IS 8566:1977 pertains to Steel wire utilized in reeds. This standard delineates the specifications for round steel wires employed in various types of reeds within the textile industry.

The following varieties of reeds are included:

• Pitch bound wire reeds used in jute and cotton looms

• All metal reeds used in cotton and silk looms

• All leasing metal reeds for use in cotton and silk wrapping machines

The overall material supply requirements must adhere to IS 1387:1967. Steel wire must be crafted from steel produced through methods such as open hearth, electric, duplex, basic oxygen, or a combination of these processes. The wire should be drawn to the required size in a tidy manner, ensuring it is devoid of surface defects.

Steel wire for reeds should be provided in the following dimensions: 0.80, 0.85, 0.90, 1.00, 1.15, 1.20, 1.25, 1.30, 1.35, and 1.40.

TESTS

The subsequent test must be conducted for Steel Wire For Reeds

• Chemical composition

• Size and tolerance

• Tensile test

MARKING

Each wire coil should bear the specified information as outlined in the standard, and optionally, the product may feature a standard mark (ISI Mark). To utilize the standard mark (ISI Mark), the Manufacturer is required to obtain a BIS license from the Bureau of Indian Standards. This license is granted after a thorough assessment of manufacturing infrastructure, production processes, and quality control and testing capabilities conducted during an on-site visit to its manufacturing premises.

PROCESS FOR BIS ISI MARK CERTIFICATION