ISI Certification (BIS) for
Valve Fittings for Gas Cylinder IS 7302:2018 in India

BIS CERTIFICATION OF VALVE FITTINGS FOR GAS CYLINDER VALVES FOR USE WITH BREATHING APPARATUS IS 7302:2018

The cylinder valve is the most vulnerable part of the compressed gas package and requires a thorough understanding to maximize its performance. Breathing apparatus is a key piece of equipment for firefighters across the world. Our breathing apparatus consists of one or two oxygen cylinders and an oxygen mask that securely covers the whole face.

Valve fittings are used in the following areas –

• Regulating flow and pressure within a piping system. Controlling the direction of flow within a piping system. Throttling flow rates within a piping system. Improving safety through relieving pressure or vacuum in a piping system.

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 7302; Valve fittings for gas cylinder valves for use with breathing apparatus

• IS 7302 cover Valve fittings for gas cylinder valves for use with breathing apparatus. This standard covers the requirements for design, materials, manufacture and testing of new valve fittings for use with refillable high pressure cylinders for breathing apparatus, namely Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA). The valves are used for breathable air, oxygen and oxygen/nitrogen mixture. Valves with both taper threads and parallel threads are covered.
• IS 7302 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Valve fittings for gas cylinder valves for use with breathing apparatus as follows

Tensile Strength and Elongation

Izod Impact Test

Valve dimension and minimum thickness

Valve Burst Test

Resistance to mechanical impact

Valving Torque Test

Excessive Torque

Leak Tightness Test

Endurance Test

Flame Impingement Test

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Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Valve fittings for gas cylinder valves for use with breathing apparatus (IS 7302) :

• 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 Valve fittings for gas cylinder valves for use with breathing apparatus are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

Types of Valve fittings for gas cylinder valves covered under IS 7302

Please see the ANNEX - C

Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Valve fittings for gas cylinder valves for use with breathing apparatus to use ISI mark as per IS 7302

For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days) click here

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

Requisites to get the BIS license for Valve fittings for gas cylinder valves for use with breathing apparatus

Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 7302

In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

Competent Quality Control Personnel

Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers for Automotive Use as per Indian standard IS 7302

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 Valve fittings for gas cylinder valves for use with breathing apparatus as per IS 7302 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 7302:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Cylinder, Valve and Regulator Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product Valve fittings for gas cylinder valves for use with breathing apparatus according to according to IS 7302.

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 Valve fittings for gas cylinder valves for use with breathing apparatus 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 Valve fittings for gas cylinder valves for use with breathing apparatus 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.