INTRODUCTION In today’s power-driven economy, energy meters play a vital role in measuring, monitoring, and billing electricity consumption across homes, industries, and utility grids. These devices ensure transparency and accountability in energy usage, which is critical for both suppliers and consumers. Given their importance, accuracy, reliability, and safety of energy...
INTRODUCTION Feeding bottles are indispensable in infant care, providing a safe medium for nourishment when breastfeeding is not possible or needs to be supplemented. Given that these bottles come into direct contact with a baby’s mouth and milk, ensuring their safety and quality is paramount. The Bureau of Indian Standards...
INTRODUCTION Cement plays an indispensable role in shaping the modern built environment, serving as the foundational material in nearly every type of construction—from residential buildings and bridges to dams, tunnels, and industrial plants. However, a one-size-fits-all approach does not apply when it comes to cement. Each construction scenario brings unique...
In a move to promote energy efficiency and ensure the quality of industrial equipment, the Government of India has mandated the BIS certification for Line Operated Three Phase A.C. Motors through a Quality Control Order (QCO). This regulatory initiative brings electric motors under the purview of compulsory certification to align Indian industry standards with international energy...
INTRODUCTION: A Key Component in Load-Bearing Precision In high-performance rotating machinery—be it in automotive engines, industrial compressors, or heavy equipment—thrust washers play an essential role. Among them, pressed bimetallic half thrust washers are crucial for managing axial loads while maintaining compact design and manufacturing efficiency. To ensure quality, durability, and dimensional...
INTRODUCTION: Self-Lubricating Solutions for Modern Machinery Porous metal powder oil-impregnated bearings are widely recognized for their self-lubricating properties, making them ideal for applications where continuous lubrication is difficult or impossible. These bearings, commonly used in automobiles, electric motors, household appliances, and textile machinery, are manufactured using powder metallurgy and are...
INTRODUCTION In the realm of high-speed rotating machinery, thrust forces often pose a critical challenge. Enter the ring-type thrust washer a compact, flat bearing component designed to handle axial loads and reduce friction between moving parts. These washers are widely used in automotive transmissions, pumps, compressors, and industrial machinery. Manufactured primarily...
Introduction In a significant move to ensure quality assurance and consumer safety, the Government of India has introduced the Tin Ingot (Quality Control) Order, 2025, under the authority of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016. Officially notified on 17th April 2025, the Order mandates that all Tin Ingots, whether manufactured in India or imported...
INTRODUCTION: ENSURING PRECISION IN CRITICAL SLIDING INTERFACES Thin-walled plain bearings are indispensable components in engines, compressors, gearboxes, turbines, and various machinery where low-friction movement and load support are required. These bearings, often used in high-speed and high-pressure environments, must perform reliably despite being compact and lightweight. Given the critical nature of...
INTRODUCTION Needle bearings represent a specialized class of roller bearings characterized by their use of small cylindrical rollers that resemble needles. These precision components perform critical functions in various mechanical systems, particularly where space constraints exist alongside requirements for high load capacity. The distinctive design of needle bearings allows them...
