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At Kung Fu Koala, dedicated quality inspectors oversee material receipt, in-process production checks and finished-equipment inspection. Load and safety-performance checks take place before factory dispatch.The inspection scope follows the equipment type, intended age group and approved project configuration. Outdoor play structures and indoor soft play require different checks: structural integrity, accessible surfaces and the way children move through the equipment each need a defined acceptance basis. Factory inspection and installation acceptance are separate stages, with site-dependent conditions verified after installation.
Incoming material inspection is the first checkpoint in our production process. Structural stock, play components and protective materials are checked before they enter fabrication or assembly.
Checks identify the specified metal grade, section size and wall thickness against the approved material schedule. Dented tubes, damaged profiles and deteriorated stock are separated from usable material; a matching external dimension does not establish a matching material grade.
Moulded parts are checked for cracks, distortion and incomplete moulding. Padding is compared with the specified foam grade and thickness, while nets and ropes are checked for construction, damaged strands and the correct attachment components. Material substitutions require technical review.
Chemical evidence must identify the actual material or coating tested. For U.S. children's products, the lead-in-paint threshold is 90 ppm (0.009% by weight). A colour sample or a generic "non-toxic" description does not establish compliance.
Our quality inspectors carry out in-process checks during component fabrication. The project drawings provide the reference for checking cut geometry, formed sections and the fit between mating parts.
Laser cutting and tube bending prepare the structural sections before frame assembly. Dimensional checks compare tube lengths, bend positions, angles and mating faces with the fabrication drawing. Formed sections are also checked for flattening, twisting and distortion before they become part of a tower, tunnel or curved frame.
Bolt-hole spacing, slot direction and mounting-face alignment determine how parts connect. Checks use the drawing's reference positions rather than measuring each hole in isolation. Forced alignment, enlarged holes and improvised spacers are not substitutes for correctly made parts.
Adjacent platforms, access sections and slide connections are compared as mating assemblies. Level transitions and connection offsets must follow the intended layout. Repeated modules use the same drawing revision so that individually correct parts also fit together as a complete system.
Welding is a checked production stage at our factory, alongside cutting, surface treatment and assembly.Within the welded frame, inspection focuses on the joints and supporting members that transfer structural loads.
Weld position, length and profile are compared with the joint detail. Visible cracks, incomplete joints, excessive undercut and missed welds require correction. A continuous painted surface is not evidence of a sound weld beneath it.
Frame junctions, braces, support plates and structural attachments must form the intended load path. Inspection checks for omitted members, distorted connection plates and local damage around heavily loaded joints. Decorative panels do not replace specified structural bracing.
Structural joints need inspection before coatings, padding or cladding conceal them. Where the engineering specification calls for non-destructive testing, the method and acceptance criteria must be identified for the relevant welds; visual inspection alone does not establish internal weld soundness.
Surface inspection concentrates on the areas children grip, lean against, climb on or slide across.
Accessible edges, slide seams, handgrips and panel corners are checked for burrs, sharp transitions and snagging points. Tube ends and openings requiring closure need secure protection. Special attention goes to slide exits and hand-contact areas rather than appearance alone.
Coated surfaces are checked for peeling, blistering, exposed metal and rough deposits. Coverage around recesses and joins matters as much as visible flat faces. Tread coatings must preserve the specified grip pattern instead of filling it with excess coating.
Padding covers and seams are checked for splits, exposed staples, accessible hard edges and exposed foam. Slide entries, crawl openings and ball-pit boundaries need continuous contact protection. Loose cover edges and exposed fastening ends must not project into the play space.
Assembly checks form part of our factory inspection before packing.This stage addresses fastener installation, protective attachments and the orientation of fitted components in the assembled equipment.
Bolts, nuts, washers and locking devices must match the connection specification. Checks cover thread engagement, specified tightening and the retention of caps or covers. Fixings must resist unintended loosening during use, including those in moving connections.
Net tension, lacing and attachment points are checked around the full enclosure. Guards and padding must remain in position rather than rotate, slip or lift away from the protected member. Correct coverage is maintained at junctions between separate modules.
Seats, hangers, hinges and rotating components are checked for correct orientation and free movement through their intended travel. Stops and guards must be installed in the specified positions. Assembly must leave inspection and maintenance points accessible without removing structural members.
Final inspection reconciles the finished equipment with the order, approved configuration and delivery documents before packing. It is the shipment-release check, not a replacement for the preceding structural and safety assessments.
The release check covers the ordered modules, matched connecting parts, anchor components, maintenance items and installation hardware. Section identifiers and packed quantities must agree with the assembly layout, including parts that will only be fitted at the destination.
Model identification, intended-use information and required safety labels are checked for correctness and legibility. Assembly instructions must identify the delivered configuration and any site work that remains outstanding, rather than refer to a different model or an earlier revision.
Surface protection, restraints and packing separation are checked against the shape and weight of each component. Hardware is packed so it cannot damage play-contact surfaces. Package markings connect the contents to the packing list and installation sequence.
Production photographs and videos show the manufacturing stage and the equipment being prepared. Qualification documents and installation acceptance forms identify the separate product and site-acceptance stages. A dimensional or load-test record identifies the checked item, acceptance requirement and actual result; progress images alone do not provide those measurements.
Products that fail inspection are excluded from packing and delivery. A non-conformity entry identifies the affected component and failed requirement. Follow-up evidence connects the correction or replacement to the new inspection result, distinguishing the accepted item from the rejected one.
Order and component references support the identification of replacement parts and affected production batches. Changes to material, geometry or a safety-critical connection need a new technical assessment, with the revised configuration distinguished from the version covered by earlier inspection evidence.