Hand Tools
Ring Wrenches (Spanners)
Strategic Recommendations for Ring Wrenches (IS 2029:1998)
- Begin Certification Immediately
Compliance deadlines: 17 March 2025 (Large/Medium), 17 June 2025 (Small), 17 September 2025 (Micro). - Engage Compliance Professionals (ERA)
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Every ring wrench sold domestically must carry the ISI mark. Export products must be declared separately to remain exempt.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Ring Wrenches (Spanners) |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 2029:1998 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Ring Wrenches (Spanners) - Specification |
| Quality Control Order | Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024 |
| Notification & Amendments | Notified via S.O. 4183(E), dated 17 September 2024 |
| Final Enforcement Date | Large & Medium Enterprises: 17 March 2025 (6 months after notification); Small Enterprises: 17 June 2025 (9 months); Micro Enterprises: 17 September 2025 (12 months) |
| Objective & Scope | To regulate quality, safety, and performance of ring wrenches, ensuring durability and reliability through BIS certification. |
| Products Covered | Ring-type spanners used for tightening/loosening nuts and bolts in mechanical, automotive, and industrial applications. |
| Exemptions | Goods manufactured exclusively for export are exempt. |
| Industries Impacted | Hand tool manufacturers, automotive workshops, construction, industrial maintenance, and engineering firms. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Must conform to IS 2029:1998, bear ISI mark, and obtain BIS license under Scheme-I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Apply for BIS license, conduct testing in BIS-approved labs, affix ISI mark on all domestic stock, declare export stock separately. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Enforced under BIS Act, 2016; Certification and enforcement by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). |
| Penalties | Non-compliance may result in product seizure, fines, suspension/cancellation of license, or imprisonment up to 2 years. |
| Conclusion | From March 2025, BIS certification under IS 2029:1998 becomes mandatory for ring wrenches (spanners), with phased deadlines for MSMEs. |
| References/Annexures | QCO 2024: S.O. 4183(E) [17 Sep 2024] |
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Notification
Ring wrenches (spanners) are covered under the Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, notified via S.O. 4183(E) dated 17 September 2024 by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry under the BIS Act, 2016.
Enforcement Timeline
The order applies from 17 March 2025 for large and medium enterprises, 17 June 2025 for small enterprises, and 17 September 2025 for micro enterprises.
Overview
IS 2029:1998 specifies the requirements for ring spanners, tools designed to grip nuts and bolts fully within a ring-shaped head, providing greater torque and safety compared to open-ended spanners.
Objective & Scope
The standard sets benchmarks for material strength, dimensional accuracy, and durability, ensuring safe and reliable use in industrial and automotive applications.
Products Covered
All ring wrenches marketed in India are included, except those manufactured solely for export.
Exemptions Provided
Products meant exclusively for export are exempt from ISI marking.
Industries Impacted
Industries impacted include tool manufacturers, auto workshops, construction, power sector, industrial maintenance, and engineering companies.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
All manufacturers must obtain BIS certification, affix ISI marking on wrenches, and comply with BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018 (Scheme-I).
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Manufacturers should apply for certification, conduct mandatory testing in BIS-approved labs, ensure ISI marking before sale, and declare export stock separately.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
BIS is the enforcing authority under the BIS Act, 2016. Violations attract penalties such as fines, seizure of non-compliant stock, cancellation of license, and imprisonment up to two years.
Conclusion
BIS certification under IS 2029:1998 becomes mandatory starting March 2025 (with staggered deadlines for MSMEs). The order ensures that ring spanners available in the Indian market meet strict standards of safety and durability.
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