Quality Assurance &
Certified Testing

Quality Has to Be Proven — Not Promised.

An imported component is only a good value if it meets the print, specification, and performance requirements you purchased it for. Our quality program combines factory-level inspection and production controls with appropriate testing and documentation.

Material Specialist combines in-house laboratory capabilities with specialized testing support in China and the United States. We verify product quality before, during and after production, with testing tailored to the applicable specifications and customer requirements.

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We make Fastener Sourcing simple

by ensuring that fasteners and hardware meet quality requirements.

Independent Testing When You Need It

When a product or application requires independent verification, we coordinate testing through qualified U.S. laboratories. Our laboratory resources include Carver Labs in El Cajon, California, when their specialized fastener testing and engineering capabilities are appropriate to the requirement.

We coordinate quality control throughout the manufacturing process, including:

  • Raw-material verification
  • Dimensional inspection
  • Thread inspection
  • Mechanical testing
  • Coating and plating verification
  • Lot traceability
  • Packaging and labeling verification
  • Final inspection

Standards & Specifications

Products can be manufactured and supplied to the following specifications:

  • ASTM
  • ASME
  • ISO
  • DIN
  • SAE
  • IFI
  • Customer-specific Specs

with required documentation and testing.

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Engineering & Technical Support

Depending on the application, specialized technical resources can assist with:

  • Print-to-part quality oversight
  • Fastener application questions
  • Failure investigation
  • Quality problem resolution
  • Specialized fastener testing
  • Technical documentation
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PPAP & First Article Inspection

For customers requiring automotive or OEM-level documentation, we can support PPAP and FAI requirements, including:

  • PSW
  • Control Plans
  • PFMEA
  • Process Capability Studies
  • Dimensional layouts
  • Material certifications
  • Testing documentation
  • Lot traceability
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Complete Documentation

  • Material Test Reports
  • Mechanical Test Reports
  • Plating and Coating Certifications
  • Dimensional Inspection Reports
  • PPAP Documentation
  • FAI Reports
  • Certificates of Conformance
  • Lot Traceability Records
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The Result

Quality control, testing, documentation, and traceability built into the supply chain.

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We Inspect.
We Test.
We Certify.

You tell us what you need. We will…

  • Source it

  • Manage production

  • Inspect it

  • Document it

  • Import it

  • and Deliver it