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SPECIFICATIONS OF LT AERIAL BUNCHED CABLE OF SIZE

1Core X 35mm²+ 35mm² and 1Core x 50 mm 2 + 50 mm2

(1) SCOPE:

This specification covers Manufacture; testing at works, supply and

delivery of 1.1 KV, LT Aerial Bunch Cable of size: 1C x 35mm²+ 35mm²
and 1C x 50 mm 2 + 50 mm2, having XLPE insulated Aluminum Cable
twisted over a Central XLPE Insulated Aluminum Alloy Neutral cum
messenger wire for use of L.T over head lines in Rural Electrical system
as well as in thickly Populated City / Town in narrow streets.

(2) RATED VOLTAGE:

The rated voltage of the cables shall be 1100 Volts.

(3) APPLICABLE STANDARDS:

1. IS 14255-1995 with latest amendment if any for ABC Cables 1100

Volts
2. IS 7098(P-1) / 1988 with latest amendment if any for XLPE
Insulation
3. IS 8130/1984 with latest amendment, if any, for Conductor to be
used for insulated cables
4. IS 398(P-IV)/1994 with latest amendment if any for Aluminum Alloy
Conductor.
5. IS 10418/ 1982 with latest amendment if any for drum for electric
cables.

(4) GENERAL:

The XLPE Insulated Phase Conductor shall be twisted around the XLPE
Insulated Aluminum Alloy messenger cum Neutral wire, which shall
take all the mechanical stresses. The messenger wire shall also serve
as Earth cum Neutral wire.

(5) PHASE CONDUCTOR:

5.1: The Phase Conductor shall be of Aluminum – Governed by IS 8130

/ 1984 with latest amendment if any – and shall be insulated
with XLPE insulation suitable for 1100 Volts Insulation. The
insulated Conductor shall generally Confirm to IS 14255 – 1995
and IS 7098 (P-I)/1988 with latest amendment if any.
5.2: The Phase Conductor shall suitably compact and outer diameter
shall be within the specified limits as per applicable standard
of ABC cable (IS 14255/1995).
5.3: The Tensile strength of Aluminum wire used in Conductor shall
not be less than 90 N/mm2.
5.4: The Phase Conductor shall be provided with ONE Ridge for easy
identification.

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(6) NEUTRAL CUM MESSENGER CONDUCTOR:

6.1 The XLPE Insulated Messenger Cum Neutral Wire shall be of

Aluminum Alloy Confirming to IS 398(P-IV)/1994 with latest
amendment if any Composed of 7 Strands and shall be suitably
compacted to have smooth round surface to avoid damage to the
XLPE Insulation of phase conductor twisted around the insulated
messenger wire. The shape of compacted conductor shall be as
per requirement of applicable standard.
6.2 There shall be No Joint in any of standard messenger Cum
Neutral Conductor, except those made in the base rods or wires
before final drawing.
6.3 The Neutral cum Messenger Conductor shall be provided with
Four ridges for easy identification
6.3 Other technical requirement will be as per applicable standards.

(7) INSULATION:

7.1 The insulation shall be cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE).

7.2 All cable insulation shall be black in colour. The pigmentation
shall be chosen so as to afford long term stability under ultra-
violet radiation and shall include a minimum content of 2.5 % by
weight of carbon black evenly distributed throughout the
insulation with dispersion < 4 and shall not be detrimental to
the insulation levels.

(8) STANDARD SIZE & TECHNICAL PARAMETERS:

(With 1.2 mm & 1.5 mm thickness of Insulation)

TABLE – 1

Sr. Description of Cable Number Thickness Approx. Approx.

No of wires of Overall Weight of
. Insulation Diamete Cable
r
No No. m mm mm Kg/Km
. m
P N P N
2 2
1 1C x 35 mm + 35 mm 7 7 1.2 1.2 28 260
2 1C x 50 mm 2 + 50 7 7 1.5 1.5 30 360
mm2

Note: Tolerance on thickness of insulation is as per IS 14255:1995

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TABLE -2 (Technical Parameters)

Breaking
Max. DC
Load of AC Current Rating
Sr. Resistance
Description of Cable Messenger
No.
KN (mini) Ohm/Km Amp
P N In air at 400C
1 1C x 35 mm2 + 35 10.11 0.86 0.98 120
mm2 8 6
2 1C x 50 mm 2 + 50 14.00 0.64 0.68 150
mm2 1 9

TABLE – 3 (Approx. Weights)

Sr Wt. of Wt. of Wt. of Wt. of

Phase Insulation Neutral Insulation Total
Size of Cable
No Conductor of Phase Conductor of Neutral Weight
(Bare) Conductor (Bare) Conductor Kg./Km
Kg./Km Kg./Km Kg./Km Kg./Km
1 1C x 35 mm2 + 35 95 35 95 35 260
mm2
2 1C x 50 mm 2 + 50 135 45 135 45 360
mm2

COMPOSITION AND DESIGNATION OF FINISHED CABLE:

Complete Bunched Total Mass Kg /

Sr.
Designation over all diameter Km Approx
No
Approx MM
1 1C x 35 mm2 + 35 mm2 28 260
2 1C x 50 mm 2 + 50 mm2 30 360

Note: First part of the Designation refers number and size of Phase
Conductor.
Second part refers to number / size of Messenger cum Neutral wire.
The sizes mentioned are the nominal Sectional area

(9) TYPE TEST:

(A) TEST FOR PHASE CONDUCTORS :

a) Tensile Test (IS-8130)

b) Wrapping Test (IS-8130)
c) Conductor Resistance Test (IS-8130)

(B) TEST FOR MESSENGER:

a) Breaking load test (to be made on finished conductor)—(IS-
398 / Pt. IV/ 1994 with latest revision)
b) Elongation test (IS –398 / Pt.IV /1994)
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c) Resistance test (IS-398/ Pt.IV /1994)
d) If insulated, the test of insulation as per relevant IS will be
applicable.

(C) PHYSICAL TEST FOR XLPE INSULATION

a) Tensile strength and Elongation at break
b) Ageing in air oven
c) Hot set test
d) Shrinkage test
e) Water absorption (Gravimetric)
f) Carbon black
1. Content
2. Dispersion

(D) TEST FOR THICKNESS OF INSULATION

(E) INSULATION RESISTANCE (VOLUME RESISTIVELY) TEST
(F) HIGH VOLTAGE TEST
(G) BENDING TEST ON COMPLETE 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 180. The cycle of these
operations shall be then repeated twice.

The diameter of mandrel shall be 10 (D+d)

Where D = Actual dia. of cable (i.e. the min circulatory scrutiny
circle diameter)
d = Actual diameter of the conductor, mm No. Cracks
visible to the necked eye are allowed.

The tenderer should submit the all above type test reports along with the
offer.

(10) ACCEPTANCE TESTS:

10.1 TESTS FOR PHASE CONDUCTOR:

a) Tensile test (for Phase conductor)
b) Wrapping test (for Phase conductor)
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

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10.2 TESTS ON COMPLETE CABLE:

a) Bending test:

This test shall be performed on a sample of complete cable as

under;

The sample shall be around a test mandrel at room

temperature for at least one complete turn. It shall be than
unwound and the process shall be repeated after turning the
sample around its Axis 180. The cycle of these operation shall
than be repeated twice. The diameter of the mandrel shall be
10 (D+d).

Where D = Actual diameter of the cable

d = Actual diameter of the conductor
No cracks visible to the necked eye shall be permitted.

(11) MARKING AND PACKING

11.1 The following word shall be duly embossed on every meter

Length of cable. The embossing should be clear and visible.

a) MGVCL
b) 1100 Volts
c) IS: 14255/1995
d) Year of manufacture
e) Name of Manufacturer/Trade Mark
f) One Ridge on phase conductor
g) Batch no./Lot No.

11.2 The 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) Manufactures 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

11.3 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,
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scratched or damaged in any way during transport and
erection. The cable shall be property lugged on the drums.

11.4 The cable drums should be suitable for wheel mounting.

11.5 Standard Length:

The standard length of cable in a drum shall be 500 meter
and longer up to 2000 meter with + 5 % tolerance shall be
acceptable.
Non – standard Length:
The non-standard length shall not less than 1/3rd of
standard length up to 3% of order quantity

(12) SEALING:
In each drum, both the ends of cable shall be sealed with non-
hygroscopic sealing material.

(13) INSPECTION:
All tests and inspections shall be made at the place of
manufacturer unless otherwise especially agreed upon by the
manufacturer and 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.

(14) EXPERIENCE: (MODIFIED)

Bidders should have supplied Aerial Bunch Cable in last two years
to any of the DISCOMs or other Electricity Boards. Copy of order
executed and satisfactory performance report may be submitted
along with the offer.

(15) TYPE TEST CERTIFICATES:

The duly attested copy of Type Test Certificate not more than
seven years old as per IS 14255-1995 with latest Amendment if
any, be submitted from any NABL / Govt. approved laboratory
along with offer otherwise such offer shall not be technically
accepted (i.e. failing to submit type test report such offer would
be ignored/ rejected).

(16) BIS LICENSE : (Added)

The Bidder should submit notarized copy of BIS License of

IS 14255/1995 along with offer valid at least up to the date of
opening of Tender. If applied for renewal of the License, Copy
of Receipt of the Fees and acknowledgement for renewal
application from BIS shall be submitted. The offer without the
BIS License shall be straight away rejected.

Date: Seal & Signature of Tenderer

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GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS (G.T.P.)

Technical information and Guaranteed Technical Particulars

For supply of 1 Core 35 mm2 + 35 mm2 and 1 Core 50 mm2 + 50 mm2
XLPE insulated Aerial Bunch Cable

PART – A
Bidders have to confirm following important requirements:

Sr. No. Particulars confirmation

1. Cable shall be manufactured and supplied
Confirming to IS: 14255/1995 with latest
Amendment if any and MGVCL’s specification Yes

2. BIS License shall remain valid till order is Completed Yes

3. XLPE Insulation (UVR Protected)

Phase – Black Colour Yes
Neutral/Messenger – Black Colour Yes
Size: 1 Core 35mm²+ 35mm² messenger Yes
Size: 1 Core 50mm²+ 50mm² messenger Yes

4. Shape – compacted Yes

5. Standard length 500 Mtrs (up to 2000 Mtrs.)
with + 5 % tolerance Yes

6. Non-Standard length not less 1/3rd of standard length

up to 3 % of ordered qty. Yes
7. Packing shall contain only one Length. Yes
9. Packing material:
For 1 Core 35mm²+ 35mm2 ABC – Wooden drums Yes
For 1 Core 50mm²+ 50mm2 ABC – Wooden drums Yes
(as per IS: 10418/1982 & duly painted)

10. Following shall be embossed on cable

(at every one meter length);
a. MGVCL Yes
b. 1100 Volts Yes
c. IS:14255/1995 Yes
d. Year of manufacture Yes
e. Name of Manufacturer/Trade Mark Yes
f. One Ridge on phase conductor Yes
g. Batch NO./Lot no. Yes

11. Conductor –
a) For Phase 35 mm²Alluminium as per IS 8130/1984 Yes
For Phase 50 mm²Alluminium as per IS 8130/1984 Yes
b) For Messenger wire 35 mm²Alluminium Alloy
as per IS 398/P.IV/1994 Yes
For Messenger wire 50 mm²Alluminium Alloy
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as per IS 398/P.IV/1994 Yes

12. Maximum Conductor resistance at 20ºC

For 1 Core 35mm²+ 35mm2 ABC
a) Phase Conductor - 0.868 Ohm/KM. Yes
b) Messenger Conductor - 0.986 Ohm/Km Yes
For 1 Core 50mm²+ 50mm2 ABC
a) Phase Conductor - 0.641 Ohm/KM. Yes
b) Messenger Conductor - 0.689 Ohm/Km Yes

13.Thickness of insulation :
Insulation thickness for
Phase & Neutral
Confirmation
Cable size mm² Conductor
(in mm)
1x35 mm2+ 35
1.2 Yes
mm2
1x50 mm2+ 50
1.5 Yes
mm2

14. Volume resistivity of insulation

a). At 27ºC – 1 x 10^13 Ohm-cm. Min Yes

b). At 70°C – 1 x 10^11 Ohm-cm. Min Yes

15. Tensile strength of Insulation and sheath - 12.5 N/mm² Min. Yes

16. Elongation at break of Insulation and Sheath – 200% Min. Yes

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PART- B

Bidders have to furnish below details about material for information:

Sr.No. Particulars Confirmation

1. ISI License for IS:14255/1995

a. Number
b. Date of expiry

2. Approximate weight of 1000 METRES length of cable (in Kgs.)

Cable Components weight in Total

AB Cable of Size Kg. weight
Aluminum Alu. Alloy XLPE in Kg.
1C x 35 mm2 + 35
mm²
1C x 50 mm2 + 50
mm²

3. Cable Conductor: Circular Compacted

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PART – C (ENCLOSURES)

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

Sr.No. Particulars Confirmation

1. BIS License Yes

2. Proof if applied for renewal of BIS License Yes/No

3. TYPE TEST CERTIFICATE:

3.1 Type test certificate from any Govt. approved Yes

Laboratory

a. Name of Lab.

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

a. For MGVCL /DGVCL/UGVCL/PGVCL Yes

b. For Agencies other than above Yes

PART – D

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

specification.

Date: Seal & Signature of Tenderer

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