Main Material List of Coffee & Tea Brewers, Drinkware, and Kitchenware
Material Type | Advantages | Disadvantages | FDA Compliant | BPA Free | Application | Material Cost |
Borosilicate Glass | - High temperature resistance (-20°C to 150°C) - Excellent transparency - Chemical resistance - Does not retain odors or flavors - Non-toxic & BPA-free | - Fragile, prone to breakage - Higher production cost | Yes | Yes | - French Press, Pour-over Coffee Makers, Tea Infusers, Mugs, Glass Carafes | Middle to High |
Stainless Steel 304 | - Food-grade material - High corrosion & oxidation resistance - Durable & long-lasting - Good thermal insulation for double-walled products | - Poor heat resistance for single-layer applications - More expensive than plastic or aluminum | Yes | Yes | - Outer shell of double-walled coffee makers - Moka Pots - Stainless Steel Kettles | Middle |
Stainless Steel 316 | - Medical-grade stainless steel - Excellent corrosion resistance - High durability & weldability | - More expensive than 304 - Difficult to process for intricate designs | Yes | Yes | - Premium-grade coffee & tea brewers - Medical-grade containers | High |
Aluminum | - Lightweight - Anti-corrosion with proper coating - Good heat conduction | - Requires internal coating to prevent metal leaching - Lower durability than stainless steel | No | No | - Lightweight portable coffee tumblers - Specialty drinkware | Low |
Polypropylene (PP) | - High impact strength - Chemical resistance - BPA-free - Lightweight | - Not heat-resistant - Can degrade with prolonged UV exposure | Yes | Yes | - Coffee Maker Lids - Measuring Spoons - Handles for brewers | Low |
Tritan plastic | - BPA-free alternative to plastic - High transparency - Good impact resistance - Lightweight | - Can deform at high temperatures (above 85°C) | Yes | Yes | - Cold Brew Coffee Makers - Transparent Tumblers | High |
Silicone | - High temperature resistance - Flexible & durable - Chemical & weather-resistant - BPA-free & food-safe | - Can absorb odors over time - Higher cost than standard plastics | Yes | Yes | - Sealing Gaskets - Anti-slip Grips - Heat-resistant Handles | Middle to High |
SEECIN Quality Control (QC) Process
Supplier & Raw Material Quality Control
Supplier qualification audits to ensure compliance with company quality standards.
Incoming raw material inspection, including checks on appearance, dimensions, and composition, to verify compliance.
Key materials require test reports and are subject to periodic reviews.
Production Process Quality Control
First Article Inspection (FQC): Comprehensive inspection of the first batch before full-scale production to ensure compliance with process standards.
In-Process Quality Control (IPQC): Regular inspections during production to detect and correct defects in real-time.
Final Inspection (OQC): Comprehensive testing of finished products, including appearance, functionality, and packaging integrity.
Equipment & Process Control
Routine maintenance of production equipment to ensure stability and precision.
Strict parameter control for key processes such as injection molding, stamping, and glass blowing.
Use of automated testing instruments during production to guarantee product consistency.
Packaging & Finished Product Inspection
Visual and functional inspection before packaging to ensure product quality and completeness.
Compliance of packaging materials with environmental and shipping standards.
Random sampling of finished products before storage or shipment to ensure compliance.
Quality Issue Handling & Continuous Improvement
Immediate root cause analysis and corrective actions for detected quality issues.
Systematic recording and periodic analysis of quality concerns to improve production processes and standards.
Customer feedback mechanism to promptly address complaints and enhance product quality.
SEECIN leverages a digital quality management system to enable real-time data collection, analysis, and decision-making, ensuring a closed-loop quality control system. This guarantees an efficient, stable production process and consistently high-quality products for our customers.
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