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UGVCL/SP/IV/948/3C AB Cable

SPECIFICATION OF LT AERIAL BUNCHED CABLES FOR LT LINES

(APPLICABLE FOR LT AB CABLE WITH XLPE INSULATION ONLY)

(Size 3C x35mm²+1C x16 + 25mm² and 3C x50mm² +1Cx25 +35mm²)

1. SCOPE:
This specification covers XLPE insulated Aluminum cable twisted over a
central bare Aluminum Alloy messenger wire for use of L.T. Over-Head
lines in Rural Electrification System. The Aerial Bunched cable and
messenger wire should be confirming to IS.

2. RATED VOLTAGE:
The rated voltage of the AB cables shall be 1100 volts

3. APPLICABLE STANDARDS:
Unless otherwise stipulated in this specification the following
Standards shall be applicable.
(i) IS – 14255/1995 : ABC cables 1100 volts.
(ii) IS – 8130/1984 : Conductors for insulated cables.
(iii) IS – 398/Pt.IV/1994: Aluminium alloy conductor.
(iv) IS – 10418/1982 : Drums for electric cables

4. GENERAL:
The AB cable covered under this specification should be suitable for use
on three phase, 4 wire earthed system for working voltage up to 1100 V. It
should confirm the relevant standards stated above and others if
applicable.
The phase conductor should be 50 mm² and 35 mm² XLPE insulated and
the neutral conductor should be 25 mm² and 16 mm² XLPE insulated
whereas messenger conductor should be Bare heat treated aluminium
silicon containing 0.5% magnesium and approximately 0.5% silicon
confirming to IS: 398 (Part-IV):1979 and its latest amendment, if any.

5. PHASE & NEUTRAL CONDUCTORS:

5.1 The phase & neutral conductor shall be provided cross linked poly
ethylene insulation applied by extrusion. The thickness of insulation shall
not be less than 1.2 mm up to 35mm² and shall not be less than 1.5 mm
for above 35mm² at any point and insulation shall be so applied that it fits
closely on the conductor and it shall be possible to remove it without
damaging the conductor. The insulated conductors shall generally
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conform to the standards IS-14255:1995. (Please refer G.T.P Clause no.

13)
5.2 The phase conductors shall be provided with one, two & three ‘ridges’
for easy identification.
5.3 The tensile strength of the aluminum wire used in the conductor shall
not be less 90 N/mn².
5.4 The standard size and technical characteristics of the phase
conductors shall be as shown in the Table-1.
TABLE-I
Nominal Diameter of Max. DC
Approx. Insulation
sectional No. of compacted Résistance
mass Thickness
area in Strands conductor in at 20ºc
Kg/KMs. in mm
mm² mm (Ohm/km)
1 2 3 4 5 6
16 7 4.4 42 1.91 1.2
25 7 5.5 65 1.20 1.2
35 7 6.8 95 0.868 1.2
50 7 7.9 127 0.641 1.5
NOTE: 1) The resistance values given in col.5 are the max.
permissible.
2) Tolerance of + 5% is allowable on dimension.

6. MESSENGER WIRE:
6.1 The bare messenger wire shall be of aluminium alloy generally
confirming to IS–398/Pt.IV/94 composed of 7 strands and shall be
suitable compacted to have smooth round surface to avoid damages to
the overall insulation of phase & neutral conductor twisted around the
messenger.
6.2 There shall be no joint in any wire of the stranded messenger
Conductor except these made in the base rod or wires before final
drawing.
6.3 The sizes and other technical characteristics of the messenger
wire shall be as given in the Table No.2.
TABLE –2
Nominal
Diameter of Approx.
sectional No. of Max .DC
compacted mass
area strands Resistance
conductor in mm Kgs/KMs
in mm²
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1 2 3 4 5
25 7 5.8 65 1.380
35 7 6.8 95 0.986

NOTE: while limiting values in col. 3 is to be guaranteed a tolerance of

+ 5% will be permissible.

7. XLPE INSULATION:
The insulation shall generally confirm to IS-7098(Part-II):85
Sr.
Property Requirement
No.
1 Tensile Strength 12.5 N / mm² Min
2 Elongation at break 200 % Min.
3 Ageing in air over
Treatment:
a 135 ± 3ºC & 7 days
Temperature & duration
b Tensile strength variation ± 25% Max.
c Elongation variation ± 25% Max.
4 Hot Set
Treatment temperature, 200 ± 3ºC,
a Time 15 minutes
Under load, mechanical stresses 20 N /cm².
b Elongation under load 175 % max.
c Permanent elongation (set) after cooling 15 % Max
5 Shrinkage
130 ± 3ºC
a Treatment temperature duration
For 1 hour
b Shrinkage 4% Max
6 Water absorption (Gravimetric)
Treatment– Temp. 85 ± 2ºC
a
Duration 14 days
b Water absorbed 1 mg. / cm² max.
8. TYPE TEST:
(A) Test for Phase/Street Light Conductors
(i) Tensile Test (IS-8130)
(ii) Wrapping Test (IS-8130)
(iii) Conductor Resistance Test (IS-8130)
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(B) Test for Messenger:

(i) Breaking load test (to be made on finished conductor) -(IS-398/ Pt.IV/
1994 with latest revision)
(ii) Elongation test (IS - 398 / Pt.IV/1994)
(iii) Resistance test (IS - 398 / Pt. IV /1994)
(iv) If insulated , the test of insulation as per relevant IS will be applicable

(C) Physical test for XLPE insulation

(i) Tensile strength and Elongation at break
(ii) Ageing in air oven
(iii) Hot set test
(iv) Shrinkage test
(v) Water absorption (Gravimetric)
(vi) Carbon black 1. Content & 2. Dispersion
(D) Test for thickness of insulation
(E) Insulation Resistance (Volume Resistivity ) Test
(F) High Voltage Test
Note: The tenderer should submit the entire above type test of Govt. of
India’s approved Laboratory along with their offer.

Optional Test:
Bending test on the completed cable:
Bending test shall be performed on a sample of complete cable. The
sample shall be bent around a test mandrel at room temperature for at
least one complete turn. It shall then be unwound and the process shall
be repeated after turning the sample around its axis 1800. The cycle of
this operation shall be then repeated twice.
The diameter of mandrel shall be 10 (D+d).
Where
D = Actual diameter of cable (i.e. the min. circumscribing diameter in mm)
d = Actual diameter of the phase conductor in mm
No cracks visible to the naked eye are allowed.
9. ACCEPTANCE TESTS:
Tests for Phase / Street Light Conductors:
a. Tensile test (for Phase / Street light conductor)
b. Wrapping test (for Phase / Street light conductor)
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c. Breaking load test for messenger conductor

d. Elongation test for messenger conductor
e. Conductor Resistance test
f. Test for thickness of insulation
g. Tensile strength and elongation at break test
h. Hot set test ( For XLPE insulation)
i. Insulation Resistance test
j. High voltage test
10. PACKING MARKING:
10.1 The LT AB cable shall be wound in non returnable drums conforming
to IS-10418/1982 “Specification for Reels and Drums for bare wire” of the
latest version thereof. The drums shall be marked with the following:
a) Manufacturers name
b) Trade mark if any
c) Drum number
d) Size of Conductor
e) Size of Messenger
f) Voltage grade
g) Number of lengths of pieces of Cable in each drum
h) Gross mass of the packing
i) Net mass of Cable
j) ISI mark

10.2 The drums shall be of such a construction as to assure delivery of

conductor in field free from displacement and damage and should be able
to withstand all stresses due to handling and the stringing operation so
that cable surface not dented, scratched or damaged in any way during
transport and erection. The cable shall be properly lugged on the drums

10.3 The cable drums should be suitable for wheel mounting.

11. STANDARD LENGTH:

The standard length of drum will be 500 metre with + 5%

Non-standard Length:
Non standard length not less than 50% of the standard length shall be
accepted to the extent of 10% of the ordered quantity.
12. INSPECTION:
All tests and inspections shall be made at the place of manufacturer
unless otherwise especially agreed upon by the manufacturer and
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purchaser at the time of purchase. The manufacturer shall afford the

inspector representing the purchaser all reasonable facilities, without
charge, to satisfy him that the material is being furnished in accordance
with this specification.

13. EXPERIENCE:

The tenderer must have some experience of manufacturer and supply of

this cable to any Electricity Board. Copy of order executed and
performance report may be submitted along with the offer.
14. TYPE TEST CERTIFICATES:
The duly attested copy of Type Test Certificate of the offered sizes of AB
cable, as per IS: 14255/1995 with latest amendment/revision be
submitted from any Govt. approved laboratory along with the offer. In
absence of type test certificate, offer will be liable to be ignored/rejected
without any further correspondence [at Purchaser’s (DGVCL/MGVCL/
PGVCL/UGVCL) discretion]. Type Test Certificate shall not be More Than
Five Years Old from Date of Opening of Tender.
15. SUBMISSION OF ISI LICENSE FOR IS14255:1995
The tenderer/s are required to submit duly attested photo copy of the
valid ISI License up to the date of delivery for supply of these AB
cables/wires along with tender and they should submit GTP along with
the tender failing which, the offer would be ignored.
16. IMPORTANT:
In absence of valid ISI License/GTP duly filled in/and copy of type test
certificate of Govt. approved Laboratory, duly attested by authorized
person, offer will be liable to be ignored without any further
correspondence.
17. ISI MARKING:
The material supplied shall be conforming to Indian Standard
Specification and also with ISI marking as applicable and even after
inspection of the lot, if the materials received at site is found without ISI
marking, the lot shall be rejected and no further correspondence shall be
entertained in this regard.
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GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS (G.T.P.)

Technical information and Guaranteed Technical Particulars (G.T.P.) for
LT Aerial Bunched Cable (XLPE insulated only) of sizes 3C x 35 + 1C
X16 +25 mm² and 3C x 50+ 1C x 25 mm² + 35 mm² messenger wire
PART – A
Bidders have to confirm following important requirements:
Sr.
Particulars confirmation
No.
AB Cable shall be manufactured and supplied
1 Confirming to IS: 14255/1995 with latest Yes
Amendment if any and UGVCL’s specification
2 Cable drums/label shall bear ISI Mark Yes
3 ISI License shall remain valid till order is Completed Yes
4 Colour of XLPE Insulation – Black
4a Size: 3 Core 35+1CX16mm² + 25mm² messenger Yes
4b Size: 3 Core 50+1CX25mm² + 35mm² messenger Yes
5 Shape – compacted Yes
Standard length in case 500 mtrs + 5 % tolerance
6 Yes
longer length acceptable
Non-Standard length 50% of Std. length up to 10%
7 Yes
of ordered quantity
8 Packing shall contain only one Length. Yes
Packing material:
9 Wooden drums as per IS: 10418/1982 duly painted Yes

9a Size: 3 Core 35+1CX16mm² + 25mm² messenger Yes

9b Size: 3 Core 50+1CX25mm² + 35mm² messenger Yes
Following shall be embossed on cable & Marking
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on drum shall be as per IS: 14255/1995
10a Tender no. i.e. UGVCL/SP/____ Yes
10b 1100 Volts Yes
10c IS:14255/1995 Yes
10d Year of manufacture Yes
10e Trade Mark Yes

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10f Batch no. /Lot no. Yes

11 Conductor –
For Phase 35 mm² & 50 mm² Alluminium as per IS
11a Yes
8130/1984
For Messenger wire 25 mm² & 35 mm²Alluminium
11b Yes
Alloy as per IS 398/Pt.IV/1994
Maximum Conductor resistance at 20ºC
12
For Phase Conductor
12a 35 mm² Conductor – 0.868 Ohm/KM Yes
12b 50 mm² Conductor – 0.641 Ohm/KM Yes
For Messenger Conductor
12c 25 mm² Conductor – 1.380 Ohm/KM Yes
12d 35 mm² Conductor – 0.986 Ohm/KM Yes
13 XLPE Insulation thickness for AB Cable
13a Size: 3 Core 35+1CX16mm² + 25mm² - 1.20 mm Yes
13b Size: 3 Core 50+1CX25mm² + 35mm² - 1.50 mm Yes
14 Volume resistivity of insulation
14a At 27ºC – 1 x 10^13 Ohm-cm. Min Yes
14b At 70°C – 1 x 10^11 Ohm-cm. Min Yes
Tensile strength of Insulation & sheath -
15 Yes
12.5 N/mm² Min.
Elongation at break of Insulation and Sheath –
16 Yes
200% Min.
Overall tolerance in supply of ordered total quantity
17 Yes
shall be + 2 %( Plus and minus two %)

PART- B
Bidders have to furnish below details about material for information:
Sr.
Particulars confirmation
No.
1 ISI License for IS:14255/1995 Yes
1a Number
1b Date of expiry
Approximate weight of 1000 meters length (Weight
2
in Kgs.)
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Size of cable Alum. Alu. Alloy XLPE Total

3Cx35+1Cx16+
2a 25mm²
3Cx50+1Cx25+
35mm²
3 Cable Conductor, Circular Compacted? Yes
PART – C (ENCLOSURES)

Bidders have to enclose following documents and has to confirm for the
same

Sr.
Particulars confirmation
No.
1 ISI License Yes
2 Proof if applied for renewal of ISI License Yes
TYPE TEST CERTIFICATE:
Type test certificate from Govt. of India approved Yes
Laboratory
3Cx35+1Cx16+ 3Cx50+1Cx25+
Size of AB Cable
3 25mm² 35mm²
Name of Lab.
a
&City Name
b T.R. No.
c Date
4 List of plant and machinery Yes
5 List of testing facility available Yes
6 List of orders pending/executed Yes
with GUVNL(Formerly GEB)/DGVCL
6a Yes
/MGVCL/UGVCL/PGVCL
6b with agencies other than Sr. no. 6(a) Yes

PART – D

Bidder has to mention below deviation if any, quoting relevant clause of

specification.

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