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Flexible Cables for Miner’s Cap Lamps
Strategic Recommendations for Flexible Cables for Miner’s Cap Lamps – IS 2593:1984
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Apply for BIS certification for IS 2593:1984 in advance. Conduct flexibility, insulation resistance, and flame resistance tests at BIS-approved labs. - Partner with Compliance Experts
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Compare current cable designs with IS 2593:1984 requirements for conductor materials, insulation performance, and durability in mining environments.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Flexible Cables for Miner’s Cap Lamps |
| Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. | IS 2593:1984 |
| Title of Indian Standard | Specification for Flexible Cables for Miner’s Cap-Lamps |
| Quality Control Order | Cables (Quality Control) Order, 2020 |
| Notification & Amendments | Notified via S.O. 280(E) dated 21 January 2020 |
| Final Enforcement Date | 1 August 2020 |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure mechanical strength, flexibility, insulation integrity, and flame resistance of cables used for powering miner’s cap lamps in hazardous underground conditions. |
| Products Covered | Flexible twin-core cables with tinned copper conductors, elastomer insulation, and sheath, resistant to moisture, abrasion, and chemicals, designed for safe use in mining environments. |
| Exemptions | Products meant exclusively for export are exempt from BIS certification. |
| Industries Impacted | Cable manufacturers, mining equipment manufacturers, underground coal and metal mining operations, safety equipment suppliers. |
| Mandatory Compliance |
Must conform to IS 2593:1984, BIS certification under Scheme-I mandatory, ISI mark must be affixed on product and packaging. |
| Next Steps for Stakeholders | Conduct BIS-approved testing for insulation resistance, mechanical flexibility, and flame resistance; prepare documentation; apply for BIS licence; ensure ISI marking before sale. |
| Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement | Enforced under BIS Act, 2016 by BIS, with authority to inspect units, test products, and suspend/cancel licences for violations. |
| Penalties | Non-compliance may result in seizure of stock, licence suspension or cancellation, fines, prosecution, and imprisonment up to 2 years, or both. |
| Conclusion | From 1 August 2020, all miner’s cap lamp cables sold in India must be BIS-certified and ISI-marked to ensure operator safety and reliability in hazardous mining conditions. |
| References/Annexures | - Cables (Quality Control) Order, 2020 – S.O. 280(E) [21 Jan 2020] |
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Notification
Flexible Cables for Miner’s Cap Lamps are regulated under the Cables (Quality Control) Order, 2020, issued via S.O. 280(E) on 21 January 2020 by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (DPIIT) under the BIS Act, 2016. Compliance with IS 2593:1984 is mandatory for manufacture, import, and sale in India.
Overview
These cables are specifically designed to power miner’s cap lamps in underground mining operations, ensuring electrical safety, high flexibility, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions including moisture, mechanical stress, and chemical exposure.
Objective & Scope
The standard ensures conductor quality, insulation strength, flexibility for mobility, and fire resistance to reduce electrical hazards in hazardous mining environments.
Products Covered
Twin-core flexible cables with tinned copper conductors, elastomer insulation, and protective sheath. Designed for continuous bending, high tensile stress, and exposure to wet, abrasive, and corrosive conditions typical in mining operations.
Exemptions Provided
Products manufactured exclusively for export are exempt from the BIS certification requirement.
Industries Impacted
Cable manufacturers, underground mining equipment producers, coal and metal mining companies, industrial safety equipment distributors.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
From 1 August 2020, all such cables must:
- Conform to IS 2593:1984
- Be BIS-certified under Scheme-I
- Bear the ISI mark on the cable and packaging
Enforcement Timeline
Effective from 1 August 2020 for all manufacturers, importers, and sellers.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
- Conduct electrical and mechanical performance tests in BIS-approved labs
- Prepare quality system documentation
- Apply for BIS licence before enforcement deadline
- Ensure ISI marking prior to market sale
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
Regulated under the BIS Act, 2016 and enforced by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Non-compliance may result in:
- Seizure of stock
- Suspension or cancellation of BIS license
- Fines and/or imprisonment up to 2 years, or both
Conclusion
Since 1 August 2020, BIS certification and ISI marking have been mandatory for all miner’s cap lamp cables sold in India. This ensures compliance with national safety standards and reliable operation in high-risk mining environments.
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