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tubes and rods produced will meet the electrical and mechanical tests prescribed in this specification.
3.1.4 interior foam-filled tubehomogeneous unicellular
thermosetting foam filling with closed cells blown with noncombustible gases. The foam filling shall be bonded to the
interior tube wall. The foam filling should be free of voids,
separations, holes, cracks, etc.
3.1.5 routine testa type of test made regularly on production material.
3.1.6 visual inspectiona visual check made to detect
constructional defects.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers insulating rods and foam-filled
tubes made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) that are
intended for use in live line tools.
1.2 This specification does not include insulating foamfilled tubes and rods from other materials. Specifications for
fittings and attachments to rods and foam-filled tubes for
complete tools are not covered in this specification.
1.3 This specification establishes the technical characteristics that the tubes and rods must satisfy.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
test method portion, Section 12, of this specification. This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Outside Diameter SizesFoam-filled FRP tube and
solid FRP rod shall meet the outside diameter dimensions
shown in Table 1. The tolerances shown will assist in ensuring
interchangeability with interfacing equipment.
4.2 Inspection of the material shall be agreed upon between
the purchaser and the seller as part of the purchase contract.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 149 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials
at Commercial Power Frequencies2
D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics3
D 695 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid
Plastics3
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 acceptance testa type of test made at the option of
the purchaser.
3.1.2 design testa type of test made on a sample treated as
representative of an industrial product. These tests will not
generally be repeated in quantity production.
3.1.3 insulating tubes and rodsfiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) products manufactured using processes so that the
7. Weight
7.1 It has not been found necessary to specify the weight of
the product produced under this specification in order for it to
comply with performance requirements.
8. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
8.1 The external surface shall be uniform, symmetrical, and
free of abrasions, scratches, blemishes, and surface defects.
8.2 Any defect that may capture an impurity or impair the
dielectric integrity of the product shall be cause for rejection.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F18.35 on Tools and Equipment.
Current edition approved May 10, 2002. Published July 2002. Originally
published as F 711 81. Last previous edition F 711 00e1.
2
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 10.01.
3
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
F 711 02
TABLE 1 Standard Tube and Rod Outside Diameters
Nominal Diameter
Min Diameter
Max Diameter
routine
routine
rod
tube
TYPE
Tube
Rod
in.
(mm)
in.
(mm)
in.
(mm)
1
114
112
134
2
212
3
38
12
58
34
(25.4)
(31.8)
(38.1)
(44.5)
(50.8)
(63.5)
(76.2)
(9.5)
(12.7)
(15.9)
(19.1)
0.98
1.22
1.47
1.73
1.97
2.47
2.97
0.369
0.490
0.610
0.720
(24.9)
(31.0)
(37.3)
(43.9)
(50.0)
(62.7)
(75.3)
(9.4)
(12.4)
(15.5)
(18.3)
1.02
1.27
1.53
1.78
2.04
2.54
3.04
0.385
0.510
0.635
0.765
(25.9)
(32.3)
(38.9)
(45.2)
(51.8)
(64.5)
(77.2)
(9.8)
(13.0)
(16.1)
(19.4)
Dimensional
Type
design
design
design
acceptance
design
design
design
design
design
design
design
design
design
acceptance
acceptance
acceptance
acceptance
routine
routine
Material
tube
tube
tube
tube
tube
rod
tube
rod
rod
tube
rod
tube
rod
tube
rod
tube
rod
tube
rod
10.2 Electrical:
Test
Dielectric current (leakage)
(before moisture conditioning)
Dielectric current (leakage)
(after moisture conditioning)
Type
design
design
design
design
Material
rod
tube
rod
tube
F 711 02
12.2.1 During the course of the testing, there shall be no
sign of flashover or puncture on any of the samples.
12.2.2 The ambient temperature for the test location shall
not be lower than 60F (16C).
12.2.3 Prior to the first or initial electrical test, the sample
shall be cleaned with a suitable solvent as recommended by the
manufacturer (specifically a solvent that neither destroys the
materials from which the tube or rod is made nor leaves any
residue on the surface of the sample).
12.2.3.1 After initial cleaning, the sample shall remain in
the ambient atmosphere of the test premises for at least 24 h.
12.2.4 Electrical Design TestThe sample for the dielectric
test shall be 12 in. (300 mm) in length.
12.2.4.1 The electrical design tests shall be made before and
after exposure to moisture conditions, as specified, using 60-Hz
voltage.
12.2.4.2 A typical test setup is shown in Fig. 3. Details are
shown in Figs. 4-9. The measuring equipment should not be
less than 6 ft (1.8 m) from the high-voltage electrode. Shield
and ground the assembly for the measuring equipment. Vertically mount the test specimen at least 3 ft (0.9 m) above the
floor on an insulating support. Apply the voltage of 100 kV rms
at 60 Hz between the electrodes, in accordance with Test
Method D 149 at a maximum voltage rise of 3000 V/s.
Measure the current passing over or through the test specimen
in rms values by passing it through a known resistance.
(a) The current I1 is the maximum dielectric current
measured with an alternating voltage of 100 kV rms 60 Hz
applied between the electrodes for 1 min.
(b) Upon completion of the before-moisture conditioning
electrical test (I1), the sample shall then be placed in a suitable
chamber and undergo the following conditioning prior to the
after-moisture conditioning electrical test, (I2).
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168 h
23 6 4C
93 %, or greater
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F 711 02
TABLE 2 Flexure Forces and Leakage Current A
Outside Diameter
Flexure Forces
TYPE
Tube
Rod
Leakage
Current, I1
in.
(mm)
lbf
(N)
1
114
112
134
2
212
3
38
12
58
34
(25.4)
(31.8)
(38.1)
(44.5)
(50.8)
(63.5)
(76.2)
(9.5)
(12.7)
(15.9)
(19.1)
220
270
370
550
670
1680
3030
50
150
375
800
(978.6)
(1201.0)
(1645.8)
(2446.5)
(2980.3)
(7473.0)
(13 478.1)
(222.4)
(667.2)
(1668.0)
(3058.6)
5
6
8
9
10
12
14
6
6
6
6
A
Values listed for maximum I1 are based on pole constructed of a relatively thin
wall and filled internally with foam. Some special applications require a thicker wall,
denser foam, or different materials, which could change the dielectric constant of
the test setup and consequently I1. Tubes such as these will still meet the
requirements of this specification if the dry leakage is less than twice the listed
maximum value of I1 in the table.
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TABLE 3 Deflection
Outside Diameter
of Tube
Applied Force
in.
(mm)
lbf
(N)
1
114
112
134
2
212
3
(25.4)
(31.8)
(38.1)
(44.5)
(50.8)
(63.5)
(76.2)
20
50
50
50
50
50
150
(89.0)
(222.4)
(222.4)
(222.4)
(222.4)
(222.4)
(667.2)
Diameter
Max Deflection
in.
20
20
10
5.5
3.5
1.75
2
(mm)
(508.0)
(508.0)
(254.0)
(139.7)
(88.9)
(44.5)
(50.8)
in.
(mm)
lbf
(N)
1
114
112
134
2
212
3
(25)
(32)
(39)
(44)
(51)
(64)
(76)
650
750
800
850
890
1210
1500
(2891)
(3336)
(3559)
(3781)
(3959)
(5382)
(6672)
Diameter
in.
(mm)
1
114
112
134
2
212
3
(25.4)
(31.8)
(38.1)
(44.5)
(50.8)
(63.5)
(76.2)
lbf
14
18
29
42
43
64
99
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
(N)
(62 275.1)
(80 068.0)
(12 8998.4)
(18 6825.3)
(19 1273.5)
(28 4686.2)
(44 0374.0)
in.
(mm)
lbf
(N)
1
114
112
134
2
212
3
(25.4)
(31.8)
(38.1)
(44.5)
(50.8)
(63.5)
(76.2)
590
590
815
1000
890
1050
1350
(2624.5)
(2624.5)
(3625.3)
(4448.2)
(3958.9)
(4670.6)
(6005.1)
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12.5.2 Wicking Test (design)Take three samples, each
1-in. (25-mm) long from midspan of mechanically aged tubes,
and immerse them in Superior Viking Quick Drying Ink or
equal with 50/50 ink/water solution to a minimum depth of 12
in. (12 mm). After 24 h in the ink solution, no wicking shall be
observed at the free end of the 1-in. (25-mm) sample.
12.6 Dimensional Check (Routine)Measure the diameters
to verify conformity with the requirements of Table 1.
13. Rejection and Rehearing
13.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements of
this specification may be rejected. Rejection should be reported
to the producer or supplier promptly and in writing. In case of
dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the producer or
supplier may request another test in the presence of his
representative, and such a request should be granted.
14. Certification
14.1 Upon request of the purchaser in the contract or order,
a manufacturers certification that the material was manufactured and tested in accordance with this specification, together
with a report of the test results, shall be furnished at the time
of shipment.
15. Packaging, Marking, Shipping, and Preservation
15.1 Finished tubes and rods shall carry the following
information affixed to the item in a manner that does not affect
the performance:
15.1.1 Name of manufacturer,
15.1.2 Month and year of manufacture, and
15.1.3 That the product meets the requirements and bears
the designated number of this specification.
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following supplementary requirement shall apply only when specified in the purchaser order.
S1.1.3 Electrical TestsTubes or rods selected shall withstand 100 kV at 60 Hz/12 in. (300 mm) for 5 min with a
maximum rise of 3000 V/s or 50 kV at 60 Hz over a minimum
length of 6 in. (150 mm), and
S1.1.4 Mechanical TestsTubes selected for mechanical
tests shall be subjected to the bending deflection test and the
loading forces as prescribed in 12.3.1. Deflection shall not
exceed values specified in Table 3.
S1. Acceptance
S1.1 At the option of the purchaser, all or any part of an
order of tubes or rods may be subjected to the following
checks:
S1.1.1 Visual check for general appearance, surface blemishes, air bubbles, or foreign bodies,
S1.1.2 Dimensional checks,
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