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1298134/2022/O/o PED/TI/RDSO
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
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1.0 Scope :
This specification covers the scope of manufacture, supply and testing of
galvanized steel stranded wire of concentric lay construction for use on 25
kV AC Traction Overhead Equipment.
2.0 Service Conditions:
The GSSW is intended to be used for stay purpose on anchored traction
masts in place of guy rod.
3.0 Environmental Conditions :
3.1 The GSSW is expected to be used in varying atmospheric and climatic
conditions. The environment factors are expected to vary in the range as
tabulated below.
(i) Ambient air temperature 00C to +500C
(ii) Maximum temperature of metallic 700C
object under sun.
(iii) Maximum relative humidity 1000C
(iv) Annual rainfall Dry and heavy monsoon
affected regions with
rainfall ranging from 1750
to 6250 mm
(v) Maximum number of thunder storm 85
days per annum
(vi) Maximum number of dust storm 35
days per annum
(vii) Number of rainy days per annum 120
(viii) Basic wind pressure 216 kgf/m2
(ix) Altitude Upto 2500 m
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However, the tests specified in clause 9.1(vii) can be conducted with NABL
Accredited laboratory after specific approval of CORE/DG(TI), RDSO or its
authorized representative. In case the facilities do not exist with the
supplier, the charges for the test shall also be borne by the supplier.
7.2 Test certificate of chemical composition shall be obtained from the suppliers
of the raw material procured/processed. The manufacturer shall also check
the chemical composition of every lot of raw material purchased. The
certificates of these shall be produced at the time of inspection.
7.3 Before giving call to CORE/RDSO/Purchaser for testing of the prototype of
the GSSW, the manufacturer shall submit a detailed test schedule
consisting of the details of each test and nature of the test, venue of the test
and the duration of each test and the total number of days required to
complete the test at one stretch, if not completed in one stretch it should be
completed in second visit. Once the test schedule is approved, the test shall
invariably be done accordingly. However, during the process of type testing
or even later, CORE/RDSO/Purchaser’s representative reserves the right to
conduct any additional test(s) besides those specified herein, on any
equipment/sub-system or system so as to test the system as per
requirement or for gaining additional information and knowledge.
7.4 In case, any dispute or disagreement arises between the manufacturer and
CORE/RDSO/Purchase during the process of testing, as regards to the type
test and /or the interpretation and acceptability of the type test results, it
shall be brought to the notice of CORE/Director General (Traction
Installation), Research Designs & Standards Organisation, Manak Nagar,
Lucknow, whose decision shall be final and binding.
8.0 Sampling:
All the wires of GSSW shall belong to one heat of steel only and shall be
drawn & galvanized under identical conditions. Stranded wire made from a
particular heat & stranded under identical condition shall constitute a lot.
The manufacturer shall give undertaking conforming to heat number.
8.1 Sample size for acceptance tests:
8.1.1 GSSW:
For ascertaining the conformity of the lot to the requirement of this
specification, test shall be carried out for each offered lot separately. The
number of sample to be selected at random from each lot shall be in
accordance with column (I) & (II) of table-1. From each of the sample, a
suitable test specimen shall be cut and tested for various requirements. The
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sampling plan given in the table-I shall be followed except for chemical
analysis. One sample shall be drawn from each lot for chemical analysis.
Table-1
All the type tests will be conducted on the three samples except that
chemical analysis, which shall be done on one sample only.
9.0 Type Tests:
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11.1 The samples offered for type tests in accordance with clause 8.2 shall pass
all the type tests.
11.2 Only after clear written approval of the results of the tests on the prototype
is communicated by CORE/Director General (TI), RDSO to the manufacturer,
he shall take up bulk manufacture of the GSSW which shall be strictly with
the same material and process of manufacture as adopted for the prototype.
In no circumstances shall material other than those adopted during the
manufacture of prototype be used for bulk manufacture.
12.0 Acceptance tests:
12.1 All the tests in clause 9.1 & 9.2 except chemical test shall be carried out.
12.2 The tests shall be conducted as laid down in the relevant clauses thereof.
12.3 Retest:
If the sample of wire fails in any of the test, two more samples of the wires
shall be drawn from surplus samples from samples selected as per clause
8.1 for retest. During retest both the samples shall pass the test. If both the
samples do not pass the test, lot shall be considered not acceptable.
If the sample of GSSW fails in any of the test, fresh sample of the GSSW
shall be drawn for retest. If during retest also the sample fails, the lot shall
be considered not acceptable. Retest shall be restricted to test in which
failure occurred.
13.0 Routine Tests:
13.1 The following tests shall be carried out as routine tests
(i) Visual Examination.
(ii) Measurement of diameter of individual wire and GSSW.
(iii) Measurement of lay length.
(iv) Galvanising test.
Note: The routine tests shall be conducted by the manufacturer. The
purchaser shall have the right to witness the routine tests. The detailed
record shall be maintained for number of GSSW tested, Number rejected and
other essential data for the purpose of examination by the inspecting official.
Routine test record shall be countersigned by the inspecting official & IC
should be endorsed by the inspecting official for scrutiny of routine test
record register.
14.0 Packing:
14.1 Individual lengths of GSSW shall be coiled and tied with ties in diagonally
opposite position at four places and such coiled lengths shall be then spirally
wrapped with two layers of polythene wrapper. Upto 25 such coils shall be
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packed in a strong wooden box to avoid damage during transit. Each box
shall contain the GSSW of one production batch. The box shall carry on its
outer face the following information.
1. Manufacturer’s trade name, brand or make:
2. Specification no. and month of manufacture:
3. Nominal diameter of GSSW:
4. Length of GSSW:
5. Number of coils:
6. Production batch number:
7. Net and gross weight:
8. Contract number and consignee:
9. Date of inspection:
10. Inspector’s stamp and seal:
11. Any other particulars specified by the purchaser.
15. Marking:
Inspector shall affix an indelible stamp, punch mark or stick a label
indicating the name of inspecting agency and ID of inspecting official on the
GSSW. The label shall be affixed with special glue so that it does not come
off. The punch mark should be clearly visible and readable. Manufacturer
shall give the details of stamping in dispatch memo.
16.0 End Lugs:
End lugs to GSSW shall be as per drg.no.
TI/DRG/OHE/GSSW/RDSO/0001/09/0 the specified lengths of GSSW shall be
supplied duly crimped with the end lugs. Slipping strength of crimped lugs
shall not be less than 58kN. One sample of 2 meter long duly crimped by
end lug per lot shall be subjected to slipping strength test.
17.0 All the provisions contained in RDSO’s ISO procedures laid down in
documents no ISO9001:2015 Document No: QO-D-8.1-11 Version No: 2.2
Date Effective 11.07.2022 (Title-“Vendor change in approved status”) and
subsequent versions/amendments thereof, shall be binding and applicable on
the successful vendor/vendors in the contract floated by railways to maintain
quality of products supplied to railways”.
18.0 The “Make in India” policy-2017 of Government of India shall be applicable.
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