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IS 10552:1983 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for buckets to be used in the power-driven bucket-type sewer cleaning machine. This standard lays down the requirements for materials, dimensions, and construction of buckets used in power-driven bucket-type sewer cleaning machines. It aims to ensure uniformity and quality for these specialized components. IMPORTANT: This standard has been officially withdrawn by BIS and is no longer in effect.
buckets to be used in the power-driven bucket-type sewer cleaning machine
! As this standard is withdrawn, it should only be used as a historical reference for maintaining or repairing old equipment manufactured according to it.
! For new procurement, rely on the equipment manufacturer's specifications and current industry standards for materials and fabrication.
! The referenced material code, IS 226, has been superseded by IS 2062. Use IS 2062 for equivalent steel grades.
ISO 7451:2007ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Switzerland
LowCurrent
Earth-moving machinery — Volumetric ratings for loader and excavator buckets
Defines methods for measuring bucket capacity, while IS 10552 specifies the detailed construction of a specific type of bucket.
EN 10025-2:2019CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe
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Hot rolled products of structural steels - Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for non-alloy structural steels
Specifies the properties of structural steel S275, a direct equivalent to the IS 2062 steel mandated in IS 10552.
EN 474-1:2022CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe
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Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
Covers general machinery safety, including attachments like buckets, whereas IS 10552 is a prescriptive manufacturing standard for the bucket itself.
Key Differences
≠IS 10552 is highly prescriptive, providing exact dimensions, material thicknesses, and weld details for three specific bucket sizes. International standards are typically performance-based, leaving design specifics to the manufacturer.
≠The Indian standard focuses on a niche, older technology (bucket-type sewer cleaning), for which there are no direct modern international equivalents, as the focus has shifted to jetting and vacuum technology.
≠IS 10552 is a component-level manufacturing standard. Related international standards either cover a process (like ISO 7451 for capacity rating) or the safety of the entire machine system (like EN 474-1).
≠Wear resistance in IS 10552 is achieved by applying hard-facing weld deposits, whereas modern international practice for heavy-duty buckets favors replaceable wear components (teeth, cutting edges) or the use of through-hardened, abrasion-resistant steel plates.
Key Similarities
≈Both the IS standard and general international practice for buckets rely on welded construction using structural steel plates as the primary manufacturing method.
≈The fundamental requirement for a durable, weldable structural steel for the main body is common. IS 10552's use of IS 2062 steel is analogous to the use of EN 10025-2 (S275) or ASTM A36 in international applications.
≈The principle of reinforcing critical areas is shared. IS 10552 specifies a 'doubler plate', which is conceptually similar to the use of gussets and thicker plates at high-stress points in internationally designed buckets.
≈Both standards recognize the need to protect the cutting edge from wear, although they specify different methods (hard-facing weld vs. replaceable parts or abrasion-resistant steel).
Parameter Comparison
Parameter
IS Value
International
Source
Primary Body Material
Mild Steel conforming to IS 2062
Non-alloy structural steel, e.g., Grade S275JR
EN 10025-2:2019
Bucket Capacity Definition
Specifies three nominal capacities: 0.07, 0.11, and 0.17 m³
Defines multiple rating methods, including 'struck capacity' and 'heaped capacity'
ISO 7451:2007
Shell Plate Thickness (for 0.11 m³ bucket)
6 mm
Not specified; performance-based and dependent on material grade and design calculations.
General Practice (per EN/ISO norms)
Wear Protection Method
Hard facing on cutting edge using electrodes as per IS 6460
Typically uses replaceable bolt-on or weld-on cutting edges, teeth, or abrasion-resistant steel (e.g., 450 HBW).
General Industry Practice
Construction Type
Welded construction
Welded construction
General Industry Practice
Mandatory Marking
Manufacturer's name, capacity, ISI Certification Mark
CE Mark (Europe), Manufacturer details, Machine-readable ID (Serial No.), Bucket mass
EN 474-1:2022
⚠ Verify details from original standards before use
Key Values4
Quick Reference Values
Material for bucket body and handleMild steel sheets conforming to IS 226
Minimum thickness of sheet for bucket body3.15 mm
Minimum thickness of sheet for bucket bottom plate5.0 mm
No, this standard has been officially withdrawn by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
What material was specified for the sewer cleaning buckets?+
The standard specified mild steel sheets, typically conforming to IS 226 (now superseded by IS 2062).
What was the main purpose of this code?+
To standardize the manufacture of buckets for a specific type of sewer cleaning machine, ensuring minimum quality, durability, and interchangeability of parts.