Hand Tools
Pipe Wrenches – Heavy Duty
Strategic Recommendations for Pipe Wrenches (Heavy Duty, IS 4003 Part 2:1986)
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Compliance deadlines: 17 March 2025 (Large/Medium), 17 June 2025 (Small), 17 September 2025 (Micro). - Work with Compliance Experts (ERA)
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All heavy-duty pipe wrenches must carry the ISI mark for domestic sale. Export-bound stock must be declared separately.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Pipe Wrenches – Heavy Duty |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 4003 (Part 2):1986 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Pipe Wrenches – Heavy Duty – 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 the quality, strength, and safety of heavy-duty pipe wrenches via BIS certification, ensuring durability for industrial applications. |
| Products Covered | Heavy-duty pipe wrenches designed for gripping and turning large diameter pipes under tough industrial conditions. |
| Exemptions | Goods manufactured exclusively for export are exempt. |
| Industries Impacted | Hand tool manufacturers, oil & gas sector, heavy construction, plumbing, industrial equipment maintenance, and infrastructure projects. |
| Mandatory Compliance | Conformity to IS 4003 (Part 2):1986; ISI marking required; 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; Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the certifying and enforcing authority. |
| Penalties | Seizure of non-compliant products, fines, license cancellation/suspension, or imprisonment up to 2 years. |
| Conclusion | From March 2025, BIS certification under IS 4003 (Part 2):1986 becomes mandatory for heavy-duty pipe wrenches, with staggered deadlines for MSMEs. |
| References/Annexures | QCO 2024: S.O. 4183(E) [17 Sep 2024] |
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Notification
Heavy-duty pipe wrenches have been included in the Hand Tools (Quality Control) Order, 2024, notified by S.O. 4183(E) dated 17 September 2024 under the BIS Act, 2016, by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Enforcement Timeline
The order will be enforced from 17 March 2025 for large and medium enterprises, 17 June 2025 for small enterprises, and 17 September 2025 for micro enterprises.
Overview
IS 4003 (Part 2):1986 specifies standards for heavy-duty pipe wrenches, tools designed for tough industrial use to grip, hold, and turn large pipes, especially in oil, gas, and construction industries.
Objective & Scope
The standard ensures pipe wrenches meet stringent requirements for strength, durability, and safety. It is intended to protect workers and industries from tool failures in demanding applications.
Products Covered
All heavy-duty pipe wrenches sold domestically in India are covered under this order.
Exemptions Provided
Goods manufactured exclusively for export are exempted from BIS certification and ISI marking.
Industries Impacted
This order affects tool manufacturers, oil & gas operators, construction companies, plumbing contractors, and infrastructure maintenance providers.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
All manufacturers must obtain BIS certification, affix ISI marks, and comply with BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018 (Scheme-I).
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Manufacturers must apply for BIS certification, conduct mandatory testing through BIS-approved labs, update packaging and labeling, and declare export stock separately.
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
BIS is the certifying and enforcing authority. Penalties for non-compliance include seizure of goods, fines, suspension of BIS license, and imprisonment up to two years.
Conclusion
BIS certification under IS 4003 (Part 2):1986 becomes mandatory starting March 2025 (with staggered deadlines for small and micro enterprises). This ensures higher quality and safety standards for heavy-duty pipe wrenches in India.
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