BIS Certification for
Malleable Iron Castings

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 14329; Malleable Iron Castings. IS 14329 covers Malleable Iron Castings. This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical, and physical requirements, as well as the testing, of Malleable Iron Castings.

 

BIS Specification for Malleable Iron Castings

IS 14329 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Malleable Iron Castings as follows:

(i)   Chemical Composition

(ii)   Freedom from defects

(iii) Tensile Test

(iv) Hardness Test

(v) Microstructure

(vi) Compressive Strength

(vii) Shear Strength

(viii)  Torsional Strength

(ix) Fatigue Limit

(x) Hardness

(xi) Impact Properties

(xii) Thermal Conductivity

(xiii) Specific Gravity  

 

Types of Malleable Iron Castings covered under IS 14329

“Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on Malleable Iron Castings as per IS 14329”.
Types / Scope of license	Grade -  Whiteheart Malleable iron castings (WM 350 and WM 400), Blackheart Malleable iron Casting ( BM 300, BM 320, BM 350), Pearlitic malleable iron castings ( PM 450, PM 500, PM 550, PM 600, PM 700) Condition of Delivery –

 

 Process for Malleable Iron Castings Certification

Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Malleable Iron Castings to use the ISI mark as per IS 14329

• For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days)
• For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

 

BIS Certificate Requirements  for Malleable Iron Castings product

Requirements to get the BIS license for Malleable Iron Castings

• Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 14329
• In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
• Competent Quality Control Personnel
• Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Malleable Iron Castings as per Indian standard IS 14329

 

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

a.   Administrative Details

b.   Technical Details

c.    Quality Control Personnel Details

d.   Commercial Details

 

BIS Certification Cost for IS 14329

Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Malleable Iron Castings as per IS 14329 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :

For Indian Manufacturers
No.	Major Charges		Amount	Remark
1.	BIS Fee	Application Fees	INR 1000	To be paid in BIS A/c directly. 20% rebate on Marking Fee for MSME units.
		Audit Charges	INR 7000
		License Fee	INR 1000
		Marking Fee	Not Decided
2.	Testing Charges	Sample Test Fee	As Applicable	To be paid into BIS approved Lab A/c
3.	ERCS Service Fee	Consultancy & others	As per actual, (Depending upon the product and the region of factory)

 

For the Foreign Manufacturers
No.	Major Charges	Particulars	Amount	Remark
1.	BIS Fee	Application Fees	USD 30	To be paid into BIS A/c directly in USD (SWIFT). SAARC countries can pay in INR with GST@18%
		Audit Charges (consolidated)	USD 3200 to USD 5900
		License Fee	USD 30
		Marking Fee	Not Decided
2.	Testing Charges	Sample Test Fee	As applicable	To be paid into BIS approved Lab A/c
3.	ERCS Service Fee	Consultancy & other charges	As per actual, (Depending upon the product and the location of mfg.)

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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. 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 14329:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Iron Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Malleable Iron Castings according to according to IS 14329.

 

b.     Effective documentation with 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 is technically competent 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.

 

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 Cost for ISI Mark under IS 14329

Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Malleable Iron Castings 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 Malleable Iron Castings to obtain the ISI Mark, and the violators are penalized with the material seizure and a significant sum as a fine.

§  Getting certification improves the probability of your product surviving and competing in the market.

§  Customers have a tendency to buy ISI-certified products as it ensures 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 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.