Revised Testing charges

(A) Grease :--

S. No. Name of the Tests Revised Testing

Charges (Rs.)
1. Acidity/ alkalinity 5440
2. Ash content 8060
3. Cu- strip corrosion 4090
4. Drop Point 4605
5. Evaporation loss of grease 14060
6. Flash point of extracted oil 5115
7. Graphite content 20320
8. K.V. and VI of extracted oil 8260
9. Mineral oil content/Oil extraction 17040
10. Moisture content /volatility 4060
11. Non graphite carbon content 12060
12. Oil separation on storage 6030
13. Penetration at 25 C 8115
14. Resistance to break down 4115
15. Soap base by flame test 4040
16. Structural stability 20205
17. Sulphated ash 14115
18. Visual Examination 1000
19. Water Content 8230
20. Oxidation Stability of Lubrication Grease by 20625
the Oxygen Bomb for 500 Hrs.

(B) Lubricating oil:-

S. No. Name of the Test Revised Testing

Charges (Rs.)
1. Aniline Point 10230
2. Ash content 7090
3. ASTM Colour test 2090
4. Carbon residue Ramasbottom 10160

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 5. Cast iron corrosion test 7115
6. Emulsion characteristics 8105
7. Flash Point (ABEL), oC 6175
o
8. Flash Point(COC), C 5160
o
9. Flash Point (PMCC), C 6160
10. Foaming characteristics 16110
11. Frothing test 6115
12. Insoluble Hexane & Toluene 16550
13. Kinematic Viscosity at 100oC, cst 4130
14. Kinematic Viscosity at 40oC, cst 4130
15. Neutralization Number (pH, TAN, TBNE) 12865
16. Pour Point oC 6130
17. Rust Preventive Characteristics 10090
18. Saponification value 8435
19. Shear stability 6160
20. Specific Gravity 2060
21. Sulphated Ash 12090
22. Thermal stability 12060
23. Total acidity inorganic & organic 8435
24. Viscosity Index 1000
25. Visual Examination 1000
26. Water content 8230
27. Evaporation loss by nocks’ method 8130
28. Air Release Value 12230

S. No. Name of the Test Revised Testing

Charges (Rs.)
29. RBOT 16335
30. Demulsibility 14230
31. Conradson C-Residue 10115
32. Low temperature pumping viscosity of Engine oil 20625
33. Low temperature cranking viscosity 10320
Incipient wear of engine components in used 6090
34.
engine oil

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 Wear debris pattern of engine components in 18135
35.
used engine oil
Oxidation Stability of Inhibited Mineral Oils for 33245
36.
1000 Hrs.
37. Miscibility of Lubricating oil 11360

38. Density 2060

39. Saponifiable matter 19000

(C) HSD
S.No. Name of the Test Revised Testing
Charges (Rs.)
1. Visual examination 1000
2. Density 2070
3. Flash Point 6175
4. Pour Point 6130
5. Carbon Residue (Rams bottom) 10160
6. Distillation (Atmospheric) 8375
7. Distillation (Vacuum) 16260
8. Diesel Index 10175
9. Aniline Point 10230
10. Cetane Index 10115
11. Ash Content 8060
12. Water Content 6230
13. Copper Strip Corrosion 4090
14. Acidity Organic 4290
15. Acidity Inorganic 4290

S.No. Name of the Test Revised Testing

Charges (Rs.)
16. Calorific Value (P7 of IS:1448) 4110

17. Kinematic Viscosity 4260

18. Oxidation stability of HSD Oil 28175

19. Sulphur in HSD 6090

20. Cetane No. 8320

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 (D) Bio-diesel & its blends:-
S.No Name of the Test Revised Testing
Charges (Rs.)
1. Visual examination 1000
2. Density 2070
3. Kinematic Viscosity 4260
4. Flash Point 6175
5. Sulphur 6090
6. Carbon Residue (Rams-bottom) 10160
7. Sulphated Ash 12090
8. Water Content 6230
9. Total contamination 4205
10. Copper Strip Corrosion 4090
11. Cetane No. 4320
12. Acid Value 4090
13. Oxidation Stability of Bio-diesel 24375
14. Moisture content in Bio-diesel 7210
15. Methanol % by mass, Max 12580
16. Ethanol % by mass, Max 12580
17. FAME content % by mass, Max 14435
18. Free Glycerol % by mass, Max & Total Glycerol 14720
% by mass, Max
19. Iodine value 9300

Tribology Section
(A) Grease:-
S.No. Name of the Test Testing Charges(Rs.)
(Excluding GST)
1. SKF-V2F Test Rig 130950
2. 760 hrs Rig Test 810600
3. 4-ball Weld Load Test 15000
4. EMCOR Test 19400
5. ETRS 81700
6. Vibration Rig Test 108800
7. Seal Compatibility Test 16000

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(B) Lubricating oil:-

S.No. Name of the Test Testing Charges(Rs.)

(Excluding GST)
1. 4-ball Weld Load Test 15000

(C) HSD/Kerosene/Petrol

S.No. Name of the Test Total Charges(Rs.)

(Excluding GST)
1. CFPP 4350
2. Total contamination 5500
3. Sediment content in HSD oil 8200
4. Total Sediment in HSD 17500
5. Gum Content 9600

(D) Lube oil Filter

S.No. Name of the Test Testing Charges(Rs.)

(Excluding GST)
1. Rig. life of filter element for ALCO/DLW locomotive 197050
2. Rig. life of filter element for EMD locomotive 310450
3. End load 2000
4. Fabrication integrity 10200
5. High temperature for ALCO/DLW locomotive 26900
6. High temperature for EMD locomotive 26900
7. Resistance to water 77850
8. Bursting strength of filter 4000
9. Pore size of filter paper 16000
10. Tensile strength of paper 6000
11. Thickness of filter paper 2000
12. Ash content of filter paper 8050
13. Basic weight of filter paper 2000
14. Visual examination & dimension 8000

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 Composite Development Centre Lab

S. No. Name of the Tests/Item/Course Testing Charges(Rs.)

(Excluding GST)
1. Sample Preparation 4000/-
2. Visual Examination 2000/-
3. Hardness (Rockwell ‘R’) 4000/-
4. Modulus of Elasticity 8000/-
5. Cross Breaking Strength 6000/-
6. Acetone Extraction test 12,576/-
7. Ash content 8000/-
8. Density/Specific Gravity 4000/-
9. Shear Strength 8000/-
10. Bending Strength 8000/-
11. Tensile Strength & Elongation at Break 6000/-
12. Toxicity Index 49,276/-
13. Limiting Oxygen Index 12,480/-
14. Polymer Identification by FTIR 12,672/-
15. Izod Impact Test 4000/-
16. Izod Impact Test with preparation of notch 8000/-
17. Charpy Impact Test 4000/-
18. Falling Weight Impact Test + sample preparation 16,000/-
19. Smoke Density – Non flaming (by Optical Density 24,000/-
Smoke Chamber) + sample preparation
20. Smoke Density – Flaming (by Optical Density Smoke 24,600/-
Chamber) + sample preparation
21. Deterioration of visibility due to smoke+ sample 20,600/-
preparation
22. Thermal Properties by AnterFlashline Thermal 24,948/-
Analyzer + sample preparation
23. Thermal properties by DSC 18,480/-
24. Thermogravimetric analysis by TGA 18,360/-
25. Melt Flow Index 8000/-
26. Dynamic properties by DMA + sample preparation 20,000/-
27. Melting Point 6000/-
28. Frictional properties by Tribometer + sample 38,000/-
preparation
29. Checking of samples through Polarizingl Microscope + 20,000/-
sample preparation

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 Paint Testing & Corrosion Engg.Lab.

S.No. Name of the Test Testing charges (Rs.)

(Excluding GST)
1 Drying Time 4674
2 Consistency 817
3 Viscosity 2864
4 Finish 667
5 Colour 672
6 Gloss 2368
7 Spreading Capacity 6162
8 Flexibility & adhesion 4005
9 Dry Film Thickness 1180
10 Fineness of Grind 3052
11 Pot life 20000
12 Mass in kg/10Litrs 4080
13 Flash Point (Two components) 12045
14 Scratch Hardness 5560
15 Resistance to salt Spray for 500 Hrs. 14428
16 Resistance to Humidity for 500 Hrs. 15520
17 % Volume Solids 14050
18 Pigment Content 9617
19 Wt. per epoxy equivalent on volatile vehicle content 24250
20 Volatile Matter 4826
21 Identification of Poly isocyanate 2050
22 % Poly isocyanate by mass in Hardener 4250
23 Resistance to Acid 5200
24 Resistance to Alkali 5250
25 Resistance to Solvent 5250
26 Resistance to Oil 5250
27 Resistance to water 5000
28 Abrasion Resistance for 1000 cycles 6900
29 Impact Resistance 4035
30 CathodicDisbondment Test 7056
31 Resistance to Humidity for 2000 Hrs. 29520
32 Resistance to Chemical for 1800 Hrs. 29150
33 Stopping property 3100
34 Rubbing Property 4100
35 Hold Out Property 6100
36 Adhesion & Compatibility of Paint System 3000

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 37 % Solids 4100
38 Pigment Analysis 27617
39 Flash Point (Single component) 6045
40 Non-Volatile Vehicle Content 15159
41 Resistance to Kerosene 6100
42 Presence of Rosin & Rosin derivative 4000
43 Water Content 6240
44 Accelerated storage Stability 20259
45 Phathalic anhydride content 29617
46 Stripping test 5560
47 Ash Content 7130
48 Wet Abrasion resistance, 5000 cycles 6400
49 % Fe2O3 29150
50 %CrO3& %ZnO 30200
51 Flattening property 2100
52 Resistance to chlorine 5300
53 Freedom from coarse particles 667
54 Freedom from lead 2000
55 Reaction with white paint 7675
56 Resistance to heat 14110
57 Resistance to Varnish exterior 7675
58 Fitness to take a coat of primer & cellulose finish 8000
59 Forced drying 5110
60 % Tio2 by mass 13367
61 % CaCO3 as CaO by mass 22367
62 Fire Resistance test 6000
63 Resistance to Lube Oil 6300
64 Water absorption 5667
65 Resistance to warm water 8000
66 Resistance to salt water 14200
67 % BaSO4 by mass 24200
68 % Cr2O3 by mass 23200
69 Leafing Property 8717
70 Acid Value 10000
71 Visual Appearance 667
72 Settling Property 3150
73 Residue on sieve 6150
74 Grease content 6817
75 Aluminum powder content 13485
76 Form and condition 667
77 Skin property 667
78 Thinning property 667
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 79 Wet opacity 6062
80 Odour 667
81 Specific Gravity 3333
82 pH Value 2000
83 Corrosion test for 24 hrs. 8000
84 Rinsability 2050
85 Freedom from acidity & Alkalinity 8000
86 Determination of free chlorine 8000
87 Evaporation loss 8000
88 Effect of solvents on insulating materials 12000
89 Hot Zinc & Manganese Phosphating test 18235
90 Skin irritation 1000
91 Demulsifying capacity 4000
92 Immersion test 32000
93 Visible impurities 2000
94 Foaming power 8000
95 Lab performance test for cleaning efficiency 16000
96 Effect on metals 4000
97 Corrosion test of butt weld 25500
98 Salt spray test of six pin emergency plug for S&T 6450
99 Corrosion test for engine coolant in glassware 26525
100 Report Preparation 4000

RUBBER & PLASTIC SECTION

A:RUBBER

S.No Name of Test Testing Charges(Rs.)

(Excluding GST)
1 Visual Examination 2000
2 Dimensional Check 2000
3 Hardness(Shore 'A')(before aging) 2000
4 TS & % EB (before aging) 6000
5 Modulus (before aging) 6000
6 Compression Set 6000
7 Tension Set 6000
8 TS & % EB (after aging) 8000
9 Modulus (after aging) 8000
10 Hardness(Shore 'A')(after aging) 2000

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11 Electrical Resistance (before immersion) 4000
12 Electrical Resistance (after immersion) 4000
13 Resistnce to Fluid & Chemicals(by volume) 8000
14 Specific gravity 4000
15 Polymer Identification (i) By flame Test 4000
16 Load deflection 6000
17 Adhesion 6000
18 Extended ageing 2000 Per day
19 Extraction 8000
20 Ash content 6000
21 Tear Strength 6000
22 Dynamic Properties of rubber pad 12000
23 Stretch test for 'O' ring 2000
24 Stretch test for Rolling ring 6000
25 Secant stiffess 6000
26 Shear Bond test 6000
27 Before Durability test
i) Tensile strength 6000
ii % relaxed modulus 6000
iii) impact attenuation test 8000
28 After Durability
i) Tensile strength /(per pad) 68000
ii % relaxed modulus/(per pad) 68000
iii) impact attenuation /(per pad) 70000

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B: PLASTICS
1 Visual Examination 2000
2 Hardness (Rockwell 'R')/Shore 'D' 2000
3 Dimensional check 2000
4 Melting point/Vicat Softening Point 6000
5 Specific gravity/Density/Bulk density 4000
6 Water absorption 8000
7 Resistance to Boiling water 8000
8 Inherent viscosity/MFI 8000
9 Tensile Strength & Elongation at Break 6000
10 Cross breaking strength 6000
11 Fire resistance/flammability 4000
12 Izod Impact strength 4000
13 Compressive strength Proof Load 6000
14 Compressibility & Recovery 6000
15 Polymer Identification (IR) 8000
16 Ash content/Glass content(%) 6000
17 Electric Resistance 4000
18 Internal Cavity 4000
19 Crushing Test on Bush 2000
20 Annealing test 4000
21 TS & EB after hydroysis of PU sample 6000
22 Chemical test 4000

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C: FRP & OTHER COMPOSITE MATERIALS

1 Visual Examination 2000

2 Dimensional Check 4000
3 Hardness (Rockwell 'R') 2000
4 Ash content (%) Glass content 8000
5 specific graviy 4000
6 insert pull out 4000
7 bolt pull out 4000
8 bending test 6000
9 impact strength/indentation 4000
10 Tensile strength and % elongation at break 8000
11 resistance to boiling water 8000
12 fire resistance/flambility 6000
13 adhesion 4000
14 resistance to flexing 48000
15 dynamic fatigue test 40000
16 pull belt tensile strength 8000
17 weight square meter 4000
18 construction/count/no of plies 4000
19 breaking strength treated fabric 8000
20 adhesion of laminated or treaed fabric 6000
21 annealing test 4000
22 staining test 4000
23 weldability test of PVC 8000
24 Mandrel flexibility 4000
25 crushing test on bush 2000

D: TEXTILES
1 weight /square meter 4000
2 construction/count/no of plies 4000
3 adhesion 6000

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 NDT Section

S. Name of Tests Revised Testing charges

No. including GST @ 18%
1. Standardization of ultrasonic testing of axles, wheels, tyres, armature Rs 465,521/- plus visiting
shafts etc. (Excluding visiting charges as per actual) charges as per actual.
2. Magnetic particle testing of ferro-magnetic materials (wheels, tyres, Rs. 10,149/-
bogie frames etc )
3. Dye penetrant testing of different compounds (wheels, tyres, bogie Rs. 10,325/-
frames etc)
4. Ultrasonic testing of rails & welds (AT & FB) & butt welded plates of 300 Rs. 4,883/-
mm length etc

5. Evaluation of radiographs of welds & steel castings (upto set of 6 Rs. 4,838/-
radiographs), less than 6 radiographs charges will same
6. Radiographic examination of butt welded plates of size 300 mm length & Rs. 9,841/-
up to 25 mm thick
7. Magnetic Particle testing of pin of lock arm of clamp point lock (Length – Rs. 5,413/-
150 mm & maximum dia 40 mm)
8. Certification of Ultrasonic Equipments (02 nos. of Single Rail tester or 02 Rs. 4,838/-
nos. Axle Tester or 02 nos. Weld Tester or any combination thereof with
maximum two nos. only)
9. Certification of ultrasonic double rail- tester (01 No. only) Rs. 4,838/-
10. Evaluation of standard rail piece for calibration & sensitivity setting (SRT, Rs. 4,838/-
DRT,AT Weld, FB Weld) (01 No. only)

NDT Training Centre

S. No. Course Total Charges (up Charges per additional

to 05 candidates) Rs. candidate. Rs.
(Excluding GST) (Excluding GST)
1. (a) Course for UST of AT & FB 1,61,960/- 32,392/-
welded rail joints/ New rails.  32,390/-
(b) Refresher Course on UST of Rails
& Rail welds/ Axle & wheels

2. Certification of trainees for UST of 64,500/- 12,900/-

rails / AT & FB welds (outsourcing)

3. Revalidation / Recertification of 32,500/- 6,500/-

certificates

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 4. Regular Course on UST of Rails & 6,43,740/- 1,28,748/-
Rail welds/ Axle & wheels  1,28,750/-

5. Orientation Course in UST of AT & 97,680/- 19,536 /-

FB welds (outsourcing)  19,540/-

S. No. Details of works Total Charges

(Excluding GST)
6. Checking & verification of quality Assurance plan (QAP) of
agency in connection with outsourcing of USFD testing of Rs 16,200/-
Rails/ welds by zonal Railways

Metallurgical Investigation & Testing Section (MIT)

S. Name of tests/Item/Course Revised testing charges

No. (Rs.)

1. Visual Examination 6100.00

2. Tensile test/Compression test (Without preparation of test 4680.00

piece)

3. Hardness Test with preparation of test sample 8066.00

4. Impact Test 4000.00

(Without preparation of test piece)
5.(a) Cold Bend Test (With preparation) 8000.00

5.(b) For additional bend test 4000.00

6. Macro Examination (Deep etching Test) 8156.00

7. Micro Examination (With preparation of sample) 16156.00

8. Chemical Analysis by Wet method (per element) 12264.00

9. Testing of galvanised coating

(a) Coating thickness 7372.00
(b) Uniformity of coating 7528.00
11. Digital photograph
(a) With three copies 2204.00
(b) For each extra copy 736.00
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 12. Digital photomicrograph 3204.00
(a) With three copies (Without preparation) 736.00
(b) For each extra copy
13. Spectrographic analysis of elements in metals and alloys per 7617.00
sample
14. Analysis of results for metallurgical investigation and report 40000.00
making
15. Charges for sample preparation from welding section/M&C As per charges of
or Central Workshop, RDSO concerned section.

WELDING RESEARCH SECTION

A. MIG/MAG FILLER WIRE in welding section(BASIC DATA)

S. Description of test/sample preparation Testing charges (Rs.)

No. (Excluding GST)
1 All Weld Tesile Sample Preparation 24741
2 All Weld Charpy Sample Preparation 18000
3 Corrosion Sample preparation 10251
4 Weld Pad for flux cored wire Sample Preparation 9434
5 Fillet Weld test 12173
6 Fillet Weld (SS) Test 12636
7 Macro/Visual examination test 2000
8 Cast and Helix test 4000
9 Copper Coating content test 4150
10 Filling from core wire for chemical analysis sample preparation 4000
11 Performance Test 12000
12 Diffusible Hydrogen Content test 6080
13 Storage Stability Test 6000

B. SAW WIRE & FLUXin welding section (BASIC DATA)

S. Description of test/sample preparation Testing charges (Rs.)

No. (Excluding GST)
1 Multi Run Tesile Sample Preparation 37409
2 Multi Run Charpy Sample Preparation 18000
3 Two Run Bend Test Sample Preparation 15346
4 Two Run Transverse Tensile Sample Preparation 4000
5 Two Run Charpy Sample Preparation 18000
6 Copper Coating content test 4150
7 Weld Pad Sample Preparation 9353
8 Filling from core wire for chemical analysis sample preparation 4000
9 Visual examination of wire test 2000
10 Storage Stability Test 6000
11 Cast and Helix test 4000
12 Grain size for flux test 8000
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13 Tap density test 4000
14 Moisture content test 4000
15 Corrosion Sample preparation 10210

C. MMAW ELECTRODESin welding section (BASIC DATA)

S. Description of test/sample preparation Testing charges (Rs.)

No. (Excluding GST)
1 All Weld Tensile Sample Preparation 24615
2 All Weld Charpy Sample Preparation 18000
3 Butt Weld Sample Preparation 9269
4 a) Transverse Bend 1st Sample Preparation 4000
b) Transverse Bend 2nd Sample Preparation 4000
5 Transverse Tensile Sample Preparation 4000
6 Usability Test 13409
7 Weld Pad Sample Preparation 9353
8 Fillet Weld test 12084
9 Fillet Weld (SS) Test 12431
10 Corrosion Sample preparation 10210
11 Cutting and Gouging Test 7346
12 Storage Stability Test 6000
13 Performance Test 12000
14 Deposition Efficiency Test 8000
15 Filing from core wire sample preparation 4000
16 Diffusible Hydrogen Content test 6078

Note: GST extra, as applicable, may also be deposited along with

testing charges.

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