ISI Certification (BIS) for
Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas Cylinders IS 3746:2006 in India

BIS CERTIFICATION OF YOKE TYPE VALVE CONNECTION FOR SMALL MEDICAL GAS CYLINDERS IS 3746:2006

Valves and actuators must be mounted together using a yoke. Yokes are a type of mounting bracket. It uses a coupling to connect the valve stem and actuator stem as well as two brackets that hold the actuator and valve together.

Yoke Type Valve Connection is used –

• In the manufacturing of small medical gas cylinders.

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 3745; Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas Cylinders

• IS 3745 cover Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas Cylinders. Covers basic dimensions and constructional requirements for yoke type valve connections for small medical gas cylinders with a maximum working pressure (tilling pressure at 15�C) of 200 bars. Also specifies the dimensions and positions for the holes and pins for the outlet connections for medical gases and gas mixtures given in Table 1.

• IS 3745 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas Cylinders as follows

Tensile strength and Elongation

Izod impact test

Coating thickness

Valve inlet connections

Minimum wall thickness

Valve outlet connections

Hydraulic Test

Pneumatic Test

Valve Torque Test

Cycle Test

Stress corrosion test

Yoke Dimensions

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Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas Cylinders (IS 3745) :

• 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 Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas Cylinders are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

Types of Yoke Type valve connection for small medical gas cylinders covered under IS 3745

Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas Cylinders to use ISI mark as per IS 3745

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

Requisites to get the BIS license for Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas Cylinders

Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 3745

In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

Competent Quality Control Personnel

Adherence to the BIS guidelines for Valve fittings for compressed gas cylinder excluding liquefied petroleum gas cylinders  as per Indian standard IS 3745

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 Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas Cylinders as per IS 3745 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 3745:

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 Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas Cylinders according to according to IS 3745.

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 Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas Cylinders 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 Yoke Type Valve Connection for Small Medical Gas Cylinders 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.