection and sampling services.

Laboratory analysis of rolled metal quality

Quality testing is conducted exclusively in accredited laboratories following international contractual standards.

• Tensile tests determine tensile strength and yield strength, with deformation measured by contact or non-contact methods.
• Bending tests evaluate the material’s ability to withstand bending forces. The specimen is deflected at approximately 90° to assess its performance.
• Reverse bending tests determine whether the material can return to its initial state without damage. The sample is straightened, and cracks or other defects are examined through final visual inspection. These tests are typically conducted at room temperature.
• Fatigue testing evaluates structural damage under cyclic loading conditions. This test assesses the impact of mechanical stress, temperature variations, and external factors on the reinforcement material. For example, pipeline fittings are subjected to pressure levels far exceeding those encountered in actual operation.

Photo and video reporting

Each inspection stage is documented through photographs and videos, timestamped for accuracy. Upon completion, CISS GROUP provides a detailed photo report covering all inspection and control stages.

Certification

Following the inspection, final certificates or reports are issued. Clients can verify document authenticity via a unique QR code, granting access to digital certificates on the CISS GROUP website. Digital cryptographic signatures ensure security and reliability.

Digitally signed certificates are often required by banks for trade financing verification, particularly in letter-of-credit transactions.

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