GES 12004

Technical Specification of GECOL

Bands for Brace and D-iron

(Revision history)
- Issued on: Jan. 01, 2007

General Electricity Company of Libya

 Contents

1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................... 3

2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES............................................................................................................. 3

2.1 APPLICABLE STANDARDS ..................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS ................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 PRECEDENCE OF STANDARDS ............................................................................................................... 3

3 DEFINITION ......................................................................................................................................... 4

3.1 CLASSIFICATION .................................................................................................................................. 4

3.2 MINIMUM BREAKING STRENGTH .......................................................................................................... 4
3.3 LOT ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

4 KINDS..................................................................................................................................................... 4

5 REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................. 5

5.1 MATERIAL ............................................................................................................................................ 5

5.2 MECHANICAL PROPERTY ...................................................................................................................... 5
5.3 HOT-DIP GALVANIZING ......................................................................................................................... 6
5.4 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 6

6 TESTS..................................................................................................................................................... 6

6.1 SAMPLING ............................................................................................................................................ 6

6.2 SAMPLING TESTS .................................................................................................................................. 7
6.3 RETEST ................................................................................................................................................ 7

7 MARKING ............................................................................................................................................. 7

8 PACKING AND DELIVERY................................................................................................................ 7

9 DOCUMENT AND CERTIFICATE .................................................................................................... 8

9.1 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED WITH THE BID .................................................................................... 8

9.2 DOCUMENTS TO BE APPROVED BY GECOL.......................................................................................... 8
9.3 DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................................................................. 9

10 WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................... 9

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 GES (Technical Specification of GECOL)

Bands for Brace and D-iron

1 Scope
This specification covers the requirements of bands which is used for attaching the brace
(or arm-tie) or D-iron on the supports in overhead distribution line.

2 Normative references

2.1 Applicable standards

All bands supplied shall, in general, comply with the latest edition of following
international standards:
(a) ISO 630: Structural steels - Plates, wide flats, bars, sections and profiles
(b) ISO 898-1: Mechanical properties or fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel -
Part 1: Bolts, screws and studs
(c) ISO 1460: Metallic coatings - Hot dip galvanized coating on ferrous materials -
Gravimetric determination of the mass per unit area
(d) ISO 1461: Hot dip galvanized coating on fabricated iron and steel articles -
Specifications and test methods
(e) ISO 2859-1: Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 1: Introduction to
the ISO 2859 attribute sampling system
(f) ISO 6892: Metallic materials - Tensile testing at ambient temperature

2.2 Alternative standards

The supplier may propose alternative standards provided it is proven that it gives an
equivalent degree of quality as applicable standards. But the acceptance of the alternative
standard is limited to GECOL for approval.

2.3 Precedence of standards

In case of discrepancy between this specification and any of the applicable standards, the
following order of precedence shall apply:
(a) Technical specification of GECOL
(b) Applicable standards
(c) Accepted alternative standards

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3 Definition

3.1 Classification
One direction can be used for single crossarm or D-iron and two direction be used for
double crossarms or D-iron.

3.2 Minimum breaking strength

Minimum load specified by the purchaser or declared by the supplier at which
mechanical failure will not take place.

3.3 Lot
A group of articles offered for acceptance from the same manufacturer, of the same
design and manufactured under presumed similar conditions of production. One or more
lots may be offered together for acceptance; the lot(s) offered may consist of the whole, or
part, of the quantity ordered

4 Kinds
The kinds of bands for brace are listed in Table 1 of this specification.
Table 1 - Kinds of bands

Diameter of band (mm) Minimum breaking

Specification No. Classification
Max. Min. strength (kN)
1200410 One direction 180 167 15
1200412 200 187
1200414 220 207
1200416 240 227
1200418 260 247
1200420 280 267
1200422 300 287
1200424 320 307
1200426 340 327
1200428 360 347
1200430 380 367
1200432 400 387
1200434 420 407
1200436 440 427
1200438 460 447

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 1200440 480 467
1200450 180 167
1200452 200 187
1200454 220 207
1200456 240 227
1200458 260 247
1200460 280 267
1200462 300 287
1200464 320 307
Two direction 15
1200466 340 327
1200468 360 347
1200470 380 367
1200472 400 387
1200474 420 407
1200476 440 427
1200478 460 447
1200480 480 467

5 Requirements
Bands shall comply with the physical and mechanical requirements as follows.
All dimension and requirements of bands shall conform to Figure 1 and 2 of this
specification and shall be suitable for assembling each other.

5.1 Material
The body of band shall be made from steel of good quality in accordance with ISO 630
or over equivalent.
The bolts and nuts shall be made from steel of good quality in accordance with ISO 898-
1 or over equivalent.

5.2 Mechanical property

Minimum tensile strength of steel for body shall not be less than 410 N/mm2.
When in state of installation on the pole the band is weighted vertically with the
minimum breaking strength of Table 1 of this specification at the point of attaching brace
for 3 minutes, no crack or deformation in all area of band.
Also when the body is stretched flat, there is no crack or deformation in a body.
The bolts and nuts shall not be less than ISO 4.8 grade and minimum tensile strength of

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steel shall be not less than 420 N/mm2.

5.3 Hot-dip galvanizing

Bands shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with ISO 1460. The mean coating mass
shall be not less than 610g/m2, but the bolts and nuts with thread shall be not less than 395
g/m2 in accordance with ISO 1461.
The surface shall be smooth and free from blemishes and any protrusion.

5.4 Design requirements

The bands specified in this specification shall meet the following design considerations:
(a) The bands shall be consisted of body, bolts and nuts for tightening the body, bolts and
nuts for attaching the brace or D-iron.
(b) The bolts and nuts for tightening the body shall be M16 and have enough length so as
to accommodate the diameter of band from minimum to maximum specified in Table
1 of this specification. The bolts and nuts for attaching the brace or D-iron shall be
M16 of square head.
(c) The part to be connected the bolt on body shall be reinforced by a steel plate or
equivalent material and the reinforcing method shall be used the electric welding.
(d) Dimensional tolerance in which the tolerance is not specified shall be ±0.7mm for up
to and including 35mm in dimension and over 35mm, ±2%.

6 Tests
All bands are to be checked for compliance with this specification and with the ordering
quantity. GECOL reserves the rights to ask for tests to confirm the quality of bands in the
presence of GECOL representatives.
All test reports of the below defined and executed tests shall be submitted to GECOL for
approval within one week after the completion of the tests.

6.1 Sampling
Test specimens shall be selected at random from each inspection lot (or articles) in
accordance with ISO 2859-1. The number of samples selected from each lot shall comply
with Table 2 of this specification.

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 Table 2 - Number of test samples
Lot size Sample size Lot size Sample size
25 or less 5 501 to 1,200 80
26 to 50 8 1,201 to 3,200 125
51 to 90 13 3,201 to 10,000 200
91 to 150 20 10,000 to 35,000 315
151 to 280 32
35,001 to over 500
281 to 500 50

6.2 Sampling tests

(a) Visual examination (By this specification)
(b) Dimensional and material verification (By this specification)
(c) Tensile strength test (Bands and Bolts) (ISO 6892 and Clause 8.1 to 8.2 of ISO 898-1)
(d) Mechanical damage and failure load test (Clause 11 of IEC 61284)
(e) Hot dip galvanizing test (ISO 1460 and 1461)

6.3 Retest
If only one sample fail to comply with the sample tests, a new sample equal to twice the
quantity of originally submitted to that test shall be subjected to re-testing. If two or more
samples fail to comply with any of the sample tests, or if any failure occurs during re-
testing, the complete lot is considered as not complying with this specification and shall be
withdrawn by manufacturer.

7 Marking
Marking shall ensure the system of traceability for each component of the bands. The
marks shall be indelibly embedded on suitable position. The characters shall be English
capital roman letters and Arabic numeral characters. The manufacture shall mark as
follows;
(a) Identification of fittings
(b) Manufacturer’s identification
(c) Year of manufacture
(d) Minimum breaking strength or tensile strength

8 Packing and delivery

The supplier shall provide packing of the band as is required to prevent their damage or
deterioration during transportation to their final destination and long period of storage. The
packing shall be sufficient to withstand, without limitation, rough handling, and exposure

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to extreme temperatures, salt and precipitation during transportation and open storage.
(a) Band shall be shipped from the factory to the specified site or GECOL’s warehouse.
(b) Every 50 or some reasonable pieces of the bands shall be packaged in a stout wood
box or suitable waterproof package.
(c) Each shipment shall include a detailed packing list identifying bands.
(d) Bands shall be carefully loaded for protection during shipment.
(e) Bands shall be arranged to allow safe unloading at the site.

9 Document and certificate

Bands quoted by the supplier shall be approved by GECOL. The quantity of document
and certificates submitted shall be not less than three copies. The bands shall conform to
the latest edition of applicable standard including clause 2 of this specification or any other
equivalent international standards. The design and construction of bands shall be subjected
to the approval of GECOL.

9.1 Information to be provided with the BID

Technical descriptions, data sheets, catalogues and other information shall be submitted
with the BID and those which are submitted shall be sufficient to enable GECOL to
evaluate thoroughly the proposal as to its compliance with the requirements of this
specification.
The minimum requirement is as follows:
(a) Detailed summary of difference with this specification
(b) Technical Data Sheet duly filled in and signed (Annex A)
(c) Material certificates of all chemical components for steel used
(d) Detailed cross-sectional drawing of all components in A3 or A4 size
(e) Detailed handling, installation and maintenance manual for good operation
(f) Brochures and catalogues containing outline dimensions, main electrical and
mechanical data, etc.
(g) Applicable design specification and standards in English language
(h) Test certificates approved by international institute
(i) Quality control system and relevant certificate

9.2 Documents to be approved by GECOL

The supplier shall furnish all relevant technical information, drawings etc. to GECOL
for approval prior to the start of manufacture. Offers without Technical Data Sheet
completely filled in will be rejected.

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 (a) Vendor(s) details/ Reference list
(b) Technical Data Sheet
(c) Tests schedule and procedures
(d) Transportation schedule and storage conditions
(e) Drawings of materials (All drawings shall be in A3 or A4 size with title block
approved by GECOL)

9.3 Documentation
All documents supplied under this specification shall be documented to the extent that
the end user can easily understand its theory of operation, performance, installation and
maintenance for the product. All documents shall be submitted being filed in order to
approve of GECOL and reorder later.
Language in all documents and drawings shall be written in English and dimensions
shall be used in metric SI-units.

10 Warranty
The supplier shall provide a full one-year limited warranty on the articles supplied. The
warranty shall cover all parts and all costs, which are directly attributable to the supplier.
Warranty coverage shall begin on the date that the articles are received.

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 T
D
A A'

A C

[Unit: mm]
Specification No. A B C D T
1200410 M12 44 M16 180 3.2
1200412 M12 44 M16 200 3.2
1200414 M12 44 M16 220 3.2
1200416 M12 44 M16 240 3.2
1200418 M12 44 M16 260 3.2
1200420 M12 44 M16 280 3.2
1200422 M12 44 M16 300 3.2
1200424 M16 50 M16 320 3.2
1200426 M16 50 M16 340 3.2
1200428 M16 50 M16 360 3.2
1200430 M16 50 M16 380 3.2
1200432 M16 50 M16 400 3.2
1200434 M20 55 M16 420 4.0
1200436 M20 55 M16 440 4.0
1200438 M20 55 M16 460 4.0
1200440 M20 55 M16 480 4.0
Figure 1 - One direction bands

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 T
D
A A'

A C

[Unit: mm]
Specification No. A B C D T
1200450 M12 44 M16 180 3.2
1200452 M12 44 M16 200 3.2
1200454 M12 44 M16 220 3.2
1200456 M12 44 M16 240 3.2
1200458 M12 44 M16 260 3.2
1200460 M12 44 M16 280 3.2
1200462 M12 44 M16 300 3.2
1200464 M16 50 M16 320 3.2
1200466 M16 50 M16 340 3.2
1200468 M16 50 M16 360 3.2
1200470 M16 50 M16 380 3.2
1200472 M16 50 M16 400 3.2
1200474 M20 55 M16 420 4.0
1200476 M20 55 M16 440 4.0
1200478 M20 55 M16 460 4.0
1200480 M20 55 M16 480 4.0
Figure 2 - Two direction bands

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Annex A
Technical Data Sheet

No. Description Particulars

1 Applicable international standards

2 Manufacturer’s name
3 Specification No. of band
4 Material of bands
a) Body
b) Bolts and nuts
5 Tensile strength of material used (N/mm2)
a) Body
b) Bolts and nuts
6 Minimum breaking strength (kN)
7 Property class (or grade) of bolt & nuts
8 Mean coating mass (g/m2)
a) Body
b) Bolts and nuts
9 Detailed dimensions
a) Range of applicable diameter (mm)
b) Thickness (mm)
b) Bolts and nuts
10 Weight of a band (kg)

Signature :
Designation :
Name of Tenderer :

Date :

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