Quality Control

Testing Laboratory & Quality Assurance

Independent quality lab with ISO 9001 processes — every unit tested before shipment

Aquafarer operates a dedicated quality control laboratory that operates independently from production. Every batch of raw material and every finished boat passes through documented inspection protocols before release. Our QC team reports directly to management, ensuring impartial quality decisions.

100% Units pressure-tested Every chamber, every boat

48 h Air retention test duration At 1.25× rated pressure

<5% Max allowed pressure drop Over 24-hour hold period

AQL 2.5 Major defect threshold Per ISO 2859 sampling

Zero Tolerance on safety defects Valves, seams, buoyancy

10 yr Records retention Per CE 2013/53/EU

Test Procedures

Quality Testing Procedures

Every boat passes through 4 stages of quality verification before it leaves our factory.

Raw Material Inspection

Every incoming batch of PVC, Hypalon, drop-stitch fabric, and hardware is tested before acceptance. Tensile strength (ASTM D751), tear resistance (ISO 4674), and UV resistance are verified.

Standards

ASTM D751, ISO 4674, ISO 4892

In-Process QC Checkpoints

Production operators perform self-inspection at each stage. QC auditors conduct random sampling throughout the shift. Weld peel tests every 50 units. Dimensional checks every 20th panel.

Standards

ASTM D751 (peel), ISO 2859 sampling

48-Hour Air Retention Test

Every tube chamber is inflated to 125% of rated pressure and held for 48 hours. Pressure sensors log continuously with temperature compensation. Exceeding 5% drop triggers batch re-inspection.

Standards

ISO 6185, CE 2013/53/EU

Load & Balance Testing

Completed boats tested at maximum rated capacity for stability, freeboard, and handling. Each vessel undergoes water testing before final inspection.

Standards

ISO 12217, CE 2013/53/EU

Lab Equipment

Testing Equipment

Our quality lab is equipped with calibrated testing instruments for mechanical, environmental, and pressure testing.

Universal Testing Machine 5 kN, tensile/peel per ASTM D751

Pressure Decay Tester Multi-channel, 0–50 psi, datalogging

UV Weathering Chamber ISO 4892, 1,000 h cycles

Thickness Gauge Digital, 0.01 mm resolution

Peel Tester Motorized, 50 N capacity

Temperature Chamber -40 °C to +100 °C

Leak Detection Tank 6 m × 2 m, illuminated

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