Independent verification and certification of metallic materials in accordance with EN 10204 Type 3.2 for critical industrial applications and pressure equipment
EN 10204 Type 3.2 certification represents the highest level of assurance provided by the EN 10204 standard for metallic products intended for critical applications.
In industrial sectors with stringent safety requirements, such as oil & gas, energy, chemicals, marine and pressure equipment, ensuring the conformity, traceability and reliability of the metallic materials used is essential. The EN 10204 Type 3.2 inspection certificate is issued jointly by the material manufacturer and an independent inspection body, which verifies inspection activities, testing and material traceability on behalf of the end customer. This process demonstrates compliance with the applicable regulatory, contractual and statutory requirements, reducing the risks associated with using components intended for highly critical environments.
As a Notified Body and Inspection Body, RINA performs the activities required to issue the EN 10204 Type 3.2 Inspection Certificate for a wide range of metallic products, including plates, pipes, bars, forgings, castings, flanges and fittings. The service includes:
Once the activities have been completed, the results are reviewed, compliance with the applicable requirements is verified, and the Type 3.2 certificate is issued jointly with the material manufacturer.
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An EN 10204 Type 3.2 certificate is an inspection document confirming the conformity of a metallic material through checks carried out by both the manufacturer and an independent body. It represents the highest level of control provided by the EN 10204 standard.
For an EN 10204 Type 3.1 certificate, test results are validated by the manufacturer. For a Type 3.2 certificate, an independent body also verifies the inspections, test results and material traceability, providing a higher level of assurance.
Certification can apply to a wide range of metallic products, including plates, pipes, bars, forgings, castings, flanges, fittings and other components intended for industrial plants, pressure equipment and applications with stringent safety requirements.
A Type 3.2 certificate is generally required for critical applications in the oil & gas, energy, chemical and marine sectors, as well as for components intended for pressure equipment, whenever a high level of material traceability and independent verification is needed.
