Comparison

 

Comparison from old IS : 5424 – 1969 to New IS : 15652-2006

IS : 5424-1969 (Old IS)
IS : 15652-2006 (New IS)
Di Electric Strength is only upto 15KV Di Electric Strength is only upto 65KV
No Acid proof Acid proof
No Alkali proof Alkali proof
No Oil and Diesel proof Oil and Diesel proof
No Flame Proof Flame Proof
No Insulation Resistance with water Insulation Resistance with water
Low Tensile Strength and Elongation at break Much high Tensile Strength and Elongation at break
Standard Length is upto 2 mtr only Long length availble as per client requirement
Much heavier and bulky due to high thickness (8mm , 10mm, 12mm, 20mm and 25mm) Much light weight and easy to handle due to low thickness (2mm, 2.5mm and 3mm)
   
Note : The BIS has converted the old IS : 5424-1969 due to above mentioned limitation by new IS : 15652-2006, The conversion letter issued by the BIS to all manufacturer of old IS is attached herewith. Click here
As per BIS knobs it is illigal to manufacturer to sale or purchase of rubber mats as per old IS i.e. 5424-1969.