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Steel Quality Control Order for Railway Rolling Stock Laminated Springs: Rib and Groove Specifications

Product	Steel for the manufacture of laminated springs (railway rolling stock) Part 2 Flat Sections – Specification: Rib and Groove Sections- Specification
Certification Body	Bureau of Indian Standards
Indian Standard	IS 3885: 1992 (Part2)
Scope	This standard covers the requirements for hot rolled steel rib and groove sections intended to be used for the manufacture of laminated springs for railway rolling stock.
Voluntary/Mandatory	Mandatory
Implementation date	The implementation date was initially February 14, 2020, but following an amendment, it has been revised to February 5, 2024
End-use application	The rib and groove sections are engineered to provide enhanced stability, durability, and load-bearing capacity compared to traditional flat sections. The ribs and grooves help to interlock the layers of steel plates, preventing lateral movement and ensuring a more secure spring assembly. This design feature is particularly beneficial in railway applications, where the springs are subjected to high loads, vibrations, and impacts during operation.
Gazette Notification released by	Ministry of Steel
Download Notification	https://www.bis.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Steel-Steel-Product-QCO-2024.pdf

The Ministry of Steel, Government of India, has taken a significant step towards ensuring Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards in the manufacturing and importation of various goods. Through Quality Control Orders (QCOs), the ministry aims to regulate products, fostering a nationwide environment of safety and quality.

In line with this objective, a recent QCO has been introduced to regulate the “Steel for the manufacture of laminated springs (railway rolling stock) Flat Sections – Specification: Rib and Groove Sections.” This product falls under the mandatory BIS-ISI Mark certification scheme (also known as Scheme-I of Schedule II). Manufacturers and importers must obtain a valid license by the specified deadline. Non-compliance will lead to the prohibition of importing, manufacturing or selling these goods in the Indian market.

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