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In today's competitive landscape, maintaining market presence without a certified, high-quality product can be challenging. Obtaining a BIS license may also be essential for selling products in the Indian market. To achieve BIS certification and ensure product quality, manufacturers must adhere to the specified Indian standards.
Let's delve deeper into IS 17954:2023 For Telescopic Ball Bearing Drawer Slide. This standard delineates the requirements for materials, dimensions, finish, and functional performance of telescopic ball bearing drawer slides, meticulously categorizing slides based on their loading capacity to ensure they're tailored to meet the demands of various applications, whether light duty or super heavy duty.
Telescopic ball bearing drawer slide mechanisms make drawer pull-out and push-in easy — they contain segments that extend and retract, which is why they're called "telescopic," and the ball bearings within the slide reduce friction, resulting in smoothness and stability of movement. These slides find use across residential, institutional, hostel and college, industrial and commercial settings, as well as tool cabinets and industrial workstations. The standard categorizes slides into classes based on loading capacity and intended use, and includes requirements for components like channels, ball cages, and lubrication, aiming to ensure consistency, reliability, and durability in manufacturing.
| Product Name | Telescopic Ball Bearing Drawer Slide |
| Applicable Indian Standard | IS 17954:2023 |
| Applicable Certification Scheme | Product Certification Scheme (ISI Mark Scheme) Scheme 1 - Schedule 2 |
| Compliance Requirement | Mandatory |
| QCO Link | Quality Control Order |
Mandatory Tests:
Vertical Load Test
Horizontal Load Test
Durability Test (Cyclic Opening/Closing)
Deflection Test
Slam Test
Optional Tests:
Dimensional Accuracy Check
Corrosion/Finish Inspection
Here are the key benefits of getting ISI Mark certification:
Government Quality Assurance: BIS certification guarantees compliance with IS 17954:2023, ensuring smooth operation and load reliability.
Mandatory Compliance: All telescopic ball bearing drawer slides sold or distributed in the Indian market must conform to IS 17954:2023 and carry BIS certification, with manufacturers required to obtain a BIS license to affix the ISI Mark.
Enhanced Market Competitiveness: Following IS 17954:2023 contributes to India's “Make in India” initiative by promoting export-ready, standardized hardware, helping manufacturers gain confidence entering both national and global markets.
Consumer Trust: Retailers, contractors, and furniture manufacturers prefer ISI-marked slides as it reflects trustworthy engineering and performance.
Avoiding Business Risk: Selling telescopic ball bearing drawer slides without BIS certification violates the BIS Act, 2016, which can lead to penalties, seizure, or legal action, and uncertified products risk losing contracts and bids that require the ISI mark.

The approximate timeline to obtain BIS certification for Telescopic Ball Bearing Drawer Slide under IS 17954:2023 varies based on the manufacturer’s location and certification route. The typical timelines are outlined below:
| Indian Manufacturers | BIS certification is generally completed within approximately 30 days, subject to successful product testing and documentation verification. |
| Foreign Manufacturers (FMCS Route) | Under the BIS Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme (FMCS), the process usually takes around 180 days, considering factory inspection, sample testing, and regulatory approvals. |
Acquiring a BIS license for this product involves submitting detailed documentation about the manufacturing unit, including in-house test reports, laboratory equipment, registration, and ownership details, followed by an on-site factory inspection to assess the production process and quality control measures. Sealed samples are then sent to BIS-approved laboratories for rigorous testing against IS 17954:2023 standards to verify performance, durability, and safety, before BIS issues the license to use the ISI mark.
For comprehensive guidance on the BIS ISI Certification process, please explore:
Absolute Veritas is a prominent organisation from the private sector of India primarily dealing with the Inspection, Testing, Audits, Certification of products& consulting services to various industries in India and worldwide, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry requirements. Offering a comprehensive range of services including product certification, testing, training, auditing, and compliance services, Absolute Veritas helps manufacturers and importers achieve higher production efficiency and quality standards.
Absolute Veritas (BIS Consultant) will handle end to end pre-registration request, sample preparation, documentation, testing and application process for ISI Mark Certification
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Telescopic Ball Bearing Drawer Slide.
Yes — the Telescopic Ball Bearing Drawer Slide (Quality Control) Order, 2024, makes BIS certification a mandatory requirement for manufacturers who wish to produce and sell these slides in India.
Residential, institutional, hostel and college settings, industrial or commercial use, and tool cabinets and industrial workstations.
Yes — this mandate applies only to products manufactured for domestic use, while slides produced solely for export are exempt from this rule.
Approximately 30 days for Indian manufacturers and around 180 days for foreign manufacturers.
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