GES 12433

Technical Specification of GECOL

Trunnion Support Clamp

(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 MINIMUM SLIP LOAD ............................................................................................................................ 4

3.2 MEAN COATING MASS .......................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 LOT ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

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

5 REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................. 4

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

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

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

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

6.2 TESTS (ACCORDING TO IEC 61284) ..................................................................................................... 6
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)

Trunnion Support Clamp

1 Scope
This specification covers the requirements of the support clamp which shall be used for
earth wire (ACS: Aluminum-clad steel stranded conductor) installed on top of on straight
line supports for rated voltage 66kV.

2 Normative references

2.1 Applicable standards

All support clamps supplied shall, in general, comply with the latest edition of following
international standards:
(a) GES 12400: Crossarm assembly for 66V
(b) IEC 61089: Round wire concentric lay overhead electrical stranded conductors
(c) IEC 61284: Overhead lines - Requirements and tests for fittings
(d) ISO 898: Mechanical properties or fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel
(e) ISO 1460: Metallic coatings - Hot dip galvanized coating on ferrous materials -
Gravimetric determination of the mass per unit area
(f) ISO 1461: Hot dip galvanized coating on fabricated iron and steel articles -
Specifications and test methods
(g) ISO 2859-1: Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 1: Introduction to
the ISO 2859 attribute sampling system
(h) ISO 3522: Cast aluminum alloys - Chemical composition and mechanical properties
(i) ISO 7089: Plain washers - Normal series - Product grade A

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:

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 (a) Technical specification of GECOL
(b) Applicable standards
(c) Accepted alternative standards

3 Definition

3.1 Minimum slip load

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

3.2 Mean coating mass

The average value of the coating masses determined either by using a control sample
selected in accordance with Clause 5 using tests in accordance with ISO 1460 or
conversion of the mean coating thickness

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 kind of support clamp is listed in Table 1 of this specification. Applicable conductor
is the conductor made in accordance with IEC 61089.
Table 1 - Kind of support clamp
Applicable conductor Minimum
Specification Overall Rated tensile breaking
Classification
No. Kinds diameter with strength strength
armor (mm) (kN) (kN)
1243310 ACS 58 9.78 76.50 85 For earth wire

5 Requirements
The support clamp shall be designed so as to clamp definitely the conductor at the
support point on the angle. The support clamp shall be basically consisted of clamp body,
keeper, two U-bolts, nuts and washer. Support clamp shall conform to the physical and
mechanical requirements as follows.

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5.1 Material
The keeper and clamp body shall be made of high strength cast aluminum alloy in
accordance with ISO 3522 and be anodized for anti-corrosion. The whole surface of
support clamp shall be smooth and free from blemishes, malformations or any protrusion.
The bolts, nuts and washer shall be made from shall be made from galvanized steel of
very good quality in accordance with ISO 898.

5.2 Mechanical property

The mechanical breaking strength of support clamp shall be not less than requirements
specified in Table 1 of this specification. The support clamp shall have no slip at a lower
than 25% of the rated tensile strength of conductor held by that.
Bolts and nuts shall conform to the mechanical properties of ISO 898.
Washer shall have a minimum hardness of not less than 240HV in accordance with ISO
7089.

5.3 Hot-dip galvanizing

The bolts, nuts and washer shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with ISO 1460.
The mean coating mass shall be not less than 395g/m2 in accordance with ISO 1461. All
threads shall be cut or rolled before hot dip galvanizing.

5.4 Design requirements

The support clamp shall be designed so as to meet the following requirements;
(a) The support clamp shall be so designed that the effects of vibration on the earth wire
and on the clamps themselves, are minimized. The clamps shall be designed to avoid
localized pressure or damage to the earth wire.
(b) The support clamp shall have a groove suitable for correctly accommodating the earth
wire and shall be designed so that the conductor shall not be damaged maintaining the
circular when it is installed and in service.
(c) The support clamp shall have sufficient contact surface to avoid damage by fault
currents. The current carrying capacity shall not be less than that of the earth wire
(d) The grooves of support clamp shall be bell-mouthed at each end and support clamp
shall allow a minimum 20° of vertical and horizontal movement in both directions
without causing contact between the conductor and crossarms.
(e) Bolts and nuts shall be not less than M12 and not more than M18, and shall be
possible to tighten them from the upper side of the clamp. Bolts shall be long enough
to protrude outside the thread of the nut. The quantity of bolts shall be two and the
gap of bolts shall be not more than 50mm to be suitable for fixing on earth wire
connection shown in GES 12400.

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 (f) 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%.
(g) The recommended torque of clamp bolt shall not be less than 30Nm.

6 Tests
The supplier shall carry out the Type tests, Sample tests and Routine tests in accordance
with the latest edition of IEC 61284 and as specified in this specification.
All support clamps 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
support clamp 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.
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 Tests (According to IEC 61284)

Items Type tests Sample tests Routine tests

2)
Visual examination Clause 7 Clause 7 Clause 73)
Dimensional and material verification Clause 8 Clause 8 Clause 83)
Hot dip galvanizing Clause 93) Clause 9
Vertical damage and failure load test Clause 11 Clause 11 Clause 113)4)
Slip test Clause 11 Clause 11
Clamp bolt tightening test Clause 11 Clause 112)
2)
Inspection by attributes only
3)
By agreement between purchaser and supplier
4)
Only as regards damages load test

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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 fittings. The
marks shall be indelibly embedded on suitable position of clamp body. 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) Applicable conductor size or code name
(e) Cast code
(f) Minimum breaking strength

8 Packing and Delivery

The supplier shall provide packing of the support clamp as is required to prevent their
damage or deterioration during transit to their final destination and long period of storage.
The packing shall be sufficient to withstand, without limitation, rough handling during
transportation and the exposure to extreme temperatures, salt and precipitation.
(a) All support clamps shall be delivered from the factory to the specified site or GECOL
warehouse.
(b) Every 50 or some reasonable pieces of the support clamps shall be packaged in a stout
wood box being packaged with waterproof package.
(c) Each shipment, if necessary, shall include a detailed packing list identifying all items
by part number in a waterproof envelope.
(d) All support clamps shall be carefully loaded for protection during transportation.
On the package, a name plate shall be attached being not detachable and indelibly shall
include the appropriate items as the designation and dimension or quantity of product,
gross weight, the name and trade mark of supplier, etc. The characters shall be English
capital roman letters and Arabic numeral characters. The size of characters shall not be less
than 4mm.

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9 Document and certificate
The support clamp quoted by the supplier shall be approved by GECOL. The quantity of
document and certificates submitted shall be not less than three copies. The support clamp
shall conform to the latest edition of applicable standards including clause 2 of this
specification or any other equivalent international standards. The design and construction
of support clamp 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 safety data certificates and the table of component ratio of all chemical
materials or metal used for manufacturing
(d) Detailed cross-sectional drawing & plane figure 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.
(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)

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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 all 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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Annex A

Technical Data Sheet

No. Description Particulars

1 Applicable international standards

2 Manufacturer’s name
3 Designation of support clamp
4 Material of support clamp
a) Clamp body and keeper
b) Bolt, nut and washer, etc.
5 Applicable conductor size (mm2)
6 The diameter range of clamp body (mm)
7 Tensile strength of material used (N/mm2)
a) Clamp body and keeper
b) Bolt, nut and washer, etc.
8 Minimum slip load (kN)
9 Mean coating mass (g/m2)
a) Bolt
b) Nut
c) washer
10 Recommended torque of nut (Nm)
11 Weight of a support clamp (kg)

Signature :
Designation :
Name of Tenderer :

Date :

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