HARDWARE AND

ACCESSORIES
(for Overhead Transmission Line)
1. SYSTEM PARTICULARS:

1.1. Electrical System Data:

132 KV 220 KV 400 KV

Maximum Voltage (KV) 145 245 420

BIL (Impulse withstand for –ve polarity of 650 1050 1425

complete string) (KVpeak)

Frequency 50 HZ

System grounding Effectively Earth

Power frequency withstand voltage (wet) 275 460 630

of complete string (KVrms)

Switching surge withstand voltage (wet) - - 1050

of complete string (KVpeak)

Minimum Corona extinction voltage at Not less than 320

50Hz KVrms phase to ground

Radio interference voltage at one MHZ - - Not exceeding 1000

for 305 KV phase to earth voltage micro volts

1.2. Line Data:

i) Conductor:

a) Name ACSR “Panther” ACSR “Zebra” ACSR “Moose”

b) Strands and wire diameter of

i) Aluminium
ii)Steel 30/3.00 mm 54/3.18 mm 54/3.53 mm
7/3.00 mm 7/3.18 mm 7/3.53 mm
c) Conductor per phase 1 no. 1 no. 4 nos.

d) Spacing between the - - 457 mm

conductors of same phase
 e) Min. Conductor spacing (meter) 3.9mtr 4.9mtr 8mtr
(Vertical)

f) Configuration of conductor Triangular for Triangular for Double circuit for

Single Ckt. Single Ckt. 400KV line: Two/
Vertical for Vertical for Four ACSR Moose
Double Ckt Double Ckt Twin/Quad
conductor bundled
per phase & all three
phases on vertical
configuration.

g) Overall diameter of conductor 21 mm 28.62 mm 31.77 mm

h) Sectional area of Aluminium - 418.6 mm2 515.7 mm2

i) Weight of conductor 976 Kg/Km 1621 Kg/Km 2004 Kg/Km

j) Minimum Ultimate tensile 9127 Kgf 13316 Kgf 16250 Kgf

strength of the conductor

k) Total sectional area 207 mm2 (Al) 418.6 mm2 (Al) 597 mm2

l) Modulus of elasticity (Kg/sqcm) 0.689x106

m) Coefficient of linear expansion 19.3x10-6/oC

ii) Galvanised Steel Earthwire:

220 KV/132 KV 400 KV

a) Size (strands & wire 7/3.15 mm 7/3.66 mm

diameter

b) Overall diameter 9.45 mm 10.98 mm

c) Standard weight 428 Kg/Km 583 Kg/Km

d) Location of earthwire One continuous earthwire to One continuous earthwires to

run horizontally on top of run horizontally on top of the
the tower tower through one peak*

e) Minimum breaking load 5710 Kgf 6969 Kgf

f) Total sectional area 54.57 mm2 73.65 mm2

g) Modulus of elasticity 1.933x106 g/Sqcm. 1.860x106 Kg/Sqcm.

h) Co-efficient of linear 11.5x10-6/oC 11.5x10-6/oC

expansion

* OPGW wire will run through another peak.

1.3. INSULATOR STRINGS:

For the purpose of tower design the following data of complete string shall be adopted.
Single Double Single Tension Double Tension
Particulars Suspension Suspension
 220 132 220 132 220 132 220 132

Length of Max. 2415 1672+ 2710 1837+ w 1852+ 3235 2131+

Insulator string Hanger Hanger 2675 St. St.
upto conductor/ Min. 2275 length 2570 length Plate 3075 Plate
jumper points in
mm.
Single Double Double Single Pilot
Suspensio Suspension Tension Tension suspension
Particulars n String String String string
String
220 132 220 132 220 132 220 132 220 132
No. of Standard discs per 14 9 2x14 2x9 2x15 2x10 15 10 14 9
String
Size of disc. in mm 255x145 255x145 255x145 255x145 255x145

Eelectromechanical Failing 70 2x70 2x120 120 70

load of each string (KN)
Minimum Creepage 320 320 320 320 320
Distance of each disc in mm
Pollution level HEAVY

Single Double Single Quad /Twin

Suspension Suspension Tension Tension
Particulars
Pilot String String String String
400 ‘I’ String 400 ‘I’ String 400 400
No. of Standard discs per string 1x23 2x23 1x24 4x23 / 2x23
Size of disc. in mm 255x145 255 x 145 255 x 145 280 x 170
Eelectrom-echanical 1x120 2x120 1x120 4X160 /
Failing load of each string(KN) 2x160
Minimum Creepage 370 370 370 370
Distance of each disc in mm
Pollution level MODERATELY

1.4. INSULATOR HARDWARE COMPONENT DETAILS

Sl.No. Description 220KV/132 KV 400 KV

1 Single Suspension String:

i. Electro mechanical strength of insulator disc: 70 KN 120 KN
ii. Material: As per table IV As per table IV
- Anchor shackle
- Horn holder type ball eye
- Full arcing horn set
- Corona control ring
- Socket clevis
- Yoke Plate line side
- Suspension clamp assembly
- U-clevis (for AGS type)
2 Double Suspension String:
i. Electro mechanical strength of insulator disc: 2x70 KN 2X120 KN
ii. Material: As per table IV As per table IV
- Anchor shackle
- Yoke plate (tower side)
- Clevis – Clevis
Sl.No. Description 220KV/132 KV 400 KV

- Ball and rod type arcing horn

- Corona control ring
- Socket Clevis
- Yoke plate (line side)
- Suspension clamp assembly
3 Single Tension String:
i. Electro mechanical strength of insulator disc: 120 KN 120 KN
ii. Material: As per table IV As per table IV
- Anchor shackle
- Turn buckle
- Clevis – Clevis
- Horn holder type ball eye
- Tubular arcing horn
- Socket Clevis
- Yoke plate (line side)
- Corona control ring
- Anchor shackle
- Dead end assembly
4 Quad / Double Tension String:
i) Electro mechanical strength of insulator disc: - / 2X120 KN 4X160KN / 2X160 KN
ii Material: As per table IV As per table IV
- Anchor shackle
- Chain link
- Ball & rod type half arcing horn
- Yoke plate tower side
- Ball clevis
- Corona control ring
- Socket clevis
- Yoke plate line side
- Clevis eye
- Sag adjusting plate
- Chain shackle
- Dead end assembly
5 Tension clamp (Tubular compression type)
and Dead End Assembly Component Details:
i) Electro mechanical strength of insulator disc: 120 KN 160 KN
ii Material: As per table IV As per table IV
- Anchor shackle
- Aluminium dead end
- Filler plug
- Jumper plate
- Hexagonal bolts & nuts
- Jumper
- Plain washer
- Spring washer
6 Suspension Clamp Component Details:
i) Electro mechanical strength of insulator disc: 70 KN 120 KN
ii Material: As per table IV As per table IV
Sl.No. Description 220KV/132 KV 400 KV

- Clamp body
- Keeper
- U bolt with nuts
- Plain washers
- Hex. bolts
- Jumper
- Saddle
- Line strap
- Twisted shackle

7 Armour Gri:
i) Electro mechanical strength of insulator disc: 70 KN 120 KN
ii Material: As per table IV As per table IV
- Armour rod type retaining rods
- Neoprene cushion
- Clamp body
- Round strap
- Hex. bolts with nut
- Spring washer
- Plain washer
- Split pin

TABLE IV

DETAILS OF MATERIALS FOR HARDWARE FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES

Sl. NAME OF ITEM MATERIAL PROCESS OF REFERENCE REMARKS

No. TREATMENT STANDARD
1. Security Clips Stainless Steel / - AISI 302 or
Phosphor Bronze 304-L /
IS:1385-1968
2. Arcing Horn Mild Steel Rod / Hot Dip As per IS:226-
Tube type Galvanised 1975 or
IS:206201992
3. Ball fittings, Socket Class IV forged steel Forged and As per IS:2004-
All Shackles, link normalised Hot 1978
clevis Dip Galvanised
4. Yoke Plate Mild Steel Hot Dip As per IS:226-
Galvanised 1975 or
IS:2062-1992
5. Sag Adjustment Mild Steel Hot Dip As per IS:226-
Plate Galvanised 1975 or
IS:2062-1992
6. (a) Corona Control High strength Heat treated ASTM-B429 Or Mechanical
Rings Alumi9nium Alloy as per IS:226 strength of
tube or IS:2062 welded joints

Sl. NAME OF ITEM MATERIAL PROCESS OF REFERENCE REMARKS

No. TREATMENT STANDARD
(b) Supporting (6061/6063/1100 Heat treated shall be not
Brackets and type or Hot Dip less than 20
Mounting Bolts 65032/63400 type Galvanised KN
or Mild Steel
7. Turn Buckle Class-II Steel Forged and Hot As per IS:2004-
Dip Galvanised 1978

8. Free Centre Type

/ Envelop Type
(a) Cleap Body / High Strength Al. Casted or IS:617 or
Keeper Piece Alloy 4600/LM-6 or Forged & Heat ASTM-B429
6061/65032 treated IS:226/IS:2062
(b) Cotter bolts, Mild Steel Hot Dip AISI-302 or
Hangers, Shackles, Galvanised 304-L
Brackets

(c) U bolts Stainless Steel or Forged and Hot ASTM-B429

High Strength Al. treated
Alloy 6061/6063 or
65032/63400
9. P. A. ROD High Strength Al. Heat ASTM-B429 Min. Tensile
Alloy type Treatment strength of 35
6061/65032 during Kg/Sq.mm.
manufacturing
10. A.G.S. Clamp
(a) Supporting High Strength Casted/Forged IS:617 or
House Corrosion resistant Heat Treated ASTM-B429
Al. Alloy LM6, 4600
or 6061/65032

(b) Al. Insert & High Strength Al. Forged and ASTM-B429 or
Retaining Strap Alloy of type Heat treated as per IS
6061/65032

(c) Elastometer Moulded on

Cushion Aluminium
reinforcement

11. DEAD END As per IS:226 /

ASSEMBLY IS :2062
(a) Outer sleeve EC grade Al. of
of dead end for purity not less than
ACSR Conductors 99.5%

(b) Outer sleeve of High Strength Al. Heat treated

dead end for Alloy of type during
AAAC Conductors 6201or equivalent manufacturing

(c) Steel Sleeve Mild Steel Hot Dip

Galvanised
Sl. NAME OF ITEM MATERIAL PROCESS OF REFERENCE REMARKS
No. TREATMENT STANDARD
(d) Jumper Cone EC grade Al. of
purity not less than
99.5%

12. Balancing Weight Cast Hot Dip

Iron/MCI/Machined Galvanised
Mild Steel
13. MID SPAN
COMPRESSION
JOINT (For ACSR
conductor):
(a) Al. Sleeve EC grade Al. of
purity not less than
99.5%
(b) Steel Sleeve Mild Steel Hot Dip IS:226/IS:2062
Galvanised
For AAAC High Strength Al. Heat treated
conductor Alloy of type 6201or during
equivalent manufacturing
14. MS Joint for Earth Wire
(a) Steel Sleeve Mild Steel Hot Dip IS:226/IS:2062
Galvanised
(b) Al. encasing EC grade Al. of
purity not less than
99.5%
15. T-Connector / EC grade Al. of
Repair Sleeve purity not less than
99.5%
16. VIBRATION DAMPER
(a) Clamp High strength Al.
Alloy of type LM-6
(b) Damper Mass Mild Steel/Cast Forged/Casting IS:226/IS:2062
Iron/Zinc Ally Hot Dip
Galvanised
(c) Messenger High Tensile Hot Dip IS:4826 Minimum
Cable Steel/Stainless Galvanised strength of
Steel cable
135kg/Sq.mm
17. BUNDLE SPACER
(a) Retaining Rod High Strength Al. Heat treated
Alloy of type during
6061/65032 manufacture
(b) Spacer tube High strength Al. Heat treated
Alloy of type during
6061/65032 manufacture
 STANDARD TECHNICAL PARTICULARS

Suspension hardware fittings for Quad/Twin ACSR MOOSE conductor

Particulars/ Value

Double “I” Single suspension Pilot

Suspension Fittings Fitting with
with
Sl. Description Unit
(ACSR MOOSE
Conductor)

AGS Free Centre Envelope clamp

clamp clamp

1. Maximum magnetic power loss of Watt 4 8

one suspension assembly at sub-
conductor current of 600 amperes

2. Slipping strength of suspension KN 20-29 20-29

assembly

3. Particulars of standard/ AGS

preformed armour rod set for
suspension assembly

a) No. of rods per set No. 12 NA

b) Direction of lay Right hand NA

c) Overall length after fitting on mm 2235 2540 NA

conductor

d) Diameter of each rod mm 9.27 NA

e) Tolerance in NA NA

i) Diameter of each rod ±mm 0.10 NA

ii) Length of each rod ±mm 25 NA

iii) Difference of length between the ±mm 13 NA

longest and shortest rod in a set

f) Type of Aluminium alloy used for 6061/ 65032 NA

manufacture of PA rod set

g) Minimum UTS of each rod Kg/mm2 35 NA

4. Particulars of Elastomer (For AGS Clamp only)

a) Type of elastomer Chloroprene NA NA

/Neoprene
Rubber

o
b) Shore hardness of elastomer C 65 to 80 NA NA
 c) Temperature range for which Upto 85o C NA NA
elastomer is designed

d) Moulded on insert Yes NA NA

5. Mechanical strength of suspension KN 240 120

fitting(excluding suspension clamp)

6. Mechanical strength of suspension KN 70 70

clamp

7. Galvanising

a) Minimum weight of Zinc coating for gm/m2 600

steel parts

b) Purity of Zinc used for galvanising % 99.95 (IS 209)

c) Min. No. of dips in standard preece No. a) Fasteners: 4 dips of 1 minute

test the ferrous parts can withstand
b) Spring washers: 3 dips of 1 minute
c) all others: 6 dips of 1 minute

Tension hardware fittings for Quad/Twin ACSR Moose conductor

Sl. Description Unit Particulars/ Value

Single QuadTension
Tension /Double Tension

1. Mechanical strength of Tension KN 120 4x160/ 2x160

fitting(excluding dead end clamp)

2. Type of dead end assembly Compression

3. Compression pressure MT 100

4. Maximum electrical resistance of dead end % 75

assembly as a percentage of equivalent
length of Conductor

5. Slip strength of dead end assembly KN 153.2

6. Galvanising

a) Minimum weight of Zinc coating for steel gm/m2 600

parts

b) Purity of Zinc used for galvanising % 99.95 (IS 209)

c) Min. No. of dips in standard preece test the Nos. a) Fasteners: 4 dips of 1 minute
ferrous parts can withstand.
b) Spring washers: 3 dips of 1 minute

c) all others: 6 dips of 1 minute

Accessories for ACSR MOOSE conductor for 400 kV transmission line

1. Mid span compression Joint for ACSR MOOSE Conductor

Sl. Description Unit Particulars/ Value

Aluminium Steel Sleeve

Sleeve

1. Material of Joint Aluminium of Mild Steel(Fe-410,

purity 99.5% IS:2062)

2. Range of Hardness of the steel sleeve BHN From 100 to 200

(Brinnel hardness)

3. Weight of Zinc coating for steel sleeve gm/m 610

2

4. Dimension of sleeve Before compression Aluminum Steel sleeve

sleeve

i) Inside diameter mm 34.00 ± 0.5 11.10 ± 0.2

ii) Outside diameter mm 54.00 ± 1.0 21.00 ± 0.5

iii) Length mm 735 ± 5 250 ± 5

5. Dimensions of Sleeve after compression Aluminum Steel sleeve

sleeve

i) Outside dimension(Corner to corner) mm 53.00 ± 0.5 20.20 ± 0.5

ii) Outside dimension ( face to face) mm 46.00 ± 0.5 17.50 ± 0.5

iii) Length mm 785 (approx) 286 (approx)

6. Slip strength KN 153.2

7. Maximum resistance of the compressed unit % 75

expressed, as percentage of the resistance of
equivalent length of bare conductor.

8. Minimum corona Extinction voltage kV (rms) kV 320

under dry condition

9. Maximum Radio Interference Voltage at 1 Micro 1000

MHz for phase to earth voltage of 305 kV Volts
(rms) under dry condition

Repair sleeve for ACSR MOOSE Conductor

Sl. Description Unit Particulars/ Value

1. Material Aluminium of minimum purity 99.5%

2. Dimension of Aluminum sleeve Before compression

i) Inside diameter mm 34.00 ± 0.5

ii) Outside diameter mm 54.00 ± 1.0

iii) Length mm 300.00 ± 5.0

3. Dimensions of Aluminum Sleeve after compression

i) Outside dimension(Corner to corner) mm 53.00 ± 0.5

ii) Outside dimension (face to face) mm 46.00 ± 0.5

iii) Length mm 330.00(Approx.)

4. Minimum corona Extinction voltage kV kV 320

(rms) under dry condition

5. Maximum Radio Interference Voltage at 1 Micro 1000

MHz for phase to earth voltage of 305 kV Volts
(rms) under dry condition

T-connector for ACSR MOOSE Conductor

Sl. Description Unit Particulars/ Value

1. Material Aluminium of purity 99.5%

2. Dimension of Aluminum sleeve Before compression

i) Inside diameter mm 34.00 ± 0.5

ii) Outside diameter mm 54.00 ± 1.0

iii) Length mm 400.00 ± 5.0

3. Dimensions of Aluminum Sleeve after compression

i) Outside dimension(Corner to corner) mm 53.00 ± 0.5

ii) Outside dimension ( face to face) mm 46.00 ± 0.5

4. Axial tensile strength of welded portion of KN 30

T-connector

5. Maximum resistance of the compressed % 75

unit expressed, as percentage of the
resistance of equivalent length of bare
conductor.

6. Minimum corona Extinction voltage kV kV 320

(rms) under dry condition

7. Maximum Radio Interference Voltage at 1 Micro 1000

MHz for phase to earth voltage of 305 kV Volts
(rms) under dry condition
Quad/Twin Spacer Damper for ACSR MOOSE conductor (For Quad/Twin bundle conductor only)

Sl. Description Unit Particulars/ Value

1. Type of Clamp Rigid type without retaining rods

2. Type of Damping element Spring/Elastomer/EPDM

3 Material of

(a) Clamp All Aluminum alloy (4600) or equivalent

(b) Main body Galvanised Steel /Al.Alloy 4600 0r equivalent

4. Elastomer (if used)

(a) Shore hardness Die-casting

0
(b) Temp.range for which designed C Upto 850C

Minimum ultimate tensile strength of

5. spacer

(a) Compressive load kN 14

(b) Tensile load kN 7.0

6. Slipping strength of spacer clamp Clamp Longitudin Maxm. Slip

Type al load(KN) permitted(mm)
a)Before vibration test
Metal- 6.5 1
Metal
Bolted

Rubber 2.5 2.5

loaded

Preforme 2.5 12
d rods

b)After Vibration test KN 80% of the above values

6. Maximum Magnetic power loss per spacer

Watts Below 1 watt
for 600 Amps, 50 Hz Alternating Current

7. Minimum corona Extinction voltage kV kV 320

(rms) under dry condition

8. Maximum Radio Interference Voltage (RIV) Micro 1000

at 1 MHz for phase to earth voltage of 305 volts
kV (rms) under dry condition

Rigid Spacer for Jumper for ACSR MOOSE conductor (For Quad/Twin bundle conductor only)

Sl. Description Unit Particulars/ Value

1. Type of Spacer Rigid type without retaining rods

2. Material of component parts

 (a) Clamp Aluminum alloy (4600)

(b) Main body Aluminum alloy 6063/63400 ;

6061/65032

3. Manufacturing process of component parts

(a) Clamp Die-casting

(b) Main body Aluminum extrusion

Minimum ultimate tensile strength of

4. spacer

(a) Compressive load kN 14

(b) Tensile load kN 7.0

5. Slipping strength of spacer clamp kN 2.5

6. Maximum Magnetic power loss per spacer

Watts 1
for 600 Amps, 50 Hz Alternating Current

7. Minimum corona Extinction voltage kV kV 320

(rms) under dry condition

8. Maximum Radio Interference Voltage (RIV) Micro 1000

at 1 MHz for phase to earth voltage of 305 volts
kV (rms) under dry condition

Mid span compression Joint for 7/3.66 mm GS Earthwire

Sl. Description Unit Particulars/ Value

Aluminium / Filler Steel Sleeve

Sleeve

1. Material of Joint Aluminium of minimum Mild Steel(Fe-

purity 99.5% 410, IS:2062)

2. Range of Hardness of the steel sleeve BHN From 100 to 200

(Brinnel hardness)

3. Weight of Zinc coating gm/m 600

2

4. Dimension of sleeve Before compression

Aluminiu Steel Alu filler sleeve

m Sleeve Sleeve

i) Inside diameter mm 22.00 ± 11.50 ± 0.2 11.50 ± 0.2

0.5

ii) Outside diameter mm 32.00 ± 21.00 ± 0.5 21.00 ± 0.5

0.5

iii) Length mm 400 ± 5 230 ± 5 60 ± 5

5. Dimensions of Sleeve after compression

Aluminium Sleeve Steel Sleeve

i) Outside dimension(Corner to Corner) mm 29.40 ± 0.5 20.20 ± 0.5

ii) Outside dimension (face to face) mm 25.00 ± 0.5 17.50 ± 0.5

iii) Length mm 430 (approx) 265 (approx)

6. Slip strength KN 65

7. Maximum resistance of the compressed % 75

unit expressed, as percentage of the
resistance of equivalent length of bare
Earthwire

Flexible Copper Bond for 7/3.66 mm GS Earthwire

Sl. Description Unit Particulars/ Value

1. Stranding 37/7/0.417

2. Cross sectional area Sq.mm 35.4

3. Minimum copper equivalent area Sq.mm 34

4. Length of copper cable mm 500 + 5

5. Material of lugs Tinned copper

6. Bolt Size

i) Diameter mm 16

ii) Length mm 40

Vibration Damper for 7/3.66 mm GS Earthwire

Sl. Description Unit Particulars/ Value

1. Type of Damper 4R-Stockbridge type

2. Materials of components

a) Damper masses Cast iron/mild steel/Zinc alloy duly hop

dip galvanised

b) Clamp Aluminum alloy 4600

c) Messenger cable High tensile strength galvanized steel

3. Number of strands in stranded messenger Nos. 19

cable

4. Minimum ultimate tensile strength of Kg/mm2 135

stranded messenger cable

5. Slip strength of stranded messenger cable kN 2.5

(mass pull off)
6. Slipping strength of damper clamp

(a) Before fatigue test kN 2.5

(b) After fatigue test kN 2

7. Resonance frequencies range Hz 10 to 60

8. Percentage variation in reactance after % +/-40 (Maximum)

fatigue test in comparison with that . before
fatigue test

9. Percentage variation in power dissipation % +/-40 (Maximum)

after fatigue test in comparison with that
before fatigue test

Suspension Clamp for 7/3.66 mm GS Earthwire

Sl. Description Unit Particulars/ Value

1. Material of components

(a) Shackle Forged Steel

(b) Clamp Body & Keeper Malleable cast iron / SGI

(c) U- Bolt Mild Steel

2. Total Drop (Maximum) mm 150

3. Breaking Strength (Minimum) kN 25

4. Slipping Strength kN 12 to 17

5. Galvanising

a) Minimum weight of Zinc coating for steel parts gm/m2 600

b) Purity of Zinc used for galvanising % 99.95 (IS 209) or 98.5 (IS 13229)

c) Min. No. of dips in standard preece test the No. a) Fasteners: 4 dips of 1 minute
ferrous parts can withstand (wherever
applicable) b) Spring washers: 3 dips of 1 minute &

c) all others: 6 dips of 1 minute

Tension Clamp for 7/3.66 mm GS Earthwire

Sl. Description Unit Particulars/ Value

1. Material of components

(i) Anchor Shackle Forged Steel

(ii) Compression Clamp

a) Steel Sleeve Mild Steel

b) Aluminium sleeve Aluminium of purity 99.5%

 c) Aluminium Filler sleeve Aluminium of purity 99.5%

2. Range of Hardness of the steel sleeve BHN 120-200

(Brinnel hardness)

3. Dimension of sleeve Before compression

Aluminium Steel Alu filler sleeve

Sleeve Sleeve

i) Inside diameter mm 22.00 ± 0.5 11.50 ± 11.50 ± 0.2

0.2

ii) Outside diameter mm 30.00 ± 0.5 21.00 ± 21.00 ± 0.5

0.5

iii) Length mm 245 ± 5 205 ± 5 25 .0

4. Dimensions of Sleeve after compression

Aluminium Sleeve Steel Sleeve

i) Outside dimension(Corner to Corner) mm 29.40 ± 0.5 20.20 ± 0.5

ii) Outside dimension (face to face) mm 25.00 ± 0.5 17.50 ± 0.5

5. Slip strength KN 65

6. Minimum Breaking strength of assembly KN 70

(excluding clamp)

7. Compression Pressure Ton 100

8. Galvanising

a) Minimum weight of Zinc coating for steel parts gm/ 600

m2

b) Purity of Zinc used for galvanising % 99.95 (IS 209) or 98.5 (IS 13229)

c) Min. No. of dips in standard preece test the No. a) Fasteners: 4 dips of 1 minute
ferrous parts can withstand (wherever
b) Spring washers: 3 dips of 1 minute &
applicable)
c) all others: 6 dips of 1 minute