ISO 9001:2015 Document No: TDG-0013 Version No: 2.0 Date of Effective: 01.03.

2023
Document Title: Item Specific Guidelines & Schedule of Technical Requirements for manufacture and supply of HTS
HEX Bolts and Nuts Size M24 x 140 MM

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Government of India – Ministry of Railways

RESEARCH DESIGNS & STANDARDS ORGANISATION

Manak Nagar, Lucknow–226011

Document No: TDG– 0013, Ver.2.0

Document Title : Item specific Guidelines & Schedule of Technical Requirements for
Manufacture and supply of HTS HEX Bolts and Nuts Size M24
x140MM.

1.0 Amendment History:

S. No. Document No Amendment Version Reasons for Amendment

Date
1. TDG – 0013 01.12.2001 0.0 First issue under new documentation system
2. QC-G-7.1-13 01.12.2001 1.0 Document no. changed & contents are same as
per TDG-0013 Rev.’0’
3. TDG – 0013 23.01.2023 2.0 Item Specific Guidelines, Quantity for Up-
gradation & sample size for Vendor Status
added and updated documents as per ISO

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KUMAR
MAHENDRA Digitally signed by MAHENDRA
KUMAR GUPTA
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ISO 9001:2015 Document No: TDG-0013 Version No: 2.0 Date of Effective: 01.03.2023
Document Title: Item Specific Guidelines & Schedule of Technical Requirements for manufacture and supply of HTS
HEX Bolts and Nuts Size M24 x 140 MM

2.0 Purpose:
This guideline covers all technical and other requirements in context with adequate space needed for
storage of raw/finished material, manpower and plant/ machinery & equipment required for manufacture
and supply HTS HEX Bolts and Nuts Size M24 x 140 MM used for vendor registration/ quality audit of
vendors. This guideline replaces the provisions of earlier guidelines issued on the subject i.e. QC-G-
7.1-13 Ver 1.0 and now doc. No. TDG-0013, Ver. 2.0 has been issued in 2023.

3.0 Scope of Application

This shall be applicable for initial Registration, quality audit for extension of approval, up-gradation
of vendors and maintaining their approved list. In case of any variation between the
procedure/provision given in the work instruction and that in this ‘Item-specific guidelines’, the later shall
prevail. The competent authority wherever referred to in this document shall mean Principal Executive
Director/ Infra-1.

4.0 Procedure / Details

Procedure/details is annexed.

5.0 Referenced Documents

S No. Document Name Document No.
1. Indian Standard ‘Hexagon head bolts - Product IS: 1363 (Part 1) -2019 or latest
grade C’ IS: 1363 (Part 3) -2018 or latest

2. Indian Standard Technical Supply Conditions IS 1367 (Part 3): 2017 or latest
For Threaded Steel Fasteners IS 1367 (Part 6): 2018 or latest

6.0 Referenced Documents of External Origin

None.

7.0 Associated Records

None.

8.0 Responsibility and Authority

Activity Responsible Approver Supporting Consulted Informed
Creation, ED/Track PED/ Infra-1 DD/XEN/ M&C Dte. All approved
maintenance of / Director/Track AIE/ ADE vendors/concerned
this document /ARO through website
Compliance of DD/XEN/AIE/ ED/Track Respective - -
directives ADE / ARO /Director/Track staff
contained
in this document
Requirement of ED/Track PED/Infra-1 DD/XEN/ M&C Dte. All approved
deviation from / Director/Track AIE/ ADE vendors/concerned
this directive through website
/ ARO
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KUMAR MAHENDRA KUMAR Digitally signed by MAHENDRA

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ISO 9001:2015 Document No: TDG-0013 Version No: 2.0 Date of Effective: 01.03.2023
Document Title: Item Specific Guidelines & Schedule of Technical Requirements for manufacture and supply of HTS
HEX Bolts and Nuts Size M24 x 140 MM

9.0 Abbreviations

RDSO Research Designs & Standards Organization

PED/ Infra-1 Principle Executive Director/ Infra-1
ED/ Track Executive Director/Track Design
DD Dy. Director
XEN Executive Engineer
AIE Assistant Inspecting Engineer.
ADE Assistant Design Engineer
ARO Assistant Research Officer

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KUMAR GUPTA
KUMAR
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ISO 9001:2015 Document No: TDG-0013 Version No: 2.0 Date of Effective: 01.03.2023
Document Title: Item Specific Guidelines & Schedule of Technical Requirements for manufacture and supply of HTS
HEX Bolts and Nuts Size M24 x 140 MM

PART-A: ITEM SPECIFIC GUIDELINES-

1.0 HTS Hex Bolts and Nuts Size M24 x 140 MM are to be procured from RDSO approved sources. In this
context latest Apex ISO document procedure is to be followed for initial registration / quality audit / up-
gradation of the firms.

2.0 For initial registration of the firm for manufacturing of HTS Hex Bolts and Nuts Size M24 x 140 MM, the
requisite inspection gauges will have to be approved by RDSO. After getting satisfactory internal test
reports, the samples will be drawn and tested at firm’s works. If test results on samples found
satisfactory, the firm would be considered for inclusion in the “List of RDSO Vendors for Developmental
Orders” as per the provisions of latest ISO apex documents.

3.0 Up-gradation from “List of RDSO Vendors for Developmental Orders” to “List of Approved Vendors” shall
be as per procedure mentioned in RDSO’s latest ISO apex documents. Consideration (Minimum
Quantity) for up-gradation to “List of Approved Vendors” is as under:

Item (Minimum Quantity) Remarks

Category Unit Min. Qty. Initial Quantity
for up- to be Inspected
gradation by RDSO
HTS Hex Bolts Nos. 20,000 5,000 5,000 nos. of each of HTS Hex Bolts & Nuts in
and Nuts size minimum two installments (Preferably of equal size
M24 x 140 MM of lots) will be inspected initially by RDSO and future
inspection would be done by Zonal Railways/
RITES.

4.0 Sample drawl & testing of HTS Hex Bolts & Nuts during Initial Registration-

4.1 Relevant Provision:

The HTS Hex Bolts & Nuts are being used in manufacture of Glued Insulated Rail Joints. As per provisions
of Manual for Glued insulated Rail Joints (First Reprint-2022) or latest, the HTS Hex Bolts & Nuts are tested
as per IS 1363 & IS 1367. The Sample size & Acceptance limit to be adopted will be as under:

S. No. Test Sample size Acceptance limit

(i) For Dimensional Check 200 nos. 4 nos.(max.) of failure
(ii) For Mechanical properties like Hardness Test, 5 nos. No failure
Proof Load Test, Wedge Test /Tensile test &
Chemical Test
(iii) For Non Destructive test / Surface integrity test 8 nos. No failure

4.2 Sample Preparation:

Min. 200 nos of each of HTS Hex Bolts & Nuts size M24 x 140mm will be manufactured in presence of
RDSO official.
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MAHENDRA KUMAR Digitally signed by MAHENDRA

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Document Title: Item Specific Guidelines & Schedule of Technical Requirements for manufacture and supply of HTS
HEX Bolts and Nuts Size M24 x 140 MM

4.3 Dimensional Check:

Out of lot prepared, 200 nos. each of HTS Hex Bolts & Nuts will be selected at Random. These will be
subjected to dimensional check at firm’s premises in accordance to relevant IS Codes.
If the Dimensional check results are found satisfactory, total 13 nos. of HTS Hex Bolts & Nuts each will be
selected out of the dimensionally inspected samples by RDSO official and will be sealed jointly with firm’s
representative. These sealed samples shall be sent to nearest National Test House/NABL accredited Lab
(decided by RDSO official) by the firm’s representative for testing at the cost of the firm with advice that test
results shall be sent directly to RDSO.

4.4 Tests to be done at National Test House /NABL accredited Lab:

(i) The tests such as Hardness test, Proof load test, Wedge test/ Tensile Test, Chemical composition test &
Surface integrity test shall be carried out on HTS HEX bolts & Nuts at National Test House/NABL
accredited Lab as under:

a) Bolts M 24X140: Property class 10.9

SN Test As per Code No of samples
1. Hardness 5
2. Proof Load* IS 1367 Part 3 (2017) or latest 5
3. Wedge test\Tensile Test 5
4. Chemical Composition 5
5. Surface Integrity ISO 6157 or latest 8
*Note: Sample for proof load may be taken from surface integrity test samples.

b) Nuts: Property class 12

SN Test As per Code No of samples
1. Proof Load 5
2. Hardness IS 1367 Part 6 (2018) or latest 5
3. Chemical Composition 5

(ii) The test results for tests done at NTH/ NABL accredited Lab shall be sent directly to Inspection Unit
under Track Design Directorate, RDSO. The testing charges shall be paid by firm directly at National
Test House /NABL accredited Lab.

5.0 Sample drawl & testing of HTS Hex Bolts & Nuts during Quality Audit-

For the purpose of Quality Audit of HTS Hex Bolts and Nuts, the sampling and testing shall be carried
out as given at Para 3.1 to 3.4 above at firm’s premises as per relevant IS Codes.

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KUMAR
Digitally signed by MAHENDRA
MAHENDRA KUMAR GUPTA KUMAR GUPTA
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Document Title: Item Specific Guidelines & Schedule of Technical Requirements for manufacture and supply of HTS
HEX Bolts and Nuts Size M24 x 140 MM

PART-B: SCHEDULE OF TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURE OF

HTS HEX BOLTS AND NUTS SIZE M24 X 140 MM

1.0 General and manufacturing facilities required:

1.1 Adequate covered and uncovered area for storage of raw and finished material

1.2 Source of sufficient power with at least a standby generator.

1.3 Laboratory with facility for maintaining standard temperature for testing.

1.4 At least two sets of Go, No-Go gauges to check the dimensional accuracy of the
product – calibrated on due dates along with the calibration record. All the gauges
must bear the firm’s initial and set number.

2.0 Minimum Facilities & Machineries required for manufacturing & testing of HTS HEX Bolts & Nuts:
SN Description Minimum facilities/machinery required essential
Minimum Capacity Minimum Quantity
1. Mechanical Power Presses with fixture 150-200 Ton 02 Nos.
OR
Automatic Bolt & Nut Forming Machine ---- 01No. Machine
(For each)
2. Trimming Machine ---- 01 No.
3. Bolt Threading Machine Should be suitable for 01 No.
threading of Bolts &
4. Nut threading Machine Nuts as per drawing 01 No.
5. Heat Treatment Furnace including oil ---- 01No.
quenching and finally annealing arrangement
with automatic temperature control system
6. Tensile Testing Machine (UTM) with fixtures 60Ton 01 No.
for Wedge load test/Tensile test and Proof
load test for Bolts and Nuts duly
calibrated from NABL accredited
laboratory.
7. Spectrometer (with Polishing Machine) --- 1 No. Spectrometer
having vacuum emission CCD/ PMT with
printing facilities for carrying out chemical
analysis of alloy steel (Elements C, Mn, Si,
S, P and Boron)
OR
Alternatively, chemical testing may be carried
out outside at NABL accredited testing
spectrometer lab
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HEX Bolts and Nuts Size M24 x 140 MM

to Die maintenance
and machine
maintenance
9. Rockwell (HRC) hardness testing M/c with --- 01 No.
standard test piece
10. Suitable Cutter for preparation of samples -- 01 No.
11. Shaper --- 01 No.
12. Surface Grinder --- 01 No.
13. Bench Grinder --- 01 No.
14. Nose Grinder --- 01 No.
15. Vernier Caliper 30 cm 01 No.
16. Scale 30 cm 01 No.
17. Die making facility --- 01No. each of various
sizes as per
requirement

3.0 Quality control requirements:

3.1 There should be a system to ensure the traceability of the product from raw material
sample to finished product stage.

3.2 Ensure that there is a QAP for the product detailing various aspects like
organizational chart, flow process chart and stage inspection details.

3.3 Ensure that the relevant specification & BIS standards are available with the firm.

AKHILESH by
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AKHILESH MAHENDRA Digitally signed by
MAHENDRA KUMAR GUPTA
KUMAR
KUMAR Date: 2023.01.24 KUMAR GUPTA Date: 2023.01.30 10:14:24
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HEX Bolts and Nuts Size M24 x 140 MM

TRACK DESIGN DIRECTORATE

PART-C: PROFORMA FOR INITIAL REGISTRATION/ QUALITY AUDIT FOR
MANUFACTURE OF HTS HEX BOLTS AND NUTS SIZE M24 X 140 MM

Note:

(i) To be filled in by the firm in duplicate, attach extra sheet wherever necessary. No
Para to be left blank.
For development of firm, the instructions/stipulations shall be followed as instructed
in “IREPS-User Guide for Registration of New Vendors / Contractors” under U-VAM
portal of Indian Railways E-Procurement System (IREPS). Accordingly, firm shall fill
the required data in the proforma and submit the same to the concerned Directorate
of RDSO for scrutiny along with the necessary charges.

(ii) All manufacturing and test facilities to be available in the unit.

(iii) All enclosures to be signed by the authorised official of the firm with the name,
designation.

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Name of the firm : ---------------

1.2 Address

(a) Head office : ---------------

(b) Works : ---------------

(c) Nearest Railway station : ---------------

(d) Distance of works from the nearest Rly station in km: ---------------
1.3 Factory area (sq.m.)

(a) Covered :---------------------

(b) Uncovered :---------------------

(c) Is the factory site in your name or on rental basis? : ------------------

(Support with documents, lease deed etc.)

1.4 (a) Telephone /Fax Numbers:

(i) Head office: Telephone :-----------------

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Fax

(b) E-Mail address :-----------------

1.5. SSIC / NSIC /MSME Registration No. (if any): -----------------

(Furnish photo copy)

1.6 Power availability (KVA):

(a) General allotted capacity :--------------------

(b) Standby generator & its capacity, if available :-----------------

(c) Name the party / person in whose name the power is:---------------
sanctioned & your agreement
(support with reasonable documents)

1.7 Name of any other unit located in the above premises : ---------------

1.8 Man power management:

(a) Managerial staff : ---------------

(b) Shop Floor Engineers / Supervisors, : ---------------

(Their nos., name, qualifications & service
experience)

(c) Laboratory in-charge whether full time or part time, : ---------------

(Indicate their names, qualifications & service experience)

(d) Inspection & quality control staff & : ---------------

(Give their name, qualification and
service experience)

(e) Workmen:

(i) Highly skilled : ---------------

(ii) Semi-skilled : ---------------

(iii) Un-skilled : ---------------

1.9 (a) Number of Shifts : ---------------

(b) Working hours per Shift : ---------------

(c) No. of working days/week : ---------------

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KUMAR MAHENDRA Digitally signed by MAHENDRA

H KUMAR Date: 2023.01.24 KUMAR GUPTA

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Document Title: Item Specific Guidelines & Schedule of Technical Requirements for manufacture and supply of HTS
HEX Bolts and Nuts Size M24 x 140 MM

2.0 TECHNICAL INFORMATION

2.1 Minimum Facilities & Machineries required for manufacturing & testing of HTS HEX Bolts & Nuts:
SN Description Minimum facilities/machinery Actual Remarks
required essential facilities/
Minimum Capacity Minimum Equipments
Quantity available
1. Mechanical Power 150-200 Ton 02 Nos.
Presses with fixture
OR ---- 01No. Machine
Automatic Bolt & Nut (For each)
Forming Machine
2. Trimming Machine ---- 01 No.
3. Bolt Threading Machine Should be suitable 01 No.
for threading of
4. Nut threading Machine Bolts & Nuts as 01 No.
per drawing
5. Heat Treatment Furnace ---- 01No.
including oil quenching
and finally annealing
arrangement with
automatic temperature
control system
6. Tensile Testing Machine 60Ton 01 No.
(UTM) with fixtures for
Wedge load test/Tensile
test and Proof load test for
Bolts and Nuts duly
calibrated from NABL
accredited laboratory.
7. Spectrometer (with --- 1No.
Polishing Machine) having Spectrometer
vacuum emission CCD/
PMT with printing facilities
for carrying out chemical
analysis of alloy steel
(Elements C, Mn, Si, S, P
and Boron)
OR
Alternatively, chemical
testing may be carried out
outside at NABL
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Document Title: Item Specific Guidelines & Schedule of Technical Requirements for manufacture and supply of HTS
HEX Bolts and Nuts Size M24 x 140 MM

8. Tool Room Tools/facilities --

related to Die
maintenance and
machine
maintenance
9. Rockwell (HRC) hardness --- 01 No.
testing M/c with standard
test piece
10. Suitable Cutter for -- 01 No.
preparation of samples
11. Shaper --- 01 No.
12. Surface Grinder --- 01 No.
13. Bench Grinder --- 01 No.
14. Nose Grinder --- 01 No.
15. Vernier Caliper 30 cm 01 No.
16. Scale 30 cm 01 No.
17. Die making facility --- 01No. each of
various sizes
as per
requirement

2.2 Laboratory-cum-inspection room

i. Indicate available : -------------

ii. Size of room :-------------

2.3 Source of raw material : ------------
2.4 Arrangement for storing of raw material at a time (in Tonnes) :------------
2.5 Arrangement for storing of finished material & capacity to store at a time (in
Tonnes) :------------
2.6 Annual Capacity in Numbers:-------------
(Considering 25 working days per month)

3.0 EXPERIENCE (For Record Purpose Only)

3.1 Indicate various types of items being manufactured in your works and the name
of the agency/ client for whom it is being manufactured.

3.2 Indicate important customers for the last 3 years both government and non-
government if any, for information furnished in your reply to 3.1

3.3 Give details (contract reference, item and quantity manufactured and supply of
important orders executed in the past three years for the following each.
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KUMAR i) Govt. deptt. (Central / State), Govt. undertaking other than Railways.
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ii) Directly to the Railways

iii) Outside important firms

3.4 Please specify current orders in hand on your firm (Contract reference, client,
item under manufacture and supply).

3.5 Whether you are already registered with RDSO for other P. Way items, if so,
name the item supported by documents.

3.6 Whether you are already registered with RDSO for items other than P. Way
items, if so, name the item & department with which you are registered, support
with documents.

3.7 Indicate annual turnover of your company.

4.0 DECLARATION:

4.1 We do hereby declare that the above particulars are correct and no
discrepancy shall be found during actual investigation before and during
execution of order on our firm.

4.2 Any change in the plant and machinery and change of place of office and of
works site shall be brought to the notice of RDSO for clearance and approval.

4.3 We also declare that our concern has not been black listed by Railway,
Railway Board/RDSO for business with the Railways.

4.4 We hereby undertake that all our equipments for manufacturing and testing
as listed above shall be maintained in good working order at all times.

4.5 We hereby declare that the contents and the instructions of latest ISO Apex
Documents have been read and understood by us and our firm shall agree to
abide by all the stipulations laid therein.

Signature
Name in full of Signing Authority

Status in the Firm,

Place

Date Stamp of the firm

Digitally signed
AKHILES by AKHILESH
KUMAR
MAHENDRA Digitally signed by MAHENDRA KUMAR GUPTA
KUMAR GUPTA
Date: 2023.01.30 10:44:38 +05'30'

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