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Bloem Counter
Bloem counter notes for electronics stock handling, part verification, and handover into SMT builds.
Counts before feeders are loaded
Bloem Counter is about stock control before parts reach the SMT line. It covers part verification, quantity checks and the handover from stores into live builds.
Bloem Counter sits at the stores-to-line handover, where reels, cut tape and trays are checked before kitting starts. Record the board code, line booking and pack state so the count matches what will reach the pick and place machine. In South African plants, courier delays, split deliveries and mixed supplier labels often need a note before the job moves any further.
Photograph the material exactly as received, including reel labels, moisture barrier bags and any part that has been re-bagged. Add the count sheet to the kit so stores, QA and the SMT operator are reading the same references at changeover. That record helps when a shortage appears halfway through a build or a feeder is loaded with the wrong value.
Handover records that matter
The output for Bloem Counter should show what was counted, what was verified and what still needs checking before release to production. Include manufacturer part numbers, internal stock codes and any quantity variance against the BOM or pick list. One clear handover note is more useful than a long mail chain with missing part references.
Link Bloem Counter with the matching reflow record and board traceability note when the build pack is being assembled. Check labels, date codes, MSD status and counted quantities one last time before material leaves stores for the line. SMT line enquiries should name the board type, the placement volume and the machines already on the line.
- Counted reels matched to BOM lines
- Photos taken before stores handover
- Part mismatches listed for follow-up
South African stockroom conditions
Material control here often has to work around split imports, late waybills and branch transfers between local sites. A Bloem Counter note should state whether stock came from central stores, a contract manufacturer shelf or a rushed courier drop. That distinction matters when the counted quantity looks right on paper but the packaging history is unclear.
Coastal humidity affects opened packs, desiccant condition and how long sensitive parts should sit before use. Inland dust can make old labels hard to read and can contaminate loose cut tape if stock has been handled too often. During power interruptions, it helps to note exactly when counts stopped so partial kits are not released by mistake.
Operated by Astros Marketing (Pty) Ltd from 2 Makro Place, Sunnyrock 1401.
Bloem Counter filing points
Brief the Bloem Counter job with photos, count timing, part references, and any mismatches already found. Keep the subject line clear and straight.
File the count with the project record while the kit is still intact and easy to verify. Attach the photos, quantity notes and any substitutions so purchasing and production can trace the same material set. It works best when it follows the actual handover from stores into an SMT build.
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