ASTM B116-95(2001)

Standard Specification for Figure-9 Deep-Grooved and Figure-8 Copper Trolly Wire for Industrial Haulage

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers figure-9 deep-section grooved and figure-8 copper trolley wire for use in industrial haulage (Explanatory Note 1).
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2000
• ICS: 29.060.10 - Wires
• ICS: 29.280 - Electric traction equipment
• Technical Committee: B01 - Electrical Conductors
• Drafting Committee: B01.04 - Conductors of Copper and Copper Alloys

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM B116-95 - Standard Specification for Figure-9 Deep-Grooved and Figure-8 Copper Trolly Wire for Industrial Haulage
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Replaced By: ASTM B116-95(2007) - Standard Specification for Figure-9 Deep-Grooved and Figure-8 Copper Trolly Wire for Industrial Haulage
• Effective Date: 15-Mar-2007

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: B 116 – 95 (Reapproved 2001)
Standard Specification for
Figure-9 Deep-Grooved and Figure-8 Copper Trolly Wire for
Industrial Haulage
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 116; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4. Materials and Manufacturer
1.1 This specification covers figure-9 deep-section grooved 4.1 The material shall be copper of such quality and purity
and figure-8 copper trolley wire for use in industrial haulage that the finished product shall have the properties and charac-
(Explanatory Note 1). teristics prescribed in this specification.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
NOTE 1—Specification B 49 defines the materials suitable for use.
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
4.2 Copper bars of special qualities, forms, or types, as may
information only.
be agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser,
2. Referenced Documents
and that will conform to the requirements prescribed in this
specification may also be used.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
B 9 Specification for Bronze Trolley Wire
5. Tensile Properties
B 47 Specification for Copper Trolley Wire
5.1 Figure-8 wire shall conform to the requirements as to
B 49 Specification for Copper Redraw Rod for Electrical
tensile properties specified in Table 1.
Purposes
5.2 Figure-9 deep-section grooved wire shall conform to the
B 193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor
requirements as to tensile properties specified in Table 2.
Materials
5.3 Tests on a specimen of wire containing a joint shall
3. Ordering Information
show at least 95 % of the tensile strength specified in Table 1
or Table 2, as may be applicable. Elongation tests shall not be
3.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include
made on specimens containing joints.
the following information:
5.4 Tension tests shall be made on representative samples.
3.1.1 Quantity of each size and section,
The elongation shall be determined as the permanent increase
3.1.2 Wire size: circular-mil area (Section 6, Fig. 1 or Fig.
in length, due to the breaking of the wire in tension, measured
2),
between gage marks placed originally 10 in. apart upon the test
3.1.3 Shape of section (Section 1),
specimen (Explanatory Note 1). The fracture shall be between
3.1.4 Type of copper, if special (Section 4),
the gage marks and not closer than 1 in. (25 mm) to either gage
3.1.5 Package size (see 14.3),
mark.
3.1.6 Lagging, if required (see 14.1),
5.5 The twist test shall be omitted.
3.1.7 Relation between vertical axis of grooved wire and
axis of reel (see 14.1),
6. Sections
3.1.8 Size of arbor hole if other than for a 2 ⁄2-in. (64-mm)
6.1 Standard sections of figure-8 trolley wire shall be those
shaft (see 14.2),
shown in Fig. 1.
3.1.9 Special package marking, if required (see 14.4), and
6.2 Standard sections of figure-9 deep-section grooved trol-
3.1.10 Place of inspection (Section 12).
ley wire shall be those shown in Fig. 2.
1 7. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B01 on
Electrical Conductors and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B01.04 on
7.1 The size shall be expressed as the nominal area of cross
Conductors of Copper and Copper Alloys.
section in circular mils.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 1995. Published November 1995. Originally
e1
7.2 The standard sizes of figure-8 trolley wire shall be as
published as B 116 – 39. Last previous edition B 116 – 64 (1990) .
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.03.
specified in Fig. 1.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.01.
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B116
FIG. 1 Standard Sections Figure-8 Trolley Wire
FIG. 2 Standard Sections Figure-9 Deep-Section Grooved Trolley Wire
7.3 The standard sizes of figure-9 deep-section grooved than 18 in. (457 mm) in length shall not vary more than 65%
trolley wire shall be as specified in Fig. 2. from that specified in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, respectively.
7.4 The weight in pounds per mile in figure-8 and figure-9 7.5 Conformance of the trolley wire to the specified dimen-
trolley wire calculated from the weight of a specimen not less sionsshallbedeterminedbytakingthemeasurementsshownin
B116
TABLE 1 Tensile Requirements for Figure-8 Wire
Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 under heading, “Dimensions for Inspection,
Tensile Elongation in.” The shape of the groove for figure-9 trolley wire shall be
Nominal Area,
Strength, in 10 in.,
checked with the“ go” and“ no-go” slip gages described in Fig.
cmils
min, psi min, %
3. The gages shall be applied to the ends of the samples taken
350 000 42 800 4.50
from each reel. Samples shall be clean and ends free from
211 600 46 600 3.75
burrs. The groove shall be considered as conforming to this
167 800 48 500 3.25
133 100 50 200 2.80
specificationifthe“go”gagecanbepushedonthestraightened
105 600 51 800 2.40
wire by hand and the “no-go” gage cannot be pushed on the
wire.
TABLE 2 Tensile Requirements for Figure-9 Wire
8. Resistivity
Nominal Tensile Elongation
8.1 Electrical resistivity shall be determined on representa-
Area, Strength, in 10 in.,
tivesamplesbyresistancemeasurements(ExplanatoryNote2).
cmils min, psi min %
At a temperature of 20°C the resistivity shall not exceed
400 000 41 300 4.50
350 000 42 800 4.50 900.77V· lb/mile.
8.2 The electrical resistivity of the material shall be deter-
mined in accordance with Test Method B 193.
FIG. 3 Slip Gage for Testing Groove of Trolley Wire
B116
9. Density of 30 % of the number of reels ready for inspection at one time
shall be deemed sufficient cause for rejection of the whole lot.
9.1 For the purpose of calculating weights, cross sections,
etc., the density of the copper shall be taken as 8.89
3 3
14. Packaging and Package Marking
g/cm (0.32117 lb/in. ) at 20°C (Explanatory Note 3).
14.1 All wire shall be shipped on substantial reels, suitable
10. Joints
for the weight of the wire handled, and shall be well protected
10.1 Nojointsshallbemadeinthecompletedwire.Jointsin
frominjury.Thediameterofthereeldrumsshallbesufficiently
the wire and rods made prior to final drawings shall be in
large, not less than 30 in. (762 m
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