Hot Rolled And Cold Rolled Steel Strips Intended For Processing Of Semi/ Fully Processed Non-Grain Oriented Electrical Steel Or Fully Processed Grain Oriented Electrical Steel IS 18316: 2023

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 18316 Hot Rolled And Cold Rolled Steel Strips Intended For Processing Of Semi/ Fully Processed Non-Grain Oriented Electrical Steel Or Fully Processed Grain Oriented Electrical Steel. However, IS 18316 covers Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips. This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical and physical requirements and testing of Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips.

 

Specification for  IS 18316 Certification

IS 18316 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips as follows

(i)            Ladle Analysis

(ii)          Product Analysis

(iii)        Freedom from defects

(iv)        Thickness

(v)         Crown

(vi)         Permissible Width Variations

(vii)      Edge Camber

 

Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips IS 18316

According to the most recent draft regulation from the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, hot rolled and cold rolled steel strips intended for processing into semi/fully processed non-grain oriented electrical steel must meet the Indian Standard IS 18316:2023.

 

Types of Cement covered under IS 18316             

“Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips as per IS 18316 : 2023: 2015”.
Grade and Designation   Dimensions     Supply Condition | LS-Low Silicon/ MS-Medium Silicon / HS-High Silicon/VHS- Very High Silicon Thickness from …mm upto and including …mmWidth from …mm upto and including …mm (MillEdge/Slit Edge/Trimmed Edge Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled

 

Process for Hot Rolled And Cold Rolled Steel Strips Intended Certification under BIS

Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips to use the ISI mark as per IS 18316:

• BIS Certification for Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)
• BIS Certification for Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

 

BIS Requirements for Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips Certification

Requirements to get the BIS license for Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips

• Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 18316
• In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
• Competent Quality Control Personnel
• Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips as per Indian standard IS 18316 

 

There are 3 major categories of Documents required to get the BIS license:

a.    Administrative Details

b.   Technical Details

c.    Quality Control Personnel Details

 

BIS certification Cost for IS 18316

Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips as per IS 18316 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :

S No.	Particular	Amount (INR)	Remarks
1.	Application Fee	1000	To be paid directly to BIS
2.	Audit Fee	7000	To be paid directly to BIS
3.	License Fee	1000	To be paid directly to BIS
4.	Sample Testing Fee	As Applicable	To be paid directly to BIS (Testing charges vary from product to product and lab to lab.)
5.	Minimum Advance Marking Fee	As per actual	To be paid directly to BIS (Marking fee varies as per Indian Standard)
6.	Renewal Fee	1000	To be paid directly to BIS
7.	Inclusion Fee	5000	To be paid directly to BIS
8.	ERCS Pvt Ltd Service Fee	Please contact info@elitasrcs.com

 

• In the certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards.
• For the same purpose, investments in testing facilities are required to install test equipment for internal factory test laboratories.
• Apart from the charges mentioned above in the table, we may ask you to pay/reimbursement for a Pre-Visit at your Factory Premises to ensure the conformity of your product as per the relevant Indian Standard & BIS guidelines for its BIS certification.

 

Role of ERCS Private Limited in getting your product certified :

• To get BIS certification and produce a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product follows the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS) which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards.
• ERCS Private Limited will be your friend, philosopher and guide in the whole process of getting your product certified by the concerned authorities/ departments.

 

Scope of work by ERCS Private Limited:

a. Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 18316

ERCS Pvt Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Cement Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips according to according to IS 18316.

 

b. Effective documentation with awareness of the BIS guidelines:

In order to facilitate the industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 100 projects and various acquaintances in the Industry. We understand the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines, which we interpret to the Quality Control Personnel, so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product under the BIS guidelines.

 

c. A pre-visit can be paid at your factory premises:

In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from the BIS authority visits the factory for inspection. In order to get good results, the BIS inspection should go smoothly without any Non-Conformity. By keeping this goal in mind, our team will organise a pre-visit to your factory premises so that the required changes can be adapted so as to remove the elements of fallibility.

 

d. Assistance for BIS audits:

We will explain the whole procedure of conducting a BIS inspection and make you aware of the things that need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.

 

BIS Certification Benefits for Rolled And Cold Rolled Steel Strips Intended

Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips to sell in the Indian Market with our help

• The term “ISI mark" means that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set by the government.
• It is compulsory for Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Steel Strips to obtain the ISI Mark, and the violators are penalized with the material seized and a significant sum as fine.
• Getting certification improves the probability of your product surviving and competing in the market.
• Customers tend to buy ISI-certified products as they ensure safety and standard quality. Hence, with certified products, you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.
• With the word of mouth of such a client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.
• Hence, with the renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.