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GE Oil & Gas Quality Management System QP-XT-GLO-001

Subsea Systems & Drilling - Trees Rev: 1.0

Supplier Packing and Preservation Guidelines

GE PROPRIETARY & CONFIDENTIAL

Template used: QT-SS-GLO-001 / Rev 3.1

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Approved By:

Jason Bullock

Senior Sourcing Management

Mark Handford

Quality Manager

Trees

Tom Stacey

Lead Production Quality Specialist (BOD )

Alistair Simpson

Senior Quality Manager (Brent Avenue)

For any feedback to the process, or the document, please contact the process owner. Jason Bullock Senior Sourcing Management

Applicability:

Applicable Product Lines Applicable to Tollgate Process?

☒ Subsea Production Systems (SPS)

☒ Trees ☐ Controls ☐ Drilling ☐ Yes (details in section 2.0)

☐ MCS ☐ Projects ☐ Services & Offshore ☒ No

☐ Wellstream

Document Revision Chart:

. Rev Section modified and revision description Issue date Expiry date Author(s)

1.0 New Document This procedure contains recommendations for all ge subsea suppliers. It describes the minimum packaging, preservation and shipping guidelines that GE expects our suppliers to meet.

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Table of Contents

PURPOSE AND GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 4 1

1.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................................................. 4

SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY ............................................................................................................... 4 2

2.1 SCOPE AND EXPECATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 NOTICE OF CAUTION AND LIABILITY ............................................................................................................ 4

TERMS, DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS ................................................................................................ 5 3

3.1 DOCUMENT REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................. 5

3.2 TERMS, DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS ....................................................................................................... 5

PROCESS AND GUIDELINES ............................................................................................................... 5 4

4.1 COMMUNICATION AND PO VARIATIONS .................................................................................................... 5

4.2 HIERARCHY OF STANDARDS, PROCEDURES AND WORK INSTRUCTIONS .................................... 5

4.3 CLEANING REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................................. 6

4.4 PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF PRODUCTS ................................................................................ 6

4.5 FREIGHT CONTAINER SELECTION .................................................................................................................. 8

4.6 CONTAINER / PALLET AND SKID CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................. 9

4.7 PACKAGING........................................................................................................................................................... 11

4.8 LOAD CONTAINMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 15

4.9 LABELS .................................................................................................................................................................... 16

4.10 SHIPPING ............................................................................................................................................................... 18

4.11 DOCUMENTATION .............................................................................................................................................. 20

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................................................................... 20 5

QUALITY RECORDS ........................................................................................................................... 20 6

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................ 20 7

APPENDICES AND EXAMPLES ......................................................................................................... 21 8








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Notice This document is strictly confidential and is the property of GE, and no person shall have any right to disseminate, reproduce, quote, report or in any manner whatsoever utilise or rely on the contents of this document to any third party (other than Parties to the Contract) without the prior written authorisation of GE. In no circumstances shall the use of this document by any person or by GE in any presentation, meeting or discussion with any person imply that any such authorisation is given. GE retains all rights to any intellectual property that may be contained in this document. The document disclosure if made, is deemed to be made on a without prejudice basis. This document is aimed at providing an insight into GE quality processes and procedures. It is not intended and cannot be construed as in any way expanding Parties obligations beyond that set out in the relevant Contract(s) for the Project, and the provisions of such Contract(s) are deemed to prevail over this document at all times.








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Purpose and General Information 1

1.1 Introduction

Damaged raw materials and products that are received can cause serious schedule disruptions and cost variations. This could result in higher costs and missed deliveries. All suppliers must utilize proper packaging and preservation methods to ensure their packaged products arrive at GE Subsea facilities in the same quality condition which they were manufactured and at the most economical price.

1.2 Purpose

This procedure contains recommendations for all ge subsea suppliers. It describes the minimum packaging, preservation and shipping guidelines that GE expects our suppliers to meet. Suppliers are responsible for designing packaging that includes consideration of materials that do not pose a significant environmental impact and are of durable construction that is capable of withstanding on-going handling and possible external storage. GE encourages Supplier-initiated packaging improvements that have been validated by industry standard shipping tests (i.e., drop, vibration, crush….). Mechanical damage to products (e.g. gouges, nicks, scratches…) resulting from poor packaging and preservation are the responsibility of the supplier and may be subject to financial recovery by GE Oil & Gas.

Scope and Applicability 2

2.1 Scope and Expecations

GE Subsea expectation is that all supplier packaging meets a number of different criteria during transportation, storage and use, including:

Containment of the product to ensure integrity and safety

Protection of the product from physical damage including being corrosion free

Convenience of use and ease of handling by end users to include weight and ergonomics

Compliance to legal and regulatory requirements

Communication of information

Environmental acceptability and ease of disposal and/or recycling

2.2 Notice of Caution and Liability

The information contained in this manual is provided on “as is basis,” without warranty. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of the requirements, GE Subsea shall not have any liability to any person or entity with the respect to liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained in this manual. It remains GE Subsea Suppliers responsibility to establish appropriate work practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory requirements in conjunction with the use of the instructions contained within.








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Terms, Definitions & Acronyms 3

3.1 Document References

Number Name Training Material & Quiz

ARSB-OG-001 Subsea Supplier Requirements n/a

MP100 Global Sourcing Quality Requirements (where applicable, for Surface or Subsea Systems only

n/a

VGS 6.4.1 Corrosion Preventive Coating n/a

ISPM 15 International Standards of Phytosanitary Measures

n/a

ISO 780 Packaging - Distribution packaging - Graphical symbols for handling and storage of package

n/a

ITN 54750 General Requirements – External Preservation, Packing and Marking for Shipping

n/a

ITN 02175 Protection for the Storage and Shipment of Machines, Machine Components and Plant Components

n/a

3.2 Terms, Definitions and Acronyms

Italicized terms have been defined in GE O&G QMS Lexicon for Terms, Definitions and Acronyms. In case of conflict with GE O&G QMS Lexicon, will take precedence.

Acronym Term Definition

GRA - Global Rejection Aberdeen

VpCI - Vapour Phase Corrosion Inhibitor

IAN - Inspection Acceptance Note

Process and Guidelines 4

4.1 Communication and PO variations

Communication 4.1.1

All supplier questions on packaging and preservation requirements must be addressed to the Buyer or Sourcing Manager. Raw materials, fabrications, parts or assemblies should not be shipped if the supplier has any questions on shipment requirements. It is the supplier responsibility to ship products that are free of chemical / mechanical damage.

Deviations 4.1.2

All deviations should be submitted using the approved Supplier Deviation system (ie GRV). All requests should include drawings and documentation detailing request for deviation.

4.2 Hierarchy of Standards, Procedures and Work Instructions

Standards 4.2.1

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It is the supplier’s responsibility to comply with all appropriate International and Domestic standards, including: Hazardous Material; Environmental; Import; Export or Safety, ITN 54750 – General Requirements – External Preservation, Packing and Marking for Shipping, ITN 02175 – Protection for the Storage and Shipment of Machines, Machine Components and Plant Components, . The requirements specified in these guidelines are not meant to be in conflict with industry standard requirements, when such a conflict exists the standard requirements must be met.

GE Procedures and Work Instructions 4.2.2

Plant specific instructions that are referenced on Drawings or Purchase Orders are mandatory requirements. The guidelines specified within this manual are to be used where no Packaging or Preservation requirements are specified. In the event of a conflict exists between documents, the order of precedence from highest to lowest is as follows: • Purchase order • Quality Control Inspection Plan • Part Process Specification, SQR instructions • Material Specification

4.3 Cleaning Requirements

Raw Materials 4.3.1

Bar stock, castings and forgings are to be cleaned and free of oils, grease and dirt. Casting and forgings should be shot blast to remove all slag, scale and rust from their surfaces. Castings that have internal passages shall have internal cores, supports and debris removed prior to shipment. Excessive flash, die/pattern mismatch, shall be removed by appropriate means.

Machined Parts 4.3.2

All machined parts must be cleaned and free of all machining and cleaning fluids, prior to packaging. All surfaces that require protection from corrosion are to be cleaned with solvents or detergents for removal of oil, grease, salts, dirt, fingerprints, and contaminants. Solvents that contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFGE), trichloroethane, or other ozone depleting compounds should not be used. Cleaned parts should be handled with clean gloves to avoid re-contamination before; during and after preservation Any damage done to finished machined surfaces during cleaning will be the supplier’s responsibility. All non-machined surfaces must also be free of rust.

Unpainted Fabrications 4.3.3

Unpainted fabricated parts, subassemblies and assemblies shall be cleaned and free of oils, grease, dirt and rust. Welds shall meet all cosmetic acceptance criteria including: removal of slag, splatter, blended radius and removal of protruded sharp edges.

4.4 Preservation and Protection of Products

Recommended Materials for preservation are listed as follows:

1. Cortec Film Wrap – VpCI 126 2. Solvent Inhibitor – VpCI 337F 3. Wax/ Grease Inhibitor – VpCI 368 4. Self Healing Oil Inhibitor – VpCI 369 5. Clear Plastic Tarpaulin - PSS4A 6. Plastic Banding - CC65 7. Desiccant/ Foam Lining – PE & VPCI 130








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8. Penetrant Remover – Jac2, S76 9. Shaped blue foam - Propaflex CD40 10. Bore/ Flange Protection – EP 260, EP 300, EP 304 & EP 305 11. Water Treatment – VpCI 611 12. Denso Tape

Rust and Corrosion 4.4.1

Preservation is the action required to prevent corrosion and is normally independent of the packaging. The packaging provides physical protection, while preservation insures that good parts remain good until they are ready for use. Preservation must be sufficient to protect the product from any rust or deterioration as agreed based upon the warranty period as agreed by the Terms and Conditions with GE Oil & Gas.

WIP material or material which shall be utilized in 48Hrs 4.4.2

Any material PO falling into the 48Hr GE utilize category, will clearly state that section 4.4.2 of this procedure will apply to delivery. Any materials being utilized within 48hrs shall not be preserved with wrapping materials highlighted within the procedure . Any material being utilized within 48hrs must have rust preventative applied for temporary protection per VGS 6.4.1 (Corrosion Preventive Coating) or other oil film material highlighted within this procedure. Along with Bore sealing or bore protection to prevent large particulate ingress. In-process parts and components shall be stored in accordance with VGS 6.4.1 (Corrosion Preventive Coating) All manufacturers products shall be drained of potable water and lubricated after testing for storage or shipment unless specified otherwise GE recommends solvent based compounds eg cortec or shell ensiss for preservation , When these coatings are applied and other packaging materials are required to complete packaging requirements, use only compatible Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor Materials (eg. Tape, paper, films, netting…)

Preservation Requirement for Domestic Covered Shipments 4.4.3

GE recommends rust preventative such as Cortec VpCI 337 or equivalent. Surface Rust preventative protection per VGS 6.4.1 (Corrosion Preventive Coating) or other oil film material highlighted within this procedure such as VpCI 337F. Note this requires to be coupled with suitable Bore sealing or bore protection to prevent large particulate ingress. Plus, the use of Plastic Banding (CC65) and Propoflex Protection (CD 40) with PE foam lining to protect the component during handling / transportation. Special Note: -- If materials in 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 are not available, send MSDS and product data sheet for your preferred substitution to your respective buyer/sourcing contact for approval before use.

Painted Assemblies and Parts 4.4.4

Assemblies and parts shall be painted when requirement is specified on Purchase Order. Rust inhibitors are required to be applied on all unpainted masked surfaces. Supplier shall select rust inhibitors by using the criteria specified above in paragraph 3.4.1 or 3.4.2. If a VPI application coating is applied, use only VCI materials to complete packaging requirements

Protection of Critical Surfaces and Openings 4.4.5

All machined, bright finished, or other critical surfaces must be protected by preserving, wrapping, capping, plugging, blocking, covering, and/or other suitable methods to protect against corrosion, dust, moisture, abrasion, or any other physical damage that is detrimental to the appearance and/or function of the part or equipment








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Protection of Thread 4.4.6

All threads must be protected from physical damage with a suitable non-moisture retaining thread protective material such as plastic shielding or wax impregnated fibreboard. Materials such as untreated fibreboard or wood shall not be in direct contact with metal surfaces.

Desiccants 4.4.7

Best if used in closed/sealed moisture barrier, or a rigid/sealed container. Desiccant should not be used in the same enclosed space as VCI Products. Desiccant must not come into contact with the commodity / product, and should be evenly dispersed within the packaging. When selecting a desiccant, the following should be considered: the air space size, the nature/type of the material to be used, the moisture surrounding the package, the desired shelf/storage life, the atmospheric conditions when/where the package is sealed. Desiccants should only be used in 100% sealed bags or air tight container.

4.5 Freight Container Selection

General 4.5.1

Some of the factors used for selecting freight containers include:

Domestic or international freight

GE duration of preservation based on warranty Terms and Conditions with GE Oil & Gas

Strength of container material.

Method of preservation and internal packaging

Product size, weight and quantity.

Mode of transportation, government and carrier regulations, transfer points and distance of travel

Types of Containers 4.5.2

Containers come in all shapes and sizes. Parts may be shipped and containerized in tubs, corrugated or wooden boxes, bags or crates. Returnable containers may not be used without the permission of GE

Bags 4.5.3

Small, lightweight, unoiled parts such as shims, clips, angles, fasteners, etc., may be placed in reusable bags. Small irregular-shaped parts may also be placed individually in reusable bags and sealed appropriately. Where corrosion protection is necessary, coat with the applicable preservation and place in Polyethylene VCI bag. Only parts with the same part numbers may be packaged this way. Examples of bags are shown below:








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Crates / Boxes 4.5.4

Crates come in all different shapes and sizes. It is imperative the boxes are sized correctly, using size, weight and mode of transportation as critical factors in selection of crate type. Examples of constructed boxes are shown below:

All wooden boxes/cases/crates shall be built to ensure water will not penetrate and corrode the equipment, but allow drainage from the bottom. Crates should have asphalt lining (roofing felt) covering the interior top panel of the crate to prevent water seepage. When cases/crates are lined with asphalt laminated Kraft paper material or equivalent, all seams must be orientated so that they will not accumulate or trap water. Desiccant is not permitted in wood boxes or crates when VCI paper is used.

Pallets / Skid 4.5.5

Pallets and skids come in all different shapes and sizes. Blocking should be used on pallets and skids when appropriate to stabilize freight and minimize mechanical damage that could happen during transit. Examples of pallets and skids are shown:

4.6 Container / pallet and Skid Construction

General 4.6.1

All products shall be packaged / palletized / boxed in manner that facilitates safe off- loading of products and their subsequent safe removal of products from the pallet or box. It should note that GE’s primary facility for unloading is a 5000 lbs fork lift truck (FLT). Wooden boxes should only be used for finished products that cannot be adequately protected using simple pallets.

Materials 4.6.2

Wooden pallets can be made from many varieties of wood depending of regional location of supplier. Most wood lumber pallets are manufactured at a "green" moisture content, or 40-60% moisture content. The mechanical properties of pallets vary with type and grade of material used, thickness of deck boards, numbers of stringers, nailing pattern, etc. All wood materials meet International standard ISPM 15 of the International Standards of Phytosanitary Measures (“ISPM 15”). 6.2.1 Regulated WPM – such as, crates, boxes, and pieces of wood used to support or brace cargo must be either heat treated or fumigated with








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methyl bromide and include a mark that certifies that the wood was treated in accordance with the “Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packing Material in International Trade,” ISPM 15 of the International Standards of Phytosanitary Measures (“ISPM 15”). The ISPM15 regulations require that WPM display a visible, legible, and permanent mark certifying the proper treatment, including the following elements: The International Plant Protection Convention (IPGE) logo; The ISO two-letter country code for the country that produced the wood packing material followed by a unique number code; The unique number code is assigned by the country’s National Plant Protection Organization (“NPPO”) to the producer of the wood packaging material, who is responsible for ensuring appropriate wood is used and properly marked. Therefore, this code allows a trace back to the facility that treated and stamped the WPM

Nailing and Bolts 4.6.3

In solid wood and pallets and skids, nails and bolts are the most neglected component in pallet manufacture. Fasteners are "out of sight, out of mind," until a problem arises due to pallet construction. Wood costs are about 55-60% of the pallet price, while nails are only about 3-5% of the pallet price. Upgrading to a high-quality nail / bolt will only raise the pallet price by another 1-2% while more than doubling the durability of the pallet. Paying 1-2% more for pallets with properly inserted fasteners, high quality nails and bolts, significantly reduces problems with exposed heads, protruding nail points, and loose deck boards. Critical factors in fasteners and construction techniques include: Nails are classified by the primary function, special shapes, coatings, gauges, sizes and types of heads and points. Frequently used nails include: Common / Bright, Barbed, Spiralled, Annular, Clout…. Twisted nails are preferred. If crate is to be transported in Salt water environment stainless steel nails should be used to prevent rust or excessive deterioration. Examples of different nails are shown below:

Bolts should be used on larger skids, attaching deck board and blocking to stringers. If possible, clinch (drive) the nails across the grain. Withdrawal resistance is 50-150 per cent higher in dry wood and 250-450 per cent higher in green wood. Use nails with a strong and moderate sized head to prevent them from shearing off or pulling through the wood. Whenever possible, nails should be driven through the thinner piece into the thicker. It is very important to avoid end grain nailing as much as possible Correct spacing of nails is very important. All boards up to 4" / 100 mm in width should have a minimum of 2 nails driven 1" / 25 mm from either edge. Boards over 4" / 100 mm should have 3 nails or more, as necessary. The position of the nails should be staggered and not along a straight line

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Pallets come in all sizes and configurations and they fall into two broad categories: "stringer" pallets and "block" pallets. It is impossible to give precise recommendations for the construction and selection of timber sizes for all types of nailed wooden skids, crates and boxes. Examples of stringer and block pallets are shown below:

All Pallets should meet minimum requirements as specified for pallet components, construction requirements, and pallet style. Minimum requirements are as follows:

Notched stringers: Pallet Length x 1 ½” x 3 ½”

Deck boards: Pallet Length, > or equal to 3 ½” x 5/8”

Bottom deck boards: Pallet Width, > or equal to 3 ½” x 5/8”

Spaces between top deck boards must not be greater than 3 ½”

Forklift openings must be at least 3 ½” tall

Pallet must accessible on all four sides by a fork lift

Notched forklift opening must be 2” from the top of the notch to the bottom of the duckboard

4.7 Packaging

General 4.7.1

The supplier shall select the containers for raw materials, finished parts and assemblies based on the guidelines contained in this Packaging Manual. Additional requirements that may apply to all shipments are as follows: All parts shall be cleaned free of dirt and other contaminants (cutting oils, chips, burrs.). Cleanliness and preservation guidelines apply to all shipments Materials, procedures and workmanship shall be of good commercial quality and practice and shall not cause deterioration, contamination or damage to parts, including; weather (moisture and humidity; caustic/corrosion No metal to metal contact shall occur between parts or between parts and fasteners in container. Each part or its critical portions (external splines, threads, close-tolerance surfaces, etc.) shall be protected to prevent abrasion, contamination or damage. This type of protection includes; Flange protectors, External and internal plastic caps / sleeves, and proper part segregation. Newspapers and rags are not acceptable as wrapping material, Shredded paper or loose fill material such as polyethylene or polystyrene chips or chopped corrugated are not acceptable as a cushioning material. All containers, pallets and skids must be properly labelled with packing list which includes identification, cautionary, handling labels Packing list needs to reference PO number, GE part number and quantity and be accessible and visible by end user When possible, GE prefers generic packaging with no logos or verbiage








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Transportation General 4.7.2

Raw stock material, rough forgings, and rough castings may be shipped in crates bins or skids. Additional packaging requirements include: The load shall not extend beyond any edge of the pallet or skid. The load shall be secured so there is no movement on the skid or pallet. The weight of the load shall not damage the pallet or skid during handling and transportation. Banding should not be placed directly on parts. Corner protection and or blocking shall be used between strapping and parts. (See below) To protect against damage from shipping straps we recommend a Proproflex CD40 layer to be added between the shipping strap and component as shown below :

Steel Banding material is not allowed by GE Oil & Gas due to safety concerns International Shipments of product / materials must be packaged in a crate. No open pallets allowed. Examples of raw material packaging are shown below:

Machined Parts 4.7.3

Machined parts may be shipped in almost every type of container, depending on their size. All machined, bright finished, or other critical surfaces must be protected by being preserved and protected against corrosion, dust, moisture, abrasion, or any other damage that is detrimental to the appearance and/or function of the part or equipment. These surfaces must be protected for the duration of the transport and storage cycle of all GE products. Additional packaging requirements include:

For all machined surfaces of materials susceptible to atmospheric corrosion require preservation and protection per paragraphs 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4.

Machined parts may not be shipped with any of the following:

Cutting Oil and chips in IDs.

Machined surface must be free of burrs and sharp edges should be broke, unless otherwise specified on Drawing.

Internal passageways clogged with casting debris.

No metal to metal contact shall occur between parts or between parts and container.

When more than one part is placed in a single container (multiple quantities), each part shall be wrapped, bagged or interleaved with acceptable material to prevent scratches or other damage








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to parts. The total quantity of parts shall not exceed the weight limitation of the container used and shall provide for ease in handling and storage.

All cushioning and positioning materials used must be clean and dry to minimize the item's susceptibility to corrosion and contaminants. Moisture absorbing materials must never directly contact GE product. Instead, a barrier material must be used between the product and the moisture absorbing material.

Matched parts and assemblies should be packaged in manner that facilitates ease of storage and assemblies. ….

Examples of packaging are shown:

Elastomers 4.7.4

The packaging materials should be opaque in nature and free from substances such as copper phosphate’s, creosote preservatives or any packaging material that contains plasticizer. Other suitable materials include reusable bags and polyethylene bags more than 0.075 mm thick and UV resistant. Opaque packaging is preferred but certified UV resistant materials can be used if available. Metal foil bags can be used provided they are salt free. Dusting powders shall only be used for the packaging of elastomeric items to prevent blocking or sticking. In such instances, the minimum quantity of powder to prevent adhesion shall be used Contact between different elastomers and elastomers of different seals shall be avoided. The metal part of bonded elastomeric seals shall not come in contact with the elastomeric element of another seal. The bonded seal shall be individually packaged. Any preservative used on the metal shall be such that it will not affect the elastomeric element or the bond to such an extent that the seal will not comply with the product specification. Batch/lots cannot be comingled in same bag/package. Items shall be placed in appropriately sized packages, with items 8” diameter or less shall not be coiled. Unless otherwise specified, items over eight (8) inches (outside diameter) shall be coiled. Carefully form the item to provide a smaller diameter (Figure 1) and to avoid possible cold−crease effects. After coiling, the item shall be sandwiched between two fibreboard stiffeners (Figure 2) and secured with tape. Avoid over−compression of the stiffeners to avoid deformation of the item. Assure that the item does not become uncoiled during packaging and that the tape does not contact the item. These types of packages should be labelled as fragile, to help assure there is no deformation during shipment.








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Each Elastomer package must be labelled with the following appropriate data:

Supplier Part Number

GE Part Number

Part description

Quantity

Material Type/GE specification

Cure date

Manufacturer Batch Number

Shelf life expectancy date

Special storage instructions including: recommended storage temp, humidity and lighting conditions

Electrical Assemblies and Parts 4.7.5

Electrical parts may be shipped in almost every type of container, depending on their size. Additional packaging requirements include: A suitable quantity of an effective VCI impregnated material shall be placed inside all electrical control cabinets, junction boxes, breaker panels, and other similar electrical equipment, that contain electrical instrumentation, terminal strips, switches, relays, etc., for both domestic and export shipments. Receiving personnel will check the external packaging for damage caused by mishandling. Static Sensitive electronic parts used must be packaged and delivered in ESD protective packaging, and identified on the external package as ESD sensitive.








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Large Fabricated Parts and Assemblies 4.7.6

Large Fabricated parts and assemblies may be shipped on pallets, skids or large custom made Boxes. Additional packaging requirements include:

Skids may have to be fabricated from steel to ensure safe handling.

Multiple methods of containment and weather protection may be necessary. Examples of correct packaging are shown:

Heat treated wood Inspection doors Anchor Points Steel Weldments Orientation Labels Lifting Point Labels Centre of Gravity Labels ISPM Stamp - all Sides of Container

4.8 Load Containment

Corrugated Box Closure 4.8.1

If boxes are improperly or carelessly closed the integrity of the box is reduced, carrying qualities are lessened, and stealing, loss or other damage may result. Strippable reinforced tape or spot gluing are the only acceptable methods for carton closure. If gluing is selected, glue transfer to the part surface is unacceptable. Staples and metal stitching is only acceptable in selected instances, because of increased risk of scratching when parts are removed from the box. If banding is required, use edge protection to ensure maximum protection of corrugated boxes.

Crate Closure 4.8.2

Wooden crates must be closed using the same guidelines as those listed in section 6.0 above. When wooden crates and boxes are required to be banded to a pallet or skid, proper banding is essential. Examples of banding are shown below:

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Hand Stretch Wrapping Film 4.8.3

Hand stretch wrapping film is a method of containment, not a method of weather protection! Use clear (non-tinted), Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) stretch film minimum 80 gauge thickness, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) film is not to be used. Example of stabilization and cross topping wrapping technique are shown below: Stabilization Wrapping

Cross Top Wrapping

Banding 4.8.4

Strapping should be used only in vertical alignment. The use of horizontal banding is a poor packaging practice and may require an upgrade of the corrugated paperboard and/or the addition of corner supports. Banding must be applied using proper tension settings. Excessive tension can lead to container failure and poor load containment as well as pallet failure. When banding to corrugated cartons, use of corner or edge protectors is recommended to prevent the collapse. If any plastic strapping is used it must satisfy the requirements of tensile strength and elongation for that specific load and material type. Examples of banding are shown below:

4.9 Labels

Bar Coding 4.9.1

When parts are, bar coded, we require our purchase order and purchase order item as two separate bar codes on each box








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Labelling 4.9.2

It is the supplier’s responsibility to ensure that all labels, comply to all international standards (eg ISO 780 Packaging - Distribution packaging - Graphical symbols for handling and storage of package) , are readable and easily visible to the end user. Labels should not be placed in areas where the end user has to move the material to see the label.

Examples of symbols label reference ISO780

Where applicable , A clear window should be used during wrapping process to ensure product identification is visible To GE receipt inspection to prevent premature package product access.

Each package should contain the following information:

GE Part Number

GE Purchase Order and Line Item Number/s

Quantity

Supplier’s Name

Manufacturing Facility (if Supplier has more than one facility)

Lot identification

Country of Origin








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Label Locations 4.9.3

4.10 Shipping

Transportation Mode 4.10.1

Specific modes of transportation must be known up-front to properly preserve, package and ship products. Parts may be shipped by Truck, Train, Ocean or Air, all require different preservation and packaging techniques be used. If shipped by ocean freight, labels should be stencilled on side of crate.

Transportation Hazards 4.10.2

Marine Rolling, pitching, heavy, surging, swaying and yawing motions of ocean vessel Wave impact (water shipping over the bow impacting on deck stowed cargo or containers during heavy weather.) Navigation exposures: sinking, stranding and Collisions. Temperature extremes resulting in heat or freeze damage Rail Acceleration and deceleration. Coupling impact during car humping operations. Swaying on curves. Shock and vibrations.

Air Changes in atmospheric pressure and temperature. Acceleration and deceleration forces. Turbulence. Surface Braking and acceleration. Pushing and dragging cargo when inadequate material handling equipment or inexperienced labour is used. Weight of superimposed packages. Failure to keep attacks plumb. Long-term storage resulting in crushing of shipping package(s).

General Information 4.10.3

Other transit factors to consider in preservation and packaging include:

Environmental exposure during transit, note that shrink wrap is not a form of waterproofing products.

Products inside the containers should be stabilized to reduce the likelihood of mechanical damage








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During transit. Internal supports, bracing or blocking may be required to ensure stability during transit.

Products should be containerized with heaviest parts on bottom.

Packing List 4.10.4

The packing list is the primary method used to inventory shipped components. The packing list must identify the contents within each individual package if the container has multiple packages with different items. English is the only accepted language for the packing list, and all Packing list should be clearly legible. As a minimum each packing list should contain the following: DOMESTIC SHIPMENTS

Supplier Name, Address and Vendor Number

Part Numbers and Purchase Order Numbers / Line Items

Shortage on PO

Quantity of containers, qty of parts in containers.

Location of Purchase Order Documentation INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS

Seller name and address

Supplier (manufacturer of goods) if different from Seller

Delivery address in the United States

GE Purchase Order (PO) number (as appropriate to each line item)

Invoice reference number

Quantity shipped (may not exceed the aggregate quantity order on PO

Complete description of product in English (must be sufficient for tariff classification purposes, as described above

Country of origin (country of manufacture or last substantial transformation) Note: Provide a formal Certificate of Origin if a preferential agreement exists between the United States and corresponding country of origin (i.e. NAFTA, GSP, etc.)

Value of goods in local currency of your country or in US dollars (both per unit and total)

Statement of Special trade program eligibility (GSP, HTSUS 9801 when applicable)

Terms of Sale (e.g. FCA, FOB, CIF, DDU, etc.) Use caution when affixing packing list to prevent possible penetration of inner vapor barrier, case liners, or other packaging of the equipment. A minimum of one placed internally and two secured externally on the package or container. (Minimum of three (3) packing list are required.) Do not attach the packing list directly to painted equipment, where the removal of the packing list may cause damage to the painted surface. It is recommended that the packing list be attached with a tape or glue adhesive. If placed in contact with the commodity the tape or glue cannot leave a residue. If the packing list is stapled to the container, then the staples must be covered with waterproof tape. Packing lists shall be placed in an enveloped sized container. Containers must be laminated in plastic and sealed in heavy-duty wax impregnated paper, when appropriate. Polyethylene envelopes shall not be used for international shipments and are not recommended for externally stored items. Container must be waterproof!








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4.11 Documentation

Quality Documents 4.11.1

Product documents are those documents, that the supplier must provide as part of purchase order fulfilment such as Material Trace or dimensional documentation. These documents should be sent to GE in accordance PO requirements the supplier is responsible for all documentation pertaining to the product. GE will not be liable for lost documentation. Suppliers are encouraged to contact their Buyer for instructions on submitting quality documents BEFORE SHIPPING the product.

Roles and Responsibilities 5

Key Role Responsibility

Supplier Quality Engineer Identification risk for process improvement. initial supplier on boarding and awareness training

Supplier Adherance to procedure enclosed..

Warehouse Manager Enforcement of procedure on receipt

Quality Records 6

The following records produced by this procedure/work instruction are considered Quality Records and shall be maintained and controlled according to the requirements in OGQ-0102 - Record Control:

Nil

Compliance Requirements 7

Plan for implementation in place by 31-01-2017

Full compliance required by 30-06-2017








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Appendices and Examples 8

POOR PACKAGING AND CRATING PRACTICES EXAMPLES

The photos shown below are examples of unacceptable packaging and crating practices. Receipt of crates such as those shown is unacceptable and any rework shall be back charged to the supplier.








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GOOD PACKAGING AND CRATING PRACTICES The photos shown below are examples of acceptable packaging and crating practices.

Phosphate part wrapped with 10mm foam

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