IS 7548:1992 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for vase for store tent. This standard specifies the material, dimensional, and workmanship requirements for a wooden component known as a 'vase', which is used as a fitting for a store tent. It details the type of hardwood to be used and provides specific dimensions and tolerances for manufacturing.
Vase for store tent
| Parameter | IS Value | International | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Material Option 1 | Malleable Cast Iron as per IS: 2108 | Cast Aluminium Alloy A356.0-T6 | Typical for US MIL-SPEC tent fittings |
| Primary Material Option 2 | Aluminium Alloy Casting (Grade 4200) as per IS: 617 | Extruded Aluminium Alloy 6061-T6 | Typical for US MIL-SPEC tent frames/connectors |
| Protective Finish | Two coats of lustreless olive green paint | Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) paint system as per MIL-DTL-53072 | A-A-55232B (by reference) |
| Design Philosophy | Prescriptive (specific drawing and dimensions provided) | Performance-Based (component must enable tent to meet wind/snow loads) | MIL-PRF-44103E |
| Approximate Component Mass (Iron) | 3.0 kg | Not applicable (cast iron is not used) | A-A-55232B |
| Approximate Component Mass (Aluminium) | 1.0 kg | ~0.8 - 1.2 kg (Varies by specific design but comparable) | Estimated from similar US military tent systems |
| Environmental Performance Test | Not specified; only dimensional and material conformance is required. | Required; system must withstand specific wind (e.g., 55 mph) and snow loads (e.g., 10 psf). | MIL-PRF-44103E |