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MED8 : Mining Techniques And Equipment


  • Scope : Formulation of Indian Standards relating to basic mining techniques and equipment.
  • Liaison :
    ISO TC 82 - Mining - Participating (P)

Published Standards

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
Reaffirmation Details
No. of Amendments
Degree of Equivalence
1.
 IS 10046:2024
DOG SPIKES FOR MINE HAULAGE TRACKS - SPECIFICATION (first revision)
-
Indigenous
2.
 IS 10202:2025
SCRAPERS USED IN MINES - SPECIFICATION (first revision)
-
Indigenous
3.
 IS 10970:1984
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for keps for mine cages
September, 2020
-
Indigenous
4.
 IS 11311:2011
Reviewed In : 2025
Technical requirements for loaders for use in underground mines (First Revision)
September, 2025
-
Indigenous
5.
 IS 11862:2021
HYDRAULIC LOADCELL - SPECIFICATION First Revision
-
Indigenous
6.
 IS 12450 (Part 1):2024
Steel Headframes for Mines Part 1 Principles of Load Computation and Applicable Factors of Safety ( First Revision )
-
Indigenous
7.
 IS 12464:2024
Roof Bars Used in Mines — Methods of Test (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
8.
 IS 12488:2023
HAULAGE ROPE CAPPELS SPECIFICATION (First Revision of IS 12488)
-
Indigenous
9.
 IS 12489:2023
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FITTING TERMINAL WIRE ROPE SOCKETS BY CONE AND TAIL METHOD
-
Indigenous
10.
 IS 12526:2023
Bucket for Shaft Sinking Operations in Mines � Specification ( First Revision )
-
Indigenous
11.
 IS 12527:1988
Reviewed In : 2025
General requirements for riders for buckets used in shaft sinking opeiRations in mines
February, 2025
-
Indigenous
12.
 IS 13202:2012
Reviewed In : 2022
Mine haulage tracks - Code of practice (First Revision)
February, 2022
-
Indigenous
13.
 IS 13219:1992
Reviewed In : 2018
Rock bolts for mines (Cement Grouted) - General requirements
November, 2018
-
Indigenous
14.
 IS 13230:1992
Reviewed In : 2018
Graphical symbols for use on mine plans
November, 2018
-
Indigenous
15.
 IS 13282:2024
MINE HAULAGE TRACKS TRACK SLEEPERS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS First Revision of IS 13282
-
Indigenous
16.
 IS 13517:1992
Reviewed In : 2018
Rock bolts - Resin type - Specification
November, 2018
-
Indigenous
17.
 IS 13618:1993
Reviewed In : 2025
Minehaulages - Directrope (50 To 150 KW) - General requirements
February, 2025
-
Indigenous
18.
 IS 14352:2025
Miner's Safety Goggles - Specification ( First Revision )
-
Indigenous
19.
 IS 14480:2006
Reviewed In : 2022
Side - Discharge loaders for underground coal mines - Safety requirements, operation and maintenance - Code of practice (First Revision)
February, 2022
-
Indigenous
20.
 IS 14567:2024
Winding in Mines — Design of Cages — Guidelines (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
21.
 IS 14778:2000
Reviewed In : 2025
Ortable methanometer (Interferometer Type) - Specification
September, 2025
-
Indigenous
22.
 IS 15838 (Part 110):2008
Reviewed In : 2023
Mining - Glossary of terms ( Amalgamating of IS 4791 : 1968, IS 4792 : 1968, IS 4863 :1968, IS 5028 l 1969, IS 5307 : 1968, IS 5767 : 1970, IS 5768 : 1970, IS 5814 : 1970, IS 5940 : 1979 AND IS 7580 : 1975)
November, 2023
-
Indigenous
23.
 IS 16511:2017

Reviewed In : 2022
Management systems for Eco - Friendly Non - Coal mining operations - Requirements
September, 2022
-
Indigenous
24.
 IS 17241:2019

Reviewed In : 2024
Man Riding Car by Rope Haulage System for Transportation of Persons in Mines
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
25.
 IS 17242:2019

Reviewed In : 2024
Man Riding Chair Lift System for Transportation of Persons in Mines
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
26.
 IS 17678:2021
SHORT ENCAPSULATION PULL TEST SEPT PROCEDURE
-
Indigenous
27.
 IS 4001:2017

Reviewed In : 2022
Mine tubs - specification (Third Revision)
September, 2022
-
Indigenous
28.
 IS 4005:1967
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for tungsten carbide for mining tools
September, 2020
-
Indigenous
29.
 IS 4005:2025
Tungsten Carbide for Mining Tools - Specification ( First Revision )
-
Indigenous
30.
 IS 5114:1969
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for reflectorized signs for mines
September, 2020
-
Indigenous
31.
 IS 7577:2020

Reviewed In : 2024
Gas Testing Flame Safety Lamps — Specification ( Second Revision )
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
32.
 IS 7587 (Part 1):2020

Reviewed In : 2024
Cage Suspension Gear for Winding in Mines Part 1 General Requirements ( Second Revision )
August, 2024
-
Indigenous
33.
 IS 7587 (Part 2):2006
Reviewed In : 2022
Cage suspension gear for winding in mines - Specification: Part 2 cappels (First Revision)
February, 2022
1
Indigenous
34.
 IS 7587 (Part 3):2006
Reviewed In : 2022
Cage suspension gear for winding in mines - Specification: Part 3 shackles and pins (First Revision)
February, 2022
1
Indigenous
35.
 IS 7587 (Part 4):2006
Reviewed In : 2022
Cage suspension gear for winding in mines - Specification: Part 4 bridle chains (First Revision)
February, 2022
-
Indigenous
36.
 IS 7587 (Part 5):2006
Reviewed In : 2022
Cage suspension gear for winding in mines - Specification: Part 5 distribution plates (First Revision)
February, 2022
2
Indigenous
37.
 IS 7587 (Part 6):2006
Reviewed In : 2022
Cage suspension gear for winding in mines - Specification: Part 6 safety detaching hooks (4 Plates Type) 80 and 100 kN capacity (First Revision)
February, 2022
-
Indigenous
38.
 IS 7587 (Part 7):2017

Reviewed In : 2022
Cage suspension gear for winding in mines - Specification: Part 7 safety detaching hook (4 Plate Type) 120, 150 and 200 kN capacity (First Revision)
September, 2022
-
Indigenous
39.
 IS 7587 (Part 8):2025
Cage Suspension Gear for Winding in Mines Part 8 Clivey Hook Suspension Arrangements ( First Revision )
-
Indigenous
40.
 IS 7587 (Part 8):1993
Reviewed In : 2018
Winding in mines - Suspension gear: Part 8 clivey hook suspension arrangements
November, 2018
-
Indigenous
41.
 IS 7974 (Part 1):1976
ISO 710-1
Reviewed In : 2023
Graphical symbols for use on detailed maps, plans and geological cross sections: Part 1 general rules of representation
May, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
42.
 IS 7974 (Part 2):1977
ISO 710-2
Reviewed In : 2023
Graphical symbols for use on detailed maps, plans and geological cross sections: Part 2 representation of sedimentary rocks
May, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
43.
 IS 7974 (Part 3):1976
ISO 710-3
Reviewed In : 2023
Graphical symbols for use on detailed maps, plans and geological cross sections: Part 3 Representation of magnetic rocks
May, 2023
-
Identical under dual numbering
44.
 IS 8003:2008
Reviewed In : 2023
Wheel axle assemblies for mine cars - Specification (First Revision)
November, 2023
-
Indigenous
45.
 IS 8066:2025
Mine Cars - Specification ( First Revision )
-
Indigenous
46.
 IS 8166:2024
Rotary Drill Bits for Drilling Principally in Coal - Specification ( Second Revision )
-
Indigenous
47.
 IS 8421:2025
Hydraulic Props - Specification (First revision)
-
Indigenous
48.
 IS 8473:2025
Roof Bars Used in Mines - Specification ( Second Revision )
-
Indigenous
49.
 IS 8534 (Part 1):2024
Mine Tub Couplings and Drawbars for Use in Mines (Fourth Revision)
-
Indigenous
50.
 IS 9011:1978
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for skip suspension gear for winding in mines
September, 2020
1
Indigenous
51.
 IS 9123:1979
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for battery locom - Otives for use in mines
September, 2020
-
Indigenous
52.
 IS 9170 (Part 1):2005
Reviewed In : 2025
Endless haulage rope clips - Specification: Part 1 general requirements (First Revision)
September, 2025
-
Indigenous
53.
 IS 9170 (Part 2):2005
Reviewed In : 2025
Endless haulage rope clips - Specification: Part 2 screw clip, cam clip, smallman clip and wedge clip
September, 2025
-
Indigenous
54.
 IS 9170 (Part 3):2005
Reviewed In : 2025
Endless haulage rope clips - Specification: Part 3 lashing chain
September, 2025
-
Indigenous
55.
 IS 9171:2024
Maintenance and Use of Friction and Hydraulic Props and Link Bars - Code of Practice ( First Revision )
-
Indigenous
56.
 IS 9192:2024
Flameproof Hand-Held Rotary Electric Drilling Machine for Use in Mines - Specification ( First Revision )
-
Indigenous
57.
 IS 9203 (Part 1):2023
FRICTION ROLLERS FOR MINE HAULAGE TRACKS SPECIFICATION PART 1 TECHNICAL SUPPLY CONDITIONS First Revision of IS 9203 Part 1
-
Indigenous
58.
 IS 9203 (Part 2):2023
FRICTION ROLLERS FOR MINE HAULAGE TRACKS SPECIFICATION PART 2 PARALLEL ROLLERS First Revision of IS 9203 Part 2
-
Indigenous
59.
 IS 9203 (Part 3):2023
FRICTION ROLLERS FOR MINE HAULAGE TRACKS SPECIFICATION PART 3 TAPERED AND VERTICAL ROLLERS AND HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL PULLEYS [ First Revision of IS 9203 (Part 3) ]
-
Indigenous
60.
 IS 9203 (Part 4):2023
FRICTION ROLLERS FOR MINE HAULAGE TRACKS SPECIFICATION PART 4 ROLLERS WITH NON-METALLIC ROPE BEARING SURFACES First Revision of IS 9203 Part 4
-
Indigenous
61.
 IS 9227:2023
FRICTION ROLLER MOUNTINGS FOR MINE HAULAGE TRACKS SPECIFICATION First Revision of IS 9227
-
Indigenous
62.
 IS 9239:2025
Winding In Mines - Sheaves - Cast - Specification ( Second Revision )
-
Indigenous
63.
 IS 9239:1999
Reviewed In : 2020
Winding in mines - Sheaves - Cast - Specification (First Revision)
September, 2020
1
Indigenous
64.
 IS 9494:2023
Man � Riding Cars used in Mines � Specification ( First Revision )
-
Indigenous
65.
 IS 9910:2025
Method for Braze Strength Testing of Coal and Rock Cutting Tools With Laid-On Tungsten-Carbide Tips ( First Revision )
-
Indigenous
66.
 IS 9999:1981
Reviewed In : 2018
Specification for diesel locomotives for use in mines
November, 2018
1
Indigenous

Standards Under Develpoment

Projects Approved

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Preliminary Draft Standards

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Drafts Standards in WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Draft Standards Completed WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MED 8 (28004)
Revision of: IS 13230:1992
GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS FOR USE ON MINE PLANS First Revision

Finalized Draft Indian Standard

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MED 8 (22869)
Revision of: IS 9999:1981
Specification and Safety Requirements for Diesel Locomotives used in Mines

Finalized Draft Indian Standards under Print

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MED 8 (27654)

Revision of: IS 5114:1969
REFLECTORIZED SIGNS FOR MINES SPECIFICATION First Revision


Aspect Wise Report

 
 Product:   46
 Code of Practices :    5
 Methods of Test :   4
 Terminology :   5
 Dimensions :   0
 System Standard :   2
 Safety Standard :   0
 Others :    0
 Service Specification :    0
 Process Specification :    1
 Unclassified :    0
 


Annexure-I :List of Indian Standards Withdrawn/Superseded

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
1.
 IS 11922:1986
Portable Mine Hoist
2.
 IS 13163:1991
Reviewed In : 2010
Mine haulage tracks - Laying - Code of practice
3.
 IS 13201:1991
Reviewed In : 2010
Mine Haulage Tracks - Rails and Fish Plates - General Requirements
4.
 IS 13210:1991
Reviewed In : 2010
Mine haulage tracks - Switches and crossings - General requirements
5.
 IS 13220:1991
Friction Props - Hydraulic Setting Device - General Requirements
6.
 IS 3819:1967
Reviewed In : 1995
Solid Forged Coal Cutting Picks
7.
 IS 3820:1982
Carbide Tipped Coal Cutting Tools
8.
 IS 3869 (Part 1):1966
Reviewed In : 1995
Shortwall coal cutting machine Part 1 General requirement for skid mounted shortwall coal cutting machines
9.
 IS 3869 (Part 2):1966
Reviewed In : 1995
Shortwall coal cutting machine Part 2 Recommendations on selection of the basic parameters of the cutting system and the calculation of power consumption
10.
 IS 3970:1967
Safety Detaching Hooks Used In Mines
11.
 IS 4791:1968
Specification for metal paper trays First Revision
12.
 IS 4792:1968
Guide for heat insulation of non - Industrial buildings
13.
 IS 4863:1968
Glossary of mining terms drilling and blasting
14.
 IS 5028:1969
Glossary Of Mining Terms planning And Surveying
15.
 IS 5307:1969
Glossary of mining terms boring and exploration
16.
 IS 5767:1970
Glossary of mining terms strata control
17.
 IS 5768:1970
Glossary of Mining Terms Winning and Working
18.
 IS 5771:1981
Coal Cutting Tools Point Attack Tungsten Carbide Tipped
19.
 IS 5814:1970
Glossary Of Mining Terms shaft And Associated Equipment
20.
 IS 5940:1970
Glossary Of Mining Terms geology
21.
 IS 7578:1975
Wedge and Slot type Roof Bolt
22.
 IS 7580:1975
Glossary Of Mining Terms transport
23.
 IS 7586:1975
Reviewed In : 2004
Friction Props for Mines
24.
 IS 8266:1976
Expansion Shell Type Roof Bolts
25.
 IS 8534 (Part 2):1995
Reviewed In : 2020
Mine tub couplings and drawbars Part 2 C - Link and D - Shackle type First Revision
26.
 IS 8534 (Part 3):1995
Reviewed In : 2020
Mine tub couplings and drawbars Part 3 R - Shackle and link type First Revision
27.
 IS 8534 (Part 4):1995
Reviewed In : 2020
Mine tub couplings and drawbars Part 4 F - Shackle and link type First Revision
28.
 IS 8534 (Part 5):2005
Reviewed In : 2020
Mine tub couplings and drawbars Part 5 drawbars First Revision
29.
 IS 8534 (Part 6):1995
Reviewed In : 2020
Mine tub couplings and drawbars Part 6 hook and D - Shackle type


Annexure-II :List of Indian Product Standards

SI. No.
IS No. & Year
Title
1.
 IS 10046:2024
DOG SPIKES FOR MINE HAULAGE TRACKS - SPECIFICATION first revision
2.
 IS 10202:2025
SCRAPERS USED IN MINES - SPECIFICATION first revision
3.
 IS 10970:1984
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for keps for mine cages
4.
 IS 11311:2011
Reviewed In : 2025
Technical requirements for loaders for use in underground mines First Revision
5.
 IS 11862:2021
HYDRAULIC LOADCELL - SPECIFICATION First Revision
6.
 IS 12488:2023
HAULAGE ROPE CAPPELS SPECIFICATION First Revision of IS 12488
7.
 IS 12526:2023
Bucket for Shaft Sinking Operations in Mines Specification First Revision
8.
 IS 12527:1988
Reviewed In : 2025
General requirements for riders for buckets used in shaft sinking opeiRations in mines
9.
 IS 13219:1992
Reviewed In : 2018
Rock bolts for mines Cement Grouted - General requirements
10.
 IS 13282:2024
MINE HAULAGE TRACKS TRACK SLEEPERS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS First Revision of IS 13282
11.
 IS 13517:1992
Reviewed In : 2018
Rock bolts - Resin type - Specification
12.
 IS 13618:1993
Reviewed In : 2025
Minehaulages - Directrope 50 To 150 KW - General requirements
13.
 IS 14352:2025
Miner 39 s Safety Goggles - Specification First Revision
14.
 IS 14778:2000
Reviewed In : 2025
Ortable methanometer Interferometer Type - Specification
15.
 IS 17241:2019

Reviewed In : 2024
Man Riding Car by Rope Haulage System for Transportation of Persons in Mines
16.
 IS 17242:2019

Reviewed In : 2024
Man Riding Chair Lift System for Transportation of Persons in Mines
17.
 IS 4001:2017

Reviewed In : 2022
Mine tubs - specification Third Revision
18.
 IS 4005:2025
Tungsten Carbide for Mining Tools - Specification First Revision
19.
 IS 7587 (Part 1):2020

Reviewed In : 2024
Cage Suspension Gear for Winding in Mines Part 1 General Requirements Second Revision
20.
 IS 7587 (Part 2):2006
Reviewed In : 2022
Cage suspension gear for winding in mines - Specification Part 2 cappels First Revision
21.
 IS 7587 (Part 3):2006
Reviewed In : 2022
Cage suspension gear for winding in mines - Specification Part 3 shackles and pins First Revision
22.
 IS 7587 (Part 4):2006
Reviewed In : 2022
Cage suspension gear for winding in mines - Specification Part 4 bridle chains First Revision
23.
 IS 7587 (Part 5):2006
Reviewed In : 2022
Cage suspension gear for winding in mines - Specification Part 5 distribution plates First Revision
24.
 IS 7587 (Part 6):2006
Reviewed In : 2022
Cage suspension gear for winding in mines - Specification Part 6 safety detaching hooks 4 Plates Type 80 and 100 kN capacity First Revision
25.
 IS 7587 (Part 7):2017

Reviewed In : 2022
Cage suspension gear for winding in mines - Specification Part 7 safety detaching hook 4 Plate Type 120 150 and 200 kN capacity First Revision
26.
 IS 7587 (Part 8):2025
Cage Suspension Gear for Winding in Mines Part 8 Clivey Hook Suspension Arrangements First Revision
27.
 IS 8003:2008
Reviewed In : 2023
Wheel axle assemblies for mine cars - Specification First Revision
28.
 IS 8066:2025
Mine Cars - Specification First Revision
29.
 IS 8166:2024
Rotary Drill Bits for Drilling Principally in Coal - Specification Second Revision
30.
 IS 8421:2025
Hydraulic Props - Specification First revision
31.
 IS 8473:2025
Roof Bars Used in Mines - Specification Second Revision
32.
 IS 8534 (Part 1):2024
Mine Tub Couplings and Drawbars for Use in Mines Fourth Revision
33.
 IS 9011:1978
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for skip suspension gear for winding in mines
34.
 IS 9123:1979
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for battery locom - Otives for use in mines
35.
 IS 9170 (Part 1):2005
Reviewed In : 2025
Endless haulage rope clips - Specification Part 1 general requirements First Revision
36.
 IS 9170 (Part 2):2005
Reviewed In : 2025
Endless haulage rope clips - Specification Part 2 screw clip cam clip smallman clip and wedge clip
37.
 IS 9170 (Part 3):2005
Reviewed In : 2025
Endless haulage rope clips - Specification Part 3 lashing chain
38.
 IS 9192:2024
Flameproof Hand-Held Rotary Electric Drilling Machine for Use in Mines - Specification First Revision
39.
 IS 9203 (Part 1):2023
FRICTION ROLLERS FOR MINE HAULAGE TRACKS SPECIFICATION PART 1 TECHNICAL SUPPLY CONDITIONS First Revision of IS 9203 Part 1
40.
 IS 9203 (Part 2):2023
FRICTION ROLLERS FOR MINE HAULAGE TRACKS SPECIFICATION PART 2 PARALLEL ROLLERS First Revision of IS 9203 Part 2
41.
 IS 9203 (Part 3):2023
FRICTION ROLLERS FOR MINE HAULAGE TRACKS SPECIFICATION PART 3 TAPERED AND VERTICAL ROLLERS AND HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL PULLEYS First Revision of IS 9203 Part 3
42.
 IS 9203 (Part 4):2023
FRICTION ROLLERS FOR MINE HAULAGE TRACKS SPECIFICATION PART 4 ROLLERS WITH NON-METALLIC ROPE BEARING SURFACES First Revision of IS 9203 Part 4
43.
 IS 9227:2023
FRICTION ROLLER MOUNTINGS FOR MINE HAULAGE TRACKS SPECIFICATION First Revision of IS 9227
44.
 IS 9239:2025
Winding In Mines - Sheaves - Cast - Specification Second Revision
45.
 IS 9494:2023
Man Riding Cars used in Mines Specification First Revision
46.
 IS 9999:1981
Reviewed In : 2018
Specification for diesel locomotives for use in mines