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Ansi C29.9-1983 - R2002
Ansi C29.9-1983 - R2002
Ansi C29.9-1983 - R2002
The ANSI Board of Standards Review has reaffmed ANSI C29.9-1983, "Wet Process Porcelain Insulators
(Apparatus, Post Type)."
The new designator for this standard is: ANSI C29.9-1983 (R2002), "Wet Process Porcelain Insulators
(Apparatus, Post Type)."
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Please insert the attached revised title page into your standard.
Secretariat:
The information in this publication was considered technically sound by the consensus of persons
engaged in the development and approval of the document at the time it was developed.
Consensus does not necessarily mean that there is unanimous agreement among every person
participating in the development of this document.
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of which the document contained herein is one, are developed through a voluntary consensus
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ANSI
C29.9-1983 ( R I 996)
Secretariat:
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1847
Rosslyn, VA 22209
O Copyright 2001 by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. All rights including
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American Copyright Conventions.
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The information in this publication was considered technically sound by the consensus of
persons engaged in the development and approval of the document at the time it was
developed. Consensus does not necessarily mean that there is unanimous agreement
among every person participating in the development of this document.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standards and guideline
publications, of which the document contained herein is one, are developed through a
voluntary consensus standards development process. This process brings together
volunteers and/or seeks out the views of \persons who have an interest in the topic
covered by this publication. While NEMA administers the process and establishes rules to
promote fairness in the development of consensus, it does not write the document and it
does not independently test, evaluate, or verify the accuracy or completeness of any
information or the soundness of any judgments contained in its standards and guideline
publications.
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NEMA disclaims liability for any personal injury, property, or other damages of any nature
whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential, or compensatory, directly or
indirectly resulting from the publication, use of, application, or reliance on this document.
NEMA disclaims and makes no guaranty or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the
accuracy or completeness of any information published herein, and disclaims and makes
no warranty that the information in this document will fulfill any of your particular purposes
or needs. NEMA does not undertake to guarantee the performance of any individual
manufacturer or sellers products or services by virtue of this standard or guide.
In publishing and making this document available, NEMA is not undertaking to render
professional or other services for or on behalf of any person or entity, nor is NEMA
undertaking to perform any duty owed by any person or entity to someone else. Anyone
using this document should rely on his or her own independent judgment or, as
appropriate, seek the advice of a competent professional in determining the exercise of
reasonable care in any given circumstances. Information and other standards on the topic
covered by this publication may be available from other sources, which the user may wish
to consult for additional views or information not covered by this publication.
NEMA has no power, nor does it undertake to police or enforce compliance with the
contents of this document. NEMA does not certify, test, or inspect products, designs, or
installations for safety or health purposes. Any certification or other statement of
compliance with any health or safety-related information in this document shall not be
attributable to NEMA and is solely the responsibility of the certifier or maker of the
statement.
Foreword
LI p i r i o f
The first edition of this standard was based essentially on the EEI-NEMA (Edison Electric
Institute-National Electrical Manufacturers Association) Standards for Wet-Process Porcelain Insulators (Apparatus. Post-Type), EEI TDJ-59. NEMA 147-1956. I t was developed
by tlie American National Standards Committee on Insulators for Electric Power Lines.
c29.
This standard lias been revised three times by the C79 Committee. This third revision
( i ) makes numerous editorial changes deemed to improve clarity: (2) removes prcelain
color as a requirement; (3) changes the test description for ferrous metal parts galvanizing; ( 4 ) moves packing requirements t o an appendix: ( 5 ) requires electrical tests to be
made on completely assembled insulators: (6) revises the mechanical proof test iequirements: (7) increases routine tension test values t o 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
tlie National Electrical Manufacturers Association. 2 101 L Street, NW, Washington,
D.C. 20037.
This standard was processed and approved for submittal to ANSI by American National
Standards Committee on insulators for Electric Power Lines. C29. Committee approval
of the standard does not necessarily imply that all committee members voted for its approval. At the time it approved this standard, the C29 Committee had the following
members:
O. Compton, Chairman
C. H. White. Secretary
Orgariizatiori Represetited
Name of Represetitative
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.(Representation Vacant)
. J . B. Fitch
A. S . Jayriani
W.C. Lauth
R. F. Leliman
J. Weber
E. F. hlarchbank (Alt)
J. P. hlarkey (Alt)
institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .O. C o m p t o n
T. A. Pinkham
W.E. Richard
N. E. Spaulding (Alt)
National Electrical Manufacturers Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A. C. Baker
G. A. Bolin
R. Brideweser
J. W.Carter
B. E. KinFsbury
J. L. Nicholls
H. J . Sandwick
A. E , Schwalm
U.S. Department of the A r m y (Liaison) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. J . S . Robertson
U.S. Department of Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.R. L. Brown
Contents
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1 . Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2 . Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 . General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 . Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 . Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tables
Table 1 Dimensions and Characteristics of Post-Type Apparatus
Insulators 350 Kilovolts Basic Impulse Insulation Level (BIL) and Below . . 8
Table 2 Dimensions and Characteristics of Post-Type Apparatus
Insulators above 350 Kilovolts Basic Impulse Insulation Level (BIL) . . . . . .9
Figure 1 Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendixes
Appendix A Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix B Additional Electrical Design Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 . Scope
4. Material
2. Definitions
3. General
3.1 Insulators shall conform to all respects to the requirements hereinafter stated. The text and tables supplement each other and shall be considered as part of
this standard.
3.2 Some insulators are tapered and may contain units
that have certain characteristics whose strengths exceed those given in the tables. Each unit shall comply
with the manufacturers strength requirements.
3.3 Manufacturers drawings. if furnished, shall show
the outline of the insulators. together with all pertinent
dimensions. Any variations in these dimensions due t o
manufacturing tolerances shall be indicated.
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6 . Marking
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1/32 in F O R E A C H
30 in OF H E I G H T OR
PORTION THEREOF
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OR PORTION THEREOF
BOLT CIRCLE
-OM B O L T CIRCLE
MAX
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R O T A T I O N M A Y BE CLOCKWISE
OR COUNTERCLOCKWISE
NOTES:
I l ) All dimensions are measured a t bolt circle.
I I ) Toleranct: applies to individual units.
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Figure 1
Tolerances
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Appendixes
Appendix A
Packing
Packaging of insulators should be such as t o afford reasonable and proper protection t o 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 manufacturers name.
Appendix B
Additional Electrical Design Tests
In the following additional electrical design tests are required, the procedure given in this Appendix may prove to be useful.
Three insulators should be selected at random and tested in accordance with 4.3 of ANSI
C29.1-1983. The average wet-flashover value of the three insulators should be equal t o or
exceed 90 percent of the rated wet-flashover value of the insulators.
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