Large cylindrical jars or containers with an open top that are used for storing or moving a variety of commodities are commonly referred to as "drums with open tops." These drums are distinguished by their open design, which makes accessing the contents simple. Depending on the particular use, they are manufactured of different materials like steel, plastic, or fiberboard and available in a variety of sizes.
Steel open top drums with their sturdy structure, material compatibility, and reusability make them an excellent option for a variety of industrial applications. They are ideal for the storage and transportation of a variety of materials, including those that are hazardous or susceptible to environmental changes, due to their robustness and resistance to corrosion.
According to IS 13997:2014, all drums with a big open top are covered by the required ISI Certification Scheme.
This standard specifies the criteria for steel open-top drums with a nominal capacity of 200 liters (equivalent to 180 kg) in the following construction types:
Grade A: These drums are constructed from steel sheets with a nominal thickness of 1.25 mm for both the body and ends. The bottom end can be assembled using either double seam construction or spiral/triple-seam construction and they feature a top lid that can be fully opened.
Grade B: Drums in this category are made from steel sheets with a nominal thickness of 1.00 mm for the body and ends. The bottom end is constructed using spiral/triple seam construction and they also have a top lid that can be fully opened.
This product cannot be exported, imported, or sold in the Indian consumer market without bearing the ISI Mark.
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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