Block Mould Material Certificates and Traceability

Block mould material traceability connects the supplied steel with the components made from it. A useful record identifies the material, its batch and the relevant inspection evidence. Agree the documentation requirements when placing the order so that the expected records can be checked at delivery.

Agree the document scope

TÜV NORD's EN 10204 guidance distinguishes inspection document types. A type 3.1 certificate contains results for the supplied batch and is validated by the manufacturer's inspection representative independent of production. Whether this document or another type is appropriate depends on the agreed purchasing and project requirements.

Keep the link from steel to component

• Match the material designation and delivery reference to the purchase specification.
• Check the batch or heat identification against the accompanying material document.
• Retain a clear record linking cut pieces and finished components to their original material identification.
• Link any subsequent treatment and inspection records to the relevant component and order.
• Record approved substitutions so that the final documentation reflects the material actually supplied.

Review evidence at delivery and replacement

Check that the documents describe the supplied material and contain the results required by the order. Investigate missing or inconsistent identification before accepting the affected items. A generic brochure or an unrelated certificate cannot establish the material history of a particular component.

Keep these records accessible when ordering wear parts or reviewing a future material change. They provide a reference for comparing replacements with the original specification. The agreed document set should clearly distinguish steel supply evidence from inspections of the completed mould, so that each record supports the claim it is intended to verify.