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IS 8717 (1978): Code of Practice for Packaging of Cast IronPipes and Fittings of 150 mm Diameter and Below [TED 24:Transport Packages]

IS s 8717 - 1978

Indian Standard CODE OF PRACTICE FOR

PACKAGING OF CAST IRON PIPES AND FITTINGS OF 150 mm DIAMETER AND BELOW

Packaging of Engineering Goods Sectional Committee, MCPD 19

Chakman

SHRI A. C. SEKHAR Srikalpam, Lawsons Bay,

Pedawaltair P. O., Visakhapatnam 530017

Membtrs

SHRI R. P. AGARWAL

SHRI R. J. AGARWAL ( Alternate ) SHRI D. P. BHAR’ACHERJEE

SHRI B. KUMAR ( Alternate ) DR I. V. S. RAMANUJA CHARY

SHRI S. SAMUEL ( Aftcmate ) SERI P. G. DE~HMUKH

Export Inspection Council of India, Calcutta

Praga Tools Ltd, Secunderabad

Indian Institute of Packaging, Bombay SHRI P. L. NAGARSEICAR ( Alternate )

SHRI D. GUPTA J. K. Steel & Industries Ltd, Rishra JOINT DIRECTOR, T R A I F I c Railway Board ( Ministry of Railways )

COVMERCIAL C Rmm 1 I

Representing

The Association of Small Tool Manufacturers, Bombay

MAJ S. K. MI&A ’ Ministry of Defence ( DGI ) SHRI M. K. DUTT ( Akmate )

SHRI D. MUKHERJBE Cooper Engineering Ltd. Satara ( Maharaahtra ) SHRI W. N. KHATAU~AR (Alternate )

SERI L. N. NASEE~ The Atlas Cycle Industries Ltd, Sonepat SHRI A. PRADHAN Tube Investmenta Cycles of India, Madras

SHRI R. D~VANATHAN ( Altamntc ) SHRI V. P. PUNJ Engineering Export Promotion Council, Calcutta SHRI M. RANGASHAI Hindustan Machine Tools Ltd, Bangalore

SHRI S. C. BHUTANI ( Altmnatc ) SHRI A. SAHA The Indian Tube Co Ltd, Calcutta

SHRI S. V. hun ( Alternate ) SHR~ N. P. S. SHINH The Jay Engineering Works Ltd, New Delhi

SHRI I. C. AGARWAL ( Altematr ) SHRI N. SRIHARI Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association,

Bombay SHRI N. c. SUKHARAMWaLA The Mysore Kirloskar Ltd, Harihar

SHRI S. G. GODBOLE ( Alternate )

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This publication is protected under the Indian Copyright Act ( XIV of 1957) snd reproduction in whole or in part by any means except with written permission of the publisher shall be deemed to be an infringement of copyright under the said Act.

ISr8717-1978

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Saru P:S:DAE, Director ( MCPD )

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The Scindia Steam Navigation Co Ltd, Calcutta Bharat Pumpa 8 Compressors Ltd, Allahabad Director General, IS1 ( hk-oji& Me&r )

Secwta~ SERl s. CAPooR

Deputy Director ( MCPD ), IS1

Panel for Packaging Castings and Specials, MCPD 19 : P 5

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CAFT N. A. TMHANE The Scindia Steam Navigation Co Ltd, Calcutta

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~~Ez.N;~ErrA Engineering Export Promotion Council, Calcutta Serampore Industrier Private Ltd, Calcutta

SERI G. D AOARWAL ( Alfertw ) Smr EL H. Soox1~8 RS Iron Industries Private Ltd, Calcutta

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IS : 8717 - 1978

Indian Standard CODE OF PRACTICE FOR

PACKAGING OF CAST IRON PIPES AND FITTINGS OF 150 mm DIAMETER AND BELOW

0. FOREWORD

0.1 This Indian Standard was adopted by the Indian Standards Institution on 28 February 1978, after the draft finalized by the Packaging of Engineer- ing Goods Sectional Committee had been approved by the Marine, Cargo Movement and Packaging Division Council.

0.2 This standard has been prepared with the idea of providing guidance to all those involved in the packaging, forwarding and transportation of cast iron pipes and fittings generally intended for use as drain, waste or ventilating pipes.

0.3 This code covers pipes and fittings conforming to the following Indian Standards:

IS : 1230-1968 Specification for cast iron rainwater pipes and fittings (first r&-ion )

IS : 1729-1964 Specification for sand cast iron spigot and socket soil, waste and ventilating pipes, fittings and accessories

0.4 Though this standard does take into account the transportation hazards normally encountered, it is assumed that the packages would be subjected to proper handling in transit in order to ensure the delivery of the product in good condition.

0.5 It is also the intentionthat the adoption of the practice recommended would result in attaining uniformity, simplicity, adequacy and economy in shipment of these products.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard lays down practice for packaging of cast iron pipes and fittings of 150 mm diameter and below mainly intended for export.

2. PREVENTIVE TREATMENT

2.1 All the pipes shall be coated, both internally and externally, unless agreed to otherwise, with a eoatmg material having good a dherenf:e and which should not peel off.

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ISz8717-1978

3. METHOD OF PACKAGING OF PIPES

3.1 The pipes shall be packed in wooden crates conforming to IS : 307 l- 1965*.

3.1.1 Pipes of same length shall be packed in a crate as far as possible.

3-1.2 The pipes shall be supported on wooden planks of cross section 75 X 100 mm, 5 pipes in a row depending upon the size of the pipes and their masses.

3.1.2.1 On the pile of the pipes, two more planks of the same C~OSI

sections shall be placed and the top and bottom planks bolted together by means of 20 mm rods passing from top to bottom and with nuts fixed on.

3.1.3 The approximate number of pipes to be packed in each crate shall be as under:

a) Pipes Conforming to IS : 1230-196Bf

Nominal Size of the Pi@ ,Numbrr per Crutg mm ( Length of Pi& 1 800 mm 1

50 100

75 60

100 50

125 86

150 27

b ) P;Pss Conforming to IS : I729-1964$

Nominal Size of the Pips Number per Crate mm ( Length of P;Pc 2 000 mm )

50 60

75 40 c

100 30

150 20

3.1.4 Wooden blocks 75 x 75 mm shall he fixed on the lower planks to facilitate handling by fork lift trucks, where necessary.

*Specification for wooden crates. tgpecification for cast iron rainwater pipes and fittings. SSpecification for sand cast iron spigot and socket soil, waste and ventilating Pipe&

fittings and accessories.

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IS : 8717 - 1978

4. PACKAGING OF PIPE FITTINGS

4.1 The pipe fittings like bends, tees, off-sets, etc, shall be packed in wooden cases and the number in a package shall be so regulated that the mass of the package does not exceed 500 kg.

5. MARKING

5.1 The crates shall be marked with the following information:

a) Particulars of pipes;

b) Any information required by the purchaser; and c) Handling instructions, if any, in accordance with IS: 1260

( Part II )-1973*.

*Pictorial markings for handling and labclling of goods: Part If General goods (jfrsl fe-oson ).

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INDIAN STANDARDS

PACKAGING OF ENGINEERING GOODS

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