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Ramsey, New Jersey 07446
QUALITY SYSTEM
The Okonite Company's commitment to Total Quality in the design,
manufacture, delivery and service ofwire and cable products since
1878 has been proven by continuing improvements achieved by
dedicatedemployees for our valued customers. Quality consistency of
Okonite cables for industrial, railroad, rapidtransit, electric
utility generating (fossil, nuclear and renewable) /distribution
and military applications aredemonstrated by Okonite ESOP employees
following planned and systematic procedures which assurecustomer
satisfaction with installation and years of reliable service.
1. ORGANIZATIONThe Okonite Company has established and executed
aformal Quality Management System since the 1970's,that has
exceeded customers expectations. Theauthority and duties of the
personnel and organizationsperforming quality functions are clearly
defined and
documented in writing. The Company QualityOrganization Charts
are posted on the public web
pagewww.okonite.com/qualityassurance.html.
2. QUALITY SYSTEMOkonite's Quality System is based on the
QAManagement criteria of ISO 9001:2008 and complieswith the
requirements of QA Standards 10CFR50
Appendix B, NQA-1-1994, ANSI N45.2, and AAR M1003.
3. DESIGN CONTROL
Okonite HQ design control is based upon the selectionand
qualification of raw materials that are used toproduce premium
standardized cable constructionswhich meet or exceed Okonite and
regulatoryacceptance test and performance criteria.
Customerrequirements are satisfied by applying Okonite cablequality
standards to meet purchase criteria.
4. PROCUREMENT DOCUMENT CONTROLPurchase Specifications requiring
approved suppliersfor raw materials and cable components are
preparedby the Research and Engineering Divisions. Purchaseof
sub-supplier items which require applicable
regulatory requirements (necessary to assure quality) isdefined
by Okonite purchases order for compliance bythe supplier.
5. INSTRUCTIONS, PROCEDURE ANDDRAWINGS
Above activities affecting quality are assured by
writteninstructions, procedures and/or drawings appropriate tothe
need. These documents include appropriatequantitative or
qualitative acceptance criteria fordetermining that activities have
been achieved.
6. DOCUMENT CONTROLProcedures are established to control the
issuance andupdating by authorized personnel of Corporate
policiestechnical and manufacturing specifications to insure
aneffective Quality System.
7. CONTROL OF PURCHASED MATERIALCable quality is assured by a
proven system of Okonitepolicies and procedures for purchased
materials thatprovide for development and review of
qualityrequirements, materials evaluation, purchasespecifications,
supplier selection/approvals andincoming materials inspection.
Suppliers of materialsthat have achieved satisfactory performance
and areCertified, enter into a Quality Partnership and areexempt
from receipt testing.
8. IDENTIFICATION & CONTROL OF
MATERIALS, PARTS AND SUBCOMPONENTSProcedures are established for
the identification andcontrol of materials and cable components
used duringall stages of manufacture. Measures are provided
toprevent the use of incorrect or defective materials.Traceability
procedures define data records whichpermit the linking of records
from final shipping reels tothe customer back to the insulation of
the singleconductors making up the cable.
9. CONTROL OF SPECIAL PROCESSESThere are no special processes as
defined by either10CFR50 Appendix B (NRC), ANSI N 45.2 or ISO
9001, employed in Okonite wire and cablemanufacture.
10. INSPECTIONInspection and testing programs are in effect to
insurecompliance with appropriate instructions, proceduresand/or
drawings. Inspections are performed by trainedand qualified
personnel.
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11. TEST CONTROLApplicable test methods and procedures
aredocumented for determination of physical and
electricalproperties involving product qualification
testing,production, in-process and final acceptance testing
toensure compliance with applicable customerrequirements. Testing
is performed by trained andqualified personnel.
12. CONTROL OF MEASURING & TESTEQUIPMENTMeasurement devices
employed for acceptance/rejection decisions of materials,
components and/orfinished wire and cables are covered by a
calibrationmaintenance program which includes as-foundconditions,
frequency, status identification and the useof standards traceable
to NIST.
13. HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPINGHandling of materials is
accomplished by personneltrained in the use of the appropriate
equipment andproper techniques of storage in accordance with
qualityassurance requirements to prevent damage ordeterioration.
Specific packaging, marking and loadingare used to meet customer
and appropriate regulatoryand industrial shipping standards.
14. INSPECTION, TEST AND OPERATING
STATUSA product traveler document (C&R) is prepared foreach
item to be manufactured. This document definesthe manufacturing
processes involved, the propersequence of all manufacturing, test
and inspectionoperations required to assure the product complies
with
applicable specifications. Status of latest
satisfactorymanufacturing sequence completed is contained on
theindividual reel of insulated wire/cable.
15. NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL,
PARTS AND COMPONENTSSpecific procedures and instructions are
established fornon-conforming material or product, thereby
preventingtheir use in products which would not meet
applicablecustomer specification requirements.
16. CORRECTIVE ACTIONA system has been established and
maintained thatfocuses on corrective action (C/A) to prevent
therecurrence of deficiencies. This system, applicable
todepartmental procedures as well as product quality,consists of;
investigation of non-conforming (N/C)purchased materials,
manufactured product andevaluating C/A to prevent recurrence:
auditing
processes, procedures, customer complaints, etc. toidentify
adverse trends and initiate C/A to eliminatepossible N/C
products/services; and follow-up on C/Aresponses is performed to
assess effectiveness ofimplemented changes.
17. QUALITY RECORDSProcedures have been established and are
maintainedthat control quality records. Quality records are
maintained by each functional activity as a means ofproviding
objective evidence that Okonite wire/cablesmeet specified technical
and quality requirements.
Applicable system records and retention periods are asspecified
within the Quality Manual.
18. QUALITY AUDITSInternal audits are performed by Quality
Assurance inaccordance with established procedures on a
scheduledbasis that provide ongoing analysis of the effectiveness
of theOkonite Quality System in maintaining compliance to10CFR50
Appendix B (Quality Assurance Criteria for NuclearPower Plants),
AAR M-1003 (Quality Assurance Criteria forClass 1 Railroads) and
International Standard ISO 9001,Quality Systems. Records of
internal audits are maintainedalong with applicable cause and
corrective actions resultingfrom audit findings.
19. TRAINING
Personnel performing activities affecting quality arequalified
for their assigned duties. Training needs areidentified and
appropriate instruction is provided, asrequired. Training records
are maintained by thePersonnel Department.
20. STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES
Statistics are utilized, where appropriate, for processcontrol,
data analysis (including process capability and
validation), defect prevention, problem identificationand
solving, product and service improvement.
21. CUSTOMER FOCUS
Customer Satisfaction is a basic building block of theOkonite
Quality Policy. The ability to meet or exceedcustomer requirements
is evident from the initialcontact with our District Sales Offices
through finaldelivery of their product. With an effective
customerrelations and service program, Okonite listens to
ourcustomers and works with them to achieve satisfaction.
22. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Another building block of the Okonite Quality Policy isour
commitment to Continuously Improving ourProducts and Processes.
Through a variety ofprograms, such as; Management Reviews,
CAPA,customer feedback, Internal Audits, Statistical Analysisand
more, Okonite is always looking at the way weoperate in an effort
to make them even better.
Director - Quality AssuranceQS Brochure, Rev 12/2013 Corporate
Management Representative
