Covers the requirements of single roll flat belt conveyors using rubber canvas belts conforming to IS : 1891 (Part I )-1968 'Specification for rubber conveyor and elevator belting: Part I General purpose belting (first revision )'.
1.1 This standard does not cover the requirements for portable conveyors of any sort and is not applicable to conveyors handling material which does not behave as a solid.
IS 8597-1977 history
1978IS 8597-1977 Specifications for flat belt conveyors