SIST EN 10168:2004

Steel products - Inspection documents - List of information and description

This European Standard lists the information that may be communicated and includes a brief description in the inspection documents of iron and steel products as described in EN 10021 and EN 10204. By laying down standardized designations and definitions for information likely to appear in inspection documents and by introducing code numbers for each of the designated sections, this European Standard intends to contribute to the elimination of communication difficulties in European trade.

Stahlerzeugnisse - Prüfbescheinigungen - Liste und Beschreibung der Angaben

Diese Europäische Norm erfaßt die Angaben, die in den in EN 10021 und EN 10204 beschriebenen Prüfbescheinigungen für Stahlerzeugnisse enthalten sein können. Zweck dieser Europäischen Norm ist es, durch die Festlegung genormter Bezeichnungen und Definitionen von für Prüfbescheinigungen in Frage kommenden Angaben und durch die Einführung von Kennummern für jede derartige Bezeichnung zur Beseitigung von Verständigungsschwierigkeiten im europäischen Handel beizutragen.

Produits en acier - Documents de contrôle - Liste et description des informations

La présente Norme européenne donne la liste des informations qui peuvent être communiquées et comporte une brève description des documents de contrôle des produits en aciers tels que décrits dans l'EN 10204.
En fixant des désignations et des définitions normalisées pour les informations susceptibles de figurer dans les documents de contrôle et en introduisant une codification pour chacune des rubriques correspondant à une désignation, la présente Norme européenne a pour objet de contribuer à l'élimination des difficultés de communication dans les échanges commerciaux en Europe.
NOTE   Ces désignations peuvent également être utilisées dans les documents de livraison.

Jekleni izdelki - Dokumentacija za pregled - Seznam in opis

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2004
• ICS: 01.110 - Technical product documentation
• ICS: 77.140.01 - Iron and steel products in general
• Technical Committee: IFEK - Ferrous metals
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Sep-2004
• Due Date: 01-Sep-2004
• Completion Date: 01-Sep-2004
• Directive: 97/23/EC - Directive 97/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 May 1997 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning pressure equipment
• Mandate: M/071 - Mandate to CEN for standardization in the field of Pressure equipment
• Ref Project: EN 10168:2004 - Steel products - Inspection documents - List of information and description

Overview

SIST EN 10168:2004 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies the standardized list and description of information items to be included in inspection documents for steel products. It applies to iron and steel products described in EN 10021 and EN 10204, focusing on inspection documentation such as certificates and quality reports. By defining standardized designations, definitions, and unique code numbers for sections of inspection documents, EN 10168 aims to streamline communication and reduce misunderstandings in steel trade across Europe.

This standard is essential for manufacturers, inspection bodies, purchasers, and logistics personnel involved in the steel industry, providing a clear framework for documenting product verification, testing, and compliance.

Key Topics

• Standardized Inspection Documentation: EN 10168 provides a comprehensive framework for listing information in inspection documents linked to steel products. This includes product description, inspection tests, validation statements, and transaction details.

• Information Groups & Code Numbers: The standard divides information into key groups, each with unique code numbers for easy reference:

  • Group A: Commercial transactions and parties involved (e.g., manufacturer's works, purchaser, order numbers)
  • Group B: Description of steel products (e.g., steel grade, product dimensions, marking)
  • Group C: Inspection details, including sampling and testing results such as tensile strength, hardness, impact tests, and chemical analysis
  • Group D: Other tests like non-destructive testing and surface inspection
  • Group Z: Validation including compliance statements, CE marking, and signatures of authorized personnel

• Clear Definitions and Uniform Terminology: The standard draws definitions from EN 10204 and specifies terms such as sample location, test direction, and test methods to ensure uniform understanding.

• Flexible Layout and Supplementary Information: While the standard defines the sections and codes rigidly, the format and sequence of inspection documents may be adapted according to customer or manufacturer preferences. Supplementary information can be added under specific codes.

Applications

• Steel Manufacturing and Supply Chain: Manufacturers use EN 10168 to prepare consistent inspection certificates that accompany steel products, ensuring purchasers receive verified information about product conformity and quality tests.

• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Inspection bodies and laboratories follow EN 10168 guidelines to record and communicate the results of mechanical, chemical, and physical tests accurately, supporting traceability and compliance verification.

• Contract and Order Fulfillment: Purchasers and suppliers rely on these standardized documents to confirm that the supplied steel matches the order requirements, minimizing disputes related to product specification and test results.

• International Trade Facilitation: By harmonizing inspection documentation across Europe, EN 10168 reduces language and procedural barriers, easing cross-border steel transactions and enhancing supply chain transparency.

Related Standards

• EN 10204 – Metallic Products – Types of Inspection Documents: EN 10168 works in conjunction with EN 10204, which defines the types of inspection certificates (e.g., type 2.1 declaration, type 3.1 inspection certificate). EN 10168 details the information within these documents.

• EN 10021 – Steel Products – Technical Delivery Conditions – General Technical Delivery Requirements: Provides the basis for the product specifications and conditions referenced within EN 10168 inspection documents.

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems: Organizations using EN 10168 for inspection documents can integrate it with ISO 9001 compliance for robust quality management in steel production and delivery.

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Keywords: EN 10168, steel inspection documents, steel products certification, inspection certificates, steel product testing, steel quality documentation, European steel standards, EN 10204, steel product traceability, metal product inspection, mechanical testing documentation, steel chemical composition report, product conformity statement, steel manufacturing standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Jekleni izdelki – Dokumentacija (potrdila, certifikati itd.) – Seznam in opis navedenegaStahlerzeugnisse - Prüfbescheinigungen - Liste und Beschreibung der AngabenProduits en acier - Documents de contrôle - Liste et description des informationsSteel products - Inspection documents - List of information and description77.140.01Železni in jekleni izdelki na splošnoIron and steel products in general01.110L]GHONHTechnical product documentationICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 10168:2004SIST EN 10168:2004en01-september-2004SIST EN 10168:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 10168June 2004ICS 01.110; 77.080.20; 77.140.01English versionSteel products - Inspection documents - List of information anddescriptionProduits en acier - Documents de contrôle - Liste etdescription des informationsStahlerzeugnisse - Prüfbescheinigungen - Liste undBeschreibung der AngabenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 March 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 10168:2004: ESIST EN 10168:2004

page Foreword.3 1 Scope.4 2 Normative references.4 3 Terms and definitions.4 4 Principles.4 5 Information description.5 Annex A (normative)
List of the section designations and their corresponding translations.11
EN 10204, Metallic products - Types of inspection documents.
3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 10204 apply. 4 Principles All types of inspection documents specified in EN 10204 have as a common element groups of information which make it possible to assign them clearly to the corresponding products supplied (see Table 1, information groups
A and B). All inspection documents, except for the type 2.1 document "Declaration of compliance with the order", contain information on non-specific or specific tests carried out on the basis of the relevant product specification (see Table 1, information groups C and D). In all types of inspection documents a statement on the conformity of the products delivered with the requirements of the order shall be included (see Table 1, information group Z). The organization responsible for supplying an inspection document may vary the sequence and the lay-out of the information given in clause 5 and Tables 2 to 5. It may also delete unnecessary sections depending on the product. The code number for the different sections in Tables 2 to 5 is unique. Other numbers shall not be used. The section designations given in Tables 2 to 5 should be given in the relevant sections of the inspection documents. They may be abbreviated if no misunderstanding is caused (e.g. 'direction' instead of 'direction of the test piece'). If there is not enough room in a section for the required information, a reference to a supplement or a free section in the inspection document may be used for the section in question. In this case, the information shall be given in the supplement or in the free section under the corresponding code number. SIST EN 10168:2004

Symbol
Information group on Specific sections Available sections
from - to from - to See Table
A
Commercial
transactions and parties involved
A 01 -
A 09
A 10 - A 99
B
Description of products
B 01 - B 13
B 14 - B 99
C
Inspection
General information Tensile test Hardness test Notched-bar impact test Other mechanical tests Chemical composition and steelmaking process
C 00 - C 03 C 10 - C 13 C 30 - C 32 C 40 - C 43
C 70 - C 92
C 04 - C 09 C 14 - C 29 C 33 - C 39 C 44 - C 49 C 50 - C 69 C 93 - C 99
D
Other tests
D 01 - D 50
D 51 - D 99
Z
Validation
Z 01 - Z 04
Z 05 - Z 99
A 02
A 03
A 04
A 05
A 06
A 07
A 08
A 09
A 10 to A 99 Manufacturer's works
Type of inspection document
Document number
Manufacturer's mark
Originator of the inspection document
Purchaser/consignee
Purchaser order number and, where applicable, item number
Manufacturer's works order number
Purchaser article number
Supplementary information Name and address of the works where the products were manufactured.
As defined in EN 10204.
Number fixed by the originator of the document. This document number may be followed by a figure corresponding to the page number in the case of an inspection document comprising several pages.
Symbol for identification of the manufacturer which is used for marking the products instead of the manufacturer’s name.
Inspection organization or qualified department of the manufacturer’s works.
Name and, if necessary, address either of the purchaser, the consignee or the consignee of the certificate, this information being referred to as A 06.1, A 06.2 and A 06.3.
Order number, item number and, if necessary, date.
Order number and, if necessary, date or acknowledgement number.
Reference number by the purchaser to the products to be supplied. This article number is not mandatory information to be given by the purchaser at the time of ordering.
Available for information on commercial transactions and parties involved.
B 02
B 03
B 04
B 05
B 06
B 07
B 08
B 09 to B 11
B 12
B 13
B 14 to B 99 Product
Steel designation
Any supplementary requirements
Product delivery condition
Reference (heat) treatment of samples
Marking of the product
Identification of the product
Number of pieces
Product dimensions
Theoretical mass
Actual mass
Supplementary information Description of the product form (e.g. : heavy plate, section, wide flat, tube, hollow section,
etc.) and, where appropriate, surface condition, with reference to
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