IS 1993 : 2018
Steel and Iron - Cold-reduced Electrolytic Tin Plate
Summry
Cold-reduced electrolytic tin plate is thin steel sheet coated with a uniform layer of tin through electroplating. It provides excellent corrosion resistance, solderability, and hygienic properties. Widely used in food and beverage packaging, aerosol cans, and household products, it combines steel strength with tin’s protective and non-toxic characteristics..
Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Cold-reduced Electrolytic Tin Plate ?
BIS certification is mandatory to ensure cold-reduced electrolytic tin plates meet Indian Standards for tin coating thickness, adhesion, corrosion resistance, and steel quality. Certification protects consumers from substandard products, ensures safe use in food packaging, maintains uniformity in manufacturing, and guarantees compliance with legal and industrial regulations in India.
What is BIS Certified for Cold-reduced Electrolytic Tin Plate?
The BIS certified specification defines the chemical composition, mechanical properties, surface finish, tin coating thickness, and corrosion resistance for cold-reduced electrolytic tin plates. It prescribes testing methods and inspection criteria to ensure consistent quality, safety for food contact, and suitability for industrial and packaging applications.
Test required for Cold-reduced Electrolytic Tin Plate
Chemical Composition
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Cast Analysis | Required |
| Product Analysis | Required |
| Purity of Tin | Required |
| Finish | Optional |
| Passivation and Oiling | Required |
| Imperfections | Required |
| Tin Mass coating | Required |
Mechanical Properties
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Hardness Requirement | Required |
| Tensil property requirement | Required |
| Tolerances on Dimensions and shape | Required |
| Joint within a coil | Required |
| Marking of differentially coated coldreduced tinplate | Required |
Benefits of BIS Certification for Cold-reduced Electrolytic Tin Plate
1. Ensures Product Safety BIS certification guarantees that tin-coated plates are safe for food contact and free from harmful contaminants.
2. Assured Quality and Performance Certified plates meet strict standards for coating thickness, adhesion, and corrosion resistance, ensuring durability and reliability.
3. Standardization in Manufacturing Compliance with BIS standards ensures uniformity in production, reducing defects and wastage during packaging and processing.
4. Legal Market Compliance Mandatory BIS marking allows manufacturers and importers to sell products in India without facing regulatory penalties or rejection.
5. Consumer Trust and Market Advantage BIS-certified tin plates build confidence among consumers, food companies, and exporters, enhancing brand credibility and acceptance in both domestic and international markets.