ASTM F1701-12
(Specification)Standard Specification for Unused Rope with Special Electrical Properties
Standard Specification for Unused Rope with Special Electrical Properties
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the requirements, sizes, construction, tests, and procedures for unused ropes for use by electrical utilities and related industries on energized lines operating at voltages higher than a certain value. Electrical test shall be performed in order to determine the rope's electrical conductivity and resistivity to water. Physical properties such as hardness, diameter, breaking strength, elongation, and melt point shall be determined as well. Rope and strands shall be free from kinks, strand knots, and darting yarns or loose ends (inside yarns which project through cover yarns of strand at intervals along the rope).
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the requirements, sizes, construction, tests, and procedures for unused ropes for use by electrical utilities and related industries on energized lines operating at voltages higher than 1 kV.
1.2 This specification covers the minimum electrical, mechanical, and physical properties guaranteed by the manufacturer and the detailed procedures by which such properties are to be determined. The purchaser has the option to perform or have performed any of these tests in order to verify the guarantee. Claims for failure to meet the specification are subject to verification by the manufacturer.
1.3 The rope to which this specification applies is designed to be used in a clean and dry condition, on or near energized lines.
1.4 A margin of safety shall be allowed between the maximum voltage and working distances on which it is used and the test voltage and lengths at which it is tested.
1.5 It is common practice for the user of this type of equipment to prepare complete instructions and regulations to govern in detail the correct and safe use of such equipment.
1.6 The use and maintenance of this equipment is beyond the scope of this specification.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.8 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 11, 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. The test levels used in this standard are for testing under laboratory conditions and are not to be regarded as safe use levels.
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Designation:F1701 −12
Standard Specification for
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Unused Rope with Special Electrical Properties
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1701; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers the requirements, sizes, 2.1 ASTM Standards:
construction, tests, and procedures for unused ropes for use by C1500 Test Method for Nondestructive Assay of Plutonium
by Passive Neutron Multiplicity Counting
electrical utilities and related industries on energized lines
operating at voltages higher than 1 kV. D1125 Test Methods for Electrical Conductivity and Resis-
tivity of Water
1.2 This specification covers the minimum electrical,
D4268 Test Methods for Testing Fiber Ropes (Withdrawn
mechanical, and physical properties guaranteed by the manu-
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2002)
facturer and the detailed procedures by which such properties
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
are to be determined. The purchaser has the option to perform
F711 Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP)
or have performed any of these tests in order to verify the
Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools
guarantee. Claims for failure to meet the specification are
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2.2 IEEE Standards:
subject to verification by the manufacturer.
IEEE Std 4 Standard Techniques for High Voltage Testing
1.3 The rope to which this specification applies is designed 5
2.3 Other Standard:
to be used in a clean and dry condition, on or near energized
Cordage Institute CI-1301 Polypropylene Fiber Rope
lines.
3-Strand and 8-Strand Constructions (April 1999)
1.4 A margin of safety shall be allowed between the
3. Terminology
maximum voltage and working distances on which it is used
and the test voltage and lengths at which it is tested.
3.1 General—The terms used in this specification are com-
mon to and well known by the industries that will be using
1.5 It is common practice for the user of this type of
them.
equipment to prepare complete instructions and regulations to
govern in detail the correct and safe use of such equipment.
4. Ordering Information
1.6 The use and maintenance of this equipment is beyond
4.1 Orders for rope under this specification should include
the scope of this specification.
the following information:
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
4.2 Manufacturer’s designation of the rope.
standard.
4.3 Length of Coil or Reel:
1.8 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
4.3.1 Lengths—Each package shall be continuous through-
test method portion, Section 11, of this specification:This
out without splices or knots. Ends shall be taped, heat sealed,
standarddoesnotpurporttoaddressallofthesafetyconcerns,
or served to prevent unraveling.
ifany,associatedwithitsuse.Itistheresponsibilityoftheuser
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
5. Physical Properties
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
5.1 Hardness—Refer to 11.5.
tions prior to use.The test levels used in this standard are for
testing under laboratory conditions and are not to be regarded
as safe use levels.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of www.astm.org.
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Subcommittee F18.35 on Tools & Equipment. Available from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE),
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2012. Published February 2012. Originally 445 Hoes Ln., P.O. Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ 08854-1331.
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approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F1701-05. DOI: Available from The Cordage Institute, 994 Old Eagle School Rd., Suite 1019,
10.1520/F1701-12. Wayne, PA 19087.
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5.2 Diameter, Break Strength, and Elongation—Refer to 11.1.1 The test sequence is (1) visual (Refer to Section 7;
11.5. (2) dry electrical (Refer to 11.3); (3) wet electrical (Refer to
11.4); (4) mechanical/physical (Refer to 11.5).
6. Mechanical Properties
11.2 Caution—It is recommended that the test apparatus be
6.1 Theprimarymechanicalpropertyof
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:F1701–05 Designation: F1701 – 12
Standard Specification for
1
Unused Rope with Special Electrical Properties
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1701; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the requirements, sizes, construction, tests, and procedures for unused ropes for use by electrical
utilities and related industries on energized lines operating at voltages higher than 1 kV.
1.2 This specification covers the minimum electrical, mechanical, and physical properties guaranteed by the manufacturer and
the detailed procedures by which such properties are to be determined.The purchaser has the option to perform or have performed
any of these tests in order to verify the guarantee. Claims for failure to meet the specification are subject to verification by the
manufacturer.
1.3 The rope to which this specification applies is designed to be used in a clean and dry condition, on or near energized lines.
1.4 A margin of safety shall be allowed between the maximum voltage and working distances on which it is used and the test
voltage and lengths at which it is tested.
1.5 It is common practice for the user of this type of equipment to prepare complete instructions and regulations to govern in
detail the correct and safe use of such equipment.
1.6 The use and maintenance of this equipment is beyond the scope of this specification.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.8 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 11, 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.
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. The test levels used in this standard are for testing under laboratory conditions and are not to be regarded as safe use
levels.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards: ASTM Standards:
C1500 Test Method for Nondestructive Assay of Plutonium by Passive Neutron Multiplicity Counting
D1125 Test Methods for Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity of Water
D4268 Test Methods for Testing Fiber Ropes
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
F711 Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools
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2.2 IEEE Standards:
IEEE Std 4 Standard Techniques for High Voltage Testing
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2.3 Other Standard:
Cordage Institute CI-1301 Polypropylene Fiber Rope 3-Strand and 8-Strand Constructions (April 1999)
3. Terminology
3.1 General—The terms used in this specification are common to and well known by the industries that will be using them.
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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 Dec. 15, 2005. Published January 2006. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F1701-96(2001). DOI:
10.1520/F1701-05.on Tools & Equipment.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2012. Published February 2012. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F1701-05. DOI:
10.1520/F1701-12.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE), 445 Hoes Ln., P.O. Box 1331, Piscataway, NJ 08854-1331.
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Available from The Cordage Institute, 994 Old Eagle School Rd., Suite 1019, Wayne, PA 19087.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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4. Ordering Information
4.1 Orde
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