Operators, their contractors and engineering consultancies order all kinds of equipment worldwide. This may relate to stand-alone equipment, or to a series of equipment that form part of an installation or of a complex project. Our experts offer inspection services so that you are assured that the equipment you ordered meets the technical and administrative requirements.

What you need to know

Vinçotte (member of Kiwa Group) offers inspection services on your request. Your most important requirement is to ensure that the equipment that you have ordered satisfies the technical and administrative requirements laid down in your orders. Depending on the case, such requirements may or may not be laid down in the applicable regulations.

This includes a wide range of products:

  • boilers
  • heat exchangers
  • reactors
  • columns
  • valves
  • plates, tubes, fittings, etc.
  • pumps
  • compressors
  • electric motors

All the services of Vinçotte can make a contribution in this connection, either separately or in synergy.

In view of globalisation of purchases, these services have to be provided in a variety of countries. We have a network of foreign offices and well-established inspectors at our disposal. In addition to the technical aspects, we also coordinate the inspection activities with all the parties involved, until the completion of the service.

Our staff is trained and qualified in various industrial sectors where these regulations and standards apply, in order to guarantee the value provided by the inspection service.

Depending on the requirements, a detailed report, a declaration, or final certification is issued to confirm that the product complies with the required provisions.

Advantages

Our service offers you:

  • A detailed report as to whether the product meets the required criteria during the design, manufacturing and test stages, and in its final state. The deviations from the specifications are also identified and are specified after inspection.
  • Technical support by Vinçotte, due to its many specialists in the various sectors.