INTRODUCTION

Stainless steel sheets and strips are flat, thin parts made from a special kind of steel. This steel doesn't easily rust or get damaged, because of the metals like chromium and nickel in it. Therefore it is used in different industries such as construction, automotive, food processing, medical equipment, and aerospace etc.

To ensure the product quality of stainless steel sheets & strips, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has made it mandatory for manufacturers to undergo BIS registration and obtain the BIS ISI mark before selling it in the market. Manufacturers can use the ISI Mark on their products only after obtaining a license from BIS that is granted after BIS registration. The presence of the ISI mark on a product indicates that it complies with BIS's stringent quality standards.

This standard specifies the requirements for stainless steel sheets and strips used in the manufacture of utensils. The general requirement for material supply shall be in accordance with IS 1387: 1967. Unless otherwise specified in the order, the processes used to manufacture the steel are at the discretion of the manufacturer.

REQUIREMENTS FOR IS 5522:2014

1.     Stainless steel sheets and strips must be free of harmful defects such as scales, rust, blister, lamination, cracked edges, and seams.

2.     The chemical composition of steel must meet standard requirements.

3.     Packing and marking must be done in accordance with IS 5522.

4.     Sheets and strips must be securely packed in paper and wrapped in hoop iron with wooden battens underneath to prevent damage during transit.

5.     Every bundle or package of sheets, strips, and coils shall be legibly marked with paint displaying the manufacturer's name or trade-mark, mass, thickness, size, grade, and the cast number or identification marks, allowing the materials to be traced back to the cast or casts from which they are made.

6.     The material may also bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark).

7.     The Manufacturer must obtain a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards to use a standard mark (ISI Mark).

TESTS

The following test shall be done in accordance with method specified.

·       Tensile test

·       Hardness test

·       Bend test

·       Erichsen Cupping Test

·       Chemical Composition

·       Dimensional tolerances

Process for BIS ISI Mark Certification

To know the process in detail, please visit:

• ISI Mark Certification for Domestic Manufactures
• ISI Mark Certification for Foreign Manufactures

Under BIS Registration Products ISI and CRS

• BIS CRS Registration For IT Products List
• ISI Mark Registration For ISI Products List

Benefits of BIS Certification

The BIS registration provides the following benefits:

1.     Increase sales: BIS-registered products are more likely to be of higher quality and attract more customers.

2.     Reduce the amount of money spent on quality maintenance: Upon getting certification, there's no need to follow separate quality guidelines for products.

3.     Enhance product credibility and reduce environmental risk: BIS-certified items are genuine and trustworthy because they work really well and last a long time.

4.     Ensure the highest level of quality and dependability: The presence of a BIS registration number implies that the product is of high quality and dependability.

5.     Ensure the organization’s expansion: BIS certification boosts your product’s reputation, resulting in significant growth and market exposure.

CONCLUSION

Stainless steel sheets and strips has been included in the mandatory ISI Certification Scheme under the IS 5522: 2014 standard. Manufacturers cannot import, export, or sell this product in the Indian consumer market without the ISI Mark imprinted.

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