Reaffirmed 2024

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard specifies dimensions of Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) or High Frequency Induction Welded (HFIW), Cold Drawn Seamless (CDS), Electric Resistance Welded or High Frequency Induction Welded (CEW) steel tubes used in automotive including scooters and motorcycles.

1.1.1 Outside diameters or thickness for shock absorber tubes are not specified in this standard. Purchasers are, however, recommended to ascertain from the manufacturers the sizes easily available before completing any design work which incorporates these tubes.

1.2 Material specification and designations are covered in IS 3074 : 2013 ‘Steel tubes for automotive purposes — Specification (third revision)’.