BIS CERTIFICATION FOR FORGED ROLLED CTC SEGMENTS
IS 8748:1978

IS 8748:1978 covers Forged/Rolled CTC Segments. CTC segments are used in CTC machines to produce CTC teas. The product got its name from the manufacturing process: crush, tear and curl. This standard was developed to assist CTC machine manufacturers and estate managers in the use of quality segments.

This standard specifies the requirements for forged/rolled CTC segments. The segments must be made from either nonmagnetic austenite stainless steel or magnetic martensite stainless steel. The chemical compositions must meet any of the grades specified in the standard. The mechanical properties of the steels must meet the requirements specified in the standard. The segments must be machined in the sequence as defined in the standard.

TESTS

Test shall be carried out in accordance with the method prescribed.

• Tensile test
• Hardness test
• Chemical analysis

Marking:

Packing and marking shall be done as per IS 8748:1978. Each CTC segment must be marked with the manufacturer's name and a trade mark, and ISI marks may also be applied to CTC segments. The Manufacturer must obtain a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards to use a standard mark (ISI Mark). The Bureau grants a license based on a successful assessment of manufacturing infrastructure, production process, and quality control and testing capabilities during a visit to its manufacturing premises.

ALSO READ: BIS QCO for the Steel and Steel Products (Specification for Forged/Rolled CTC Segments)

NOTE:

For Detailed Information about the Procedure for BIS ISI Certification

Conclusion:

If a product falls under the scope of the BIS Conformity Assessment Scheme, All the manufacturers, importers, and foreign entities must obtain BIS ISI Certification. The Bureau may cancel the License if the product fails to meet certification requirements.

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