GES 12037

Technical Specification of GECOL

Parallel Groove Clamp for Overhead Line Conductor

(Revision history)
- Issued on: Jan. 01, 2007

General Electricity Company of Libya

 Contents
1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................... 4

2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES ............................................................................................................. 4

2.1 APPLICABLE STANDARDS ..................................................................................................................... 4

2.2 ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS ................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 PRECEDENCE OF STANDARDS ............................................................................................................... 4

3 DEFINITION ......................................................................................................................................... 5

3.1 MINIMUM SLIP LOAD ............................................................................................................................ 5

3.2 MEAN COATING MASS .......................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 LOT ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

4 KINDS ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

5 REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 6

5.1 ALUMINUM PG CLAMP ........................................................................................................................ 7

5.1.1 Material ..................................................................................................................................... 7
5.1.2 Mechanical property .................................................................................................................. 7
5.2 COPPER PG CLAMP .............................................................................................................................. 7
5.2.1 Material ..................................................................................................................................... 7
5.2.2 Mechanical property .................................................................................................................. 7
5.3 BI-METALLIC PG CLAMP (AL/CU) ........................................................................................................ 7
5.3.1 Material ..................................................................................................................................... 7
5.3.2 Mechanical property .................................................................................................................. 7
5.4 HOT-DIP GALVANIZING ......................................................................................................................... 8
5.5 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................... 8

6 TESTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

6.1 SAMPLING ............................................................................................................................................ 9

6.2 TESTS (ACCORDING TO IEC 61284) ..................................................................................................... 9
6.3 RETEST ................................................................................................................................................ 9

7 MARKING ............................................................................................................................................. 9

8 PACKING AND DELIVERY .............................................................................................................. 10

9 DOCUMENT AND CERTIFICATE .................................................................................................. 10

9.1 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED WITH THE BID .................................................................................. 10

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 9.2 DOCUMENTS TO BE APPROVED BY GECOL ......................................................................................... 11
9.3 DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................................................................ 11

10 WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................................... 11

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 GES (Technical Specification of GECOL)

Parallel Groove Clamp for Overhead Line Conductor

1 Scope
This specification covers the requirements of parallel groove clamp which provide good
electrical and mechanical connection for overhead line conductor. This clamp can use for
connecting the conductors in non-tensional points such as a jumper or divergence.

2 Normative references

2.1 Applicable standards

All clamps supplied shall, in general, comply with the latest edition of following
international standards:
(a) GES 16100: Bare stranded copper conductor
(b) GES 16300: Bare stranded steel reinforced aluminum conductor
(c) ISO 209-1: Wrought aluminum and aluminum alloys - Chemical composition and
forms of products - Part 1: Chemical composition
(d) ISO 898: Mechanical properties or fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel
(e) ISO 1460: Metallic coatings - Hot dip galvanized coating on ferrous materials -
Gravimetric determination of the mass per unit area
(f) ISO 1461: Hot dip galvanized coating on fabricated iron and steel articles -
Specifications and test methods
(g) IEC 61284: Overhead lines - Requirements and tests for fittings
(h) ISO 2859-1: Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 1: Introduction to
the ISO 2859 attribute sampling system

2.2 Alternative standards

The supplier may propose alternative standards provided it is proven that it gives an
equivalent degree of quality as applicable standards. But the acceptance of the alternative
standard is limited to GECOL for approval.

2.3 Precedence of standards

In case of discrepancy between this specification and any of the applicable standards, the
following order of precedence shall apply:

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 (a) Technical specification of GECOL
(b) Applicable standards
(c) Accepted alternative standards

3 Definition

3.1 Minimum slip load

Minimum load specified by the purchaser or declared by the supplier at which slippage
will not take place.

3.2 Mean coating mass

The average value of the coating masses determined either by using a control sample
selected in accordance with Clause 5 using tests in accordance with EN ISO 1460 or
conversion of the mean coating thickness

3.3 Lot
A group of articles offered for acceptance from the same manufacturer, of the same
design and manufactured under presumed similar conditions of production. One or more
lots may be offered together for acceptance; the lot(s) offered may consist of the whole, or
part, of the quantity ordered

4 Kinds
The kinds of parallel groove clamps are listed in Table 1 of this specification. These
conductors can refer to GES 16100 and GES 16300.
Table 1 - Kinds of parallel groove clamp
Applicable conductor
Main conductor Tap conductor
Specification Rated Rated
No. Diameter tensile Diameter tensile
Kinds Kinds
(mm) strength (mm) strength
(kN) (kN)
1203715 Copper 25mm2 6.30 9.073 Copper 25mm2 6.30 9.073
2 2
1203725 Copper 35mm 7.50 12.860 Copper 25mm 6.30 9.073
2 2
1203726 Copper 35mm 7.50 12.860 Copper 35mm 7.50 12.860
2 2
1203727 Copper 50mm 9.00 17.700 Copper 25mm 6.30 9.073
1203728 Copper 50mm2 9.00 17.700 Copper 35mm2 7.50 12.860
2 2
1203729 Copper 50mm 9.00 17.700 Copper 50mm 9.00 17.700

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 1203730 Copper 70mm2 10.50 24.090 Copper 25mm2 6.30 9.073
2 2
1203731 Copper 70mm 10.50 24.090 Copper 35mm 7.50 12.860
2 2
1203732 Copper 70mm 10.50 24.090 Copper 50mm 9.00 17.700
2 2
1203733 Copper 70mm 10.50 24.090 Copper 70mm 10.50 24.090
2 2
1203735 Copper 95mm 12.50 34.140 Copper 25mm 6.30 9.073
1203736 Copper 95mm2 12.50 34.140 Copper 35mm2 7.50 12.860
2 2
1203737 Copper 95mm 12.50 34.140 Copper 50mm 9.00 17.700
1203738 Copper 95mm2 12.50 34.140 Copper 70mm2 10.50 24.090
2 2
1203739 Copper 95mm 12.50 34.140 Copper 95mm 12.50 34.140
2 2
1203755 ACSR 40mm 8.74 15.33 ACSR 40mm 8.74 15.33
2 2
1203760 ACSR 63mm 11.0 22.37 ACSR 40mm 8.74 15.33
2 2
1203761 ACSR 63mm 11.0 22.37 ACSR 63mm 11.0 22.37
1203765 ACSR 100mm2 13.8 35.50 ACSR 40mm2 8.74 15.33
2 2
1203766 ACSR 100mm 13.8 35.50 ACSR 63mm 11.0 22.37
1203767 ACSR 100mm2 13.8 35.50 ACSR 100mm2 13.8 35.50
2 2
1203780 ACSR 40mm 8.74 15.33 Copper 25mm 6.30 9.073
2 2
1203781 ACSR 40mm 8.74 15.33 Copper 35mm 7.50 12.860
2 2
1203782 ACSR 40mm 8.74 15.33 Copper 50mm 9.00 17.700
2 2
1203783 ACSR 40mm 8.74 15.33 Copper 70mm 10.50 24.090
2 2
1203784 ACSR 40mm 8.74 15.33 Copper 95mm 12.50 34.140
2 2
1203785 ACSR 63mm 11.0 22.37 Copper 25mm 6.30 9.073
1203786 ACSR 63mm2 11.0 22.37 Copper 35mm2 7.50 12.860
2 2
1203787 ACSR 63mm 11.0 22.37 Copper 50mm 9.00 17.700
2 2
1203788 ACSR 63mm 11.0 22.37 Copper 70mm 10.50 24.090
2 2
1203789 ACSR 63mm 11.0 22.37 Copper 95mm 12.50 34.140
2 2
1203790 ACSR 100mm 13.8 35.50 Copper 25mm 6.30 9.073
2 2
1203791 ACSR 100mm 13.8 35.50 Copper 35mm 7.50 12.860
2 2
1203792 ACSR 100mm 13.8 35.50 Copper 50mm 9.00 17.700
1203793 ACSR 100mm2 13.8 35.50 Copper 70mm2 10.50 24.090
2 2
1203794 ACSR 100mm 13.8 35.50 Copper 95mm 12.50 34.140

5 Requirements
The clamp components shall include two pieces of body, a machine bolt with compatible
hexagonal nut and plain washer. The detailed dimensions shall conform to the values
shown in Figure 1 of this specification. The clamp shall comply with the physical and
mechanical requirements as follows.

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5.1 Aluminum PG clamp

5.1.1 Material
The clamp body shall be made of high quality aluminum or aluminum alloy in
accordance with ISO 209-1 and locking devices such as bolt, nut and washer shall be
made from steel of good quality in accordance with ISO 898. The surface of clamp shall
be smooth and free from blemishes and any protrusion.

5.1.2 Mechanical property

The parallel groove clamp shall have no breakage and slip at 5% of the rated tensile
strength of relevant conductor, the rated tensile strength of relevant conductor shall apply a
that of conductor having smaller rated tensile strength of two.
The tensile strength of steel shall not be less than 420N/mm2.

5.2 Copper PG clamp

5.2.1 Material
The clamp body shall be made of copper and locking devices such as bolt, nut and
washer shall be made from steel of good quality in accordance with ISO 898. The surface
of clamp shall be smooth and free from blemishes and any protrusion.

5.2.2 Mechanical property

The parallel groove clamp shall have no breakage and slip at 5% of the rated tensile
strength of relevant conductor, the rated tensile strength of relevant conductor shall apply a
that of conductor having smaller rated tensile strength of two.
The tensile strength of steel shall not be less than 420N/mm2.

5.3 Bi-metallic PG clamp (Al/Cu)

5.3.1 Material
The clamp body shall be made of high quality aluminum or aluminum alloy in
accordance with ISO 209-1 and locking devices such as bolt, nut and washer shall be
made from steel of good quality in accordance with ISO 898.
The aluminum/copper bi-metallic parallel groove clamp shall be able to accommodate
copper and stranded aluminum conductors simultaneously and shall have a compressed
bimetallic sheet for copper tap conductor to prevent electrolytic corrosion.
The surface of clamp shall be smooth and free from blemishes and any protrusion.

5.3.2 Mechanical property

The parallel groove clamp shall have no breakage and slip at 5% of the rated tensile

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strength of relevant conductor, the rated tensile strength of relevant conductor shall apply a
that of conductor having smaller rated tensile strength of two.
The tensile strength of steel shall not be less than 420N/mm2.

5.4 Hot-dip galvanizing

The bolt, nut and washer shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with ISO 1460. The
mean coating mass of bolt, nut and washer shall be not less than 395g/m2 in accordance
with ISO 1461.

5.5 General design requirements

The parallel groove clamps specified in this specification shall meet the following
design considerations:
(a) Parallel groove clamps shall be designed so that the conductor shall not be damaged
when the connector is clamped
(b) Parallel groove clamps used with stranded conductors shall be designed so that all
strands in the outer layer shall be in good contact with connector.
(c) The clamps shall be of the one or two bolt type and the temperature rise of the clamp
shall not be less than that of main conductor.
(d) Each parallel groove clamps shall provide a good fit for a specified range of conductor
sizes shown in Table 2 in this specification.
(e) Each parallel groove clamps can be easily installed. The standard torque of clamp bolt
shall not be less than 30Nm.
(f) Resistance shall not be less than that of the main conductor.
(g) The internal faces of aluminum parallel groove clamp shall be coated with oxide
inhibiting Grease/Compound to improve electrical contact and ensure maximum
electrical performance.
(h) Dimensional tolerance in which the tolerance is not specified shall be ±0.7mm for up
to and including 35mm in dimension and over 35mm, ±2%.

6 Tests
The supplier shall carry out the Type tests, Sample tests and Routine tests in accordance
with the latest edition of IEC 61284 and as specified in this specification.
All parallel groove clamps are to be checked for compliance with this specification and
with the ordering quantity. GECOL reserves the rights to ask for tests to confirm the
quality of parallel groove clamp in the presence of GECOL representatives.
All test reports of the below defined and executed tests shall be submitted to GECOL for
approval within one week after the completion of the tests.

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6.1 Sampling
Test specimens shall be selected at random from each inspection lot (or articles) in
accordance with ISO 2859-1. The number of samples selected from each lot shall comply
with Table 2 of this specification.
Table 2 - Number of test samples
Lot size Sample size Lot size Sample size
25 or less 5 501 to 1,200 80
26 to 50 8 1,201 to 3,200 125
51 to 90 13 3,201 to 10,000 200
91 to 150 20 10,000 to 35,000 315
151 to 280 32
35,001 to over 500
281 to 500 50

6.2 Tests (According to IEC 61284)

Items Type tests Sample tests Routine tests

Visual examination Clause 7 Clause 72) Clause 73)
Dimensional and material verification Clause 8 Clause 8 Clause 83)
Hot dip galvanizing Clause 93) Clause 9
Clamp bolt tightening test Clause 11 Clause 112)
Slip test Clause 117) Clause 117)
Heat cycle tests Clause 135)
2)
Inspection by attributes only
3)
By agreement between purchaser and supplier
5)
Only for current-carrying joints
7)
Test load shall apply 5% RTS of conductors having smaller RTS than the other.

6.3 Retest
If only one sample fail to comply with the sample tests, a new sample equal to twice the
quantity of originally submitted to that test shall be subjected to re-testing. If two or more
samples fail to comply with any of the sample tests, or if any failure occurs during re-
testing, the complete lot is considered as not complying with this specification and shall be
withdrawn by manufacturer.

7 Marking
The parallel groove clamps shall be marked such as followings, to ensure the system of
traceability for each article. The characters shall be English capital roman letters and
Arabic numeral characters. The manufacture shall indelibly mark as follows;

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 (a) Identification of articles
(b) Manufacturer’s name
(c) Year of manufacture
(d) Applicable conductor size

8 Packing and Delivery

The supplier shall provide packing of the clamps as is required to prevent their damage
or deterioration during transit to their final destination and long period of storage. The
packing shall be sufficient to withstand, without limitation, rough handling during
transportation and the exposure to extreme temperatures, salt and precipitation.
(a) The parallel groove clamps shall be shipped from the factory to the specified site or
GECOL’s warehouse.
(b) Every parallel groove clamp shall be individually sealed with oxide inhibiting
Grease/Compound, if necessary, in suitable waterproof package for prevention
deterioration.
(c) Each shipment shall include a detailed packing list identifying parallel groove clamp.
(d) The manufacturer’s name, conductor ranges and identification of clamp shall be
clearly printed on each package.
(e) Every 50 or some reasonable pieces of the parallel groove clamp shall be packaged in
waterproof package.
On the package, a name plate shall be attached being not detachable and indelibly shall
include the appropriate items as the designation and dimension or quantity of product,
gross weight, the name and trade mark of supplier, etc. The characters shall be English
capital roman letters and Arabic numeral characters. The size of characters shall not be less
than 4mm.

9 Document and certificate

The clamps quoted by the supplier shall be approved by GECOL. The quantity of
document and certificates submitted shall be not less than three copies. The clamps shall
conform to the latest edition of applicable standards including clause 2 of this specification
or any other equivalent international standards. The design and construction of clamps
shall be subjected to the approval of GECOL.

9.1 Information to be provided with the BID

Technical descriptions, data sheets, catalogues and other information shall be submitted
with the BID and those which are submitted shall be sufficient to enable GECOL to
evaluate thoroughly the proposal as to its compliance with the requirements of this

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specification.
The minimum requirement is as follows:
(a) Detailed summary of difference with this specification
(b) Technical Data Sheet duly filled in and signed (Annex A)
(c) Material safety data certificates and the table of component ratio of all chemical
materials or metal used for manufacturing
(d) Detailed cross-sectional drawing & plane figure of all components in A3 or A4 size
(e) Detailed handling, installation and maintenance manual for good operation
(f) Brochures and catalogues containing outline dimensions, main electrical and
mechanical data, etc.
(g) Applicable design specification and standards in English language
(h) Test certificates approved by international institute
(i) Quality control system and relevant certificate

9.2 Documents to be approved by GECOL

The supplier shall furnish all relevant technical information, drawings etc. to GECOL
for approval prior to the start of manufacture. Offers without Technical Data Sheet
completely filled in will be rejected.
(a) Vendor(s) details/ Reference list
(b) Technical Data Sheet
(c) Tests schedule and procedures
(d) Transportation schedule and storage conditions
(e) Drawings of materials (All drawings shall be in A3 or A4 size with title block
approved by GECOL)

9.3 Documentation
All documents supplied under this specification shall be documented to the extent that
the end user can easily understand its theory of operation, performance, installation and
maintenance for the product. All documents shall be submitted being filed in order to
approve of GECOL and reorder later. Language in all documents and drawings shall be
written in English and dimensions shall be used in metric SI-units.

10 Warranty
The supplier shall provide a full one-year limited warranty on all articles supplied. The
warranty shall cover all parts and all costs, which are directly attributable to the supplier.
Warranty coverage shall begin on the date that the articles are received.

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 a

b
c

Two- bolts

Main conductor
C

b
a

b
Tap conductor

One-bolt
Figure 1 - Shape and dimension of parallel groove clamp

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 [Unit: mm]
Specification a b C Number Main Tap
No. (Min.) (Approx.) (Min.) of bolts conductor conductor
1203715 20 40 M10 1 25mm2 25mm2
1203725 23 40 M10 1 35mm2 25mm2
1203726 23 40 M10 1 35mm2 35mm2
1203727 23 40 M10 1 50mm2 25mm2
1203728 23 40 M10 1 50mm2 35mm2
1203729 23 40 M10 1 50mm2 50mm2
1203730 24 50 M10 2 70mm2 25mm2
1203731 24 50 M10 2 70mm2 35mm2
1203732 24 50 M10 2 70mm2 50mm2
1203733 24 50 M10 2 70mm2 70mm2
1203735 26 50 M10 2 95mm2 25mm2
1203736 26 50 M10 2 95mm2 35mm2
1203737 26 50 M10 2 95mm2 50mm2
1203738 26 50 M10 2 95mm2 70mm2
1203739 26 50 M10 2 95mm2 95mm2
1203755 23 55 M10 2 40mm2 40mm2
1203760 25 55 M10 2 63mm2 40mm2
1203761 25 55 M10 2 63mm2 63mm2
1203765 26 55 M10 2 100mm2 40mm2
1203766 26 55 M10 2 100mm2 63mm2
1203767 28 55 M10 2 100mm2 100mm2
1203780 22 40 M10 1 40mm2 25mm2
1203781 22 40 M10 1 40mm2 35mm2
1203782 23 40 M10 1 40mm2 50mm2
1203783 24 55 M10 2 40mm2 70mm2
1203784 24 55 M10 2 40mm2 95mm2
1203785 24 40 M10 1 63mm2 25mm2
1203786 24 40 M10 1 63mm2 35mm2
1203787 24 40 M10 1 63mm2 50mm2
1203788 26 55 M10 2 63mm2 70mm2
1203789 26 55 M10 2 63mm2 95mm2
1203790 24 40 M10 1 100mm2 25mm2
1203791 24 40 M10 1 100mm2 35mm2
1203792 27 55 M10 2 100mm2 50mm2
1203793 27 55 M10 2 100mm2 70mm2
1203794 27 55 M10 2 100mm2 95mm2
Figure 1 - Shape and dimension of parallel groove clamp

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Annex A
Technical Data Sheet

No. Description Particulars

1 Applicable international standards

2 Manufacturer’s name
3 Specification No. of parallel groove clamp
4 Material of parallel groove clamp
a) Clamp body
b) Bolt, nut and washer
c) Bi-metallic sheet
5 Material of compound
6 Applicable conductor size (mm2)
a) Main conductor
b) Tap conductor
7 Tensile strength of material (N/mm2)
8 Minimum slip load (kN)
9 Mean coating mass (g/m2)
a) Bolt
b) Nut
c) Washer
10 Electrical resistance of parallel groove clamp (Ω·m)
11 Weight of a parallel groove clamp (kg)

Signature :
Designation :
Name of Tenderer :

Date :

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