Heat-treated steels, including alloy and free-cutting steels, are essential materials used in the manufacturing of ball and roller-bearing steels due to their superior mechanical properties. These steels undergo specialized heat treatment processes to enhance their strength, hardness, and wear resistance, making them ideal for bearing applications where reliability and durability are paramount. Alloy steels are alloyed with elements such as chromium, molybdenum, and nickel to improve their mechanical properties, while free-cutting steels contain additives like sulfur and lead to enhance machinability. The heat treatment process involves heating the steel to specific temperatures and then rapidly cooling it to achieve the desired microstructures and properties. The resulting heat-treated steels exhibit excellent fatigue resistance, load-carrying capacity, and dimensional stability, ensuring smooth operation and prolonged service life of ball and roller bearings in various industrial applications, including automotive, aerospace, machinery, and manufacturing.
IS 17111:2019 (ISO 683-17:2014) is a crucial standard for heat-treated steels, focusing on alloy and free-cutting steels used in ball and roller bearing applications. This standard provides essential guidelines and specifications for manufacturers, covering various aspects such as chemical composition, heat treatment processes, mechanical properties, and surface quality. By establishing clear parameters for factors like hardness, toughness, wear resistance, and dimensional stability, IS 17111:2019 ensures that bearing steels meet stringent standards for reliability, durability, and performance in demanding mechanical applications. Compliance with this standard instils confidence among bearing manufacturers and end-users and enhances the efficiency and longevity of ball and roller bearing systems by ensuring consistent quality and reliability. Adherence to IS 17111:2019 promotes international compatibility and facilitates trade by aligning with global quality standards set forth by ISO 683-17:2014.
Note: Obtaining the ISI/BIS Certification is a mandatory requirement for manufacturers of Heat-Treated Steels Alloy and Free-Cutting Steels — Ball and Roller Bearing Steels to sell their products in the Indian market.
Manufacturers intending to sell Heat-Treated Steels Alloy and Free-Cutting Steels — Ball and Roller Bearing Steels in India are legally obligated to obtain ISI/BIS certification, as per Indian regulations. This certification is essential to demonstrate compliance with the stringent quality and safety standards established by the BIS for these specific steel products. Without the ISI/BIS certification, manufacturers risk facing legal consequences and barriers to accessing the Indian market. By obtaining this certification, manufacturers fulfil a legal requirement and assure consumers and stakeholders in the engineering and manufacturing sectors of the quality and reliability of their heat-treated steel alloy and free-cutting steel intended for use in ball and roller bearing applications. This certification process underscores the importance of adhering to industry standards, fostering trust and confidence among buyers and end-users, and ensuring the integrity of the products being sold in the Indian market.
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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