ISI Certification (BIS) for
Steel Tubes For Mechanical And General Engineering Purposes IS 3601:2006 in India

1.   Introduction to Indian Standard IS 3601:2006; Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes

• IS 3601:2006 covers Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes. This standard specifies the manufacturing, chemical, and physical requirements and testing of Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes.
• IS 3601:2006 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes as follows

(i)           Tensile Test

(ii)          Dimensions and Properties

(iii)        Mechanical Properties

(iv)     Tolerances

(v)         Hardness

(vi)         Ladle Analysis

(vii)     Check Analysis

(viii)   Workmanship

(ix)       Length

(x)         Surface Protection

2.   Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes (IS 3601:2006 ) :

According to the Steel and Steel Products Quality Control Order, 2024  from the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes must meet the Indian Standard IS 3601:2006.

3.   Types of Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes covered under IS 3601:2006                   

“Licence is granted to use Standard Mark on Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes as per IS 3601:2006 ”.
 Name of the product GradeSizes  ConditionWith/Without |  Steel Tubes for Mechanical and GeneralEngineering PurposesHFW 160,…ODthicknessAs welded,..Zn coating

4.   Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes to use ISI mark as per IS 3601:2006

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

5.   Requisites to get the BIS license for Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes

• Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 3601:2006·        
• In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests
•  Competent Quality Control Personnel
• Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes as per Indian standard IS 3601

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

a. Administrative Details

b.   Technical Details

c.  Quality Control Personnel Details

5.   Expenses involved in obtaining a BIS certificate for Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes as per IS 3601:2006  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 | INR 61000
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 the 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 | USD 720
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.)

• 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 the charges mentioned above in the table, we may ask you to pay/reimburse 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.

6.   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 :

a.       Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 3601:2006 :

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Cement Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes according to according to IS 3601:2006.

b.      Effective documentation with the awareness of the BIS guidelines:

In order to facilitate the industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 100 projects and has various acquaintances in the industry.

We understand the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines which we interpret 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 paid for 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 organize a pre-visit to your factory premises so that 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.

Benefits of getting ISI Mark for Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes to sell in the Indian Market with our help

• The term “ISI mark" means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.

• Steel Tubes for Mechanical and General Engineering Purposes must obtain the ISI Mark, and the violators are penalized with the material seized and a significant sum as a fine.

• Getting certification improves the probability of your product to survive and compete in the market.

•  Customers tend to buy ISI-certified products as they ensure safety and standard quality. Hence, with 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.