Key Points and Core Significance of International Certification for Rotary Drilling Rigs

    As the export volume of rotary drilling rigs in China continues to grow and gradually enters the international high-end market, international certifications such as CE, ISO, SONCAP have become essential "passports" for equipment to go global. These certifications are not only mandatory requirements for market access in various countries, but also the core support for enterprises to demonstrate product quality and enhance international competitiveness. Their standardized processing and deep practice are of great significance for the international development of the rotary drilling rig industry.

    CE certification is a mandatory certification for rotary drilling rigs entering the EU and European Free Trade Area markets, with a core focus on equipment safety and compliance. When handling, it is necessary to combine the construction characteristics of the rotary drilling rig and complete equipment safety performance testing and technical document preparation (including design drawings, testing reports, etc.) in accordance with the requirements of the European Union Machinery Directive (MD), to ensure that the equipment meets the unified standards of the European Union in terms of mechanical safety, electrical safety, noise control, etc. After being reviewed and approved by a third-party certification agency, CE mark can be affixed to the market. The rotary drilling rig of Gansu Construction Investment Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has successfully opened up the EU market and achieved international recognition of technology and quality through this certification.

    The ISO series certification (with the core being ISO9001 quality management system, ISO14001 environmental management system, and ISO45001 occupational health management system) is an internationally recognized management system certification that focuses on assessing the full process control capabilities of enterprises. The enterprise needs to streamline the entire process of production, research and development, and after-sales service, establish a management system that complies with ISO standards, standardize quality control, environmental governance, and employee occupational health assurance processes, and issue certificates after being audited and certified by a certification body. This certification is not only a reflection of standardized enterprise management, but also a recognition of the comprehensive strength of enterprises in the international market. At the same time, it is often used as a bonus point in domestic and foreign bidding, helping enterprises enhance their competitiveness.

    SONCAP certification is a mandatory qualification assessment certification for imported products in African countries such as Nigeria, and is the key to expanding the African market for rotary drilling rigs. The processing needs to be carried out in two steps. Firstly, product compliance testing should be completed to ensure that the equipment quality and performance meet Nigerian national standards. Then, pre shipment inspection should be carried out to verify the consistency between the goods and the test report. After all meet the standards, SONCAP certificate can be obtained before smooth customs clearance and entry into the market. With the increasing demand for infrastructure in Africa, this certification has become a necessary condition for China's rotary drilling rigs to enter the African market, effectively avoiding risks such as customs fines and returns.

    The significance of international certification for the rotary drilling rig industry goes far beyond market access itself. At the enterprise level, certification processing can force enterprises to optimize production processes, improve product quality, standardize management processes, reduce quality hazards, enhance brand credibility, help enterprises break away from low-end homogeneous competition, and enter the international high-end market. For example, Shanhe Intelligent Rotary Drilling Machine won a large order in Germany with compliance certification. At the industry level, the widespread promotion of international certification can promote the standardization of China's rotary drilling rig industry with international standards, enhance the overall internationalization level of the industry, and assist in the implementation of China's infrastructure equipment "going global" strategy. At the market level, certification can build a trust bridge between enterprises and international buyers, reduce trade barriers, expand global market space, while ensuring construction safety and environmental rights of importing countries, achieving mutual benefit and win-win results.