AS 1154.3-1985

1 - AS 1154.3-1985 INSULATOR AND CONDUCTOR FITTINGS FOR OVERHEAD POWER LINES - PERFORMANCE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HELICAL
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE AND REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
6 - 1.1.1 Scope.
6 - 1.1.2 Referenced documents.
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION.
6 - 1.3 DESCRIPTION.
6 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS.
6 - 1.4.1 Anchor and tension fittings
6 - 1.4.2 Support fittings
6 - 1.4.3 Repair and protective fittings
6 - 1.4.4 Nominated holdi ng tension
6 - 1.4.5 Failing load
6 - 1.4. 6 Specified minimum failing load
6 - 1.4.7 Type tests
6 - 1.4.8 Batch tests
6 - 1.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
6 - 1.5.1 Defects.
6 - 1.5.2 Design.
6 - 1.5.3 Material.
6 - 1.5.4 Surface finish.
6 - 1.5.5 Protection against corrosion.
6 - 1.6 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTS.
6 - 1.6.1 Type Tests.
7 - 1.6.2 Batch tests.
7 - 1.7 VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS.
7 - 1. 8 COLOUR CODES* FOR HELICAL FITTINGS.
7 - 1.8.1 Colour code for conductors.
7 - 1.8.2 Colour code for insulator neck diameters.
8 - SECTION 2. ANCHOR AND TENSION FITTINGS (OTHER THAN FITTINGS IN SECTION 5).
8 - 2.1 SPECIFICATION DETAILS.
8 - 2.2 MECHANICAL STRENGTH TYPE TEST.
8 - 2.2.1 Anchor fittings.
8 - 2.2.2 Tension fittings.
8 - 2.3 ELECTRICAL TYPE TESTS.
8 - 2.3.1 Resistance test.
9 - 2.3.2 Heating-cycle test.
9 - 2.3.3 Short-time current test.
9 - 2.4 BATCH TESTS.
9 - 2.4.1 Verification of dimensions.
9 - 2.4.2 Mechanical and electrical tests.
9 - 2.4.3 Galvanizing tests.
10 - SECTION 3. SUPPORT FITTINGS
10 - 3.1 SPECIFICATION DETAILS.
10 - 3.2 MECHANICAL STRENGTH TYPE TESTS.
10 - 3.2.1 Holding tension (withstand slip) test.
11 - 3.2.2 Failing load test.
11 - 3.3 BATCH TESTS.
11 - 3.3.1 Verification of dimensions.
11 - 3.3.2 Mechanical tests.
11 - 3.3.3 Galvanizing tests.
12 - SECTION 4. REPAIR AND PROTECTIVE FITTINGS
12 - 4.1 SPECIFICATION DETAILS.
12 - 4.2 REPAIR FITTINGS.
12 - 4.2.1 General requirements.
12 - 4.2.2 Preparation of conductor for the type test.
12 - 4.2.3 Mechanical strength type test.
12 - 4.2.4 Electrical type tests.
13 - 4.3 PROTECTIVE FITTINGS.
13 - 4.3.1 Armour rods and line guards.
13 - 4.3.2 Vibration dampers.
13 - 4.3.3 Spacers.
13 - 4.4 BATCH TESTS.
13 - 4.4.1 Verification of dimensions.
13 - 4.4.2 Galvanizing tests.
14 - SECTION 5. ANCHOR FITTINGS FOR INSULATED CONDUCTORS (CABLES)
14 - 5.1 SPECIFICATION DETAILS.
14 - 5.2 MECHANICAL TYPE TESTS.
14 - 5.2.1 Ambient temperature holding tension (withstand slip) test.
14 - 5.2.2 Elevated temperature holding tension (withstand slip) test.
14 - 5.3 BATCH TESTS.
14 - 5.3.1 Verification of dimensions.
14 - 5.3.2 Galvanizing tests.
15 - APPENDIX A - NOMINATED HOLDING TENSIONS FOR PVC INSULATED SERVICE CONDUCTORS OF SIZE UP TO AND INCLUDING 25 mm2
16 - ANNEX - REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

Provides for four broad categories of fittings and prescribes tests to be carried out according to the particular application for which the fitting is to be used. Includes fittings for use on insulated service lines.

This standard specifies performance and general requirements for helical fittings for use on overhead electric power lines.