Iron ore pellets inspection
Iron ore pellets 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 iron ore pellets 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.
Iron ore pellets inspection is primarily conducted during loading and unloading operations. Inspectors ensure that pellets are dropped from a height of no more than 1.5 meters to minimize breakage during handling.
Accredited inspectors and laboratory technicians from CISS GROUP conduct inspections at every stage of the supply chain.
Main stages of iron ore pellets inspection:
Incoming and outgoing inspection
This stage includes procurement, delivery to warehouses or ports, and removal from storage facilities. CISS GROUP inspectors assess storage conditions, verify labeling, ensure compliance with marking labels, check cargo weight, and take samples.
Container and vessel hold cleanliness inspection
A visual inspection of containers and empty holds ensures cleanliness and suitability for 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 established procedures. 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 iron ore pellets quality
Quality testing is conducted exclusively in accredited laboratories following international contractual standards. Laboratory tests assess pellet strength through crushing tests and measure the yield of fines (0.5-0.6 mm) after the abrasion test in a drum.
Chemical analyses determine iron, sulfur, and phosphorus content. The basicity index is also evaluated, indicating the ratio of basic oxides to acidic oxides, along with the presence of harmful impurities and fines.
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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