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Quality
Design and Innovation
It is our policy to constantly work on the design of fibre drums to meet evolving requirements of industries like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and engineering. These developments focus on performance, safety, compliance, and sustainability while enhancing user convenience and product protection.
Some of the innovations of ABC
- Rounded lock ring edges to prevent injuries to handlers
- Gasket-fitted lids for moisture protection
- Skirted bottom rings for safe stacking
- Double-sided lids for explosives packaging
- Anti-static and conductive options for safe handling in explosive areas
We work with our customers to develop solutions to solve their packing and transportation requirements.
Quality Management
In ABC, Quality Management involves a structured approach to ensure that our fibre drums meet specified standards for strength, safety, compliance, and reliability. Our fibre drums are designed to meet ISI 7601 (standard for fibre drums) and also meet UN Standard for hazardous material packaging.
Quality Assurance:
Our Quality Assurance (QA) ensures that fibre drums meet regulatory, functional, and customer-specific requirements consistently throughout their lifecycle—from raw material to final delivery. Our QA process is a proactive, systems-oriented function that supports Quality Control (QC) but focuses more on the processes, systems, and compliance frameworks.
Our QA framework consists of the following :
| QA Activity | Description | Responsibility | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor Qualification | Evaluate and approve raw material suppliers | QA + Procurement | Annually or when onboarding |
| SOP & Work Instruction Validation | Draft, review, and update SOPs for all stages | QA Team | Quarterly or on change |
| Process Design & Control Plan | Develop control charts for critical parameters (e.g., wall thickness, diameter) | QA + Engineering | Initial + Periodic |
| Training & Competency Mapping | Operator and QA/QC staff skill validation | QA | Every 6 months |
| Change Control | Evaluate changes to material, machine, or process before implementation | QA Lead | As required |
| Internal Audits | Audit compliance to SOPs and GMP | QA | Monthly |
| Customer Feedback Review | Analyze complaints and identify preventive actions | QA + Sales | Monthly |
| CAPA System | Root cause analysis and tracking for issues | QA | Ongoing |
Our QC framework consists of the following ;
A. Incoming Material Inspection
| Material | Inspection Parameters | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Kraft Paper | GSM, Burst Strength, Moisture | Lab Test |
| Adhesives | Viscosity, Bond Strength | Visual + Lab |
| Lids / Rings | Dimensions, Coating, Burrs | Vernier, Visual |
B. In-Process QC Checks
| Stage | Checkpoints | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Winding | Drum height, wall thickness, alignment | Line QC |
| Adhesive Application | Uniformity, bonding | Process QC |
| Drying / Curing | Dryness, temperature record | QC + Operator |
| Liner (if any) | Fitment, sealing | QC |
C. Final Product QC
| Test | Frequency | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Drop Test | 1/lot or customer requirement | Drop from 1.2m |
| Compression Strength | 1 per shift | Universal Testing Machine |
| Weight & Dimension | Every drum | Weight scale, tape |
| Stack Load Test | 1/lot or customer requirement | Internal |
| Visual Inspection | Every drum | Manual |
D. Documentation & Traceability
| Record | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) | Traceability | 2 years |
| QC Inspection Reports | Quality Evidence | 2 years |
| Non-Conformance Report (NCR) | Deviation logging | 3 years |
| Calibration Records | Ensure accuracy | 2 years |
| Complaint & CAPA Log | Continuous improvement | Ongoing |
We have an in-house lab equipped with various equipment to test the following;
- Drop tests (standard height and worst-case study)
- Compression / Stacking tests
- Burst and leak-proof tests (for lined drums)
- Coating thickness
- Inner diameter and outer diameter
- Moisture content
Delivery Services
We provide comprehensive delivery services to ensure our drums reach you on-time and safely. We have our fleet of covered trucks to deliver the drums wherever feasible. Having our own fleet to deliver ensures flexibility and assured delivery. Where we are not able to deliver in our trucks, we work with a wide range of logistics service providers to ship the drums. We can work with any logistics service provider of your choice to ensure seamless delivery management.
Certification
We provide all the support required to obtain UN Certification for transportation of dangerous goods by Sea or Air. We work with Indian Institute of Packaging to submit samples, obtain certificate and affix details on the drum. Let us know your needs and we will ensure they are met.