QA/QC & Third Party Coating Inspection Services NJ

QA/QC Inspection plays a critical role in the application of industrial coatings, ensuring they are applied correctly in line with approved specifications. If QA/QC inspections are not performed correctly, they can lead to paintwork failures. This might result in corrosion or costly repairs, especially if it leads to structural shortcomings.

At NJ Reliable Coatings, we offer various inspection tests and measurements that ensure the coating quality. The different tests and measurements include:

• environmental testing
• dry film thickness
• wet film thickness measurement testing
• holiday or pinhole detection testing
• spark testing, hardness testing
• failure analysis
• anchor profile testing
• visual cleanliness inspection

Coating inspections are performed by experienced in-house inspectors, including a Certified NACE CIP Level 3 Inspector. Our inspectors conduct measurements, testing, evaluations, and documentation to ensure all coating work meets applicable standards and specifications.

Yes, the QA/QC inspection can be provided for third-party inspection. NJ Reliable Coatings LLC is also an independent coating inspection company with operations across New Jersey.

QA/QC coating inspections are beneficial for facilities and structures where surface protection, corrosion prevention, and public safety are critical. This includes industrial facilities, infrastructure components, tanks, pipelines, bridges, and public buildings that require long-term coating performance.

Inspection reporting is very detailed and comprehensive, and includes a complete record of the coating procedure. It consists of a complete project report detailing the progress and work on site, and the results of tests and measurements taken to ensure the coating process conforms to the specific standards.

Yes, inspection plans can be done on a project-to-project basis. A Certified NACE CIP Level 3 Inspector can provide a facility inspection plan tailored to the owner’s requirements, reflecting the unique circumstances.

Yes. Our inspectors follow the inspection process manually and remain on-site throughout the coating application to verify surface preparation, coating application, and compliance with approved specifications.

Quality Assurance (QA) is defect-preventative, ensuring the proper procedures are in place before the actual coating task to prevent defects. Quality Control (QC) is the process of detecting defects by inspecting and testing the applied coating. QA is process-driven, while QC is product-driven. Both are important for ensuring the coating job is done according to standards.