BIS CERTIFICATION FOR STEEL INGOTS, BLOOMS, & BILLETS
IS 8952:1995

This standard specifies the requirements for steel ingots, blooms, and billets used in the manufacture of mild steel wire rods. Steel for mild steel wire rods must be of the grade as specified in the standard.

Stell may be produced using any steel-making process at the manufacturer's discretion. Steel must be killed or semi-killed. Each ingot must undergo sufficient reduction and discard to ensure that it is free of pipe, segregation, and other harmful defects. Blooms, billets, and continuously cast billets must be free of potentially harmful defects such as pipe, laminations, segregation inclusions, and cracks. The general requirements for steel supply shall be in accordance with IS 8910:1978.

TESTS

Tests shall be carried out in accordance with the method specified.

• Chemical Composition
• Freedom from defects
• Macro examination
• Dimension and tolerances

Marking:

Marking shall be done as per IS 8952:1995. Each ingot, bloom, and billet must be stamped or painted with the grade, cast number, and the manufacturer's name or trade mark. The standard mark (ISI Mark) may also be marked on the material. Manufacturers 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.

NOTE:

For Detailed Information about the Procedure for BIS ISI Certification, Visit :

1. Procedure for Domestic Manufacturer
2. Procedure for Foreign Manufacturer

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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