ISI Certification (BIS) for GALVANIZED STEEL STRIPS AND SHEETS (PLAIN AND CORRUGATED) IS 277:2003

BIS CERTIFICATION OF GALVANIZED STEEL STRIPS AND SHEETS (PLAIN AND CORRUGATED) IS 277:2003

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 277; Galvanized steel Strips & sheets ( plain and corrugated)

• IS 277 cover Galvanized steel sheets ( plain and corrugated).

This standard covers the requirements of plain galvanized steel sheets and strips (coils) and corrugated galvanized sheets.

1. Galvanized steel sheets covered by this standard are intended to be used for purposes such as paneling, roofing, applications requiring lock forming, etc.
2. Requirements of galvannealed and electrogalvanized steels are not covered in this standard.
3. The requirements of zinc and zinc alloy coated steel sheets for automotive and engineering applications are being covered in a separate standard which is under development.

• IS 277 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Galvanized steel Strips & sheets ( plain and corrugated) as follows -

Chemical Composition Test

Mechanical Test

Coating

Surface Treatment

Mass

Dimension & Tolerances

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Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Galvanized steel Strip &  sheets ( plain and corrugated). (IS 277) :

• Under section 14 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986), the Ministry of Steel after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards has issued the Steel and Steel Products(Quality Control) Order, 2020.
• As per this Quality control order, allthe manufacturers of Galvanized steel sheets ( plain and corrugated) are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

Types of Galvanized Steel Strips & Sheets covered under IS 277

Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Galvanized steel sheets ( plain and corrugated). to use ISI mark as per IS 277

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Requisites to get the BIS license for Galvanized steel sheets ( plain and corrugated).

Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 277

In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

Competent Quality Control Personnel

Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Galvanized Steel Sheets as per IS 277

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

Administrative Details

Technical Details

Quality Control Personnel Details 

Commercial Details

Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Galvanized steel sheets ( plain and corrugated). as per IS 277 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :

• 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 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 must follow the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS) which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards.
• ECRS 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 ECRS Private Limited:

Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 277:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Steel Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Galvanized steel sheets ( plain and corrugated). according to according to IS 277.

Effective documentation with the awareness of the BIS guidelines:

In order to facilitate the manufacturing industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 150 projects and technically competent acquaintances in various Industries.

We are familiar with the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines and deliver the most suitable interpretation to the Quality Control Personnel so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product in accordance with the BIS guidelines.

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

In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from 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 organize a pre-visit to your factory premises so that required changes can be adapted so as to remove the elements of fallibility.

Assistance for BIS audits:

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

Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Galvanized steel sheets ( plain and corrugated). to sell in Indian Market with our help

• The term “ISI mark" means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.
• It is compulsory for Galvanized steel sheets (plain and corrugated). to obtain the ISI Mark and the violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant sum as fine.
• Getting certification improves the probability of your product to survive and compete in the market.
• Customers have the tendency of buying ISI certified products as it ensured safety and standard quality. Hence, with the certified products you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.
• With the word of mouth of such 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.