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IS 8761 : 1978steel folding cots

Q: What is the standard size of a folding cot according to IS 8761?

Type 1 cots are specified with a length of 1900 mm and a width of 900 mm (Table 1).

Q: What material is specified for the cot's frame?

The frame should be made from steel tubes, with the steel conforming to standards like IS 1079 (Clause 3).

Q: What is the required load capacity of the cot?

The cot must withstand a static load of 135 kgf applied at the center for one hour without any permanent damage (Clause 7.2).

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IS 8761:1978 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for steel folding cots. This standard specifies the requirements for materials, dimensions, construction, and performance testing for steel folding cots. It aims to ensure the product's durability, safety, and interchangeability by defining key parameters like steel tube thickness, overall size, and load-bearing capacity.

steel folding cots

Overview

Status: Current
Usage level: Specialized
Domain: General — Furniture
Type: Specification

International equivalents

EN 581-2:2015+A1:2020 · CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe A-A-55311A · General Services Administration (GSA), USA EN 581-1:2017 · CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe EN 716-1:2017+A1:2019 · CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe

Typically used with

IS 1079 IS 1367 IS 2102

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5Key values 1Tables 3FAQs

Practical Notes

! This standard has been marked as 'Withdrawn' by BIS. While its specifications can be used as a reference for design and quality, it is no longer a mandatory standard for manufacturing or procurement.

! Pay close attention to the specified load tests (static and impact) as they are critical for ensuring the safety and durability of the cot's frame and folding mechanism.

! The finish (e.g., stove enamelling) as per Clause 8 is crucial for corrosion resistance and longevity.

Frequently referenced clauses

Cl. 3Materials

Cl. 4Dimensions and Tolerances

Cl. 5Construction and Workmanship

Cl. 7Performance Requirements

Cl. 8Finish

steelfastenerscoatings

International Equivalents

Similar International Standards

EN 581-2:2015+A1:2020CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe

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Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 2: Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for seating

Covers safety and performance testing for outdoor lounge furniture, including camp beds/cots.

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Commercial Item Description, Cot, Folding, Steel/Aluminum

Specifies requirements for steel or aluminum folding cots for general and institutional use.

EN 581-1:2017CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe

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Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 1: General safety requirements

Provides general safety criteria (e.g., shear/squeeze points) that apply to folding cots.

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Furniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use - Part 1: Safety requirements

Covers folding cots but is specific to children, with different safety priorities like entrapment hazards.

Key Differences

≠IS 8761 is highly prescriptive, specifying exact materials (e.g., mild steel tubes to IS 1161) and dimensions. International standards like EN 581 are performance-based, allowing any material or design that passes the required safety and durability tests.

≠EN 581-2 includes extensive fatigue and durability testing (e.g., 10,000-25,000 load cycles) to simulate long-term use, which is absent in the simpler static and impact tests of IS 8761.

≠European standards (EN 581-1) have more detailed and systematic requirements for user safety concerning folding mechanisms, specifically addressing shear, pinch, and squeeze points to prevent injury during operation.

≠The load application and test procedures in EN 581-2 are more sophisticated, using specific test dummies and load pads to simulate human seating, whereas IS 8761 specifies a simple uniformly distributed load.

Key Similarities

≈All standards share the fundamental goal of ensuring the structural integrity, stability, and safety of a folding cot for a user.

≈Both IS 8761 and its international counterparts mandate a static load test to ensure the cot can support a specified weight without catastrophic failure or significant permanent deformation.

≈All relevant standards include requirements for the finish and construction, such as the absence of sharp edges, burrs, or other potential injury-causing defects.

≈The basic product concept—a collapsible frame, typically metal, with a flexible fabric surface for sleeping—is the common subject matter across all the compared standards.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	IS Value	International	Source
Static Load Test	200 kgf (approx. 1961 N) distributed load applied for 24 hours.	2000 N (approx. 204 kgf) static vertical load on seat area (for camping/domestic use).	EN 581-2:2015+A1:2020
Durability/Fatigue Test	Not specified.	10,000 cycles of 1000 N load on the seat (for camping use).	EN 581-2:2015+A1:2020
Impact Test	20 kg sand bag dropped 10 times from 150 mm height.	25 kg impactor dropped once from 180 mm height (for domestic use).	EN 581-2:2015+A1:2020
Frame Tube Specification	Prescribed: 25.4 mm OD mild steel tube as per IS 1161.	Not prescribed; must meet performance tests.	EN 581-2:2015+A1:2020
Overall Length	2000 ± 10 mm	Minimum 75 inches (1905 mm).	A-A-55311A
Overall Width	750 ± 10 mm	Minimum 27 inches (686 mm).	A-A-55311A
Shear & Squeeze Points	General requirement for no sharp edges.	Specific clearance requirements (e.g., >7 mm or <18 mm for children's cots) in folding mechanisms.	EN 716-1:2017+A1:2019

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Key Values5

Quick Reference Values

Minimum thickness of steel tubes1.25 mm

Standard length of cot (Type 1)1900 mm

Standard width of cot (Type 1)900 mm

Static load test requirement (at center)135 kgf for 1 hour

Impact test requirementA 45 kg weight dropped from 150 mm height

Tables & Referenced Sections

Key Tables

Table 1 - Dimensions of Cots

Frequently Asked Questions3

What is the standard size of a folding cot according to IS 8761?+

Type 1 cots are specified with a length of 1900 mm and a width of 900 mm (Table 1).

What material is specified for the cot's frame?+

The frame should be made from steel tubes, with the steel conforming to standards like IS 1079 (Clause 3).

What is the required load capacity of the cot?+

The cot must withstand a static load of 135 kgf applied at the center for one hour without any permanent damage (Clause 7.2).

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steel folding cots

Overview

Status: Current
Usage level: Specialized
Domain: General — Furniture
Type: Specification

International equivalents

Typically used with

IS 1079 IS 1367 IS 2102

Also on InfraLens for IS 8761

5Key values 1Tables 3FAQs

Practical Notes

! Pay close attention to the specified load tests (static and impact) as they are critical for ensuring the safety and durability of the cot's frame and folding mechanism.

! The finish (e.g., stove enamelling) as per Clause 8 is crucial for corrosion resistance and longevity.

Frequently referenced clauses

Cl. 3Materials

Cl. 4Dimensions and Tolerances

Cl. 5Construction and Workmanship

Cl. 7Performance Requirements

Cl. 8Finish

steelfastenerscoatings

International Equivalents

Similar International Standards

EN 581-2:2015+A1:2020CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe

HighCurrent

Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 2: Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for seating

Covers safety and performance testing for outdoor lounge furniture, including camp beds/cots.

A-A-55311AGeneral Services Administration (GSA), USA

HighCurrent

Commercial Item Description, Cot, Folding, Steel/Aluminum

Specifies requirements for steel or aluminum folding cots for general and institutional use.

EN 581-1:2017CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe

MediumCurrent

Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 1: General safety requirements

Provides general safety criteria (e.g., shear/squeeze points) that apply to folding cots.

EN 716-1:2017+A1:2019CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe

LowCurrent

Furniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use - Part 1: Safety requirements

Covers folding cots but is specific to children, with different safety priorities like entrapment hazards.

Key Differences

≠EN 581-2 includes extensive fatigue and durability testing (e.g., 10,000-25,000 load cycles) to simulate long-term use, which is absent in the simpler static and impact tests of IS 8761.

Key Similarities

≈All standards share the fundamental goal of ensuring the structural integrity, stability, and safety of a folding cot for a user.

≈Both IS 8761 and its international counterparts mandate a static load test to ensure the cot can support a specified weight without catastrophic failure or significant permanent deformation.

≈All relevant standards include requirements for the finish and construction, such as the absence of sharp edges, burrs, or other potential injury-causing defects.

≈The basic product concept—a collapsible frame, typically metal, with a flexible fabric surface for sleeping—is the common subject matter across all the compared standards.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	IS Value	International	Source
Static Load Test	200 kgf (approx. 1961 N) distributed load applied for 24 hours.	2000 N (approx. 204 kgf) static vertical load on seat area (for camping/domestic use).	EN 581-2:2015+A1:2020
Durability/Fatigue Test	Not specified.	10,000 cycles of 1000 N load on the seat (for camping use).	EN 581-2:2015+A1:2020
Impact Test	20 kg sand bag dropped 10 times from 150 mm height.	25 kg impactor dropped once from 180 mm height (for domestic use).	EN 581-2:2015+A1:2020
Frame Tube Specification	Prescribed: 25.4 mm OD mild steel tube as per IS 1161.	Not prescribed; must meet performance tests.	EN 581-2:2015+A1:2020
Overall Length	2000 ± 10 mm	Minimum 75 inches (1905 mm).	A-A-55311A
Overall Width	750 ± 10 mm	Minimum 27 inches (686 mm).	A-A-55311A
Shear & Squeeze Points	General requirement for no sharp edges.	Specific clearance requirements (e.g., >7 mm or <18 mm for children's cots) in folding mechanisms.	EN 716-1:2017+A1:2019

⚠ Verify details from original standards before use

Key Values5

Quick Reference Values

Minimum thickness of steel tubes1.25 mm

Standard length of cot (Type 1)1900 mm

Standard width of cot (Type 1)900 mm

Static load test requirement (at center)135 kgf for 1 hour

Impact test requirementA 45 kg weight dropped from 150 mm height

Tables & Referenced Sections

Key Tables

Table 1 - Dimensions of Cots

Frequently Asked Questions3

What is the standard size of a folding cot according to IS 8761?+

Type 1 cots are specified with a length of 1900 mm and a width of 900 mm (Table 1).

What material is specified for the cot's frame?+

The frame should be made from steel tubes, with the steel conforming to standards like IS 1079 (Clause 3).

What is the required load capacity of the cot?+

The cot must withstand a static load of 135 kgf applied at the center for one hour without any permanent damage (Clause 7.2).

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IS 8761 : 1978steel folding cots

Overview

International Equivalents

Key Values5

Tables & Referenced Sections

Related Resources on InfraLens

Frequently Asked Questions3

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IS 8761 : 1978steel folding cots

Overview

International Equivalents

Key Values5

Tables & Referenced Sections

Related Resources on InfraLens

Frequently Asked Questions3

QA/QC Inspection Templates

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