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Initial / Periodic Qualification of Electrodes

For use of electrodes in welding items under IBR need to undergo initial qualification test and then at the interval of every six months, a periodic qualification test.

  • Submission of application by electrode manufacturer along with.
    • List of brand name of electrodes.
    • Whether to be qualified for "Deep” or "Normal” penetration.
    • Kind of test whether initial/periodic.
    • Copy of initial qualification certificate in case of periodic test.
    • Receipted challan for prescribed fee.
    • Date for visit to select the samples for test.
  • Inspecting officer to select and stamp the packets.
  • Welding of specimen using these electrodes
  • Testing of specimen in presence of Inspecting officer of this department.
  • On submission of test report scrutiny by Technical Assistant/Technical officer and review by Jt.Director.
  • Review by Director and issue of necessary certificate.

Every such application shall be accompanied by relevant physical documents as listed below.

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1 Required filling Form PDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site. (29 KB)

Mandatory - Items

  • Application along with,
  • List of with brand name of electrodes.
  • Whether to be qualified for "Deep” or "Normal” penetration.
  • Kind of test whether initial/periodic.
  • Copy of initial qualification certificate in case of periodic test.
  • Receipted Challan for prescribed fees.
  • Date for visit to select the samples for test.
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