BIS revises standards for Iron Pipes and Aluminium Alloy Tubes and Rods

The Bureau of Indian Standards has issued revised standards for iron pipes and aluminium alloy tubes and rods.

The notification has introduced 3 standards. All of these standards have been established on 19th June, 2023.

These standards are as follows:

• IS 1285 : 2023 Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys — Extruded Round Tube and Hollow Sections for General Engineering Purposes — Specification (Fourth Revision)
• IS 1536 : 2023 Centrifugally Cast (Spun) Iron Pressure Pipes for Water, Gas and Sewage — Specification (Fifth Revision) and
• IS 9997 : 2023 Aluminium Alloy Redraw Rods for Electrical Purposes — Specification (Second Revision)

It is pertinent to note that the previous version of these standards will stand withdrawn on 19th December, 2023.