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  • BS 3288-3:1989

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    Insulator and conductor fittings for overhead power lines Dimensions of ball and socket couplings of string insulator units

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-05-1989

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Committees responsible
    1. Scope
    2. Object
    3. Plan of the standard
    4. Pin ball
    5. Socket
    6. Hook-on "GO" gauge
    7. Lower part of the insulator
    8. Locking device
    9. Dimensions of the pin ball
    10. Dimensions of the socket end
    11. Dimensions of the hook-on "GO" gauge
    12. Dimensions of twin-balled pins
    13. Clearances between the pin ball and the socket end
    14. Effectiveness of locking the pin ball
    15. Dimensions of the hole for the split pin
    16. Dimensions of the hole for the W-clip
    Appendix A - Sliding position and over-tilting position
                 of the pin ball in the socket end
    Appendix B - Recommended gauges
    Publication referred to

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Dimensions of a series of standard couplings using standard locking devices (see BS 3288-4) in order to permit the assembly of insulators or metal fittings supplied by different manufacturers.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This standard applies to string insulator units of the cap and pin and long rod types and their associated metal fittings.

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    Committee PEL/11
    Development Note Supersedes 86/30888 DC. (07/2005) Inactive for the new design. (09/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    14/30283902 DC : 0 BS 3288-1 - INSULATOR AND CONDUCTOR FITTINGS FOR OVERHEAD POWER LINES - PART 1: PERFORMANCE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    BS 3288-4:1989 Insulator and conductor fittings for overhead power lines Locking devices for ball and socket couplings of string insulator units: dimensions and tests
    BS EN 50423-3:2005 Overhead electrical lines exceeding AC 1 kV up to and including AC 45 kV Set of National Normative Aspects
    EN 60305:1996 Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal voltage above 1 kV - Ceramic or glass insulator units for a.c. systems - Characteristics of insulator units of the cap and pin type
    I.S. EN 50341-3:2006 OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL LINES EXCEEDING AC 45 KV - PART 3: SET OF NATIONAL NORMATIVE ASPECTS
    BS 3288-1:2014 Insulator and conductor fittings for overhead power lines Performance and general requirements
    BS 3288-1:1997 Insulator and conductor fittings for overhead power lines Performance and general requirements
    BS 3288-2:1990 Insulator and conductor fittings for overhead power lines Specification for a range of fittings
    BS EN 60305:1996 Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal voltage above 1 kV. Ceramic or glass insulator units for a.c. systems. Characteristics of insulator units of the cap and pin type
    BS EN 61325:1996 Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal voltage above 1000 V. Ceramic or glass insulator units for d.c systems. Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria
    EN 50423-3 : 2005 COR 2010 OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL LINES EXCEEDING AC 1 KV UP TO AND INCLUDING AC 45 KV - PART 3: SET OF NATIONAL NORMATIVE ASPECTS
    BS 7354:1990 Code of practice for design of high-voltage open-terminal stations
    BS 4579-2:1973 Specification for performance of mechanical and compression joints in electric cable and wire connectors Compression joints in nickel, iron and plated copper conductors
    BS EN 50341-3:2001 Overhead electrical lines exceeding AC 45 kV Set of National Normative Aspects
    EN 50341-3 : 2001 COR 2010 OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL LINES EXCEEDING AC 45 KV - PART 3: SET OF NATIONAL NORMATIVE ASPECTS

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    HD 474 : 200S1 DIMENSIONS OF BALL AND SOCKET COUPLINGS OF STRING INSULATOR UNITS
    BS 3288-4:1989 Insulator and conductor fittings for overhead power lines Locking devices for ball and socket couplings of string insulator units: dimensions and tests
    BS 137-2:1973 Insulators of ceramic material or glass for overhead lines with a nominal voltage greater than 1000 V Requirements
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