BIS Certification for
Steel for Hardening and Tempering IS 5517

BIS Certification for Steel for Hardening and Tempering is governed by Indian Standard IS 5517:1993, which defines the specifications for this category of steel. Issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards, this standard outlines the essential manufacturing requirements, as well as the chemical and physical properties and testing methods required to ensure quality, strength, and performance for engineering applications.

Specification of IS 5517

IS 5517 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Steel for hardening and tempering – Specification as follows

• Freedom from defects
• Chemical composition
• Hardness
• Mechanical properties
• Grain Size
• Hardenability
• Dimension and tolerances

ISI Mark Certification of Steel for hardening and tempering IS 5517:

• Under section 14 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986, the Ministry of Steel, consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards has issued the Steel and Steel Product List (Quality control order) according to the QCO, Product can’t be sold in the Indian Market without having BIS (ISI Mark) Certificate.
• As per the Quality control order, allthe manufacturers of Steel for hardening and tempering are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

Types of Steel for hardening and tempering covered under IS 5517

BIS Certification Process for  IS 5517

Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Steel for hardening and tempering – Specification to use ISI mark as per IS 5517

BIS License for Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days) 

BIS FMCS License for Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)

BIS License Requirements for Steel for hardening and tempering

• Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 5517
• In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
• Competent Quality Control Personnel

Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Steel for hardening and tempering as per Indian standard IS 5517

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

• Administrative Details
• Technical Details
• Quality Control Personnel Details 
• Commercial Details

Fees for Steel for Hardening and Tempering Certification under BIS

Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for Steel for hardening and tempering as per IS 5517 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 follows 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 5517:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Steel Industry & various BIS departments to assist in ensuring conformity of the product Steel for hardening and tempering – Specification according to IS 5517.

• 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 technically competent associates 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.

ISI Mark Certification Benefits  for Steel for hardening and tempering 

• The term “ISI mark" means that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.
• It is compulsory for Steel for hardening and tempering – Specification 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 surviving and competing 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.