Plain Bearings — Ring Type Thrust Washers Made from Strip

Plain Bearings — Ring Type Thrust Washers Made from Strip QCO Overview

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, has issued the draft Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025.

Under this notification, Plain Bearings — Ring Type Thrust Washers Made from Strip covered under IS 9764 (Part 1):2022 have been brought under mandatory BIS certification requirements.

As per the notification, manufacturers of Plain Bearings — Ring Type Thrust Washers Made from Strip shall ensure that their products conform to the specified Indian Standard and bear the Standard Mark (ISI Mark) under a valid BIS licence granted in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

What is IS 9764 (Part 1):2022?

IS 9764 (Part 1):2022 is the Indian Standard for Plain Bearings — Ring Type Thrust Washers Made from Strip — Dimensions and Tolerances.

The standard specifies the requirements relating to dimensions, tolerances, material quality, design characteristics, workmanship, inspection, testing, marking, packaging, and quality control of ring type thrust washers made from strip material.

The standard ensures that ring type thrust washers meet prescribed quality, dimensional accuracy, load distribution capability, wear resistance, durability, operational reliability, and service life requirements for use in automotive systems, industrial machinery, agricultural equipment, machine tools, gear assemblies, pumps, compressors, and other engineering applications where axial load support and smooth rotational movement are required.

Implementation Dates Under QCO

According to the draft Bearings (Quality Control) Order, 2025:

• General (Large and Medium Enterprises): 12 months from the date of publication of the Order.
• Small Enterprises: 15 months from the date of publication of the Order.
• Micro Enterprises: 18 months from the date of publication of the Order.

Manufacturers must obtain BIS certification and use the ISI Mark before the applicable implementation date to ensure continued compliance and market access in India.

Key Requirements Under the QCO

• Products must comply with the requirements specified under IS 9764 (Part 1):2022.
• Manufacturers must obtain BIS certification before selling products in the Indian market.
• Certified products must bear the ISI Mark.
• BIS will act as the certification and enforcement authority for these products.
• Non-compliance may result in penalties under the provisions of the BIS Act, 2016.

Exemptions Under the Order

The QCO does not apply to:

• Products manufactured domestically for export purposes.
• Products imported as part of finished goods, sub-assemblies, or components.
• Products imported by manufacturers for use in manufacturing products meant for export, subject to prescribed conditions.
• Limited quantities imported for research and development purposes, subject to the conditions specified in the Order.

Certification and Enforcement Authority

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) shall act as the certification and enforcement authority for Plain Bearings — Ring Type Thrust Washers Made from Strip covered under this Quality Control Order.

Penalty for Non-Compliance

Any person or manufacturer violating the provisions of this Order shall be punishable under the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.