LABORATORY TEST SERVICES

AGIAS MARINAS AVENUE 19 – 19400 KOROPI

ATHENS-GREECE
TEL. +30 210 9408595 Fax. +30 210 9408593
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ALUMINIUM SQUARE TAPE CLAMP – STC50A

TEST REPORT
Unique identification number: 257

PITTAS-DRAGNIS
LABORATORY TEST SERVICES
FOR LIGHTNING PROTECTION
AND EARTHING SYSTEMS

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 REPORT IDENTIFICATION
Subject of Report: Aluminium Square Tape Clamp – STC50A

Test laboratory PITTAS-DRAGNIS LABORATORY TEST SERVICES

services: FOR LIGHTNING PROTECTION AND EARTHING SYSTEMS
Agias Marinas avenue 19
Address:
19400 Koropi, Athens-Greece

E-mail: info@pittas.gr Telephone: +30 210 9408595

Unique Id number: 257

Nbr of specimens: 257a, 257b, 257c, 257d, 257e, 257f,

Supplier: HENG HARDWARE ENG. PTE LTD

Address of 7 Yishun Industrial Street 1, #01-48 Northspring Bizhub, Singapore, 768162

supplier: T: 6846 4111 F: 6846 4222 | W: www.heng.com.sg

Total pages of
18
report:
Applied standard: IEC 62561-1:2017

Salt mist test: 29/10/2019 -

Environmental 01/11/2019
tests: 01/11/2019 -
Humid sulphurous
Date of tests: atmosphere test: 08/11/2019
Electrical tests: 08/11/2019

Mechanical tests: 08/11/2019

Test Report
20/11/2019
date of issue:
Responsible Name: Vasilios Antonados – El. Engineer
engineer for
conducting the
Signature:
tests:

Name: Vasilios Pittas – Technical Director

Checked and
authorized by:
Signature:

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VALIDITY CONDITIONS OF THE PRESENT DOCUMENT:

This type test report may not be reproduced other than in full, except with the prior written approval of
the issuing laboratory. This type test report only covers the samples submitted for test and does not
produce evidence of the quality for series production.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents....................................................................................................... 3
1. Sample Description – Test Assembly ................................................................ 4
2. Standards and References................................................................................ 6
3. Tests ................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Conditioning/Ageing tests ......................................................................... 7
3.1.1 Test procedure..................................................................................... 7
3.1.2 Testing Equipment – Measuring Instruments Description .................... 8
3.2 Electrical Test ........................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................... 9
3.2.2 Testing Equipment – Measuring Instruments Description .................. 10
3.3 Static Mechanical Test............................................................................ 10
3.3.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................. 10
4. Results and Parameters Recorded ................................................................. 11
5. Conclusions..................................................................................................... 12
6. APPENDIX A: Test Report Approval ............................................................... 12
7. APPENDIX B: Tables – Photographs............................................................. 13

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1. SAMPLE DESCRIPTION – TEST ASSEMBLY
Sample Description:
HENG Aluminium Square Tape Clamp – STC50A is designed for connecting
aluminium bare tape 25×3 mm. Applicable for various “T” and cross joint connections
in a continuous network of conductor. Assembled with four screws, Stainless Steel (A2).
The clamp is made from Aluminium alloy.
Dimensions:
Length(L): 50 mm
Width(W): 50 mm

The material of the connector was compatible with the conductor used.
HENG aluminium 25mm(W) x 3mm(T) Tape – AT253A was used.
Manufacturer’s symbol and Product’s identification number were moulded on the
connector. Component classification were given on the smallest packing unit.
Component Classification: Class H (Heavy Duty)
Installation: General use.
Intended to withstand a static mechanical load.
Non-permanent connection component.
The connection component was designed so that it connects the conductors,
without damaging them or the item, itself.
Samples received: 23th September 2019.

Photo1. STC50A Connection Component.

Six new metallic specimens of Aluminium Square Tape Clamp – STC50A, with
protocol numbers 257a, 257b, 257c, 257d, 257e and 257f were cleaned with a suitable
degreasing agent followed by cleaning in demineralizing water and drying under hot air.

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 Two sets, consisting of three arrangements, were assembled in accordance with
the manufacturer’s installation instructions. The connection component was tested in
“cross connector” configuration, B1 as per Annex B of the IEC 62561-1 standard.
Tightening Torque: 4 Nm.

Photo2. Arrangements 257a, 257b, 257c.

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2. STANDARDS AND REFERENCES
Document
Name and Version
International Standard
IEC 62561-1:2017
International Standard
IEC 62561-2:2018
International Standard
IEC 62305-1
International Standard
IEC 62305-3
European Standard
EN 60068-2-52
European Standard
EN ISO 6988
International Standard
ISO 6957
European Standard
EN ISO 6892-1:2009
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Description
Lightning Protection System Components(LPSC)
Part 1: Requirements for connection components.
Lightning Protection System Components(LPSC)
Part 2: Requirements for conductors and earth electrodes.
Protection against lightning – Part 1: General principles
Protection against lightning – Part 3: Physical damage to
structures and life hazard
Environmental testing
Part 2: Tests – test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic(sodium chloride
solution) (IEC 28-2-52:1996)
Metallic and other non organic coatings – Sulfur dioxide
with general condensation of moisture
Copper alloys – Ammonia test for stress corrosion
resistance
Metallic materials – Tensile testing – Part 1: Method of
test at room temperature
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3. TESTS
The requirements for tests to be applied are given in paragraph 6 of the
international standard IEC 62561-1:2017.
All tests were carried out at PITTAS – DRAGNIS testing facilities at Koropi-
Attica.
All tests were carried out on new specimens. The specimens have been
subjected to the following tests:

3.1 CONDITIONING/AGEING TESTS

(salt mist, humid sulphurous atmosphere test, ammonia atmosphere test)

3.1.1 TEST PROCEDURE

One set of three arrangements (257a, 257b and 257c) was subjected to
conditioning/ageing tests.
The test consists of:
 Salt mist test (IEC 62561-1:2017 ANNEX D and according to the standard IEC
60068-02.52:1996).
 Humid sulphurous atmosphere test (IEC 62561-1:2017 ANNEX D and
according to standard ΕΝ ISO 6988:1994).

TEST
The specimens are placed in the salt mist chamber and sprayed for a period of
2 hours at a temperature of 25 oC. At the end of the spraying period, the specimens
transferred to the humidity chamber and stored at a temperature of 40 oC and a relative
humidity of 95 oC for 22 hours.
After that, the specimens complying with salt mist treatment were subjected to
humid sulphurous atmosphere treatment. The cabinet is filled with demineralized water.
The specimens are placed in position and the cabinet is closed. The sulfur dioxide
entrains into the cabinet through the inlet pipe. The test machine is programmed to
raise the temperature in the cabinet at 40 oC gradually in a period of one hour and a
half.
The test duration is 7 cycles. Each cycle lasted 24 hours and consisted by 8
hours in the cabinet and 16 hours in the ambient atmosphere at a temperature of
24 oC and relative humidity 58%.

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 Test Test conditions

Salt solution:  95 parts by weight demineralized water

 5 parts by weight sodium chloride (NaCl)
 The sodium chloride (NaCl) used was of high-quality
containing when dry, not more than 0,1% Sodium iodide
and not more than 0,3% of total impurities.
Ph value of the
Salt mist solution: Between 6.5 to 7.2, at a temperature of 20±2 oC.

Severity of the
test (2):  Three salt mist spray periods duration two (2) hours
 Three Storage periods in humid
chamber for 22 hours
Chamber volume: 358 dm3
Demineralized water: 2.00 dm3
Demineralized water conductivity: ≤500 μS/m
Humid
Sulfur dioxide: 0.20 dm3
sulphurous
Chamber temp. During test: 40oC
atmosphere
Angle of inclination of specimens during the test: 15o
Exposed surface of the specimens: <0.6 m2

3.1.2 Testing Equipment – Measuring Instruments Description

Testing equipment Calibration Company / Certificate of

used calibration number
Salt mist and Humid sulphurous atmosphere
chamber: Votsch Industrietechnik MetroCal /
M1-190403-17
Type VSC 450 S/N 59566119900010
pH meter: GRISON PH25 Metrology /
S/N 705067 PCL-32 394
Precision scale: Kern 572-57 Metrology /
S/N W082005 PCL-ΕΣΥΔ-6910
CLIMATIC CHAMBER CDR-CHRISAGIS
MODEL ENV/500/DG/HDH MetroCal /
M1-190403-18
S/N 0508-131550

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3.2 ELECTRICAL TEST
3.2.1 TEST PROCEDURE
Following the conditioning tests and without been cleaned, the three
arrangements were subjected to the electrical test. Each arrangement was stressed
three times by a test current according to table 1 of the standard IEC 62561-1 paragraph
6.4:

LIGHTNING IMPULSE CURRENT (Iimp).

The test current for normal duty (class H) component is defined by
1. Current peak value: Iimp = 100 kA ± 10%.
2. Specific energy: W/R = 2 500 kJ/Ω ± 35%.
3. Duration: td≤5 ms.
Following the stress test the contact resistance was measured with a source
≥10A as close as possible to the joint. All these measurements should be <1mΩ.
Following stress test, the loosening torque is measured. This torque should be
greater than 0.25 and less than 1.5 times of tightening torque.

Generator Circuit
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3.2.2 TESTING EQUIPMENT – MEASURING INSTRUMENTS DESCRIPTION

Testing equipment Calibration Company / Certificate of

used calibration number
MEGGER Type DLRO 10Χ Standards and Calibration Laboratory - Megger /
S/N 080308/3961 U01549

Torque wrench BETA 592|4

MetroCal / P-190604-12
S/N OKE 044502

TEKTRONIX, Oscilloscope 300 MHz, TDS

3032 C Metrology / PCL 33 465
S/N CO10186
Rogowski Coil
PEM, CWT 1500XB MetroCal / P-190626-02
S/N: 13035-13762
Impulse current generator PITTAS-DRAGNIS
N/A
S/N: 001

3.3 STATIC MECHANICAL TEST

3.3.1 TEST PROCEDURE

A new set of 3 specimens (257d, 257e and 257f) was assembled according to
manufacturer’s instructions. Each conductor of the arrangement was subjected
independently to a mechanical tensile force of 900N ±2N for 1 minute.

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4. RESULTS AND PARAMETERS RECORDED

PASS/
Specim
Test Required passing criteria Results of tests FAIL
en
Status
Following to the test, the specimens

PASS
had a good visual appearance. No
Salt mist
corrosion of parent metal,
test deformation or change of dimensions
of the specimens was observed.

No signs of corrosive 257a Following to the test and after

deterioration of the conductor or removal of superficial corrosion
the connector visible to normal or 257b products the specimens had a good
Ηumid corrected vision. 257c appearance, no change of mass or

sulphurous
atmosphere
treatment
The component is deemed to have
passed the test if:
 The contact resistance measured
with a source of 10A, as close as
possible to the joint is equal or less
than 1mΩ.
 It does not exhibit any crack to
normal or corrected vision without
magnification nor does it have any
257a
PASS
alterations or change in the
mechanical properties appeared.
The number of corrosion distribution
that is, pits, cracks, blisters,
according to ISO 10289:1999 was
within the rating 9 (0,1%).
The contact resistance measured as
close to the component as possible
was less than 1mΩ.
After examining the surface of the
connectors, with normal and

PASS
loose parts or deformation impairing
Electrical corrected vision no cracks, loose
its normal use.
test
257b parts or deformation of the connector
 This torque should be greater than were found. There was no movement
0.25 and less than 1.5 times of 257c
of the conductors from the connector.
tightening torque. In case of
connectors with more than one The observed results are further
screw, only the loosening torque of presented in table A - Appendix B
the first screw is relevant to this test; page 14.
 The 20 mm length of conductor
from the connector, prior to the test is
not less than 3mm after completion of
the test.
The specimens are deemed to
have passed the test if there is 257d No movement of the conductors
PASS

Static less than 1mm movement of the greater than 1mm was recorded. No
mechanical conductor during the test and no 257e damage to the component or
test damage to the component or 257f conductor.
conductor.
PASS

Markings made by moulding,

Markings made by
Marking test pressing or engraving are not -- moulding/engraving.
subjected to this test

Electro-
N/A

magnetic Products covered by this standard are, in normal use, passive in respect of
capability electromagnetic influences (emission and immunity)
(EMC)

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5. CONCLUSIONS
The tests were successful and the results are in the range of limits set by the
standard. Aluminium Square Tape Clamp – STC50A passed as an electrical and static
mechanical connection component.

6. APPENDIX A: TEST REPORT APPROVAL

The undersigned acknowledge they have reviewed the ‘Aluminium Square Tape
Clamp – STC50A Test Report and agree with the approach it presents. Changes to
this Test Report will be coordinated with and approved by the undersigned or their
designated representatives.

Signature: Date: 20/11/2019

Print Name: Mr. Vasilios Pittas
Electrical Engineering
Technical University UEL London
Member of Technical Chamber of
Greece 151530
Position: Technical Director

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7. APPENDIX B: TABLES – PHOTOGRAPHS

Set of three arrangements after the ageing tests:

Photo3. Specimens after Salt mist test.

Photo4. Specimens after Ηumid sulphurous atmosphere treatment.

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 Front
Charge time of Duration Tightening Loosening
Current Specific Ohmic
Q the of torque torque
Specimen (Iimp, Energy Resistance
impulse impulse
kA) (C) (W/R, ΜJ/Ω) (mΩ) (Nm) (Nm)
(ms)
(μs)

257a-1 95 49 2,37 17 <1,50

257a-2 95 50 2,40 18 <1,50 0.044 4 4
257a-3 96 50 2,44 18 <1,50
257b-1 97 51 2,50 19 <1,50
257b-2 96 51 2,46 18 <1,50 0.053 4 4
257b-3 96 50 2,43 20 <1,50
257c-1 94 49 2,33 17 <1,50
257c-2 97 51 2,49 21 <1,50 0.129 4 4
257c-3 96 51 2,45 20 <1,50

Table A. – Results and parameters recorded after electrical test.

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 Photo5. Specimens 257a, 257b, 257c, disassembled after the tests.

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 LIGHTNING IMPULSE CURRENT GRAPHS

257a-1

257a-2

257a-3

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 257b-1

257b-2

257b-3

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 257c-1

257c-2

257c-3

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