BIS Certification for Wrenches – Overview, Procedure, Documents, Govt. Fee
Wrenches are among the most common types of hand tools used in machinery, automobile, industry, building, railroad, electrical, and maintenance equipment, where they are used to loosen and tighten nuts, bolts, and other threaded connections. At the same time, due to the high loads that wrenches are subject to, the quality of these tools is vitally important, as it directly impacts the working conditions of the person using them.
Poor quality wrenches may deform, crack, slip, or break during use, causing damage to the related equipment and serious hazards at the workplace. To ensure that only high-quality wrenches are produced and sold in India, the Government of India made it mandatory for the products to meet the requirements of the Indian Standards and get an ISI Mark License issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the official agency in the country which lays down product standards and conformity assessment procedures like inspection and tests, and issues ISI Mark licenses. Organizations that get items certified by the BIS show that they meet the standard specifications, thereby ensuring good quality, safety, and performance.
Products Covered under BIS Certification for Wrenches
| Indian standard | Title of the Indian Standard |
| IS 4003 (Part 1):1978 | Pipe Wrenches- General Purpose |
| IS 4003(Part 2):1986 | Pipe Wrenches Heavy Duty |
| IS 2028:2004 | Open-Jaw Wrenched (Spanners) |
| IS 2029:1998 | Ring Wrenches (Spanners) |
| IS 6149:1984 | Single-ended Openjaw Adjustable Wrenches |
| IS 4123:1982 | Chain Pipe Wrenches |
| IS 4508:1992 | Open Ended Slugging Wrenches (Spanners) |
| IS 4509:1992 | Ring Slugging Wrenches (Spanners) |
| IS 3650:1981 | Combination Side Cutting Pliers |
Documents required for BIS certification for Wrenches:
- Company incorporation certificate
- GST and MSME certificate
- Brand name or trademark registration
- Manufacturing Flow Chart
- Plant Layout
- List of the machinery and raw materials
- Rent agreement or lease deed, or ownership deed, etc.
- Images of the products
- Aadhar card and qualification proof of the Quality control person
- Test report of the products from BIS-approved labs.
- List of the testing equipment (exempted for micro unit as per MSME)
Govt. Fee for BIS Certification for Wrenches
The Government-prescribed BIS fees generally include:
Application fee Rs. 1000/-
Annual fee Rs. 1000/-
BIS inspection fee Rs. 7000/-
BIS testing fee: As per applicable
Minimum marking fee: as follow
| IS
Number |
IS Title | Large-scale Minimum marking fee per annum (in Rs.) | Medium scale Minimum marking fee per annum (in Rs.) | Small-scale Minimum marking fee per annum (in Rs.) | Micro-scale Minimum marking fee per annum (in Rs.) |
| IS 4003 (Part 1):1978 | Pipe Wrenches- General Purpose | 1,25,000 | 1,00,000 | 62,500 | 25,000 |
| IS 4003(Part 2):1986 | Pipe Wrenches Heavy Duty | 96,000 | 77,000 | 48,000 | 19,200 |
| IS 2028:2004 | Open-Jaw Wrenched (Spanners) | 81,000 | 65,000 | 40,500 | 16,200 |
| IS 2029:1998 | Ring Wrenches (Spanners) | 87,000 | 70,000 | 43,500 | 17,400 |
| IS 6149:1984 | Single-ended Open jaw Adjustable Wrenches | 88,000 | 71,000 | 44,000 | 17,600 |
| IS 4123:1982 | Chain Pipe Wrenches | 1,08,000 | 87,000 | 54,000 | 21,600 |
| IS 4508:1992 | Open Ended Slugging Wrenches (Spanners) | 92,000 | 74,000 | 46,000 | 18,400 |
| IS 4509:1992 | Ring Slugging Wrenches (Spanners) | 83,000 | 67,000 | 41,500 | 16,600 |
| IS 3650:1981 | Combination Side Cutting Pliers | 1,05,000 | 84,000 | 52,500 | 21,000 |
Step-by-step procedure to get BIS Certification for Wrenches
- Testing of the products from a third-party laboratory approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards, located in India.
- Submission of the application along with the requisite documents.
- Payment of the Govt. Fee on the BIS portal.
- Scrutiny of the application by the BIS officer.
- Answer to the query, if any, raised during scrutiny of the application.
- The BIS officer will conduct a factory inspection to check adherence to quality control measures.
- Upon successful completion of testing and inspection, a BIS License is granted.
Validity of the BIS License
A BIS license is valid for one year after it is obtained and must be renewed annually.
Conclusion
BIS Certification for Wrenches: Hand tools produced and supplied from India are certified to meet the required quality, safety, strength and durability standards. By obtaining ISI Mark License, the manufacturers not only follow the government norms but also enhance their image and gain consumer confidence.
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