The IS 9857 standard governs the specifications for Welding Cables, detailing the essential manufacturing, chemical, and physical requirements, as well as the testing procedures. Key quality parameters outlined in IS 9857 include:

Tests

Required Tests for Welding Cables

• Purity Test of Cu

• Conductor resistance

• High voltage

• Spark test

• Annealing test

• Thickness of covering

• Tensile strength and elongation at break

• Aging in Air Oven

• Aging in Air Bomb

• Oil Resistance test

• Hot set test

• Static flexibility test

• Flammability test

How to Obtain a BIS License for Welding Cables: Key Requirements

To secure a BIS license for Welding Cables, manufacturers must meet several critical requisites:

• Conformity to IS 9857: Ensure that raw materials used align with the specifications outlined in IS 9857.

• In-House Testing Laboratory: Maintain an in-house laboratory equipped to perform mandatory tests.

• Qualified Quality Control Personnel: Employ skilled quality control professionals to oversee compliance and quality.

• Adherence to BIS Guidelines: Follow all BIS guidelines and standards for Welding Cables as specified in Indian standard IS 9857.

To obtain the BIS license, you must provide documentation in three major categories:

• Administrative Details: Information on the organization and its operations.

• Technical Details: Specifications and technical aspects of the Welding Cables.

• Quality Control Personnel Details: Information on the qualifications and roles of your quality control team.

• Commercial Details: Business and commercial information related to the manufacturing process.

PROCESS FOR BIS ISI MARK CERTIFICATION