The ISO 9001:2015 quality management system governs gauge glass production by mandating requirements including raw material traceability and more.

The ISO 9001:2015 is an international standard for quality management systems that can be applied to any organization, regardless of its type or size, or the products and services it provides. It sets the criteria for a quality management system and is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the involvement of top management, a process approach, and continual improvement. These standards provide guidance and tools for organizations that want to ensure that their products and services consistently meet customers’ requirements and that quality is continually improved.

When it comes to gauge glass production, this include:

Sourcing of raw materials: The traceability of raw materials like borosilicate or aluminosilicate glass can be ensured by keeping accurate records of suppliers, batch numbers, delivery dates, etc.

Production Process: The process for producing the gauge glass should be well-defined and documented. This includes the manufacturing process, the machinery used, the operating conditions, etc.

Quality Control: Regular inspections and tests should be carried out to ensure the gauge glass meets the required specifications. This can involve checks for dimensions, resistance to pressure and thermal shock, surface quality, etc.

Non-conformity and corrective action: Procedures should be in place to handle any non-conforming products. This includes identifying the issue, containing the non-conforming products, taking corrective actions, and documenting the entire process.

Customer feedback: There should be a system for collecting and analyzing customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.

Performance evaluation: The organization must monitor, measure, analyze, and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of its quality management system.

Improvement: The organization must continually improve the suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the quality management system.