Pre-delivery inspection should establish that the supplied door matches the approved configuration, operates as intended within the agreed test scope and arrives with the required identification and documents. Keep design validation, equipment inspection and site acceptance separate: each answers a different question, and none replaces the others.
Quick answer
What should be checked before an industrial door is shipped?
Agree a configuration check, assembly and electrical review, powered functional checks where applicable, safety-device checks, inspection of the specified interfaces, and a packing and document review. Define the acceptance criteria and records for the selected model before production. Factory results support handover, while the installed door still requires commissioning and acceptance at the destination.- Design evidence
- Verify the configuration
- Equipment checks
- Agree scope & records
- Handover
- Identify parts & documents
- At the site
- Commission & accept
Three layers of confidence before handover
A strong handover connects evidence for the proposed design, checks on the supplied equipment and a record package the installer can use. Ask what is tested, under which conditions, and how the result relates to your configuration.
| Layer | Question it answers | Evidence to agree |
|---|---|---|
| Design or component validation | Is the proposed design suitable for the intended duty? | Relevant reports with model and test scope |
| Supplied equipment inspection | Does this assembly match the order and agreed functions? | Applicable configuration and functional records |
| Identification and documents | Can the equipment be installed, identified and supported? | Drawings, manuals, parts references and record index |
Understand the limits of endurance evidence
An endurance or fatigue test relates to the tested component or system, operating conditions and acceptance criteria. It is not a promise of the same service life in every facility, and it is not the same as running every finished door through that test.
If a proposal includes a cycle-life figure, ask which item was tested, how it was operated and which configuration the evidence covers. Keep that evidence separate from the routine inspection record for your order. No unverified cycle-life figure is needed to agree a clear inspection plan.
A pre-delivery inspection checklist
Use this proposed scope to discuss the inspection plan with SEPPES. It is not a published SEPPES factory record or a claim that every item follows an identical procedure across all products. Confirm the applicable checks, acceptance criteria, extent of testing and available records for the specific order.
| Check area | Scope to confirm | Record to request |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Door type, curtain or panel, frame, controls and accessories against approved documents | Configuration record |
| Dimensions and interfaces | Assembly and installation interfaces against the approved drawing | Drawing check |
| Frame and guides | Alignment, condition and unobstructed movement surfaces | Assembly check |
| Curtain or panels | Attachment, joints, tension and selected window arrangement | Assembly check |
| Electrical assembly | Wiring, identification and relevant electrical checks by qualified personnel | Electrical check |
| Control sequence | Opening, closing, limits, stop functions and authorized reset | Functional record |
| Safety devices | Response of each fitted protective device under the agreed test procedure | Safety-function record |
| Equipment interfaces | Configured interlocks and signals that can be simulated at the factory | Interface record |
| Sealing assembly | Completeness and condition of the specified perimeter seals | Assembly check |
| Running condition | Full travel, smooth movement and abnormal noise or obstruction | Trial-run record |
| Emergency operation | Configured manual or power-loss recovery arrangements | Functional record |
| Appearance and identification | Surface condition, equipment identification and relevant labels | Visual check |
| Packing and securing | Protection, component completeness and transport restraints | Packing list |
| Documents and traceability | Link between the supplied equipment, drawings and agreed records | Handover index |
Review safety and controls as a system
A physical device and the control response behind it need to be considered together. Agree which protective devices are fitted, what happens when they operate, how faults are indicated and how authorized recovery is performed.
Where safety-related reports or certificates are requested, review the exact device, function and model scope. Evidence for a controller or component does not automatically establish the performance or conformity of the complete installed entrance.
Do not improvise obstruction tests or bypass protection. The applicable procedures and acceptance checks should be defined and carried out by qualified personnel for the selected equipment.
Make the document package usable
Ask for equipment and component identification that can be matched to the order and the relevant drawings. This helps the installer resolve questions and supports later replacement-part enquiries.
Before manufacturing, agree which drawings, operating instructions, configuration information and inspection records are available, when they are submitted and who reviews them. Where traceability or a special document format is required, include it in the project scope.
- Match the equipment reference to the approved configuration.
- Identify drawings and manuals by revision.
- Clarify which parts and accessories arrive separately.
- Record open actions and the responsible contact before handover.
Factory checks do not replace site acceptance
Transport, mounting, site wiring and connected equipment introduce conditions that cannot all be reproduced at the factory. The installer and facility team must verify the completed entrance before it is put into service.
| Workstream | What to confirm at the destination |
|---|---|
| Installation and movement | Fixing, alignment, full travel and configured operating sequence |
| Safety and integration | Protective functions, interlocks, equipment signals and recovery |
| Environmental interface | Sealing and agreed room or temperature-boundary behaviour in actual use |
Agree the inspection scope with SEPPES
SEPPES supports industrial entrance projects through application review, configurable manufacturing, technical documentation and remote project support. A clear inspection and handover plan helps buyers align the supplied door with installation and operational needs.
Send your opening dimensions, quantity, application, traffic type, environment, controls, location and available drawings. Add the proposed inspection scope, requested document list and handover milestones so the available evidence and project responsibilities can be confirmed early.
Pre-Delivery Testing Questions
Is endurance testing the same as checking every delivered door?
No. A component or system endurance test evaluates the tested design under stated conditions. A delivered equipment check assesses the supplied configuration and functions. A cycle-life claim needs its applicable test evidence and cannot be described as a test performed on every shipped door.
Can I use this checklist as the factory's actual inspection record?
No. It is a planning checklist. Confirm the applicable items, acceptance criteria, actual inspection procedure and record format with SEPPES for your specific order.
Which inspection records can be supplied?
Agree the requested records and submission timing during the project review. Availability and scope depend on the door, configuration and agreed supply package; request a sample format where needed.
Does a controller's certificate establish complete-door conformity?
Not by itself. The scope of component evidence must be distinguished from evidence for the complete assembly and installed application. Request the relevant documents and review them against the project requirements.
Is site testing still required?
Yes. Mounting, wiring, traffic, equipment interfaces and environmental conditions are site-specific. Confirm operation, protective functions, integration and the agreed environmental performance after installation.
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