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23-TMSS-02 (Rev 00)
23-TMSS-02 (Rev 00)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
4.1 General
4.2 Ratings
4.3 Design Criteria
4.4 Materials
4.5 Fabrication
4.6 Installation and Removal
4.7 Marking and Identification
5.0 TESTS
1.0 SCOPE
2.0 CROSS-REFERENCES
This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract
Schedules for project, as applicable.
The latest revision of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for the
material covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer may
propose material conforming to one group of Industry Codes and Standards quoted
hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS.
3.2 ASTM D 297 Standard Methods for Rubber Products Chemical Analysis.
3.3 ASTM D 395 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property - Compression
Set.
3.4 ASTM D 412 Standard Test Methods for Rubber Properties in Tension.
3.5 ASTM D 471 Standard Test Method for Rubber Property - Effect of
Liquids.
3.6 ASTM D 573 Standard Test Method for Rubber - Deterioration in Air
Oven.
3.8 ASTM D 638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics.
3.11 ASTM D 2583 Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Rigid
Plastics by Means of a Barcol Impresser
3.12 ASTM D 2584 Standard Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced
Resins
3.13 ASTM F 477 Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for
Joining Plastic Pipe
3.14 ASTM F 593 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap
Screws and Studs
3.16 BS 903 Methods of Testing Vulcanized Rubber Part A1, A2, A4,
A6, A16, A19, A26, A36
4.1 General
4.1.1 The duct sealing units shall be of the manufacturer's standard design
and shall meet or exceed the requirements of this Specification in all
respects.
4.1.2 As required in the material description, the duct sealing units shall be
either solid duct sealing units, hereinafter referred to as empty duct
sealing units, or split or segmental contour duct sealing units,
hereinafter referred to as cable duct sealing units.
4.1.3 Empty duct sealing units will be used for sealing unoccupied ducts.
Cable duct sealing units will be used to seal occupied ducts.
4.1.4 The duct sealing units shall be the elastomeric (rubber) expansion
type.
4.1.5 Empty duct sealing units shall consist of one sealing part. Cable duct
sealing units may consist of one, two or more sealing parts,
depending upon the application.
4.1.6 The duct sealing units shall be resistant to saline water, chemical
agents and traces of petroleum products.
4.1.7 The surface condition of ducts or openings may vary from smooth, as
PVC pipe, to a coarse surface such as concrete or other similar
surfaces.
4.1.8 Shapes of the openings may vary from a perfect circle to slightly
irregular.
4.2 Ratings
The specific requirements for the duct sealing units shall be as specified in
Data Schedule.
4.3.2 The duct sealing units shall be designed and constructed to maintain
sealing efficiency for a period of 20 years under a constant pressure
of 69 kPa (10 psig, 7.05 m of water head) under service conditions.
4.3.3 The duct sealing units will normally be installed in ducts as detailed
in the Data Schedule.
4.4 Materials
c. The sealing material shall be soft and pliant with the ability to
adjust while compressed to form a liquid and gas-tight seal with
various types, shapes and sizes of duct and cable surfaces. The
Shore-A hardness shall be 45 +3.
d. The sealing material shall be smooth and free from air marks
and surface defects. Cable holes surfaces shall also be smooth
and free from sharp cuts and abrasions. Drilled holes shall not
be permitted as they tend to rupture the unit when under
compression and the properties of the unit along the holes will
be inferior to the parent unit.
b. The duct sealing units shall be designed such that seal pressure
will be exerted along the entire length of the unit. Also, the duct
sealing units shall be designed such that sealing pressure will be
exerted on the entire length of that part of the through bolt(s)
which passes through the core.
4.4.3 Hardware
4.5 Fabrication
4.6.1 The duct sealing units shall be designed and manufactured for easy
installation and removal with standard tools and without causing
damage to either the duct sealing units or the ducts, conduits, pipes,
cables or openings or components within such openings. A lubricant
such as silicone soap may be used for installation or reinstallation if
required.
4.6.2 Excess mechanical force, open flames or other similar procedures are
not acceptable and shall not be required for either installation or
removal of the duct sealing units.
4.6.3 The duct sealing units shall be reusable after removal. Reinstallation
shall be possible with standard tools and without causing damage to
either the duct sealing units or the ducts, conduits, pipes, cables or
openings or components within such openings. The use of solvents
(except for cleaning the duct sealing units or the interior surfaces of
the openings) shall not be required for reinstallation.
4.7.1 The duct sealing units shall be permanently and legibly marked with
the following information in such a manner as not to interfere with
their normal function :
a. Manufacturer's name
b. Country of manufacture
c. Date of manufacture
d. Manufacturer's catalog or part number
e. Nominal size (diameter) of unit
f. Number of cables (if a cable unit)
g. Cable diameter (if a cable unit)
h. Type of elastomer (NR, EPDM, neoprene, nitrile or SBR)
i. "See installation instruction for applicable torque"
5.0 TESTS
All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by SEC
All type (design) tests specified below shall be performed on the representative
unit or on the first unit of every new design or rating to be supplied to SEC.
1. Tensile strength,.
Min. MPa 9 BS903:A2, ASTMD412
In lieu of the actual type (design) tests, certified test reports of type (design)
tests performed on an identical unit may be submitted to SEC for review and
approval during bidding stage.
a. Routine test shall be carried out on all 100 units of the first batch
production for each SEC stock number.
e. Torque test outside the conduit shall be carried out on 100% of all
the units with non-metallic compression plate.
5.2.2 All test data shall be supported by test standards used (if any).
REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
4.4.1 Material:
Sealing *
REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
Washers *
Nuts
Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company &
Date