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TITLE SPECIFICATION FOR NYLON CABLE GLANDS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

FOREWORD ...................................................................................................................................... 3

INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................ 4

1 SCOPE.......................................................................................................................................... 4

2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES....................................................................................................... 4

3 REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 4 3.1 General.................................................................................................................................. 4 3.2 Type....................................................................................................................................... 4 3.3 Colour .................................................................................................................................... 4 3.4 Size........................................................................................................................................ 5

4 PROTECTION............................................................................................................................... 6

5. TESTS........................................................................................................................................... 6 5.1 Type test................................................................................................................................ 6 5.2 Routine test ........................................................................................................................... 6

6 MARKING, LABELING AND PACKAGING ................................................................................ 6 6.1 Marking................................................................................................................................. 6 6.2 Labelling ............................................................................................................................... 6 6.3 Packing................................................................................................................................. 6

7 DOCUMENTATION ..................................................................................................................... 6

8 QUALITY MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................... 7

9 TRAINING..................................................................................................................................... 7

Annex A - Bibliography.................................................................................................................... 8

Annex B - Revision information...................................................................................................... 9

Annex C – Item 1 - GLAND NO 0 NYLON – SAP No. 6261.......................................................... 10

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Annex C – Item 2 - GLAND NO 2 NYLON – SAP No. 5305.......................................................... 12

Annex D – Stock Items................................................................................................................... 14

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FOREWORD

Recommendations for corrections, additions or deletions should be addressed to the: Technology Services Manager

City Power Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd

P O Box 38766

Booysens

2016

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INTRODUCTION

Currently, different terminating and securing methods exist when terminating unarmoured cables on the low voltage network. By standardizing the use of nylon cable glands as the method of securing unarmourd LV cables, a better securing and weatherproof connection is ensured.

1 SCOPE

This specification covers City Power’s requirements for ISO nylon cable glands for use on low voltage distribution network, for use in service distribution boxes where LV cables are to be terminated.

2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES

The following documents contain provisions that, through reference in the text, constitute requirements of this specification. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards and specifications are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this specification are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the documents listed below.

SABS 1213 : Mechanical cable glands.

SABS 1222 : Classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures.

3 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General

The cable glands shall comply with SABS 1213 and bear the SABS mark of approval.

3.2 Type

3.2.1 The cable gland shall be Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

3.2.2 The cable gland shall be fully adjustable with loose compression rubber seal.

3.2.3 The cable gland shall be supplied with PVC lock nuts.

3.2.4 The nipple thread shall be the standard 20 mm and 25 mm.

3.2.5 The cable gland shall be suitable for round cable only.

3.2.6 The cable gland shall be indelibly marked with the gland size.

3.3 Colour The cable gland shall be supplied in white or grey.

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3.4 Size

Table 1 represents the typical dimensions of the cable gland to accommodate the round cable to be used, as show in figure 1 and figure 2.

Item Gland size Diameter Min.(mm) Diameter Max.(mm) Thread nipple

1 No.0 6,5 11,0 20 mm

2 No.2 13,0 19,2 25 mm

Table 1: Typical ISO cable gland dimensions for cables

Figure 1: Component assembly Figure 2: top view of the locking nut

Locking nut

Nipple thread

Compressionseal

Compressionnut

Locking nut

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4 PROTECTION

The cable gland shall have an IP 55 rating, as per SABS 1222.

5. TESTS

5.1 Type test

5.1.1 Cable glands shall be type tested as per SABS 1213.

5.1.2 Test reports shall be provided with the tender.

5.1.3 Type tests shall be performed by an accredited laboratory.

5.2 Routine test

Visually examine and measure each cable gland in the sample for compliance with all the requirements of this specification.

6 MARKING, LABELING AND PACKAGING

6.1 Marking

6.1.1 All cable glands shall have the gland size number on the gland.

6.1.2 The manufacturer’s trademark shall be on all glands.

6.2 Labelling

6.2.1 The labelling shall have the sizes of the cable gland.

6.2.2 The label shall contain the manufacturers name, trademark and part number.

6.3 Packing

6.3.1 All cable glands shall be packed in boxes.

6.3.2 An installation instruction shall be supplied with the cable glands.

7 DOCUMENTATION

7.1 Documentation shall be submitted in a technical catalogue format.

7.2 The catalogue shall specify the gland sizes, dimensions, reference numbers, available accessories and the size range of the cables the glands are compatible with.

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8 QUALITY MANAGEMENT

8.1 The supplier (deemed to be an organization that undertakes any manufacturing or assembly operation) shall have a formally documented and implemented quality management system (QMS), that as a minimum meets with the requirements of the international code of practice for quality systems ISO 9002. City Power reserves the right to audit quality management systems for suitability and effectiveness, and to verify all goods for conformance prior to delivery.

8.2 Foreign, and third party manufacturers, shall, in addition, hold valid certification of their quality management system. Such certification shall be from a national quality systems certification body (Registrar), duly accredited by a QMS accreditation body, which is signatory to a mutual recognition agreement with South Africa.

9 TRAINING

The supplier shall provide the following details with regard to certified staff training offered:

a) the available training courses and their duration;

b) the cost per delegate;

c) the minimum number of delegates required;

d) the certification of delegates;

e) on-site training, and

f) training course content.

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Annex A - Bibliography

None

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Annex B - Revision information

DATE REV. NO. NOTES

Nov. 2003 0 First issue

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Annex C – Item 1 - GLAND NO 0 NYLON – SAP No. 6261

Schedule A: Purchaser's specific requirements Schedule B: Guarantees and technical particulars of equipment offered

Item Subclause of CP_TSSPEC_059

Description Schedule A Schedule B

1 Manufacturer xxxx

2 1 Type of gland PG/ ISO ISO

3 3.2.3 Locking nuts supplied with each cable gland Yes/No Yes

4 3.2.4 Nipple thread mm 20

5 3.3 Colour White/ grey xxxx

6 3.2.6 Is the cable gland marked with the size for the gland? Yes/No Yes

7 4 Protection rating as per SABS 1222 IP 55

8 5 Type test report Yes/No Yes

9 6.1 Does the marking comply with this specification?

Yes/NoYes

10 6.1.2 Brand name or trade mark marked on the cable gland? Yes/No Yes

11 6.2 Does the labelling comply with this specification?

Yes/No Yes

12 6.3 Does the packing comply with this specification?

Yes/No Yes

13 6.3.2 Installation instructions Yes/No Yes

14 7 Technical catalogue provided Yes/No Yes Tender Number: _________________________________________________________________ Tenderer’s Authorised Signatory: _________________________________ __________________

Name in block letters Signature Full name of company: ______________________________________________________

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Item 1 - GLAND NO 0 NYLON – SAP No. 6261

Deviation schedule

Any deviations offered to this specification shall be listed below with reasons for deviation. In addition, evidence shall be provided that the proposed deviation will at least be more cost-effective than that specified by City Power.


Proposed deviation

Tender Number: _________________________________________________________________ Tenderer’s Authorised Signatory: _________________________________ __________________

Name in block letters Signature Full name of company: _____________________________________________________________

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Annex C – Item 2 - GLAND NO 2 NYLON – SAP No. 5305

Schedule A: Purchaser's specific requirements Schedule B: Guarantees and technical particulars of equipment offered


Description Schedule A Schedule B

1 Manufacturer xxxx

2 1 Type of gland PG/ ISO ISO

3 3.2.3 Locking nuts supplied with each cable gland Yes/No Yes

4 3.2.4 Nipple thread mm 25

5 3.3 Colour White/ grey xxxx

6 3.2.6 Is the cable gland marked with the size for the gland? Yes/No Yes

7 4 Protection rating as per SABS 1222 IP 55

8 5 Type test report Yes/No Yes

9 6.1 Does the marking comply with this specification?

Yes/NoYes

10 6.1.2 Brand name or trade mark marked on the cable gland? Yes/No Yes

11 6.2 Does the labelling comply with this specification?

Yes/No Yes

12 6.3 Does the packing comply with this specification?

Yes/No Yes

13 6.3.2 Installation instructions Yes/No Yes

14 7 Technical catalogue provided Yes/No Yes Tender Number: _________________________________________________________________ Tenderer’s Authorised Signatory: _________________________________ __________________

Name in block letters Signature Full name of company: ______________________________________________________

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Item 2 - GLAND NO 2 NYLON – SAP No. 5305

Deviation schedule

Any deviations offered to this specification shall be listed below with reasons for deviation. In addition, evidence shall be provided that the proposed deviation will at least be more cost-effective than that specified by City Power.


Proposed deviation

Tender Number: _________________________________________________________________ Tenderer’s Authorised Signatory: _________________________________ __________________

Name in block letters Signature Full name of company: _____________________________________________________________

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Annex D – Stock Items

Material Group : ELEC-ACC

Item SAP No. SAP Short Description SAP Long Description

1 6261 GLAND NO 0 NYLON GLAND, NYLON, COMPRESSION, SIZE 0, SUITABLE FOR 1,5 MM2 – 2,5 MM2 TWO CORE AND EARTH ROUND SHEATHED MULTICORED CABLES. ITEM SPECIFICATION NUMBER CP_TSSPEC_059

2 5305 GLAND NO 2 NYLON

GLAND, NYLON, COMPRESSION, SIZE 2, SUITABLE FOR 2,5 MM2 FOUR CORE AND EARTH, AS WELL AS, 4 MM2 TWO CORE AND EARTH ROUND SHEATHED MULTICORED CABLES. ITEM SPECIFICATION NUMBER CP_TSSPEC_059

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