IS 2133:1983 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for wooden tent pins. This standard prescribes the requirements for material, dimensions, manufacture, and permissible defects for wooden tent pins used primarily for securing tents and temporary shelters.
wooden tent pins
| Parameter | IS Value | International | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specified Wood Species | Specific Indian hardwoods like Sal (Shorea robusta), Babul (Acacia nilotica), Axlewood (Anogeissus latifolia). | Close-grained hardwoods such as Ash, Hickory, Oak, or Maple. Performance-based, not species-specific. | A-A-55231A |
| Moisture Content (Max) | 15 percent | 15 percent | A-A-55231A |
| Dimensions (Large Pin) | Length: 600 mm; Cross-section: 50x50 mm | Length: 24 inches (610 mm); Cross-section: 1-3/4 x 1-3/4 inches (44.5 x 44.5 mm) | A-A-55231A |
| Dimensions (Small Pin) | Length: 300 mm; Cross-section: 30x30 mm | Length: 12 inches (305 mm); Cross-section: 1-1/8 x 1-1/8 inches (28.6 x 28.6 mm) | A-A-55231A |
| Preservative Type | As per IS 401 (e.g., CCA, Creosote-fuel oil solutions) | Water repellent preservative conforming to Federal Spec TT-W-572 | A-A-55231A |
| Head Reinforcement | Not required. Head to be chamfered or rounded. | Required for larger sizes (24" and 36"): galvanized sheet steel ferrule (cap). | A-A-55231A |
| Point Angle | Included angle between 30° and 45° | Not specified by angle; tapered to a blunt point over a length of 2 to 3 inches. | A-A-55231A |