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IS 7076:1983 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for metal book ends. This standard specifies the requirements for materials, dimensions, manufacture, finish, and testing of metal book ends. It covers two main types of book ends, intended for use in offices, libraries, and similar environments.
! This standard is primarily used for bulk procurement by government departments, libraries, and large institutions to ensure a consistent quality standard.
! Ensure the base is fitted with a non-slip material like felt or cork to prevent scratching surfaces and improve stability.
! Check for sharp edges or burrs, especially at the corners and base, which is a common manufacturing defect.
Consolidated list per BIS. For the text of each amendment, refer to the BIS portal link above.
metalsteel sheetmild steel
International Equivalents
Similar International Standards
A-A-50676B (2007)U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), USA
HighCurrent
Commercial Item Description - Bookend, Metal
Specifies material, dimensional, and finish requirements for two types of metal bookends for office and library use.
ANSI/BIFMA X5.9-2019Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association (BIFMA), USA
LowCurrent
Storage Units - Tests
Provides performance tests for entire storage units (e.g., shelving), which may include stability, but does not specify bookends.
Key Differences
≠IS 7076 specifies exact dimensions for its two types, whereas A-A-50676B specifies minimum dimensions, allowing for more variation in design.
≠The Indian standard requires thicker minimum steel sheet (1.25 mm for Type 1, 1.60 mm for Type 2) compared to the US CID A-A-50676B (approx. 1.07 mm and 1.37 mm respectively), suggesting a more robust requirement in IS 7076.
≠IS 7076 includes a specific, simple stability performance test (resistance to a 5N horizontal force), which is absent in the prescriptive US CID A-A-50676B.
≠IS 7076 is a formal national standard from the Bureau of Indian Standards, while A-A-50676B is a Commercial Item Description used for US government procurement.
Key Similarities
≈Both standards define a bookend manufactured from a single piece of bent sheet metal, forming a vertical support and a horizontal base.
≈Both IS 7076 and A-A-50676B specify mild/carbon steel sheet as the primary construction material.
≈Both standards mandate a durable, corrosion-resistant finish such as stove enamel or powder coating.
≈The classification into two types (Standard/Type 1 and Heavy/Type 2) based on size is a common feature, addressing different book sizes and weights.
≈Both standards emphasize safety by requiring all sharp edges and corners to be removed, rounded, or eased.
Parameter Comparison
Parameter
IS Value
International
Source
Material Specification
Mild steel sheet/strip conforming to IS 1079
Carbon steel, commercial quality, class 1
A-A-50676B
Height (Standard Duty / Type 1)
140 mm
143 mm (5-5/8 inches) minimum
A-A-50676B
Height (Heavy Duty / Type 2)
200 mm
225 mm (8-7/8 inches) minimum
A-A-50676B
Sheet Thickness (Standard Duty / Type 1)
1.25 mm (minimum)
0.042 inches (approx. 1.07 mm)
A-A-50676B
Sheet Thickness (Heavy Duty / Type 2)
1.60 mm (minimum)
0.054 inches (approx. 1.37 mm)
A-A-50676B
Finish Type
Stove enamelled, powder coated or other suitable finish
Baked-on enamel or powder coat finish
A-A-50676B
Stability Test
Shall not topple when a 5 N force is applied horizontally at the top edge
No specific test defined for the individual bookend.
A-A-50676B
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Key Values6
Quick Reference Values
Minimum thickness of mild steel sheet0.80 mm
Type 1 base plate nominal length150 mm
Type 1 upright plate nominal height175 mm
Type 2 base plate nominal length125 mm
Type 2 upright plate nominal height150 mm
Finish requirementStove enamelling or powder coating over a phosphated surface