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FAQ Introduction
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In Germany inspection documents (certificate types) were originally specified in standard DIN 50049. The
Special Topics definitions of material testing and certificate types in DIN 50049 was adopted for European standard EN 10204,
Technical Enquiries first published in 1991.
Certificate types 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1A, 3.1B, 3.1C and 3.2 were defined, closely following the definitions in the
German standard.
FEATURED ARTICLES & EN 10204 was revised in 2004 and published as BSEN 10204 in October 2004 with a simplified range of
PUBLICATIONS inspection documents (certificate types).
Getting the Best out of These now only include types 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 3.2.
Stainless Steel Type 2.3 has been deleted.
Type 3.1 replaces 3.1B
Special Grades of Stainless Type 3.2 replaces 3.1A, 3.1C and 3.2 of the previous edition.
Steel - Where to Find Them This reduced range of options should be easier to understand and work with.
Safe Use of Nickel in the When this standard and certificate type is shown, it only refers to the certificate type and not the steel standard.
Workplace This should be covered separately eg BSEN 10088-2, for stainless steel sheet or plate type products
Importance of Surface Finish
in the Design of Stainless Test certificate standards and types
Steel
Each of the certificate types has a reference number, which has both its content and 'validation' requirements
Structural Sections in
described in the standard in Appendix A, Table A.1. These descriptions are sometimes a little difficult to interpret
Stainless Steel
and need some additional interpretation. The table below shows the full range of current (C) and withdrawn (W)
European Standards - EN 10204 certificate types, with some interpretation of what they cover. In any case of dispute however the
Referenced Standards for descriptions given in Table A.1 of EN 10204:2004 should be used.
Stainless Steel Products
European EN Standard Grade Certificate Summary of EN10204
Title Status Notes
Summary type requirements
Declaration of Statement of compliance with
Selection of stainless steels 2.1 compliance C the order by the No test results shown.
for the food processing with the order manufacturer.
industries Statement of compliance with
Stainless Steel in Indoor the order by the Like the old BS1449 'Cast Test' certificate. Mechanical test
Swimming Pool Buildings 2.2 Test report C manufacturer based on sample results from another coil from same cast, manufactured
non-specific inspections by the same process route, can be used.
Ambient temperature (tests) by the manufacturer.
mechanical properties of cold With mention of test results
Specific test Batch test results needed on the certificate. Difficult to
worked wire to EN 10088-3 2.3
report
W from specific inspection and
distinguish this from the 3.1B type.
testing
BSSA Guide to Stainless Steel
Replaces 3.1B. Common certificate type issued for 'batch tested'
Specifications Statement of compliance with
material. Cert. issued and signed by manufacturer's
Inspection the order by the
3.1 C representative, who must be independent of the manufacturing
certificate manufacturer with results of
department. Eg Inspection department or test house
specific inspection
manager/supervisor.
With mention of test results Batch test results. Cert. issued by independent inspector
Inspection
3.1A W from specific inspection and required by releasing authority (eg TUV for German pressure
certificate 3.1A
testing vessels). Replaced by 3.2 in 2004
With mention of test results
Inspection Batch test results. Cert. issued and signed by manufacturer's
3.1B W from specific inspection and
certificate 3.1B representative. Replaced by 3.1 in 2004
testing
With mention of test results
Inspection Batch test results. Cert. issued by independent inspector
3.1C W from specific inspection and
certificate 3.1C appointed by customer (eg Lloyds). Replaced by 3.2 in 2004
testing
Batch test results. Cert. issued by both manufacturer's
representative and an independent inspector appointed either by
Statement of compliance with
Inspection the customer (cf withdrawn 3.1C) or an inspector designated by
3.2 C order with indication of
certificate official regulations (cf withdrawn 3.1A). ie 3.2 now covers scope
results of specific inspection
of both 3.1A and 3.1C of 1991 edition. This cover what is often
referred to as 'outside inspection'

When the 3.2 certificate type is requested the manufacturing mill may prepare a 3.1 type certificate to present to
the 'outside inspector' to use as a basis for preparing the independent 3.2 certificate. Only the 3.2 certificate is
valid however for the ordered requirements and to match the product marking and inspectors stamp.

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