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IS 1976 (1976): Rotary Paddy Weeder, Manually-Operated [FAD

21: Farm Implements and Machinery]

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(Reaffirmed 1999)
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Indian Standard 2009’
’ Reaffirmed I982

SPECIFICATION FOR
ROTARY PADDY WEEDER,
MANUALLY-OPERATED

( Second Revision )

First Reprint SEPTEMBER 1989

UDC 631.315.4:633.18.03

@ Copyright 1977

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARC
NEW DELHI 110002

Gr 2 March 1977
 IS:1976-1976

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
ROTARY PADDY WEEDER,
MANUALLY-OPERATED

( Second Revision)
Farm Power and Machinery Sectional Committee, AFDC 41
Chairman Rtprtscnting
SHRI P. JOHN ZACHA~IAH Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation ( Department
of Agriculture )

Member,
DIRFXTOR Tractor Training & Testing Station ( Ministry of
Agriculture and Irrigation ), Budni
SENIORTEST ENGINEER( Alternate )
DIRI.XTOR Tractor Training Centre ( Ministry of Agriculture
and Irrigation ), Hissar
A~RICULTUI~AL IMPLEMENTS
SPECIALIAT ( Alter/u& )
Burtr R. C. DUWA Directorate of Military Farms, Quartermaster
General’s Branch, Army Headquarters
Snnr SHAHID ALI ( Alternafe )
SHRI P. D. GUNE Kirloskar Brothers I.imitcd, Sangli
SHRI S. K. DEO ( Alfernafe )
SIIRT R. K. GIJPTA State Farms Corporation of India Ltd, New Delhi
SHKI M. R. SHARMA ( Alfernnte )
SI~III V. P. S. KASHYAP Department of Agriculture, Government of Haryana,
Chandigarh
SIXIII M. M. M~HTA Escorts Limited, Faridabad
Sum BIPUAMAN SIN~II ( Alfemate )
SHRI H. M. MIJ~TA International Tractor Company of India I,imited,
Bombay
Srrnr M. V. VENKATESWARAN ( Alternate )
SHHI R. NAXAYANAYWAMY Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, Madras
Srrtrr N. S. SWAMINAWAN ( Afternafc )
SUHI K. NATAI~AJAN Tamil Nadu Agro-Enginerring and Service Co-
operative Federation Ltd, Madras
DR T. P. OJHA Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
DIL B. S. PATHAK Punjab Agricultural University, I.udhiana
Da S. R. Vtcn~a ( Alternate )

( Continued on page 2 )

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IS81976- 1976

( Continurdfrom pap 1 )

Memb crs Reprcscntin,q

SHRI E. C. PETER H;trylna Agro-Industries Corporation T.imited,

Chantligarh
SHRI K. RAMAEILISHNA RAO Directorate General of Technical Development
( Ministry of Industry ), N?w Delhi
SHHI T. K. BHASILARA VAI~MA ( Alternate)
Sasr 0. D. SANGAR Directorate Cenwal of Supplies & Disposal,
New Delhi
SHRI A. R. SEN Development Commissioner ( Small Scale Industries )
( Ministry of Industry ), Nrw Delhi
SHKI S. BANDOP~DHYAY ( Alternate )
DH B. S. SIROHI Indian Agricultural Rcsearc 11 Institute ( IC.\R ),
New Delhi
S-1 S. K. KHANNA ( A/female )
SHSI C. S. SRIDHARAN Indian Council of Agricultural Reseakh, Nkw Delhi
SHBI T. PIJRNANA~DAM, Director General, IS1 ( I&-n&o Member )
Deputy Director ( Agri & Food )

SHRI R. N. SHARMA
Assistant Director ( i\gri & Food ), ISI

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Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
ROTARY PADDY WEEDER,
MANUALLY-OPERATED

( Second Revision)
0. FOREWORD
0.1 This Indian Standard ( Second Revision ) was adopted by the Indian
Standards Institution on 31 December 1976, after the draft finalized by
the Farm Power and Machinery Sectional Committee had been approved
by the Agricultural and Food Products Division Council.
0.2 Following the adoption of the improved method of paddy
cultivation, by which the paddy crop is sown in rows, the rotary paddy
weeder has assumed significance as an inter-cultivation equipment. This
type of weeder has been found especially suitable for controlling the
weeds.
0.3 This standard was first published in 1961 and subsequently revised in
1969. The present revision incorporates improvements found necessary
in the light of modifications suggested by the testing authorities and
manufacturers.
0.3.1 The figure given in the standard serves only as an illustration
and should not be considered as suggestive of any standard design.
0.4 While revising this standard, the Committee considered the question
of prescribing performance requirements but it was felt that reliable
data on the basis of the standardized methods of test as given in
IS : 7927-1975+ on a larger number of paddy weeders should be collected
before the limits of performance characteristics could be prescribed.
0.5 In the preparation of this revision, assistance has been taken from
JIS B 9 103-1959 Man power rotary paddy field weeder, issued by the
Japanese Standards Association.
0.6 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this
standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated,
expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in
accordance with IS : 2-1960t. The number of significant places retained
in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value
in this standard.

*Method of field testing for manually-operated paddy wrrder.

tRules for rounding elf numerical vah~ ( rcuirtd ).
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1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard prescribes the material, sizes and other requirements
of manually-operated rotary paddy weeder.

2. TERMINOLOGY
2.0 For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions shall
apply.
2.1 Float ( Sleigh ) -A component in front of the weeding roll which
ensures an easy sliding motion during operation through better Aoatation
of the weeder.
2.2 Framc- The part that holds float and front and rear weeding rolls
in position and to which the yoke of the handle is attached.
2.3 Weeding Roll - A revolving assembly with finger-like projections or
tines which performs the operations of weeding and submerging the
weeds in water.
c
3. MATERIAL
3.1 The material for the manufacture of different components of the
weeder shall be as given in co1 3 of Table 1 and should, as far as
possible, conform to the Indian Standard and the grade of the material
given in co1 4 and 5 of Table 1.

4. SIZE
4.1 The paddy weeder shall have nominal width of 80,90, 100 or 150 mm
(see Fig. 1 ). The tolerance on the width shall be f 2 percent. The size
of the weeder shall be declared by the manufacturer.
5. CONSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Weeding Roll-There shall be two weeding rolls, the front and the
rear.
5.1.1 7incs - Tines shall be well-shaped and slightly curved and shall
be reinforced by pressing. Th e extended portion of the tines shall be
rigidly fixed to the rotary bearings (see 5.1.3). The tines shall be
manufactured from the sheet with a minimum thickness of 1.25 mm.
The length of the tines (see Fig. 1 ) for front and rear weeding rolls shall
be not less than 80 and 95 mm respectively.
5.1.2 Axle-The axle shall be not less than 6 mm in diameter.
5.1.3 Bearings -There shall be two sets of bearings, the fixed and tile
rotary for each weeding roll. The rotary and fixed bearings if made of
steel shall be not less than 1.6 mm and 3 mm thick respectively. The
thickness of cast iron bearings shall be not less than G mm. The length
of the bearings shall be not less than 10 mm.
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 D VIEW AT A

ANGLE RESJLATOF OF FLOAT-,

~\

-FRONT WEED’LIG RDLL PEhR WEED:hG ROLL

FIG. 1 ROTARY PADDY WEEDER, MANUALLY-OPERATED

IS:1976-1976

TABLE 1 MATERIAL FOR DIFFERENT COMPONENTS OF WEEDER

( Clnrrse 3.1 )

SL CDXlPnNENT h’fATKILl~\I. AI’PI.I~‘AllLI~ GRADE

No. r.\lDlAN STANDARII

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

i) Tine Hot-rollrd carbon IS : 1079-1973* St 42-1079
sreel SllCY~l
ii) Float do do do

iii) Frame hlild stt~l IS : 226-1975) Fe 410-s

iv) Axle do do do

v) Arm pircc or yokr Cl~l do do

vi) Angle rrgulatol do do do

vii) Washer do do do

viii) Fixed bearing Cast ircm IS : “IO-l!nn: Gradr 20

Mild m-f IS:226-1975t Fr 410-S

ix) Rotary bearing do tl1, do

x) Handle
Fe 410-S
-

xi) Handle grip M’ootl IS . 399~19635 --

Mild steel
j IS : 226-1975f Fe 410-S
11s : 3601-1966)J -
Rubbrr - -
Plastic - -

xii) Wing nut Cast iron IS: 210-1970~ Grade 20

Brass casting IS: 292-1961~ -
h4ild strel IS : 226.1975t Fe 410-S
*Specification for hot rolled carbon steel sheet and strip ( third revision ).
tSpecification for structural steel ( standard quality ) (Jfih reuision ).
fSpecification for grey iron castings ( second rcuision ).
gclassification of commercial timbers and their zonal distribution ( r&cd ).
If+ecification for strrl tubes for mechayical and general engineering purposes.
DSpecification for brass ingots and castmgs ( teuiscd ).

5.1.4 Washer-Washers (set 1s : 2016-1966*) shall be provided on

both sides of the rolls between the fixed bearings and the frame.
5.2 Float ( Sleigh ) - The float shall be made of the sheet not less than
1-O mm thick and shall be attached to the front side of the frame. The
design of the float shall be such as to enable adjustment of its angle.
 IS : 1976 - 1976

5.3 Frame-The frame sball be able to hold the float, the front and
rear weeding rolls and an angle regulator. The size of steel flat used
shall be minimum 20 x 3 mm. The front part of the frame shall be
turned’slightly upward.

5.4 Arm Piece ( Yoke) - An arm piece shall be attached on both

sides of the front weeding roll. The size of steel flat used shall be
minimum of 20 X 3 mm.

5.5 Angle Regulator - It shall be made of steel flat of minimum size

16 X 3 mm and shall be.attached to both sides of rear weeding roll. It
shall be SO designed that the handle grip has a clearance of 900 to
1 100 mm from the ground. A wing nut (see Type A size M3 of
IS : 2636-1972* ) shall be provided.

5.6 Handle - Well-seasoned hard wood free from knots, or steel flat or
tube shall be used m the manufacture of handle. If fiats are used, the
size of flat shall be minimum 25 x 6 mm. In case tubes are used, the
outer diameter shall be minimum 22.5 mm. The handle shall be
adjustable and shall be attached to the arm pieces. The diameter of the
grip shall be between 25 and 30 mm.

6. WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH

6.1 The welding and riveting of the various parts of the weeder shall
be satisfactory in al1 respects. The welds shall not be porous. ~11 welded
joints shall be well-dressed and smoothly finished.
6.2 The weeder shall be free from cracks, dents and other similar defects
and shall be finished smooth.
6.3 The exposed metallic parts shall be suitably painted. The axles and
bearings shall be coated with rust-proof grease prior to assembly. In
case wood is used for handle and grip, it shall be given a coat of
varnish.

6.4 The weeding rolls shall rotate smoothly on bearings.

7. MARKING AND PACKING

7.1 Marking - The weeder shall be marked with the following
particulars.
a) Manufacturer’s name and recognized trade-mark, if any;
b) Size; and
c) Batch or code number.

*Specification for wing nuts (Jnl rrvision).

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7.1.1 The marking shall be done on a metallic plate rigidly fixed on

the handle.
7.1.2 Each paddy weeder may also be marked with the IS1 Certification
Mark.
NOTE -The use of the IS1 Certification Mark is governed by the provisions of the
Indian Standards Institution ( Certification Marks ) Act and the Rules and Regu-
lations made thereunder. The IS1 Mark on products covered by an Indian Standard
conveys the assurance that they have been produced to comply with the requirements
of that standard under a well-defined system of inspection, testing and quality
control which is devised and supervised by IS1 and operated by the producer. IS1
marked products are also continuously checked by ISI for conformity to that standard
as a further safeguard. Details of conditions under which a licence for the use of
the IS1 Certification Mark may be granted to manufacturers or processors, may be
obtained from the Indian Standards Institution.

7.2 Packing -The weeder shall be packed as agreed between the

purchaser and the supplier for safe handling in transit.

8. SAMPLING FOR LOT ACCEPTANCE

8.1 Unless otherwise agreed between the purchaser and the supplier,
the sampling of the weeders for lot acceptance shall be done in
accordance with 3 of IS : 7201.1974*.

*Method of sampling of agricultural machinery and tractors.

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