ANSI/NEMA C29.9-1983 (R2002,

R2012)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

American National Standard

Wet Process Porcelain Insulators—

Apparatus, Post Type
 
  

 
 ANSI/NEMA C29.9-1983 (R2002, R2012)

American National Standard

Wet Process Porcelain Insulators—

Apparatus, Post Type

Secretariat:

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Approved: August 2012

Published: July 2013

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

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FOREWORD
(This foreword is not part of American National Standard C29.9-1983 (R2002, R2012))

The first edition of this standard was essentially based on the EEI-NEMA Standard Wet-Process Porcelain
Insulators (Apparatus, Post Type), EEI TDJ-59, NEMA 147-1956. (EEI is the Edison Electric Institute;
NEMA is the National Electrical Manufacturers Association). It was developed by the American National
Standards Committee on Insulators for Electric Power Lines, C29.

This standard has been revised three times by the C29 Committee. This third revision (1) makes
numerous editorial changes deemed to improve clarity; (2) removes porcelain color as a requirement; (3)
changes the test description for ferrous metal parts galvanizing; (4) moves packing requirements to an
appendix; (5) requires electrical tests to be made on completely assembled insulators; (6) revises the
mechanical proof test requirements; (7) increases routine test values to 50 percent of rating; and (8) adds
optional routine cantilever and bending movement tests.

Suggestions for improvement of this standard will be welcome. They should be sent to the National
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Electrical Manufacturers Association, 1300 North 17 Street, Suite #1752, Rosslyn, VA 22209.

This standard was processed and approved for submittal to ANSI by Accredited Standards Committee on
Insulators for Electric Power Lines, C29. Committee approval of the standard does not necessarily imply
that all committee members voted for approval. At the time it approved this standard, the ASC C-29
Committee had the following members:

Rob Christman, Chairman

Steve Griffith, Secretary

Organization Represented: Name of Representative:

Edison Electric Institute B. Freimark

R. Christman
E. Cleckley
M. Garrels
W. Avery
J. Varner (alt)
R. Kluge (alt)
G. Obenchain (alt)
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers T. Grisham
J. Hildreth
A. Jagtiani
J. Kuffel
A. Phillips
E. Gnandt (alt)
National Electrical Manufacturers Association P. Maloney
A. Baker
R. A. Bernstorf
G. Powell
G. A. Stewart
E. Kress (alt)
Z. Lodi (alt)
E. Niedospial (alt)
A. Schwalm (alt)
Tennessee Valley Authority J. Nelson
Western Area Power Administration R. Clark

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

FOREWORD .............................................................................. ………………..iv

1 SCOPE ...................................................................................................................................... 1

2 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................ 1

3 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................. 1

4 MATERIAL ................................................................................................................................ 1

5 DIMENSIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................ 2

6 MARKING .................................................................................................................................. 2

7 SAMPLING, INSPECTION, AND TESTS ................................................................................. 2

7.1 General…………………………………………………………………………………………………...2
7.2 Design Tests ............................................................................................................................. 2
7.2.1 Low-Frequency Wet Withstand ................................................................................................. 2
7.2.2 Critical-Impulse Flashover, Positive........................................................................................... 2
7.2.3 Impulse Withstand ..................................................................................................................... 2
7.2.4 Radio-Influence Voltage ............................................................................................................ 2
7.2.5 Compression Strength ............................................................................................................... 2
7.2.6 Thermal Shock .......................................................................................................................... 2
7.2.7 Torsional Strength ..................................................................................................................... 3
7.3 Quality Conformance Tests ....................................................................................................... 3
7.3.1 Visual and Dimensional Tests ................................................................................................... 3
7.3.2 Porosity Test .............................................................................................................................. 3
7.3.3 Galvanizing Test ........................................................................................................................ 3
7.3.4 Cantilever-Strength .................................................................................................................... 3
7.3.5 Tensile Strength......................................................................................................................... 3
7.4 Routine Tests............................................................................................................................. 3
7.4.1 Mechanical Proof ......................................................................................................................... 4

8 REFERENCED STANDARDS................................................................................................... 4
8.1 American National Standards ................................................................................................... 4
8.2 Other Standard ......................................................................................................................... 4

TABLES
1 Dimensions & Characteristics of Post Type Apparatus Insulators 350kV BIL and below 5
2 Dimensions & Characteristics of Post Type Apparatus Insulators above 350kV BIL ...... 6

Figure 1 Tolerances ................................................................................................................................ 8

APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................ 9

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AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD ANSI/NEMA C29.9-1983

(R2002, R2012)

Wet Process Porcelain Insulators—Apparatus, Post- Type

1 SCOPE

This standard covers outdoor high-voltage post- type apparatus insulators made of wet-process porcelain
and used in the transmission and distribution of electrical energy.

2 DEFINITIONS

2.1 See section 2 of American National Standard Test Methods for Electrical Power Insulators, ANSI
C29.1-1988 (R2012) for definitions of terms.

2.2 In this standard, the word insulator shall refer to a unit or to a stack of two or more units.

2.3 The technical reference numbers appearing in tables are a widely used and recognized
identification series for apparatus insulator units or stacks.

3 GENERAL

3.1 Insulators shall conform in all respects to the requirements hereinafter stated. The text and
figures supplement each other and shall be considered part of this standard.

3.2 Some insulators are tapered and may contain units that have certain characteristics whose
strengths exceed those given in tables. Each unit shall comply with the manufacturers strength requirements.

3.3 Manufacturer’s drawings, if furnished, shall show the outline of the insulators, together with all
pertinent dimensions. Any variations in these dimensions due to manufacturing tolerances shall be indicated.

4 MATERIAL

4.1 The insulators shall be made of good commercial-grade wet-process porcelain.

4.2 The entire porcelain surface of the insulators that will be exposed after assembly shall be glazed.
The entire surface shall be relatively free from imperfections. Color is not a part of this standard. If gray is
required, it shall be in accordance with ANSI Z55.1-1967 (R1973) and conform to Munsell notation 5BG
7.0/0.4 with the following tolerances:

1) Hue: ± 12 (3G to 7B)

2) Value: ± 0.5
3) Chroma: -0.2 to +0.6

4.3 Metal parts shall be made of a good commercial grade of malleable iron, ductile iron, steel, or
aluminum. Ferrous parts other than stainless steel shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153-80.

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5 DIMENSIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

5.1 Dimensions and characteristics shall be in accordance with Tables 1 and 2 and Figure 1.

5.2 Shell diameters given for insulators listed in table 1 shall not be exceeded by more than 3
percent to ensure physical clearances in assembled apparatus.

5.3 Minimum dimensions are limited by other specified characteristics.

6 MARKING

Each insulator shall bear a symbol identifying the manufacturer and giving the year of manufacture. The
marking shall be legible and durable.

7 SAMPLING, INSPECTION, AND TESTS

7.1 General. Tests described in 8.2 shall be required only on Insulators of new designs. Tests
described in 8.3 shall be required on each lot of insulators. Tests described in 8.4 shall be made on each
insulator. Electrical tests described in 8.2 shall be conducted on completely assembled insulators.

7.2 Design Tests

7.2.1 Low-Frequency Wet Withstand. Three insulators shall be selected at random and tested in
accordance with 4.5 of ANSI C29.1-1988 (R2012). Failure of any insulator to meet the rated wet withstand
value given in Table 1 shall constitute failure to meet the requirements of this standard.

7.2.2 Critical Impulse Flashover, Positive. Three insulators shall be selected at random for the critical
impulse flashover test, positive, and tested in accordance with 4.7 of ANSI C29.1-1988 (R2012). Failure of
the average critical impulse flashover value of the three insulators to equal or exceed 92% of the rated critical
impulse flashover value given in table 1 shall constitute failure to meet the requirements of this standard.

7.2.3 Impulse Withstand. Three insulators shall be selected at random and tested in accordance with
4.8 of ANSI C29.1-1988 (R2012). Failure of any insulator to meet the rated impulse withstand value given in
table 1 shall constitute failure to meet the requirements of this standard.

7.2.4 Radio-Influence Voltage (RIV). Three insulators shall be selected at random and tested in
accordance with 4.9 of ANSI C29.1-1988 (R2012). If one or more insulators fail to meet the requirements
given in the applicable table, three additional insulators shall be selected at random and tested. Failure of
one or more of these additional insulators shall constitute failure to meet the requirements of this standard.

7.2.5 Thermal shock. Three insulators shall be selected at random and tested for ten complete cycles
in accordance with 5.5 of ANSI C29.1-1988 (R2012). For multiunit insulators, three of each type of unit in the
stack shall be tested. The temperature of the hot water bath shall be approximately 150°F (66°C), and the
temperature of the cold water bath shall be approximately 39°F (4°C). At the end of the tenth cycle, the test
specimens shall be checked for electrical soundness. If one insulator fails, three additional insulators shall
be selected at random and tested. Failure of more than one insulator from the first sample or from the first
and second samples combined shall constitute failure to meet the requirements of this standard.

7.2.6 Compression Strength. Three insulators shall be selected at random and tested in accordance
with 5.1.4.4 of ANSI C29.1-1988 (R2012). For multiunit insulators, three of each type of unit in the stack shall
be tested. Failure of the average strength of the three insulators or the units to meet the strength

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requirement, where applicable, or failure of any one insulator or unit to equal 85 percent of that strength
requirement shall constitute failure to meet the requirements of this standard.

7.2.7 Torsional Strength. Three insulators shall be selected at random and tested in accordance with
5.1.4.2 of ANSI C29.1-1988 (R2012). For multiunit insulators, three of each type of unit in the stack shall be
tested. Failure of the average strength of the three insulators or units to meet the strength requirements given
in the tables or to meet the specified higher strength requirement, where applicable, or failure of any one
insulator or unit to equal 85 percent of that strength requirement shall constitute failure to meet the
requirements of this standard.

7.3 Quality Conformance Tests

7.3.1 Visual and Dimensional Tests. Conformity with 4.2 may be determined by visual inspection. All
insulators not conforming to 4.2 fail to meet the requirements of this standard.

Three insulators shall be selected at random from the lot and their dimensions checked against the
dimensions on the manufacturer’s drawing. Failure of more than one of these insulators to conform, within
manufacturing tolerances, to the dimensions on this drawing shall constitute failure of the lot to meet the
requirements of this standard.

7.3.2 Porosity Test. Specimens shall be selected from insulators destroyed in other tests and tested in
accordance with 5.4 of ANSI C29.1-1988 (R2012). Penetration of the dye into the body of the dielectric shall
constitute failure of the lot to meet the requirements of this standard.

7.3.3 Galvanizing Test. Five pieces representative of each type of galvanized hardware used with the
insulators shall be selected at random and tested in accordance with Section 6 of ANSI C29.1-1982 (R2012).
Five to ten measurements shall be uniformly and randomly distributed over the entire surface. The average
thickness value for each individual specimen and the average of the entire sample shall equal or exceed the
following:

Average of Entire Sample Average of Individual Specimen

Hardware (except nuts/bolts) 3.4 mil 3.1 mil
Nuts/bolts 2.1 mil 1.7 mil

If the average of one specimen or if the average of the entire sample fails to comply with the above, ten
additional pieces of the same type of hardware shall be selected at random and tested. Failure of the retest
sample to comply with the minimum thickness criteria shall constitute failure of the lot to meet the
requirements of this standard.

7.3.4 Cantilever Strength. Three insulators shall be selected at random and tested in accordance with
5.1.4.1 of ANSI C29.1-1982 (R2012). For multiunit insulators, three of each type of unit in the stack shall be
tested. The units may be tested in a stack or individually. Failure of the average strength of the three
insulators or units to meet the strength requirement given the tables or to meet the specified higher strength
requirement, where applicable, or failure of any one insulator to equal 85% of that strength requirement shall
constitute failure of the lot to meet the requirements of this standard.

7.3.5 Tensile Strength. Three insulators shall be selected at random and tested in accordance with
5.1.4.3 of ANSI C29.1-1982 (R2012). For multiunit insulators, three of each type of unit in the stack shall be
tested. The units may be tested in a stack or individually. Failure of the average strength of the three
insulators or units to meet the strength requirement given the tables or to meet the specified higher strength
requirement, where applicable, or failure of any one insulator to equal 85% of that strength requirement shall
constitute failure of the lot to meet the requirements of this standard.

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7.4 Routine tests

7.4.1 Flashover. Each hollow-core insulator unit shall be subjected to a routine flashover test before
assembly in accordance with 7.1 of ANSI C29.1-1982 (R2012). For this test, an electrode shall be placed on
each side of, and adjacent to, the porcelain barrier. All units that puncture fail to meet the requirements of
this standard.

7.4.2 Mechanical Proof.

7.4.2.1 Each insulator of the type given in Table 1 shall be subjected to one of the following tests.
(1) A tension test in accordance with 5.1.4.3 of ANSI C29.1-1982 (R2012). The load applied shall be
not less than 50 percent of the tension strength shown in the table.
(2) A cantilever test in accordance with 5.1.4.1 of ANSI C29.1-1982 (R2012). The load applied shall
be not less than 40 percent of the cantilever strength shown in the table. The test shall be performed in each
of the four quadrants.
Successful completion of either the tension test or cantilever test shall constitute demonstration of
conformance with the requirements of this standard.

7.4.2.2 Each insulator of the type given in Table 2 shall be subjected to one of the following tests.
(1) A tension test in accordance with 5.1.4.3 of ANSI C29.1-1982 (R2012). The load applied shall be
not less than 50 percent of the tension strength shown in the table.
(2) A cantilever test in accordance with 5.1.4.1 of ANSI C29.1-1982 (R2012). The load applied shall
be not less than 40 percent of the cantilever strength shown in the table. The test shall be performed in each
of the four quadrants.
(3) A bending moment test in which the bending moment simultaneously loads each end of the unit
in proportion to the unit rating. The test shall be repeated in each of the four quadrants. The proof test
moment shall be not less than 40 percent of the bending moment rating of the unit.
Successful completion of either the tension test or cantilever test or the bending moment test shall
constitute demonstration of conformance with the requirements of this standard. A unit rated higher than the
stack in which it is contained shall be tested at 50 percent of the tension rating of the unit or at 40 percent of
the cantilever or bending moment rating of the unit, as applicable.

8 REFERENCED AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS

When the following American National Standards referred to in this document are superseded by a revision
approved by the American National Standards Institute, Inc, the revision shall apply:

American National Standard Test Methods for Electrical Power Insulators, ANSI C29.1-1982 (R2012)

American National Standard Gray Finishes for Industrial Apparatus and Equipment, ANSI Z55.1-1967
(R1973)

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Table 1 Dimensions and Characteristics of Post Type Apparatus Insulators

350 Kilovolts Basic Impulse Insulation Level (BIL) and Below

RIV Data
Technical BIL Height of Insulator Shell Max Bolt Cantilever Tensile Com- Torsional Low- Maximum RIV Leakage Critical Impulse Low- Impulse Technical
Reference Rating Dia. Cap Circle* Strength Strength pression Strength Frequency Distance Flashover Frequency Withstand Reference
Number Strength Test Voltage Positive Wet Withstand Number
Dia.
Upright,
Overall Tolerance Underhung
microvolts
kV inches inches inches inches inches pounds kV @ 1000 kHz inches kV kV kV

202 95 7-1/2 ± 1/32 7 5 3 2000 7000 10000 6000 5 50 10-1/2 105 30 95 202
205_ 110 10 ± 1/32 7 5 3 2000 8500 10000 7000 10 50 15-1/2 125 45 110 205_
208_ 150 14 ± 1/32 7 6 3 2000 10000 10000 8000 15 100 24 170 60 150 208_
210 200 18 ± 1/32 7-1/2 6 3 2000 12000 15000 10000 22 100 37 225 80 200 210
214_ 250 22 ± 1/32 8 7-5/8 3 2000 14000 15000 12000 30 200 43 280 100 250 214_
216 350 30 ± 1/32 9-1/8 8 3 1500 16000 25000 15000 44 200 72 390 145 350 216
222 95 10 ± 1/32 7-1/2 6-1/2 5 4000 15000 20000 12000 5 50 10-1/2 105 30 95 222
225_ 110 12 ± 1/32 8 6-3/4 5 4000 20000 20000 14000 10 50 15-1/2 125 45 110 225_
227 150 15 ± 1/32 9 8 5 4000 20000 20000 16000 I5 100 24 170 60 150 227
231 200 20 ± 1/32 10 8-1/4 5 4000 25000 30000 20000 22 100 37 225 80 200 231
267 250 24 ± 1/32 10 9-3/4 5 4000 25000 60000 20000 44 200 43 280 100 250 267
278 350 30 ± 1/32 11 9-3/4 5 3000 25000 60000 40000 73 200 72 390 145 350 278

* The following bolt circles, when tapped, shall be:

3-inch bolt circle - 4 tapped holes 1/2-13 unified form special, pitch diameter 0.47154-0.4650, length of engagement 0.50 (tap after hot dip galvanizing)
5-inch bolt circle - 4 tapped holes 5/8-11 unified form special, pitch diameter 0.5882-0.5810, length of engagement 0.625 (tap after hot dip galvanizing)

NOTE: Metric Conversions -

1 inch = 25.4mm, rounded off to the nearest whole number for dimensions greater than or equal to 1 inch. For dimensions less than 1 inch, round off to the nearest tenth.
1 pound = 4.448 newtons, rounded off to the nearest whole number
Inch-pound = 0.113 newton-meters, rounded off to the nearest whole number.

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Table 2–Dimensions and Characteristics of Post Type Apparatus Insulators

Above 350 Kilovolts Basic Impulse Insulation Level (BIL)

RIV Data
Technical BIL Height of Insulator Max Cap Dia. Bolt Cantilever Tensile Com- Torsional Low- Maximum RIV Leakage Critical Impulse Low- Impulse Technical
Reference Rating Circle* Strength Strength pression Strength Frequency Distance Flashover Frequency Withstand Reference
Number Strength Test Voltage Positive Wet Withstand Number

Overall Tolerance Top Base Top Base Upright

inch- microvolts
kV inches inches inches inches inches inches pounds pounds pounds pounds kV @ 1000 kHz inches kV kV kV
286 550 45 ± 1/16 10-1/2 10-1/2 5 5 1700 20000 60000 40000 73 200 99 610 230 550 286
287 550 45 ± 1/16 12 12 5 5 2600 25000 75000 90000 73 200 99 610 230 550 287
288 650 54 ± 1/16 10-1/2 10-1/2 5 5 1400 20000 60000 40000 88 200 116 710 275 650 288
289 650 54 ± 1/16 12 12 5 5 2200 25000 75000 90000 88 200 116 710 275 650 289
291 750 62 ± 3/32 10-1/2 10-1/2 5 5 1200 20000 60000 40000 103 500 132 810 315 750 291
295 750 62 ± 3/32 12 12 5 5 1850 25000 75000 90000 103 500 132 810 315 750 295
304 900 80 ± 1/8 10-1/2 10-1/2 5 5 950 20000 60000 40000 146 500 165 1010 385 900 304
308 900 80 ± 1/8 12 12 5 5 1450 25000 75000 90000 146 500 165 1010 385 900 308
312 1050 92 ± 1/8 10-1/2 10-1/2 5 5 800 20000 60000 40000 146 500 198 1210 455 1050 312
316 1050 92 ± 1/8 12 12 5 5 1250 25000 75000 90000 146 500 198 1210 455 1050 316
362 1050 92 ± 1/8 10-7/8 10-7/8 7 7 2300 40000 100000 120000 146 500 198 1210 455 1050 362
324 1300 106 ± 5/32 10-1/2 10-1/2 5 5 1000 25000 75000 90000 220 1000 231 1410 525 1300 324
367 1300 106 ± 5/32 10-1/2 14 5 7 1450 20000 60000 40000 220 1000 231 1410 525 1300 367
368 1300 106 ± 5/32 10-7/8 10-7/8 7 7 2000 40000 100000 120000 220 1000 231 1410 525 1300 368
369 1300 106 ± 5/32 10-1/2 14 5 7 2050 20000 60000 40000 220 1000 231 1410 525 1300 369
330 1470 122 ± 3/16 10-1/2 10-1/2 5 5 900 25000 75000 90000 220 1000 264 1610 590 1470 330
371 1470 122 ± 3/16 10-1/2 14 5 7 1170 20000 60000 40000 220 1000 264 1610 590 1470 371
372 1470 122 ± 3/16 10-7/8 10-7/8 7 7 1750 40000 100000 120000 210 1000 264 1610 590 1470 372
373 1470 122 ± 3/16 10-1/2 14 5 7 1750 20000 60000 40000 220 1000 264 1610 590 1470 373
379 1550 128 ± 3/16 10-1/2 14 5 7 1700 20000 60000 40000 318 2000 280 1710 620 1550 379
391 1800 152 ± 7/32 10-1/2 14 5 7 1400 20000 60000 40000 318 2000 330 2000 710 1800 391

* The following bolt circles, when tapped, shall be:

5inch bolt circle - 4 tapped holes 5/8 inch-11 unified form special, pitch diameter 0.5882-0.5810 length of engagement 0.625 (tap after hot dip galvanizing)
7-inch bolt circle - 4 tapped holes 3/4 inch-10 unified form special, pitch diameter 0.7077-0.7.000, length of engagement 0.75 (tap after hot dip galvanizing)

NOTE: Metric Conversions -

1 inch = 25.4mm, rounded off to the nearest whole number for dimensions greater than or equal to 1 inch. For dimensions less than 1 inch, round off to the nearest tenth.
1 pound = 4.448 newtons, rounded off to the nearest whole number
Inch-pound = 0.113 newton-meters, rounded off to the nearest whole number.

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APPENDICES

(These appendices are not part of American National Standard C29.9-1983 (R2002, R2012), but are
included for information only.)

Appendix A
Packaging

Packaging of insulators should be such as to afford reasonable and proper protection to the insulators in
shipping and handling.

Each box or container should be marked with the number of pieces contained therein; the catalog number,
or class number; or description of the contents; and the manufacturer’s name.

Appendix B
Additional Electrical Design Tests

If the following additional electrical design tests are required, the procedure given in this Appendix may prove
useful

B1. Low-Frequency Dry Flashover

Three insulators should be selected at random and tested in accordance with 4.2 of ANSI C29.1-1982
(R2012). The average dry-flashover value of the three insulators should be equal to or exceed 95 percent of
the rated dry-flashover value of the insulator.

B2. Low-Frequency Wet Flashover

Three insulators should be selected at random and tested in accordance with 4.3 of ANSI C29.1-1982
(R2012). The average dry-flashover value of the three insulators should be equal to or exceed 90 percent of
the rated wet-flashover value of the insulator.

B3. Critical Impulse Flashover - Negative

Three insulators should be selected at random and tested in accordance with 4.7 of ANSI C29.1-1982
(R2012). The average critical impulse flashover, negative, value of the three insulators should be equal to or
exceed 92 percent of the rated critical impulse flashover, negative value of the insulator.

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