ISI Certification (BIS) for
Refillable Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders IS 7285 PART 2:2017 in India

BIS CERTIFICATION OF REFILLABLE SEAMLESS STEEL GAS CYLINDERS PART 2 QUENCHED AND TEMPERED STEEL CYLINDERS WITH TENSILE STRENGTH LESS THAN 1100 MPA (112 KGF/MM2) IS 7285 Part 2:2017

Quenching and tempering are processes that strengthen and harden materials like steel and other iron-based alloys. The process of quenching or quench hardening involves heating the material and then rapidly cooling it to set the components into place as quickly as possible. The process is tightly controlled, with the heating temperature, cooling method, cooling substance and cooling speed all dependent upon the type of material being quenched and the desired hardness.

Refillable Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders (Part 2) is used in the following areas –

• This type of gas cylinder presents a refillable seamless steel tube aimed for transportation of compatible gases.

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 7285 (Part 2); Refillable Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders (Part 2)

• IS 7285 (Part 2) cover Refillable Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders (Part 2). This standard specifies minimum requirements for the material, design, construction and workmanship, manufacturing processes and tests at manufacture of refillable quenched and tempered seamless steel gas cylinders of water capacities from 0.5 litre up to and including 400 litres for compressed, liquefied and dissolved gases exposed to extreme ambient temperatures (normally between -20 and +65°C). This part is applicable to cylinders with a maximum tensile strength (Rm) less than 1 100 MPa (112 kgf/mm2).
• IS 7285 (Part 2) specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Refillable Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders (Part 2) as follows

Hydraulic bursting test

Pressure cycling test

Base check

Tensile test

Impact test

Bend test

Hydrostatic stretch test

Hardness test

Leakage test

Colour Identification

Ultrasonic Examination

Surface defects

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Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Refillable Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders (Part 2) (IS 7285 (Part 2)) :

• Under section 14 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Industrial Policy and Promotion (LR section) after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards has issued the Pneumatic Tyres and Tubes for Automotive Vehicles (Quality control) order, 2009.
• As per this Quality control order, allthe manufacturers of Refillable Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders (Part 2) are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

Types of Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders covered under IS 7285 (Part 2)

Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Refillable Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders (Part 2) to use ISI mark as per IS 7285 (Part 2)

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For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)click here

Requisites to get the BIS license for Refillable Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders (Part 2)

Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 7285 (Part 2)

In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

Competent Quality Control Personnel

Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Refillable Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders (Part 2) as per Indian standard IS 7285 (Part 2)

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 Refillable Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders (Part 2) as per IS 7285 (Part 2) 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 7285 (Part 2):

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Cylinder, Valves and Regulator Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Refillable Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders (Part 2) according to according to IS 7285 (Part 2).

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 Refillable Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders (Part 2) 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 Refillable Seamless steel gas cylinders Part 2 Quenched and tempered steel cylinders with tensile strength less than 1100 MPa (112 kgf/mm2) 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.