IS 14252:2015
Textiles –High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/ Polypropylene (PP) Woven Sacks for filling Sand
1. Summary about HDPE/PP Woven Sacks for Filling Sand
HDPE/PP woven sacks for filling sand are designed for heavy-duty applications such as construction, flood control, and infrastructure projects. These sacks are manufactured to withstand high load, abrasion, and rough handling conditions.
2. Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for HDPE/PP Woven Sacks for Filling Sand
BIS certification is mandatory to ensure uniform strength, load-bearing capacity, and reliability of sacks used in safety-critical and infrastructure-related applications where failure can cause material loss or hazards.
3. What is BIS Certified for HDPE/PP Woven Sacks for Filling Sand
BIS certification confirms that the sacks comply with the applicable Indian Standard issued by the :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} through material testing, dimensional checks, and manufacturing audits.
Tests required for HDPE/PP Woven Sacks for Filling Sand
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Raw Material (HDPE/PP granules) | Optional |
| Fabric | Required |
| Tying Cord (Material of Rope) | Required |
| Tying Cord (Construction) | Required |
| Sacks | Required |
| Seams | Required |
| Material used for Stitching | Optional |
| Outside length & Width | Required |
| Ends per dm | Required |
| Picks per dm | Required |
| Mass of Sack (without weight of tying cord) | Required |
| Average breaking strength of fabric: Warpway & Weftway | Required |
| Average breaking strength of bottom seam | Required |
| Elongation at break of fabric: Lengthwise & Width wise | Required |
| Average breaking strength of fabric at break of UV Stabilized HDPE/PP Fabric after it has been exposed to UV radiation and weathering | Optional |
| Ash content | Required |
| Mass of bale | Required |
4. Benefits of BIS Certification for HDPE/PP Woven Sacks for Filling Sand
- Ensures high tensile strength and durability
- Prevents use of substandard sacks in construction work
- Mandatory for government and infrastructure projects
- Reduces failure during handling and stacking
- Improves supplier credibility