IS 208:1996 specifies the requirements for materials, dimensions, manufacture, and finishes of door handles commonly fixed to doors. Applicable to manufacturers, suppliers, and quality controllers, this standard covers cast, pressed, and fabricated door handles made from materials such as cast iron, brass, mild steel, aluminum, and zinc alloys. It ensures uniformity in size, strength, and finish to facilitate compatibility and durability in building hardware applications.
Overview
IS 208:1996 specifies the requirements for materials, dimensions, manufacture, and finishes of door handles commonly fixed to doors. Applicable to manufacturers, suppliers, and quality controllers, this standard covers cast, pressed, and fabricated door handles made from materials such as cast iron, brass, mild steel, aluminum, and zinc alloys. It ensures uniformity in size, strength, and finish to facilitate compatibility and durability in building hardware applications.
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IS 208 Scope Summary: Door Handles
| Lot Size | Sample Size | Acceptance No. | Rejection No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 51 to 90 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 91 to 150 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 151 to 280 | 32 | 2 | 3 |
| 281 to 500 | 50 | 3 | 4 |
| 501 to 1200 | 80 | 5 | 6 |
| 1201 and above | 125 | 7 | 8 |
Note: The scope covers standardization of materials, dimensions, sampling, and acceptance criteria for door handles.
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A[Material: Mild Steel Grade E 165] --> B[Dimensions per Tables 2A & 2B]
B --> C[Sampling: 10% packages, min 3 samples]
C --> D[Acceptance Criteria per Table 3]
D --> E[Use IS 6760 screws]
This ensures quality and uniformity in door handle manufacturing and inspection.
IS 208: Referenced Indian Standards & Key Specifications
| IS No. | Title |
|---|---|
| IS 210:1993 | Grey iron castings |
| IS 292:1983 | Leaded brass ingots and castings |
| IS 617:1975 | Aluminium & alloy ingots and castings |
| IS 733:1983 | Wrought aluminium bars, rods, sections |
| IS 737:1986 | Wrought aluminium sheets and strips |
| IS 742:1981 | Zinc base alloy die castings |
| IS 1068:1993 | Electroplated coatings on iron and steel |
| IS 1079:1994 | Hot rolled carbon steel sheets and strips |
| IS 1378:1987 | Oxidized-copper finishes |
| IS 1868:1982 | Anodic coatings on aluminium alloys |
| IS 2108:1977 | Blackheart malleable iron castings |
| IS 4905:1968 | Methods for random sampling |
| IS 5230:1969 | Code for continuous to-and-fro movement bicable ropeways |
| IS 6760:1972 | Slotted countersunk head wood screws |
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A[IS 208 Standard] --> B
| Type | Size (mm) | A Min | B | C Min | D Min (mm) | E Min | Screw Holes (No.) | Screw Size (IS 6760) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | 75-150 | 125-215 | 75-150 | 20-30 | 2.5-4.5 | 5-12 | 2-8 | 6 |
| 2 | 75-135 | 125-200 | 75-135 | 20-30 | - | 10-14 | 2-3 | 6-8 |
| 4 | 75-150 | 115-200 | 75-150 | 25-35 | 3 ±0.2 | 10-12 | 2-3 | 6 |
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A[Start: Select Door Handle Material] --> B{Material Type}
B -->|Mild Steel| C[IS 2062:2006 Grade E 165]
B -->|Cast
IS 208 - Door Handles: Key Specifications
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cast |
| 2 | Pressed oval |
| 3 | Pressed half oval |
| 4 | Fabricated |
| Dimension (mm) | Tolerance (mm) |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 | ±1 |
| 101 to 200 | ±1.5 |
| 201 and above | ±2 |
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A[Door Handles] --> B[Type 1: Cast]
A --> C[Type 2: Pressed Oval]
A --> D[Type 3: Pressed Half Oval]
A --> E[Type 4: Fabricated]
This ensures standardized sizing and material classification as per IS 208.
| Parameter | Description | Example Value (Type 1A, 100 mm) |
|---|---|---|
| A Min | Length | 150 mm |
| B | Width | 100 mm |
| C Min | Thickness | 25 mm |
| Screw Holes | Number per lug | 2 |
| Screw Size | Designation (IS 6760:1972) | 6 |
| Lot Size | Sample Size | Acceptance No. | Rejection No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 51 to 90 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 91 to 150 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 151 to 280 | 32 | 2 | 3 |
| 281 to 500 | 50 | 3 | 4 |
| 501 to 1,200 | 80 | 5 | 6 |
| Above 1, |
| Dimension (mm) | Tolerance (mm) |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 | ±1 |
| 101 to 200 | ±1.5 |
| 201 and above | ±2 |
Example from Table 2A (Type 1A, Size 100 mm):
| Parameter | Value (mm) |
|---|---|
| A Min | 150 |
| B | 100 |
| C Min | 25 |
| D Min | 3.0 |
| E Min | 8 |
| F | 10 |
| G | 25 |
| Screw Holes | 2 (Size 6) |
flowchart TD
A[Door Handle Size] --> B{Dimension Range}
B -->|≤100 mm| C[Tolerance ±1 mm]
B -->|101-200 mm| D[Tolerance ±1.5 mm]
B -->|>200 mm| E[Tolerance ±2 mm]
F[Dimension Tables 2A & 2B] --> G[Parameters A,
IS 208 - Finish Specifications for Door Handles
| Material | IS Standard | Grade/Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Mild steel | IS 1079 : 1994 | Grade 0 |
| Malleable cast iron | IS 2108 : 1977 | Grade A |
| Cast brass | IS 292 : 1983 | LCB 2 |
| Aluminium alloy pressure die casting | IS 617 : 1975 | 5230 or 4600 |
| Aluminium alloy sheet/strip | IS 737 : 1986 | 19000 H2 |
| Extruded aluminium alloy rod/flat | IS 733 : 1983 | 63400 WP or 65032 WP |
| Cast iron | IS 210 : 1993 | FG 200 |
| Zinc base alloy die castings | IS 742 : 1981 | - |
| Finish Type | Description | Applicable Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Bright satin, nickel-chromium plated, copper oxidized, bronze finish | Brass, zinc die-cast, steel |
| Type 2 & 3 |
IS 208: Sampling and Criterion for Conformity
| Lot Size | Sample Size | Acceptance No. | Rejection No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 51 to 90 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 91 to 150 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 151 to 280 | 32 | 2 | 3 |
| 281 to 500 | 50 | 3 | 4 |
| 501 to 1,200 | 80 | 5 | 6 |
| 1,201 and above | 125 | 7 | 8 |
flowchart TD
A[Select Lot] --> B[Random Sampling (10% packages, min 3 handles each)]
B --> C[Check Samples for Dimensions & Finish]
C --> D{Defect Count ≤ Acceptance No.?}
D -- Yes --> E[Lot Accepted]
D -- No --> F[Lot Rejected]
Use this sampling plan to ensure quality compliance as per IS 208.
| Material | Indian Standard |
|---|---|
| Mild steel bar | Grade E 165 (Fe 290) of IS 2062:2006 |
| Type | Size (mm) | A Min | B | C Min | D | E Min | Screw Holes (No.) | Screw Size (IS 6760:1972) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | 75-150 | 125-215 | 75-150 | 20-30 | 2.5-4.5 | 5-12 | 2-8 | 6 |
| 2 | 75-135 | 125-200 | 75-135 | 20-30 | — | 10-14 | 2-3 | 6-8 |
| 3 | 75-100 | 100-150 | 75-100 | 20-28 | — | 5-7 | 1-2 | 6 |
| 4 | 75-150 | 115-200 | 75-150 | 25-35 | 3±0.2 | 10-12 | 2-3 (lugs), 4-6 (plate) | 6 |
IS 208: Packing - Key Specifications and Dimensions
Table 2A: Dimensions for door handles Types 1A, 1B, 2, 3 (all in mm) include:
Table 2B: Dimensions for Type 4 handles with tolerances:
| Lot Size | Sample Size | Acceptance No. | Rejection No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 51 to 90 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 91 to 150 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 151 to 280 | 32 | 2 | 3 |
| 281 to 500 | 50 | 3 | 4 |
| 501 to 1200 | 80 | 5 | 6 |
| 1201 and above | 125 | 7 | 8 |
Summary:
Packing and door handle dimensions must follow Tables 2A & 2B with specified tolerances. Sampling for quality control is per Table 3 (Annex B), ensuring at least 10% random selection. Screws must
IS 208: List of Referred Indian Standards (Annex A)
Key Indian Standards referenced for materials and components in IS 208 include:
| IS No. | Title |
|---|---|
| 210:1993 | Grey iron castings (4th revision) |
| 292:1983 | Leaded brass ingots and castings (2nd revision) |
| 617:1975 | Aluminium and aluminium alloy ingots and castings for general engineering (2nd revision) |
| 733:1983 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy bars, rods, sections (3rd revision) |
| 737:1986 | Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy sheets and strips (3rd revision) |
| 742:1981 | Zinc base alloy die castings (2nd revision) |
| 1068:1993 | Electroplated coatings of nickel, chromium on iron and steel (3rd revision) |
| 1079:1994 | Hot rolled carbon steel sheets and strips (5th revision) |
| 1378:1987 | Oxidized-copper finishes (3rd revision) |
| 1868:1982 | Anodic coatings on aluminium and its alloys (2nd revision) |
| 2108:1977 | Blackheart malleable iron castings (1st revision) |
| 4905:1968 | Methods for random sampling |
| 5230:1969 | Code of practice for continuous to-and-fro movement bicable ropeways |
| 6760:1972 | Slotted countersunk head wood screws |
Material Specification Example:
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A[IS 208] --> B[Material Standards]
B --> B1[IS 2062 - Mild Steel Bars]
B --> B2[IS
IS 208: Sampling and Criterion for Conformity
| Lot Size | Sample Size | Acceptance No. | Rejection No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 51 to 90 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 91 to 150 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 151 to 280 | 32 | 2 | 3 |
| 281 to 500 | 50 | 3 | 4 |
| 501 to 1,200 | 80 | 5 | 6 |
| 1,201 and above | 125 | 7 | 8 |
flowchart TD
A[Lot of Door Handles] --> B[Random Sampling (10% pkgs, min 3 each)]
B --> C[Sample Size per Table 3]
C --> D[Check Dimensions & Finish]
D --> E{Defective Handles ≤ Acceptance No.?}
E -- Yes --> F[Lot Accepted]
E -- No --> G[Lot Rejected]
This ensures statistically valid quality control per IS 208.
Committee Composition is detailed in Annex C of IS 208, specifying the technical committee responsible for the standard formulation:
| Role | Name | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Shri P. Krishnan | — |
| Member-Secretary | Shrimati Rachna Sehgal | BIS |
| Member | Shri V. K. Agarwal | Hindalco Industries Ltd |
| Member | Shri Suresh Chand | Central Building Research Institute (CSIR) |
| Member | Shri K. M. Mandal | Ministry of Defence (DGQA) |
| Member | Shri Vinod Kumar | Director General, BIS (Ex-officio) |
If you need detailed sampling tables or acceptance criteria, please specify.
Frequently Asked
Under IS 208 (1996), the materials specified for different types of door handles are:
| Material | Indian Standard (IS) |
|---|---|
| Mild steel | IS 1079 : 1994 (Grade 0) |
| Malleable cast iron | IS 2108 : 1977 (Grade A) |
| Cast brass | IS 292 : 1983 (LCB 2) |
| Aluminum alloy pressure die casting | IS 617 : 1975 (5230 or 4600) |
| Aluminum alloy sheet/strip | IS 737 : 1986 (19000 H2) |
| Extruded aluminium alloy rod/flat | IS 733 : 1983 (63400 WP or 65032 WP) |
| Cast iron | IS 210 : 1993 (FG 200) |
| Zinc base alloy die castings | IS 742 : 1981 |
This ensures durability and aesthetic conformity for door handles per their type.
According to IS 208 (1996) - Door Handles Specification:
| Dimension (mm) | Tolerance (mm) |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 | ±1 |
| 101 to 200 | ±1.5 |
| 201 and above | ±2 |
This ensures door handles fit properly and function reliably in typical building hardware applications.
IS 208 defines finishes for door handle materials as follows:
| Type | Material | Required Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Cast brass, zinc die cast | Bright satin finish, nickel chromium plated (IS 1068:1993 Grade I), or copper oxidised (IS 1378:1987), or bronze finish |
| Cast iron, malleable cast iron | Stove enamelled black or copper oxidised | |
| Aluminium alloy | Anodized (bright natural, matt, satin, or dyed) with anodic coating ≥ Grade AC 10 (IS 1868:1982) | |
| Type 2 & 3 | Mild steel | Stove enamelled black |
| Type 4 | Brass or aluminium alloy | Bright satin finish, nickel plated, copper oxidised, or bronze finish for brass; anodized (Grade AC 10 or as specified) for aluminium |
Summary: Finishes depend on material and type, with nickel plating, copper oxidation, bronze finish, enamel, or anodizing as specified. Anodizing for aluminum must meet IS 1868 Grade AC 10 minimum.
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This ensures durability and aesthetic compliance per IS 208.
Sampling and Testing Procedures as per IS 208
| Lot Size | Sample Size | Acceptance No. | Rejection No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 51 to 90 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 91 to 150 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 151 to 280 | 32 | 2 | 3 |
| 281 to 500 | 50 | 3 | 4 |
| 501 to 1,200 | 80 | 5 | 6 |
| 1,201 and above | 125 | 7 | 8 |
Summary: Random sampling per IS 4905, sample size per lot size in Table 3, and acceptance criteria ensure reliable quality control.
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This procedure ensures statistically valid quality assurance.
As per IS 208 (1996), Clause 9.1.1 and related provisions:
| Aspect | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Marking | Manufacturer's name or trade-mark on each handle |
| Packaging | Packed in cartons with labeled manufacturer's details |
This ensures traceability and compliance with BIS licensing under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986.
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This practice helps maintain quality control and product authenticity.
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