IS 10080:1982 specifies the requirements for vibration machines used in casting standard cement mortar cubes of 70.6 mm size, essential for determining the compressive strength of hydraulic cement. This standard covers the construction, materials, dimensions, and performance criteria of the vibration machine and its accessories, ensuring consistent and accurate test results in cement and concrete testing laboratories.
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IS 10080:1982 specifies the requirements for vibration machines used in casting standard cement mortar cubes of 70.6 mm size, essential for determining the compressive strength of hydraulic cement. This standard covers the construction, materials, dimensions, and performance criteria of the vibration machine and its accessories, ensuring consistent and accurate test results in cement and concrete testing laboratories.
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IS 10080 - Scope & Key Specifications Summary
| Parameter | Dimension / Tolerance |
|---|---|
| Distance between opposite faces | 70.6 ± 0.1 mm |
| Height of mould | 70.6 ± 0.1 mm |
| Thickness of wall plate | 12 mm |
| Angle between adjacent interior faces | 90° ± 0.5° |
| Length of base plate | 97 mm |
| Width of base plate | 97 mm |
| Thickness of base plate | 6 mm |
| Planeness variation (interior faces) | 0.03 mm (new mould), 0.05 mm (in use) |
| Planeness variation (base plate) | 0.15 mm |
| Component | Material | IS Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Mould | Cast iron / Mild steel | IS: 210-1978* / IS: 226-1975+ |
| Vibrator | Cast iron | IS: 210-1978* |
| Eccentric shaft | Mild steel | IS: 226-1975 |
| Springs | Spring steel | - |
| Belt | Cotton/Nylon Woven | 3/4 hp, 2800 rpm |
* IS: 210-1978 — Grey iron castings
+ IS: 226-1975 — Structural steel (standard quality)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mass on springs (incl. mould, clamp) | 29 ± 0.5 kg |
| Out of balance moment (eccentric) | 0.0016 kg·m |
| Eccentric shaft speed | 12,000 ± 400 rpm |
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IS 10080: Materials for Vibration Machine
| Component | Material | IS Specification / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | ISLC 200 | - |
| Vibrator | Cast iron | Smooth surface, IS:210-1978* |
| Eccentric shaft | Mild steel | IS:226-1975+ |
| Pulley | Mild steel | IS:226-1975+ |
| Support spring | Spring steel | - |
| Tension spring | Spring steel | - |
| Hopper | Brass | - |
| Drive pulley | Cast iron | Smooth surface, IS:210-1978* |
| Belt Motor | Cotton/Nylon | Woven, endless belt, 3/4 hp, 2800 rpm |
| Motor support plate | Mild steel | IS:226-1975+ |
| Mould | Cast iron/Mild steel | IS:210-1978* / IS:226-1975+ |
* IS:210-1978 — Specification for grey iron castings (3rd revision)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance between opposite faces | 70.6 ± 0.1 mm |
| Height of mould | 70.6 ± 0.1 mm |
| Thickness of wall plate | 12 mm |
| Angle between interior faces | 90° ± 0.5° |
| Length of base plate | 97 mm |
| Width of base plate | 97 mm |
| Thickness of base plate | 6 mm |
| Planeness variation (new moulds) | 0.03 mm |
| Planeness variation (in use) | 0.05 mm |
| Planeness variation (base plate) | 0.15 mm |
IS 10080: Key Construction Specifications for Vibration Machine
| Component | Material | IS Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | ISLC 200 | - |
| Vibrator | Cast iron | IS: 210-1978 (smooth surface) |
| Eccentric shaft | Mild steel | IS: 226-1975 |
| Pulley | Mild steel | IS: 226-1975 |
| Support spring | Spring steel | - |
| Tension spring | Spring steel | - |
| Hopper | Brass | - |
| Drive pulley | Cast iron | IS: 210-1978 (smooth surface) |
| Belt Motor | Cotton/Nylon | Woven, endless, 3/4 hp, 2800 rpm |
| Motor support | Mild steel | IS: 226-1975 |
| Mould | Cast iron/Mild steel | IS: 210-1978 / IS: 226-1975 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mass on supporting springs | 29 ± 0.5 kg |
| Out of balance moment (eccentric) | 0.0016 kg·m |
| Normal running speed (eccentric) | 12,000 ± 400 rpm |
| Description | Dimension |
|---|---|
| Distance between opposite faces | 70.6 ± 0.1 mm |
| Height of mould | 70.6 ± 0.1 mm |
| Thickness of wall plate | 12 mm |
| Angle between adjacent interior faces | 90° ± 0.5° |
| Length of base plate | 97 mm |
| Width of base plate | 97 mm |
| Thickness of base plate | 6 mm |
| Planeness variation (new moulds) | 0.03 mm |
| Planeness variation (in use) | 0.05 mm |
| Plan |
IS 10080: Vibrator Key Specifications & Tables
Mass of vibrator on supporting springs:
29 ± 0.5 kg (excluding solid eccentric and cube hut, including mould, clamp, hopper)
Out of balance moment of eccentric shaft:
0.0016 kg·m
Normal running speed of eccentric shaft:
12,000 ± 400 rpm
Typical vibrator assembly:
Vibrator with eccentric shaft mounted on 4 springs, coupled to a 3/4 hp motor at 2800 rpm via belt and pulley.
| Part | Material | IS Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | ISLC 200 | - |
| Vibrator | Cast iron | IS : 210-1978* (Smooth surface) |
| Eccentric shaft | Mild steel | IS : 226-1975 |
| Pulley | Mild steel | IS : 226-1975 |
| Support & Tension Springs | Spring steel | - |
| Hopper | Brass | - |
| Drive pulley | Cast iron | IS : 210-1978* |
| Belt Motor | Cotton/Nylon | Woven, endless belt 3/4 hp, 2800 rpm |
| Motor support plate | Mild steel | IS : 226-1975 |
| Mould | Cast iron/Mild steel | IS : 210-1978*/ IS : 226-1975+ |
| Description | Dimension |
|---|---|
| Distance between opposite faces | 70.6 ± 0.1 mm |
| Height of mould | 70.6 ± 0.1 mm |
| Thickness of wall plate | 12 mm |
| Angle between adjacent interior faces | 90° ± 0.5° |
| Length of base plate | 97 mm |
IS 10080: Specifications for Bed of Vibration Machine
| Part | Material | IS Code/Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | Steel channel (ISLC 200) | Structural steel standard |
| Support spring | Spring steel | - |
| Tension spring | Spring steel | - |
| Description | Dimension | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Distance between opposite faces | 70.6 mm | ± 0.1 mm |
| Height of mould | 70.6 mm | ± 0.1 mm |
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Bed[Steel Channel Bed (ISLC 200)]
Feet[4 Cast Iron Feet]
LevellingBolts[4 Levelling Bolts]
SupportSprings[4 Support Springs]
TensionSpringBracket[Bracket for Tension Spring]
Bed --> Feet
Bed --> LevellingBolts
Bed --> SupportSprings
Bed --> TensionSpringBracket
This ensures a robust, adjustable, and vibration-isolated bed assembly per IS 10080.
IS 10080: Drive System for Vibration Machine
| Part | Material | IS Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | ISLC 200 | - |
| Vibrator | Cast iron | IS: 210-1978 |
| Eccentric shaft | Mild steel | IS: 226-1975 |
| Pulley | Mild steel | IS: 226-1975 |
| Support springs | Spring steel | - |
| Drive pulley | Cast iron | IS: 210-1978 |
| Belt | Cotton/Nylon woven | - |
| Motor support | Mild steel | IS: 226-1975 |
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M(Motor Pulley) -- Endless Belt --> V(Vibrator Pulley)
V -- Eccentric Shaft --> Vibrator Assembly
Vibrator Assembly -- Mounted on --> Springs
Springs -- Supported on --> Bed
[ \text{Speed Ratio} = \frac{N_{motor}}{N_{vibrator}} = \frac{D_{vibrator}}{D_{motor}} ]
IS 10080 - Mould Specifications (Clause 3.4 & Table 2)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance between opposite faces | 70.6 ± 0.1 mm |
| Height of mould | 70.6 ± 0.1 mm |
| Thickness of wall plate | 12 mm |
| Angle between adjacent interior faces and planes | 90° ± 0.5° |
| Length of base plate | 97 mm |
| Width of base plate | 97 mm |
| Thickness of base plate | 6 mm |
| Permissible variation in planeness (interior faces) | New moulds: 0.03 mm <br> Moulds in use: 0.05 mm |
| Permissible variation in planeness (base plate) | 0.15 mm |
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A[Mould] --> B[70.6 mm Cube]
A --> C[Wall Plate: 12 mm thick]
A --> D[Base Plate: 97x97x6 mm]
A --> E[Angles: 90° ± 0.5°]
A --> F[Planeness Tolerance]
F --> G[Interior Faces: 0.03 mm (new), 0.05 mm (used)]
F --> H[Base Plate: 0.15 mm]
This ensures the mould meets IS 10080 standards for concrete cube testing accuracy.
IS 10080: Poking Rod Specifications (Clause 3.5)
Material: Non-absorptive, non-abrasive, non-brittle
Dimensions:
Related Mould Dimensions (Clause 3.4 & Table 2):
| Parameter | Dimension | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Distance between opposite faces | 70.6 mm | ± 0.1 mm |
| Height of mould | 70.6 mm | ± 0.1 mm |
| Thickness of wall plate | 12 mm | - |
| Angle between interior faces | 90° | ± 0.5° |
| Length & Width of base plate | 97 mm | - |
| Thickness of base plate | 6 mm | - |
| Planeness variation (new mould) | - | 0.03 mm |
| Planeness variation (in use mould) | - | 0.05 mm |
| Planeness variation (base plate) | - | 0.15 mm |
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A[12 mm] -- Width --> B
A -- Thickness --> C[25 mm]
B --- D[Blunt Torpedo Face]
D --- E[Rounded Corners 3 mm radius]
This ensures proper compaction without damaging the specimen or mould.
IS 10080 - Marking Specifications for Vibration Machines
Each vibration machine component shall be clearly and indelibly marked with:
Marking should not interfere with machine performance.
| Marking Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer's Name/Trademark | Indelible, clear, non-interfering |
| Date of Manufacture | Indelible, clear |
| BIS Standard Mark | Optional, requires BIS license |
| Mould Size | 70.6 mm cube, per IS 10080 specifications |
If you need mould dimension tables or detailed licensing procedures, refer directly to IS 10080 or BIS guidelines.
IS 10080 - Marking on Vibration Machine Components
| Information to Mark | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer's Name/Trademark | Mandatory, clear, indelible |
| Date of Manufacture | Mandatory, clear, indelible |
| BIS Standard Mark | Optional, subject to license |
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A[Component] --> B{Marking}
B --> C[Manufacturer Name/Trademark]
B --> D[Date of Manufacture]
B --> E{BIS Standard Mark?}
E -->|Yes| F[Apply BIS Mark (if licensed)]
E -->|No| G[No BIS Mark Applied]
| Clause | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4.2 | Use of Standard Mark permitted |
| 4.2.1 | License governed by BIS Act 1986 |
| 4.1 | Mark manufacturer name & date |
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A[Manufacture Vibration Machine] --> B[Mark Components & Accessories]
B --> C{Name/Trademark + Date}
C --> D[Ensure Marking Does Not Affect Performance]
D --> E[Use Standard Mark (if licensed)]
For detailed licensing, contact BIS directly.
IS 10080: Typical Vibration Machine and Mould Dimensions
Typical layout:
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Motor --> Pulley
Pulley --> EccentricShaft
EccentricShaft --> Vibrator
Vibrator --> Springs
Springs --> Bed
Vibrator --> MouldClamp
MouldClamp --> CubeMould
| Description | Dimension |
|---|---|
| Distance between opposite faces | 70.6 ± 0.1 mm |
| Height of mould | 70.6 ± 0.1 mm |
| Thickness of wall plate | 12 mm |
| Angle between adjacent interior faces | 90° ± 0.5° |
| Length of base plate | 97 mm |
| Width of base plate | 97 mm |
| Thickness of base plate | 6 mm |
| Planeness variation (interior faces) | 0.03 mm (new), 0.05 mm (used) |
| Planeness variation (base plate) | 0.15 mm |
| Component | Material | IS Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | ISLC 200 | - |
| Vibrator | Cast iron | IS: 210-1978 |
| Eccentric shaft | Mild steel | IS: 226-1975 |
| Pulley | Mild steel | IS: 226-1975 |
| Support & T |
Frequently Asked
IS 10080: Cement Mortar Cube Mould Dimensions & Tolerances
| Parameter | Dimension / Tolerance |
|---|---|
| Distance between opposite faces | 70.6 ± 0.1 mm |
| Height of mould | 70.6 ± 0.1 mm |
| Thickness of wall plate | 12 mm |
| Angle between adjacent interior faces & top/bottom planes | 90° ± 0.5° |
| Length of base plate | 97 mm |
| Width of base plate | 97 mm |
| Thickness of base plate | 6 mm |
| Permissible variation in planeness of interior faces | New moulds: 0.03 mm <br> Moulds in use: 0.05 mm |
| Permissible variation in planeness of base plate | 0.15 mm |
| Mass of mould with base plate | 2.8 ± 0.2 kg |
Additional Notes:
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This ensures accurate and consistent mortar cube specimens for testing.
According to IS 10080 Clause 2.1 and Table 1, the materials specified for vibration machine components are:
| Component | Material | IS Specification / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | ISLC 200 steel channel | Provided with cast iron feet and levelling bolts |
| Vibrator | Cast iron | Smooth surface, IS : 210-1978 (Grey iron castings) |
| Eccentric shaft | Mild steel | IS : 226-1975 (Structural steel) |
| Pulley | Mild steel | IS : 226-1975 |
| Support spring | Spring steel | - |
| Tension spring | Spring steel | - |
| Hopper | Brass | - |
| Drive pulley | Cast iron | Smooth surface, IS : 210-1978 |
| Belt | Cotton/Nylon | Woven, endless belt, 3/4 hp, 2800 rpm |
| Motor support plate | Mild steel | IS : 226-1975 |
| Mould | Cast iron/Mild steel | IS : 210-1978 / IS : 226-1975 |
This ensures durability, vibration resistance, and proper mechanical performance.
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According to IS 10080, the vibration machine's key operational speed and mass requirements are:
Mass of vibrator on supporting springs (excluding solid eccentric and cube hut, but including mould, clamp, hopper):
29 ± 0.5 kg
Out of balance moment of eccentric shaft:
0.0016 kg·m
Normal running speed of eccentric shaft:
12,000 ± 400 rpm
The motor driving the vibrator shaft is:
3/4 hp, 2800 rpm, coupled via an endless belt.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vibrator mass on springs | 29 ± 0.5 kg |
| Out of balance moment | 0.0016 kg·m |
| Eccentric shaft normal running speed | 12,000 ± 400 rpm |
| Motor power and speed | 3/4 hp, 2800 rpm |
This ensures the vibrator delivers the required dynamic forces at high frequency for effective concrete compaction.
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According to IS 10080:
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This setup ensures smooth vibration transmission and machine stability.
According to IS 10080 Clause 4.1, the following markings must be clearly and indelibly marked on each component of the vibration machine and its accessories:
These markings should be done without interfering with the performance of the apparatus.
| Marking Detail | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer's Name/Trade Mark | Mandatory on each component |
| Date of Manufacture | Mandatory on each component |
| Marking Method | Clear, indelible, and non-intrusive |
This ensures traceability and quality control for the vibration machine parts as per the standard.
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