What is ABS resin?
ABS is a common thermoplastic resin which guarantees high rigidity, durability, dimensional stability and excellent chemical resistance.
What is an ABS inspection?
Technical Inspection and Verification ABS Group provides independent engineering inspection and verification services to assess the condition, operation and efficiency of structures and their critical safety equipment and systems.
What is a vehicle type approval?
Vehicle Type Approval is the confirmation that production samples of a type of vehicle, vehicle system, component or separate technical unit will meet specified performance standards. Vehicle Certification Agency has its own in house Technical Service which can undertake type approval testing for all UN regulations.
How does the ABS type approval process work?
The ABS Type Approval process provides design verification and manufacturing assessment that confirms products meet applicable industry standards and class requirements. Product Design Assessment (PDA) ABS Engineers verify product compliance with manufacturers’ specifications, applicable ABS Rules, and national or international standards.
How are material manufacturers approved by ABS engineering?
The ABS Material Manufacturer Approval process requires ABS Engineering to review the steel-making process and qualification of materials. The manufacturing processes are verified through an ABS surveyor conducted plant audit.
What is the American Bureau of Shipping ( ABS )?
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Products and Services Type Approval. ABS Type Approval is a voluntary program which provides qualified manufacturers targeting marine and offshore sectors the benefit of a more efficient product certification process.
What are the benefits of ABS recognized service suppliers?
ABS Recognized Service Suppliers Service Suppliers provide specialized capabilities to equipment manufacturers, shipyards, vessel owners, or other clients to support classification and/or statutory surveys, equipment manufacturing, inspection, testing and maintenance activities. Benefits of ABS Service Supplier Recognition