The standard outlines specifications for wooden clothes lockers, including materials, construction techniques, dimensions, finishes, and hardware to guarantee lasting quality and practical use. It serves manufacturers, designers, and inspectors tasked with producing and assessing wooden clothes lockers for residential, institutional, and commercial environments.
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The standard outlines specifications for wooden clothes lockers, including materials, construction techniques, dimensions, finishes, and hardware to guarantee lasting quality and practical use. It serves manufacturers, designers, and inspectors tasked with producing and assessing wooden clothes lockers for residential, institutional, and commercial environments.
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This section defines the range of clothes lockers covered, including types, construction, finishes, and order specifications. It details purchaser requirements such as locker type, handle or knob preferences, finish options (painted, French polished, or waxed), alternative methods if applicable, and door handing defaults. The standard employs SI units for all measurements to maintain consistency.
Key terms used throughout the specification are clarified here. The clauses define locker types—6, 8, 12, and 18 compartment models—with default door opening to the right. Finishing options and the SI units applied are also summarized.
Descriptions of the different locker types by compartment quantity are provided. Standard overall dimensions and minimum recess clearances are specified. Door construction details include thickness, materials, and fixing methods such as recessed or full front doors with suitable hinges.
Materials permitted for locker construction are outlined, including grades of plywood and types of block and particle boards. Hinges and hardware must conform to designated Indian Standards. The purchaser's technical requirements for finishes and door handing are reiterated.
This section specifies the lockers’ overall dimensions with permissible tolerances, along with minimum clearances essential for proper installation and use.
Details on typical construction methods, door shutter and plywood thicknesses, and standard hardware are provided. Illustrations support assembly procedures and component integration.
Outlines the quality and functional benchmarks products must satisfy, including ECO Mark compliance. Documentation requirements and the process for certification are described.
Instructions for staining, waiting periods before coating, and finish quality parameters such as smoothness, uniformity, and film thickness are detailed. Mechanical resistance tests ensure durability of finishes.
Specification of tests for surface finish durability including resistance to marking by liquids and mechanical damage. Ratings and standards for acceptance are highlighted.
Requirements for protective packaging during transit and clear marking of manufacturer, product details, and handling instructions are included. ECO Mark compliance related to packaging is also addressed.
Defines the conditions for applying the ISI certification mark, purchaser information responsibilities, and ECO Mark certification requirements. Legal framework for certification marks is referenced.
Lists mandatory order details purchasers must submit including locker type, hardware preferences, finish style, alternative methods if any, and door opening direction. Notes on assembly and use of SI units are provided to ensure clarity and prevent manufacturing issues.
Frequently Asked
The standard specifies wooden clothes lockers featuring hinged doors, designed for clothes storage. Standard sizes include heights between 1800 to 2000 mm, widths ranging from 450 to 600 mm, and depths of 450 to 500 mm, suitable for accommodating hanging and folded garments. Lockers come in 6, 8, 12, and 18 compartment configurations, ensuring functional and durable storage solutions.
Permissible materials include plywood conforming to IS 303-1975 with BWR, WWR, or CWR grades, with BWR grade mandatory for lockers finished with oven-dried paints or varnishes. Veneered plywood must meet IS 1328-1982. Structural components like top, bottom, shelves, and partitions can be constructed from plywood blockboards, particle boards, or veneered particle boards with thicknesses of 20 mm ±1 mm, ensuring moisture resistance and structural integrity.
Lockers require the use of piano (continuous) or butt hinges conforming to IS 205:1978, IS 1341:1981, or IS 3818:1971 standards. The number and length of hinges vary with locker type, such as 75 mm hinges for 6-locker models or full-length piano hinges for 18-locker models. Locks must be internal almirah types with escutcheon plates around keyholes. Additional hardware includes ball catches to secure door positioning and appropriate handles or knobs, with door thickness maintained at 20 mm ±1 mm.
Surface finishing must result in a smooth, uniform finish free of defects, with a dry film thickness of at least 0.10 mm. If staining is applied, it should follow base filler preparation and be allowed to dry for 24 hours before subsequent finishing coats. Paints should comply with IS 2338 (Part 2)-1967, and finishes must pass mechanical resistance tests including impact, cross-cut, and scrape evaluations per IS 5807 (Part 6)-1978 to ensure durability.
Durability assessments include resistance to wet heat tested under IS 5807 (Part 2)-1975 with minimum ratings per Clause 7. Resistance to marking by liquids is evaluated per IS 5807 (Part 4)-1975, requiring minimum ratings as per Clause 8. Mechanical damage resistance involving impact, cross-cut, and scrape tests follows IS 5807 (Part 6)-1978 guidelines, with compliance measured against Clause 5.3. These tests ensure finishes withstand environmental and mechanical stresses.
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