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This information is for current suppliers of product to Donaldson. The information is for successful completion of the Donaldson Supplier Production Part Approval Process - SPPAP. Information on Donaldson contacts and links to public sources of information are also included within this page. The Donaldson SPPAP system supports the Donaldson Buys Value (DBV) program.
Frequently Asked Questions about Donaldson LOS and SPPAP systems
1. What is SPPAP?
2. What are DBV and SBOSS?
3. Where is help and information available for SPPAP information?
4. How does the supplier submit information?
5. What do the different SPPAP level means?
6. Can I interact electronically with the system?
7. Does Donaldson validate the supplier product?
8. What should the supplier do if the produced product does not meet the requirements?
1. What is SPPAP?
SPPAP is patterned after the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) developed by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG).
The Supplier Production Part Approval Process (SPPAP) assures purchased materials, parts, and assemblies meet Donaldson specified requirements by determining 1) if all Donaldson engineering drawing and specification requirements are properly understood by the supplier, and 2) that the supplier's manufacturing process has the ability to produce product meeting those requirements during an actual production run at the quoted production rates, using production tooling, gauging, process, materials, operators, environment, and process settings, from parts that are taken from a significant production run.
The Donaldson SPPAP system tracks action due dates and emails suppliers and Donaldson responsible parties to facilitate the processing of the SPPAP.
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2. What are DBV and SBOSS?
Donaldson Buys Value (DBV) and Supplier Business Operating System Standards (SBOSS) provide the supplier with Donaldson expectations including the DBV supplier rating systems.
The Donaldson DBV PPM recording guidelines can be found here as an addendum to the Donaldson Buys Value document.
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3. Where is help and information available for SPPAP information?
A SPPAP is specific to a part number/revision level. The AIAG and the ASQ provide information and training classes on PPAP (SPPAP) quality tools, terms and forms. i.e. training and forms for FMEA, Control Plans, Flow Charts.
Corporate Purchasing and Corporate Quality will administer the Supplier Production Part Approval Process.
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952-703-4892 or 952-703-4633 |
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4. How does the supplier submit information?
The preferred method is an email to the Corporate Donaldson Supplier Quality Engineer at SPPAP1@Donaldson.com. Paper copies of the submittal can be mailed to the corporate Supplier Quality Engineer.
Remember many of the SPPAP levels require submitting sample product-usual sample size is two. If the product is hazardous, expensive or extremely bulky discuss this issue with your buyer.
The sample product and documents product should be sent to:
Donaldson Company, Inc.
9250 West Bloomington Freeway
Bloomington, MN 55440-1299
Attention: SPPAP Lab M/S 140
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5. What do the different SPPAP levels mean?
The SPPAP levels Donaldson uses are based upon the AIAG standards with some modification. The submission level is determined considering the following factors.
- Part criticality
- Supplier expertise with a specific commodity
- Experience with prior part submission
Donaldson SBOSS has a list of requirements of documents and samples to submit to Donaldson or retain at your facility
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6. Can I interact electronically with the system?
Not at this time. The SPPAP system e-mails a Part Submission Warrant (PSW) to the supplier. The PSW should be opened, printed and submitted back with the submittal. The supplier shall note any special or out of tolerance issues on the PSW with the appropriate supplier signature.
Note: The Donaldson PSW is the only Donaldson required form. Supplier can use forms of their own choosing. Clarity of information is vital to a SPPAP acceptance.
Contact Corporate Purchasing or Corporate Quality for an example Part Submission Warrant.
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7. Does Donaldson validate the supplier product?
The intent of the SPPAP is for the supplier to demonstrate and document conformance of their products to the print and requirements. Therefore Donaldson measures submitted product only on a requested and limited basis.
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8. What should the supplier do if the produced product does not meet the requirements?
The intent of the SPPAP is proof of meeting the Donaldson requirements.
As soon as they have knowledge that the product does not, and can not, meet the requirements, contact the Donaldson buyer and/or engineer. The Donaldson SPPAP system has a provision for allowing an Interim Approval (IA); however this process is not as expedient as full approval. Early knowledge of an issue is key to resolving the issue in a timely manner. The supplier should note any and all issues on the PSW.
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