GES 12020

Technical Specification of GECOL

Anchor Shackle



General Electricity Company of Libya
(Revision history)
- Issued on: Jan. 01, 2007
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Contents

1 SCOPE.................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES............................................................................................................. 3
2.1 APPLICABLE STANDARDS..................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 PRECEDENCE OF STANDARDS............................................................................................................... 3
3 DEFINITION......................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 MINIMUM BREAKING STRENGTH.......................................................................................................... 4
3.2 MEAN COATING MASS.......................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 LOT...................................................................................................................................................... 4
4 KINDS..................................................................................................................................................... 4
5 REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................. 4
5.1 MATERIAL............................................................................................................................................ 4
5.2 MECHANICAL PROPERTY ...................................................................................................................... 5
5.3 HOT-DIP GALVANIZING......................................................................................................................... 5
5.4 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................................... 5
6 TESTS..................................................................................................................................................... 5
6.1 SAMPLING............................................................................................................................................ 6
6.2 TESTS (ACCORDING TO IEC 61284)..................................................................................................... 6
6.3 RETEST ................................................................................................................................................ 6
7 MARKING............................................................................................................................................. 6
8 PACKING AND DELIVERY................................................................................................................ 7
9 DOCUMENT AND CERTIFICATE.................................................................................................... 7
9.1 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED WITH THE BID.................................................................................... 7
9.2 DOCUMENTS TO BE APPROVED BY GECOL.......................................................................................... 8
9.3 DOCUMENTATION................................................................................................................................. 8
10 WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................... 8
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GES (Technical Specification of GECOL)
Anchor Shackle

1 Scope
This specification covers the requirements of the anchor shackle used on overhead
power line.
2 Normative references
2.1 Applicable standards
All anchor shackles supplied shall, in general, comply with the latest edition of
following international standards:
(a) IEC 61284: Overhead lines - Requirements and tests for fittings
(b) ISO 630: Structural steels - Plates, wide flats, bars, sections and profiles
(c) ISO 887: Plain washers for metric bolts, screws and nuts for general purposes-General
plan
(d) ISO 1460: Metallic coatings - Hot dip galvanized coating on ferrous materials -
Gravimetric determination of the mass per unit area
(e) ISO 1461: Hot dip galvanized coating on fabricated iron and steel articles -
Specifications and test methods
(f) ISO 2859-1: Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 1: Introduction to
the ISO 2859 attribute sampling system
(g) ISO 4032: Hexagon nuts, style 1 - Products grades A and B
(h) ISO 7089: Plain washers - Normal series - Product grade A
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:
(a) Technical specification of GECOL
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(b) Applicable standards
(c) Accepted alternative standards
3 Definition
3.1 Minimum breaking strength
Minimum load specified by the purchaser or declared by the supplier at which
mechanical failure 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 anchor shackles are listed in Table 1 of this specification.
Table 1 - Kinds of anchor shackles
Specification No.
Minimum breaking strength
(kN)
Classification
1202010 70 Bolt-type
1202040 120 Bolt-type
1202045 120 Rivet-type
1202050 160 Bolt-type
5 Requirements
The detailed shape and dimensions shall conform to the requirements shown in Figure 1
of this specification. Anchor shackle shall comply with the physical and mechanical
requirements as follows.
5.1 Material
The body of anchor shackle and bolts shall be made from steel of very good quality in
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accordance with ISO 630.
All nuts shall be made from steel of very good quality in accordance with ISO 630 and
general requirements shall be in accordance with ISO 4032.
All washers shall be made from steel of very good quality in accordance with ISO 630
and general requirements shall be in accordance with ISO 887 and ISO 7089.
The cotter pin shall be made of stainless steel and the dimension shall be suitable to
purpose for using.
5.2 Mechanical property
The minimum breaking strength of anchor shackle shall be not less than requirements
specified in Table 1 of this specification.
5.3 Hot-dip galvanizing
The anchor shackle except for cotter pin shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with
ISO 1460. The mean coating mass of body shall be not less than 610g/m
2
in accordance
with ISO 1461. The mean coating mass of bolt, nut and washer shall be not less than
395g/m
2
in accordance with ISO 1461.
5.4 Design requirements
The anchor shackle specified in this specification shall meet the following design
considerations:
(a) Anchor shackle consist of body, machine bolt or rivet, plain washer, hexagonal nut and
cotter pin.
(b) The surface of all material used shall be smooth and free from blemishes and any
protrusion.
(c) The screw length of the bolts shall be suitable to the purpose for using.
(d) 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 anchor shackles 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
anchor shackles 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
281 to 500 50
35,001 to over 500
6.2 Tests (According to IEC 61284)
Items Type tests Sample tests Routine tests
Visual examination Clause 7 Clause 7
2)
Clause 7
3)

Dimensional and material verification Clause 8 Clause 8 Clause 8
3)

Hot dip galvanizing Clause 9
3)
Clause 9
Damage and failure load test Clause 11 Clause 11 Clause 11
3) 4)
2)
Inspection by attributes only
3)
By agreement between purchaser and supplier
4)
Only as regards damages load test
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
Marking shall ensure the system of traceability for each component of the fittings. The
marks shall be indelibly embedded on suitable position. The characters shall be English
capital roman letters and Arabic numeral characters. The manufacture shall mark as
follows;
(a) Identification of fittings
(b) Manufacturers identification
(c) Year of manufacture
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(d) Minimum breaking strength
8 Packing and Delivery
The supplier shall provide packing of the anchor shackles 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) All of the anchor shackles shall be delivered from the factory to the specified site or
GECOL warehouse.
(b) Every 50 or some reasonable pieces of the anchor shackles shall be packaged in a
stout wood box being packaged with waterproof package.
(c) Each shipment, if necessary, shall include a detailed packing list identifying all items
by part number.
(d) All anchor shackles shall be carefully loaded for protection during transportation.
(e) All anchor shackles shall be arranged to allow safe unloading at the site.
On the packing crates, a name plate shall be attached being not detachable and indelibly
shall include the appropriate items as the designation and dimension 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 anchor shackles quoted by the supplier shall be approved by GECOL. The quantity
of document and certificates submitted shall be not less than three copies. The anchor
shackles 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 anchor shackles 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
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
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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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1 Body
2 Machine Bolt
3 Plain washer
4 Hexagonal nut
5 Cotter pin
[Unit: mm]
Specification
No.
a b c d e f
1202010 762
2
0
16
+

181 181 191 M16

1202040 652
2
0
16
+

5 . 1
5 . 0
5 . 21
+

170.5
2
5 . 0
24
+

M16
1202050 652
1 . 1
1 . 0
18
+

23.51 170.5
2
5 . 0
24
+

M20

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a
e
b
f
c
d




1 Body
2 Rivet
3 Plain washer
4 Cotter pin
[Unit: mm]
Specification
No.
a b c d e f
1202045 652
2
0
16
+

5 . 1
5 . 0
5 . 21
+

170.5
2
5 . 0
24
+

M16
Figure 1 - Shape and dimension of anchor shackle


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Annex A
Technical Data Sheet

No. Description Particulars
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Applicable international standards
Manufacturers name
Designation of anchor shackle
Material
a) Anchor shackle
b) Bolt or Rivet
c) Nut
d) Washer
e) Cotter pin
Material of cotter pin
Tensile strength of material used (N/mm
2
)
Breaking strength (kN)
Mean coating mass (g/m
2
)
a) Anchor shackle
b) Bolt or Rivet
c) Nut
d) Washer
Detailed dimensions (mm)
a) Bolt or Rivet
b) Nut
c) Washer
Weight of a anchor shackle (kg)



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