Continuous hinges are hardware pieces that extend the whole length of a door, panel, or lid. They are sometimes called piano hinges because of how closely they resemble the long, thin design of piano lid hinges. These hinges are distinguished by their smooth, continuous construction and interlocking knuckles or leaves all the way down their length. For smooth opening and shutting of doors, panels, or lids, continuous (Piano) hinges offer steady weight support and distribution. They are renowned for their sturdiness and are frequently utilized on toolboxes, furniture, musical instrument cases, and other items where regular movement, balanced weight distribution, and dependable performance are crucial.
The constant demands of several sectors that place a high value on dependability, sturdiness, and uniform support along the length of doors, panels, or furniture have an impact on the market for continuous (piano) hinges. These kinds of hinges are in constant demand due to their broad use across several industries.
Under IS 3818: 1992, all continuous (piano) hinges are now required to be part of the ISI Certification Scheme.
This standard describes the requirements for the production process, the necessary materials and conditions, and the testing protocols for continuous (piano) hinges.
Indian Standards Institute, or ISI was renamed the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in 1987. The official mark that the Bureau of Indian Standards provides for manufacturers of various goods is the ISI Mark. It is used to indicate compliance with Indian standards (IS) set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and has been used as a conformity marking for industrial products. Manufacturers received permission from BIS to use the ISI Mark on items that comply with relevant Indian requirements through the product certification program.
Only manufacturers (domestic or foreign) who produce the finished product will be awarded ISI Certification. This will not be given to any product importers, traders, dealers, or distributors.
The following documentation is required to get an ISI certification:
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There are two approaches for Indian manufacturers to become certified with the ISI Mark:
Regular Procedure
With the possible exception of cases deemed "All India first," which might take up to 180 days, the licensing procedure is expected to be finished in 120 days. This timeline starts on the day the application is received, assuming that at different points in time the documentation, unit assessment, and product conformance are all deemed acceptable.
Step 1: Manufacturing Unit Customization in Compliance with Applicable Indian Standards
Step 2: Submission of the Application Form
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Simplified Procedure
This is a much faster process than the standard procedure. After a factory inspection is deemed satisfactory and the initial evaluation establishes that the sample complies with the applicable Indian Standard(s), the license application process is expected to be finished in 30 days.
Step 1: Adapting the Manufacturing Unit to Comply with the Relevant Indian Standard
Step 2: Sample Testing
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The process of obtaining ISI Mark Certification for Foreign Manufacturers typically includes the following steps:
Step 1: Application
Step 2: Query Raised (If Any)
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