IS 14261 BIS Certification for Transmission Devices – V – Belts Endless Narrow V-Belts for Industrial Use
Transmission Devices – V – Belts Endless Narrow V-Belts for Industrial Use made, imported or sold in India must be certified against IS 14261 under an ISI mark licence (Scheme-I). What the standard covers, how testing works and how to get the licence.
About IS 14261
| Standard | IS 14261: 1995 |
|---|---|
| Title | Transmission Devices – V – Belts endless narrow V-Belts for industrial use |
| Product covered | Transmission Devices – V – Belts Endless Narrow V-Belts for Industrial Use |
| Category | V-Belt |
| Scheme | ISI mark licence (Scheme-I) |
| Notified under | V-Belt (Quality Control) Order, 2024, S.O. 1252(E), dated 06th March 2024 · Order PDF |
Editions and amendments of IS 14261
| Edition | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IS 14261:1995 Transmission devices - V - Belts endless narrowv - Belts for industrial use - Specification | 31 Dec 1995 | Current, next review 15 Jun 2031 |
No amendments to the current edition are listed by BIS.
Marking fee for IS 14261
BIS charges an annual minimum marking fee for the ISI mark under IS 14261, set by unit size, plus a per-unit rate once production passes the minimum:
| Unit size | Minimum marking fee (per year) |
|---|---|
| Large | ₹46,000 |
| Medium | ₹37,000 |
| Small | ₹23,000 |
| Micro | ₹9,200 |
Unit rate: ₹60 per 100 piece. Source: BIS marking fee schedule for Scheme-I products, September 2026.
Sampling and key tests for IS 14261
From the BIS product manual for IS 14261, which BIS officers and applicants follow for certification:
Sample quantity:5 V-Belts
Tests BIS can carry out in a day during factory inspection:
- Workmanship as per Cl 4.1
- Cross Section Dimensions as per Cl 5
- Pitch Length as per Cl 7. 2
- Matched belts as per Cl 7. 3
The full type test covers every clause of IS 14261; the list above is what can be checked on site.
ISI licences under IS 14261
BIS records 17 operative licences (17 including deferred, cancelled or under stop marking). Most licensed factories are in Uttar Pradesh (4), Tamil Nadu (3), Haryana (3), Maharashtra (2), Telangana (2).
Testing against IS 14261
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
The test report has to cover every clause of IS 14261 that applies to the product, in the edition current on the date of testing. When BIS revises IS 14261 or replaces it with a new edition, existing licence holders move to the new edition by the date BIS sets in its notification.
How to get an ISI mark licence under IS 14261
The licence is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory and product. Indian factories apply under Scheme-I; overseas factories apply under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) and must nominate an Authorised Indian Representative.
- Confirm the exact Indian Standard and the varieties to cover
- Get the product tested at a BIS-recognised lab (simplified procedure) or arrange BIS sampling
- Apply on Manak Online with factory, quality-control and test documents
- BIS factory inspection and sample verification
- Grant of licence, then marking with the ISI mark and CM/L number
Timeline. BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Fees. Application fee ₹1,000 and annual licence fee ₹1,000, inspection charges of ₹7,000 per man-day, testing charges, and an annual minimum marking fee set for each Indian Standard (with concessions for micro and small units).
Mark. Certified products carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Frequently asked questions
What does IS 14261 cover?
IS 14261: 1995: Transmission Devices – V – Belts endless narrow V-Belts for industrial use. BIS has made certification against it compulsory for transmission devices – V – belts endless narrow V-Belts for industrial use.
Is BIS certification under IS 14261 mandatory?
Yes, for transmission devices – V – belts endless narrow V-Belts for industrial use, under the V-Belt (Quality Control) Order, 2024, S.O. 1252(E). The product needs a valid BIS licence (ISI mark) and must carry the ISI Standard Mark with the IS number and the CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX licence number.
Where is a product tested for IS 14261?
BIS inspects the factory and has samples tested to the full Indian Standard at a BIS or BIS-recognised laboratory. After grant, the factory keeps testing production under the Scheme of Inspection and Testing, and BIS draws factory and market samples.
How long does IS 14261 BIS certification take?
BIS targets 30 days under the simplified procedure (applying with a recent lab test report) and 90 days under the normal procedure. Overseas factories under FMCS typically take around 6 months.
Other standards in V-Belt
- IS 2494 2 products
Source: BIS lists of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I, Scheme-II), checked October 2026. See the full BIS product list or all Indian Standards.
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