Spiral Welded Pipes Specification - IS 5504

If you are manufacturing or importing steel spiral-welded pipes in India, you need to obtain the BIS/ISI Certification according to IS 5504 under the latest Quality Control Orders (QCOs). The IS 5504 applies to spiral-welded pipes used for water, sewer, and structural applications to ensure that requirements for safety, strength, and durability criteria are adhered to.

This provides assurance in the material requirements, dimensional tolerance, testing, and coating for pipes, and a maximum outside diameter of 2000mm and a wall thickness of 12.5mm. The BIS Certification process involves a thorough and rigorou`s assessment from evaluation of the manufacturer’s infrastructure, quality control, and testing capabilities, ensuring compliance with the standard, consideration of product quality, safety, and providing access to the Indian Market.

BIS License for Spiral-Welded Pipes Overview

Spiral-welded pipes must meet the criteria outlined in Indian Standard IS 5504 for BIS certification. This includes specifications for materials, sizes, and tolerances, tests (tensile, flattening, ultrasonic, and hydrostatic), and methods of corrosion protection. Spiral-welded pipes, also called helical pipes, are manufactured from a steel strip that is continuously formed into a cylinder and spirally welded, using submerged-arc welding (SAW), allowing for economical production of large-diameter pipes. 

Spiral-welded pipes are strong and durable and are used for transporting water, oil, gas, and sewage, as well as for structural purposes in civil, chemical, power, and petrochemical industries.

Key Specification of IS 5504

Let’s go through the key specifications of IS 5504 for ISI Mark Certification: 

IS 5504 is the Indian Standard for spiral-welded pipe, which defines all the specifications for the manufacture of pipes. 
It stipulates requirements for materials, dimensions, testing, and coating.

• Type: Specification for spiral seam-welded steel pipes. 
• Diameter: Covers pipes having diameters of more than 457 mm to 3250 mm. 
• Wall Thickness: Specifies wall thickness of up to and including 25 mm. 
• Complying with specifications for tension, flattening, submerged arc welding, and hydrostatic tests to confirm the quality and safety for the intended use of the pipe.

BIS Requirement for Spiral-Welded Pipes Certification in India

Below, we have mentioned the requirements for obtaining the ISI Certification of IS 5504:

• In accordance with the latest Quality Control Order (QCO) by the Government of India, Mandatory BIS Certification is required for spiral-welded pipes.
• You must follow the applicable Indian Standard (IS) as defined in the QCO notification.
• Your product will need to display the Standard Mark (ISI mark), which will be issued by BIS.
• You will be required to obtain certification under Scheme I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
• This applies to domestic manufacturers and importers of spiral-welded pipes.

Timeline for full recognition:

• General manufacturers: 6 months from the date of notification
• Small enterprises: 9 months
• Micro enterprises: 12 months
• Penalties under the BIS Act, 2016, may be imposed for non-compliance, which may include prosecution and prohibiting the sale of the product.

ISI Certification Process for IS 5504

To apply for the Bureau of Indian Standards certificate for your product, please follow the steps outlined below: 

• Application Process: Firstly, the manufacturers have to register on the BIS portal and then register for a license or certificate by completing the application form.
• Documentation Process: This involves compiling all necessary documentation, including factory licenses, quality control plans, and raw material specifications.
• Testing Process: The samples will be sent to a BIS-registered laboratory for chemical composition testing. 
• Factory Inspection: The BIS officers will carry out an inspection of the quality control documentation and factory layout.
• License Approval: Following satisfactory factory inspection, the BIS will issue a license allowing the manufacturer to use the Standard mark, which shows the tin ingots comply with the relevant Indian Standards.

Timeline for BIS License of Spiral-Welded Pipes

The BIS approval timeline for spiral-welded pipes, produced according to IS 5504, is approximately 30 days for Indian manufacturers using the simplified procedure. The timeline may extend if the normal procedure is followed. For foreign manufacturers, the licensing process typically takes around 180 days

Documents Required for BIS Certification of IS 5504

Below, you can go through the list of Documents Required for ISI Mark Certification:

• Duly filled BIS certificate registration form (Form VI)
• Company registration certificate (e.g., UDYAM, GST, etc.)
• Factory address proof
• Manufacturing process flow diagram
• List of manufacturing machinery
• Organization chart with key technical staff details
• Product specifications (grade, size, type)
• Raw material test certificates
• In-house or third-party product test reports
• Quality control manual / SOPs
• List of in-house testing equipment with calibration certificates

For foreign manufacturers (if applicable):

• Nomination of Authorized Indian Representative (AIR)
• Foreign manufacturing site details

Cost of Product Certification for Spiral-Welded Pipe

Go through the table to know the cost of BIS Certification India for IS 5504:

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