How It Works

What to confirm at each stage

Follow the KEDA KD3200 example from line fit to site acceptance.

1. 01

   Define what the line needs

   Before moving forwardAgree the target tile format, output, interfaces and shutdown window before shortlisting.

   Responsibilities and handover

   Your factory

   Share the tile formats and thickness, target good output, available space, power supply, line height, destination and shutdown window.

   CeramBridge

   Record the requirements and separate must-have constraints from items that still need measuring.

   Inspector or site team

   Confirm access, lifting space and the interfaces with the existing line where a site review is needed.

   Record to keep · A sourcing brief with measurable requirements and open questions.

2. 02

   Verify the specific machine

   Before moving forwardConfirm the unit identity, current site and inspection access before arranging a visit or estimating collection costs.

   Responsibilities and handover

   Your factory

   Check the model, nameplate and supplied configuration against your brief. Identify any missing tooling, controls or accessories.

   CeramBridge

   Request dated photos, equipment identity, known defects and the supply list. Confirm the current address, whether the unit is still at the factory or in storage, when the location was checked and which tests the site can support.

   Inspector or site team

   Check whether the candidate can fit the existing foundation, utilities and transfer points.

   Record to keep · A candidate record with machine identity, scope, condition and unresolved items.

3. 03

   Inspect and decide what remains at risk

   Before moving forwardAgree the test scope and acceptance criteria. Assign any untested items to a later check before approving the purchase.

   Responsibilities and handover

   Your factory

   Set test criteria with production and maintenance. Confirm who witnesses and signs the record, and whether independent inspection is needed.

   CeramBridge

   Coordinate agreed access and record observations, test conditions, results, known defects and checks that could not be performed.

   Inspector or site team

   The agreed inspector records what was tested. The destination team confirms which checks can be repeated after installation.

   Record to keep · An inspection record with results, test limitations and open actions.

   • Static inspectionCheck identity, visible wear, accessible components and what is present.
   • No-load testObserve the agreed powered movements and record test conditions and any faults.
   • Loaded production trialUse agreed material, tooling and tile format. Measure output and quality against the buyer’s acceptance criteria.
4. 04

   Compare the full scope before ordering

   Before moving forwardConfirm included costs, exclusions, payment milestones, delivery point and the conditions for releasing the equipment.

   Responsibilities and handover

   Your factory

   Compare offers to the same delivery point and service scope. Ask finance to include buyer-paid costs and confirm the payment milestones.

   CeramBridge

   Coordinate an itemized offer. List equipment, selected extras, service providers and delivery terms. Record agreed inspection, repair and dispatch conditions in writing.

   Inspector or site team

   Estimate destination unloading, rigging, installation and trial costs where those tasks are assigned locally.

   Record to keep · An itemized quotation and a written list of responsibilities, milestones and exclusions.

   Quote scope checklist

   Example cost split for comparison. Confirm actual inclusions and the named delivery point in the written offer.

   Machine

   Base press and confirmed modules

   Included

   Options and repair

   Mold and agreed hose replacement work

   Separately quoted

   Origin work

   Inspection, dismantling, labeling and packing

   Separately quoted

   Transport

   Freight and insurance scope to the named point

   Separately quoted

   Destination work

   Clearance, duties, unloading, installation and trial

   Buyer-arranged

5. 05

   Release, receive and accept the equipment

   Before moving forwardRelease shipment against the agreed packing and evidence checklist. Close acceptance against the agreed site trial.

   Responsibilities and handover

   Your factory

   Approve the shipment checklist, record shortages or damage on arrival and sign off the agreed site trial.

   CeramBridge

   Coordinate the agreed dismantling, packing and handover records. Track open items against the written scope.

   Inspector or site team

   Prepare unloading, lifting, utilities and operators. Record installation checks and trial results with the buyer.

   Record to keep · Packing and dispatch records, arrival checks and a signed acceptance or open-issues list.

   1. Before dispatchCheck package IDs, packing list, securing method and loading photos. Confirm who releases the shipment.
   2. On arrivalMatch package counts and IDs. Record visible damage or shortages and notify the agreed contact.
   3. After commissioningRun the agreed trial, record results and assign any remaining corrective work before sign-off.

   

   Match each package to the packing list and check the securing and loading photos before release.