Inspection
Press machine safety inspection following Japan's statutory inspection items
Not a legal requirement in Thailand. A voluntary inspection to maintain your safety management standard.
What this service is
We inspect press machines against the inspection items defined by Japan's Occupational Safety and Health Act. Thailand currently has no legal requirement for periodic press machine inspection, but Japanese-owned plants that want to hold the same safety standard as head office, and Thai companies raising their safety management, choose this service.
In Japan, the Occupational Safety and Health Act requires press machines to be inspected at least once a year. Thailand has no equivalent regulation for press machines today, so it is each company's own decision. MEGA TECH performs an inspection in Thailand that follows those Japanese inspection items. This is not a statutory certification under Thai law — it checks the machine's safety condition using the same items and the same perspective, and leaves you a documented record.
Who this is for
Japanese-owned plants holding head-office safety standards
The inspection that is mandatory in Japan can continue at your Thai plant with the same items, leaving records ready for a head-office audit or an internal safety patrol.
Thai companies strengthening safety management
Even without a legal requirement, a single accident stops production and damages trust. Thai companies adopting Japanese-level safety standards use this as their press machine safety inspection.
Companies that just bought a used machine or relocated one
Right after installation or relocation is the time to verify the safety devices, clutch and brake once, properly. It also works as a pre-start inspection.
How this differs from PM (preventive maintenance)
PM and this safety inspection have different purposes and are easily confused, so here is the distinction. If you want both, just ask.
| Aspect | Safety inspection (per Japanese statutory items) | PM (preventive maintenance) |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Confirm the machine and its safety devices are in a safe condition to operate | Prevent breakdowns and keep the machine running |
| What is checked | Clutch and brake, safety devices, emergency stop, electrical systems — anything tied directly to safety | Consumable replacement, lubrication, cleaning, adjustment |
| Output | An inspection report with a pass/fail judgement per item | A record of the work performed |
| Typical frequency | Once a year (following the Japanese statutory interval) | Monthly or quarterly, depending on the machine and duty |
| Status in Thailand | Not legally required — voluntary | Not legally required — voluntary |
We also handle PM (preventive maintenance) — repairing what the inspection finds, replacing consumables, and ongoing maintenance contracts. Just ask.
What makes our inspection different
Follows the Japanese inspection items
We inspect against the items defined by Japan's Occupational Safety and Health Act. We do not drop items on our own judgement.
Focused on what causes injuries
We concentrate on clutch and brake, safety devices and emergency stops — the parts that cause injury when they fail to stop the machine.
A report you can keep on file
You receive a report with a judgement per item and the points needing improvement — ready for a head-office audit or your internal safety records.
Findings can be repaired by us
If the inspection finds a problem, repair, parts replacement and overhaul are available from the same supplier. No need to split contractors.
Main inspection items
Clutch and brake
Lining wear, operation and stopping time — the most safety-critical parts of a press machine.
Safety devices
Operation and performance of light curtains, two-hand controls and emergency stop devices.
Machine body
Damage, wear and cracks in the crankshaft, slide, bed and frame.
Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Control panel, wiring, insulation resistance, and pressure or leakage in hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
How the inspection works
- 1
Enquiry and booking
Tell us the number of machines, makers and models. We schedule around your production.
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Preparation
We collect the machine information needed and plan the inspection and the day's sequence.
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On-site inspection
Our technician inspects on site — typically 2-4 hours per machine.
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Inspection report
We produce a report with a judgement per item and the points needing improvement.
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Report and proposal
We walk you through the results and propose repair, parts replacement or PM as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
A. Not at present. Thailand has no regulation requiring periodic inspection of press machines, so it is each company's decision. In Japan the Occupational Safety and Health Act requires inspection at least once a year, and companies that want the same items applied at their Thai plant use this service.
A. The purpose differs. This inspection confirms that the machine and its safety devices are in a safe condition and leaves a record. PM prevents breakdowns so the machine keeps running. What is checked differs too: the inspection focuses on safety-critical parts, PM on consumables, lubrication and adjustment. We also handle PM, so ask if you want both.
A. No. It is not a certification under Thai law. It checks the machine's safety condition against Japan's inspection items and documents the result in an inspection report.
A. Once a year, following the Japanese statutory interval. For heavily used machines, or right after buying a used machine or relocating one, we recommend an inspection at that point as well.
A. Typically 2-4 hours per machine, depending on the number of machines and their condition. We schedule in advance.
A. The report lists the points needing improvement, and we propose repair, parts replacement or overhaul as needed — all from the same supplier, so you don't have to split contractors.
Request an inspection or a quote
Send us the number of machines, makers and models and we will quote. We can also discuss PM (preventive maintenance).