On Suspension Clamp

a) Magnetic power loss test

b) Clamp slip strength Vs torque test
c) Ozone Test on elastomer

On Dead end Tension Assembly

a) Electrical resistance test for dead end Assembly : As per IS:2486-(Part-I)
b) Heating cycle test for dead end Assembly : As per IS:2486-(Part-I)
c) Slip strength test for dead end assembly : As per IS:2486-(Part-I)
d) Ageing test on filler (if applicable)

Mid Span Compression Joint for Conductor

a) Chemical analysis of materials
b) Electrical resistance test: As per IS:2121 (Part-II)
c) Heating cycle test: As per IS:2121 (Part-II)
d) Slip strength test: As per Annexure-B

Repair Sleeve for Conductor

a) Chemical analysis of materials
b) Electrical resistance test: As per IS:2121 (Part-II)
c) Heating cycle test: As per IS:2121 (Part-II)

Connector for Conductor

a) Chemical analysis of materials
b) Electrical resistance test: As per IS:2121 (Part-II)
c) Heating cycle test: As per IS:2121 (Part-II)
d) Axial tensile load test on welded portion

Vibration Damper for Conductor

a) Chemical analysis of materials
b) Dynamic characteristics test*
c) Vibration analysis
d) Clamp slip test
e) Fatigue tests
f) Damper efficiency test : As per IS:9708
* Applicable for 4 R stock bridge dampers. For alternate type of vibration dampers
(permitted as per clause 2.5.2), as an alternative to dynamic characteristic test,
damper efficiency test as per IEEE-664 Power Manual may be proposed/ carried out by
the supplier.

Acceptance Tests

On Both Suspension Clamp and Tension Assembly

a) Visual Examination: As per IS:2486-(Part-I)
b) Verification of dimensions: As per IS:2486-(Part-I)
c) Galvanising/Electroplating test: As per IS:2486-(Part-I)
d) Mechanical strength test of each component: As per Annexure-B
e) Mechanical Strength test of welded joint: As per Annexure-B
f) Chemical analysis, hardness tests, grain size, inclusion rating & magnetic particle inspection for
forgings/castings

On Suspension Clamp only

a) Clamp Slip strength Vs Torque test for suspension clamp
b) Shore hardness test of elastomer cushion for AG suspension clamp
c) Bend test for armour rod set : As per IS:2121(Part-I)
d) Resilience test for armour rod set : As per IS:2121(Part-I)
e) Conductivity test for armour rods set : As per IS:2121(Part-I)

On Tension Hardware Fittings only

a) Slip strength test for dead end assembly : As per IS:2486 (Part-I)
d) Ageing test on filler (if applicable)

On Mid Span Compression Joint for Conductor

a) Visual examination and dimensional verification : As per IS:2121
b) Galvanizing test
c) Hardness test
d) Ageing test on filler (if applicable)

Connector for Conductor

a) Visual examination and dimensional verification : A s p e r IS:2121 (Part-II)
b) Axial tensile load test for welded portion

Repair Sleeve for Conductor

a) Visual examination and dimensional verification : A s p er IS:2121(Part-II)

Vibration Damper for Conductor

a) Visual examination and dimensional verification : As per IS:2121(Part-II)
b) Galvanizing test
 On damper masses
 On messenger cable
c) Verification of resonance frequencies
d) Clamp slip test
e) Clamp bolt torque test
f) Strength of the messenger cable
g) Mass pull off test
h) Dynamic characteristics test*
* Applicable for 4 R stock-bridge dampers. For alternate type of vibration dampers (permitted as
per clause 2.5.2), as an alternative to dynamic characteristic test, damper efficiency test as per
IEEE-664 Power Manual may be proposed/ carried out by the supplier.

Routine Tests

For Hardware Fittings

a) Visual examination IS:2486-(Part-I)
b) Proof Load Test

For conductor accessories

a) Visual examination and dimensional verification : As per IS:2121(Part-II)

Tests During Manufacture on all components as applicable

a) Chemical analysis of Zinc used for galvanizing IS:2486-(Part-I)
b) Chemical analysis mechanical metallographic test and magnetic particle inspection for
malleable castings
c) Chemical analysis, hardness tests and magnetic particle inspection for forging