GES 12006

Technical Specification of GECOL

Hexagon Bolts and Nuts

(Revision history)
- Issued on: Jan. 01, 2007
- Amended on: Jan. 01,2013

General Electricity Company of Libya

 Contents

1 SCOPE......................................................................................................................................................4

2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES...............................................................................................................4

2.1 APPLICABLE STANDARDS.......................................................................................................................4

2.2 ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS.....................................................................................................................5
2.3 PRECEDENCE OF STANDARDS.................................................................................................................5

3 DEFINITION...........................................................................................................................................5

3.1 MEAN COATING MASS...........................................................................................................................5

3.2 LOT........................................................................................................................................................5

4 KINDS.......................................................................................................................................................5

5 REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................................................................6

5.1 BOLTS....................................................................................................................................................7
5.1.1 Material.......................................................................................................................................7
5.1.2 Thread..........................................................................................................................................7
5.1.3 Mechanical property....................................................................................................................7
5.1.4 Tolerance.....................................................................................................................................7
5.1.5 Hot-dip galvanizing.....................................................................................................................7
5.2 HEXAGON NUTS.....................................................................................................................................7
5.2.1 Material.......................................................................................................................................7
5.2.2 Thread..........................................................................................................................................7
5.2.3 Mechanical property....................................................................................................................8
5.2.4 Tolerance.....................................................................................................................................8
5.2.5 Hot-dip galvanizing.....................................................................................................................8
5.3 PLAIN WASHER.......................................................................................................................................8
5.3.1 Material.......................................................................................................................................8
5.3.2 Mechanical property....................................................................................................................8
5.3.3 Tolerance.....................................................................................................................................8
5.3.4 Hot-dip galvanizing.....................................................................................................................8
5.4 SPRING WASHERS..................................................................................................................................8
5.4.1 Material.......................................................................................................................................8

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 5.4.2 Mechanical property....................................................................................................................8
5.4.3 Hot-dip galvanizing.....................................................................................................................9
5.4.4 Dimension....................................................................................................................................9

6 TESTS.......................................................................................................................................................9

6.1 SAMPLING..............................................................................................................................................9
6.2 TYPE TESTS............................................................................................................................................9
6.2.1 Bolts.............................................................................................................................................9
6.2.2 Nuts............................................................................................................................................10
6.2.3 Washers......................................................................................................................................10
6.3 SAMPLING TESTS.................................................................................................................................10
6.4 RETEST................................................................................................................................................10

7 MARKING.............................................................................................................................................10

7.1 BOLTS..................................................................................................................................................10
7.2 NUTS....................................................................................................................................................11
7.3 WASHERS.............................................................................................................................................11

8 PACKING AND DELIVERY................................................................................................................11

9 DOCUMENT AND CERTIFICATE....................................................................................................11

9.1 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED WITH THE BID..................................................................................12

9.2 DOCUMENTS TO BE APPROVED BY GECOL........................................................................................12
9.3 DOCUMENTATION.................................................................................................................................12

10 Warranty...................................................................................................................................................13

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 GES (Technical Specification of GECOL)
Hexagon Bolts and Nuts

1 Scope
This specification covers the requirements of hexagon bolts and nuts (including
washers) for using in overhead line.

2 Normative references

2.1 Applicable standards

All bolts & nuts supplied shall, in general, comply with the latest edition of following
international standards:
(a) BS 4464: Spring washers for general engineering and automobile purposes
(b) ISO 724: ISO general purpose screw threads-Basic dimensions
(c) ISO 887: Plain washers for metric bolts, screws and nuts for general purposes-General
plan
(d) ISO 898-1: Mechanical properties or fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel -
Part 1: Bolts, screws and studs
(e) ISO 898-2: Mechanical properties or fasteners - Part 2: Nuts with specified proof load
values - Coarse thread
(f) ISO 965-1: ISO general purpose screw threads - Tolerance - Part 1: Principals and
basic data
(g) ISO 965-2: ISO general purpose screw threads - Tolerance - Part 2: Limits of sizes for
general purpose external and internal screw threads - Medium quality
(h) ISO 1460: Metallic coatings - Hot dip galvanized coating on ferrous materials -
Gravimetric determination of the mass per unit area
(i) ISO 1461: Hot dip galvanized coating on fabricated iron and steel articles -
Specifications and test methods
(j) ISO 2859-1: Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 1: Introduction to
the ISO 2859 attribute sampling system
(k) ISO 4014: Hexagon head bolts - Products grades A and B
(l) ISO 4032: Hexagon nuts, style 1 - Products grades A and B
(m) ISO 4759-1: Tolerance for fasteners - Part 1: Bolts, screws, studs and nuts - Product
grades A, B and C

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 (n) ISO 4759-3: Tolerance for fasteners - Part 3: Plain washers for bolts, screws and nuts -
Product grade A and C
(o) ISO 6892: Metallic materials - Tensile testing at ambient temperature
(p) 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:
(a) Technical specification of GECOL
(b) Applicable standards
(c) Accepted alternative standards

3 Definition

3.1 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 EN ISO 1460 or
conversion of the mean coating thickness

3.2 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 bolts & nuts are listed in Table 1 and 2of this specification.
Table 1 - Kinds of bolts & nuts
Bolt dimension (mm) Nut dimension (mm) Length of thread
Specification No.
(Thread × Length) (Thread) Min. (mm)
1200610 M12 × 40 12 31
1200612 M16 × 80 16 38

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1200614 M16 × 130 16 30
1200616 M16 × 180 16 52
1200618 M16 × 200 16 52
1200620 M16 × 220 16 52
1200622 M16 × 240 16 115
1200624 M16 × 260 16 52
1200626 M16 × 280 16 52
1200628 M16 × 300 16 52
1200630 M16 × 320 16 52
1200650 M20 × 50 20 30
1200652 M20 × 180 20 56
1200654 M20 × 200 20 52
1200656 M20 × 220 20 52
1200658 M20 × 240 20 52
1200660 M20 × 240 20 73
1200662 M20 × 260 20 52
1200664 M20 × 260 20 85
1200666 M20 × 280 20 52
1200668 M20 × 300 20 52
1200670 M20 × 300 20 97
1200672 M20 × 320 20 52
1200674 M20 × 320 20 97
1200676 M20 × 340 20 52
1200678 M20 × 360 20 52
1200680 M20 × 380 20 52
1200682 M20 × 400 20 52
1200684 M20 × 420 20 52
1200686 M20 × 440 20 52
1200688 M20 × 460 20 52
1200690 M20 × 480 20 52
1200692 M20 × 500 20 52
1200694 M20 × 520 20 52
1200696 M20 × 540 20 52

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5 Requirements
Bolts and nuts shall comply with the physical and mechanical requirements as follows.
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%.
Bolts and nuts shall be supplied with both the two washers and one spring washer each
bolt.

5.1 Bolts

5.1.1 Material
All bolts shall be made from steel of good quality that manufactured in accordance with
ISO 898-1. The detailed shape and dimensions of bolt shall meet the requirements shown
in Figure 1 of this specification and ISO 4014.

5.1.2 Thread
The thread of bolt shall be machine rolled and before galvanizing, comply with ISO 724.
After galvanizing, the bolt thread shall permit compatible nuts to be run the entire bolt
length without the aid of tools. Thread tolerance of bolt shall be in accordance with ISO
965-1 and ISO 965-2.

5.1.3 Mechanical property

Bolts shall be property class 5.8 of ISO 898-1 or over equivalent and minimum tensile
strength of steel shall be not less than 520 N/mm2.

5.1.4 Tolerance
The tolerance of bolts shall conform to ISO 4759-1.

5.1.5 Hot-dip galvanizing

All bolts described in this specification shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with
ISO 1460. The mean coating mass shall be not less than 395g/m 2 in accordance with ISO
1461.

5.2 Hexagon nuts

5.2.1 Material
All nuts shall be made from steel conforming to the ISO 898-1. The detailed shape and
dimensions of nut shall meet the requirements shown in Figure 2 of this specification and
ISO 4032.

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5.2.2 Thread
The thread of nut shall be machine rolled and before galvanizing, comply with ISO 724.
Thread tolerance of nut shall be in accordance with ISO 965-1 and ISO 965-2.

5.2.3 Mechanical property

Nuts shall be ISO 5.8 grade or over equivalent and minimum tensile strength of nuts
shall be not less than 520 N/mm2.

5.2.4 Tolerance
The tolerance of nuts shall conform to ISO 4759-1.

5.2.5 Hot-dip galvanizing

All nuts described in this specification shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with
ISO 1460. The mean coating mass shall be not less than 395g/m 2 in accordance with ISO
1461.

5.3 Plain washer

5.3.1 Material
All round washers shall be made from steel in accordance with ISO 630 and general
requirements shall be in accordance with ISO 887 and ISO 7089. The detailed shape and
dimension of washers shall conform to the requirements shown in Figure 2 of this
specification.

5.3.2 Mechanical property

Mechanical properties of washers shall conform to Table 3 of ISO 7089 and shall not be
less than 200HV.

5.3.3 Tolerance
The tolerance of washers shall conform to ISO 4759-3.

5.3.4 Hot-dip galvanizing

All washers described in this specification 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.

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 5.4 Spring Washers

5.4.1 Material
All spring washers shall be made from steel in accordance with ISO 630 or over
equivalence and shall be of single coil, rectangular cross section conforming to BS 4464.

5.4.2 Mechanical property

Tensile strength of spring washer shall be not less than 520 N/mm2.

5.4.3 Hot-dip galvanizing

The spring washer shall be hot dip galvanized according to ISO 1460. The mean coating
mass shall be not less than 395g/m2 in accordance with ISO 1461.

5.4.4 Dimension
The dimension shall comply with Figure 2 of this specification or BS 4464.

6 Tests
All bolts and nuts 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 bolts
and nuts 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 3 of this specification.
Table 3 - 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

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 6.2 Type tests

6.2.1 Bolts
(a) Visual examination (By this specification)
(b) Dimensional and material verification (By this specification)
(c) Tensile test (Clause 8.1 and 8.2 of ISO 898-1)
(d) Hardness test (Clause 8.4 of ISO 898-1)
(e) Proof load test for full-size bolts (Clause 8.5 of ISO 898-1)
(f) Test for tensile strength under wedge loading of full-size bolts and screws (Clause 8.6
of ISO 898-1)
(g) Impact test for machined test pieces (Clause 8.7 of ISO 898-1)
(h) Retempering test (Clause 8.10 of ISO 898-1)
(i) Hot dip galvanizing test (ISO 1460 and 1461)

6.2.2 Nuts
(a) Visual examination (By this specification)
(b) Dimensional and material verification (By this specification)
(c) Proof load test (Clause 8.1 of ISO 898-2)
(d) Hardness test (Clause 8.2 of ISO 898-2)
(e) Hot dip galvanizing test (ISO 1460 and 1461)

6.2.3 Washers
(a) Visual examination (By this specification)
(b) Dimensional and material verification (By this specification)
(c) Hot dip galvanizing test (ISO 1460 and 1461)
(d) Functional tests (Clause 10 of BS 4464)

6.3 Sampling tests

(a) Visual examination (By this specification)
(b) Dimensional and material verification (By this specification)
(c) Tensile test of bolts (Clause 8.1 and 8.2 of ISO 898-1)
(d) Hot dip galvanizing test (ISO 1460 and 1461)

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 6.4 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
The marks shall be indelibly embedded on suitable position. The characters shall be
English capital roman letters and Arabic numeral characters.

7.1 Bolts
The manufacture shall mark the symbol and identification of bolt in accordance with the
Clause 9 of ISO 898-1.

7.2 Nuts
The manufacture shall mark the symbol and identification of nut in accordance with the
Clause 9 of ISO 898-2.

7.3 Washers
The manufacture shall mark the designation of washer in accordance with the Clause 5
of ISO 7089.

8 Packing and Delivery

The supplier shall provide packing of the bolts and nuts 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 bolts and nuts shall be delivered from the factory to the specified site or GECOL
warehouse.
(b) Every 100 or some reasonable pieces of the bolts and nuts 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.
(d) All materials shall be carefully loaded for protection during transportation.
(e) All materials shall be arranged to allow safe unloading at the site.
On the packing crates, a name plate shall be attached being not detachable and indelibly

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shall include the appropriate items as the designation and dimension 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.

9 Document and certificate

The bolts and nuts quoted by the supplier shall be approved by GECOL. The quantity of
document and certificates submitted shall be not less than three copies.
The bolts and nuts 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 bolts and nuts 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

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 (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 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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 A

*A = 15º to 30º Bolts [Unit: mm]

Thread(d) dAs nom. e min. k nom. s nom. l nom. ls min. lg max.
1200610 12.0 20.03 7.5 18.0 40 0.25 9
1200612 16.0 26.75 10 24.0 80 32 42
1200614 16.0 26.75 10 24.0 130 40 50
1200616 16.0 26.75 10 24.0 180 118 128
1200618 16.0 26.75 10 24.0 200 138 148
B

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1200620 16.0 26.75 10 24.0 220 158 168
1200622 16.0 26.75 10 24.0 240 115 125
1200624 16.0 26.75 10 24.0 260 198 208
1200626 16.0 26.75 10 24.0 280 218 228
1200628 16.0 26.75 10 24.0 300 238 248
1200630 16.0 26.75 10 24.0 320 258 268
1200650 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 50 7.5 20
1200652 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 180 111.5 124
1200654 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 200 135.5 148
1200656 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 220 155.5 168
1200658 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 240 175.5 188
1200660 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 240 154.5 167
1200662 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 260 195.5 208
1200664 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 260 162.5 175
1200666 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 280 215.5 228
1200668 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 300 235.5 248
1200670 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 300 190.5 203
1200672 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 320 255.5 268
1200674 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 320 210.5 223
1200676 A 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 340 275.5 288
1200678 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 360 295.5 308
1200680 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 380 315.5 328
1200682 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 400 335.5 348
1200684 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 420 355.5 368
1200686 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 440 375.5 388
1200688 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 460 395.5 408
1200690 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 480 415.5 428
1200692 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 500 435.5 448
1200694 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 520 455.5 468
1200696 20.0 33.53 12.5 30.0 540 475.5 488

A
B

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*A = 15º to 30º, B = 90º to 120º

Nuts [Unit: mm]
Thread(d) da max. dw min. e min. m max. mw min. s nom.
M12 13.0 16.6 20.03 10.8 8.3 18.0
M16 17.3 22.5 26.75 14.8 11.3 24.0
M20 21.6 27.7 32.95 18.0 13.5 30.0

Washers [Unit: mm]

Thread(d) d1 nom. d2 nom. h nom.
M12 13.00 24.00 2.50
M16 17.00 30.00 3.00
M20 21.00 37.00 3.00

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 d2

Spring washers [Unit: mm]

d1
Thread(d) d2, max. b s
max. min.
M12 12.6 12.2 21.0 4±0.2 2.5±0.15
M16 16.9 16.3 27.3 5±0.2 3.5±0.2
M20 21.1 20.3 33.5 6±0.2 4±0.2
Figure 2 - Shape and dimension of bolts, nuts and washers
Annex A

Technical Data Sheet

No. Description Particulars

1 Applicable international standards

2 Manufacturer’s name
3 Specification No. ordered
4 Material of crossarm and its accessories
5 Property class of bolt
6 Property class of nut
7 Hardness class of washer
8 Tensile strength (N/mm2)
a) Crossarm and brace
b) Bolt & Nut
c) Washers
9 Mean coating mass (g/m2)
a) Crossarm and brace
b) Bolt & Nut

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 c) Washers
10 Detailed dimensions (mm)
a) Crossarm and brace
b) Bolt & Nut
c) Washers
11 Weight of unit (kg)
a) Crossarm and brace
b) Bolt & Nut
c) Washers

Signature :
Designation :
Name of Tenderer :

Date :

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