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MED10 : Wire Ropes And Wire Products


  • Scope : a) Formulation of standards on wire ropes and standards for strands for different purposes; wire products, wire ropes and fittings. b) Co-ordination of work with ISO/TC 82 Mining and ISO/TC 105 Wire ropes.
  • Liaison :
    ISO/TC 105 - Steel wire ropes - Observer (O)

Published Standards

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
Reaffirmation Details
No. of Amendments
Degree of Equivalence
1.
 IS 10887:2001
Reviewed In : 2022
Steel wire ropes for winches and ropeways used in forestry and agriculture - Specification (First Revision)
February, 2022
-
Indigenous
2.
 IS 10891 (Part 1):2001
Reviewed In : 2022
Steel wire ropes for aerial ropeways - Specification: Part 1 haulage ropes (First Revision)
February, 2022
-
Indigenous
3.
 IS 10891 (Part 1):2025
STEEL WIRE ROPES FOR AERIAL ROPEWAYS - SPECIFICATION PART 1 HAULING AND CARRYING HAULING ROPE (Second Revision)
-
Indigenous
4.
 IS 10891 (Part 2):2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Specification for steel wire ropes for aerial ropeways: Part 2 track ropes
March, 2023
-
Indigenous
5.
 IS 10942:2000
Reviewed In : 2021
Ferrule - Specification (First Revision)
February, 2021
1
Indigenous
6.
 IS 12735:1994
ISO 8792
Reviewed In : 2022
Wire rope slings - Safety criteria and inspection procedures for use (First Revision)
June, 2022
-
Identical under single numbering
7.
 IS 12776:2002
Reviewed In : 2022
Galvanized strand for earthing - Specification (First Revision)
February, 2022
3
Indigenous
8.
 IS 13902 (Part 1):2022
SOCKETS FOR WIRE ROPES FOR GENERAL PURPOSES PART 1 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE First Revision
-
Indigenous
9.
 IS 13902 (Part 2):2022
SOCKETS FOR WIRE ROPES FOR GENERAL PURPOSES PART 2 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SOCKETS PRODUCED BY FORGING OR MACHINED FROM THE SOLID First Revision
-
Indigenous
10.
 IS 13917:2003
ISO 3154
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Stranded wire ropes for mine hoisting - Technical delivery requirements (First Revision)
March, 2019
2
Indigenous
11.
 IS 16013:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Welded wire gabions (Metallic - Coated Or Metallic - Coated With PVC Coating) - Specification (First Revision)
May, 2023
-
Indigenous
12.
 IS 16014:2024
MECHANICALLY WOVEN DOUBLE-TWISTED HEXAGONAL WIRE MESH GABIONS REVET MATTRESSES ROCK FALL NETTING AND OTHER PRODUCTS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PURPOSES GALVANIZED STEEL WIRE OR GALVANIZED STEEL WIRE WITH POLYMER COATING SPECIFICATION ( Second Revision )
-
Indigenous
13.
 IS/ISO 17745:2016
ISO 17745 : 2016
Steel Wire Ring Net Panels — Definitions and Specifications
-
Identical under single numbering
14.
 IS/ISO 17746:2016
ISO 17746 : 2016
Steel Wire Ring Net Panels — Definitions and Specifications
1
Identical under single numbering
15.
 IS 18532:2024
ROUND STEEL WIRE ROPE USED AS BALANCE ROPES IN MINES SPECIFICATION
-
Indigenous
16.
 IS 1855:2024
STRANDED STEEL WIRE ROPES FOR WINDING AND MAN-RIDING HAULAGES IN MINES - SPECIFICATION ( Fourth Revision)
-
Indigenous
17.
 IS 1856:2021
Steel wire ropes for haulage purposes - Specification Fourth Revision
-
Indigenous
18.
 IS 18281:2023
Electromagnetic Examination of Ferromagnetic Steel Wire Rope Used in Mines — Code of Practice
-
Indigenous
19.
 IS 19363:2025
METALLIC OR POLYMER COATED WELDED WIRE MESH FENCING � SPECIFICATION
-
Indigenous
20.
 IS 2140:2022
SPECIFICATION FOR STRANDED GALVANIZED STEEL WIRE FOR FENCING ( Second Revision of IS 2140 )
-
Indigenous
21.
 IS 2141:2000
Reviewed In : 2021
Hot dip galvanized stay strand - Specification (Fourth Revision)
February, 2021
1
Indigenous
22.
 IS 2265:2009
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for galvanized steel wire strand for signaling purposes (First Revision)
September, 2020
-
Indigenous
23.
 IS 2266:2024
STEEL WIRE ROPES FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING PURPOSE - SPECIFICATION (Sixth Revision)
-
Indigenous
24.
 IS 2315:2023
SPECIFICATION FOR THIMBLES FOR WIRE ROPES Second Revision of IS 2315
-
Indigenous
25.
 IS 2361:2002
Reviewed In : 2022
Bulldog grips - Specification (Third Revision)
February, 2022
-
Indigenous
26.
 IS 2363:2022
GLOSSARY OF TERMS RELATING TO WIRE ROPES Second Revision
-
Indigenous
27.
 IS 2365:2024
ISO 4344: 2022
STEEL WIRE ROPES FOR LIFTS - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Third revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
28.
 IS/ISO 2408:2017
2408
Steel wire ropes Requirements
-
Identical under single numbering
29.
 IS 2485:2022
SPECIFICATION FOR DROP FORGED SOCKETS FOR WIRE ROPES FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES Second Revision
-
Indigenous
30.
 IS 2581:2002
Reviewed In : 2022
Round strand galvanized steel wire ropes for shipping purposes - Specification (Fourth Revision)
February, 2022
-
Indigenous
31.
 IS 2721:2003
Reviewed In : 2024
Galvanized steel chain link fence fabric - Specification (Second Revision)
March, 2024
-
Indigenous
32.
 IS 2762:2009
Reviewed In : 2020
Wire rope slings and sling legs - Specification (Second Revision)
September, 2020
-
Indigenous
33.
 IS 278:2009
Reviewed In : 2020
Galvanized steel barbed wire for fencing - Specification (Fourth Revision)
September, 2020
-
Indigenous
34.
 IS 3121:2023
SPECIFICATION FOR RIGGING SCREWS AND STRETCHING SCREWS ( Second Revision of IS 3121 )
-
Indigenous
35.
 IS/ISO 3155:1976
ISO 3155 : 1976
Reviewed In : 2021
Stranded wire ropes for mine hoisting - Fiber components - Characteristics and tests
July, 2021
-
Indigenous
36.
 IS/ISO 3156:1976
ISO 3156 : 1976
Reviewed In : 2021
Stranded wire ropes for mine hoisting - Impregnating compounds, lubricants and service dressings - Characteristics and tests
July, 2021
-
Identical under single numbering
37.
 IS 3374:2013
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Preformed steel wire ropes for aircraft control (Second Revision)
March, 2019
-
Indigenous
38.
 IS 3459:2004
Reviewed In : 2020
Small wire ropes - Specification (Second Revision)
September, 2020
-
Indigenous
39.
 IS 3623:2024
GUIDE AND RUBBING ROPES — SPECIFICATION (Second Revision )
-
Indigenous
40.
 IS 3626:2024
Locked Coil Winding Ropes — Specification (Third Revision)
-
Indigenous
41.
 IS 3937 (Part 1):2022
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SOCKETING OF WIRE ROPES - PART 1 SOCKETING WITH ZINC Second Revision
-
Indigenous
42.
 IS 3937 (Part 2):2022
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SOCKETING OF WIRE ROPES - PART 2 SOCKETING WITH WHITE METAL Second Revision
-
Indigenous
43.
 IS 3937 (Part 3):2022
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SOCKETING OF WIRE ROPES - PART 3 SOCKETING WITH RESINS First Revision
-
Indigenous
44.
 IS 3973:2022
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE SELECTION INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WIRE ROPES Second Revision
-
Indigenous
45.
 IS 4521:2024
Wire Ropes Used in Oil Wells and Oil Well Drilling and Other Applications of Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Specification (Third Revision)
-
Indigenous
46.
 IS 4948:2020
Welded Steel Wire Fabric for General Use - Specification ( Third Revision )
-
1
Indigenous
47.
 IS 5245 (Part 1):2022
METHODS FOR SPLICING OF WIRE ROPES PART I HAND SPLICING OF WIRE ROPES First Revision
-
Indigenous
48.
 IS 5245 (Part 2):2013
Reviewed In : 2024
Methods for splicing of wire ropes: Part 2 wire rope sling legs with ferrule - Secured eye terminal (First Revision)
March, 2024
-
Indigenous
49.
 IS 5836:1977
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for inner wire, ropes for automobile control cables (First Revision)
February, 2022
-
Indigenous
50.
 IS 6594:2024
TECHNICAL SUPPLY CONDITIONS FOR STEEL WIRE ROPES AND STRANDS (Fourth Revision )
-
Indigenous
51.
 IS 9282:2024
Wire Ropes and Strands for General Structural Applications Including Cable Supported Bridges - Specification (third revision)
-
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
No Records Found

Finalized Draft Indian Standard

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Finalized Draft Indian Standards under Print

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MED 10 (28155)

Revision of: IS 2721:2003
GALVANIZED POLY CHLORIDE PVC POLYOLEFIN AND OTHER POLYMER - COATED STEEL CHAIN LINK FENCE FABRIC SPECIFICATION Third Revision of IS 2721
2
MED 10 (28204)

Revision of: IS 10891:2018
STEEL WIRE ROPES FOR AERIAL ROPEWAYS SPECIFICATION PART 2 TRACK ROPES Second Revision of IS 10891 Part 2
3
MED 10 (28320)

Revision of: IS 3626:2024
LOCKED COIL WINDING ROPES SPECIFICATION Fourth Revision of IS 3626


Aspect Wise Report

 
 Product:   36
 Code of Practices :    11
 Methods of Test :   3
 Terminology :   0
 Dimensions :   0
 System Standard :   0
 Safety Standard :   0
 Others :    0
 Service Specification :    0
 Process Specification :    0
 Unclassified :    0
 


Annexure-I :List of Indian Standards Withdrawn/Superseded

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
1.
 IS 12694:1993
IEC 8369
Large Diameter Steel Wire Ropes
2.
 IS 13869:1993
High Breaking Load Steel Wire Ropes s
3.
 IS 13902 (Part 3):1993
ISO 3189-3
Reviewed In : 2022
Sockets for wire ropes for general purposes Part 3 special requirements for sockets produced by casting
4.
 IS 2352:1963
Procedure for basic climatic and durability tests for optical instruments
5.
 IS 2758:1969
Reviewed In : 2013
mild steel point hooks for use with wire rope thimbles
6.
 IS 4198:1967
Reviewed In : 1991
Emulsion Spraying Machine For Roads
7.
 IS 4230:1967
Reviewed In : 1991
Lock Lever Tumbler Type
8.
 IS 4507:1978
Reviewed In : 2001
Yacht Ropes
9.
 IS 4734:1968
Short needle bars for sewing machines household purposes
10.
 IS 5202:1969
Flat Hoisting Wire Ropes Used in Mines
11.
 IS 5203:1969
Reviewed In : 1996
Flat Balancing Wire Ropes Used in Mines


Annexure-II :List of Indian Product Standards

SI. No.
IS No. & Year
Title
1.
 IS 10887:2001
Reviewed In : 2022
Steel wire ropes for winches and ropeways used in forestry and agriculture - Specification First Revision
2.
 IS 10891 (Part 1):2025
STEEL WIRE ROPES FOR AERIAL ROPEWAYS - SPECIFICATION PART 1 HAULING AND CARRYING HAULING ROPE Second Revision
3.
 IS 10891 (Part 2):2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Specification for steel wire ropes for aerial ropeways Part 2 track ropes
4.
 IS 10942:2000
Reviewed In : 2021
Ferrule - Specification First Revision
5.
 IS 12776:2002
Reviewed In : 2022
Galvanized strand for earthing - Specification First Revision
6.
 IS 16013:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Welded wire gabions Metallic - Coated Or Metallic - Coated With PVC Coating - Specification First Revision
7.
 IS 16014:2024
MECHANICALLY WOVEN DOUBLE-TWISTED HEXAGONAL WIRE MESH GABIONS REVET MATTRESSES ROCK FALL NETTING AND OTHER PRODUCTS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING PURPOSES GALVANIZED STEEL WIRE OR GALVANIZED STEEL WIRE WITH POLYMER COATING SPECIFICATION Second Revision
8.
 IS/ISO 17745:2016
ISO 17745 : 2016
Steel Wire Ring Net Panels Definitions and Specifications
9.
 IS/ISO 17746:2016
ISO 17746 : 2016
Steel Wire Ring Net Panels Definitions and Specifications
10.
 IS 18532:2024
ROUND STEEL WIRE ROPE USED AS BALANCE ROPES IN MINES SPECIFICATION
11.
 IS 1855:2024
STRANDED STEEL WIRE ROPES FOR WINDING AND MAN-RIDING HAULAGES IN MINES - SPECIFICATION Fourth Revision
12.
 IS 1856:2021
Steel wire ropes for haulage purposes - Specification Fourth Revision
13.
 IS 19363:2025
METALLIC OR POLYMER COATED WELDED WIRE MESH FENCING SPECIFICATION
14.
 IS 2140:2022
SPECIFICATION FOR STRANDED GALVANIZED STEEL WIRE FOR FENCING Second Revision of IS 2140
15.
 IS 2141:2000
Reviewed In : 2021
Hot dip galvanized stay strand - Specification Fourth Revision
16.
 IS 2265:2009
Reviewed In : 2020
Specification for galvanized steel wire strand for signaling purposes First Revision
17.
 IS 2266:2024
STEEL WIRE ROPES FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING PURPOSE - SPECIFICATION Sixth Revision
18.
 IS 2315:2023
SPECIFICATION FOR THIMBLES FOR WIRE ROPES Second Revision of IS 2315
19.
 IS 2361:2002
Reviewed In : 2022
Bulldog grips - Specification Third Revision
20.
 IS 2365:2024
ISO 4344: 2022
STEEL WIRE ROPES FOR LIFTS - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Third revision
21.
 IS/ISO 2408:2017
2408
Steel wire ropes Requirements
22.
 IS 2485:2022
SPECIFICATION FOR DROP FORGED SOCKETS FOR WIRE ROPES FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING PURPOSES Second Revision
23.
 IS 2581:2002
Reviewed In : 2022
Round strand galvanized steel wire ropes for shipping purposes - Specification Fourth Revision
24.
 IS 2721:2003
Reviewed In : 2024
Galvanized steel chain link fence fabric - Specification Second Revision
25.
 IS 2762:2009
Reviewed In : 2020
Wire rope slings and sling legs - Specification Second Revision
26.
 IS 278:2009
Reviewed In : 2020
Galvanized steel barbed wire for fencing - Specification Fourth Revision
27.
 IS 3121:2023
SPECIFICATION FOR RIGGING SCREWS AND STRETCHING SCREWS Second Revision of IS 3121
28.
 IS 3374:2013
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Preformed steel wire ropes for aircraft control Second Revision
29.
 IS 3459:2004
Reviewed In : 2020
Small wire ropes - Specification Second Revision
30.
 IS 3623:2024
GUIDE AND RUBBING ROPES SPECIFICATION Second Revision
31.
 IS 3626:2024
Locked Coil Winding Ropes Specification Third Revision
32.
 IS 4521:2024
Wire Ropes Used in Oil Wells and Oil Well Drilling and Other Applications of Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries - Specification Third Revision
33.
 IS 4948:2020
Welded Steel Wire Fabric for General Use - Specification Third Revision
34.
 IS 5836:1977
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for inner wire ropes for automobile control cables First Revision
35.
 IS 6594:2024
TECHNICAL SUPPLY CONDITIONS FOR STEEL WIRE ROPES AND STRANDS Fourth Revision
36.
 IS 9282:2024
Wire Ropes and Strands for General Structural Applications Including Cable Supported Bridges - Specification third revision