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MED30 : Gaskets And Packing


  • Scope : Formulation of standards and specifications for radial shaft seals, gaskets and packings made from asbestos, cork, rubber, paper, rope, metal, elastomers and combinations thereof.
  • Liaison :

Published Standards

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
Reaffirmation Details
No. of Amendments
Degree of Equivalence
1.
 IS 10008:2024
Beater Addition Jointings Specification
-
Indigenous
2.
 IS 10330:2024
Formed Asbestos Packing Rings for High Pressure and High Temperature Valves Specification
-
Indigenous
3.
 IS 10864:2024
Metal jacketed gaskets for pipe flanges and heat exchanger flanges - Specification Second Revision
-
Indigenous
4.
 IS 11149:2024
Rubber Gaskets - Specification
-
Indigenous
5.
 IS 13257:1992
Reviewed In : 2022
Ring type joint gaskets and grooves for pipe flanges - Specification
February, 2022
-
Indigenous
6.
 IS 14539:1998
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Insulation mill board - Specification
October, 2019
-
Indigenous
7.
 IS 15545 (Part 1):2015
ISO 16589-1 : 2011
Reviewed In : 2025
Rotary shaft lip - Type seals incorporating thermoplastic sealing elements: Part 1 nominal dimensions and tolerances (First Revision)
March, 2025
1
Indigenous
8.
 IS 15545 (Part 2):2021
IS 15545 (Part 2) /I
Reviewed In : 2025
Rotary shaft lip - Type seals incorporating thermoplastic sealing elements: Part 2 vocabulary
March, 2025
-
Identical under dual numbering
9.
 IS 15545 (Part 3):2015
ISO 16589-3 : 2011
Reviewed In : 2025
Rotary shaft lip - Type seals incorporating thermoplastic sealing elements: Part 3 storage, handling and installation (First Revision)
March, 2025
-
Indigenous
10.
 IS 15545 (Part 4):2021
Reviewed In : 2025
Rotary shaft lip-type seals incorporating thermoplastic sealing elements-Part 4: Performance test procedures (Adoption of ISO 16589-4:2011)
March, 2025
-
Indigenous
11.
 IS 15545 (Part 5):2017
ISO 16589-5 : 2011
Reviewed In : 2021
Rotary shaft lip - Type seals incorporating thermoplastic sealing elements: Part 5 identification of visual imperfections (First Revision)
December, 2021
-
Identical under dual numbering
12.
 IS 16916:2018

Reviewed In : 2024
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) gasket materials
March, 2024
-
Indigenous
13.
 IS 17796:2023
Gasket and Packings Compressed Non Asbestos Fibre CNAF based Gasket Jointing Sheets Specification
-
Indigenous
14.
 IS 17891 (Part 1):2023
ISO 3601-1
Fluid power systems O-rings Part 1: Inside diameters cross-sections tolerances and designation codes
-
Identical under single numbering
15.
 IS 17891 (Part 2):2023
ISO 3601-2:2016
Fluid power systems O-rings Part 2: Housing dimensions for general applications
-
Identical under single numbering
16.
 IS 17891 (Part 3):2023
ISO 3601-3:2005
Fluid power systems O-rings Part 3: Quality acceptance criteria
-
Identical under single numbering
17.
 IS 17891 (Part 4):2023
ISO 3601-4:2008
Fluid power systems O-rings Part 4: Anti-extrusion rings back-up rings
-
Identical under single numbering
18.
 IS 17891 (Part 5):2023
ISO 3601-5:2015
Fluid Power Systems — O-Rings Part 5 Specification of Elastomeric Materials for Industrial Applications
-
Identical under dual numbering
19.
 IS/ISO 1997:2018
ISO 1997
Granulated cork and cork powder Classification properties and packing
-
Identical under single numbering
20.
 IS/ISO 2030:2018
ISO 2030
Granulated cork Size analysis by mechanical sieving
-
Identical under single numbering
21.
 IS/ISO 2031:2015
ISO 2031 : 2015
Reviewed In : 2023
Granulated cork - Determination of apparent bulk density
May, 2023
-
Identical under single numbering
22.
 IS/ISO 2067:2019
ISO 2067
Reviewed In : 2024
Granulated cork broken cork and crushed cork Sampling for the determination of moisture content
March, 2024
-
Identical under single numbering
23.
 IS/ISO 2190:2016
ISO 2190 : 2016
Reviewed In : 2023
Granulated cork - Determination of moisture content
March, 2023
-
Identical under single numbering
24.
 IS 2712:2024
Gaskets and Packings Compressed Asbestos Fibre Jointing Specification
-
Indigenous
25.
 IS 4253 (Part 1):2008
Reviewed In : 2024
Cork composition sheets - Specification: Part 1 plain cork sheets (Second Revision)
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
26.
 IS 4253 (Part 2):2008
Reviewed In : 2024
Cork composition sheets - Specification: Part 2 cork and rubber (Second Revision)
December, 2024
2
Indigenous
27.
 IS 4687:2025
GASKETS AND PACKINGS GLAND PACKINGS ASBESTOS SPECIFICATION Third Revision
-
Indigenous
28.
 IS 4688:2024
Proofed Cotton Duck Gland Packing — Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
29.
 IS/ISO 4708:2017
ISO 4708
Composition cork— Gasket material — Test methods
-
Identical under single numbering
30.
 IS/ISO 4709:2017
ISO 4709
Composition cork —Gasket material — Classification system, requirements, sampling, packaging, and marking
-
Identical under single numbering
31.
 IS 5414:2024
GASKETS AND PACKINGS GLAND PACKING JUTE AND HEMP SPECIFICATION Second Revision
-
Indigenous
32.
 IS 5566:2024
VEGETABLE FIBRE BASE JOINTING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
-
Indigenous
33.
 IS 5569:2024
Cork and Cellulose Base Jointing Material - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
34.
 IS/ISO 6194-1:2007
Reviewed In : 2024
Rotary shaft lip - Type seals incorporating elastomeric sealing elements: Part 1 nominal dimensions and tolerances
October, 2024
-
Identical under single numbering
35.
 IS/ISO 6194-2:2009
ISO 6194-2 : 2009
Reviewed In : 2021
Rotary shaft lip - Type seals incorporating elastomeric sealing elements: Part 2 vocabulary
October, 2021
-
Indigenous
36.
 IS/ISO 6194-3:2009
ISO 6194-3 : 2009
Reviewed In : 2022
Rotary Shaft Lip-Type Seals Incorporating Elastomeric Sealing Elements Part 3 Storage , Handling and Installation
January, 2022
-
Identical under single numbering
37.
 IS/ISO 6194-4:2009
ISO 6194-4 : 2009
Reviewed In : 2022
Rotary Shaft Lip-Type Seals Incorporating Elastomeric Sealing Elements Part 4 Perormance Test Procedures
January, 2022
-
Identical under single numbering
38.
 IS/ISO 6194-5:2008
ISO 6194-5 : 2008
Reviewed In : 2025
Rotary-Shaft Lip-Type Seals Incorporating Elastomeric Sealing Elements Part 5 Identification of Visual Imperfections
March, 2025
-
Indigenous
39.
 IS 6210:2024
Stress Relaxation of Gasket Material — Method of Test (Second Revision)
-
Indigenous
40.
 IS 7714:1975
Reviewed In : 2024
Method of sealability test for gasket materials
December, 2024
-
Indigenous
41.
 IS 7719:2024
Metallic Spiral Wound Gaskets — Specification (Second Revision)
-
Indigenous
42.
 IS 9066:2024
Lubricated Cotton Gland Packings Specification
-
Indigenous

Standards Under Develpoment

Projects Approved

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MED 30 (28577)
Gasket and Packing Wire Reinforced Asbestos Jointing Material Specification

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 30 (27269)
Revision of: IS 7714:1975
Method of Sealability Test for Gasket Materials
2
MED 30 (27404)
Gaskets and Packings Oxidation of Expanded Graphite Methods of Test
3
MED 30 (27731)
Non-Asbestos Beater Addition Jointing Specification
4
MED 30 (27733)
Gasket and Packing Flexible Graphite Material Specification
5
MED 30 (28092)
Revision of: IS 13257:1992
Ring Type Joint Gaskets and Grooves for Pipe Flanges Specification

Finalized Draft Indian Standard

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MED 30 (22866)
Gasket and packing Glossary of terms

Finalized Draft Indian Standards under Print

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found


Aspect Wise Report

 
 Product:   24
 Code of Practices :    2
 Methods of Test :   11
 Terminology :   2
 Dimensions :   3
 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 14538 (Part 1):1998
Reviewed In : 2019
Gaskets and packings Part 1 composition cork - Specification
2.
 IS 14538 (Part 2):1998
Reviewed In : 2019
Gaskets and packings Part 2 composition cork - Test methods
3.
 IS 5125:1987
Reviewed In : 1997
Method of tests and performance rating for rotary shaft radial lip type seal units
4.
 IS 5129 (Part 1):2000
Rotary Shaft Lip Type Seals - Part 1 Nominal Dimensions and Tolerances
5.
 IS 5129 (Part 2):2003
ISO 6194-2
Reviewed In : 2014
Rotary Shaft Radial Lip Type Seal - Part 2 Vocabulary
6.
 IS 5129 (Part 3):2000
ISO 6194-3
Reviewed In : 2015
Rotary Shaft Lip Type Seals - Part 3 Storage Handling and Installation
7.
 IS 5129 (Part 4):2006
ISO 6194-4
Reviewed In : 2017
Rotary Shaft Lip Type Seals - Part 4 Performance Test Procedures
8.
 IS 5129 (Part 5):2000
ISO 6194-5
Reviewed In : 2020
Rotary shaft lip type seals Part 5 identification of visual imperfections
9.
 IS 9975 (Part 1):1981
Reviewed In : 2019
Specification for O Rings - Part I Dimensions
10.
 IS 9975 (Part 2):1984
Reviewed In : 2019
Specification for O Rings - Part 2 Material Selection and Quality Acceptance Criteria
11.
 IS 9975 (Part 3):1984
Reviewed In : 2019
Specification for O Rings - Part 3 Seal Housing Dimensions Tolerances and Design Criteria for Standard Applications
12.
 IS 9975 (Part 4):1984
Reviewed In : 2019
Specification for O Rings - Part 4 Terminology and definition of terms


Annexure-II :List of Indian Product Standards

SI. No.
IS No. & Year
Title
1.
 IS 10008:2024
Beater Addition Jointings Specification
2.
 IS 10330:2024
Formed Asbestos Packing Rings for High Pressure and High Temperature Valves Specification
3.
 IS 10864:2024
Metal jacketed gaskets for pipe flanges and heat exchanger flanges - Specification Second Revision
4.
 IS 11149:2024
Rubber Gaskets - Specification
5.
 IS 13257:1992
Reviewed In : 2022
Ring type joint gaskets and grooves for pipe flanges - Specification
6.
 IS 14539:1998
Reviewed In : 2019
Reaffirmed but not taken up for revision
Insulation mill board - Specification
7.
 IS 15545 (Part 1):2015
ISO 16589-1 : 2011
Reviewed In : 2025
Rotary shaft lip - Type seals incorporating thermoplastic sealing elements Part 1 nominal dimensions and tolerances First Revision
8.
 IS 16916:2018

Reviewed In : 2024
Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE gasket materials
9.
 IS 17796:2023
Gasket and Packings Compressed Non Asbestos Fibre CNAF based Gasket Jointing Sheets Specification
10.
 IS 17891 (Part 2):2023
ISO 3601-2:2016
Fluid power systems O-rings Part 2 Housing dimensions for general applications
11.
 IS 17891 (Part 3):2023
ISO 3601-3:2005
Fluid power systems O-rings Part 3 Quality acceptance criteria
12.
 IS 17891 (Part 5):2023
ISO 3601-5:2015
Fluid Power Systems O-Rings Part 5 Specification of Elastomeric Materials for Industrial Applications
13.
 IS/ISO 1997:2018
ISO 1997
Granulated cork and cork powder Classification properties and packing
14.
 IS 2712:2024
Gaskets and Packings Compressed Asbestos Fibre Jointing Specification
15.
 IS 4253 (Part 1):2008
Reviewed In : 2024
Cork composition sheets - Specification Part 1 plain cork sheets Second Revision
16.
 IS 4253 (Part 2):2008
Reviewed In : 2024
Cork composition sheets - Specification Part 2 cork and rubber Second Revision
17.
 IS 4687:2025
GASKETS AND PACKINGS GLAND PACKINGS ASBESTOS SPECIFICATION Third Revision
18.
 IS 4688:2024
Proofed Cotton Duck Gland Packing Specification First Revision
19.
 IS/ISO 4709:2017
ISO 4709
Composition cork Gasket material Classification system requirements sampling packaging and marking
20.
 IS 5414:2024
GASKETS AND PACKINGS GLAND PACKING JUTE AND HEMP SPECIFICATION Second Revision
21.
 IS 5566:2024
VEGETABLE FIBRE BASE JOINTING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
22.
 IS 5569:2024
Cork and Cellulose Base Jointing Material - Specification First Revision
23.
 IS 7719:2024
Metallic Spiral Wound Gaskets Specification Second Revision
24.
 IS 9066:2024
Lubricated Cotton Gland Packings Specification