There are several manufacturers of grandfather clocks in China that exclusively specialize in manufacturing and exporting of grandfather clocks and their smaller components. These clocks are made up of materials such as fine solid wood, oak or linden. The stain or varnish is also done in a variety of colors including, walnut, cheery and nude.
The grandfather clock inspection and quality control that grandfather clocks are subjected to in China are tested during the pre-production process, the manufacturing process and pre-shipment. All grandfather clocks manufactured in China are subjected to thorough quality assurance and operational tests pre-shipment.
The different quality control and inspection tests performed on the grandfather clocks ensure the accuracy of each component of the clock. These tests include:

AQL Standard Sampling Inspection and Vendor Quality Audit
The AQL Standard Sampling Inspection and Vendor Quality Audit ensures that the equipment and tools used during the manufacturing process are efficient and will result in the proper dimensions specified by the manufacturer.
ESD control and 100% Functional Inspection Test
The ESD control and 100% functional inspection tests are applied for process testing. These tests will check the quality of production at critical points of the manufacturing process.

Reliability and Qualification Test
The reliability and qualification tests that grandfather clocks are subjected to are FCC, CE, temperature and humidity cycling.