Specification No. CSC-72/DH/UH/P&D/2012-2013

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Specification No. CSC-72/DH/UH/P&D/2012-2013
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
ANCHOR (DEAD END) & SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES
FOR
LT AERIAL BUNCHED CABLES
FOR
WORKING VOLTAGE UPTO AND INCLUDING 1100 VOLTS
Issue Month : May 2012 Common Specification Committee
(CSC Approval Date 1.6.2011)
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ANCHOR (DEAD END) & SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES

FOR LT AERIAL BUNCHED CABLES FOR WORKING VOLTAGE UPTO AND INCLUDING
1100 VOLTS.
1. SCOPE
This specification covers the design, manufacture, assembly, testing and supply of Accessories
for anchoring & suspending Aerial Bunched Cables rated 1100 volts and insulated with cross-
linked polyethylene and aluminium alloy messenger which may be bare or insulated.
2. CLIM ATIC CONDITIONS

The equipment shall work satisfactorily under the following climatic conditions:-
i) Location At various locations in the
state of Haryana
o
ii) Maximum ambient temperature ( C) 60
o
iii) Minimum ambient air temperature ( C) -5
o
iv) Maximum average daily ambient temperature ( C) 40
v) Maximum yearly weighed average ambient 32
o
temperature ( C)
vi) Maximum altitude above mean sea level (m) 1000
vii) Minimum Relative Humidity (%) 26
viii) Maximum Relative Humidity (%) 95
ix) Average no of Rainy days/ year 120
x) Average annual rainfall 900 mm
xi) Maximum wind pressure 195 kg/m sq.
The equipment shall be for use in moderately hot and humid tropical climate, conducive to rust
and fungus growth
3. REFERENCE STANDARDS
The design, performance and test requirements shall confirm to this specification and the
following standards. However in case of any conflict, the requirements of this specification shall
prevail.
1.0 NFC 33-040 Suspension Equipments

2.0 NFC 33-041 Anchoring Devices
3.0 NFC 33-003 Corrosion Resistance
4.0 NFC 20-540 Climatic Ageing
5.0 IS 14255 LV Aerial Bunched Cables
6.0 REC Specification 32/1984 for Aerial Bunched Cable for LT Lines
7.0 IS 8130: Conductors for Insulated cables
8.0 IS 7098 Part 1: XLPE Insulated Cables for working voltages upto 3.3 KV
9.0 IS 398 Part IV : aluminium alloy conductors
10.0 IS 2486 Part 1 : Metal Fittings of Insulators …. Upto 1100 volts
11.0 ASTM A 480 : Stainless Steel
The Devices shall also be compatible with the cables of sizes & dimensions as defined in the
Cable Specifications for the cables with which they are intended to be used, and this specification.
4. CABLE DAT A
The standard sizes and characteristics of the phase and street lighting conductors, messenger
wires shall be as specified in REC specification 32/1984 or IS: 14255-1995.
Number of wires Approximate Breaking

Description of ABC Overall Load
Sl. No (Insulated Messenger) Diameter Messenger
Phase Messenger
mm KN (Min)
1 1 C x 25 mm² + 1 C x 25 mm² 7 7 22.4 7
2 3 C x 50 mm² + 1 C x 35 mm² + 1 C x 16 mm² 7 7 28.4 9.8
3 3 C x 95 mm² + 1 C x 70 mm² + 1 C x 16 mm² 7 7 37.5 14

Table 1 : ABC Description and Technical Data

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5. THE ABC ACCESSORIES ANCHOR (DEAD END) & SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES
The Accessories of LT XLPE suitable for Insulated Aerial Bunched Cables (ABC) described in
Table:1 are specified below:
a) Their design should incorporate specific features to prevent damage to the insulation while
meeting the required electrical, mechanical & thermal requirements.
b) The accessories should provide “Double Insulation” so that a single point failure of
insulation will not result in the system tripping.
The ABC Accessories shall consist of the following:
Sl.No Description Application

For fitting onto a pole for anchoring the end of
a) Anchoring Assembly (AA) a length of ABC, or for a major change in
direction.
For supporting a length of ABC at an
b) Suspension Assembly (SA) intermediate pole in a length, with small angle
of deviation.
For fixing clamps to pole through aluminium
c) Stainless Steel strap & Buckles bracket for dead end, suspension and service
clamp pole brackets.
To provide the service connections to
d) Service Clamps
consumers.
To provide an anchoring point for service
e) Service Pole Brackets
clamps
Table 2 : ABC Accessory Desription
6. ANCHORING CLAMP FOR NEUTRAL MESSENGER (INULATED OR BARE)

Anchoring assemblies are used to firmly attach the messenger of ABC to a concrete or steel pole
and transmit the mechanical tension.
• at the end of a run

• at a major change in direction of over 30 degrees.
The clamp should consists of an Aluminium alloy corrosion resistant casted body or climatically
resistant polymer material, flexible rope sling (“bail”) of stainless steel and self adjusting plastic
wedges which shall anchor/hold the neutral messenger. The following key criterion to be followed
for the design of the same
a) There shall be no loosable part in the process of clamping arrangement

b) Locking mechanism should be wege type self locking. Wedges are to be made of high
strength, climatic resistance Engineering Plastic with glass fibre.
6.1 Anchoring Assembly
Each Anchoring Assembly shall include.
• One number pole bracket.

• One number wedge type tension clamp as described above
Anchoring assemblies shall be supplied in sets to ensure compatibility of the materials

against corrosion or wear of moving parts.
6.2 Pole Bracket for Anchoring Assembly
The pole bracket shall be made out of a single piece of Aluminium alloy suitable for attachment to
a pole by two stainless Steel straps of 20mm ±0.2 x 0.7mm ±0.05 and buckle as described later
in this specification. (or M16 Hot dip galvanized steel bolts also can be used)
The pole bracket should be designed with a closed hook; to ensure that Flexible rope (Bail)
cannot slip out at any angle. The inner side of the bracket should be min 100 mm from the surface
of the pole.

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The pole bracket should be tested for the loads not less than slip strength of Clamp with the load
applied at an angle of 45° from the normal to the surface of mounting of the bracket as shown in
Fig :1 and comply for load requirement mentioned
Figure 1
Messenger Conductor T-Final

T-Start
Size Range Rating <30mm & no-break
(1 Minute) (KN)
(mm²) (KN)
25 - 70 1500 Kg 12.0 15.0
Table 3 : Load Requirement of tension (Dead-End) Brackets
6.3 Flexible Rope (Bail) of Anchor Assembly
1. The Anchoring assembly shall be supplied with a stainless steel flexible Rope to connect
the Tension Clamp to the Pole Bracket.
2. The flexible Rope forming past of clamp should be of length to maintain at least 150mm
distance between bracket and body of clamp and shall have sufficient mechanical
strength to withstand the mechanical test for the complete assembly tests in this
specification, as per Table 3 above.
3. The rope should have sufficient flexibility to ease the torsional movement of the ABC
System.
4. The Rope should be pre-fitted with compression type end fittings which needs to be
removable and re-fittable at one side of the clamp and locked at the other end of the
anchoring clamp.
5. A wear resistant moveable saddle should be un-loosably fitted on the Rope to prevent
abrasion at the point of fitting into the tension bracket. Saddle to be made of plastic for
insulation.
6. Rope should have sufficient mechanical strength to withstand the mechanical test for the
complete assembly tests in this specification.
6.4 Wedge Type Tension Clamp for Anchoring Assembly
1. Wedge type clamps shall be used for clamping the messenger without damaging the
insulation in case of insulated messenger or strands in the cable of bare messenger.
2. The clamp shall be capable of clamping an uncut messenger so that it can continue
without break to the connecting point or next span.
3. The clamp shall be of aluminium or polymeric body with fully insulating type of
mechanical and weather resisting thermoplastic wedges for both bare & insulated
messenger.
4. No bolts or loose parts are allowed as part of the Clamping system.
5. No tools shall be needed for fitting the messenger into the clamp.
6. The clamp shall be self tightening and capable of holding without slippage the load
specified in Table – 4
Messenger Conductor
Size Range
T start T final
(mm²) Rating (Kg)
(1Minute) (KN) (KN)
Section Area
2 Dia (mm)
(mm )
25 - 35 8 - 11 1000 8.0 10.0
50 - 70 11 - 14 1500 12.0 15.0
Table 4 : Load Requirement of tension (Dead-End) Clamps

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7. TESTING REQUIREMENTS OF ANCHORING ASSEMBLY (FOR INSULATED OR BARE
MESSENGER)
The following tests are intended to establish design characteristics.
Acceptance
Sl No. Test Type Test Routine Test
Test
1 Visual X X
2 Dimensional X X
3 Mechanical & Slip strength X X X
Mech strength of Bracket &
4 X X X
SS Strap with Buckle
5 Voltage X X
6 Corrosion X
7 Climatic X
Table 5 : Classification of Test of Anchoring Assembly
7.1 Visual
Design Aspects of the Anchoring Clamp needs to be visually verified as per the descriptions of
this specification and criteria defined by the manufacturer in the quality plan and as accepted by
customer. Following Mandatory marking should be available.
7.1.1 Marking
Anchoring Clamp, Bracket, Stainless Steel Strap and Buckle should bear
- Manufacturers trade mark and logo
- Product Code or Reference
- Traceability Code /Batch Number
7.1.2 Dimensional
Overall dimension to be verified against the GA Drawings. All Dimensional
requirement mentioned in this specification should be verified.
7.2 Mechanical & Slip Strength Test

The Anchoring assembly should be fitted at both side of a cable one meter from the end, in the
proposed manner as shown in figure 2 below, on a suitable support.
After fitting the required messenger in the clamp, load should be increased to “T-Start” as
mentioned in Table 4 and held for 1 minute then increased up to “T-Final” and relased.
7.2.1 Requirements
There shall be no breakdown of any part of clamp assembly or slippage not greater than 5mm of
messenger in relation to the clamp.
Figure 2
Item
Anchoring Clamp, mounted on Bracket with SS

1 Neutral Messenger
Strap and Buckle
2 Load Cell Mechanical Tension Adjustment
3 Tensioning Device
4 minimum 1 meter

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7.3 Voltage Test
• Voltage test is carried out on anchor clamps to ensure no damage is caused to the
insulated messenger and no separate earthing of pole is required in case of bare
messenger.
• A conductive rod of dia. corresponding to the average dia. that can be accommodated in
the clamp is fitted into the clamp, protruding by approx. 50mm at each end of the
tightening piece as shown in figure 3 below.
• The rod and clamp is subjected to tensile load as stated in Table 6 below when fixed to a
support in its normal manner.
• A power frequency voltage of 6 kV is applied for 1 minute between the rod and
conductive part of the clamp, or fixation point in absence of conductive part.
7.3.1 Requirements
No breakdown or flashover shall occur. There shall be no tripping due to leakage with a
setting of 10 ± 0.5 mA.
Figure 3
Item
1 Conductive Part 4 Added Insulation
2 Clamp Body 5 Test Voltage
3 Bare metallic rod
Neutral Messenger Size

Load Applied
Section Area (KN)
2 Dia (mm)
(mm )
25 - 35 8 - 11 2.0
50 - 70 11 - 14 4.0
Table 6 : Load Requirement for Voltage test
7.4 Corrosion Test

This test is carried out on the wedge type anchor clamp only.
The tested clamp is installed horizontally at both ends of the neutral messenger. The free length
between anchoring clamps shall be 0.5 m approximately. The longitudinal opening of the
anchoring clamp is placed downwards. This assembly is submitted to the corrosion test as per
NFC 33 003.
Detailed definitions and charactriasation of the test is as defined in Annexe A of this document.

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7.4.1 Requirements
A) Mechanical Strength Test
At the end of the corrosion cycle and after a recovery period of at least 24 h but not exceeding 72
h at the labortary atmospehere, the assembly is rinsed with deminerized water and then it is
submitted to test defined in clause 6.2 of this specification. Load to be increased to values defined
in Table 7 below.
No continuopus slippage of slippage of neutral messenger, or clamp break down should occur
before the value specified in Table -7 below.
Minimum Load
Section Area Applied (KN)
2 Dia (mm)
(mm )
25 - 35 8 - 11 8.0
50 - 70 11 - 14 12.0
Table 7 : Load Requirement for Tension Clamps after Corrosion & Climatic agieng test
B) Corrosion Resistance
No traces of rust shall be observed on steel parts of the clamp.
7.5 Climatic Ageing Test

This test is carried out on the wedge type anchor clamp only.
The tested clamp is installed horizontally at both ends of the neutral messenger. The free length
between anchoring clamps shall be 0.5 m approximately.
- 6 weekly cycles are required at the enclosure temperature of (70 ± 2) ºC for phases A & C.
- The samples longitudinal opening faces the light source.
This test is carried out on the anchoring assembly which is submitted to corrosion test as per NFC
20 540.
Detaled definitions and charactriasation of the test is as defined in Annexe A of this document.
7.5.1 Requirements
A) Mechanical Strength Test
After exposure to climatic cycle as per the above standard, mechanical test as defined in clause
6.2 of this specification. Load to be increased to values defined in Table 7.
No continuopus slippage of slippage of neutral messenger nor clamp break down should occur
before the value specified in Table -7 below.
B) Voltage Test
(This test is not applicable for clamps with bare messenger)

The voltage generator shall trip for a leakage current of (10.0 ± 0.5) mA.
The end of neutral messenger, on which the anchoring clamp is fitted, is capped in order to avoid
any flashover and the bracket is earthed.
An increasing A.C voltage is applied up to 10kV between the bracket and the neutral messemger
conductor at the other end of the piece of cable, at a rate of approximately 1kV/S. This voltage is
maintained for 30 min.
No breakage of neutral sheath shall occur.
C) Common test requirement: visual inspection
The marking allowing the identification of the samples shall be legible when examined with normal
or corrected vision, without magnification.
8. SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY (FOR INSULATED OR BARE MESSENGER)

Suspension Assembly is used for supporting an ABC by installation on the messenger at an
intermediate point of support such as a pole. It can accommodate small angles of deviation upto
30 deg.

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The clamp should be designed to hang L.T – AB cable with bare or insulated neutral messengers.
The neutral messengers should be fixed by an adjustable grip device. A movable link should allow
longitudinal and transversal movement of the clamp body.
• There should be no loosable part in the process of clamping arrangement.

• The clamp and the link should be made of Polymer to provide an additional Insulation
between the cable and the pole to eliminate need for earthing.
• The clamps and movable links should be made of weather and UV resistant polymer.
• Clamps should be fixed to the pole by aluminium bracket. Bracket should be made of
corrosion resistant aluminium alloy and suitable for fixing to pole by means of two S S
Strap of 20mm ±0.2 x 0.7mm ±0.05 mm and SS Buckles.
• Ultimate tensile strength of the clamp should not be less than 90% of messenger
strength (see table 1) in direction perpendicular to the direction of the messenger.
Each Suspension Assembly shall consist of:
• One number Suspension Bracket.

• One number moveable (articulated) connecting link.
• One number Suspension Clamp.
Suspension Assemblies shall be supplied in sets to ensure compatibility of the materials against
corrosion or wear of rotating/moving parts.
8.1 Suspension Clamp of Suspension Assembly
• Suspension Clamps are used for locking the messenger of the ABC Bundle without
damaging the insulation if any or allowing the messenger to become dismounted from
the fitting.
• The suspension clamp shall be made fully of insulating type of mechanically strong and
weather resistant plastic.
• The suspension clamp shall be suitable for a minimum messenger wire size range of 25
to 54 sq mm.
• Suspension Clamps for bare messengers shall be different from and easily
distinguishable from those for insulated messengers
• Bolts and hand tools shall not be required for fixing and locking the messenger in the
clamp.
• There should be no losable parts in the Suspension clamp
• The suspension clamp shall be unloosably fitted to the suspension assembly.
8.2 Movable (articulated) link of Suspension assembly
Movable links are used betweenthe suspension bracket and the suspension clamp to allow a
degree of movement and flexibility between the two.
• Movable links should be made fully of insulating type of mechanically strong and weather
resistant plastic.
• The movable link shall be unloosably fitted to the suspension assembly.
8.3 Suspension Bracket of Suspension assembly

The Suspension Bracket shall be made from single piece aluminium alloy suitable for attachment
to a pole by
a) Two stainless steel straps 20mm ±0.2 x 0.7mm ±0.05 mm and S S buckles
The Suspension Bracket shall be provided with an upper bulge to prevent the clamp from
turning over on the Bracket for more than 45° from the horizontal or to within less than 60 mm
from the pole.
The Suspension Bracket should be so designed to ensure that the Movable link cannot slip
out of it.
9. TESTING REQUIREMENTS OF SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

The following tests are intended to establish design characteristics.

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Acceptance
Test
1 Visual X X
2 Dimensional X X
3 Mechanical X X X
4 Slip strength X X
5 Voltage X X
6 Corrosion X
7 Climatic X
Table 8 : Classification of Test of Suspension Assembly
9.1 Visual
Design Aspects of the Suspension assembly needs to be visually verified as per the descriptions
of this specification and criteria defined by the manufacturer in the quality plan and as accepted
by customer. Following Mandatory marking should be available.
9.1.1 Marking
Suspension Clamp, Bracket, Stainless Steel Strap and Buckle should bear
- Product Code or Reference
9.1.2 Dimensional
Overall dimension to be verified against the GA Drawings. All Dimensional
requirement mentioned in this specification should be verified.
9.2 Mechanical Test

Mechanical tests on Suspension Assembly to be carried out separately for Suspension sub-
assembly in cluding movable link and aluminium bracket.
9.2.1 Mechanical Test of Suspension Sub-Assembly

The sub assembly should be fitted in the proposed manner on a suitable support using the SS
Straps and buckles.
The Sub Assembly of movable link and suspension body shall be subjected to a vertically
downward load of 90% of the value shown in Table 9, applied as shown in figure 4 below.
9.2.1.1 Requirement
There shall be no breakdown of any part of clamp assembly or slippage of messenger in relation
to the clamp.

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Figure 4
Item
1 Movable Link 3 Neutral Messenger
2 Suspension Clamp 4 Rigid Fixture
Messenger Conductor
Size Range
T start T final
(mm²) Rating (Kg)
(1Minute) (KN) (1Minute) (KN)
Section Area
2 Dia (mm)
(mm )
25 - 70 6 - 14 1000 9.6 12.0
Table 9 : Load Requirement of Suspension Clamps

9.2.2 Mechanical Test of Suspension Aluminium Bracket
Bracket for Suspension Clamp to be installed with SS Straps and Buckles and load to be applied
at an angle of 33° as shown in the figure 5 below.
9.2.2.1 Requirement
Bracket should withstand a minimum load of 90% of the value shown in Table 10 below.
Figure 5
Messenger Conductor T-Final

T-Start
Size Range Rating <30mm & no-break
(1 Minute) (KN)
(mm²) (KN)
25 - 70 1500 Kg 10.0 12.0
Table 10 : Load Requirement of Suspension Brackets
9.3 Slip Strength Test

A sample of neutral messenger shall be fitted into a fixed suspension clamp and subjected to a
gradually applied longitudinal load of 300 N. Test setup will be similar to as shown in figure 6
below.
9.3.1.1 Requirement
Clamp should hold a miniumum of 300N without any slippage which is greater 5mm .

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Figure 6
Item
1 Clamp to be tested 3 Fixed Point
2 Marking on the cable
9.4 Voltage Test

A copper foil is wrapped at the clamping point around the maximum size of Messenger allowed in
that clamp. An ac voltage of 6 KV is applied between the copper foil and nearest conductive point
of the clamp or, in its absence, to the point of fixation. Generalised test setup is as shown in the
figure 7 below
9.4.1.1 Requirement
The voltage should be withstood for 1 minute without breakdown or flashover.
Figure 7
Item
1 Aluminium Bracket 3 Neutral Sheath
2 Suspension Clmap 4 Copper Foil
9.5 Corrosion Test

This test is carried out on the suspension assembly which is submitted to corrosion test as per
NFC 33 003.
There are 4 cycles of 14 days.
A 30 cm piece of neutral messemger is installed in the clamp. A mass of (1.0 ± 0.1) Kg is hung to
the clamp, so as to make contact between the metallic parts, and possibly induce galvanic
corrosion of dissimilar metals.
9.5.1 Requirements
At the end of the corrosion cycles and after a recovering period of at least 24 h but not exceeding 72 h at
the laboratory atmosphere, the assemblies shall be submitted to the mechanical test defined in sub-clause
After exposure to corrosion cycle as per the above standard, mechanical test with set up as defined in
clause 8.2.1. The load is increased to a value as mentioned in Table 11.
There shall be no break down.
Minimum Load
Section Area Applied (KN)
2 Dia (mm)
(mm )
25 - 70 6 - 14 9.0
Table 11 : Load Requirement of Suspension Clamps after Corrosion Tests

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9.6 Climatic Ageing Test
This test is carried out on the anchoring assembly which is submitted to climatic ageing test as
per NFC 20 540.
- 6 weekly cycles are required at the enclosure temperature (70±2)ºC for phases A and C,
- The suspension assemblies are installed vertically, th opening for introducing the cable of
one is facing the light source, and the other one installed in the opposite direction.
9.6.1 Requirements
At the end of the climatic ageing cycles and after a recovering period of at least 24 h but not
exceeding 72 h at the laboratory atmosphere, the assemblies shall be submitted to the following
tests.
A) Voltage Test
The voltage test defined in 8.4 of this specification is carried out and there should not be failure.
B) Mechanical Strength Test

The mechanical strength test is applied to the two assemblies having passed the voltage test
above.
The bracket is fitted on the test set definedAfter exposure to climatic cycle as per the above
standard, mechanical test as defined in clause 6.2 of this specification. Load to be increased to
values defined in Table 11 Above.
No continuopus slippage of slippage of neutral messenger nor clamp break down should occur
before the value specified in Table -11 Above.
10. STAINLESS STEEL STRAP AND BUCKLES

The stainless steel strap shall consist of
a) Stainless steel strap of size 20mm ±0.2 x 0.7mm ±0.05 mm and shall have tensile
strength of 7.5KN min., elongation 30% Min, finish 2B, and the stainless steel
material shall be of high mechanical strength, corrosion and wear resistant as per
ASTM SS 202.
b) Tensile strength of strap is to be min 7.5KN to be tested on a loop with buckle.
Number of loops for mounting the bracket on pole to be allocated as per load
requirement for dead-end and suspension clamp specified in this specification.
c) The SS Strap should be engraved with the name of the Manufacturer and length at
a distance of aprox 250 mm.
d) The S S buckle to suit above strap shall be used to tension & fix it. It should have a
slot width of not less than 20.5 mm x 1.5 mm
e) The Buckle should be made from ASTM SS 304 of thickness not less than 1.2 mm.
f) S S Strap should be supplied in 50 meter roll in plastic dispenser.
g) Buckles should be supplied in plastic bags containing 100 pcs per bag.
10.1 TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR STAINLESS STEEL STRAP AND BUCKLES

Type tests on SS Straps and Buckles shall consist of Cheical Analysis Test Report of
Composition. In addition the SS Strap should have been type tested for Tensile Strength and
Ultimate Elongation.
Acceptance
Test
1 Visual X X
2 Dimensional X X
3 Tensile X X X
Chemical and Mechanical
4 X
Prpoerties
10.2 Visual
Design Aspects of the SS Strap and Buckle needs to be visually verified as per the descriptions of
this specification and criteria defined by the manufacturer in the quality plan and as accepted by

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10.2.1 Marking
Stainless Steel Strap and Buckle should bear engraved with
- Length Indication every 250mm
10.3 Dimensional
Width and Thickness of straps to be verified as mentioned in this specification.
Tolerance for the same as below
Width = 20mm ±0.2 mm

Thickness = 0.7mm ±0.05 mm.
10.4 Tensile Test

One loop of SS Strap to be installed on a device similar to pole using Buckle and needs to be
tested for a minimum tensile strength .
10.4.1 Requirements
The Strap and Buckle should withstand a load of minimum 7.5KN without breaking or slippage. .
10.5 Chemical Composition
Material composition and properties mentioned in this specification for SS Strap and Buckle to be
evaluated and cross verified with ASTM standard
10.5.1 Requirements
The values should be in accordance with ASTM standard.
11. SERVICE CLAMPS

Service clamps are used for tensionaning the service cable on poles in order to ensure the proper
installation of service cables and connectors.
The following features requested are to be met for the qualification criteria of service clamps
1. The service clamps should be designed to anchor insulated service cable, XLPE insulated,
armoured/unarmoured PVC sheathed as per IS: 7098 Part-1 or PVC insulated armoured /
unarmoured as per IS 1554 Part-1.
2. The clamp should be made of polymer type wedges sliding inside the body to be installed
without using any tool.
3. The clamp body receving the wedges should be made of weather proof & UV resistant
polymer.
4. Breaking load of the clamp should not be less than 2 kN
5. The clamp should be easy to open type fixing to brackets or pigtails.
6. Hook of the clamp should be made of stainless steel
7. The clamp should be tested to prove mechanical strength as per respective NFC 33 042.
8. Supplier name and identification be marked in the clamp and suitable batch code
traceabilty should be provided.
9. Type test reports for the following test should be submitted as per NFC – 33-042
i. Mechanical Test
ii. Voltage Test
11.1 TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE CLAMPS

Type tests on service clamps shall consist of the following
Acceptance
Test
1 Visual X X
2 Dimensional X X
3 Voltage X X
4 Mechanical test X X X

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11.2 Visual
Design Aspects of the service clamps needs to be visually verified as per the descriptions of this
specification and criteria defined by the manufacturer in the quality plan and as accepted by
11.2.1 Marking
Service Clamps should bear engraved with
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11.3 Dimensional
As per approved drawing..
11.4 Tensile Test

As per NFC 33 042.
11.4.1 Requirements
Minimum 2 KN
12. SERVICE BRACKETS

Pole mounted Service brackets are are used for anchoring the ervice clamps.
The following features requested are to be met for the qualification criteria of service brackets
1. The service brackets should be be made of aluminium alloy with 3-Way service provision
each suitable for holding miniumum 2-Service clamps.
2. The design should be as shown in the genral arrangement section of this specification.
3. Type test reports for the following test should be submitted
i. Mechanical Test
12.1 TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE BRACKETS

Type tests on service clamps shall consist of the following
Acceptance
Test
1 Visual X X
2 Dimensional X X
3 Mechanical test X X X
12.2 Visual
Design Aspects of the service brackets needs to be visually verified as per the descriptions of this
specification and criteria defined by the manufacturer in the quality plan and as accepted by
12.2.1 Marking
Service Clamps should bear engraved with
12.3 Dimensional
As per approved drawing..

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12.4 Tensile Test
The service clamps are installed in the testing M/C to eavalaute the strength in different loading
pattarm as shown.
The minimum breaking load for different loads F1, F2, F3 and F4 should be a minimum of 15KN
12.4.1 Requirements
Minimum 15 KN in any direction.
13. SAMPLING PLAN FOR ACCEPTANCE TEST

Sampling Plan for acceptance tests on Anchor, Suspension Clamp Assemblies, SS Straps and Buckles are
as per ISO 2859-1 as mentioned below.
13.1 For Visual and Dimensional

Sampling Level: General Inspection Level 1
AQL: 4% Rejection in sample size acceptable
SL NO LOT SIZE SAMPLE SIZE
1 2 to 8 2
2 9 to 15 2
3 16 to 25 3
4 26 to 50 5
5 51 to 90 5
6 91 to 150 8
7 151 to 280 13
8 281 to 500 20
9 501 to 1200 32
10 1201 to 3200 50
11 3201 to 10000 80
12 10001 to 35000 125
13 35001 to 150000 200
14 150001 to 500000 315
15 500001& over 500
13.2 For Mechanical & Voltage

Sampling Level: Special Inspection Level S-2
AQL: 0.1% Rejection in sample size acceptable
SL NO LOT SIZE SAMPLE SIZE
1 2 to 8 2
2 9 to 15 2
3 16 to 25 2

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4 26 to 50 3
5 51 to 90 3
6 91 to 150 3
7 151 to 280 5
8 281 to 500 5
9 501 to 1200 5
10 1201 to 3200 8
11 3201 to 10000 8
12 10001 to 35000 13
13 35001 to 150000 13
14 150001 to 500000 13
15 500001& over 13
14. QUALIFICATION TEST REPORTS

For all accessories, the Qualification Test Report should be from an Independent NABL
Accredited Laboratory like CPRI or the International Laboratory Accreditation Corporation, Mutual
Recognitions Arrangement ( ILAC,MRA) signatory Laboratory like COFRAC.
15. TYPICAL GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DIAGROM

15.1 Dead End (Anchor) Clamp for insulated or bare messenger, with Pole Bracket and SS Strap
15.2 Suspension Clamp for insulated or bare , with Pole Bracket and SS Strap

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15.3 Service Clamps
15.4 Service Brackets
Service Bracket Stainless Steel straps
Stainless Steel Buckles
15.5 Servicing Arrangement

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16. TYPICAL DRAWINGS
16.1 Typical Drawing of Dead-End (Anchoring Assembly)

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16.2 Typical Drawing of Dead-End (Suspension Assembly)

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16.3 Typical Drawing of service Clamps

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16.4 Typical Drawing of Service Bracket

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16.5 Typical Drawing of Stainless Steel Strap & Buckle

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19. GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULAR FORM AT

19.1 GTP form for Dead-End (Anchoring Assembly)
1 Type of Clamp Dead end clamp Assembly
2 Name & Address of the Manufacturer
3 Standard NFC 33-041.

4 Range of messenger size
5 Type of design Wedge Type

6 Installation (with / without disassembly) Without disassemblying (Ready-to-use)
7 Type & grade Metallic / Nonmetallic Material Al alloy for Body and Thermo plastic for
Wedges
8 Marking
9 Colour of Nonmetallic parts Black
10 Dimensions (mm) GA Drawing enclosed
11 Approximate weight (Kg)
12 Breaking Load (KN) as per TNEB requirement
(Acceptance test)
13 Di-Electric test Yes.Withstand Min 6 KV AC for1minute
(Min 6 KV AC for 1 minute)
14 Maximum load holding capacity (KN)
15 Max. vertical load sustained by clamp (KN.)
16 Is type test report enclosed as per NFC 33-041 Yes
19.2 GTP form for Suspension Assembly
11 Type of Clamp Suspension Clamp Assembly

2 Name of the Manufacturer
3 Address of the Manufacturer
4 Standard NFC 33-040.
5 Type
6 Range of conductor size
7 Installation (with / without disassembly) Without disassemblying (Ready-to-use)
8 Is bracket & movable link included Yes
9 Type & grade Metallic / Nonmetallic Al alloy for Bracket &Thermo plastic for
Material Suspension Clamp body,Movable link &
Lever
10 Marking
11 Colour of Nonmetallic parts Black
12 Breaking Load (KN) 12 KN
13 High voltage test (Acceptance test) Yes.Withstand Min 6 KV AC for 1minute
14 Maximum load holding capacity (KN)
(Acceptance test)
15 Max. longitudinal load sustained by clamp
(Acceptance test)
16 Are all type test reports as per NFC 33 Yes
040 enclosed

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19.3 GTP form for Service Clamp
Sl No Particulars
1
Name of the Manufacturer
2 Application standard NFC 33 042
3 Is any metallic part carrying potential in operation No

exposed during installation
4 Type clamping mechanism Wedge Type
5 Material of clamps Climatic resistant thermo plastic.

6 Ultimate tensile strength 2 kN
7 Minimum and maximum overall cable dia accomodated
8 Marking and identification on the clamps
9 Are all type test reports submitted as per REC / NFC 33 Yes.
042?
19.4 GTP form for Service Bracket
1 Type of Bracket Service Bracket
2 Name of the Manufacturer

3 Place of Manufacturer
4 Type of design 6-Line Servicing
5 Type & grade Metallic / Nonmetallic Material Al Alloy
6 Dimensions (MM)
7 Approximate weight (Kg)
8 Ultimate Tensile Strength (KN) 15 KN (Minimum)

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19.5 GTP form for SS Strap
Sl. No. Parameters Unit Value

1 Material composition -
2 Weight of the material Kg/m

3 Tensile strength KN/Sq.mm
4 Type test report for -
Tensile strength
19.6 GTP form for Buckle
Sl. No. Parameters Unit Value
1 Material composition -
2 Weight of the material Grams
3 Tensile strength KN/Sq.mm
Type test report for

4 - Enclosed
A.Tensile strength

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ANNEXURE – A
1. Climatic Ageing Test
The samples are submitted to the climatic ageing test as per NFC 20-540 or HD 626-2 sub-
clause 2.5.1 with following details. During the test the wavelength and intensity of the UV
at the location of the Connector under test shall be measured and must meet with the
requirements of the Test Procedure of NFC 20 -540.
6 weekly cycles are required at the enclosure temperature (70±2)°C for phases A & C. After
completion of the Climatic Test, and after more than 24 hours but within 72 hours under
ambient conditions, the connector shall be tested with requirement as below:
2. Corrosion Test
Equipments for aerial networks with bare or insulated cables are submitted to more or less
humid and corrosive natural atmospheres.
The two main factors involved in atmosphere corrosiveness after the duration during which
a surface stays we are :
- Chloride ion, mainly in marine atmosphere :

- Suphur dioxide, mainly in industrial atmosphere ;
- Occasionally, both at the same time, in, iced, marine and industrial atmospheres.
The connector is installed with a main core and with 1 or 2 minimum cross-section tap
core(s). The connector is placed in the middle of the main core of 0.5 m to 1.5 m. Then it is
tightened up to the minimum torque indicated by the manufacturer.
Then the corrosion test defined in the standard NFC 33 003 is applied to the connector
and conductor.
There are 4 cycles of 14 days. Each 14 day period, or basic module, comprises two
weekly sequences:
- 7 Days (168 h) with salt spray exposure; Concentration shall be (5±1)% in weight and
the enclosure temperature shall be maintained at (35±2)°C.
- & cycles of 24 h (168h), each cycle including 8 h exposure with saturated humidity and
high sulphur doixide conenet atmosphere (that is 56h), and a 16h exposure at the
laboratory atmosphere by opening the enclosure door (that is 112h). volume
concentration of sulphur dioxide shall be 0.067%. Each cycle of 24 h includes first a 8 h
heating period, and secondly a 16 h rest period. During the first period the temperature
is raised to (40±3)°C in a humidity saturated atmosphere. During the second period the
enclosure remains at ambient temperature.
No cleaning shall be performed between both sequences.

At the end of each 14day period, the samples shall be cleaned first by normal water for 5
minutes to 10 min and then by dematerialized water for the same duration. Water
temperature shall not exceed 35°C during both operations.

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Specification No. CSC-72/DH/UH/P&D/2012-2013

ANCHOR (DEAD END) & SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES

LT AERIAL BUNCHED CABLES

WORKING VOLTAGE UPTO AND INCLUDING 1100 VOLTS

Issue Month : May 2012 Common Specification Committee

(CSC Approval Date 1.6.2011)

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ANCHOR (DEAD END) & SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES

2. CLIM ATIC CONDITIONS

1.0 NFC 33-040 Suspension Equipments

Number of wires Approximate Breaking

1 1 C x 25 mm² + 1 C x 25 mm² 7 7 22.4 7

2 3 C x 50 mm² + 1 C x 35 mm² + 1 C x 16 mm² 7 7 28.4 9.8

3 3 C x 95 mm² + 1 C x 70 mm² + 1 C x 16 mm² 7 7 37.5 14

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The ABC Accessories shall consist of the following:

Sl.No Description Application

6. ANCHORING CLAMP FOR NEUTRAL MESSENGER (INULATED OR BARE)

• at the end of a run

a) There shall be no loosable part in the process of clamping arrangement

• One number pole bracket.

Anchoring assemblies shall be supplied in sets to ensure compatibility of the materials

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Messenger Conductor T-Final

25 - 70 1500 Kg 12.0 15.0

Table 3 : Load Requirement of tension (Dead-End) Brackets

6.3 Flexible Rope (Bail) of Anchor Assembly

Table 4 : Load Requirement of tension (Dead-End) Clamps

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7.2 Mechanical & Slip Strength Test

Anchoring Clamp, mounted on Bracket with SS

2 Load Cell Mechanical Tension Adjustment

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Neutral Messenger Size

Table 6 : Load Requirement for Voltage test

7.4 Corrosion Test

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7.5 Climatic Ageing Test

(This test is not applicable for clamps with bare messenger)

No breakage of neutral sheath shall occur.

C) Common test requirement: visual inspection

8. SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY (FOR INSULATED OR BARE MESSENGER)

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• There should be no loosable part in the process of clamping arrangement.

Each Suspension Assembly shall consist of:

• One number Suspension Bracket.

8.1 Suspension Clamp of Suspension Assembly

8.2 Movable (articulated) link of Suspension assembly

8.3 Suspension Bracket of Suspension assembly

9. TESTING REQUIREMENTS OF SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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by customer. Following Mandatory marking should be available.

- Manufacturers trade mark and logo

- Product Code or Reference

- Traceability Code /Batch Number

requirement mentioned in this specification should be verified.

9.2 Mechanical Test

assembly in cluding movable link and aluminium bracket.

9.2.1 Mechanical Test of Suspension Sub-Assembly

Straps and buckles.

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Table 9 : Load Requirement of Suspension Clamps