Open Ended Slugging Wrenches (Spanners)

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Open Ended Slugging Wrenches (Spanners)

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Open Ended Slugging Wrenches (IS 4508:1992)
Section Details
Product Name Open Ended Slugging Wrenches (Spanners)
Applicable Indian Standard (IS) No. IS 4508:1992
Title of Indian Standard Open Ended Slugging 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 the quality, safety, and performance of slugging wrenches through BIS certification, ensuring durability and industrial reliability.
Products Covered Open ended slugging wrenches (spanners) used in heavy-duty applications where hammer blows are applied to tighten or loosen fasteners.
Exemptions Products manufactured exclusively for export are exempt.
Industries Impacted Hand tool manufacturers, heavy machinery maintenance, oil & gas, construction, and industrial hardware sectors.
Mandatory Compliance Conformity to IS 4508:1992, ISI marking required, BIS license under Scheme-I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Next Steps for Stakeholders Apply for BIS license, conduct product testing in BIS-approved labs, update packaging/marking with ISI mark, declare export stock separately.
Legal Framework Provision & Enforcement Enforced under BIS Act, 2016; Certification & enforcement by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Penalties Seizure of non-compliant goods, suspension/cancellation of license, fines, or imprisonment up to 2 years, or both.
Conclusion BIS certification becomes mandatory for open ended slugging wrenches (spanners) under IS 4508:1992 starting March 2025, with phased deadlines for enterprise sizes.
References/Annexures QCO 2024: S.O. 4183(E) [17 Sep 2024]

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Notification

Open ended slugging wrenches (spanners) have been brought under compulsory BIS certification through 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 is enforceable from 17 March 2025 for large and medium enterprises, 17 June 2025 for small enterprises, and 17 September 2025 for micro enterprises.

Overview

IS 4508:1992 specifies standards for open ended slugging wrenches (spanners), tools designed for heavy-duty industrial use where hammer blows are applied to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts. These tools require high strength and durability to prevent breakage under impact.

Objective & Scope

The standard ensures that slugging wrenches meet strict safety and performance benchmarks, including dimensional accuracy, material strength, and impact resistance, thus safeguarding industrial users.

Products Covered

All open ended slugging wrenches (spanners) sold domestically, except those exclusively manufactured for export, fall under this regulation.

Exemptions Provided

Products manufactured solely for export are exempted from ISI marking.

Industries Impacted

This QCO affects hand tool manufacturers, industries engaged in heavy machinery repair, oil & gas operations, large-scale construction, and hardware distribution networks.

Mandatory Compliance Requirements

Manufacturers must obtain BIS certification, affix ISI marking, and comply with Scheme-I of BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

Next Steps for Stakeholders

Apply for BIS license, conduct product testing in BIS-approved labs, update labeling and packaging with ISI mark, and declare any export stock separately to avail exemption.

Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties

The Bureau of Indian Standards is the certifying and enforcing authority. Violations invite penalties under the BIS Act, 2016, including fines, seizure, cancellation of license, and imprisonment up to two years.

Conclusion

From March 2025, BIS certification under IS 4508:1992 becomes mandatory for all open ended slugging wrenches (spanners) sold in India. This regulation enforces uniform quality and safety in heavy-duty tool manufacturing.

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