A power utility in Russia required a complete set of IEC-compliant overhead line fittings for a new 110kV transmission line project. The project called for suspension clamps, tension clamps, and ball-and-socket hardware capable of withstanding extreme winter temperatures down to -50°C and ice-loading conditions.
Project Requirements
- All fittings to comply with GOST and IEC 60120 standards
- Hot-dip galvanized with minimum 85μm zinc coating
- Conductor: ACSR 240/32, 110kV double-circuit tower line
- Quantity: 2,400 sets suspension clamp CGU, 800 sets NLD tension clamp, 4,800 pcs ball clevis and U clevis
- Delivery required within 30 days, FOB Shanghai
Raxsteel Solution
Raxsteel supplied the full hardware package from existing stock and fast-track production. All suspension clamps were aluminum alloy body with stainless steel U-bolts, suitable for ACSR 240/32. Tension clamps were NLD-2 wedge type with full grip on the outer strands. Ball clevis and U clevis were forged Q345 steel, hot-dip galvanized to IEC 61284.
SGS inspection reports and material certificates were provided. The order was shipped within 28 days. The client has since placed repeat orders for two additional line sections.