Moulded solid rubber soles and heels are special parts used to make shoes and boots tough and reliable. They are crafted from strong rubber materials and are essential for different types of footwear like work boots and hiking shoes. The main job of these rubber soles and heels is to make sure you don't slip and to keep your feet comfortable. They're super important for shoes you wear in tough places or for activities that need strong footwear. To make them, rubber is shaped and heated to create solid, sturdy parts. This makes them tough and able to handle rough conditions without getting damaged. They don't have any cracks or weak spots, so they last a long time. One great thing about these rubber soles and heels is that they have special designs and rubber that helps you not slips on different surfaces, which is especially important for safety. When these parts are made, they are checked to make sure they meet certain quality standards. They also have important information marked on them, and sometimes they have a special mark to show they meet industry rules.

Moulded solid rubber soles and heels are primarily used for making heavy-duty boots and shoes, with either leather or rubber uppers.

These soles are categorized based on their intended use with different types of footwear. Types:

Type 1: For use with leather shoes.

Type 2: For use with rubber or rubber combination shoes.

This standard applies to moulded solid rubber soles and heels, covering the requirements, sampling procedures, and testing methods for rubber full soles with or without heels, sold as finished products.

REQUIREMENTS FOR IS 5676:1995

1. Moulded solid rubber soles and heels must adhere to the design, material, manufacturing, finish, and performance requirements specified in IS 5676:1995.

2. The rubber soles must be either molded or vulcanized.

3. The finished rubber should be uniform and free from cracks, pores, and excessive surface marks caused by dirty molds and sulfur blooms.

4. The surface must be flawless, without any blemishes or defects.

5. Trim any cured spew and molding flashes as neatly as possible.

6. The rubber soles and heels must have anti-slip properties.

7. The material should meet the physical requirements outlined in the standard.

8. The size, thickness, and channel specifications should be agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier.

9.  Establish and maintain a laboratory for conducting various tests as defined in the standard.

10. Each sole and heel should be marked with the required information as specified in IS 5676:1995.

11. Optionally, the product may bear the ISI standard mark (ISI Mark).

12. Packaging and marking should conform to the standards.

13. To use the standard mark (ISI Mark), the manufacturer must obtain a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards.

14. These instructions outline the essential guidelines for manufacturing, testing, and marking moulded solid rubber soles and heels, ensuring they meet the quality and safety standards set forth in IS 5676:1995.

TESTS

The following major test for moulded solid rubber soles and heels shall be carried out.

· Thickness Test

· Channel Test

· Tensile strength Test

· Elongation at break and some other test as specified in the standard.

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

Getting BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) registration for your products has some really good advantages:

1. More Sales: When your products have BIS registration, it means they're likely to be better quality. Customers trust this, so you'll probably sell more.

2. Saves Money on Quality: Once you get the certification, you don't need to worry about extra quality rules because your products are already known to be good.

3. Builds Trust and Less Risk: BIS-certified items are real and reliable. They work well and last a long time, so there's less chance of problems or harming the environment.

4. High-Quality Guaranteed: When a product has a BIS registration number, it's a sign that it's top-quality and trustworthy.

5. Helps Your Business Grow: BIS certification makes your product's reputation better, which can lead to more growth and getting noticed in the market. It's good for expanding your business.

CONCLUSION

Moulded solid rubber soles and heels have been included in the mandatory ISI Certification Scheme under the IS 5676:1995 standard. Manufacturers cannot import, export, or sell this product in the Indian consumer market without the ISI Mark.

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