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IS 10182:2000 (Part 2) is the Indian Standard (BIS) for dimensions and tolerances for hot-rolled track shoe sections, part 2: section ts-h1. This standard specifies the dimensions, mass, sectional area, and rolling tolerances for the hot-rolled track shoe section designated as TS-H1. It provides the geometric and material specifications for manufacturing steel profiles used in track shoes for crawler-type earth-moving machinery.
Dimensions and tolerances for hot-rolled track shoe sections, Part 2: Section TS-H1
Overview
Status
Current
Usage level
Specialized
Domain
Materials Science — Structural Engineering and Structural Sections
Defines precise dimensional, material, and quality requirements for a specific manufacturer's supply chain.
Key Differences
≠The specific cross-sectional profile 'TS-L1' defined in IS 10182 is unique to the Indian standard and does not have an exact dimensional counterpart in withdrawn international standards like JIS G 3109.
≠IS 10182 specifies an asymmetrical tolerance for the section height (+1.0 / -0.5 mm), which is a common practice to ensure minimum material for the wearing surface, whereas some international standards historically specified symmetrical tolerances (e.g., ±1.0 mm).
≠The material specification in IS 10182 explicitly references Indian Standard IS 2062 (Grade A), while international equivalents reference their respective national steel grades, such as JIS G 3101 (e.g., SSS400) in Japan.
Key Similarities
≈All standards govern the same product form: a special hot-rolled steel profile intended to be cut and processed into individual track shoes (grouser plates).
≈The primary controlled parameters are consistent across standards, including key cross-sectional dimensions, mass per unit length, and tolerances on dimension and form (e.g., straightness).
≈The underlying manufacturing process assumed by all standards is hot rolling, which fundamentally defines the product's characteristics, surface finish, and achievable tolerances.
≈The intended end-use is identical: to serve as the raw material for the production of track shoes for crawler-type earth-moving machinery.
Parameter Comparison
Parameter
IS Value
International
Source
Material Grade Reference
IS 2062 Grade A (Fe 410-W A)
SSS400 (per JIS G 3101)
JIS G 3109:1987
Sectional Width (TS-L1 Profile)
170 mm
170 mm (for a comparable profile CS-170)
JIS G 3109:1987
Sectional Height (TS-L1 Profile)
21 mm
22 mm (for a comparable profile CS-170)
JIS G 3109:1987
Web Thickness (t1) (TS-L1 Profile)
6 mm
6 mm (for a comparable profile CS-170)
JIS G 3109:1987
Mass per Meter (TS-L1 Profile)
14.8 kg/m
15.5 kg/m (for a comparable profile CS-170)
JIS G 3109:1987
Tolerance on Sectional Width
± 2.0 mm
± 2.0 mm
JIS G 3109:1987
Tolerance on Sectional Height
+1.0 / -0.5 mm
± 1.0 mm
JIS G 3109:1987
Straightness (Camber)
Not to exceed 0.20% of the length
Not to exceed 0.20% of the length
JIS G 3109:1987
⚠ Verify details from original standards before use
Key Values6
Quick Reference Values
Nominal mass18.34 kg/m
Sectional area23.36 cm²
Overall width (b)203.2 mm
Overall height (h)28.5 mm
Web thickness (t)11.2 mm
Tolerance on mass per metre±2.5 %
Tables & Referenced Sections
Key Tables
Table 1 - Dimensions of Hot-Rolled Track Shoe Section TS-H1
Table 2 - Tolerances for Hot-Rolled Track Shoe Section TS-H1