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Inspection Setup and Traceability

Machine, line, and mold identified on inspection record

Record the blow molder ID, line number, mold number, and product code being inspected.

Resin lot and material blend recorded

Capture resin lot number, regrind percentage if used, and any approved blend or additive information.

Inspection time and shift recorded

Document the date/time of the setup or periodic check and the operating shift.

Inspector and operator identified

Record the names or employee IDs of the inspector and the line operator responsible for the setup.

Blow Molder Setup Verification

Machine settings match approved setup sheet critical (required)

Verify barrel temperatures, parison settings, blow pressure, cycle time, clamp settings, and cooling parameters are set to the approved recipe or SOP.

Yes No N/A

Safety guards and interlocks in place and functional critical (required)

Verify guarding, door interlocks, and access panels are installed and functioning before production starts.

Yes No N/A

Compressed air, hydraulic, and electrical connections secure critical (required)

Check for leaks, loose fittings, damaged hoses, exposed conductors, or abnormal noise/vibration at startup.

Yes No N/A

Material feed, hopper, and dryer operating within setpoint

Confirm resin feed is stable and dryer temperature/dew point or other material conditioning parameters are within specification.

Yes No N/A

First-off container approved before run release critical (required)

Confirm the initial container sample was reviewed and accepted before the line was released for normal production.

Yes No N/A

Container Weight Checks

Sample size recorded for weight check

Enter the number of containers weighed for this check.

Note (optional)

Average container weight within specification critical (required)

Record the average container weight from the sample and compare it to the approved target weight.

Individual container weights within allowable range critical (required)

Verify each sampled container falls within the approved minimum and maximum weight limits.

Yes No N/A

Weight trend stable since last check

Confirm there is no upward or downward drift indicating overuse of material or process instability.

Yes No N/A

Check frequency met critical (required)

Select whether the weight check was completed at the required interval.

Wall Thickness and Container Integrity

Wall thickness measured at required locations critical (required)

Verify the required measurement points were checked, such as body, shoulder, base, or other specified locations.

Yes No N/A

Measured wall thickness within specification critical (required)

Record the measured wall thickness value for the sample or the minimum measured point, as required by the control plan.

Container appearance free of defects critical (required)

Check for flash, short shot, sink, haze, burn marks, deformation, contamination, or other visible non-conformances.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Neck finish and closure fit acceptable

Verify neck finish dimensions and closure engagement are acceptable for the intended package.

Yes No N/A

Deviations, Corrective Actions, and Release

Any out-of-spec condition documented critical (required)

Confirm all defects, non-conformances, or process deviations were recorded with the affected time window and quantity.

Yes No N/A

Corrective action implemented and verified critical (required)

Verify adjustments, segregation, rework, or maintenance actions were completed and the line was rechecked after correction.

Yes No N/A

Inspection signed off for production continuation critical (required)

Inspector signature confirming the setup and periodic checks were completed and the run may continue, if acceptable.

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Run: Blow Molder Setup and Container Weight Check Inspection

Inspection Setup and Traceability

Blow Molder Setup Verification

Container Weight Checks

Wall Thickness and Container Integrity

Deviations, Corrective Actions, and Release

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