This document provides the technical specifications for U-bolts used for attaching crossarms and anchor blocks to poles in distribution lines. It outlines 20 kinds of U-bolts classified by diameter, length, and minimum breaking strength. Material, mechanical properties, hot-dip galvanizing, and testing requirements are specified. The document also addresses standards, definitions, packing/delivery, documentation, and warranty.
This document provides the technical specifications for U-bolts used for attaching crossarms and anchor blocks to poles in distribution lines. It outlines 20 kinds of U-bolts classified by diameter, length, and minimum breaking strength. Material, mechanical properties, hot-dip galvanizing, and testing requirements are specified. The document also addresses standards, definitions, packing/delivery, documentation, and warranty.
This document provides the technical specifications for U-bolts used for attaching crossarms and anchor blocks to poles in distribution lines. It outlines 20 kinds of U-bolts classified by diameter, length, and minimum breaking strength. Material, mechanical properties, hot-dip galvanizing, and testing requirements are specified. The document also addresses standards, definitions, packing/delivery, documentation, and warranty.
This document provides the technical specifications for U-bolts used for attaching crossarms and anchor blocks to poles in distribution lines. It outlines 20 kinds of U-bolts classified by diameter, length, and minimum breaking strength. Material, mechanical properties, hot-dip galvanizing, and testing requirements are specified. The document also addresses standards, definitions, packing/delivery, documentation, and warranty.
5.1 MATERIAL ............................................................................................................................................ 5
8 PACKING AND DELIVERY................................................................................................................ 7
9 DOCUMENT AND CERTIFICATE .................................................................................................... 7
9.1 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED WITH THE BID .................................................................................... 8
9.2 DOCUMENTS TO BE APPROVED BY GECOL.......................................................................................... 8 9.3 DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................................................................. 8
1 Scope This specification covers the requirements of U-bolts which are used for attaching the crossarm or anchor block on the poles in distribution line.
2 Normative references
2.1 Applicable standards
All U-bolts supplied shall, in general, comply with the latest edition of following international standards: (a) ISO 630: Structural steels - Plates, wide flats, bars, sections and profiles (b) ISO 898-1: Mechanical properties or fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel - Part 1: Bolts, screws and studs (c) ISO 1460: Metallic coatings - Hot dip galvanized coating on ferrous materials - Gravimetric determination of the mass per unit area (d) ISO 1461: Hot dip galvanized coating on fabricated iron and steel articles - Specifications and test methods (e) ISO 2859-1: Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 1: Introduction to the ISO 2859 attribute sampling system (f) ISO 6892: Metallic materials - Tensile testing at ambient temperature
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
3/11 3 Definition
3.1 Classification There are two kinds for crossarm in overhead distribution line and for anchor block.
3.2 Minimum breaking strength
Minimum load specified by the purchaser or declared by the supplier at which mechanical failure will not take place.
3.3 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 U-bolts for brace are listed in Table 1 of this specification. Table 1 - Kinds of U-bolts
5 Requirements U-bolts shall comply with the physical and mechanical requirements as follows. All dimension and requirements of U-bolts shall conform to Figure 1 of this specification and shall be suitable for assembling each other.
5.1 Material The body of U-bolts shall be made from steel of good quality in accordance with ISO 630 or over equivalent. The nuts and washer shall be made from steel of good quality in accordance with ISO 898-1 or over equivalent.
5.2 Mechanical property
Minimum tensile strength of steel for the body of U-bolts shall not be less than 410 N/mm2. When in state of installation on the pole the U-bolts is weighted horizontally with the minimum breaking strength of Table 1 of this specification at the both nuts for 3 minutes, no crack or deformation in all area of band. The nuts and washer shall not be less than ISO 4.8 grade and minimum tensile strength of steel shall be not less than 420 N/mm2.
5.3 Hot-dip galvanizing
U-bolts shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with ISO 1460. The mean coating mass shall be not less than 610g/m2, but the nuts with thread and washer shall be not less than 395 g/m2 in accordance with ISO 1461.
5/11 The surface shall be smooth and free from blemishes and any protrusion.
5.4 Design requirements
The U-bolts specified in this specification shall meet the following design considerations: (a) The U-bolts shall be consisted of band and bolts part, its shape shall conform to the Figure 1 of this specification and shall be of convenient shape for attaching the crossarm or anchor block. (b) The bolts and nuts shall be M16 and bolts shall have enough screw length as the L specified in Table 1 of this specification. The head of nuts shall be square or hexagonal. (c) 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%.
6 Tests All U-bolts 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 U- bolts 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 2 of this specification. Table 2 - 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
6.2 Sampling tests
(a) Visual examination (By this specification) (b) Dimensional and material verification (By this specification) (c) Tensile strength test (U-bolts) (ISO 6892 and Clause 8.1 to 8.2 of ISO 898-1)
6/11 (d) Hot dip galvanizing test (ISO 1460 and 1461)
6.3 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 Marking shall ensure the system of traceability for each component of the U-bolts. The marks shall be indelibly embedded on suitable position. The characters shall be English capital roman letters and Arabic numeral characters. The manufacture shall mark as follows; (a) Identification of fittings (b) Manufacturer’s identification (c) Year of manufacture (d) Minimum breaking strength or tensile strength
8 Packing and delivery
The supplier shall provide packing of the U-bolts as is required to prevent their damage or deterioration during transportation to their final destination and long period of storage. The packing shall be sufficient to withstand, without limitation, rough handling, and exposure to extreme temperatures, salt and precipitation during transportation and open storage. (a) U-bolts shall be shipped from the factory to the specified site or GECOL’s warehouse. (b) Every 50 or some reasonable pieces of the U-bolts shall be packaged in a stout wood box or suitable waterproof package. (c) Each shipment shall include a detailed packing list identifying U-bolts. (d) U-bolts shall be carefully loaded for protection during shipment. (e) U-bolts shall be arranged to allow safe unloading at the site.
9 Document and certificate
U-bolts quoted by the supplier shall be approved by GECOL. The quantity of document and certificates submitted shall be not less than three copies. The U-bolts shall conform to the latest edition of applicable standard including clause 2 of this specification or any other equivalent international standards. The design and construction of U-bolts shall be
7/11 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 certificates of all chemical components for steel used (d) Detailed cross-sectional drawing 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 (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
8/11 shall be used in metric SI-units.
10 Warranty The supplier shall provide a full one-year limited warranty on the 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.
2 Manufacturer’s name 3 Specification No. of U-bolts 4 Material of U-bolts a) Body b) Nuts and washer 5 Tensile strength of material used (N/mm2) a) Body b) Nuts and washer 6 Minimum breaking strength (kg) 7 Property class (or grade) of nuts 8 Mean coating mass (g/m2) a) Body b) Nuts and washer 9 Detailed dimensions a) Range of applicable diameter (mm) b) Thickness (mm) b) Bolts and nuts 10 Weight of a U-bolts (kg)
