ANSI/NEMA C29.

12-2013

American National Standard

for Composite Insulators
Transmission Suspension Type

Secretariat:

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Approved: November 2013
Published: January 2014

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

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FOREWORD
(This Foreword is not part of American National Standard C29.12-2013.)
This first edition of this standard was based on a NEMA proposed standards publication for composite
suspension insulators used on overhead transmission lines. It was developed at the request of American
National Standards Committee on Insulators for Electric Power Lines, ASC C-29.
Suggestions for improvement of this standard will be welcome. They should be sent by the date of its next
st
scheduled revision which is December 31 , 2015 to:
Senior Technical Director, Operations
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1300 North 17 Street, Suite 900
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This standard was processed and approved for submittal to ANSI by Accredited Standards Committee on
Insulators for Electric Power Lines, C29. Committee approval of the standard does not necessarily imply
that all committee members voted for approval. At the time it approved this standard, the ASC C-29
Committee had the following members:
Rob Christman, Chairman
Steve Griffith, Secretary
Organization Represented:

Name of Representative:

Edison Electric Institute

B. Freimark
R. Christman
E. Cleckley
M. Garrels
R. Kluge
J. Varner (alt)
G. Obenchain (alt)

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

T. Grisham
J. Hildreth
A. Jagtiani
J. Kuffel
E. Gnandt (alt)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

P. Maloney
A. Baker
R. A. Bernstorf
G. Powell
G. A. Stewart
E. Kress (alt)
Z. Lodi (alt)
E. Niedospial (alt)
A. Schwalm (alt)

Tennessee Valley Authority

J. Nelson
R. Stargel (alt)

Western Area Power Administration

R. Clark

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................... ..iv
1

SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................ 1

2
2.1
2.2

NORMATIVE REFERENCES .......................................................................................................... 1

Referenced American National Standards ...................................................................................... 1
Other Standards .............................................................................................................................. 1

3
3.1
3.2

DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................... 1

Specified Mechanical Load (SML) ................................................................................................... 1
Routine Test Load (RTL) ................................................................................................................. 1

GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................ 2

5
5.1
5.2
5.3

MATERIALS .................................................................................................................................... 2
Core
........................................................................................................................................... 2
Weathersheds ................................................................................................................................. 2
Metal Parts ...................................................................................................................................... 2

DIMENSIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS ...................................................................................... 2

MARKING ........................................................................................................................................ 2

8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.4.1
8.4.2
8.5

PROTOTYPE TESTS ...................................................................................................................... 3

Tests on Interfaces and Connection of End Fittings ....................................................................... 3
Core Time-load Test ....................................................................................................................... 3
Housing Tracking and Erosion Tests ............................................................................................... 4
Core Material Tests .......................................................................................................................... 4
Dye Penetration Evaluation ............................................................................................................ 4
Water Diffusion Test Evaluation ....................................................................................................... 4
Flammability test. ........................................................................................................................... 4

9
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4

DESIGN TESTS ............................................................................................................................... 4

Low-Frequency Dry Flashover Test. ................................................................................................ 4
Low-Frequency Wet Flashover Test ................................................................................................ 4
Critical Impulse Flashover Tests - Positive and Negative ................................................................ 4
Radio-Influence Voltage ................................................................................................................... 5

10
10.1
10.2
10.3

QUALITY CONFORMANCE TESTS ............................................................................................... 5

Dimensional Tests............................................................................................................................ 5
Galvanizing Test............................................................................................................................... 5
Specified Mechanical Load Test ...................................................................................................... 5

11
11.1
11.2

ROUTINE TESTS ............................................................................................................................ 5

Tension-Proof Test........................................................................................................................... 5
Visual Examination ........................................................................................................................... 5

FIGURES
1
Oval-Eye End Fitting and Y-Clevis End Fitting Dimensions ..................................................... 6

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TABLES
1
Prototype Testing ........................................................................................................................... 3
2
20,000 and 25,000 lb SML Dimensions and Electrical Characteristics ..................................... 7
3
36,000 and 40,000 lb SML Dimensions and Electrical Characteristics ..................................... 8

APPENDIX ....................................................................................................................................... 9

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AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

ANSI/NEMA C29.12-2013

for Composite InsulatorsTransmission Suspension Type

1

SCOPE

This standard covers composite suspension (tension) insulators with a minimum section length of 46 inches
(1168.4 mm) made of a fiberglass-reinforced resin matrix core, polymer material weathersheds, and metal
end fittings intended for use on overhead transmission lines for electric power systems. Mechanical and
electrical performance levels specified herein are requirements for new insulators.
2.

NORMATIVE REFERENCES

2.1

Referenced American National Standards

This standard is intended to be used in conjunction with the following American National Standards. When
these standards are superseded by a revision approved by the American National Standards Institute, the
revision shall apply.
ANSI C29.1-1988 (R2012) Test Methods of Electrical Power Insulators
ANSI C29.11-2012 American National Standard for Composite Insulators Test Methods
IEEE 4-1995 Techniques for High Voltage Testing
IEEE 100 -1984 Dictionary of Electrical and Electronics Terms
2.2

Other Standards

IEC 60695-11-10 Fire Hazard Testing Part 11-10: Test Flames 50 W Horizontal and Vertical Flame Test
Methods
NEMA Publication Number 107-1987 Methods of measurement of radio influence voltage (RIV) of highvoltage apparatus
ISO-3452-1: 2008 Non-Destructive Testing Penetrant Testing Part 1: General Principles
ASTM B499-09 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thicknesses by the Magnetic Method;
Nonmagnetic Coatings on Magnetic Basis Metals
ASTM A153-82 Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware
3

DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

See Section 3 of American National Standard for Composite Insulators Test Methods, ANSI C29.11 and
Section 2 of American National Standard Test Methods for Electrical Power Insulators, ANSI C29.1 for
definition of terms not defined here.
3.1

Specified Mechanical Load (SML)

The SML is a value that has to be verified during a tensile load test. It forms the tensile loading basis for
selection of a composite suspension insulator.
3.2

Routine Test Load (RTL)

The RTL is a load equal to 50% of the SML.

Abbreviations used in this document include:
mA milliamperes
rms root-mean-square
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s second
mm millimeters
GENERAL

4.1
Insulators shall conform in all respects to the requirements of this standard. The text, figures, and
tables supplement each other and shall be considered part of this standard.
4.2
Manufacturers drawings, if furnished, shall show the outline of the insulators, together with all
pertinent dimensions, and mechanical, electrical, and leakage values. Any variations in these dimensions
due to manufacturing tolerances shall be indicated.
5

MATERIALS

5.1

Core

The core is the internal insulating part of a composite insulator. It is intended to carry the mechanical load. It
consists mainly of glass fibers positioned in a resin matrix to develop mechanical strength.
5.2

Weathersheds

The weathersheds shall be made of polymer materials such as ethylene propylene or silicone elastomers.
They may contain inorganic fillers and organic compounding agents.
5.3

Metal Parts

Metal parts, except for cotter keys, shall be made of a good commercial grade of malleable iron, ductile iron,
steel, or aluminum. All ferrous parts, other than stainless steel, shall be galvanized in accordance with
specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware ASTM A153 (latest revision). Cotter keys
shall be made from cold-drawn bronze, brass, or austenitic stainless steel wire.
6

DIMENSIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

6.1
Dimensions and characteristics of the insulators shall be in accordance with manufacturers
drawings. General tolerances shall be in accordance with ANSI C29.11 section 5. End fittings shall be in
accordance with figure 1 or meet the ball and socket gauge requirements shown in figures 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of
ANSI C29.2B. Requirements for a specific ANSI class shall be as shown in tables 1 or 2. The shapes of the
weathersheds and spacing between them are not part of this standard.
6.2
Insulator end fittings of the Y-Clevis type (Fig. 1) shall be furnished with a bolt and nut, with a humptype cotter key installed in the clevis bolt.
6.3
All dimensions and other numerical values are given in customary English units except as otherwise
stated.
NOTE: GRADING FOR CONTROL OF RIV AND CORONA (ELECTRIC FIELD) MAY BE APPROPRIATE
FOR COMPOSITE INSULATORS.
7

MARKING

Each insulator shall be clearly and indelibly marked with the name or trademark of the manufacturer, the year
of manufacture, the specified mechanical load (SML) with appropriate units, and the routine test load (RTL)
with appropriate units. The routine test load shall be identified by the word TEST.

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PROTOTYPE TESTS

Prototype tests are required to verify the suitability of the materials and method of manufacture for composite
insulators defined by the following characteristics: These tests are described and specified in ANSI C29.11,
Section 4.1 and 7.
(1a) same shed material
(1b) same housing material
(2) same core material
(3) same core diameter
(4) same metal fitting material
(5a) same metal fitting connection zone design
(5b) same core-metal-housing interface
(6) same metal fitting method of attachment to core
To allow for manufacturing variations, (3) may vary up to 15% before the design tests must be repeated
except as noted below.
Retesting is not required for greater thickness of housing. Retesting is also not required for a longer
connection zone. Retesting is required for an increase in strength ratings.
The materials and methods of manufacture for insulators shall be qualified by successful completion of the
following tests. Design changes shall be tested as listed in table 1.
If the insulator design changes the.
(1a)
(1b)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5a)

Shed Material
Housing Material
Core Material
Core Diameter
Metal Fitting Material
Metal Fitting Connection Zone
Design
(5b) Core-Metal-Housing Interface
(6) Metal Fitting method of
Attachment to Core

Then the following design prototype tests shall be repeated:

8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Table 1 Prototype Testing

For successful completion of the prototype tests, insulators of specific design shall be subjected to tests
described in this section. Tests described in section 9 are performed by agreement between the
manufacturer and customer on insulators of new design. Tests described in section 10 shall be required on
each lot of insulators manufactured. Tests described in section 11 shall be conducted on each insulator
manufactured.
8.1
Tests on Interfaces and Connection of End Fittings
Three suspension insulators shall be tested in accordance with section 7.1 of ANSI C29.11. At the
conclusion of the low frequency dry flashover voltage test prescribed in ANSI C29.11, section 7.1.6.3, the
temperature rise of the shank section (measured immediately after the test) shall not be more than 10 C
above the ambient temperature.
8.2
Core Time-Load Test
Six suspension insulators shall be tested in accordance with section 7.2 of ANSI C29.11.

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8.3
Housing Tracking and Erosion Tests
Two suspension insulators shall be tested in accordance with section 7.3 of ANSI C29.11. After removal
from the chamber, the insulators shall be visually inspected. No tracking is allowed. No weathershed
punctures are allowed. Erosion is not allowed to reach the core.
8.4
Core Material Tests
The dye penetration test and the water diffusion test shall be performed in accordance with section 7.4 of
ANSI C29.11.
8.4.1 Dye Penetration Evaluation
The time for the dye to rise through the samples by capillarity shall be more than 15 minutes.
8.4.2 Water Diffusion Test Evaluation
No puncture or surface flashover is allowed. The current during the whole test shall not exceed 1 mA r.m.s.
8.5
Flammability Test
Samples of the elastomeric materials of the insulator shall be tested in accordance with section 7.5 of ANSI
C29.11. The materials shall meet the requirements of FV0 (per IEC 60695-11-10).
9

DESIGN TESTS

Design tests for composite insulators are classified as electrical tests. The electrical design of composite
insulators is defined by the following characteristics:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

Dry arcing distance

Leakage distance
Weathershed inclination
Weathershed diameter
Weathershed spacing

The insulator test specimens will be mounted for these tests in accordance with section 3.1 of ANSI C29.1,
except that the upper surface of the energized electrode shall be 4-8 inches (100-200 mm) from the
connection point of the lower end fitting.
9.1

Low-Frequency Dry Flashover Test.

One composite insulator shall be selected and tested in accordance with 8.2.1 of ANSI C29.11. Failure of the
dry flashover value to equal or exceed 95% of the rated dry flashover value, as given on the manufacturer's
drawing, shall constitute failure to meet the requirements of this standard.
9.2

Low-Frequency Wet Flashover Test.

One composite insulator shall be selected and tested in accordance with 8.2.2 of ANSI C29.11. Failure of the
wet flashover value to equal or exceed 90% of the rated wet flashover value, as given on the manufacturer's
drawing shall constitute failure to meet the requirements of this standard.
9.3

Critical Impulse Flashover Tests- Positive and Negative

One composite insulator shall be selected for the critical impulse flashover test, positive, and one for the
critical impulse flashover test, negative, and tested in accordance with 8.2.6 of ANSI C29.11. Failure of the
critical impulse flashover value to equal or exceed 92% of the rated critical impulse flashover value, as given
on the manufacturer's drawing, shall constitute failure to meet the requirements of this standard.

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9.4

Radio-Influence Voltage

RIV testing shall be performed on one insulator in accordance with 8.2.8 of ANSI C29.11. The radio influence
voltage (RIV) shall not exceed 100 microvolts when the insulator is energized at 115% of nominal line-toground voltage.
10

QUALITY CONFORMANCE TESTS

Samples for quality conformance shall be selected at random from each lot except that samples for
mechanical load tests shall only be representative and may be of reduced length. A representative sample for
mechanical load tests is one in which:

The diameter of the test insulator rod core is identical to that of the insulators in each lot.
The test insulator rod core is identical in material and manufacturing process to that of the insulators
in each lot.
The insulator end fittings are identical in material, design, manufacturing process and assembly
process to those of the insulators in each lot.
The test insulator section length is 20 inches (508 mm) or longer.

10.1

Dimensional Tests

Three insulators shall be selected at random from the lot and their dimensions checked against the
dimensions on the manufacturer's drawing. Section 5 of ANSI C29.11 shall apply to all dimensions without
tolerances specified by the manufacturer. Failure of more than one of these insulators to conform within
tolerance to the dimensions on this drawing shall constitute failure to meet the requirements of this standard.
10.2

Galvanizing Test

Three pieces representative of each type of galvanized hardware used with the insulators shall be selected at
random and tested in accordance with section 9.6 of ANSI C29.11. Five to ten measurements shall be
randomly distributed over the entire surface of each of the samples.
10.3

Specified Mechanical Load Test

Three insulators shall be selected in accordance with section 10 above and tested in accordance with 9.4.2
of ANSI C29.11. The test is passed if no failure occurs.
11

ROUTINE TESTS

11.1

Tension-Proof Test

Each assembled insulator shall be subjected to a tension-proof test in accordance with 10.1.1 of ANSI
C29.11. The load to be applied shall be equal to or greater than the Routine Test Load. All insulators that fail
do not meet the requirements of this standard.
11.2

Visual Examination

Each assembled insulator shall be subjected to a visual examination in accordance with 10.2 of ANSI
C29.11. All insulators not in conformance with this section do not meet the requirements of this standard.

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Figure 1 Oval-Eye End Fitting and Y-Clevis End Fitting Dimensions

SML
RATINGS

A
min

B
min

C
max

D
max

E
max

F
min

20,000 LBS
25,000 LBS

0.94

1.88

.75

.75

.75

.94

36,000 LBS
40,000 LBS

0.98

1.94

.88

.88

1.03

1.38

NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES. ANSI BALL AND SOCKET (NOT SHOWN) SHALL
CONFORM TO DIMENSIONS SPECIFIED IN C29.2B.

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ANSI
class

60-1
60-2
60-3
60-4
60-5
60-6
60-7
60-8
60-9
60-10
60-11
60-12
60-13
60-14

Table 2 - 20,000 or 25,000 lbs. SML, Oval Eye-Ball End Fitting Combination
Section Length
Minimum
Electrical Values
Nominal Range
Dry Arc
Low Frequency Flashover
Critical Impulse Flashover
Distance
Inches
Inches
Dry
Wet
Positive
Negative
(mm)
(mm)
(kV)
(kV)
(kV)
(kV)
35
46.0 - 50.0
365
310
610
585
(900)
[1168 - 1270]
39
51.0 - 54.5
410
350
675
670
(996)
[1295 - 1384]
45
57.0 - 60.5
470
415
780
760
(1151)
[1448 - 1537]
50
62.5 - 65.5
485
455
860
845
(1270)
[1587 - 1664]
54
68.0 - 71.5
560
490
925
930
(1371)
[1727 - 1816]
59
73.0 - 77.5
620
545
1025
1015
(1498)
[1854 - 1968]
64
79.0 - 83.0
670
580
1105
1105
(1625)
[2007 - 2108]
69
84.0 - 89.0
720
620
1185
1190
(1752)
[2134 - 2235]
78
93.0 - 99.0
810
690
1345
1360
(1981)
[2362 - 2515]
87
104.0 - 108.0
900
755
1490
1530
(2209)
[2642 - 2743]
92
109.0 - 115.0
925
795
1575
1600
(2336)
[2769 - 2896]
97
115.0 - 120.2
980
830
1665
1700
(2463)
[2921 - 3053]
106
126.0 - 137.5
1060
890
1825
1870
(2694)
[3200 - 3492]
147
175.0 - 184.2
1345
1290
2530
2630
(3735)
[4445 - 4679]

NOTES:
1 ELECTRICAL VALUES AND MINIMUM DRY ARC DISTANCE GIVEN ARE WITHOUT CORONA
RINGS.
2 THE SECTION LENGTH AND NOMINAL RANGE SHOWN CORRELATE TO A STRING OF 5 3/4"
PORCELAIN/GLASS (CERAMIC) SUSPENSION INSULATORS OF CLASS 52-3 OR 52-5 (ANSI C29.2B)
OF THE SAME LENGTH WITH RESPECT TO LOW FREQUENCY (60HZ WET FLASHOVER)
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE. THE CRITICAL IMPULSE FLASHOVER VOLTAGES SHOWN ARE
TOWER THAN THOSE FOR AN EQUIVALENT LENGTH OF CERAMIC INSULATORS.
3 DUE TO INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION REGARDING THE LEAKAGE DISTANCE REQUIRED FOR
COMPOSITE INSULATORS, MOST USERS HAVE SPECIFIED LEAKAGE DISTANCE OF COMPOSITE
INSULATORS TO BE GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO EXISTING CERAMIC INSULATOR STRINGS.
4 NOMINAL SECTION LENGTH APPLIES ONLY TO OVAL EYE-BALL END FITTING COMBINATIONS.
OTHER END FITTING COMBINATIONS MAY RESULT IN SECTION LENGTHS OUTSIDE OF THE
NOMINAL RANGE.
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ANSI
class

70-1

70-2

70-3

70-4

70-5

70-6

70-8

70-11

Table 3 - 36,000 or 40,000 lbs. SML, Oval Eye-Ball End Fitting Combination
Section Length
Minimum
Electrical Values
Nominal Range
Dry Arc
Low Frequency Flashover
Critical Impulse Flashover
Distance
Inches
Inches
Dry
Wet
Positive
Negative
(mm)
(mm)
(kV)
(kV)
(kV)
(kV)
60
77.0 - 81.0
(1524)
625
495
1025
1015
[1956 - 2057]
69
87.0 - 92.0
(1752)
720
620
1185
1190
[2210 - 2311]
76
97.0 - 102.0
(1930)
800
680
1315
1360
[2464 - 2591]
85
106.0 - 112.0
(2159)
885
745
1460
1530
[2794 - 2845]
97
121.0 - 124.0
(2463)
985
830
1665
1700
[3073 - 3124]
106
130.0 - 137.0
(2692)
1045
895
1825
1870
[3327 - 3454]
115
141.0 - 149.0
(2921)
1135
955
1985
2040
[3581 - 3785]
142
182.0 - 187.0
(3606)
1330
1175
2450
2550
[4622 - 4750]

NOTES:
1 ELECTRICAL VALUES AND MINIMUM DRY ARCING DISTANCE GIVEN ARE WITHOUT CORONA
RINGS.
2 THE SECTION LENGTH AND NOMINAL RANGE SHOWN CORRELATE TO A STRING OF 5 3/4"
PORCELAIN/GLASS (CERAMIC) SUSPENSION INSULATORS OF CLASS 52-8 (ANSI C29.2B) OF THE
SAME LENGTH WITH RESPECT TO LOW FREQUENCY (60HZ WET FLASHOVER) ELECTRICAL
PERFORMANCE. THE CRITICAL IMPULSE FLASHOVER VOLTAGES SHOWN ARE TOWER THAN
THOSE FOR AN EQUIVALENT LENGTH OF CERAMIC INSULATORS.
3 DUE TO INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION REGARDING THE LEAKAGE DISTANCE REQUIRED FOR
COMPOSITE INSULATORS, MOST USERS HAVE SPECIFIED LEAKAGE DISTANCE OF COMPOSITE
INSULATORS TO BE GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO EXISTING CERAMIC INSULATOR STRINGS.
4 NOMINAL SECTION LENGTH APPLIES ONLY TO OVAL EYE-BALL END FITTING COMBINATIONS.
OTHER END FITTING COMBINATIONS MAY RESULT IN SECTION LENGTHS OUTSIDE OF THE
NOMINAL RANGE.

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APPENDIX
(This Appendix is not part of American National Standard C29.12-2013, but is included for information
only.)
Packaging
Packaging of insulators should be such as to afford reasonable and proper protection to the insulators in
shipping and handling.
Each box or container should be marked with the number of pieces contained therein; the catalog number,
or class number, or description of the contents; and the manufacturers name.

2014 National Electrical Manufacturers Association