Cold rolled steel strips are narrow, elongated pieces of steel that have undergone the cold rolling process. This manufacturing method involves passing steel stock through pairs of rolls at room temperature or slightly below to reduce thickness and improve surface finish. These strips exhibit precise dimensions, smooth surfaces and enhanced mechanical properties compared to hot-rolled steel strips.
Cold rolled steel strips, when used as box strappings, provide a durable and secure solution for reinforcing and securing boxes or cartons during shipping, storage or transportation. They offer excellent strength and resilience, making them ideal for applications requiring robust box strappings. When applied around the exterior of boxes or cartons, cold rolled steel strips help prevent shifting, bulging or damage to the contents, ensuring the integrity of the packaging throughout the supply chain. Additionally, cold rolled steel strips can be further processed or treated, such as through coating or annealing, to enhance their corrosion resistance and overall performance as box strappings.
All cold rolled steel strips (box strappings) have been included in the mandatory ISI Certification Scheme under IS 5872:1990.
This standard outlines the criteria for three grades of cold rolled steel strips (tensional steel strappings) intended for general packaging needs. These strips are commonly referred to as box strappings.
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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