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ICS 29.240.20; 29.260.10 NRS 018-1:2002
Edition 1.1
ISBN 0-626-14147-8 First edition: Incorporating Amendment
No.1:2002
Rationalized User Specification
FITTINGS AND CONNECTORS FOR

LOW-VOLTAGE OVERHEAD POWER
LINES USING AERIAL BUNDLED
CONDUCTORS
Part 1: Strain and suspension

fittings for self-supporting
conductors
Preferred requirements for applications in

the Electricity Supply Industry
N R S
This Rationalized User Specification is

issued by the NRS Project
on behalf of the
User Group given in the foreword
and is not a standard as contemplated in the Standards Act, 1993 (Act 29 of 1993).
Rationalized user specifications allow user

organizations to define the performance and quality
requirements of relevant equipment.
Rationalized user specifications may, after a certain

application period, be introduced as national standards.
Amendments issued since publication

Amdt No. Date Text affected
1 November 2002 This specification has been amended to upate the
normative reference and to add a sentence which
indicates that the fittings shall be compayible with
ABC conductors manufactured in accordance with
SABS 1418.
Correspondence to be directed to Printed copies obtainable from
South African Bureau of Standards South African Bureau of Standards

(Electrotechnical Standards) Private Bag X191
Private Bag X191 Pretoria 0001
Pretoria 0001
Telephone: (012) 428-7911
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by the South African Bureau of Standards
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Contents
Page
Foreword ........................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 4
Key words ......................................................................................................................... 4
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................... 5
2 Normative references ................................................................................................... 5
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms ....................................................................... 6
4 Requirements .............................................................................................................. 6
4.1 Materials ............................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Fastenings ............................................................................................................ 7
4.3 Range of system ................................................................................................... 7
4.4 Samples ............................................................................................................... 8
4.5 Strain fittings ......................................................................................................... 8
4.6 Suspension fittings ................................................................................................ 8
4.7 Weak links ............................................................................................................ 9
4.8 Pole fittings ........................................................................................................... 9
5 Tests .......................................................................................................................... 9
5.1 General ................................................................................................................. 9
5.2 Type tests ............................................................................................................. 10
5.3 Strain fittings ......................................................................................................... 10
5.4 Suspension fittings ................................................................................................ 12
5.5 Weak links ............................................................................................................ 12
5.6 Pole fittings ........................................................................................................... 13
5.7 Voltage test on bundles .......................................................................................... 13
5.8 Voltage test on fittings ............................................................................................ 13
6 Marking/packaging/selection/documentation ................................................................... 13
6.1 Identification and marking ....................................................................................... 13
6.2 Packaging and protection ....................................................................................... 13
6.3 Selection and installation instructions ...................................................................... 14
6.4 Documentation ....................................................................................................... 14
Tables
1 Preferred sizes . ........................................................................................................... 7
2 Strain fittings . .............................................................................................................. 8
Figures
1 M16 eye bolt ............................................................................................................... 15
2 M16 eye bolt ............................................................................................................... 15
3 Arrangement for low temperature testing of strain fittings ................................................. 16
4 Arrangement for high temperature testing of strain fittings ............................................... 16
5 Arrangement for static and thermal testing of suspension fittings ...................................... 17
6 Arrangement for slip testing of suspension fittings ........................................................... 17
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Annexes
A Guide to purchasers on preparing an enquiry .................................................................. 18
B Model form for schedules A and B ................................................................................. 20
Bibliography ...................................................................................................................... 24
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Foreword
This part of NRS 018 has been prepared on behalf of the Electricity Suppliers Liaison Committee
(ESLC) and approved by it for use by supply authorities and other users, when purchasing strain and
suspension fittings for self-supporting conductors for various applications. It is based on specifications
published by the Electricity Association of the United Kingdom.
NRS 018 consists of the following parts under the general title Fittings and connectors for low-voltage
overhead power lines using aerial bundled conductors:
Part 1:2002, Strain and suspension fittings for self-supporting conductors.
Part 2:1995, Strain and suspension fittings for insulated neutral supporting conductors.
Part 3:1995, Strain and suspension fittings for bare neutral supporting conductors.
Part 4:1996, Strain fittings for aerial service cables. (in preparation)
Part 5:1995, Current carrying connectors and joints.
This part of NRS 018 was prepared by a Working Group which, at the time of publication, comprised
the following members:
T Gillard (Chairman) Eskom (Distribution Technology)

H Esterhuizen Ekurhuleni Municipality
B Hill Eskom (Distribution Technology)
M Lewis CityPower Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd
NJ Mavhungu NRS PMA (Project Leader)
H Peyper City of Cape Town (Tygerberg Munipality)
B Taylor SABS NETFA
TN van der Merwe Mangaung Munipality
RP Walle Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality
A Manufacturer’s interest group (MIG) was consulted on the contents of this part of NRS 018 and its
comments were incorporated where the Working Group was in agreement. The MIG comprised of the
following members:
J Lagarde Sicame South Africa

GL Laing Palm Trading CC
R S E Martin Eberhardt-Martin
R Richmond Hardware Assemblies
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Foreword (continued)
The Working Group was appointed by the ESLC which, at the time of approval, comprised of the
following members:
R Wienand (Chairman) eThekwini Electricity

M N Bailey Eskom (Distribution Technology) Simmerpan
A J Claasen SABS, Electrotechnical Standards
P Crowdy Distribution, Eskom
B de Jager Mangaung Municipality
J D de Villiers Ekurhuleni Municipality
W G H Dykman City of Tshwane
A H L Fortmann Technical Secretary
P A Johnson Technology Standardization, Eskom
D M Michie Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality
S V Moodley City Power Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd
R van der Riet City of Cape Town
J S van Heerden SABS, NETFA
D van Wyk uMhlathuze Electricity
Annexes A and B are for information only.
Recommendations for corrections, additions or deletions should be addressed to the NRS Project
Manager, c/o SABS, Private Bag X191, Pretoria, 0001.
Introduction
This part of NRS 018 was prepared to establish and promote uniform requirements for strain and
suspension fittings for self-supporting conductors, to enable purchasers to acquire the specified
equipment without the need for detailed and extensive contract documents.
The Electricity Suppliers Liaison Committee expresses the wish that, in the national interest and in
support of government policy to foster local manufacture and stimulate export, all purchasers adopt the
recommendations of this part of NRS 018 insofar as their particular conditions will permit. Any
differences between this part of NRS 018 and the corresponding purchaser’s requirements should, as
far as possible, be clearly indicated in the schedules attached to this part of NRS 018 and, where
appropriate, be submitted for consideration in future revisions of this part of NRS 018.
Key words
Strain fittings; Suspension fittings; Low-voltage; Self-supporting conductors; Aerial bundled
conductors; Testing; Specifications.
ISBN 0-626-14147-8
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SPECIFICATION
Fittings and connectors for low-voltage overhead power lines using

aerial bundled conductors
Part 1: Strain and suspension fittings for self-supporting conductors
Preferred requirements for applications in the Electricity Supply Industry
1 Scope
This part of the NRS 018 covers the requirements for the manufacture, testing and supply of strain and
suspension fittings for self-supporting conductors for use on a.c. system voltages up to and including
1 000 V, and is based on ESI 43-14.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions
of this part on NRS 018. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are
subject to revision and parties to agreements based on this part of NRS 018 are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below.
Information on currently valid national and international standards can be obtained from the South
African Bureau of Standards.
2.1 International Electrotechnical Commission [IEC] specification
IEC 60695-2-1/1:1991, Fire hazard testing — Part 2: Test methods — Section 1/sheet 1: Glow-wire
end-product test and guidance.
2.2 SABS specifications
SABS 1700-2-4:1996, Fasteners. Part 2: Screw threads. Section 4: ISO general-purpose metric screw
threads — Basic dimensions.
SABS 1700-5-1:1996, Fasteners. Part 5: General requirements and mechanical properties, Section 1:
Bolts, screws and studs.
SABS 1700-5-2:1996, Fasteners. Part 5: General requirements and mechanical properties, Section 2:
Nuts with specified proof load values — Coarse thread.
SABS 178:1970, Non-current-carrying line fittings for overhead power lines.

Amendment No. 2: August 1972.
SABS ISO 1461:2000, Hot dip galvanized coatings for fabricated iron and steel articles 
Specifications and test methods
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3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
3.1.1 acceptable: Acceptable to the parties concerned.
3.1.2 aerial bundled conductor: An aerial cable that consists of cores twisted together.
3.1.3 breaking force: The tensile load applied during testing, under which a cable finally breaks or
becomes permanently deformed.
3.1.4 designated range: The range of conductor cross-sectional areas with which the fittings are
intended to be used.
3.1.5 design tension: The statutory maximum load (see the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
1993 (Act 85 of 1993)), to which the ABC may be subjected.
3.1.6 manufacturer’s identification marks: Markings that include the manufacturer’s name or trade
mark and the fitting reference.
3.1.7 self-supporting arial bundled conductor: A multicore ABC system that is so installed that all
cores are under tension.
3.1.8 strain fitting: A fitting that transfers the tensile load between the cores and the strain resisting
structures of an ABC system.
3.1.9 suspension fitting: A fitting that supports the ABC at intermediate positions between strain
fittings.
3.1.10 weak link: A fitting that can be fitted between the pole fitting and a suspension fitting and that
is designed to fail at a predetermined load, generally less than the breaking force of the ABC or of the
suspension fitting.
3.2 Abbreviated term
ABC: Aerial bundled conductor.
4 Requirements
NOTE 1 The types and quantities if the fittings required will be specified in s chedule A.
NOTE 2 Details of the ABC will be specified in schedule A.
NOTE 3 The national standard with which the ABC complies, including the breaking force if the bundle, will be specified
in schedule A.
4.1 Materials
4.1.1 General
Materials used in the manufacture of fittings shall:
a) be of adequate strength for the intended application of the fittings and free from any defects that
could impair the performance of the fittings;
b) be mutually compatible with the cable materials; and
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c) retain their performance characteristics despite exposure to an outdoor environment.

4.1.2 Protection against ultraviolet radiation
All components of fittings shall be manufactured from ultraviolet stabilized material. The material
offered shall be detailed in schedule B.
4.1.3 Fire retardation
Unless otherwise specified in schedule A, all non-metallic components of fittings shall satisfy the flow-
wire test requirements specified in IEC 60695-2-1/1. The flow-wire temperature shall be 550 °C and
shall be applied for 30 s.
4.1.4 Protection against corrosion
All ferrous parts shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with SABS ISO 1461. Ferrous parts shall
not be electroplated.
4.1.5 Finish
All fittings shall be free from sharp edges, burns and swarf.
4.2 Fastenings
All threaded fastenings that form part of the fittings shall have ISO metric threads as specified in
SABS 1700-2-4. At least two full threads shall project clear of the locking device when it is tightened.
The preferred nominal sizes are given in table 1.
Table 1 — Preferred sizes
1 2
Nominal size Nominal thread pitch
M5 0,80
M6 1,00
M8 1,25
M10 1,50
M12 1,75
M16 2,00
M20 2,50
M24 3,00
M30 3,5
M36 4,00
4.3 Range of system
Strain and suspension fittings shall accommodate ABC of the conductor cross-sectional areas in the
2 2
range 35 mm to 95 mm .
NOTE If fittings for other conductor area sizes are required, these will be specified in schedule A.
The designated range of the strain and suspension fittings based on the conductor cross-sectional
area shall be stated in schedule B.
Fittings shall be compatible with bundle conductors manufactured in accordance with SABS 1418-2
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4.4 Samples
A sample and details of the design of all items offered, together with their type test certificates, shall be
submitted with the tender.
4.5 Strain fittings

4.5.1 Strain fittings shall be designed for attachment to pole fittings that comply with the requirements
of 4.8.
4.5.2 Strain fittings shall be so designed that parts need not be detached when the fittings are being
attached to the ABC; for example, any wedges used shall be captive wedges.
4.5.3 It shall not be possible to assemble the fitting in an incorrect manner.
4.5.4 When a strain fitting is tested in accordance with the tests indicated in column 1 of table 2, the
fitting and the ABC with which it is tested shall comply with the relevant of the requirements given in
columns 2 and 3 of the table.
Table 2 — Strain fittings
1 2 3
Test Requirements
subclause
Core slip Subsequent test(s) that ABC or fittings (as
limit relevant) shall withstand
mm without breakdown
Subclauses
5.3.2 5
5.3.3 55 5.7 and 5.8
5.3.4 5 5.7
5.3.5 if so specified in 55 5.7 and 5.8
schedule A
5.3.6 10 mm during first 10 cycles. 5.7 and 5.8
1 mm during next 0 cycles.
No further slip.
NOTE The core slip limit is the distance beyond which none of the cores shall slip in the fitting
4.6 Suspension fittings
4.6.1 A suspension fitting shall secure an ABC by clamping around the overall diameter of the bundle.
During installation, it shall be possible to loosely support the bundle in the open fitting before clamping.
4.6.2 A suspension fitting shall allow easy attachment to the range of pole fittings specified in 4.8.
4.6.3 All suspension fittings shall be designed for use on line deviations of up to 45°.
4.6.4 Suspension fittings shall be of a type that can be installed without the use of special tools.
4.6.5 When a suspension fitting is tested in accordance with 5.4.2, the fitting shall not cause any
damage that would affect the normal functioning of the ABC, and the ABC or fitting (as relevant) shall
withstand testing in accordance with 5.7 and 5.8, without breakdown.
4.6.6 When a suspension fitting is tested in accordance with 5.4.3, the fitting shall not cause any
damage that would affect the normal functioning of the ABC, and the ABC or fitting (as relevant) shall
withstand subsequent testing in accordance with 5.7 and 5.8, without breakdown.
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4.6.7 When a suspension fitting is tested in accordance with 5.4.4, the fitting shall slip at a force of
between 500 N and 1 500 N, no components shall become dislodged and the ABC fitting (as relevant)
shall withstand subsequent testing in accordance with 5.7 and 5.8, without breakdown.
4.7 Weak links

4.7.1 The material of a weak link shall be electrolytically compatible with galvanized steel and with
aluminium based alloys.
4.7.2 A weak link shall be so designed as to accept an M16 bolt or hook as the pole fitting and shall
attach to a suspension fitting designed to fit an M16 bolt or hook. The weak link shall not increase the
distance between the pole fitting and the suspension fitting by more than 100 mm. The method of
attachment shall be such that there is no distortion or undue wear of any of the bearing surfaces.
4.7.3 When a weak link is tested in accordance with 5.5, the link shall fall under a load of between
9 kN and 11 kN.
4.8 Pole fittings

NOTE Dimensions of the pole fittings will be specified in schedule A, depending on the type and size of pole to be used.
4.8.1 Manufacture involving cold bending or welding (or both) is not acceptable.
4.8.2 Pole bolts, eye bolts, nuts and eye nuts shall be threaded M16, in accordance with
SABS 1700-5-1 and galvanized, in accordance with SABS ISO 1461. External threads shall not be
undercut. Eye bolts and eye nuts shall be of forged manufacture from grade 4.8 material in accordance
with SABS 1700-5-1.
4.8.3 Nuts shall be manufactured from grade 5 material in accordance with SABS 1700-5-2.
4.8.4 Internal threads shall be undercut to suit matching galvanized components and shall be treated
with an acceptable rust inhibitor. Galvanizing shall precede threading.
4.8.5 The design of the pole fittings shall conform to the following schematic drawings:
a) eye bolt see figure 1; and
b) eye nut see figure 2.
5 Tests
5.1 General
All tests shall be conducted on new equipment and material and all samples undergoing testing shall
be visually inspected for damage, before the test is carried out. Fittings designated to accommodate a
range of conductor sizes shall be tested using ABC having the maximum size of conductor of the
designated range and shall be tested also using ABC having the minimum size of conductor of the
designated range.
Each ABC that is used in tests which involve a trial voltage test shall be voltage tested before use, to
ensure its initial integrity.
The ABC used in the tests shall be specified in schedule A and shall be certified as having attained the
specified breaking force.
All fittings shall comply with the requirements of the type, sample and routine tests specified in the
appropriate subclause.
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5.2 Type tests
Type tests shall be conducted and the results certified by a test authority that is an organization or a
person approved by the purchaser, as specified in schedule A. These tests shall be conducted at an
ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C and at a humidity of less than 80 %.
5.3 Strain fittings
5.3.1 General
Ensure that:
a) fittings that are to be tested in conjunction with an ABC are installed and tensioned in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions;
b) the bundle projects 350 mm ±10 mm from the rear of the fitting and is of radius at least 250 mm
(see figure 3); and
c) the length of free span of the bundle used for the test is not less than 100 times the diameter of the
bundle.
The remote attachment might be a second strain fitting that is undergoing testing. Do not disturb the
manufactured “lay” of the bundle more than is necessary to fit the strain fittings and do not adjust the
fittings once testing has started.
5.3.2 Static test
5.3.2.1 Test samples
Test six fittings, either individually or in pairs, on a rig similar to that shown in figure 3.
5.3.2.2 Procedure
Subject the fitting(s) to a load of 16 % of the breaking force of the bundle, for a period of at least 12 h.
Mark the insulation of each conductor of the bundle at the point where it emerges from the fitting but
ensure that the insulation is not damaged.
Increase the load at a rate of not less than 15 kN/min to load of 48 % of the breaking force of the
bundle. Maintain this load for 1 min before releasing it. Using the marks, measure and record the
movement of the cores relative to the fitting, and check for compliance with 4.5.4. Immediately carry
out the test of 5.3.3.
5.3.3 Dynamic test
Use the test samples that passed the test of 5.3.2.
5.3.3.2 Procedure
Apply a load equal to 16 % of the breaking force of the bundle. Within 2 s, increase the load to 85 % of
the breaking force of the bundle. Using the previously made marks, measure and record the
movement of the cores relative to the fitting, and check for compliance with 4.5.4. Carry out the tests of
5.7 and 5.8.
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5.3.4 High tensile load test
Test two fittings.
5.3.4.2 Procedure
Subject the fitting(s) to a load of 16 % of the breaking force of the bundle, for a period of at least 12 h.
Mark the insulation of each conductor of the bundle at the point where it emerges from the fitting but
ensure that the insulation is not damaged. Over a period of at least 1 min, increase the load to 85 % of
the breaking force of the bundle. Maintain this load for at least 1 h, ensuring that at no time is the load
allowed to reduce to less than 80 % of the breaking force. Using the marks, measure and record the
movement of the cores relative to the fitting, and check for compliance with 4.5.4. Carry out the test of
5.7.
5.3.5 Low temperature test (if so specified in schedule A)
Test two fittings.
5.3.5.2 Procedure
Subject the fitting(s) to a load of (16 ±1,6) % of the breaking force of the bundle. Mark the insulation of
each conductor of the bundle at the point where it emerges from the fitting but ensure that the
insulation is not damaged. Using suitable means, create a low temperature zone around each fitting
(see figure 3). Maintain the load for 48 h while at the same time maintaining the low temperature zone
at a temperature within 1 °C of the temperature specified in schedule A. Using the marks, measure
and record the movement of the cores relative to the fitting, and check for compliance with 4.5.4. Carry
out the tests of 5.7 and 5.8.
5.3.6 High temperature test
Test four fittings.
5.3.6.2 Procedure
Assemble the test apparatus and samples and indicated in figure 4. Subject the fitting(s) to a load
equal to (25 ±2,5) % of the breaking force of the bundle. Mark the insulation of each conductor of the
bundle at the point where it emerges from the fitting but ensure that the insulation is not damaged.
Subject the bundle to a cycle of heating and cooling by passing sufficient current through it to raise its
temperature to between 75 °C and 80 °C, maintaining this temperature for 2 h and then disconnecting
the current until the temperature of the bundle falls to below 25 °C. Subject the bundle to 100 cycles.
Using the marks, measure and record the movement of the cores relative to the fitting, and check for
compliance with 4.5.4.Carry out the tests of 5.7 and 5.8.
5.3.7 Sample tests

Use the tests of SABS 178 as sample tests.
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5.4 Suspension fittings

5.4.1 General
Install and tension the fittings under test in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Ensure that the fittings are not adjusted during the test.
5.4.2 Static test
5.4.2.1 Test sa mples
Test six fittings.
5.4.2.2 Procedure
Install the bundle in a test rig similar to that shown in figure 5. So adjust the bundle that angle α
corresponds to the maximum angle of deviation for which the fitting is designed. Subject the
suspension fitting to a load of 2T sin (α/2), where T is equal to 16 % of the breaking force of the
bundle. Maintain this load within 10 % for at least 12 h. Increase the load at a rate of not less than
15 kN/min until T is equal to 48 % of the breaking force of the bundle. Check for compliance with 4.6.5.
Carry out the tests of 5.7 and 5.8.
5.4.3 Thermal test

Test three fittings.
5.4.3.2 Procedure
Install the bundle in a test rig similar to that sown in figure 5. So adjust the bundle that angle α
corresponds to the maximum angle of deviation for which the fitting is designed. Subject the
suspension fitting to load of 2T sin (α/2), where T is equal to 26 % of the breaking force of the bundle.
Maintain this load within 10 % throughout the test. Subject the bundle to a cycle of heating and cooling
by passing sufficient current through it to raise its temperature to 75 °C 5 °C, maintaining this
temperature for 2 h and then disconnecting the current until the temperature of the bundle falls to
below 25 °C. Subject the bundle to 100 cycles. Check for compliance with 4.6.6. Carry out the tests of
5.7 and 5.8.
5.4.4 Slip test

Test six fittings.
5.4.4.2 Procedure
Install the bundle in a test rig similar to that shown in figure 6. Apply a horizontal load to the bundle and
record the load at which the bundle slips in the fitting. Check for compliance with 4.6.7. Carry out the
tests of 5.7 and 5.8.
5.4.5 Sample tests
Use the tests of section 5 of SABS 178: 1970 as sample tests. Also carry out the test of 5.4.2 but
apply the initial load for 10 min instead of 12 h.
5.5 Weak links
5.5.1 Type test
Subject six weak links to a tensile test, applying the forces by means of bars or pins of diameter
16mm. Record the force at failure of each link and check for compliance with 4.7.3.
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5.5.2 Sample tests
Use the tests of SABS 178 as sample tests.
5.6 Pole fittings
Use the tests of SABS 178 as sample tests for the threads of eye bolts and eye nuts.
5.7 Voltage test on bundles
Electricity connect all the conductors of the bundle together. Immerse the bundle in water, the
resistivity of which does not exceed 100 Ω.m (tap water is normally suitable). Ensure that the part of
the bundle on which the fitting is assembled is submerged but that the free ends of the bundle are kept
dry. After 4 h, apply a voltage of 4 kV for 1 min between the connected conductors and the water.
Check for compliance with the relevant of 4.5.4 and 4.6.5 to 4.6.7 (inclusive).
5.8 Voltage test on fittings
Select a bare conductor or a bar of cross-sectional area equivalent to that of the insulated phase
conductor used in the test of 5.7. Mount the conductor or bar in the fitting and apply a voltage of 4 kV
at a frequency of 50 Hz between the conductor or bar and the metal parts of the fitting, for 1 min.
Check for compliance with the relevant of 4.5.4 and 4.6.5 to 4.6.7 (inclusive).
6 Marking/packaging/selection/documentation
6.1 Identification and marking
All ABC fittings, weak links and pole fittings shall be durably marked with the manufacturer’s
identification mark and fitting reference. Fittings shall be marked to indicate the designated range of
the ABC for which they are intended. In addition, weak links shall be legibly stamped with the marking
“10 kN”. The method of marking shall be stated in schedule B.
6.2 Packing and protection
Only identical fittings or components shall be packed together.
Packing shall permit easy identification of the fittings, without their having to be removed. Each
package shall indicate the manufacturer’s identification mark and the number of fittings in the package.
The packing container shall protect the fittings against corrosion and mechanical damage. The
preferred method of packing will be specified in schedule A.
The fittings shall be bulk packed in suitable containers, for example plastics-lined hessian. The net
mass in each container shall not exceed 30 kg. Each container shall bear the following information, on
the outside of the container, in addition to the address of the destination and the gross mass:
a) the name of the manufacturer;

b) the type of the fitting;
c) the number of fittings;
d) the fitting reference and designated size;
e) the purchaser’s order number; and
f) the date of manufacture.
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Where shipment on pallets is intended, these pallets shall be suitable for handling by reversible fork lift
trucks.
The following shall be stated in schedule B:
a) the method of packing offered;

b) the corrosion and damage protection method used; and
c) a statement of whether the packing is suitable for storage.
6.3 Selection and installation instructions
Manufacturers shall provide comprehensive instructions, in a suitable format, covering the selection
and installation of their fittings. These instructions shall also be stated in schedule B.
6.4 Documentation
All drawings shall clearly indicate all critical tolerances.
Type test results, together with a sample and design details of each type of fitting required, shall be
supplied with the tender.
The results of sample tests shall be supplied in duplicate with each batch or order.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Length as specified in schedule A 80 35
16
25
13
M16 thread
NOTE 1 To be supplied complete with one hex. nut, one mild steel round washer and two
50 mm x 50 mm x 5 mm sq. flat washers.
NOTE 2 Material to SABS 135, grade 4.8.
NOTE 3 Corrosion protection to SABS ISO 1461.
NOTE 4 Nuts threaded to SABS 135, after galvanizing.
Figure 1 — M16 eye bolt

25 D13
35
M16 thread
NOTE 1 Manufacture by forging.
NOTE 2 Material to SABS 1700-5-1, grade 4.8.
NOTE 3 Corrosion protection to SABS ISO 1461, before threading.
NOTE 4 M16 threaded hole to SABS 1700-5-1, after galvanizing.
Figure 2 — M16 eye nut

NRS 018-1:2002 16
Dimensions in millimeters
Strain fitting Second strain fitting

(100 x D) min.
under test
D
Mark
R250 min.
Length of tail 350

300
Mark
Low temperature zone
Arrangement for low temperature testing
NOTE Dimension D is the overall diameter of the ABC bundle
Figure 3 — Arrangement for low temperature testing of strain fittings
Conductor temperature monitor
Electrical Electrical
Load
connections connections
Figure 4 — Arrangement for high temperature testing of strain fittings

17 NRS 018-1:2002
T
T Fitting under nest
100 D min. 100 D min.
Electrical connections Electrical connections

D
∝
Conductor temperature monitor
Load (approx. midway)
α
2T sin  
2
NOTE Dimension D is the overall diameter of the ABC bundle.
Figure 5 — Arrangement for static and thermal testing of suspension fittings
Suspension fitting attached to

structure in intended manner
Test load
D
Min. tail length 100 D
Height 2 000 mm min.
Figure 6 — Arrangement for slip testing of suspension fittings

NRS 018-1:2002 18
Annex A
(informative)
Guide to purchasers on preparing an enquiry
A.1 General
A model form is given in annex B to provide the purchaser with a convenient aid to purchasing. The
use of this model form is intended to obviate the need for preparing a detailed technical specification.
The purchaser need only specify compliance with NRS 018 provide the tenderers with details of his
particular requirements, and set out the information he requires the tenderer to provide, as indicated
below.
NOTE It is assumed that tenderers are in possession of NRS 018.
A.2 Schedules
The model form in annex B provides the purchaser with examples of a schedule A and a schedule B.
In his enquiry, the purchaser should provide his own schedule A and schedule B, based on these
examples.
A.2.1 Schedule A
Schedule A lists the requirements to be specified by the purchaser in enquiries and orders. These
requirements include references to the relevant sub-clauses in the specification, to assist in compiling
the schedules.
Where the text of any referenced standards stipulate that the purchaser must indicate his
requirements, these requirements should also be specified in schedule A.
The purchaser should set out his particular requirements and choices in his own schedule A.
A.2.2 Schedule B
The purchaser should draw up his own schedule B (based on the schedule B in the model form), and
require the tenderer to fill in this schedule. By doing this, the tenderer will state compliance with this
part of NRS 018 and provide the information the purchaser has requested.
A.3 Commercial conditions
The purchaser will need to indicate the commercial conditions applicable and draw up a price
schedule. Requirements for delivery, storage, packing and marking should be attended to in this part
of the enquiry.
It is recommended that the purchaser states that all drawings, transparencies and samples submitted
by tenderers shall become the property of the purchaser.
19 NRS 018-1:2002
Annex A
(concluded)
A.4 Quality assurance
This part of NRS 018 does not cover the purchaser’s possible requirements in respect of quality
assurance, quality control, inspections etc., since each purchaser needs to consider the criticality of
the application of each component, his own policy towards these matters, etc. Purchasers are referred
to ISO 9001 for guidance.
A.5 Testing
Attention should be paid to the subject of testing, and the related costs. Tests should be carried out by
a competent party and tenderers should be requested to provide assurances on this point. Price
schedules should be so drawn up and covering letters so worded that the costs of all services such as
tests, delivery and spares are declared and allowed for in the tender.
Before type tests and routine tests are carried out on samples, the number of samples used and the
frequency of sampling should be agreed upon with the supplier.
A.6 Revision of standards used as normative references
This part of NRS 018 as has been indicated, is based on a set of defined standards that may have
been revised or amended. Most purchasers would, in principle, wish to employ the latest standards.
The recommended approach to this question is to secure an undertaking from a supplier to review the
latest versions and amendments and to incorporate these where possible and agreeable to both
parties. A blanket commitment to work to the “latest” versions of standards creates legal difficulties of
interpretation and risks for both parties and should be carefully assessed. This invariably cannot be
done in the time available.
NRS 018-1:2002 20
Annex B
(informative)
Model form for schedules A and B
The model form is provided as a convenient aid to purchasing. Guidance on preparing an enquiry
using this form is given in annex A.
Schedule A: Purchaser's specific requirements

Schedule B: Particulars of equipment to be supplied (to be completed by tenderer)
1 2 3 4 5
Item Sub-clause Description Schedule A Schedule B

B.1 General
Fittings are required for the following:
4 (Note 3) a)National Standards with which ABC SABS 1418-1 xxxxxxxxxxxx
complies SABS 1418-2 xxxxxxxxxxxx
4 (Note 2) b) cross-sectional area of:
phase conductors mm 2 ____________ xxxxxxxxxxxx
neutral conductors mm 2 ____________ xxxxxxxxxxxx
earth conductors (if applicable) mm 2 ____________ xxxxxxxxxxxx
auxiliary conductors (if applicable) mm 2 ____________ xxxxxxxxxxxx
4 (Note 2) c) breaking force of bundle kN ____________ xxxxxxxxxxxx
4 (Note 1) Types of fittings required and quantities

a) Strain fittings ____________ xxxxxxxxxxxx
b) Suspension fittings
— maximum line deviation 45° xxxxxxxxxxxx
— quantity ____________ xxxxxxxxxxxx
c) Weak links for suspension clamps Yes/No xxxxxxxxxxxx
— quantity ____________ xxxxxxxxxxxx
— rated load kN 10 xxxxxxxxxxxx
d) Eye bolts ____________ xxxxxxxxxxxx
e) Eye nuts ____________ xxxxxxxxxxxx
B.2 4.1.2 Description of material(s) of fittings xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
4.1.3 Shall non-metallic materials comply Yes/No xxxxxxxxxxxx

With IEC 695-2-1?
B.3 5.2 Approved test authority for fittings ____________ ____________

21 NRS 018-1:2002
Annex B
(continued)
1 2 3 4 5

B.4 4.5 Strain fittings
4.3 Designated range of fitting from mm 2 ____________ ____________

to mm 2 ____________ ____________
B.5 Table 1 Is the low temperature test required? Yes/No xxxxxxxxxxxx

5.3.2.2 If Yes, at what temperature? °C xxxxxxxxxxxx
5.2
Type test results
5.3.2 a) Static test
— movement of conductor relative
To fitting mm xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
— did all six samples pass? xxxxxxxxxxxx Yes/No
5.3.3 b) Dynamic test

to fitting Mm xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
— did conductor pass 5.7? xxxxxxxxxxxx Yes/No
— did fitting insulation pass 5.8? xxxxxxxxxxxx Yes/No
5.3.4
c) High tensile load test
to fitting mm xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
— 85% load sustained for 1h? kN xxxxxxxxxxxx Yes/No
— did both samples pass? xxxxxxxxxxxx Yes/No
5.3.5 d) Low temperature test

to fitting mm xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
— did both samples pass? xxxxxxxxxxxx Yes/No
5.3.6
e) High temperature test
to fitting
After 10 cycles mm xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
70 cycles mm xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
100 cycles mm xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
— did all four samples pass? xxxxxxxxxxxx Yes/No
NOTE TO SUPPLIER – This page should be repeated for each type of strain fitting requested.
NRS 018-1:2002 22
Annex B
(continued)
1 2 3 4 5

B.6 4.6 Suspension fittings
4.3 Designated range of fitting from mm 2 ____________ ____________

to mm 2 ____________ ____________
B.7 5.2 Type of test results
5.4.2 Static test

— test angle α (minimum) 45° ____________
— load kN xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
5.4.3 Thermal test

— test angle α (minimum) 45° ____________
— load kN xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
— did all three samples pass? xxxxxxxxxxxx Yes/No
5.4.4 Slip test

— load at which spillage commences kN xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
B.8 5.5.1 Type test results on weak links

— nominated rated load kN 10 ____________
— failure on sample 1 occurred @ kN xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
B.9 5.6 Type of pole fitting(s) tested xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________

____________
____________
Did they all pass tests of SABS 178? xxxxxxxxxxxx Yes/No
B.10 4.7 Describe construction of the weak link

For the suspension fitting
a) rated load kN 10 ____________
b) material xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
c) method of attachment xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
NOTE TO SUPPLIER – This page should be repeated for each type of suspension fitting and weak link requested.
23 NRS 018-1:2002
Annex B
(concluded)
1 2 3 4 5
Item Sub- Description Schedule A Schedule B

clause
B.10 4.8 NOTE Type of pole Wood/ ____________
Concrete
— diameter of pole at fitting height mm ____________ xxxxxxxxxxxx
Figure 1 Thread lengths of pole fittings required

Eye bolts mm ____________ ____________
B.12 6.1 Method of marking components xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
6.2 Method of packing required Individually/ xxxxxxxxxxxx

collectively
Method of packing offered xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
Maximum net mass of container kg xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
Corrosion and damage protection method xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
Packing suitable for storage xxxxxxxxxxxx Yes/No
B.13 6.3 Details of installation instructions provided xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________

xxxxxxxxxxxx ____________
NRS 018-1:2002 24
Bibliography
The following documents were a source of reference in compiling this part of NRS 018. They do not
constitute provisions of this part of NRS 018 but are referenced for further information.
ESI 43-14:1990, Conductor fittings and associated apparatus for use with LV aerial bundled
conductors.
SABS 1418-1:1986, Aerial bundled conductor systems — Part 1: Cores.
SABS 1418:2:1986, Aerial bundled conductor systems — Part 2: Assembled insulated conductor
bundles.
SABS ISO 9001:2000, Quality management systems — Requirements.

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UDC 621.315.24-219.5: 621.315.65

Rationalized User Specification

FITTINGS AND CONNECTORS FOR

Part 1: Strain and suspension

Preferred requirements for applications in

This Rationalized User Specification is

Rationalized user specifications allow user

Rationalized user specifications may, after a certain

Amendments issued since publication

Correspondence to be directed to Printed copies obtainable from

South African Bureau of Standards South African Bureau of Standards

Printed on behalf of the NRS Project in the Republic of South Africa

2 Strain fittings . .............................................................................................................. 8

Part 1:2002, Strain and suspension fittings for self-supporting conductors.

Part 5:1995, Current carrying connectors and joints.

T Gillard (Chairman) Eskom (Distribution Technology)

J Lagarde Sicame South Africa

R Wienand (Chairman) eThekwini Electricity

Annexes A and B are for information only.

Fittings and connectors for low-voltage overhead power lines using

Part 1: Strain and suspension fittings for self-supporting conductors

Preferred requirements for applications in the Electricity Supply Industry

2.1 International Electrotechnical Commission [IEC] specification

2.2 SABS specifications

SABS 178:1970, Non-current-carrying line fittings for overhead power lines.

3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms

3.1 Terms and definitions

3.1.1 acceptable: Acceptable to the parties concerned.

3.2 Abbreviated term

ABC: Aerial bundled conductor.

Materials used in the manufacture of fittings shall:

c) retain their performance characteristics despite exposure to an outdoor environment.

4.1.3 Fire retardation

4.1.4 Protection against corrosion

Table 1 — Preferred sizes

4.3 Range of system

4.5 Strain fittings

4.5.3 It shall not be possible to assemble the fitting in an incorrect manner.

Table 2 — Strain fittings

4.6 Suspension fittings

4.7 Weak links

4.8 Pole fittings

5.2 Type tests

5.3 Strain fittings

5.3.2 Static test

5.3.2.1 Test samples

5.3.3 Dynamic test

5.3.3.1 Test samples

Use the test samples that passed the test of 5.3.2.

5.3.4 High tensile load test

5.3.4.1 Test samples

Test two fittings.

5.3.5 Low temperature test (if so specified in schedule A)

5.3.5.1 Test samples

Test two fittings.

B.3 5.2 Approved test authority for fittings

4.3 Designated range of fitting from mm 2

4.3 Designated range of fitting from mm 2