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Dispositifs
deuerrouillage
e roftle
etlogement
derotule
des6l6ments
dechaines
d'isolateurs
partie:
g6n6rales
PremiBre
Dimensions
etrBgles

Locking
deuices
lor balland$ockst
couplings
insufalor
units
ol string
Part| : 0imensions
andgeneral
rules

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pourlesassemblages
I|ispositifs
deuerrouillage
e rotule
etlogement
derotule
des6l6ments
dechaines
d'isolateurs
partie:
g6n6rales
Premiire
Dimensions
etrigles

Locking
forballandsocket
deuices
couplings
insulator
ofstring
unils
Part
| : 0imensions
andgeneral
rules

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CONTENTS

Page

Fonnwono

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Clause
l.

Scope

2.

Object .

3. Plan of the standard .

4.

Properties required for the locking devices

5.

Shape and position of the socket-holefor the locking device

6.

Internal height of the socket

1l

7.

Dimensions of the hole for the split-pin

t2

8.

Dimensions of the split-pin .

13

9.

Method of using the split-pin .

l5

10. Dimensions of the hole for the W-clip

t6

I l.

17

Dimensions of the W-clip

12. Method of using the W-clip

18

5 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION

LOCKING DEVICES FOR BALL AND SOCKET COUPLINGS

OF STRING INSUI,ATOR UNITS
Part 1: Dimensionsand generalrules

FOREWORD
1) The formal decisionsor agreementsof the IEC on technicalmatters,preparedby TechnicalCommitteeson which all the
National Committeeshaving a specialinterest therein are represented,express,as nearly as possible, an international
consensusof opinion on the subjectsdealt with.
2) They have the form of recommendationsfor international use and they are acceptedby the National Committees in that
sense.
3) ln order to promote international unification, the IEC expresses
the wish that all National Committeesshould adopt the
text of the I E C recommendationfor their national rules in so far as national conditions will permit. Any divergence
betweenthe IEC recommendationand the correspondingnational rules should, as far as possible,be clearly indicatedin
the latter.

PREFACE
This standard has beenprepared by Sub-Committee368, Insulators for Overhead Lines, of IEC Technical Con.mittee
No. 36, Insulators.
This standard replacesthe first edition of IEC Publication 372-l (r97r).
The revision of the publication was decidedat the meetingheld in Ankara in 1973:
-

to take into account the decisionsalready taken for the testsof locking devices;

to add locking devicesfor use on 28 and 32 standardcouplings;

to introducea secondalternative"Loose fit splirpin", to usewhen a problem of internal corrosionis possiblefor the splitpin metal.

A first draft was discussedat the meetingheld in Bucharestin May 1974.A seconddraft was discussedat the meetingheld
in Stockholmin 1975.
A new draft, Document 36B(Central Office)46, was submitted to the National Committees for approval under the Six
Months' Rule in January 1976.
The following countriesvoted explicitly in favour of publication:
Korea (Democratic peopre'sRepublic of)
Netherlands
poland
Romania
Spain
Sweden
Turkey
United Kingdom

Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Denmark
Egypt
France
Germany
Italy
Japan

Other IEC publications quoted in this standard:

PublicationsNos. 120:
372'2:

Dimensionsof Ball and Socket Couplings of String Insulator Units.

Locking Devices for Ball and Socket Couplings of String Insulator Units,
Part two: Tests.

LOCKING DEYICES FOR BALL AND SOCKET COUPLINGS

OF STRING INSUI,ATOR TINITS
Part 1: Dimensionsand generalrules

l.

Scope
This standardappliesto locking devicesfor ball and socketcouplingsof string insulator units
and to the correspondingmetal fltting describedin IEC Publication 120: Dimensionsof Ball and
SocketCouplingsof String Insulator Units.
Although closelyconnectedwith IEC Publication 120 the presentstandardis an independent
publication. Althougl IEC Publication 120 does not give details of the locking devicesit does
specifythe minimum thickness7 and the internal heightof the socketI12in relation to the location
of the locking deviceabovethe bottom of the socket.
The presentstandardfollows IEC Publication 120 in the above respectsand sincethe socket
part of an insulator or fitting is normally suppliedcompletewith the locking device,there is no
problemin securityor clearancewhenusinginsulatorsor fittings with locking devicesin accordance
with this standard,in associationwith insulatorsand fittings with couplings,with other lockrng
devicesin accordancewith I E C Publication 120.

2.

Object
The object of this standard is to define the shapes and dimensions for locking devices and for
the part of the socket into which they fit.

3.

Plan of the standard

Two types of locking devicesare standardized,one using a split-pin, the other a W-shaped clip.
The first type requires a circular hole and the second one a rectangular hole. Consequently the
standard covers the shape and dimensions of the part of the socket into which the locking device
fits according to the type to be used.
Two split-pins are proposed:
-

Standard split-piu

Alternative split-pin: This split-pin is a loose fit in the socket-hole. This alternative may be
used by special agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser,
when problems of stress corrosion are possible for the split-pin metal,
due to the permanent stressin the tight fit system.

This split-pin is a tight fit in the socket-hole.

9
The socket-hole into which the locking device fits is the same for both the standard and alternative
split-pins, so it is possible to use the alternative split-pin in a socket designed for the standard splitpin (see Clause 6, Note 2).
See Clauses 7 to 9 for dimensions concerning split-pins.
See Clauses 10 and 12 for dimensions concerning W-clips.
Note.- All dimensionsare givenin millimetres.

4.

Properties required for the locking devices

The locking devicesshall passsuccessfully

the testsprescribedin I E C Publication372-2.

5 . Shape and position of the socked-hole for the locking device

5 . 1 Split-pins
Sockets for use with split-pins may have the hole for the split-pin located with its lower edge
on the level of the bottom of the socket, or the hole may be located above that level within the limits
given by H, in Clause 7. This allows the necessarymargin when the split-pin hole is to be drilled.
Examples of different methods of shaping the split-pin hole are shown in Clause 7.
The hole for the split-pin and the length Lz of the split-pin are designed to make the eye of the
split-pin protrude at least 5 mm. This feature makes it easy to grip the split pin with a,suitable
device.
The free ends of the split-pin are bent outwards and one of the legs has a hump. These feature
provide two distinct positions for the split-pin when operated for locking and coupling, and complete withdrawal is effectively prevented

5.2

W-clips
Sockets for use with W-clips have the lower edge of the rectangular slot at the level of the bottom
of the socket. The slot is so shaped that it will accept the W-clip and retain it in two distinct positions when operated for coupling and locking. The shape of the W-clip is such that complete withdrawal when moving from the locking to the coupling position is prevented.

Note.- The lockingcapabilityand operatingcharacteristics

of lockingdevicesdependon the characteristics
of the
materialsfrom which they are made(seeClause4), and on the combinationof dimensionsof the locking
deviceand the socket.Variationsof untoleranceddimensionsand evendimensionswithin the permitted
tolerances
may havean influence(seealsoClause6).

'JsiX?.1il'ff,'*?T1iffJ,11,:Hl:13;#,H:
s'fandard'
bu'f
each
HJIT;?:':H*::1Hltil":;:l"f's
In the case of split-pins, attention is drawn to the fact that too much impact on the head of the pin during
setting into the locking position may cause deformation to the extent that the locking capability is affected.

Care also must be taken that the performance of the split-pin is not affected by deformation caused during
opening out of the tips.

6.

1 1-

Internal height of the socket

As a result of the dimensions adapted in this standard, the internal height H2 of the socket should
be increasedbeyond the Hr^tn of IEC Publication 120.
The increaseis required sincethe locking devicedoes not always rest on the bottom of the socket
and also to allow for the fact that the maximum thickness of the split-pins or W-clips is 0.2 mm
greater than Zmin of I E C Publication 120.
An increase of only 0.2 mm may be neglectedas the resulting reduction in clearance 0*i"
IEC Publication 120 is admissible.

of

On the contrary, an increase of the internal height Hz^in is necessary when the split-pin is
situated at a ceftain distance from the bottom of the socket.
When the standardsplit-pins are used,the internal height Hr^tn prescribedin I E C Publication 120
shall be increased by L,H2 according to the following table:

Standard couplings
Af1, in mm

Notes 1. -

2. -

I u

l 1 6 4 l1 6 8

l * l ' , l

0.5

z o l r o

* l *

28

32

0.9

1.0

The gaugesfor the internal height of the socket prescribedin ClauseB.11 of IEC Publication 120 shall
be increasedby the figuresA//, above.However, existinggaugesaccording to Clause B.1l of IEC Publication 120 may be used. In this case,it shall be possibleto introduce a flat gaugewith a thicknessAI1,
betweenthe bottom of the socket and the gaugefor internal height plaed in the gauging position.

Completeinterchangeabilityremainsbetweenthe socketsusing A11, accordingto the first edition of I EC

Publication 372-l and the socketsusing A1l, accordingto this edition.
When the alternativesplit-pinsare used,the internal height Hr^in prescribedin IEC Publication l2O may
be used. Indeed, it can be consideredthat the split-pins rest on the bottom of the socket becausethe
figures L,H, are very small: 0.2 to 0.3 rnm. The resulting reduction in clearancesO min D&y be neglected
(seeClause13 of IEC Publication120).

-3.-

The figures AfI, given in the table have been calculated by adding quadratically the tolerancesconcerning
hr, H" and T, and also taking into account the position of the split-pin which is not horizontal becausethe
tips of the legs are in contact with the bottom of the socket.

t27.

Dimensions du trou de logement de la goupille

7.

Dimensions of the hole for the split-pin

---l

V
X

\Axe

S e c t i o nX X

de l'assemblage
Axis of the coupling

S e c ti o nX X

S ecti onX X

Section XX

ExruprE I
Ex,quprn I

Exptrrprn2a
ExlMprn 2a

Exnuprs 2b
Exavrprn2b

+l
3,75

3,5* 0,6

+lo
4,75

+0,7

+ 1

10 * 0,5
10 + 0,5
12 + 0,5

21,5

+ 1

1 3 + 0 ,5

U,O

Ll,2

1 5 + 0 ,5

28,0

Les dimensions sont valables pour les deux sortes de goupilles.

The dimensions are applicable for both split-pins.

- 1 3 8 . Dimensions des goupilles

8 . Dimensions of the split-pin

S e c t i o nX X

Goupilles normalisdes
Standard split-pins

Fnl Frl

L\

L 3

l L n l R r l R r l R s

mm

tmmtmmtmmtmm

I 1 , 9+ 0 , 5 8,4+0,2 4 ,5 + 0 ,2

2,2+ 0,1

1 4, 5+ 0, 510, 5t 0,2 5 ,5 + 0 ,2

5,2+.0,5

6,5| 3,2+ 0,1

1 6, 4+ 0, 5lo,9+0,2 5 ,5 + 0 ,2

6,5+ 0,5

3,2+ 0,1

16,4+0,5l0,g+0,2 6,0+0,2

6,5+0,5

8,5

3,2*.0,1

7,7L0,5

10,0

4,0+0,1

20,0+0,5| 13.0+0,2 7,0+0,2

100+1,5

14,010,2 7,4+0,2

115+1,5

26,0+0,5 l6,0+0,2 8 ,4 + 0 ,2

130+1,5

6 , 2 1 l 2 , O4 , 5 + 0 , 1
10,0+ 0,5

7,2 | 14,0

5,2+ O,l

r) Il est permis d'augmenterla valeur maximale de F, au-delddes toldrancesindiqudesdans le tableau,si cela est n6cessaire pour obtenir les valeurs de I'effort F*1 demand6espour I'essaide manceuvrepr6vu au paragraphe10.1 de la
Publication372-2de la CEl.
It is permissible to increasethe maximum value of F, beyond the tolerancesgiven in the table, if this is necessaryto
obtain the required values of the load.fl,rr1r,in the operation test specifiedin Sub-clause10.1 of IEC Publication
372-2.
2) Valeurs approximatives - Approximate values.

-14Variante de goupilles
Alt ernative split-pins
Toutes les dimensioirssont identiques ir cellesdes goupilles normalis6es,sauf les valeurs F2 et Fs
qui sont les suivantes:
All the dimensions are the same as for standard split-pin, except the values f'z and .Fa which
shall be the following:
Assemblages
normalis6s

,',

il;;;;. |

F'"

couplings

7,1 + 0,2

5,2 + O,2

9,0 + 0,2
9,5 + 0,2
9,5 + 0,2
1 1 , 5+ 0 , 2
t2,5 + 0,2
14,5+ 0,2

9,2 + 0,2

Note. -

de semettre d'accord sur lesvaleurs

La corrdlation entre F'" * S et Da est importante. Il peut tre ndcessaire
r6elles.

Note. -

The relationshipbetweenF'" I S and Dn is important. It may be necessaryto agreeto the actual values.

Notes concernant les deux sortes de goupilles

Notes concerning standard and alternative split-pins

Notes I. -La longueur I, peut tre r6duite, pollrvu que les conditions du paragraphe5.1 soient satisfaites.Dans ce
cas, la longueur totale I, doit 0tre r6duite de fagon correspondante.
2. -

Les extr6mit6s des branchesdes goupilles peuvent tre i section droite ou chanfrein6ecomme indiqu6 sur
la figure prdc6dente.Le chanfrein peut 6tre orient6 vers I'intdrieur ou vers I'extdrieur ou des deux c6t6s
d la fois. Les dimensions du chanfrein sont donndesci-aprds d titre indicatif.

Notes /. -

The length L, may be reducedprovided that the conditions of Sub-clause5.1 are fulfilled. In this case,the
total length Z1 shall be reduced correspondingly.

as shownin the pre2.-Thetipsof suchsplit-pinlegsmaybecutstraightorchamferedononeorbothsides,

ceding figure. Chamfer dimensionsare given hereafterfor guidanceonly.

- 1 5 Assemblages
normalisds
Standard
couplings
1t

L5
mm

F6
mm

I
1,5

1,5

2
2

9. Utilisation de la goupille
9. Method of using the split-pin
La goupille est introduite dans le trou, puis chaquebranche est couddecomme indiqu6 d I'article 8.
Elle peut alors tre maneuvr6e entre les positions de verrouillage et d'assemblage.
The split-pin is inserted through the hole and afterwards the legs are bent as shown in Clause 8.
It can then be operated betweenthe locking and coupling positions.

G o u p i l l ee n p o s i t i o nd e v e r r o u i l l a g e
S p l i t - p i ni n l o c k i n gp o s i t i o n

G o u p i l l ee n p o s i t i o nd ' a s s e m b l a g e
S p l i t - p i ni n c o u p l i n gp o s i t i o n

Note. -

Un dispositif de verrouillagene doit jamais tre s6par6de son logement de rotule ni 6tre remplac6par un
dispositif diffdrent,mOmesilahauteur 4r,in prescrite par la Publication 120 de la CEI est respecteedans
les deux cas.

Note- -

A locking device shall never be separatedfrom its socket and replaced by a different locking device even if,
in both cases,the locking devicesare in agreementwith the height f,rri' prescribedin I E C Publieation l2O.

_ 1 6 _

10. Dimensions du'trou pour te logement de I'agrafe en forme de W

10. Dimensions of the hole for the W-clip

Y._.

Axe de I'assemblage
Axis of coupling
/

I
S e c t i o nX X

12,5+ 0,8

24

t6 +1

33

9,5 + 0,9

34
1 7 , 5* I

10,5+ 0,8

39

1 1 , 5+ 0 , 8

42

13,0* 0,9

La dimension 82 est la longueur du logement pour laquelle la hauteur Hs doit 6tre maintenue.
Au-deld de B2,la forme du logement n'est pas importante.

Dimension 82 is the length of the recessover which the height f/a must be maintained.
Beyond 82, the shape of the recessis not important.

-1711. Dimensionsde I'agrafe en forme de W

11. Dimensionsof the W-clip

t/

F+ Fs

u.

F6

Assemblages
Fr
F2
nonnalis6s
mm mm
Standard
couplings

-1" ]

Fs

mm mm

,l

-l

-, D- lI

28
I

-l
;l
_l I-l I
) ) l

L2

L3

L4

L5

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

mm

24

19

)- ol l5 0 + 1 , 5 1 5 , 5

36 10,5

l9

3 7* . l , s l 2

'i

5 0 + 1 , 5 1 5 , 5 36 10,5

Rl

R2

mm mm

Rs (max)

mm

mm

mm

2,5 3

1,5

2,5 3

2,5

1 <

4,5

2,5

--i-

19

-*t
t o

62+1,5 1 5 , 5 42 10,5

2,5 4,5

7 2 + 1 , 5 I 5 , 5 50 10,5

t {

2,5

62 12,5

7l

215

-l

, o l)

-l

LL

o*t'l

-l -l
-t

F6

t3

-l -l

, o lt r l

F5

, r l, o l 5
) ) l

F4

, u ,l u l 6

l9

,*lI

2l

u*lI

24

4l

t6

96+1,5 18

16

1,2

o,r*3't
- *r2

),)

l
t'r

,,r-'f

;l- l ,,0*3'',
;l tr..Y

,,,II1o,o+3,3
;l I '"x'

-1812. Utilisation de I'agrafe en forme de W

t2. Method of using the W-clip
L'agrafe en forme de W est introduite par I'entr6e du logement de rotule et peut alors tre
maneuvr6e entre les positions de verrouillage et d'assemblage.
The W-clip is inserted through the socket entry and can be operated between the locking and
coupling position.

E n t r d ed u
l o g e m e ndt e
r o t ul e
Socket
entry

A . g r a { eW e n p o s i t i o n d e v e r r o u i l l a g e
W-clip in lockingposition

E n t r 6 ed u
l o g e m e ndt e
r o t uIe
Socket
entry

A g r a f e W e n p o s i t i o nd ' a s s e m b l a g e
W - c l i p i n c o u p l i n gp o s i t i o n

Note. -

Un dispositif de verrouillagene doit jamais Otres6pardde son logementde rotule ni tre remplacepar un dispositif diff6rent, m6me si la hauteur Zr'i. prescrite par la Publication 120 de la CEI est respecteedans les
deux cas.

Note. -

A locking device shall never be separatedfrom its socket and replaced by a different locking device even if,
in both cases,the locking devicesare in agreementwith the height 266 prescribed in I E C Publication 120.

Autrespublicationsde la C E I pr6par6es
par le Comit6d'Etudesno 36

Other IEC publicationsprepared

by TechnicalCommitteeNo. 36

r2o (re77) Recommandationspour les assemblagesd rotule

120 (1977)

Recommendations for ball and socket couplings

of string insulator units.

137 (1973)

Bushings for alternating voltages above 1000 V.

168 (1964)

Tests on indoor and outdoor post insulators for

systemswith nominal voltagesgreaterthan I 000 V.

233 (1974)

Tests on hollow insulators for use in erectrical

equipment.

273 (1968)

Dimensionsof indoor and outdoor post insulators

and post insulator units for systemswith nominal
voltages greater than I 000 V.

305 (1974)

characteristicsof string insulator units of the cap

and pin type.

372:-

Locking devicesfor ball and socket couplings of

string insulator units.

et logements de rotule des 6l6ments de chaines

d'isolateurs.

r37 (1973) Travers6esisoldespour tensionsalternativessup6rieuresdl000V.

168(1e64) Essaisdessupportsisolantset 6l6mentsde colonnes

d'intdrieur et d'ext6rieur, destin6sd des installations de tension nominale sup6rieuree 1000 V.

233(1e74) Essais des enveloppesisolantes destindesd des

appareils6lectriques.

273(1968) Dimensions des supports isolants et 6l6mentsde

supportsisolantsd'int6rieur et d'ext6rieur destin6s
d des installationsde tension nominale suprieure

el000v.
Modification no 1 (1972).

Amendment No. I (1972).

30s(r974) Caract6ristiquesdes 6i6mentsde chaines d'isolateurs du type capot et tige.

372; -

Dispositifs de verrouillagepour les assemblages

d
rotule et logementde rotule des6l6mentsde chaines
d'isolateurs.

372-2(1976)2e partie: Essais.

383(te76) Essaisdes isolateursen matidre c6ramique ou en
verre destin6s aux lignes adriennes de tension
nominale sup6rieured 1000 V.

433(1973) Caract6ristiquesdes dlments de chaines d'isolateurs du type fOt long.

437(te73)

Essai de perturbations radio6lectriquesdes isolateurs pour haute tension.

438(1973) Essais et dimensions des isolateurs pour

hautes

372-2(1976) Part 2. Tests.

383 (1976) Tests on insulators of ceramic material or glass
for overheadlines with a nominal voltage greater
than I 000 V.
433 (1973) characteristicsof string insulator units of the long
rod type.
(1973)
437
Radio interferencetest on high-voltageinsulators.
438 (1973)

Tests and dimensionsfor high-voltage d.c. insulators.

471 (19?7)

Dimensions of clevis and tongue couplings of

string insulator units.

506 (1975)

Switching impulse testson high-voltageinsulators.

507 (1975)

Artificial pollution testson high-voltageinsurators

to be used on a.c. systems.

575(1977)

Thermal-mechanicalperformance test and mechanical performancetest on string insulator units.

tensionscontinues.

47r (1e77) Dimensions des assemblagesi chape et tenon des

6l6mentsde chainesd'isolateurs.

506(1975) Essaisaux chocsde maneuvres desisolateurspour

haute tension.

507(1975) Essaissouspollution artificielledesisolateurspour

haute tension destinds aux r6seaux d courant
alternatif.

s7s (re77) Essai d'endurancethermom6caniqueet essaid'endurance mdcaniquedes 6l6mentsde chainesd'isolateurs.

Publication 372-l