steel card-index cabinets

IS 8467 - Scope & Key Specifications Summary

• Scope: IS 8467 covers steel card-index cabinets, including types, construction, finish, and marking requirements.

• Marking (Clause 11.1.1):

  • Cabinets may bear the ISI Certification Mark ensuring compliance with the standard.
  • ISI Mark indicates production under strict inspection, testing, and quality control.

• Units & Quantities:

  • Uses SI units as per the international system.
  • Key units:
    • Length: metre (m)
    • Mass: kilogram (kg)
    • Force: newton (N) = 1 kg·m/s²
    • Pressure/Stress: pascal (Pa) = 1 N/m²

• Order Information (Clause 10.1): Purchaser must specify:

  • Type of cabinet
  • Need for compressor plate and guide rod
  • Finish color
  • Locking arrangement (individual or simultaneous)
  • Alternative construction/finish methods if any

• Rounding Off: Final test values must be rounded as per IS 2-1960 to maintain significant figures consistency.

Important Formula

Summary Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Order Placement] --> B{Information Required}
    B -->|Type| C[Cabinet Type]
    B -->|Compressor Plate| D[Yes/No]
    B -->|Guide Rod| E[Yes/No]
    B -->|Finish Color| F[Color Specified]
    B -->|Locking| G[Individual/Simultaneous]
    B -->|Construction Method| H[Alternative Methods]

    I[Manufacturing] --> J[ISI Marking & Quality Control]
    J --> K[Final Product]

This ensures standardized production and quality assurance under IS 8467.

IS 8467: Definitions & Key Specifications Overview

1. Definitions (Clause 2.0)

• The standard defines terms specifically for steel card-index cabinets.
• All definitions apply uniformly to ensure clarity in manufacturing and inspection.

2. SI Units (International System) Used (From context)

Supplementary derived units relevant for force, energy, power, pressure, etc. are also specified, e.g.:

3. Marking (Clause 11.1.1)

• Cabinets may bear the ISI Certification Mark.
• ISI mark assures compliance with quality and inspection standards.

4. Order Information (Clause 10.1)

Purchaser must specify:

• Type of cabinet
• Compressor plate requirement
• Guide rod requirement
• Finish color
• Locking arrangement (individual or simultaneous)
• Alternative construction/finish methods if any

5. Dimensions (Clause 5.2)

• Dimensions for three cabinet types are tabulated in Table 1 (not provided here).
• Refer to Fig. 1 for dimensional details.

Summary Diagram: Key Inputs for Ordering Steel Card-Index Cabinets

flowchart TD
    A[Purchaser Order Info] --> B{Specify}
    B --> C[Type of Cabinet]
    B --> D[

IS 8467: Materials - Key Specifications & Units

1. Material Standards:

• Mild Steel Sheets must conform to:
  • IS 513-1973 or
  • IS 1079-1973

2. Technical Information to be Supplied by Purchaser (Clause 10.1):

• Type of cabinet
• Requirement of compressor plate
• Requirement of guide rod
• Colour of finish
• Locking arrangement (individual or simultaneous)
• Alternative construction/finish methods if applicable

3. Units and Quantities (SI Units as per IS 8467):

4. Quality Assurance:

• ISI Certification Mark indicates compliance with IS standards, continuous inspection, and quality control.

Summary Diagram: Material Compliance Flow

flowchart TD
    A[Order Placement] --> B[Purchaser supplies technical info]
    B --> C[Material Selection]
    C --> D{Mild Steel Sheets?}
    D -- Yes --> E[Conform to IS 513 or IS 1079]
    D -- No --> F[Other materials as per order]
    E --> G[Manufacturing & Quality Control]
    G --> H[ISI Certification Mark]

This covers key materials info, units, and purchaser requirements from IS 8467. For detailed paint or finishing specs, refer to respective IS codes mentioned.

IS 8467: Welding Materials and Electrodes - Key Points

1. Standards for Welding Consumables (Clause 3.1)

• Filler rods and electrodes must comply with:
  • IS 1278-1972*: Filler rods for gas welding
  • IS 814 (Part II)-1974: Covered electrodes for metal arc welding (structural steel sheets)
  • IS 4972-1968: Resistance spot-welding electrodes

2. Mild Steel Sheets for Electrodes (Clause 3.2)

• Mild steel sheets used must conform to:
  • IS 513-1973 or IS 1079-1973

3. Dimensions of Data Cards for Welding Records (Clause 5.1)

4. Rounding Off Results (Clause 10.1)

• Use IS 2-1960 for rounding test values.
• Maintain the same significant digits as specified.

Additional Notes:

• Use covered electrodes per IS 814 for arc welding structural steel.
• Ensure filler rods meet IS 1278 for gas welding.
• For spot welding, electrodes must meet IS 4972.

flowchart TD
    A[Welding Consumables] --> B[Filler Rods (IS 1278)]
    A --> C[Covered Electrodes (IS 814 Part II)]
    A --> D[Spot Welding Electrodes (IS 4972)]
    B --> E[Mild Steel Sheets (IS 513 / IS 1079)]

This ensures compliance with IS 8467 for welding materials and electrodes.

IS 8467: Dimensions of Steel Card-Index Cabinets

Key Specifications (Clause 5.2 & 5.3)

Drawer Inside Depth (Clause 5.3)

• 2 & 4-drawer types: Minimum 460 mm
• 11-drawer type: Minimum 610 mm

Additional Notes

• Guide rods diameter: 5 mm minimum
• Vertical partitions and guide rods are integral for drawer support (see Fig. 1 in IS 8467).

flowchart TB
    A[Steel Card-Index Cabinet] --> B[Drawer Type]
    B --> C[2-Drawer]
    B --> D[4-Drawer]
    B --> E[11-Drawer]
    C --> F{Card Size}
    D --> F
    E --> F
    F --> G[105×74]
    F --> H[148×105]
    F --> I[210×148]
    G --> J[Height, Width, Depth as per Table 1]
    H --> J
    I --> J

This concise summary provides all critical dimensions and drawer depths as per IS 8467 for steel card-index cabinets.

IS 8467: Construction Requirements - Key Points & Specifications

Clause 10.1: Information to be Supplied by Purchaser

When placing an order, the purchaser must specify:

• Type of cabinet required
• Compressor plate: Required or not
• Guide rod: Required or not
• Finish color
• Locking arrangement: Individual drawer locking or simultaneous locking
• Alternative construction/finish methods: Clearly stated if applicable

Clause 7.3 & 8: Performance Requirements of Finish

• Paint and finishing must comply with relevant IS specifications for enamel, primer, and filler.
• Finishes include undercoating, brushing, spraying, stoving, and enamel coatings.

Marking (Clause 11.1.1)

• Cabinets may carry the ISI Certification Mark, ensuring compliance with quality and inspection standards.

SI Units & Conversions (for construction & testing)

Rounding Off (Clause 0.4)

• Final test or analysis values must be rounded off as per IS 2-1960.
• Retain the same number of significant digits as specified in the standard.

flowchart TD
    A[Purchaser Places Order] --> B{Specify Requirements}
    B -->|Type| C[Cabinet Type]
    B -->|Compressor Plate| D[Yes/No]
    B -->|Guide Rod| E[Yes/No]
    B -->|Finish Color| F[Color]
    B -->|Locking| G[Individual/Simultaneous]
    B -->|Alternative Methods| H[Specify]
    C & D & E & F & G & H --> I[Supplier Manufactures as per

IS 8467: Surface Treatment and Finishing Key Points

1. Phosphating Treatment (Clause 7.2)

• Immediately after pickling, mild steel parts must undergo phosphating treatment per IS 3618-1966 (Class C).
• Application process follows IS 6005-1970 (Code of practice for phosphating iron and steel).

2. Painting System

• After phosphating, apply:
  • Primer coat: Suitable primer such as red oxide.
  • Two coats of enamel paint:
    • Undercoat: As per IS 149-1950 / IS 2932-1975 / IS 2933-1975.
    • Finish coat: As per IS 151-1950 / IS 2932-1975 / IS 2933-1975.
• Putty for filling surfaces must conform to IS 426-1961.
• Aluminium primer (if used) must conform to IS 2931-1964.

3. Information to Purchaser (Clause 10.1)

Order must specify:

• Type of finish
• Compressor plate and guide rod requirements
• Color of finish
• Locking arrangements for drawers
• Alternative construction and finish methods if any

Summary Table: Surface Treatment Sequence

flowchart TD
    A[Pickling] --> B[Phosphating Treatment (IS 3618-1966)]
   

IS 8467: Performance Requirements of Finish (Clauses 7.3, 8, 10.1)

Key Specifications:

• Finish Quality: Must comply with purchaser's order specifying:

  • Type of finish
  • Compressor plate presence
  • Guide rod presence
  • Colour of finish
  • Locking arrangements (individual or simultaneous)
  • Alternative construction/finish methods if any

• Rounding Off: Test results must be rounded per IS 2-1960, keeping significant figures equal to specified values.

Important Tables & Standards Referenced:

Performance Testing:

• Final values from tests or analyses determine compliance.
• Use SI units as per IS standards (e.g., Pa for stress, m for length).

Summary Diagram:

flowchart TD
  A[Order Placement] --> B[Purchaser Specifies Finish Details]
  B --> C[Supplier Applies Finish]
  C --> D[Test & Analysis]
  D --> E{Compliance?}
  E -->|Yes| F[Accept Product]
  E -->|No| G[Reject/Rectify]

Note: ISI Marking (Clause 11.1.1) ensures quality compliance under ISI supervision.

For detailed formulas or test methods, refer to the specific finish and paint standards cited within IS 8467.

IS 8467: Testing Methods - Key Points

1. Technical Information (Clause 10.1)

Purchaser must provide at order:

• Type of product
• Compressor plate requirement
• Guide rod requirement
• Colour finish
• Locking arrangement (individual or simultaneous)
• Alternative construction/finish methods, if any

2. Final Test Values (Clause 0.4)

• Round off test results as per IS 2:1960.
• Retain the same significant figures as specified in the standard.

3. Dimensions for Test Cards (Clause 5.1)

4. Units and Symbols (SI Units)

• Length: metre (m)
• Force: newton (N) = 1 kg·m/s²
• Pressure: pascal (Pa) = 1 N/m²
• Energy: joule (J) = 1 N·m
• Power: watt (W) = 1 J/s

Summary Diagram: Order Information Flow

flowchart TD
    A[Purchaser] -->|Provides info| B[Supplier]
    B -->|Manufacture/Testing| C[Product]
    C -->|Test Results| D[Round off per IS 2:1960]
    D --> E[Final Compliance]

Note: IS 8467 focuses on specifications and order-related technical info; detailed test procedures are referenced through related standards.

IS 8467 - Marking of Steel Card-Index Cabinets (Clause 11.1 & 11.1.1)

Key Specifications:

• Marking Requirement:
  All steel card-index cabinets must bear a mark identifying the manufacturer (Clause 11.1).

• ISI Certification Mark:
  Cabinets may also carry the ISI Certification Mark (Clause 11.1.1), indicating compliance with Indian Standards under ISI supervision.

• Licensing & Quality Assurance:
  Use of ISI Mark is controlled by the Indian Standards Institution (Certification Marks) Act. It assures continuous inspection, testing, and quality control.

Important Notes on Marking:

• Marking should be clear, durable, and legible.
• The ISI mark implies conformity to standards and ongoing quality checks.
• Manufacturer details must be permanently affixed to the cabinet.

Related Technical Information (Clause 10.1):

When ordering, purchaser must specify:

SI Units & Symbols (for reference):

Summary Diagram: Marking Process Flow

flowchart TD
    A[Manufacturer produces cabinet] --> B[Apply Manufacturer Mark]
    B --> C{Apply ISI Mark?}
    C -- Yes --> D[Apply ISI Certification Mark]
    C -- No --> E[Marking complete]
    D --> E

For detailed licensing conditions of ISI Mark, contact the Indian Standards Institution regional offices listed in the standard.

Manufacturer Identification per IS 8467

Clause 11.1 & 11.1.1 specify:

• Marking Requirement:
  All steel card-index cabinets must be marked with a suitable manufacturer identification mark.

• ISI Certification Mark:
  Cabinets may also carry the ISI Certification Mark, which ensures compliance with ISI standards, quality control, and ongoing inspection by ISI.

Key Points for Manufacturer Identification:

• Marking should be clear and durable on the cabinet.
• Use of ISI Certification Mark is subject to licensing under Indian Standards Institution rules.
• Manufacturer details help traceability and quality assurance.

Additional Specifications (Clause 10.1):

When ordering, purchaser must specify:

Units and Symbols (SI Units per IS 8467):

Summary Diagram: Manufacturer Identification Flow

flowchart TD
    A[Order Placement] --> B[Purchaser specifies technical details]
    B --> C[Manufacturer produces cabinet]
    C --> D[Mark cabinet with manufacturer ID]
    D --> E{Use ISI Mark?}
    E -- Yes --> F[Apply ISI Certification Mark]
    E -- No --> G[Mark only manufacturer ID]

References:

• IS 8467 Clause 11.1, 11.1.1
• IS 2-1960 for rounding off values
• Indian Standards Institution (ISI) Certification rules