ISPM 15
IPPC Heat-Treated / Plywood
Customs-Compliant Crating Zero Quarantine Holds
VCI + Desiccant
Multi-Tier Anti-Rust Barrier
Machined Face Protection 6–12 Months Standard Shelf Life
Dual Tagging
SS316 Rivet + ISO 780 Stencil
100% Traceable to Packing List Clear Sling & C.G. Markings
MDR + IRN
Dual Waterproof Pouches
Inside Crate & Exterior Envelope Complete 3.1 MTRs & Test Charts
Standard Operating Procedure
5-Step Standard Export Packaging Protocol
Each shipment follows a disciplined, 5-stage preservation workflow to ensure industrial valves arrive at overseas project sites in factory-tested condition.
Cavity De-Watering & Transit Positioning
Post-Hydro Drainage & Seat Seal Protection
After hydrostatic testing, all internal cavities are thoroughly drained with compressed hot air. Valves are set into their engineered transit positions: Ball valves 100% Fully Open to prevent seat ring deformation; Gate/Globe valves 100% Fully Closed to protect stem threads; Butterfly valves closed with disc relaxed (or metal-seated closed).
Flange Face Preservation & Heavy End Caps
Ra 3.2–6.3µm Serration Shielding
Machined flange raised faces and RTJ grooves are coated with high-tack rust-preventative grease or peelable protective varnish. Heavy-duty UV-stabilized plastic end caps with retaining lugs are fitted (≤24"), or bolted multilayer plywood blind covers with full-circle neoprene gaskets are attached (≥24" & high-pressure RTJ).
Desiccant Insertion & Sealed VCI Moisture Barrier
Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) Shield
High-capacity active silica gel desiccant bags are placed inside the flow bore (with external pull-tags). The entire valve assembly is heat-sealed or securely taped within heavy-duty (≥150µm) VCI vapor-corrosion inhibiting film, forming an electrochemical barrier against humid sea air and maritime salt spray.
ISPM 15 Timber Bracing & Structural Crating
Inertial Immobilization & Heavy Skids
Valves are anchored onto custom-contoured wooden saddles and blocked with timber wedges bolted directly to base skids. Heavy-bore valves are secured with rubber-sleeved steel U-bolts to prevent shifting under ship roll/pitch. Crates use ISPM 15 stamped heat-treated solid wood or multilayer plywood with steel perimeter strapping.
ISO 780 Handling Marks & Dual Document Envelopes
Clear Logistics & Waterproof Document Index
Crate exteriors are stenciled with waterproof ink showing ISO 780 handling symbols (Center of Gravity, Sling Points, Keep Dry, Fragile, Top Side), PO Number, Gross/Net Weight, and Crate Number. One waterproof document envelope is packed inside with the valve, and an identical weather-sealed pouch is riveted to the exterior wall.
Custom Packaging Specifications
Tropenlager, MIL-PRF-131 Barrieren, Stickstoffpolster oder Ihre Kistenbeschriftung? In der RFQ nennen—Verpackungsumfang getrennt vom Ventil kalkuliert.
Engineering Protection Standards
Valve-Specific Packaging & Protection Matrix
Different valve mechanisms require specialized transit positioning, end-cap configurations, and internal cushioning to prevent mechanical damage during ocean and multimodal freight.
| Valve Category & Standard | Shipping Position | End Protection Level | Preservation & Barrier | Internal Bracing Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| API 6D Ball Valves (Floating & Trunnion) | 100% Fully Open | Heavy-duty plastic press-fit caps (≤12") / Bolted plywood blind covers with gaskets (≥14") | Neutral anti-rust grease on seat rings & bore + cavity desiccant + VCI sealed wrap | Contoured timber cradles under body; trunnion support blocks bolted to base skids |
| API 600 / API 602 Gate Valves (Cast & Forged) | 100% Fully Closed | Recessed plastic flange protectors (≤24") / Full plywood blind covers (≥26" or Class 600+) | Heavy grease on stem threads; packing gland torqued; rust inhibitor on machined faces | Vertical timber side-struts supporting yoke and handwheel against vibration bending |
| API 594 Check Valves (Dual Plate & Swing) | Disc Closed & Mechanically Blocked | Heavy-duty plastic caps or bolted wooden discs with soft internal spacer | Corrosion-inhibiting grease on hinge pins, springs, and precision seat rings | Horizontal/vertical timber separators; soft cushioning preventing disc rattle |
| API 609 Triple-Offset Butterfly Valves | Closed / Unseated 2° (Soft) or Closed (Metal) | Bolted heavy plywood end discs covering entire flange face with full neoprene gasket | Protective grease on laminated seal ring & shaft bearings + sealed VCI envelope | Suspension cradles preventing disc edge from contacting crate base; shaft supported |
| Large Bore (>24") & Heavy Actuated Valves | Per Project Technical Agreement | Bolted steel or heavy plywood blind plates with full-face rubber seal | Multi-pack desiccants + heavy-gauge VCI shroud; optional nitrogen purge on request | Engineered structural steel/timber base skid with dedicated lifting lugs and actuator braces |
WERKSHALLE · ECHTE FERTIGUNG
Export Packing & Staging in Real Workshop Operations
Photographic evidence of our standard export packaging methods: from ISPM 15 timber crating and palletization to plastic end-cap fitting and container lashing.
Precision Palletizing & Protective Strapping
High-strength shrink wrap with multi-axis heavy-duty strapping on ISPM 15 fumigation-free pallets.
Flange Face Protection on Gate Valve Consignment
Heavy-duty UV-stabilized flange end caps installed after Ra 3.2µm serration rust-inhibitor coating.
Custom Timber Cradles for API 6D Ball Valves
Solid heat-treated timber crates with bespoke internal contour saddles preventing rotational shift.
Stainless Steel Valve Export Lot in Solid Crates
Precision austenitic and duplex stainless steel valves packaged with non-metallic contact isolation.
Cast Steel Gate Valves with Staged End Shields
Cast steel isolation valves packed with stem thread grease and recessed protective end barriers.
Complete Export Consignment with Stenciled Marks
Stenciled ISO 780 handling symbols, PO numbers, and dual document pouches ready for container stuffing.
Contract Delivery Scope
Standard Baseline vs. Project-Specific Options
Standard export packing is included. Long-storage, MIL-spec, or TPI witness packing goes in your technical agreement—we quote it clearly.
Standard Factory Baseline (Included with All Deliveries)
Included in standard FOB / CIF quotations without extra engineering charge.
- ✓ISPM 15 / IPPC compliance: Heat-treated solid timber or multilayer fumigation-free plywood crating with official stamp.
- ✓End face protection: Heavy-duty plastic press-fit flange caps (≤24") or plywood blind covers (≥24").
- ✓Corrosion preservation: Neutral rust-inhibiting grease on machined faces + silica gel desiccant bags in cavity.
- ✓VCI barrier wrap: Full valve assembly sealed in vapor-corrosion inhibiting film against ocean humidity.
- ✓Standard ISO 780 marks: Waterproof stenciling of Gross/Net weight, crate dimensions, lifting slings, and PO number.
- ✓Dual document envelope: Packing List and Delivery Release Note enclosed inside and attached to exterior wall.
Project-Specific Options (Agreed in Technical Spec)
Customized for EPC project specifications, long-term preservation, and offshore duties.
- ⚙Extended preservation (18–36 months): MIL-PRF-131 aluminum barrier foil bags, vacuum seal, and nitrogen blanket.
- ⚙Heavy structural steel skids: Welded steel transport frames with dedicated certified pad eyes for offshore / FPSO modules.
- ⚙Custom project tagging: SS316 / Monel 400 3D embossed permanent tags with client tag numbers and barcode/QR codes.
- ⚙Third-Party Inspection (TPI) witness: Pre-shipment inspection (PSI), crate dimension verification, and container seal witnessing by SGS/BV/DNV/TÜV.
- ⚙Container desiccant poles & data loggers: High-absorption container desiccant bags and shock/tilt/temperature loggers.
- ⚙Private-label packaging: Neutral packaging or client-branded stencils and color coding for OEM distributors.
Delivery Documentation Index
Shipment Documentation & Receiving Dossier
Every dispatched crate is synchronized with a full set of commercial and quality records to ensure smooth customs clearance and rapid site receipt.
Itemized Packing List & Commercial Invoice
Itemized by PO line item, valve description, size, pressure class, serial numbers, heat numbers, gross/net weight per crate, and total cubic volume.
EN 10204 3.1 Material Test Certificate (MTC)
Certified mill heat chemistry (PMI matched) and mechanical properties (tensile, yield, Charpy impact, hardness) for body, bonnet, and trim heats.
Hydrostatic & Pneumatic Test Charts
Calibrated pressure-time recordings signed by QA inspectors certifying shell test (1.5x CWP), high-pressure closure, and low-pressure air closure.
Certificate of Origin (CO / Form E / Form F)
Official Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Origin for customs import tariff compliance and preferential duty clearance.
Inspection Release Note (IRN / FAT Sign-off)
Factory acceptance authorization signed by QC Manager and Third-Party Inspector (when witnessed), releasing cargo for export packing.
30-Page Master Quality Dossier (MDR)
Comprehensive manufacturing dossier containing 19-point ITP matrix, NDT examination records, painting DFT logs, and approved GA drawings.
Engineering FAQ
Export Packaging & Freight Technical FAQ
Frequently asked questions by overseas EPC contractors, procurement managers, and freight forwarders.
Logistics & Quality Alignment
Need a Custom Packaging Spec or Shipping Quotation?
Zielhafen, Kistenlimits, Lagerdauer oder TPI-Zeugenbedarf senden—Verpackungsplan und Angebot innerhalb eines Werktags.
Core Packaging & Dispatch Checklist
- ✓ISPM 15 / IPPC heat-treatment stamp verified
- ✓Flange serration Ra 3.2µm anti-rust coated
- ✓Heavy plastic or plywood end covers securely fitted
- ✓Active desiccant packs inside cavity + VCI barrier wrap
- ✓ISO 780 handling symbols and C.G. stenciled
- ✓EN 10204 3.1 MTRs & signed IRN enclosed
| Table description | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Defaults SMD applies to every shipment unless the buyer specifies otherwise. Project-specific deviations are captured in the order acknowledgement. | |||
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Standard |
| Internal protection | End caps (plastic / wood), rust-preventive oil, desiccant | 3 items | — |
| External crating | Plywood case (ISPM-15 heat-treated), steel frame for oversize, palletised for cartons | 3 options | ISPM-15 / IMO |
| Marking | MSS-SP-25 body marking, tag plate (SS316), shipping marks on crate | 3 lines | MSS-SP-25 |
| Documents in shipment | Commercial invoice, packing list, FCR, CO, MTC 3.1, test charts, OIML if applicable | 7 docs | Incoterms 2020 |
| Loading terms | FOB Ningbo / Shanghai; CIF / DAP on request | 3 terms | Incoterms 2020 |
| Container utilisation | 20′ / 40′ / 40′HC mix planned per SKU weight & volume; oversized frames flat-rack | 4 modes | — |