Programme of work


BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS


Mechanical Engineering Department

Programme of Work




MED6 : Continuous Bulk Conveying, Elevating, Hoisting Aerial Ropeways And Related Equipment


  • Scope : a) Formulation of standards for conveyors, vertical hoists, bucket elevators, aerial ropeways Amusement/joy rides and related equipment like crushers screens, vibrating mills etc. and conveyors for personal transportation. b) Co-ordination of work with ISO/TC 101 Continuous Mechanical Handling Equipment. c) Co-ordination of work with ISO/TC 254 Safety of Amusement Rides and Amusement Devices.
  • Liaison :
    ISO/TC 101 - Continuous mechanical handling equipment - Observer (O)
    ISO/TC 254 - Safety of amusement rides and amusement devices - Participating (P)

Published Standards

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
Reaffirmation Details
No. of Amendments
Degree of Equivalence
1.
IS 11592 : 2000
Reviewed In : 2020
Selection and design of belt conveyors - Code of practice (First Revision)
August, 2020
1
Indigenous
2.
IS 11619 : 1986
ISO 5612
Reviewed In : 2018
Specfication for scraper bars for armoured face conveyors
February, 2018
-
Not Equivalent
3.
IS 12060 : 1987
Reviewed In : 2023
Code of practice for selection of rotary vane feeders
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
4.
IS 12101 : 1987
Reviewed In : 2023
Specification for roller type hold - Back device
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
5.
IS 12108 : 1987
Reviewed In : 2023
Code of practice for selection of rotary table feeders
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
6.
IS 12204 : 1987
Reviewed In : 2023
Code of practice for selection of reciprocating feeders
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
7.
IS 12215 : 1987
Reviewed In : 2023
Code of practice for selection of belt feeders
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
8.
IS 12400 : 1988
Reviewed In : 2023
Code of practice for selection of electromagnetic feeders
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
9.
IS 12401 : 1988
Reviewed In : 2023
Code of practice for selection of mechanical vibrating feeders
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
10.
IS 12907 : 1990
Reviewed In : 2020
Screw feeder - Purchasers data sheet
August, 2020
-
Indigenous
11.
IS 12941 : 1990
Reviewed In : 2020
Code of practice for selection and use of super capacity bucket elevator
August, 2020
-
Indigenous
12.
IS 12959 : 1990
Reviewed In : 2021
Technical supply requirements for sprocket wheels for link chains
October, 2021
-
Indigenous
13.
IS 12960 : 1990
ISO 7119
Reviewed In : 2020
Determination of power requirements of screw feeders - General requirements
August, 2020
-
Indigenous
14.
IS 12961 : 1990
Reviewed In : 2020
U - Link for chains for bucket elevators - Specification
August, 2020
-
Indigenous
15.
IS 13324 : 1992
Reviewed In : 2018
Screw feeders - General requirements
February, 2018
-
Indigenous
16.
IS 14169 : 2013
Reviewed In : 2018
Recommendations for type selection of feeders (First Revision)
October, 2018
-
Indigenous
17.
IS 14188 : 1994
Reviewed In : 2021
Conveyor systems - Maintenance facilities - Design parameters
October, 2021
-
Not Equivalent
18.
IS 14386 : 1996
Reviewed In : 2021
Belt conveyors - Travelling tripper - Motorised - For belt widths 650 mm to 1600 mm - Dimensions
October, 2021
-
Indigenous
19.
IS 15475 (Part 1) : 2022
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
20.
IS 15475 (Part 1) : 2004
Reviewed In : 2020
Code of Recommended Practice for Amusement Rides Safety : Part 1: General Information (BI-LINGUAL)
January, 2020
-
21.
IS 15475 (Part 2) : 2022
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY PART 2 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (first revision)
-
Indigenous
22.
IS 15475 (Part 2) : 2004
Reviewed In : 2020
Code of Recommended Practice for Amusement Rides Safety - Part 2: Safety Requirements(BI-LINGUAL)
January, 2020
-
23.
IS 15475 (Part 3) : 2022
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY PART 3 DESIGN MANUFACTURE AND ERECTION
-
Indigenous
24.
IS 15475 (Part 4) : 2022
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY PART 4 SELECTION TRAINING AND SUPERVISION OF OPERATORS
-
Indigenous
25.
IS 15475 (Part 5) : 2022
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY PART 5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
-
26.
IS 15475 (Part 5) : 2004
Reviewed In : 2020
Code of Recommended Practice for Amusement Rides Safety - Part 5: Operation and Maintenance Procedures (BI-LINGUAL)
January, 2020
-
27.
IS 15475 (Part 6) : 2022
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY PART 6 PERFORMANCE TESTS
-
Indigenous
28.
IS 15475 (Part 6) : 2004
Reviewed In : 2020
Code of Recommended Practice for Amusement Rides Safety - Part 6: Performance Tests(BI-LINGUAL)
January, 2020
-
29.
IS 15492 (Part 1) : 2022
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR SAFETYIN WATER PARKS PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
-
Indigenous
30.
IS 15492 (Part 2) : 2022
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR SAFETY IN WATER PARKS PART 2 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
-
Indigenous
31.
IS 15492 (Part 3) : 2022
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR SAFETY IN WATER PARKS PART 3 Instructions
-
Indigenous
32.
IS 15530 : 2021
ISO 1977:2006
Conveyor Chains Attachments and Sprockets (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
33.
IS 15534 : 2004
ISO 5031
Reviewed In : 2020
Continuous mechanical handling equipment for loose bulk materials - Couplings and hose components used in pneumatic handling - Safety code
January, 2020
-
Identical under dual numbering
34.
IS 15535 : 2004
ISO 2327
Reviewed In : 2020
Pneumatic handling appliances for loose bulk materials - Piping
January, 2020
-
Identical under dual numbering
35.
IS 15536 : 2004
ISO 3284
Reviewed In : 2020
Continuous mechanical handling equipment for loose bulk materials - Dimensions of bends for use in pneumatic handling
January, 2020
-
Identical under dual numbering
36.
IS 16620 : 2017

Reviewed In : 2022
Jig back movement monocable ropeways with fixed grips - Code of practice
October, 2022
-
Indigenous
37.
IS 16623 : 2017
Reviewed In : 2022
Pulsated movement monocable ropeways with fixed grips - Code of practice
October, 2022
1
Indigenous
38.
IS 17232 : 2019

Reviewed In : 2023
Continuous Movement Bicable/Tricable Ropeways with Detachable Grip - Code of Practice
November, 2023
-
Indigenous
39.
IS 17233 : 2019

Reviewed In : 2023
Acceptance and Certification Criteria for Design and Construction of All Types of Ropeways Intended for Transportation of Passengers
November, 2023
-
Indigenous
40.
IS 17234 : 2019

Reviewed In : 2023
Operation and Maintenance of All Types of Ropeways Intended for Transportation of Passengers - Code of Practice
November, 2023
-
Indigenous
41.
IS 17235 : 2019

Magnetic Rope Testing (MRT) - Specification
-
Indigenous
42.
IS 17236 : 2019
93.110
Reviewed In : 2023
Prevention and Safety Against Fire in Ropeways - Code of Practice
November, 2023
-
Indigenous
43.
IS 17237 : 2019

Reviewed In : 2023
Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Civil Engineering Works for Ropeways - General Requirements
November, 2023
-
Indigenous
44.
IS 17238 : 2019

Reviewed In : 2023
Safety Requirements for Ropeways Installations Designed to Carry Persons - Quality Control
November, 2023
-
Indigenous
45.
IS 17239 : 2019

Reviewed In : 2023
Safety Requirements for Drives Used for Ropeway Installation for Passenger Transportation
November, 2023
-
Indigenous
46.
IS 17240 : 2019

Reviewed In : 2023
Corrosion Protection of Iron and Steel Sections Used in Passenger Ropeways - Code of Practice
November, 2023
-
Indigenous
47.
IS 17405 : 2020

Calculation for Design of Ropeway Installation Intended for Transportation of Passengers — Code of Practice
-
Indigenous
48.
IS 17406 : 2020

Transportation, Storage, Installation and Tensioning of Wire Ropes for Passenger Ropeway — Code of Practice
-
Indigenous
49.
IS 17938 : 2022
Design and Construction of Funicular Railway Code of Practice
-
Indigenous
50.
IS 3948 : 1986
ISO 610
Reviewed In : 2023
Specification for calibrated high tensile steel (Round Link) chain (Electric Butt Welded) for chain conveyors and coal ploughs used in mines
February, 2023
1
Not Equivalent
51.
IS 4240 : 1984
ISO 2148
Reviewed In : 2023
Glossary of conveyors terms and definitions (First Revision)
February, 2023
-
Not Equivalent
52.
IS 4776 (Part 1) : 1977
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for troughed belt conveyors: Part 1 troughed belt conveyors for surface installation
January, 2020
-
Not Equivalent
53.
IS 4776 (Part 2) : 1977
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for troughed belt conveyors: Part 2 troughed belt conveyors for underground installation
January, 2020
-
Not Equivalent
54.
IS 5228 : 2017

Reviewed In : 2022
Continuous movement monocable ropeways with fixed grips - Code of practice (Second Revision)
October, 2022
-
Indigenous
55.
IS 5229 : 2017

Reviewed In : 2022
Continuous movement monocable ropeways with automatic grip - Code of practice (Second Revision)
October, 2022
-
Indigenous
56.
IS 5230 : 2017

Reviewed In : 2022
To and fro (Jig Back) movement Bi - Cable ropeways - Code of practice (Second Revision)
October, 2022
-
Indigenous
57.
IS 5563 : 1985
ISO 1959
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for screw conveyors for industrial use (First Revision)
August, 2020
-
Not Equivalent
58.
IS 5626 : 1990
Reviewed In : 2020
Chain conveyors - Connector units, shackle type - Specification (First Revision)
August, 2020
-
Not Equivalent
59.
IS 5895 : 1985
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for steel roller conveyors (First Revision)
August, 2020
-
Not Equivalent
60.
IS 6832 : 1985
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for fixing screws and fixing washers for buckets for bucket elevators (First Revision)
August, 2020
-
Indigenous
61.
IS 6833 : 1973
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for buckets for bucket elevators
October, 2021
-
Indigenous
62.
IS 6834 (Part 1) : 1973
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for conveyor chains, chain - Wheels and attachments: Part 1 chains
June, 2024
1
Not Equivalent
63.
IS 6834 (Part 2) : 1976
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for conveyor chains, chain - Wheels and attachments: Part 2 chain - Wheels
June, 2024
-
Not Equivalent
64.
IS 6834 (Part 3) : 1976
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for conveyor chains, chain - Wheels and attachments: Part 3 attachments
June, 2024
-
Not Equivalent
65.
IS 6930 : 1973
Reviewed In : 2021
Dimensions for fixing arrangements of buckets for bucket elevators
October, 2021
-
Indigenous
66.
IS 7054 : 1973
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for casing for bucket elevators
October, 2021
-
Indigenous
67.
IS 7155 (Part 1) : 2023
CONVEYOR SAFETY � CODE OF PRACTICE PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
-
Indigenous
68.
IS 7155 (Part 2) : 2022
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR CONVEYOR SAFETY PART 2 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
-
Indigenous
69.
IS 7155 (Part 2) : 2022
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR CONVEYOR SAFETY PART 2 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
-
Indigenous
70.
IS 7155 (Part 3) : 2022
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR CONVEYOR SAFETY PART 3 BELT CONVEYORS AND FEEDERS
-
Indigenous
71.
IS 7155 (Part 4) : 2023
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR CONVEYOR SAFETY PART 4 VIBRATING CONVEYOR FEEDER
-
Indigenous
72.
IS 7155 (Part 5) : 2023
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR CONVEYOR SAFETY PART 5 APRON CONVEYORS /APRON FEEDERS
-
Indigenous
73.
IS 7155 (Part 6) : 2023
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR CONVEYOR SAFETY PART 6 SELECTION TRAINING AND SUPERVISION OF OPERATORS
-
Indigenous
74.
IS 7155 (Part 7) : 2023
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR CONVEYOR SAFETY PART 7 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
-
Indigenous
75.
IS 7155 (Part 8) : 2023
CODE OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR CONVEYOR SAFETY PART 8 FLIGHT CONVEYOR SCRAPER CONVEYOR
-
Indigenous
76.
IS 7167 : 1974
Reviewed In : 2021
Code for selection and use of bucket elevators
October, 2021
-
Indigenous
77.
IS 7423 : 2022
ISO 7189: 1983
Continuous mechanical handling equipment Apron conveyors Design rules (First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
78.
IS 7439 : 1974
ISO2326
Reviewed In : 2020
Dimensions for aeroslides
January, 2020
-
Not Equivalent
79.
IS 7465 : 1974
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for portable and mobile troughed belt conveyors
January, 2020
-
Not Equivalent
80.
IS 7649 : 1975
Reviewed In : 2023
Glossary of terms used in connection with aerial ropeways and cableways
February, 2023
-
Not Equivalent
81.
IS 8531 : 1986
ISO 1536
Reviewed In : 2023
Specification for pulleys for belt conveyors (First Revision)
February, 2023
-
Not Equivalent
82.
IS 8597 : 1977
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for flat belt conveyors
August, 2020
-
Indigenous
83.
IS 8598 : 2019

Idler and Idler Sets for Belt Conveyor — Specification ( Second Revision )
-
-
Indigenous
84.
IS 8599 : 1977
Reviewed In : 2020
Recommendations for selection of apron conveyors
August, 2020
-
Indigenous
85.
IS 8646 : 1994
Reviewed In : 2020
Conveyors - Scrapper (Flight) - General requirements (First Revision)
January, 2020
-
Indigenous
86.
IS 8723 : 1978
ISO 1049
Reviewed In : 2023
Dimensions for vibrating conveyors and feeders with rectangular or trapezoidal trough
February, 2023
-
Not Equivalent
87.
IS 8730 : 2023
CLASSIFICATION AND CODIFICATION OF BULK MATERIALS FOR CONTINUOUS MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
-
Indigenous
88.
IS 9228 : 2019

Chairs for chairlifts - Specification (First Revision)
-
-
Indigenous
89.
IS 9706 : 2019

Reviewed In : 2023
Material handling ropeways - Code of practice (Second Revision)
November, 2023
-
Indigenous

Standards Under Develpoment

Projects Approved

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Preliminary Draft Standards

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Drafts Standards in WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MED 6 (24925)
Revision of: IS 6834:1976
CONVEYOR CHAINS CHAIN-WHEELS AND ATTACHMENTS SPECIFICATION PART 2 CHAIN-WHEELS
2
MED 6 (24928)
Revision of: IS 6834:1976
CONVEYOR CHAINS CHAIN-WHEELS AND ATTACHMENTS SPECIFICATION
3
MED 6 (25758)
Revision of: IS 7649:1975
Glossary of Terms Used in Connection with Aerial Ropeways and Cableways

Draft Standards Completed WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MED 6 (24924)
Revision of: IS 6834:1973
CONVEYOR CHAINS CHAIN-WHEELS AND ATTACHMENTS SPECIFICATION PART 1 CHAINS

Finalized Draft Indian Standard

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MED 6 (24272)
Revision of: IS 7465:1974
PORTABLE AND MOBILE TROUGHED BELT CONVEYORS SPECIFICATION

Finalized Draft Indian Standards under Print

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MED 6 (23501)

Revision of: IS 5563:1985
SCREW CONVEYORS FOR INDUSTRIAL USE SPECIFICATION
2
MED 6 (23556)

Revision of: IS 5626:1990
CHAIN CONVEYORS CONNECTOR UNITS SHACKLE TYPE SPECIFICATION
3
MED 6 (23558)

Revision of: IS 5895:1985
STEEL ROLLER CONVEYORS SPECIFICATION
4
MED 6 (24793)
Material handling ropeways - Code of practice Second Revision Amendment - 1
5
MED 6 (24795)
Continuous Movement Bicable Tricable Ropeways with Detachable Grip - Code of Practice Amendment - 1
6
MED 6 (24796)
Acceptance and Certification Criteria for Design and Construction of All Types of Ropeways Intended for Transportation of Passengers Amendment - 1
7
MED 6 (24797)
Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Civil Engineering Works for Ropeways - General Requirements Amendment - 1
8
MED 6 (24798)
Safety Requirements for Drives Used for Ropeway Installation for Passenger Transportation Amendment - 1
9
MED 6 (24800)
Safety Requirements for Ropeways Installations Designed to Carry Persons - Quality Control Amendment - 1
10
MED 6 (24801)
Corrosion Protection of Iron and Steel Sections Used in Passenger Ropeways - Code of Practice Amendment - 1


Aspect Wise Report

 
 Product:   24
 Code of Practices :    47
 Methods of Test :   1
 Terminology :   2
 Dimensions :   7
 System Standard :   1
 Safety Standard :   3
 Others :    1
 Service Specification :    0
 Process Specification :    0
 Unclassified :    0
 


Annexure-I :List of Indian Standards Withdrawn/Superseded

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
1.
IS 11168 (Part 1) : 1985
Reviewed In : 2015
Data sheet for aerial ropeways and cableways to be provided to intending purchaser and user Part 1 data to be supplied for aerial ropeways system for transportation of goods surface
2.
IS 12059 : 1987
ISO 3922
Reviewed In : 2015
Dimensions for Rotary Vane Feeders
3.
IS 12919 : 1990
Conveyor chains for cane sugar industry
4.
IS 15475 (Part 3) : 2004
Reviewed In : 2020
Code of Recommended Practice for Amusement Rides Safety - Part 3 Design Manufacture and Erection BI-LINGUAL
5.
IS 15475 (Part 4) : 2004
Reviewed In : 2020
Code of Recommended Practice for Amusement Rides Safety - Part 4 Selection Training and Supervision of Operators BI-LINGUAL
6.
IS 15475 (Part 5) : 2004
Reviewed In : 2021
Code of recommended practice for amusement rides safety Part 5 operation and maintenance procedures
7.
IS 8598 : 1987
ISO 1537
Reviewed In : 2013
Idler and Idler Sets for Belt Conveyor - Specification Second Revision
8.
IS 9047 (Part 1) : 1978
Reviewed In : 2016
Data sheet for aerial ropeways and cableways Part 1 data to be supplied by intending purchaser for aerial system for transportation of goods
9.
IS 9047 (Part 2) : 1980
Reviewed In : 2016
Data sheet for aerial ropeways and cableways Part 2 data to be supplied by intending purchaser for aerial system for transportation of passengers surface
10.
IS 9047 (Part 3) : 1983
Reviewed In : 2018
Data sheet for aerial ropeways and cableways Part 3 data to be supplied by intending purchaser for transportation of passenger underground
11.
IS 9047 (Part 4) : 1983
Reviewed In : 2018
Data sheet for aerial ropeways and cableways Part 4 data to be supplied by intending purchaser for aerial system for transportation of goods underground
12.
IS 9047 (Part 6) : 1980
Reviewed In : 2016
Data sheet for aerial ropeways and cableways Part 6 data to be supplied by intending purchaser for aerial system for transportation of forestry products
13.
IS 9413 : 1980
Reviewed In : 2016
Specification for rope guide rollers for haulage ropes of bicable aerial ropeways for transportation of goods
14.
IS 9454 : 1980
Reviewed In : 2016
Specification for bicable load carriers


Annexure-II :List of Indian Product Standards

SI. No.
IS No. & Year
Title
1.
IS 11619 : 1986
ISO 5612
Reviewed In : 2018
Specfication for scraper bars for armoured face conveyors
2.
IS 12101 : 1987
Reviewed In : 2023
Specification for roller type hold - Back device
3.
IS 12961 : 1990
Reviewed In : 2020
U - Link for chains for bucket elevators - Specification
4.
IS 13324 : 1992
Reviewed In : 2018
Screw feeders - General requirements
5.
IS 14169 : 2013
Reviewed In : 2018
Recommendations for type selection of feeders First Revision
6.
IS 15530 : 2021
ISO 1977:2006
Conveyor Chains Attachments and Sprockets First Revision
7.
IS 15535 : 2004
ISO 2327
Reviewed In : 2020
Pneumatic handling appliances for loose bulk materials - Piping
8.
IS 3948 : 1986
ISO 610
Reviewed In : 2023
Specification for calibrated high tensile steel Round Link chain Electric Butt Welded for chain conveyors and coal ploughs used in mines
9.
IS 4776 (Part 1) : 1977
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for troughed belt conveyors Part 1 troughed belt conveyors for surface installation
10.
IS 4776 (Part 2) : 1977
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for troughed belt conveyors Part 2 troughed belt conveyors for underground installation
11.
IS 5563 : 1985
ISO 1959
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for screw conveyors for industrial use First Revision
12.
IS 5626 : 1990
Reviewed In : 2020
Chain conveyors - Connector units shackle type - Specification First Revision
13.
IS 5895 : 1985
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for steel roller conveyors First Revision
14.
IS 6832 : 1985
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for fixing screws and fixing washers for buckets for bucket elevators First Revision
15.
IS 6833 : 1973
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for buckets for bucket elevators
16.
IS 6834 (Part 1) : 1973
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for conveyor chains chain - Wheels and attachments Part 1 chains
17.
IS 6834 (Part 2) : 1976
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for conveyor chains chain - Wheels and attachments Part 2 chain - Wheels
18.
IS 6834 (Part 3) : 1976
Reviewed In : 2024
Specification for conveyor chains chain - Wheels and attachments Part 3 attachments
19.
IS 7054 : 1973
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for casing for bucket elevators
20.
IS 7465 : 1974
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for portable and mobile troughed belt conveyors
21.
IS 8531 : 1986
ISO 1536
Reviewed In : 2023
Specification for pulleys for belt conveyors First Revision
22.
IS 8597 : 1977
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for flat belt conveyors
23.
IS 8646 : 1994
Reviewed In : 2020
Conveyors - Scrapper Flight - General requirements First Revision
24.
IS 9228 : 2019

Chairs for chairlifts - Specification First Revision