Technical Specification For Compression Lugs and Links: Ergon Energy Corporation Limited
Technical Specification For Compression Lugs and Links: Ergon Energy Corporation Limited
Technical Specification For Compression Lugs and Links: Ergon Energy Corporation Limited
ETS01-09-23
Contents
1. Purpose and Scope...................................................................................................... 1
2. References.................................................................................................................... 1
2.1 Applicable Standards .......................................................................................... 1
3. Drawings....................................................................................................................... 1
3.1 Drawings by the Purchaser ................................................................................. 1
3.2 Drawings by the Tenderer................................................................................... 1
4. Service Conditions....................................................................................................... 1
5. Design and Construction ............................................................................................ 2
5.1 Requirements...................................................................................................... 2
6. Technical Details.......................................................................................................... 2
7. Performance and Testing ............................................................................................ 2
7.1 Type Tests .......................................................................................................... 2
8. Risk Assessment ......................................................................................................... 2
9. Quality Assurance........................................................................................................ 3
9.1 Purchasers Policy ............................................................................................... 3
9.2 Documentary Evidence....................................................................................... 3
9.3 Quality Certification Program .............................................................................. 3
10. Samples ........................................................................................................................ 3
10.1 Production Samples............................................................................................ 3
11. Packaging and Marking ............................................................................................... 3
12. Service Performance ................................................................................................... 3
13. Reliability ...................................................................................................................... 4
13.1 Service Life ......................................................................................................... 4
13.2 Evidence in Support of Reliability........................................................................ 4
14. Training......................................................................................................................... 4
14.1 Training Material ................................................................................................. 4
14.2 Training Audio Visuals ........................................................................................ 4
15. Environmental Considerations ................................................................................... 5
16. Information to be Provided ......................................................................................... 5
a) Compression lugs.
b) Compression links.
c) Stalk lugs
2. References
STANDARD TITLE
AS 1154 Insulator and conductor fittings for overhead power lines
AS/NZS 4325.1 Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables with
copper or aluminium conductors.
3. Drawings
4. Service Conditions
The items supplied to this specification shall be suitable for operating under the following
service conditions:
5.1 Requirements
The items offered shall satisfy the following requirements.
• The compression lugs for overhead bare conductor shall satisfy the electrical test
requirements of AS 1154.1 and those for underground cables shall satisfy the test
requirements of AS4325.1 for Class A type connectors.
• The across flat (A/F) hexagonal die sizes, in mm, for all compression fittings shall
comply with the sizes nominated in the item descriptions.
• Compression lugs and links shall be suitable for operation at elevated conductor
temperatures up to 900C for extended periods.
• Compression lugs and links shall suit aluminium and/or copper based conductors
and/or terminal palms as specified in the item descriptions.
• Bi-metal compression lugs and link must be designed to minimise corrosion due to
electrolytic action of dissimilar materials
• Lug palms of aluminium lugs must be fully sealed to prevent ingress of moisture into the
cable after installation.
• Lug palms of copper lugs where specified in the item description, must be fully sealed
to prevent ingress of moisture into the cable after installation
• Copper lugs and links shall have a tinned finish.
• Contact surfaces of the palms shall be smooth and flat and provided with hole sizes to
suit fixing bolt diameters specified in the item descriptions.
• Barrels of aluminium lugs and links shall be pre-packed with sufficient electrical
compound and sealed with a hand-tight removable plastic cap. The items shall be
individually packed and sealed in plastic bag to exclude dirt and moisture. Full details of
the compound including Safety Data Sheets shall be included with the tender.
• Copper lugs and links shall be marked in accordance with the following:
à Cross sectional area (mm2)
• Aluminium and bimetal lugs and links shall be marked in accordance with the following:
à Cross sectional area (mm2)
à Required hexagonal compression die size across flat dimension in mm
or nest/indent die sizes as applicable.
à Lines marking the number and location of crimp positions
• Detailed drawings of the items offered, together with installation instructions and
information on service performance shall be included with the tender.
6. Technical Details
Technical details of lugs and links offered are to be set out on Attachment 1.
8. Risk Assessment
There is no requirement for manufacturer provided safety risk assessments for the items
covered in this specification.
10. Samples
Each sample shall be suitably packaged and labelled with the following information:
Manufacturers Name
Purchase Order Number
Contract No.
Ergon Stock Code
Item Description
Pack Size
Pack Weight
(a) the period of service achieved by the items offered within Australian
service conditions;
13. Reliability
14. Training
The training materials should include but not be limited to the following topics:
• Handling
• Storage
• Application (particularly in areas of heavy coastal pollution)
• Installation
• Maintenance
• Environmental performance
• Electrical performance
• Mechanical performance
• Disposal
The format and content of the audio visuals will be subject to negotiation between the
Purchaser and the successful tenderer concerned. It is expected that as a minimum, the
audio visuals will detail the correct installation practice for all items covered by the contract.
The number of audio visuals required, in CD format, is thirty (30). Permission shall be given
to the Purchaser to make additional copies if required.
In the production of the audio visuals, the Purchaser will make available suitable staff and
equipment to demonstrate the recommended installation techniques.
Place of Manufacture
Manufacturer's Product Catalogue Number
Manufacturer's Drawing Number
Product Material: Alloy type & Australian
Standard
Will Batch Test Certificates be supplied? Yes/No
Type Test Report/Certificate No.
Dimensions:
Body length mm
Body width or diameter mm
Recommended Die Type, Die Size (A/F) and
Die Width for 12Tonne Compression Tool
Palm size Length, Width, Thickness mm
Bolt size/hole diameter
Packaging:
Pack Size
Pack Weight (kg)
ITEM NUMBER:
Particulars Units Tenderer’s Response
Australian/International Standard for Type
Tests
Heat cycle and contact resistance tests:
(a) Voltage drop across connector μV
(b) Voltage drop across equivalent length μV
of conductor
(c) Ratio Voltage drop across connector
Voltage drop across conductor
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT TESTS:
Maximum short circuit current kA
Duration of maximum short circuit current seconds
NAME OF TENDERER:
ADDRESS OF TENDERER:
DATE: ______________________