Annexure - 1 User Manual For IMS

Annexure – 1
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BSP Continuous Casting
1 26 M/s.SVAI Mr.X XYZ123 TRF1223 x@svai.co.in
Expansion Plant
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FORM NO. 11.20 (DQM) F-09 REV-0
CONTRACTOR QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN PROJECT

ORDER NO. & DATE FOR PACKAGE NO.
SUB - CONTRACTOR STRUCTURAL & MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTS PACKAGE NAME
ORDER NO. & DATE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING UP : CODES FOR EXTENT OF INSPECTION, TESTS, TEST CERTIFICATES & DOCUMENTS :
1 QAP shall be submitted for each of the equipment separately with break Code Description Code Description Code Description DOCUMENTS :
up of assembly / sub-assembly & part/component or for group of equip-
ment having same specification. 1. Visual(Welding etc.) 19. Sponge test 34. Internal Inspection report D1. Approved GA drawings
2. Dimensional 20. Dust/Water Ingress test by Contractor D2. Information and other refer-
2 Use numerical codes as indicated for extent of inspection & tests and 3. Fitment & Alignment 21. Friction Factor Test 35. Hardness test ence drg / stamped drgs
submission of test certificates & documents. Additional codes & des- 4. Physical Test(Sample) 22. Adhesion Test 36. Spark test for Lining released for mfg.
cription for extent of inspection & tests may be added as applicable for 5. Chemical Test (Sample) 23. Performance Test/ 37. Calibration D3. Relevant catalogues
the plant and equipment. 6. Ultrasonic Test Characteristic curve 38. Safety device test D4. Bill of Matl./ item no./
7. Magnetic Particle Test(MPT) 24. No. Load/Free running Test 39. Ease of Maintenance identification.
3 Separate identification number with quantity for equipment shall be 8. Radiography test 25. Load/Overload Test 40 pouring witness D5 Matchmark details
indicated wherever equipment having same specification belonging to 9. Dye Penetration Test 26. Measurement of speeds 41 physical &chemical test D6 Line/Layout diagram
different facilities are grouped together. 10. Metallographic Exam. 27. Accoustical test 42 load/Deflection test of sor D7 Approved erection procedures
11. Welder's Qualification & 28. Geometrical Accuracy 43 DFT OF PRIMER D8 Unpriced sub P.O.with
4 Weight in tonnes (T) must be indicated under column 5 for each item. Weld Procedure Test 29. Repeatability and Positioning specification and amend-
Estimated weights may be indicated wherever actual weights are not 12. Approval of Test and Repair Accuracy ments, if any
available. Procedure 30. Proving Test measuring Certificate
D9. Calibration instrument of
andall
gauges.
13. Heat Treatment 31. Surface Preparation
32. Manufacturer's
Test Certificate for
ABBREVIATIONS USED : 14. Pressure Test raw material D10.Technical Specification
15. Leakage test
CONTR : CONTRACTOR 16. Balancing 33. IBR/Other statutory agencies
17. Vibration Test compliance certificate
MFG : MANUFACTURER 18. Amplitude test
E Q U I P M E N T D E T A I L S INSPECTION AND TESTS

Raw Material and Inprocess Test Certificates & Acceptance Criteria
Sl. Description (with equipment Identification Quantity Manufacturer's Expected Sche- stage Inspection Final Inspection / Test by documents to be Standards/IS/BS/ REMARKS/
submitted to
No. heading,place of use and No. No / M T Name and Address dule of Final BSL/MECON for review ASME/Norms and SAMPLING PLAN
brief specification) Inspn MFR CONTR MECON MFR CONTR MECON Documents
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
(QAP No. to be allotted by MECON)

NO. REV. 0
for MECON ( Stamp & Signature ) For Contractor and manufacturer (Stamp & Signature) SHEET : of
CONTINUATION SHEET FORM NO. 11.20 (DQM) F-09 REV-0
No. heading,place of use and No. No / M T Name and Address dule of Final submitted to MECON ASME/Norms and SAMPLING PLAN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
(QAP No. to be allotted by MECON).

MECON's QAP NO.: REV.
for MECON ( Stamp & Signature ) For Contractor and manufacturer (Stamp & Signature) SHEET : OF
FORM NO.11.20(DQM) F-10 REV-0

SUB - CONTRACTOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT PACKAGE NAME
ORDER NO. & DATE
1 QAP shall be submitted for each of the equipment separately with break Code Description Code Description DOCUMENTS :
ment having same specification. 1. Visual 14. Impalse Test. D1. Approved GA drawings
2. Dimensional 15. Partial Discharge Test. D2. Approved single line /
2 Use numerical codes as indicated for extent of inspection & tests and 3. Fitment & Alignment 16. Heat run test/Temp. rise test. schematic diagram.
submission of test certificates & documents. Additional codes & des- 4. Physical Test(Sample) 17. Enclosure protection Test. D3. Catalogues / Approved data
cription for extent of inspection & tests may be added as applicable for 5. Chemical Test (Sample) 18. Calibration. sheet.
the plant and equipment. 6. Ultrasonic Test 19. Noise & Vibration. D4. Approved bill of materials.
7. Magnetic Particle Test(MPT) 20. Test Certificates for bought D5. Unpriced P.O.copy.
3 Separate identification number with quantity for equipment shall be 8. Radiography test out components. D6. Calibration Certificate of all
indicated wherever equipment having same specification belonging to 9. Dye Penetration Test 21. Tank pressure test. measuring instruments and
different facilities are grouped together. 10. Measurement of IR Value : 22. Paint shade verification. gauges.
a) Before HV Test 23. Short time rating.
4 Weight in tonnes (T) must be indicated under column 5 for each item. b) After HV Test 24. Operation & functional
Estimated weights may be indicated wherever actual weights are not 11. High voltage test/Dielectric check.
available. test. 25. Overspeed Test.
12. Routine test as per relevant 26. Flame proof test
ABBREVIATIONS USED : IS/other standard. 27. Clearance and creepage
13. Type tests as per relevant IS/ distance.
CONTR : CONTRACTOR other standard. 28. Acceptance Test
29. Response time
MFR : MANUFACTURER 30. Charactristic

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
PROJECT No.
For MECON QAP NO. REV.
for MECON ( Stamp & Signature ) (Stamp & Signature ) SHEET : OF
CONTINUATION SHEET FORM NO.11.20(DQM) F-10 REV-0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
PROJECT NO.
For MECON QAP NO. REV.
FORM NO.11.20(DQM) F-11 REV-0

SUB - CONTRACTOR REFRACTORY MATERIALS PACKAGE NAME
ORDER NO. & DATE
1 QAP shall be submitted for each of the equipment separately with break Code Description Code Description Code Description DOCUMENTS :
ment having same specification. 1. Visual 18. Drying & firing shrinkage 38. Special test D1. Laboratory test report
2. Dimensions and geometry 19. Sieve analysis 39. Fibre dia D2. Dimensional drgs. showing
2 Use numerical codes as indicated for extent of inspection & tests and 3. Chemical composition 20. Warpage plan, elevation, side view
submission of test certificates & documents. Additional codes & des- 4. Apparent porosity 21. Drip slag test & cross sectional view duly
cription for extent of inspection & tests may be added as applicable for 5. True specific gravity 22. Permeability test approved.
the plant and equipment. 6. Bulk density/true density 23. Hydration resistance test D3. Copies of sub P.O. &
7. Cold crushing strength 24. Lap joint strength Technical Specification.
3 Separate identification number with quantity for equipment shall be 8. Pyrometric cone equivalent 25. Abrasion resistance D4. Calibration Certificate of all
indicated wherever equipment having same specification belonging to 9. Refractoriness under load 26. Cold bonding strength measuring instruments and
different facilities are grouped together. 10. Spalling resistance 27. Oxidation resistance gauges.
D5. Approved / Reference
11. Permanent linear change 28. Workability index
Drawing / Datasheet
4 Weight in tonnes (T) must be indicated under column 5 for each item. after heating 29. Surface area
Estimated weights may be indicated wherever actual weights are not 12. Modulus of Rupture/ 30. Corrosion resistance
available. Flexural strength 31. Consistency
13. Reversible thermal expansion 32. Internal Inspection Report
ABBREVIATIONS USED : 14. Resistance to dis-integration effect 33.Safe working temp. workability
of carbon monoxide gas. 34. Lot sampling
CONTR : CONTRACTOR 15. Water absorption 35. Part assembly
16. Acid resistance 36.Control assembly.
MFR : MANUFACTURER 17. Thermal conductivity 37. Creep Test

No. heading,place of use and No. No / M T Name and Address dule of Final submitted to BSP/CET ASME/Norms and SAMPLING PLAN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Project No.
for contractor MECON QAP NO. REV.
CONTINUATION SHEET FORM NO.11.20(DQM) F-11 REV-0

No. heading,place of use and No. No / M T Name and Address dule of Final submitted to BSP/CET ASME/Norms and SAMPLING PLAN
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Project No.
for BSP/CET MECON QAP NO. REV.
NMDC
SLURRY PIPELINE, IRON ORE PROCESSING

PLANT, PELLET PLANT AND WATER PIPE LINE
PROJECT
GENERALTECHNICALSPECIFICATION FOR
MATERIAL HANDLING
SYSTEM
(GS-06)
MECONLIMITED
RANCHI–834002
NO. MEC/ GTS /06/Q79A/REV-1 September-2016

GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR
SLURRY PIPELINE, IRON ORE BENEFICIATION PLANT,

PELLET PLANT AND WATER PIPE LINE PROJECT
NMDC LIMITED
Chapter No. Contents/Description Page No

06/ 01 Conveyors 2 to 30
06/ 02 Stacker Cum Reclaimer 31 to 56
06/ 03 Belt Weigh Scale 57 to 61
06/ 04 Vibro Feeder 62 to 66
06/ 05 Vibratory Deck 67 to 73
06/ 06 Gates (All Except Diverter Gate) 74 to 80
06/ 07 Motorized Diverter Gate 81 to 85
06/ 08 Cranes , Hoists Etc. 86 to 117
06/ 09 Vulcanizing Machine & Mobile Belt Changing winch 118 to 120
06/ 10 Screens 121 to 128
06/ 11 Travelling Tripper 129 to 134
In Line Magnetic Separator (ILMS)/ Suspended
06/ 12 135 to 141
Electro Magnet
06/ 13 Metal Detector 132 to 146
06/ 14 Weigh Hopper 147 to 152
06/ 15 Elevator 153 to 164
06/16 Vibrating Hopper 165 to 169
06/17 Belt Weigh Feeders 170 to 173
06/18 Bunker Sealing : Charging Hatch 174 to 176
06/19 Samplers 177 to 179
06/20 Mobile Belt Changing Device 180 to 184
GS 06 -Rev-1, Sept-2016 Material Handling & Hoisting Page 1of 184

© 2016 MECON Limited All rights reserved

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GS – 06/ 01, CONVEYORS:
01.00 CONVEYOR SYSTEM & RELATED EQUIPMENT
01.01 Scope
1. The scope of work of the Tenderer shall include design, engineering,

manufacture, fabrication, assembly, painting, testing and inspection,
packing, dispatch, transportation, delivery to Purchaser’s site, unloading,
handling and storage at site, erection, erection supervision, testing,
inspection, commissioning, guarantee testing and handing over to the
client including all electrics and standard accessories of the following
components for all the conveyors indicated in the enclosed drawings.
i) Motors
ii) Gear boxes
iii) Couplings
iv) Pulleys with bearing blocks – head, tail, snub, bend and take-up
v) Conveyor belting
vi) Idlers – carrying, return, impact, self-aligning and transition
vii) Idler frames
viii) Belt cleaning devices
ix) Hold back devices
x) Brakes
xi) Pull-cord switches with cord
xii) Belt sway switches
xiii) Rotary level / position limit switches
xiv) Optical Sensors for detecting longitudinal rupture
xv) Pulse encoder, wherever required
xvi) Zero-speed switches
xvii) Chute jamming devices
xviii) Level indicators, wherever required
xix) Take up pulley frame with take up guides, weight etc.
xx) Bend pulley frame
xxi) Head pulley frame
xxii) Tail pulley frame
xxiii) Drive base frame
xxiv) Chutes with liners
xxv) Guards – tail pulley, bend pulley, coupling
xxvi) Discharge hood at the discharge pulley
xxvii) Screw take – up, wherever required
xxviii) Skirt Boards with liners
xxix) Belt Weigh Scale – wherever required


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xxx) Magnetic Separators/ ILMS wherever required

xxxi) Metal detectors wherever envisaged
xxxii) Sampling devices wherever envisaged
xxxiii) Hand-lamps for hood/ chute inspection
xxxiv) Shortposts & Stringers
2. The scope of the Tenderer shall be deemed to include all such items
which although are not specifically mentioned in the specification, but
are needed to make the equipment complete in all respect for its safe,
reliable, efficient and trouble free operation.
3. The scope of supply and services of the Tenderer shall include the
following:
a) Mechanical
 Each equipment shall be complete in all respect including, its drive

units, cables, safety switches, structural, mechanical and other
standard accessories.
 Provision of necessary fixtures, supporting angles and brackets

required for mounting and supporting the equipment.
b) Electrical
 LT AC motors and brakes with rectifier panels (in case DC brakes

are envisaged) as required for the equipment.
 Switches as necessary for interlocking and control and safe
operation of equipment.
 Complete flexible cable festoon arrangement with protective chain,
cable guide & rollers, junction boxes etc. required for shuttle
conveyors / carriages including power & control flexible cables and
their termination up to junction boxes. Junction boxes for power and
control supply shall be separate and shall be supplied by the
Tenderer.
Any other mounted electrics that may be required for satisfactory
operation and maintenance of equipment supplied by Tenderer.
01.02 Design Basis & Hierarchy of Specifications
The equipment shall be designed as per design criteria given below:

Hierarchy of Specifications


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a) Technical Specification
b) General Technical Specification (GTS)
c) Indian Standard (IS) and IPSS
d) Indian Electricity Rules & statutory requirements of
Central Govt. and State Govt.
Equipment complying with other recognised Standards such as IEC,
BS, VDE, and IEEE will also be considered if it ensures performance
equivalent to or superior to Indian Standards.
The components and materials used and the equipment supplied shall
conform to high standards of design, engineering and workmanship
and shall be suitable for efficient operation and reliable service in steel
plant conditions.
Design Basis
Material characteristics (Tentative – Final in Technical

Specification)
Material Size Bulk Density
Iron Ore Fines 0-10mm 2.2t/m3
Pellet 9-16 mm 1.9 to 2.1 t/m3
Limestone - 40 mm 1.5t/m3
Filter cake -1 mm 2.6 t/m3
Bentonite -40 mm 1.4t/m3
Coke -10 mm 0.5t/m3
 Utilisation of cross sectional area - 80 % of theoretical cross

sectional area indicated in IS 11592-2000 (for computation
of belt speed)
 Design capacity of belt conveyors- 20% more than rated

capacity to be considered while calculating motor power and
selecting belt speed and belt width.
 Motor kW shall be selected with a minimum 10% margin over


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calculated brake horse power (Power required at input shaft

of gearbox)
 Troughing angle - 35o (except belt feeders)
 Idler Friction factor (for kW calculation) of belt conveyors-

0.03
 Friction factor between belt and drive pulley : 0.275
 Belting
a) Top-cover thickness – 10 mm (min)
b) Bottom-cover thickness – 4 mm
c) Actual Running tension < 80% of allowable belt
tension
d) Starting tension <120% of allowable belt tension
e) Counterweight shall be chosen based on minimum
80% of full load starting.
f) Actual running tension shall be calculated based
on counterweight provided.
 Idlers (Carrying, Self Aligning Carrying)

139.7mm Outer Diameter with 4.5mm (Nominal) shell
thickness (for belt with upto 800mm) with bearing dia of
min 25mm
152.4 mm Outer Diameter with 4.85 mm (Nominal) shell
thickness (for belt with above 800mm) with bearing dia of
min 30mm.
 Idlers (Return, Self Aligning Return)
Two Roll V type 10˚ for 1400 & above wide belts or belt
length more than 400m. Single Roll Flat return idler below
1400 wide belt.
Diameter & bearing dia as per carrying Idler
 Idlers (Impact)
190mm Outer Diameter (for belt with upto 800mm)

bearing dia 30mm
205 mm Outer Diameter (for belt with above 800mm)
bearing dia of min 35mm
 Carrying idler spacing -1000 mm. Spacing in the convex


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curve position of conveyor shall be limited to half the normal

spacing of carrying idlers.
 Return idler spacing - 3000 mm

Flat type for belt width below 1400mm
 Training Idler spacing

a) Carrying side - 15 m
b) Return side - 30 m
 Impact idler spacing - 500 mm or less - (min. 6 Nos.)
 Deck plate - 3.15 mm thick throughout
 Drive pulley –12 mm thk. vulcanized natural

diamond/herringbone rubber lagging, minimum durometer
hardness of 55o shore A scale. Pulley Shell thickness16 mm
minimum and higher for downhill and yard conveyors. The
same shall be substantiated by backup calculations.
 Tail/ Bend/take-up/ snub pulley – 10 mm thk vulcanized

natural rubber lagging, minimum druometer hardness of 45 o
shore A scale, and shell thickness 12 mm minimum and
16mm for downhill and yard conveyors. The same shall be
substantiated by backup calculations.
 Pulley face width – 1200mm for belt width of 1050mm &

1400mm for 1200mm wide belts..
 Pulley Shaft – major shaft diameter upto 140mm- Rolled

steel, class - 4 as per IS 1875-1992 /EN9. More than
140mm- Forged steel, class-4 normalised as per IS:2004-
1992/EN9 Forged and normalised
 Bearing / Pillow blocks

a) Material - Below 140mm dia cast iron Grade
FG-260 & for dia of 140mm and above cast steel
b) Bearing - Self aligning spherical roller bearing
c) Life - 40,000 working hrs min
d) Construction - Horizontal split type (one end fixed
and the other end expn. type)
e) 4 – bolt connection, preferably for all pulleys and

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compulsory for drive pulleys

f) Only preferred sizes for bearing as per IPSS shall
be chosen for minimizing inventory
g) All bearing housings and plummer blocks shall be
as per NMDC standard.
 Reducer
a) Service rating of 1.8 times the calculated shaft kW

and thermal capacity of gear box shall be better or
1.25 times that of motor
b) Casing Material - fabricated or cast steel.

Fabricated Gear Box shall be stress relieved.
c) KW rating shall be not less than 1.25 times the

motor kW. Higher value of `a’ or `c' will be
considered
d) No worm gear / open gears unless otherwise

mentioned for gates etc.
 Optical sensors shall be provided on belts with lengths above

300m to detect longitudinal cutting of belts.
 Brakes
AC hydraulic Thruster type brakes shall be provided for all

conveyors with a coasting time equal to or more than 6s
 Sprag Roller type hold back device – integral with gear-box

shall be provided on all inclined conveyors to prevent roll
back. Rating minimum 1.5 times the maximum calculated
torque. Hold back shall be provided at tail end drive of
decline conveyor as applicable.
 Take up
Screw take-up (with protected thread) up to 40 m conveyor
length. Automatic take up travels as per I.S. for conveyor
length more than 40m. Horizontal take up trolley shall be
provided provided in tail pulley or in intermediate portion
shall be provided where vertical gravity is not possible.
Counterweights shall be cast iron metallic type.
 High speed coupling - gear coupling/ resilient coupling for


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drives less than 30 kW and Traction type Fluid coupling for

drives of 30 kW upto 100 kW. Delay filled chamber type
traction fluid coupling for 100kw to 200kW (LT Motor) Scoop
type fluid coupling above 200KW/all HT motors. Scoop
coupling hydraulic fluid shall be air cooled through radiator
and fan and water cooling is not permitted.
 Low speed coupling - gear or resilient.
 External scrapers
One number Multi sprung blade type (Secondary) & one

number multi-sprung blade PU liner (Primary) with
elastomount. All material scraped shall fall into main chute.
Blade material for Multi sprung blade type – metallic blade
with tungsten carbide tips.
 Internal scraper
V shaped, mounted on carrier assemblies with elasto-mount and

non metallic polyurethane blade (min 10 thk.). For shuttle
conveyor & reversible conveyor diagonal type scrapers shall
be used on both ends.
 Belt sway switch - At both ends and at 50 m interval

(Approx.), min 1 pair for each conveyor
 Belt slip and snap switch - away from the drive (1 No.)
 Pull cord switch (Addressable Type) - at 30 m interval on

both sides for each conveyor, starting at 4m away from the
drive end, minimum two pairs in each conveyor.


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01.03 Belt Conveyor system
1. General
All equipment shall be designed, manufactured, supplied, erected,

tested and commissioned in accordance with relevant Indian Standards
and International Standard wherever applicable, in addition to the
requirement mentioned herein.
The Supplier shall make his own calculation in respect of belt speed,
motor kilowatt, belt tension etc. of belt conveyors to ensure satisfactory
performance of the conveyor components and system as a whole. The
starting torque of drive motor and the high speed coupling shall be so
chosen as to allow soft start condition.
Adequate no. of locating pins and match marking shall be provided for
easy assembly and dismantling.
Standardisation of components and assemblies shall be carried out to

the maximum possible extent to ensure interchangeability.
All equipment shall be designed such that all components are easily
accessible for inspection, repair and maintenance.
Profile of conveyors shall be such that it is lifted at the earliest to at

least +6m of gallery bottom level (above GL) and continues horizontally
so that long conveyors do not block access for trucks/ cranes etc.
All galleries shall be fully covered type unless otherwise is specifically

asked for. Ground conveyors shall be covered by ground portals.
Clear walkway width for all single galleries shall be 750 mm on one
side and 1200 mm on other side, unless otherwise specified excluding
cable/pipe trays.
Clear walkway width for galleries housing multiple conveyors shall be

750 mm on extremes and 1200mm between two conveyors for all belt
widths belt excluding cable/pipe trays.
Antiskid bars shall be provided in gallery walkway portion with a slope

of 6 to 12 degrees and steps above 12 degree inclination.
Gallery shall be provided with a clear height of 2200 mm above

walkway, excluding service lines and cable trays.


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Seal plate of 3.15 mm thickness shall be provided at bottom of all the

galleries throughout the length of gallery.
Emergency escapes along with cross over for over head galleries shall
be provided with cross over where length of conveyor galleries is more
than 150m. Staircase shall be provided from ground to gallery floor
wherever emergency escapes are provided.
All galleries shall be provided with monorails at take up area for

maintenance of bend pulleys & take-up pulleys.
Underground Junction Houses shall be provided with sump pits sump

pumps (1 Working & 1 Standby) suitable for draining out underground
water to nearest drain. Tunnel shall be provided with drains on both
side and shall be covered with gratings and slope to evacuate
seepage/ rain water to drains.
Penthouse shall be provided where the tunnel comes out at ground

level.
Height of tunnels shall have min. 2200mm clear height excluding cable
trays, service lines, dusts.
Underground premises shall be provided with forced ventilated as per

norms referred elsewhere.
Junction Houses will be adequately sized and minimum 1200 mm

walkway space shall be provided in and around drives and equipment.
Junction Houses shall be provided with concrete floor slabs above

steel beams and galleries shall be of chequered plate walkways.
Chequered plate plates shall be also provided below conveyors.
Adequate nos of hoisting and handling facilities for maintenance of

drives and discharge pulleys, other auxiliary equipment shall be
provided in each Junction House. The electric hoist provided at the top
floor shall have approach to all floors through erection opening. The
monorail of the electric hoist shall be extended outside the building by
2.5m so that different items being handled by the hoist can be lowered
or lifted from ground. Manual hoist shall be provided in all floors to
cover erection opening and the location of equipment at lower floors.
Junction Houses having drives in more than one floor shall be provided
with electric hoist in all floors where ever drives are provided.


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Head room below monorail of electric hoists shall be 5m and 3.5m

below manual hoist.
Tunnels shall be provided slope in width for water drainage. Water

evacuating drains with covers shall be provided for drainage of water.
These drains shall be connected to nearest sump pit.
2. Conveyor Belting
Belting shall be designed for heavy duty condition and shall be suitable
for 24 effective working hour’s operations per day and 365 working
days per year. It shall be suitable for installation over conveyor system
having 35o troughing angle and shall be suitable for operation at an
ambient temperature of 50oC. It shall have sufficient resistant against
exposure to open sunlight so that its qualities do not deteriorate while
working in open sun. It also may have to work in rain and in conditions
where relative humidity goes upto 100%.
The fabric for belting shall be of Nylon. The belting shall be pre-
stretched, straight ply, skin coated with open ends. It shall have
sufficient strength to give required tension at 10 safety factor and 80%
tension utilisation. All belts shall be joined by hot vulcanized splicing.
The belt shall have sufficient lateral flexibility so that it suits the
troughing angle requirements even when it is empty. The belt shall
have sufficient longitudinal flexibility so that it can easily flex around
different pulleys of the conveyor system. The belt shall have sufficient
impact resistance to withstand impact at the loading points. The rubber
cover used in the top and bottom cover of the belting shall be of M-24
grade The edge shall be of cut edge construction.
On the carrying surface, at interval of maximum 12 meters, the belting

shall be marked as follows:
a) Manufacturer’s name and trade mark, if any.

b) Fabric designation as NN
c) Belt designation i.e. KN/m
d) Code of rubber cover i.e. M-24 (T1 for hot Pellet)
e) Last two digits of year of manufacturing.
Belt roll each of maximum 250M length shall be packed in wooden

drums. This packing should enable easy unreeling of the belting. On
the body of the wooden drum the direction of belt and location of end of


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the belting should be indicated so that belting can be properly placed

while unreeling.
The design, construction, testing and performance of the belting shall

comply with all applicable codes and as per IS, IPSS and International
Standards.
Before dispatch, the finished material shall be subject to inspection by

the Purchaser/MECON. The inspection shall be carried out in the
presence of Purchaser/MECON, in terms of up to date engineering
practice and relevant IPSS, IS and International Standards in this
respect, for which all facilities shall be provided by the Contractor at his
cost. This shall interalia, include the following:
a) Full thickness belt test
i) Breaking load, Kg/sq. cm for wrap and weft.

ii) Elongation under reference load (%).
iii) Elongation at break (%).
b) Rubber cover test (Top/Bottom)
i) Tensile strength of cover , Kg/sq. cm

ii) Elongation at break (%)
iii) Adhesion between ply to ply and between covers and ply.
iv) Abrasion loss of rubber cover
c) Physical dimension check
d) Flexibility Test
All relevant type test certificates shall have to be produced during

inspection and along with supply for necessary verification and
approval.
3. Conveyor Pulleys
All pulleys supplied shall be new and no reworked/refurbished pulleys

are accepted. All pulleys shall be of welded steel construction,
thermally stress relieved before boring and machining and statically
balanced. Solid end discs shall be designed and provided to give
maximum strength. Pulleys shall be designed as per relevant Indian
Standard where applicable. Pulleys shall be connected to the shaft
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otherwise agreed. For all other pulleys, either keyless friction grip
connections or keyed connections may be used.
Drive pulley shafts shall be designed for running tensions with a

dynamic loading factor of 1.5 both in bending moment and torque
transmitted. The maximum shaft deflection shall be limited to L/1200
where L is bearing center distance and maximum inclination of
deflection shall be limited to 5 minutes at hub. Other pulleys shall be
designed based on running tensions.
Shell thickness of the pulley shall be suitable for taking bending loads
on the pulley. This shall not be less than 16mm for drive pulley and 12
mm for tail and other pulleys. Pulleys’ shell below Magnetic separator
shall be of non – magnetic stainless steel SS304 material with min. 16
thk. Shell material shall be Fe410W as per IS: 2062-2006 for other
pulleys..Only one longitudinal weld per pulley shall be provided.
Drive pulleys shall be covered with minimum 12mm thick

diamond/herringbone rubber lagging. Tail, bend and take-up pulleys
shall be covered with minimum 10 mm thick plain rubber lagging. The
depth and width of the grooves in the lagging shall be 6 mm spaced at
30mm interval. The eccentricity of pulley shell shall not be more then +
0.5% of the diameter prior to lagging. Drive pulleys shall be machined
at steel faces prior to lagging. Shore hardness of rubber for drive
pulleys shall be not less than 55 deg A and for other pulleys shall be
not less than 45 deg A. All pulleys shall be statically balanced after
rubber lagging to minimize the vibration during running.
Rolled steel may be used for pulley shafts of diameter up to 140 mm.
Forged steel shall be used for shafts above 140 mm diameter.
Pulley shafts shall be supported on self-aligning double row spherical

roller bearings with adequate sealing and external lubrication
arrangement in plummer blocks. One bearing for each shaft shall be
fixed to prevent any movement of the shaft assembly and the other
bearing shall be floating to have free axial movement. All lubricating
nipples shall be readily accessible without removing the guards.
Welding on the pulley shell shall be tested radio graphically or by

ultrasonic method. Further 100% MPI on all welds shall also be
considered. Pulley shafts shall be ultrasonically tested.Checking of out
of roundness and static balancing tests shall be carried out before
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4. Idlers
Three roll inline troughing idlers of equal length shall be used

throughout. The angle of inclination of side rollers to horizontal shall be
35o. Troughing as well as return idlers shall be of reputed make and
manufactured out of heavy duty ERW tubes as per IS: 9295-1983.
Idlers shall be of “drop-in-slot” type. Minimum diameter of idlers shall
correspond to the value indicated under “Design Basis”. Idlers below
magnetic separator/ Suspended Magnets shall be of non – magnetic
stainless steel.
The eccentricity (diametrical run out) of troughing and return idlers shall
not exceed + 0.8 mm. Minimum shell thickness of idler tube shall be as
per design basis indicated earlier. All idlers shall be fitted with either
heavy duty deep groove ball bearings or seize resistant ball bearings.
The bearings shall be held positively on the shafts. Multi-labyrinth seals
shall be used for retention of grease. All bearings shall be greased and
sealed for life against ingress of dust, water and escape of grease. All
bearings shall be rated for minimum 40,000 working hours. Bearing
housing of idler shall be made of pressed steel of CRCA sheet press
fitted and preferably be welded with idler tube.
Self-aligning troughing and return idlers with vertical guide rollers shall
be of above specified construction. All self-aligning idlers shall be
provided with grease lubricated anti-friction bearings at pivot points. All
grease fittings shall be of the button head type or equivalent and shall
be accessible from the walkway side of the conveyor by piping. The
grease tubing shall be made of aluminum. The grease fittings shall
have adequate protection against dust collection.
Impact cushioned idlers shall be of above specified construction. The

rings or disc for impact idler shall be made of rubber. The minimum
number of impact idlers at each loading point shall be six. The first
impact idler shall be placed approx. 150 mm behind the loading point.
Conveyor with multiple loading points shall also be provided with
impact idlers at each loading points. The thickness of rubber shall be
minm.25mm & shore hardness shall be minm.55 deg.A
Transition idlers of above specified construction shall be used adjacent

to head and tail drums to permit proper support of loaded belt near the
head and tail pulleys without excessive stress and stretch of the belt
edges. The transition idlers shall be installed in steps of 10o, 20o
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Training idlers shall not be used close to belt-weighing scales.
Idler shaft shall be made of class -4, IS-1875 or EN-8, BS-970 or bright
bar of equivalent grade suitable for the duty requirement. Idler frame
shall be made of rolled/ formed steel with provision for securely bolting
to the stringers of the conveyor frame. All fixing bolts shall have spring
washers.
Clearance, gap etc. for the carrying and return idlers shall conform to
the relevant IS/IPSS Standard to extent possible. The fixing
arrangement of carrying and return idlers shall be such as to permit
adjustment of idler sets for the purpose of belt training. Allowance for
such adjustment shall be provided on both sides of the conveyor and
the play shall not be less than 10 mm on either side.
Pressure pulleys /live shaft idlers shall be provided wherever there is

change in belt profile i.e. after snub pulley, tail pulley.
All conveyor shall be provided with one no self cleaning idlers on return
side near head end. Reversible conveyors shall be provided with self
cleaning idlers on both sides.
The preceding and succeeding set of idlers from belt weigh station
shall be of machined type with out of roundness limited to ± 0.2mm.
All idler rollers shall be painted with 2 coats of red oxide primer and 2
coats of enamel finish paint.
Following tests shall be carried at random on the assembled idler roller

in the presence of Purchaser / MECON:
a) Friction factor test

b) Idler running test at high speed.
c) Test for dust proof
d) Test for water proof
e) Quality test.
f) Alignment and co-axiality test.
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Two numbers of External belt cleaners shall be provided at the

discharge pulley at each of the conveyors including tripper pulley. The
Primary scrapper shall be shall have multi-sprung polyurethane blades
in segments PU type and the secondary scrapper shall be Multi sprung
blade type with metallic blades (in segments) with tungsten carbide
tips. The scrappers mounted on carrier assemblies with flexible
mountings to take care of belt flapping/ jerks/ joints.
Polyurethene deflector skirts shall be provided below the tips to prevent

materials build up on the unit. The multi-blade cleaners shall be
mounted on an elastomount system to facilitate automatic blade
adjustment on wear. The inclination of the blades should be such as to
effect efficient scrapping of the belt. The spring action of the individual
metallic blades should ensure constant contact with belt during
operation and suitable sprung deflection of contact with uneven surface
of the belt. The blades shall be in segments for ease of replacement
and mounting on the head pulley frame. All material scrapped should
fall inside the discharge chute directly.
Reversible conveyors shall be provided with primary and secondary

scrapper at both ends.
b) Internal scraper
`V' shaped internal scraper shall be provided on the upper side of the
return belt near the tail end, fitted with wear resistant 10thk
polyurethane blade PU in segments with elasto-mount to remove
spilled materials on the belt. The blade shall be adjustable after the
wear. Reversible conveyors shall be provided with diagonal scrapper
on both ends.
6. Gear Boxes
Conveyors shall be driven through totally enclosed oil-cooled reduction

gearing having anti-friction bearings with oil seals at shaft projection.
These shall be suitable for continuous operation at full load and shall
be suitable for shock loads. Wherever required, oil temperature rise
over ambient shall be restricted by 50o C (Max.). Worm gear/ open
gear or chain drive shall not be used. The reducers shall be selected
with a service rating of 1.8 times the calculated mechanical (shaft) kW.
The transmission efficiency of the gearing shall not be less than 0.98
per stage. The material of gears, profile and geometry shall ensure
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preferably be solid forged. Where forging is not possible, forged steel

gear rims shall be fitted on steel centers to withstand shock loads. All
reducers shall have permanent magnet plugs, breather cap and oil
level indicator.
7. Couplings
Flexible couplings shall be used between motor and gear-box and

geared couplings shall be used between gear-box and drive pulley.
The hub and sleeves of the geared coupling shall be of forged C-40
steel and bolts shall be of alloy steel. The hub teeth shall be of triple
vary crown design. Traction type fluid coupling shall be used between
motor and gear-box for drives from 30 kW to 100 KW, delayed fill
chamber couplings shall be used for drives from 100KW to 200KW and
air cooled type scoop couplings above 200KW/all HT motors, in
combination with flexible connecting coupling. All coupling bolts shall
be replaceable without shifting of drive components.
8. Hold Back and Brakes with panel
All inclined conveyors shall be provided with suitable roller type hold
back devices (other than brakes) to prevent belt from running back in
case of conveyor stoppage due to power failure or otherwise. Holdback
rating shall be minimum 1.5 times the maximum calculated torque.
Electro Hydraulic thrustor brakes shall be provided on all conveyors if

coasting time Is more than 6 sec. Brake shall have min 1.5 times the
max. calculated torque rating. Brakes shall be mounted on input shaft
end of gear box. Brakes shall be provided on all individual drives of
declined conveyors.
9. Take Up
All conveyors up to 40 meter in length shall have screw take - ups

having protected threads. Take-up travel shall be minimum 500mm.
The screw of the screw take-up shall be of square thread type and
stainless steel construction with brass nut. The pillow block shall be
guided on both top and bottom for better movement of pillow block.
Automatic counterweight gravity take up shall be provided for

conveyors above 40 meters in length. Vertical gravity take up shall be
provided wherever feasible. Horizontal gravity takeup with takeup
trolley and takeup tower shall be considered for conveyors where
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(part-I) and it shall be complete with pulley carriage suitable for

channel/box guide structure, sand pit and enclosures for the pit.
Counter-weight for Take up shall be cast iron metallic block of
maximum weight of 40kgs. Individual counterweights shall be put in an
open frame to be suspended from takeup frame.
Manually operated rope winch arrangement shall be provided at each

take up to arrest fall of counter weight/gravity take up pulley in case of
snapping of belt. The winch shall be able to lift counter-weight during
belt changing. The winch shall be installed on ground with suitable
canopy protection.
Take up towers for HGTU, wherever provided, shall have maintenance

approach to the top for maintenance of sheaves and ropes by ladder.
In case the height of tower is more than 8m ladder with intermediate
platform shall be provided.
VGTU towers shall have platform at every 3000mm interval with
adequate approach stairs. Safety cage with door and sand pit shall be
provided for the suspended counter weight. Sway movement of vertical
take-up pulley and that of counter weights shall be controlled by
adequate channel/box guides.
10. Discharge Hood
Hood shall be made of 6mm thick mild steel plate for portion above the
pulley frame. The hood shall be in segments bolted to each other for
ease of maintenance. The hood shall cover discharge opening for the
chute as well as pulley. Rubber curtain and guard shall be provided at
the entry of belt in the discharge hood. No direct impact of material on
hood wall shall be allowed. Baffle plates shall not be used.
The length of hood/chute shall be selected such that the first impact of
material occurs minimum 200mm below hood & chute flange joint..
Hinged inspection door shall also be provided in the hood. The door
shall preferably be located within a height of 1200 mm from the floor or
shall be provided with a platform. Adequate openings with rubber
curtain shall be provided in the hood for withdrawal and adjustment of
belt scrapers.
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All transfer points shall be provided with non choking chutes made of
minimum 10 mm thick mild steel plates with liners in all inside faces
and shall be constructed in small segments for easy dismantling.
Hinged type sealed inspection doors and flanged poking holes with bolt
cover shall be provided at suitable height and location. The size of the
door shall allow replacement of liners without any dismantling.
Chutes shall be designed such that impact of the material on the

conveyor is minimum. They shall be designed to ensure continuous
flow of material to the centre of the belt with minimum spillage, noise
and dust emission.
Chute shall be designed such that the spillage from snub pulley and
scrapped material from belt scrappers fall inside the chute. The chute
length at discharge area shall be such that the first impact of the
material trajectory is minimum 200mm below the discharge pulley line.
Minimum valley angle of the chute shall be 60 deg. to the horizontal.
Minimum angle of slope of chute plate shall be 65 deg. The valley
angle and slope angle shall be suitably increased for handling wet or
sticky material.
Adjustable stone box shall be provided at discharge end of chute for

arresting the free fall of material and to form a natural bed of material
for protecting the parent plate wherever feasible. Chutes shall be
oriented as far as possible so as to ensure discharge of material in the
direction of travel of receiving belt.
All chutes shall be provided with replaceable liners on all inside

surfaces as follows:
- First impact zone : 40 thick UHMWPE

- All other areas : 20 thick UHMWPE
12. Guards
Guards on the conveyor shall comply with the relevant IS/IPSS

Standard. The guards shall be of expanded metal conforming to IS:
412 (latest)
Safety guards shall be provided for all couplings, brakes, tail pulleys
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Vertical take up pulleys shall be effectively guarded against spilled

materials. Adequate wind guards shall be provided along the length of
conveyor on outdoor installation. All plates and angles used for guards
shall be min 3.15 mm thick. Wire mesh guards shall be made of min
4mm dia wires. All VGTU towers shall be guarded with wire mesh
fencing upto minm. 2500 height from ground from all sides for safety. A
door shall be provided in the fencing.
Where the return belt runs more than 1000 mm above floor, fencing
shall be provided to prevent persons from crossing below the conveyor.
13. Conveyor Frames
Conveyor frames shall be made of joists and/or channels suitably

stiffened and braced. The spacing of supports shall not exceed 3000
mm. Frames shall be connected to floor beams/civil foundation of
junction house by bolting. Conveyor stringers and short posts shall be
of minimum ISMC-125. For impact zones short post shall be of beam
section of minimum size ISMC 200. Short- posts shall be properly
strengthened and adequately braced to take lateral & longitudinal
forces.
Short-post centers shall be as per relevant IPSS.
Short post within underground premises/ tunnel/ground conveyors shall

be installed on 150mm high concrete pedestals.
14. Deck Plates
Deck plates of minimum 3.15 mm thickness shall be provided

throughout the length of conveyors and shuttle conveyor to avoid
spillage of materials from the carrying side of belt on to the return side.
15. Skirt Boards
Skirt boards of minimum 5000 mm length shall be provided at each

loading points of all conveyors. Necessary structural support for the
skirt board shall also be provided. Dust-suppression system (DFDS /
high pressure mist) shall be provided at all transfer points. The skirt
height shall be 800 mm (min.) and the skirt length after loading shall be
2500 mm (min) for fixing of nozzles and dust settlement. Wherever the
loading points are nearer to each other, the skirt board shall be made
continuous between them..The thickness of skirt plate shall be
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minimum 3.15 mm thick. Skirt plates shall be provided with

SAILMA/SAILHARD liners 10 thk. (min.).
The arrangement for fixing rubber curtain and rubber on skirt boards
shall be such as to ensure quick adjustment. The thickness of rubber
curtains shall be minimum 10 mm. Skirt board sealing with adjustable
segmented PU block shall be considered. Double Skirt sealing system
shal be provided where PU block shall be provided both inside and
outside skirt plate. The PU blocks shall be provided with slotted holes
to ensure quick adjustment.
16. Drive Base Frame
The drive unit consisting of motor, gear-box, coupling and brakes along
with protective guards shall have a common base frame and shall be
fabricated form heavy structural sections and plates. Suitable bracings
should be provided wherever necessary on the drive unit base frame
and structure to make it rigid. Proper arrangements shall be provided
with gear-boxes and motors to maintain correct alignment with finish
pads for mounting. The drive base frames shall be bolted to the
structural floor beams/civil foundation of junction houses.
17. Reversible Shuttle Conveyors
Shuttle conveyors shall have independent drive for travel motion &
Motion of Conveyor through electric motor and bevel helical gearbox.
Stringer frame for the conveyor shall be in segments independently
supported on wheels and connected together through hinged pins.
Screw take - up arrangements for the belt conveyors shall be
positioned at one of the hinged joints to avoid shifting of discharge
pulley location in the discharge hood.
Double flanged parallel tread wheels shall run on flat bottomed rails of
minimum 60 lbs/yd (or 60mm square bar) and shall have min hardness
of 350 BHN. Cleaners shall be provided to sweep the rail from spilled
material. Anti-friction bearings shall be used throughout. The travel
drive shall be so designed that no part of equipment shall project below
rail level.
The belt conveyor shall be driven through motor and bevel-helical gear
box. All other stipulation for conveyor component as detailed above
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The minimum clear distance between two adjacent shuttle / reversible

shuttle conveyors shall be 1000mm at any given position of the same.
Power supply shall be given through flexible trailing cable system.

Separate tier shall be used for power and control cables.
Position indicators shall be provided as per requirement of control

logic. Roller lever type auto – reset type travel / over travel limit switch
at both ends shall be provided before rail stop and end buffers.
Shuttle conveyors shall have a travel speed of 20m/min.
18. Belt Feeders
Belt Feeder shall be rugged construction having heavy duty flat belt,
life sealed impact idlers. Inlet opening to the feeder shall be equipped
with a manually adjustable vertical slide gate to adjust the depth of
material in the feeder. The load area shall be skirted on three sides.
The width of belt shall be so chosen that material shall not rub with the
side skirt. Belt feeders shall have a normal drive and shall be driven
with a variable speed drive if specifically mentioned. Belt scrapers shall
be provided to clean carrying as well as return side of the belt. The
maximum speed of belt feeders shall be limited to 0.5m/s. The drive
and tail frames, short post etc. shall be in partitions and bolted to each
other to facilitate mounting/removal of endless belt from sides.
19. Pull Cord Switches (Addressable type)
Pull cord switches shall be provided for emergency stoppage of

conveyor. The first switch shall be about 4000 mm away from the
driving drum and subsequently at not more than 30 m interval. The pull
wires shall run along the entire length of each conveyor on both sides.
Where mobile trippers are used on conveyors, the pull wires shall run
along the hand-railings on conveyor walkways. All pull cord switches
shall have individual local indication lamps to indicate when operated.
Minimum 2 pairs of pull cord switches shall be provided on each
conveyor / feeder irrespective of its length.
20. Belt Sway Switches (Addressable type)
Belt sway switches shall be provided on each conveyor for protection

against excessive sway of the belt. A pair of switch shall be installed
near the head end and a pair near the tail end and a pair of switch shall
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also be provided before the belt weighing scales. Minimum 1 pair of

belt sway switches shall be provided on each conveyor / feeder
irrespective of its length.
21. Belt Slip Switches
Belt slip switches shall be provided for each conveyor to stop the drive
in case of excessive slippage of belt or over speeding. Provision shall
be made such that preceding conveyor does not start unless the
running conveyor picks up 80% of the rated speed.
22. Chute Jamming Detectors
Chute jamming detectors shall be provided on each chute. The

detectors shall be so located or protected that they do not come in
contact with regular flow of material. The detector shall, also, be
protected against deposit of fine particles causing false alarm or
stoppage of the conveyors. The position of each detector shall be
decided based on the braking time of the delivery conveyor at rated
capacity and the holding capacity of the chute.
23. Motors
Totally enclosed fan cooled squirrel cage motors shall generally be

used for all the above mentioned equipment unless mentioned
otherwise for speed control. Where power requirement is more than
200 KW, HT motors shall be considered. Refer Electrical GTS for
further details.
01.04 Erection Norms
Erection of all equipment shall be carried out as per manufacturer's

recommendation.
Manufacturer's standards and recommendations for tolerances in

assembly and erection shall be submitted to the Purchaser before
actual erection of equipment.
Unless specified otherwise by equipment manufacturers, equipment

shall be installed within the tolerances indicated below:
a) Supporting structures for : In height 3.0 mm

drive pulleys, tensioning In horizontal plane - 1/1000
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electric motor, gearbox &

idler supporting structure.
b) Driving pulley : 1/1000 of length of pulley in
vertical plane.
c) Axis of conveyor & center : 10 mm in horizontal plane
line of drum.
d) Tension pulley : + 2 mm in vertical plane
+ 2 mm in horizontal plane
e) Idler arrangement : + 2 mm in vertical plane
+ 2.5 mm in horizontal plane
f) Rail mounted equipment like : 2 mm /m of rail
trippers, shuttle conveyor 5 mm/ 25 m of rail
etc. in longitudinal direction 15 mm Max.
of the same rail
g) Rail gauge : + 5 mm
h) Difference in rail level with : + 1 % of rail gauge for rigid
respect to one another base +2% of rail gauge for
flexible base
i) Difference in height of : < 3 mm
connecting rails at joints
j) Horizontal gap between rails : < 3 mm
at joints
k) Location of end stopper (in : + 1% of gauge but max 20
plan) with respect to one mm.
another
l) Deviation of rail in plan with :
+ 10 mm but shall not
respect to true line exceed + 1 mm in 2 m
length
m) Tilt of rail in horizontal : + 8% of rail head plane
width
n) Deviation in conveyor : 2 mm for 1 m length , 5 mm
centre line for 2 m length but 15 mm
max for total length
p) Absolute bearing vibration velocity r.m.s. for rotating machines
(to be measured by vibration measurement instrument )
i) Up to 15 kw : Less than 0.7 mm/sec
ii) Up to 300 kw : Less than 1.1 mm/sec
01.05 Performance Tests & Guarantee Parameters
I. After the equipment are completely erected at Purchaser’s site, each

item/ equipment will be thoroughly inspected for correctness and
completeness of the installation and they shall be subjected to final

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tests as to performance and guarantee to be carried out in the

presence of Contractor and the Purchaser / MECON to demonstrate
that the performance of the equipment conforms to relevant
standards and specifications and meet the requirements as given in
this specification. The tests/ checks to be conducted shall be generally
as under :
II. For each equipment, the load test shall be conducted in stages. The
equipment shall be run for 8 to 10 hours continuously (cumulatively)
at no load, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% of the rated capacities or at rate
mutually agreed upon between Contractor and Purchaser / MECON.
The intervening period shall be available for making adjustments and
arrangements by the Contractor as may be required.
III. All the specified speeds of the equipment shall be measured under full
load conditions.
IV. Proper operation of all positional limit switches for shuttle conveyor
and all safety switches for cable reeling drums, limit and safety
switches/ alarm for conveyors like pull cord switch, zero speed switch,
belt sway switch etc. shall be demonstrated by the Contractor in the
presence of Purchaser / MECON.
V. During operations of the equipment at no load and at full load,

performance of all the drives shall be checked in respect of current
drawn by the motors, temperature rise, vibrations, gear box noise and
its heating, bearing heating etc. consumption of power and various
consumptions like lubricants etc. shall also be measured and
compared with the respective rated values.
VI. Any other observations/ tests felt necessary for judging the
performance of the machines and mutually agreed between
Contractor and Purchaser shall be carried out.
VII. If during the test runs, there is an interruption exceeding 2 hours due
to any cause other than power failure or shortage of input materials
for which the Purchaser is responsible, the test run shall be
discontinued and fresh date shall be decided mutually by both the
parties.
VIII. The equipment shall be considered to have performed satisfactorily

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i) Rated capacity of equipment is demonstrated with all its drives

and accessories functioning properly over a minimum period of
eight (8) hours.
ii) It runs successfully for a continuous period of 15 days (18 hours
per day) at the rated capacity, or at rates possible due to
availability of material.
iii) Successful reversing of reversible shuttle conveyors (if any) on

load.
01.06 Drawings / Document / Information to be furnished by Tenderer
The number of copies of drawings/ data and other documents shall be

as per General Technical Specification (GTS).
1 List of drawings /data to be submitted along with tender
a) General arrangement drawing of conveyors/ shuttle conveyors etc.

showing overall dimension, profile, idler spacing, take-up arrangement,
motor kW, drive arrangement etc. along with chutes, scrapper, skirt
boards, switches, wheel load, wheel spacing, wheel diameters, travel
drive, power supply arrangement for travel drive etc.
b) General Arrangement of conveyor-equipment showing overall

dimensions and weight as well as GA of motor with its component list.
c) Supplier's name for conveyor components (like idlers, pulleys, motors,

and gearbox) catalogues for these items shall be furnished.
d) List of commissioning spares proposed by the Tenderer.
e) List of recommended spares for two years maintenance of plant and

equipment along with itemised price.
f) Duly filled up questionnaire given below.
g) List of imported components in the equipment, if any.
2 List of drawings to be submitted for approval (by successful

Tenderer)
Following design data, calculations and drawings shall be submitted by

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approval.
- Design basis reports

- Profile drawing / general arrangement of conveyor with all Technical
parameters
- Arrangement drawing of all Junction Houses, Bunker Buildings,
Crusher/ Screening Houses etc. clearly showing all equipment
within with clearance dimensions, center dimension etc.
- All the drawings/ data listed in clause above, giving all the details,
loads/ power requirement etc.
- Calculation/ Selection of motor kW, gear box, brakes coupling and
pulley selection of belt conveyors, shuttle conveyor and belt
feeders, mobile tripper.
- Technical parameters of belt conveyor, belt feeders and shuttle
conveyor in a tabulated form.
- Schedule of idlers, belting, pulleys, drive components such as
motor, gear box, high speed coupling, brake etc. including details of
belt weigh scale, magnetic separator, sampler etc. as applicable.
- In addition to the above, the Purchaser/ Consultant reserve the right
to insist on submission of calculations/ drawings/ data for any
mechanical, structural or electrical equipment/ component as
required.
3 Drawing/data/calculation for reference (by successful Tenderer)
- Load data and foundation pedestal plan for head end, tail end, drive
base frame etc., specially where the Junction House/ building is
provided by another supplier/ purchaser.
- Wheel load diagram for shuttle conveyors.
- Any other load data/information required by Purchaser / MECON for

design of building/ structures.
- All drawings and documents approved by Purchaser/MECON as per
GTS.
- Procedure for testing and commissioning. This shall also be
furnished in soft copy.
- Spare part list and drawings
- Catalogues/literatures
- Operation and maintenance manual.
- Final test certificates
- As built drawings

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- Ordering specifications for operating consumables/ supplies
01.07 Questionnaire (To be filled by by Tenderer)
The Tenderer shall also furnish the following questionnaire and submit
with his offer. This data shall form a part of the contract with Successful
Tenderer.
 General
01 Name and address of the Tenderer :
02 Previous experience of the Tenderer :
03 List of similar equipment supplied :
04 Whether the Tenderer has any technical :

Collaboration with any other company/
organisation for his equipment.
05 If answer to question .04 is yes, furnish :

the following details.
a) Name and address of the

collaborator
b) Nature of the collaboration in
detail
c) Previous experience of the
collaborator
06 List of drgs./ literatures enclosed with :

the offer.
Questionnaire for conveyors
i) Conveyor no. :
ii) Carrying capacity (t/h) :
(Rated/ Design)
iii) Centre to centre horizontal :
distance (m)
iv) Belt width (mm) :
v) Belt speed (m/s) :
vi) Total weight of conveyor (kg) :
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Followings to be indicated for head, bend, snub, tail, take-up

pulleys separately :
a) Make :
b) Pulley diameter (mm) :
c) Face width (mm) :
d) Shell thickness (mm) :
e) Bearing
- Make :
- Expected life (hrs) :
f) Weight (kg) :
viii) Belting
a) Designation
b) Cover thickness
c) Cover Grade
ix) Brakes
a) Type
b) Torque rating
c) Brake drum dia
x) Idlers :
The following to be indicated for carrying, cushion, return, SACI,

SARI and transition idlers:
a) Type (in-line / off set) :

b) Diameter (mm) :
c) Shell thickness (mm) :
d) Tube specification :
(ERW / Seamless)
e) Max. roll eccentricity (mm) :
f) Troughing angle :
g) Bearing Dia :
h) Weight (kg) :
xi) Motors
a) KW rating :
b) RPM :
c) Type :
xii) Gear Boxes for belt drive and carriage travel

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b) Type :
c) Reduction ratio :
d) Mech kW rating (kg-m) :
e) Overall efficiency :
f) Wt. of Gear box (kg) :
g) Hold Back considered
h) Type of hold back
xiii) Couplings
a) Make, type and rating of high :
speed couplings
b) Make, type and rating of :
low speed couplings
c) Weight (kg) :
xiv) Take-up type & travel :
xv) Belt cleaners – Make, type & Quantity :

 Weight (kg) :
xvi) Pull chord switches :

(no. of pairs )
xvii) Belt sway switches (no. of pairs ) :
xviii) Zero Speed Switches :

xix) Brakes
a) No. and location :
b) Brake drum diameter (mm) :
c) Torque rating (kg-m) :
xx) Skirts
a) Length &type of skirt :
(conveyorwise)
b) Type of liner & its thickness :
c) Sealing and lock provided : Yes / No
d) If sealing & lock provided :
then type & material details
xxi) Impact pads
a) Make of impact pads
b) Length considered
c) No of rows considered
d) Total width of pad
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GS – 06/ 02, STACKER CUM RECLAIMER
02.01 Scope of Work
The scope of work of the Bidder shall consist of design, engineering,

manufacture, inspection, assembly shop testing, painting at
manufacturer’s shop as well as at site after erection, supply at site
including dismantling for transportation, packing, loading and
transportation, receipt at site, erection testing and commissioning of the
complete equipment including following items at Plant site.
Supply and installation of resting pads for the boom conveyor in

parking zone, buffers at both ends of rails, position encoders / limit
switches for zone identification, tripper car etc. Anti Collision devices
shall be provided which will eliminate the interference between the
stackers cum reclaimers (if more than one in number & formation of
consecutive yards). The anti collision devices shall be able to figure out
the position of machines in X, Y & Z directions.
The machine PLC shall communicate through land PLC through

wireless communication and no Control Cable reeling drum shall be
considered.
The equipment supply shall be complete in all respects including its

structural, mechanical and electrical components and standard
accessories such as electrical, flexible trailing power and control cables
with cable reeling drum etc.
All items essential for the desired operation of this equipment whether
specifically mentioned in this specification or not, shall be included in
the scope of work of the Bidder.
The scope of work shall be stand supplemented by such details as are

given in this specification, tender drawing, or any other part of the
tender document.
All electrics/ electrical equipment as indicated under relevant clauses.
02.02 Technical specification
02.02.01 General
1. All equipment Shall be designed for out door duty and shall be complete
with mechanical, structural, power supply, conveyors, chutes, drives,
controls etc.

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2. The machine shall be complete with bogie mounted tripper. The tripper
shall be have minimum possible height to reduce belt tension and power
requirement of the conveyor on which the machine is mounted. The tripper
inclination shall be limited to 15 degrees. For pellet tripper inclination shall
be limited to 10 degrees. The material shall be stacked on the bed through
yard conveyor; tripper and boom conveyor .The bucket wheel shall be
mounted at the end of a boom conveyor. The material received from the
bucket wheel shall be discharged on the yard conveyor (through the boom
conveyor and chutes) for onward supply to consumer shops. The slewing
mass of the machine shall be balanced to contain the centre of gravity well
within the slew bearing diameter. The machine shall be have bypass
arrangement, with the help of Diverter gate the material could be stacked
in the bed or directly go to the consumer shop or at the same time 50%
material shall be stacked and 50 % shall go to the consumer shop by three
positioning of the diverter gate. Position limit switch shall be provided for
indication at Operators cabin/Plant PLC.
3. The machine shall be complete in all respects including operator’s cabin,
electricals, Instrumentation, PLC system, Flexible Trailing Power, Cabling,
Lighting, Protection Devices, Earthing System, Remote Wireless based
interlocks, Control and Voice Communication etc. All items essential for
the desired operation of the machine, whether specifically mentioned in
this specification or not, shall be included in the scope of work of the
Supplier.
4. Following shall also be included in the scope of supply of the contractor:
1. Required quantity of initial fill of transformer oil (if applicable), grease,

lubricants, hydraulic fluid etc. and all other consumables which are
necessary for commissioning the machine.
2. Necessary special tools and tackles required for maintenance or
testing or inspection of the machine or any of the installations on it.
3. All miscellaneous items and spares required for commissioning.
4. Supply and erection of buffer stoppers at all four corners of the tracks.
5. Supply and erection of boom resting pad for the boom structure in
parking zone
5. The equipment shall be controlled and operated from an operator's cabin

suitably located on the boom to give operator an full view of the operating
zone in either direction of travel and optimum vision all round. The cabin
mounted on boom shall have automatic levelling device i.e. the cabin shall
always be horizontal irrespective of boom inclination. The cabin shall be of
totally enclosed type having shatter proof glasses with electrically driven
wind shield wipers. Windows shall be moving on hinges to facilitate its
cleaning. The cabin shall be provided with adequate lighting, switches,
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fan and two adequately sized CO2 fire extinguishers. A hooter whose
sound can be heard from a distance of 300 m shall be provided outside
the cabin. The cabin shall be fixed with boom in such a manner that it shall
remain horizontal even when the boom is at extreme luffing positions.
6. Type of belting and idlers of the machine shall be interchangeable with
yard conveyor. The belting and type of idlers to be provided shall be
indicated to the successful Bidder.
7. The boom’s hoisting movement upwards shall be restricted to maximum
limit to prevent it from damaging the Reclaimer structure. However, the
provision shall be made to enable the boom end brought up to 1m above
ground for repair and maintenance by bypassing the operational limit
switch that restrict its down ward movement.
8. The height of the boom end shall be automatically adjusted to limit the
height of the free fall of the discharge materials. The boom hoist shall get
automatically adjusted so that the height of free fall of material shall not
exceed 2m and shall not be less than 1m. However, at the start of
formation of pile on the ground, the initial height of free fall may be up to
4m. central stockpiling shall be possible with all boom positions. Before the
stack of material reaches to its topmost height in a particular position an
audio visual signal shall be provided in the cabin to warn the operator to
plan for shifting of the machine to the next location.
9. The machine shall be suitable for reclaiming material from the stock pile of
the given cross section with full capacity by operating from one side of the
stock pile leaving a maximum 2% as dead stock.
6. The electrical room shall be pressurized type to prevent dust ingress
and shall be provided with 2 ton (min.) A.C. Electric hoist of suitable
capacity shall be provided in the electrical room.
7. Press to talk system shall be provided.
8. Over travel device (non contact type) shall be provided.
9. Auto tension trip device shall be provided for cables.
10. Each Stacker-cum-Reclaimer shall be provided with a storm anchor
support at one end of the bed. The same shall also act as boom resting
pad for maintenance purpose.
02.02.02 Overall Description
1. The wheel-on-boom Stacker-cum-Reclaimer shall consist of travelling

carriage, under carriage, super-structure with boom and conveyor
assembly, bucket wheel, counterweight boom and supporting mast,
cable reeling drum for power and other electrics. The equipment is to
be designed such that the accumulation of water on structure shall not
take place.

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2. The machine shall be mounted on under carriage fabricated from

structural rolled steel section/ plates which in turn shall be mounted on
traverse carriage provided with driven and non-driven wheels of forged
steel and of double flanged design. The track wheels shall be
combined in pairs/threesome in fabricated track wheel bogies. The
wheels shall rotate on self-aligning double row spherical roller bearings
and shall be driven by electric motor and reduction gear unit. Each
drive unit shall be provided with electro-hydraulic thrustor brakes.
3. The under carriage of the equipment shall be designed to transmit the

load of the equipment to the wheel bogies of the travel carriage in such
a manner that the equipment is stable during operating condition as
well as during hazardous conditions. The wheel bogies / traverse
carriage and the under carriage shall be inter-connected in a manner
which will permit all wheels are in contact with rail even if the rails are
not in level.
4. The counter weight boom with ballast shall be mounted on the upper
structure. The counter weights shall be made out of concrete T
sections. There shall be provision for easy access to the counter
weight and mast.
5. The boom conveyor with bucket wheel assembly, the mast and
counterweight mounted on the upper structure shall rotate over the
slewing bearing ring. The slewing mechanism shall consist of the gear
rim mounted rigidly with the under-frame and the drive unit comprising
of motor, overload safety coupling, gear box and pinion shall be fitted
with the upper structure of the equipment. Gear rims & pinions shall be
provided with protective hood.
6. The boom conveyor shall be provided with a belt weigher. Necessary

auto-weighing correction facilities corresponding to boom inclination
shall also be incorporated in the weighing scale. The accuracy of the
belt weigher shall be limited to ±0.5%.
7. Toi take care of impact of reclaimed material from the discharge boom
conveyor of reclaimer, an impact table consisting of a number of impact
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the central discharge chute of the reclaimer along with a skirt shall be
provided and the same shall move with the machine along the yard
conveyor.
02.02.03 Mechanical Specification
1. The design of the bogie and carriages of the equipment shall be such
that differential movement of the wheel sets of the machine on two rail
tracks resulting in skewing effects does not occur. The traverse
bogies shall be provided with material removing guard plate as well as
rail cleaners at both ends so that the machine can travel even if
there is spillage or overflow of material on rail track and the L.T.
drives shall e be selected accordingly.
2. Stability of the equipment shall conform to the norms laid down in

relevant International Standards (ISO - 5049, part-I) in various load
conditions
3. Walkway of minimum 800 mm width with grating floor and hand railing
shall be provided on both side of the boom and tripper conveyor
wherever applicable.
4. Maintenance approach to return idlers located on both tripper and

boom conveyor, bend pulleys shall be provided.
5. Adequate no. of locating pins etc. shall be provided to ensure easy

assembly after dismantling of equipment or mechanism etc.
6. All matching parts shall be given identifiable marking for easy erection
of the machine.
7. Materials used for equipment's structures shall be of good quality shall

be free from fracture, cracks, blow holes, lamination, pitting etc.
8. Stability of this mobile equipment shall conform to the norms laid

down in relevant International Standards.
9. Safe and adequate access with approach for repairs, handling,

maintenance and removal of all mechanical and electrical parts shall
be ensured without recourse to additional scaffolding. Adequate
clearances between the floors shall be provided to facilitate easy
maintenance. Also, the clearance between ground and
undercarriage/portal shall be kept suitably (min. 2.5 m) for maintenance
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10. Jacking pads for replacement of wheels to be provided for individual

wheel bogie.
11. All parts requiring replacement or inspection or lubrication shall be

easily accessible without the need for dismantling of other equipment
or structures. All electrical cables, hydraulic oil lines, lubrication lines
shall be laid so that they are not liable to damage and can be easily
inspected and easily accessible for repair and maintenance.
12. Suitable handling facilities or provisions such as eye bolts, lifting

lugs, ladders etc. of adequate capacities shall e be provided on the
machine at all necessary locations for maintenance of various
mechanisms.
13. Adequate working space on the platform around all machinery parts
shall be provided for personal working for maintenance or inspection.
14. Safety hand railing preferably of tubular constructions shall be provided

around all walk ways. Railing shall not be less than 1000 mm in height
with an intermediate member at a height of 500 mm. The minimum size
of handrail be 32NB.
15. All edges or openings shall be provided with toe guards. Toe angles
or bent plates shall be minimum 100 mm in height.
16. Essential openings, on the platforms or walkways shall be covered

with removable covers.
17. All moving parts, wherever required from the safety point of view,
except long travel gear wheels, shall be provided with covers opening
on strong hinges. These covers shall preferably be made of minimum
3 mm thick plate. All heavy covers shall be provided with inspection
windows.
18. Sufficient number of power points/outlets shall be provided at suitable

places on the equipment to plug in welding transformers and hand
tools for maintenance purposes.
19. Standardisation of assemblies shall be carried out to the maximum

extent possible.
20. Sizes for all equipment viz. wheels, brakes etc. Shall be selected from
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21. The design of the equipment shall ensure that there is no spillage of
material on any part of the equipment. Dust covers shall be provided
for all motors, gear boxes, drums etc.
22. End limit switches and over run limit switches shall be provided at both
the ends of the movements / motions. The corresponding strikers shall
also be supplied by the bidder.
23. The speed of the boom conveyor shall be in line with the speed of the
yard conveyor.
24. The machines shall be provided with adequate numbers of buffers. The
corresponding buffer stop at rail yard has also to be provided by the
bidder
25. The bucket wheel shall be driven by hydraulic motor directly mounted
on bucket wheel drive shaft.
26. Centralized lubrication system to be provided for the under carriage

wheel bogie assembly, slew bearing assembly, pivot bearing for boom
luffing etc.
27. Suitable probe / capacitance type level sensor shall be provided at the
boom end for sensing the material height and accordingly to adjust the
boom luffing as required and to avoid collision.
02.02.04 Long Travel Drives
1. The long travel mechanism drive shall be provided with multiple drives
on each side. In the event of failure of any drive motor, the
corresponding motor on the other side shall be automatically
disconnected. However, the machine shall be operable with the
remaining drives at a lower speed.
2. Protection against overloads shall be provided through suitable control

system. The control system shall ensure smooth acceleration for all
motions and variable speeds.
3. The equipment shall be supported on wheels mounted in bogies and

shall be driven by electric motors through reduction hollow shaft bevel
helical gears with electro hydraulic thrustor brake of reputed make.
Geared motor or Chain drives and open gears shall not be used.
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Minimum 50% of the long travel wheels shall be positively driven.
5. For travel motion, rotating axle drive arrangement with 'L' type supports
shall be provided.
6. The under carriages shall be fitted with substantial number of safety

stops to prevent the equipment from falling more than 25 mm in the
event of breakage of a track wheel, bogie or axle. These safety stops
shall be not interfere with the removal of wheels.
7. At suitable points, built in arrangement shall be provided for easy
replacement of heavy electrical equipment. Built in jacking up
arrangement for bogie, frame etc. for changing of wheels and lifting
provision for cable reeling drums and other heavy parts shall be also
be provided.
8. The under carriage shall be have statically determinate support system

to ensure its stability and to afford an evenly distributed load over the
entire travel assemblies and to cater to any unevenness in the level of
the rails.
9. The hydraulic motor shall be of fixed displacement, radial piston, cam

curve design suitable for continuous industrial duty operation even at
low speeds. The hydraulic motor shall be directly mounted on the
pinion shaft without any mechanical speed reduction unit such as gear
box. Motor shall be selected such that it can deliver the full range of
unit such as gear box. Motor shall be selected such that it can deliver
the full range of torque & speed combination under various operating
conditions e.g. start – up on full load, continuous duty at full rated
capacity etc. system pressure shall have sufficient range to take care
to handle peak load, start – up & overload.
10. The output shaft of the hydraulic drive shall be equipped with a pinion,
meshing with the toothed rim of the slewing bearing.
02.02.05 Slew Motion
1. The slewing mechanism shall consist of Slew bearing, slewing ring and
the toothed rim with which two pinions shall be in mesh. Both the
pinions shall be driven by AC motors with VVVF drive (refer electrical
specifications for details) through safety couplings and planetary gear
boxes. Thrustor brakes with brake drums & pin bush couplings shall
be provided. The gear rims and pinions shall be provided with
protective hood. Calculation for selection of slew bearing shall have
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The length of the shaft between pinion and gearbos shall selected such
that the all the component of slew drive is approachable from slew
deck.
2. The Slew ring supplied shall be integral part along with slew bearing.
3. The slewing moment shall be limited by current regulation of motors

such that the torque delivered by motors is sufficient to cover all peak
loads during operation (wind velocity up to 33 m/s). The maximum
slewing moment shall be limited by adjustment of the engaging and
disengaging safety couplings. In case of overload of the safety
couplings, these shall disengage and the slew drives are switched off
by means of approach switches.
4. The Slewing motion shall be covering 210 deg. (105 deg. on either side
of the track)
5. Though both drives are in operation normally, the drive rating shall be
selected such that each motor can be used for operation temporarily in
case of failure of one motor.
6. A master controller shall be provided on operator’s control desk so that

operator may vary the slewing speed infinitely in the range.
Acceleration and deceleration shall be limited by an electronic
regulator.
7. However, the slewing boom and brakes shall be designed to withstand

the wind velocity of 150 km/hr.
8. An indication shall be provided in the operator's cabin to indicate the

boom position, Zero degree, when it is parallel to the tracks.
02.02.06 Long Travel Wheels.
1. The wheels shall be double flanged with straight tread, and shall be of
forged steel of C55 IS 2004 / equivalent.
2. The Contractor shall ensure that the equipment shall be manufactured

within the tolerance specified below.
Tilt of wheels or balancer :  1 mm/1000 mm

axle (Horizontal and
vertical)
Diagonals on wheels :  5 mm

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Speed : :  5%
3. Surface hardness of Wheels shall be Min 350 BHN with depth of

hardness minimum 10 mm.
4. Minimum diameter of the wheels shall be 630 mm. Complete wheel

bogies shall be interchangeable with each other.
02.02.07 Bucket Wheel
1. The bucket wheel shall be fitted with cell less type of buckets &
supported on two pillow blocks of double row spherical bearings at the
head of the boom. The wheel shall be inclined to the vertical by 6
degree to 8 degree and off set to the boom conveyor belt axis by 8
degree to 10 degree.
2. The bucket wheel shall be of welded construction. The inner wall of the
bucket wheel body shall be provided with chromium carbide liners
fused on MS backing plate in whole of slant chute & circular chute.
3. The design and construction of bucket shall be such that it will empty
all the materials fully from the buckets.
4. The buckets will be fabricated from the SAILMA plates of hardness in

the range of 360-440 BHN. The lips on three sides of each bucket shall
be from chromium carbide fused on MS base plate. The minimum
thickness of the chromium carbide layer shall be 6 mm with hardness
500 BHN approximate.
5. On the angular chute/circular chute, the liners shall be chromium

carbide fused on MS backing plate. The thickness for chromium
carbide layer shall be 6 mm. The liners will be fixed on the mother plate
by counter sunk bolts. The head of the counter sunk bolts shall also be
over layed with chromium carbide.
6. Slant chute shall be adequately provided to achieve a correct

feeding of the reclaimed ore on to the boom conveyor belt. The
thickness of the plates shall not be less than 10 mm.
7. The slant chute should preferably be designed with tilting arrangement

for 90 degrees by means of hinges or other suitable means & rock box
construction avoiding the use of liners to the extent possible. However,
in areas where the use of liners cannot be avoided, the liners in the
following specifications/ material composition to be used.

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Chromium carbide fused on MS back plate as liners in zone subjected

to moderate impact and severe abrasion.
8. The bucket wheel shall be driven by hydraulic motor mounted directly

on the bucket wheel shaft along with power pack, filters oil cooler,
necessary valves etc. A speed monitor built on the bucket wheel drive
shall be provided which shall act as slip monitor and shall cut the motor
when speed drops due to overload.
9. Bucket wheel drive side & non drive side bearing shall be provided with
an extra protective guard which protects the bearing from water & dust.
However, suitable provision for access to the grease nipples on the
bearing block, without removal of the protective guard shall be
considered in the guard design.
10. Bucket wheel shall be deigned to give a guaranteed capacity as per

design requirement while reclaiming specified material from stockpile.
Fill factor of 70% and ring volume of 30% shall be considered for
reclaim capacity calculation.
11. The no. of discharges per minute shall be restricted to 40 for Iron ore /
Pellet.
02.02.08 Luffing and Bucket Wheel Hydraulic System
1. Hydraulic luffing and slewing of the boom shall be provided with

following respective ranges
Luffing : ±14 deg., to suit yard layout & Bed

Height
± 12 Degree for pellet
2. The boom shall be supported on two nos hydraulic cylinders, each

rated for raising/ lowering the boom independently. The cylinders shall
be provided with non-return valves so the cylinders are able to hold the
boom in place in case of hydraulic system failure. Manometers shall be
provided at both ends of the cylinders to control and gauge the
hydraulic pressure during operation.
3. The acceleration and deceleration or raising and lowering the boom

shall be smooth and operation shall be without giving any jerk to the
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4. The hydraulic system shal be mounted on the slew deck and shall
consist of two independent system, One system shall driving the
hydraulic motor and the other the luffing cylinder preferably mounted
on a single oil sump to save space.
5. Hot stand-by hydraulic pump and motor mounted on same oil reservoir
for both luffing and hydraulic motor shall be considered for luffing
system and bucket wheel. The design and construction of hydraulic
system shall be suitable to operate in the atmospheric conditions and
dusty operating environment of the plant. The system shall be
complete and consist of hydraulic fluid, various kinds of valves,
accumulators, hydraulic motors/ hydraulic pumps, various accessories
such as filters, strainers, magnet and restructures, hydraulic pipe work,
fittings and fluid passages, flexible pipe work, sealing devices,
instruments for indicating various parameters such as pressure,
temperature etc., control devices for local and automatic
operation of the system, safety devices and alarm for abnormal
operating conditions, interlocks for sequencing and safe operations.
6. The hydraulic system/ components shall be designed/ selected so that

the working pressure shall be not exceed 180 bars.
11. The hydraulic motor shall be of fixed displacement, radial piston, cam
curve design suitable for continuous industrial duty operation even at
low speeds. The hydraulic motor shall be directly mounted on the
pinion shaft without any mechanical speed reduction unit such as gear
box. Motor shall be selected such that it can deliver the full range of
unit such as gear box. Motor shall be selected such that it can deliver
the full range of torque & speed combination under various operating
conditions e.g. start – up on full load, continuous duty at full rated
capacity etc. system pressure shall have sufficient range to take care
to handle peak load, start – up & overload.
12. The hydraulic circuit shall be designed to minimise surge pressure.

Suitable accumulators of adequate size shall be used to withstand
maximum rate of surge pressure rise as well as the back surge
pressure. All components shall be capable of withstanding the peak
pressure.
13. Necessary connections, valves, outlines and apparatus shall be

provided to facilitate testing, flushing, drainage, fluid sampling and
repair & maintenance.
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drawing, and inspection shall be provided.
15. The reservoir shall be designed to prevent the ingress of any foreign
materials including water and dust. The reservoir & system piping
fittings for slew drive hydraulic system shall be of stainless steel
material.
16. Inner face of the reservoir shall be sand blasted and shall be suitably
painted, so that it does not have any adverse effect on hydraulic fluid
used.
17. Suitable level indicators shall be provided in the reservoir. Low level of
the fluid in the reservoir shall produce warning alarm in the operator's
cabin and switch off the hydraulic pumping unit.
18. Each set of Pump and pump motor shall be designed to operate under
load conditions at a minimum of 125% of system operating
pressure and give a flow rate of 125% of system operating flow rate.
19. All hydraulic valves, accessories and devices shall be provided with
identification metal tags.
20. Necessary relief valve shall be provided to protect the hydraulic system
from excessive pressure. The fluid leaked through the relief valve shall
be suitably carried to the reservoir. The overload of the system in
raising or lowering of the boom shall be give necessary warning signal
in the operator's cabin.
02.02.09 Gears and Gear Boxes
1. Straight and helical, spur gearing shall be used. Worm gears shall be
not be used unless specified otherwise all spur gears shall be have 20
degree pressure angle with involutes teeth profile.
2. All first reduction pinions and also other pinions, if feasible, shall be
integral with the shafts.
3. Overhung or split gears and pinions shall be not be used unless

specifically called for.
4. Gear teeth shall be cut in metric module system only.
5. All gears shall be completely enclosed in oil tight designs or guarded

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not possible.
6. All gear shafts shall be supported in bearings mounted in gear box.
7. In case of totally enclosed gear boxes splash or automatic lubrication

system shall be used.
8. The housing for Gear boxes shall be of cast steel or fabricated.

Fabricated gear boxes shall be made of minimum 8 mm thick steel
plate and shall be stress relieved.
9. Covers shall be split horizontally at each shaft centre line and fastened
and arranged so that the top half can be removed for inspection and
repair without disturbing the bottom half.
10. Directly above the mesh line of teeth, hand-holes with bolted covers be
provided in the gear box body for inspection of the teeth.
11. Oil pumps with filters etc. shall be used if vertical gearing exceeds two
reductions. On horizontal gearing, the oil level shall be above the
smallest gear.
12. All gear boxes shall be mounted on machined surfaces and shall have
machined feet. Shims shall not be used.
13. Gear boxes shall be provided with lugs or other means for lifting
purposes.
14. Interior of all gear box housing shall be sand blasted. Suitable
resistance paint matching to the lubricant used shall be applied inside
the gear box.
15. External cooling arrangement shall be provided wherever required to

dissipate the heat generated inside the gear box. However, external
cooling coils shall be avoided.
16. The reducers shall be selected with a service rating of 1.8 times the
calculated mechanical kW or 1.25 times the motor rating, whichever is
higher. Gear boxes shall be provided with breather vents, oil level
indicators, dip stick and easily accessible drain plugs.
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1. All bearing housings and plummer blocks shall be as per NMDC

standard.
2. Rated life of ball and roller bearings shall be designed for B-10 life of
not less than 40,000 hours.
3. Plummer block housings shall be oriented on the supporting structure

in such a manner that no shaft loads are transmitted to the housing
cap.
4. Plummer block shall be having provision for lubrication. Suitable oil

seals shall be provided wherever necessary.
5. Heavy caps shall be provided with means for lifting.
02.02.11 Couplings
1. Couplings shall be designed to suit the maximum torque required to be

transmitted or to suit the total braking torque of the mechanism
whichever is greater.
2. Fluid couplings shall be provided on input shafts of the motor of 30 KW

& higher ratings. Geared coupling with crowned teeth or resilient type
coupling shall be used on input shaft of motor of less than 30 KW and
also on the output shaft of gear boxes. Any other special coupling
which can give better and more reliable service may be used after
obtaining the specific approval.
3. High speed couplings shall be selected of a natural frequency such

that no resonance can occur at any operational speed.
02.02.12 Brakes
1. AC Hydraulic thruster brakes shall be used for all applications unless

specified otherwise including conveyor.
2. Double shoe brake shall be provided for each drive and shall be
mounted on the input pinion of the gear train. The brake shoes shall be
of hinged type. Brake levers shall be forged or fabricated or of cast
steel. Hinge pins shall be of hardened alloy steel and shall be
lubricated. These hinge pins shall be provided with steel bushes at
bearing points.
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machined and dynamically balanced. Width of the brake drum

selected shall be 10 mm more than the width of the brake shoes on
each side. Hardness of the brake drum shall be 300 to 350 BHN.
4. Rating of brakes for all mechanisms shall be selected as per

required braking moment necessary for each mechanism with factor
of safety and the required heat dissipation capacity.
5.Brakes shall be installed such that these are easily approachable for
servicing.
6. In order to obtain low deceleration, the brakes of long travel drives of

the machines shall be close successively.
7.The service factor shall be 1.5 on motor rating for selection of all
gear-boxes/ couplings, brakes etc.
02.02.13 Rail Clamps and Anemometer System
a) The machines shall be protected against drift due to wind by means

of two electric/ hydraulic operated (one on each rail) rail clamps and
two hand operated rail clamps.
b) 2 nos. wind anemometer (1 at top of mast and 1 a top of operator’s

cabin) with suitable controls shall be provided to warn the operator of
high wind velocities and stormy conditions. (The equipment shall be
built to withstand wind velocity up to 150 km/hr., when not operating).
c) The electrical/ hydraulic operated rail clamps shall be designed to

operate automatically when the machine is switched off. These rail
clamps shall also be designed to be operatable remotely from the
operator's cabin.
d) The automatic rail clamps shall be such that when wind velocity
reaches 112 km/hr, the machine shall be automatically shut down
and the rail clamps applied.
e) Suitable warning signal shall be provided at wind speed of 72Km / hr

for planning to stop all the operation and take the machine to parking
zone for anchoring. Automatic and manual rail clamps shall be
equipped with limit switches to monitor their operations. The long
travel shall not be possible to start until and unless these clamps are
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02.02.14 Belt Conveyor
For Detailed Specification of Belt Conveyor System Refer General

Technical Specification. The conveyor shall be reversible to enable
material discharge on both side of machine. Boom conveyor take up
shall be hydraulically assisted manual take up to be provided at the
non drive end of conveyor.
However the boom conveyor shall EP grade with minimum 4 nos of

Plies with top and bottom cover thickness of 10 & 4mm respectively.
Cover grade M-24.
02.02.15 Chutes
a. Chute fabricated from Mild steel plates of minimum 10 mm

thickness and stiffened in all the direction shall be made to feed
material from discharging end of the conveyor.
b. Minimum inclination of 65 degrees to the horizontal shall be

provided on all the sliding surfaces of the chute on which material is
likely to slide.
c. Chute shall be of suitable size to provide free flow of material

without possibilities of chute jamming. Necessary provision shall be
made to ensure central loading of material on to the receiving
conveyor.
d. Necessary inspection opening at suitable location shall be provided

for inspection or poking in case chute is jammed.
e. Chute shall be suitably bolted to its supporting structure so that it

can be easily removed/ replaced.
f. Chute shall be provided with chute jamming switch which shall

be switch off the feeding conveyor in case chute jamming occurs and
shall produce necessary audio-visual signal at the operator's desk.
g. Central chute shall be provided with replaceable type 40thk

UHMWPE suitably bolted . Stone / ore box type design shall be
provided wherever possible to avoid liner to maximum extent.
02.02.16 Lubrication

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1. 1 The machines shall be supplied with two separate central

lubrication systems:
i) Central lubrication system for the under carriage.

ii) Central lubrication system for the upper carriage
2. The lubrication systems shall be complete with grease pumps,

SS pipes, double supply lines, direction control valves, the
distributors etc.
3. The level of grease in the grease tanks shall be monitored

electrically and low level of the grease shall be give the
audio warning signal in the operator's cabins.
4. Provision shall be provided in lubrication line to run the system

manually in case of failure of pump motor.
02.02.17 Safety Provisions
1. Machines included under this specification shall be equipped with

adequate safety devices and provided with adequate working
clearances all around the equipment fitted on the machines to comply
with specific requirements, if any and safety codes and statutory
regulations prevalent at the place of installation.
2. Adequate numbers of fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing

systems suitable for prevention of electrical fire as per safety rules
shall be provided in the operator's cabins, electrical rooms and in other
areas considered necessary.
3. Adequate numbers of fire extinguishers and sand buckets shall be

provided at suitable locations for preventing fire hazards.
4. Suitable fire alarm with fire detectors shall be provided for the
electrical premises.
5. The fire protection systems shall be comply with provisions made by

tariff advisory committee, a statutory body under Insurance Act 1938,
and also conform to Indian Explosives Act, Indian Factories Act etc.
02.02.18 Steel Structures
The structures shall be designed and fabricated in accordance with


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IS:800-1984 taking the following additions/ deviations into account.
1. All steel structures and the portal frames shall be of box construction
with double web plate girder. The span to depth ratio shall be not
exceeding 18. For box plate girders, all diaphragms shall bear against
the top flanges.
2. The box girder shall be so constructed as to eliminate accumulation of

water or oil inside it.
3. Structural steel conforming to IS: 2062-2006 (killed steel quality) only

shall be used.
4. Electrodes of low hydrogen type only shall be used for welding of

steel structures which are subject to dynamic loading.
5. Parts of steel frame carrying machinery shall be provided with doubling

plates of adequate thickness welded and machined to true surface.
6. All bolts except those with nyloc nuts shall be provided with grip lock
nuts and/or spring washers.
7. For side alignments of motors, strong adjustable screws with lock nuts
and sliding blocks shall be provided.
8. Welded snugs shall be fitted at pedestals, gear boxes etc. for

alignment.
9. Stud or body bolts shall be not be used as fasteners for mechanical

items except for fixing inspection covers.
10. Design of the structures for these equipment shall be take into
account the following factors and shall be have ample precautions
taken to withstand the following.
i) Reinforcement of the natural sway of the structure due to

unbalanced dynamic oscillations of the machines.
ii) Fatigue produced in the members due to frequent stress
reversals.
iii) All impact loads, super-imposed loads and loads due to wind.
1. Boom conveyor shall be provided with guards to prevent belt warp in

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2. Walkway of minimum 800 mm width grating floor and hand railing shall
be provided on both the sides of the boom conveyor and tripper portion
for maintenance purpose. Conveyor structures shall be such that all
idlers are easily approachable from the walkways.
02.02.19 Belt Weighing Scale
i) One no. electronic type belt weighing scale shall be provided on

the boom conveyor
ii) The belt weigher shall be complete with structural, mechanical and
electrical equipment, measuring instrument, flow rate indicator and
flow indicators.
iii) The working accuracy of the belt weighing scale shall be within 
0.5 % with inclination correction.
02.03 TECHNICAL PARAMETER OF STACKER CUM RECLAIMER
Rail mounted self propelled, luffable, slewable boom type stacker cum
bucket wheel reclaimer, complete with electrics etc. shall be supplied
as per the given specification. The main characteristics of the machine
shall be as follows.
1) Type : Rail mounted, self propelled boom type

luffable,
Slewable stacker cum bucket wheel reclaimer to
be mounted on rail.
2) Nos. : As per flow diagram.
3) Capacity, tph :
Stacking :
Rated : As per Flow Diagram
Designed : 20% above Rated capacity
Reclaiming
Rated : As per Flow diagram
Designed : As per Flow Diagram
4) Boom length, m : To suit the stockpile of given cross section
5) Track centres : 8m
6) Track rail size : 60 kg/m


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7) Duty : Continuous, 24 hrs a day 350 days a year.
8) Power supply : Refer relevant specification

9) Length of travel : As per Layout
10) Travel speed : 5 to 20 m/min (Step less variable)
11) Slew speed/ Range: 0.09 to 0.2 rpm (approx.)

105 deg on either side
12) Luffing mechanism
a) Speed : 2 m/min at boom tip
b) Range: ±14/12 degree as per application
[Range shall be suitable for making the specified pile cross
section. However inclination of more than 14 is not acceptable]
13) Cross section of : Trapezoidal

the stock file
14) Bottom width of : As per Layout

stock pile
15) Height of stock Pile : 11m

w.r.t. to rail level.
b) Length of stock pile : As per drawing
16) Boom conveyor
a) Pulley centre, m : To suit given pile section

b) Belt width, mm : As per flow Diagram
c) Belt speed, m/s : As per flow Diagram
Bucket wheel
a) Type : Cell less
b) Diameter : 6m
d) Type of drive/ motion : Reversible hydraulic type
e) Suitable chutes, slope sheets and skirt plates shall be
adequately provided to achieve correct feeding of the
reclaimed ore on the boom conveyor belt. The plate
thickness shall not be less than 10 mm. The angle of
sliding surface shall not be less than 65/60o. All wearing
surfaces shall be provided with liners as per liner
schedule.
17) Travel mechanism

a) Type of support : Three point, 4 corner


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b) Travel wheel dia. :630 mm

c) Rail clamp : 2 Nos. electrical
+2 Nos. mechanical hydraulic
release type
d) Buffer type : Spring Buffers
02.04 CODES & STANDARDS
 The equipment shall be designed and selected keeping in view the

facility for inspection, cleaning, replacement and repair and for use
where continuity of operation and safety are first considerations.
 The equipment shall conform to the latest Indian Electricity Rules and
Regulations as regards safety requirements, earthing and other
essential provisions specified therein. They shall e also comply with
the statutory requirements.
 The design, manufacture, testing as well as performance of the

equipment covered in this specification shall be complying with the
latest editions of the following standards and safety codes.
a) Mechanical
IS: 11592-2000 : Code of practice for selection

(Reaffirmed 2005) and design of belt conveyors.
IS: 4776(Part -I) : Specification for Troughed

1977(Reaffirmed 1991) belt conveyors.
IS: 1891(Part - I) : Specification for Rubber Conveyor

1994 and Elevator Belting
IS: 7403-1974 : Code of practice for selection of

(Reaffirmed 1991) standard worm and helical gear
boxes.
IS: 8531-1986 : Specification for pulleys for Belt

(Reaffirmed 1993) Conveyors.
IS: 9295-1983 : Specification for Steel Tubes for

Idlers (Reaffirmed 1990) for Belt Conveyors.


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IS: 1570-1961 : Specification for schedules for

wrought steels for general
engineering purposes.
IS: 8598-1987 : Specification for Idlers and Idler sets

(Reaffirmed 1993 for belt conveyors.
IS: 2266-1989 : Specification for steel wire ropes for

general engineering purposes.
IS: 2365-1977 : Specification for steel wire

suspension
(Reaffirmed 1991) ropes for lifts, elevators and hoists.
IS: 3459-1977 : Specification for small wire ropes.
(Reaffirmed 1991)
IS: 210-1993 : Specification for gray iron castings.
IS:1030-1989 : Specification for carbon steel

castings for general engineering
purposes.
IS: 2062-1992 : Weldable structural steel
IS: 7155-1986 : Code of practice for conveyor safety
IS: 3443-1980 : Specification for rails
IS: 3181-1992 : Specification for fire resistant

conveyor belting for underground use
in coal mines.
IS: 8535-1987 : Specification for Flat Counter Sunk

Nib Bolts
IS: 7423-1974 : Dimensions for Apron Conveyors
IS: 5895-1985 : Specification for steel roller

conveyors
b) Electrical


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IS: 8623-1993 : Specification for factory built

assemblies for switchgear and
control gear for voltages up to and
including 1000V A.C. and 1200 V
D.C.
IS: 4237-1982 : General requirement of switch gears

and control gears for voltages not
exceeding 1000 volts.
IS: 13947 (Part-I) : Degree of protection provided by

1993 enclosures of LV switch gears.
IS: 5082-1981 : Specification for wrought aluminium

and aluminium alloy bars, rodes, tube
and sections for electrical purposes.
IS: 5578-1985 : Marking and arrangement for

switchgear bus bars, main
connection and auxiliary wiring.
IS: 13118-1991 : Specification for alternating current

circuit breakers.
IS:13947-1993 : Specification for heavy duty air break

switches and composite unit of air
break switches and fuses for voltage
upto 1000 volts.
IS: 9224-1979 : Specification for HRC cartridge fuse

links up to 650 volts.
IS: 2705-I, II, III : Specification of current transformers.

1992
IS: 4772-1983 : Rotating electrical machines.
IS: 2551-1982 : Danger notice plates.
IS: 3043-1987 : Code of practice for earthing.
IS: 4160-1967 : Interlocking switch socket outlet


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IS: 4051-1991 : Code of practice for installation and

maintenance of electrical equipment
in mines.
IS: 1889-1982 : Codes of practice for installation and

maintenance of transformers.
IS: 3639-1991 : Specification for fittings and
accessories for power transformers.
IS: 335-1993 : Specification for insulating oil for

transformers and switchgear.
IS:3429-1966 : Specification for metal enclosed

switchgear and control gear for
voltages above 1000 volts but not
exceeding 11, 000 volts.
IS: 1777-1978 : Specification for industrial lighting

fittings with metal reflectors.
IS: 3528-1966 : Specification for water proof electric

light fittings.
IS:3646-1966 : Code of practice for interior

illumination.
IS: 1554 (Part - I) : PVC insulated heavy duty

1988 electric cables for working voltages
up to and including 1100 volts.
IS: 8130-1984 : Conductors for insulated electrical

cables and flexible cords.
IS: 6380-1984 : Elastometric insulation and sheath of

electric cables.
IS: 9968(Part - I) : Rubber insulated cables with copper

1988 conductors.
In the event the requirements of this specification exceeds the

requirement stipulated in the corresponding standards, regulation,
safety code, the specification shall e govern.


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In the event of conflict between the standard, regulations and codes,

the most stringent one shall e govern and the decision of NMDC/
MECON shall be final.
The equipment may be designed as per any other international

standard also after prior approval.


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GS – 06/ 03, BELT WEIGH SCALE:
03.0 Scope Of Work
03.01 The scope of work of the Tenderer shall include design, engineering,
manufacture, fabrication, assembly, testing and inspection, packing,
dispatch, transportation, delivery FOR Purchaser’s site, unloading,
handling and storage at site, erection, erection supervision, testing,
inspection, commissioning, guarantee testing and handing over to the
client including all electrics and standard accessories of electronic micro-
processor based Belt Weigh Scales as covered under this specification.
The scope of the Tenderer shall be deemed to include all such items
which although are not specifically mentioned in the specification, but
are needed to make the equipment complete in all respect for its safe,
 Two years maintenance spares.
 Commissioning spares as required during testing and commissioning of

the equipment.
 Insurance spares.
 Required quantity of initial fill of oil, grease, lubricants, hydraulic fluid etc.
and other consumables which are necessary for cleaning/ flushing
including erection, testing and commissioning the equipment shall be in
the scope of supply of the Tenderer.
 Necessary tools and tackles for each equipment required for

maintenance, testing or inspection of the equipment.
03.02 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
1. General
Belt weigh scale for measurement of flow rate and total-quantity shall
be provided at specified locations as per relevant requirement as
indicated in data sheets. System shall be complete with flow rate
indicator, totaliser, control panel etc.
2. Codes & Standards


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The design, manufacture, inspection and testing of Belt Scales shall

comply with all the currently applicable statutes, regulations and safety
codes in the locality where the equipment is to be installed. The Belt
Scales shall conform to the latest edition of the following standards and
codes. Other internationally acceptable standards/codes, which ensure
equal or higher performance than those specified, shall also be
accepted.
IS:11547 Electronic weighing in motion system
3. Equipment Specification
The weigh scale shall be automatic and electronic type. It should be

designed for continuous automatic weighing.
Each belt weigh scale shall comprise of a belt weigh scale platform
with minimum 4 nos. weighing idlers. It shall have unitized construction
for ease of installation and shall be fully floating type (without pivot
points). Minimum 3 nos. hermetically sealed load cells of precision
strain gauge type shall be applied in tension to support the weigh
bridge. The load cells shall have 100% overload protection and shall be
structurally safe upto to 250% of rated belt scale capacity.
Belt scale shall be electronic microprocessor based with its program

stored in non-volatile memory.
It shall be provided with self diagnostic features for trouble shooting of

the entire belt scale system. Succeeding & proceeding station including
idlers for load cell station shall be machined with concentricity of
±0.29mm and supply of same shall be by the tenderer.
Fully automatic zero and span calibration facility shall be provided. The
electronic systems offered by the Bidder shall include all signal
conditioning, power amplifiers and printed circuits etc. The printed
circuits shall be encapsulated against dust and moisture.
Belt scale shall be provided with flow rate total quantity etc. Remote
flow rate indicators shall also be additionally provided in the Central
Control Room i.e. duplicated. Special cables, if any, required for
transferring data from scale location to control room shall be within the
scope of tenderer.
The flow rate indicator shall have minimum 4 digits. The flow totalizer
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Complete belt scale system shall be suitable for 50°C ambient

temperature and 100% relative humidity. It shall be suitable for out
door installation in a dusty area. The electronic circuit enclosure,
sensors housing shall be dust and watertight. The electronic printed
circuits shall be encapsulated with epoxy or other suitable material
for protection against dust and moisture.
Minimum three years battery back up power failure protection shall be

provided.
Belt scale shall be designed for a range of 20% to 120% of rated

capacity with an accuracy of at least ±0.25% throughout its range.
Supply of test weights for calibration of belt scales shall be the

tenderer’s responsibility.
Local panel for belt scale shall be of sheet metal
03.03 DOCUMENTATION
1. List of drawings /data to be submitted along with tender
a. General arrangement drawing with bill of material of equipment

showing overall dimensions.
b. Supplier's name for components & catalogues for these items

shall be furnished.
c. List of commissioning spares proposed by the Tenderer.
d. List of recommended spares for two years maintenance of plant

and equipment.
e. List of tools and tackles to be supplied with the plant and

equipment.
f. Duly filled up questionnaire.
2. List of drawing/documents to be furnished by the Successful

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The following drawing/ document are to be submitted by the Successful

Tenderer within one month of placement of order:
a. General arrangement drawing of equipment showing full details

of BWS.
b. Quality assurance plan for inspection
c. Requirement of tools and tackles for erection.
d. Part list, bill of materials and material specification.
e. Major sub assembly drgs., safety features etc.
f. List of spares, special tools and tackles
g. Operating and maintenance manuals.
3. List of drawings/ documents to be furnished along with equipment

by the Successful Tenderer
a) All approved GA drawings, complete assembly and sub

assembly drawings of the equipment.
b) Drawing of all equipment/ component received from sub

suppliers.
c) Engineering and design calculations.
d) Test reports and inspection reports
e) Instruction manuals for testing and commissioning
f) Operation, maintenance and safety manuals in ten copies
g) Requirement of special tools and tackles, if any, for subsequent

maintenance
h) Detail drawing and specifications of all wearing out parts and

parts subject to breakage during normal operating conditions.
i) List of spare parts with drawings, sketches, specifications and

manufacturer’s catalogues.


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03.04 Questionnaire
Type :
Operation :
No. of floating idlers :
Load Cells Details :
Overload protection
Capacity :
Flow Rate Indicator Type/Locations :
Flow totalizer Type/ locations :
Accuracy :
Calibration :
Type of speed sensor :
No. of machined idlers :
Concentricity of machined idlers :


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GS – 06/ 04, VIBRO - FEEDERS:
04.00 SCOPE OF WORK

manufacture, fabrication, assembly, testing and inspection, painting
packing, dispatch, transportation, delivery FOR Purchaser’s site,
unloading, handling and storage at site, erection, erection supervision,
testing, inspection, commissioning, guarantee testing and handing over
to the client including all electrics and standard accessories of Vibratory
feeders as covered under this specification.
The scope of the Tenderer shall be deemed to include all

such items which although are not specifically mentioned in the
specification, but are needed to make the equipment complete in all
respect for its safe, reliable, efficient and trouble free operation.
following:
a) Mechanical
 Design capacity to be considered as 120% of rated capacity.

 Each equipment shall be complete in all respect including, its drive
units, cables, safety switches, structural, mechanical and other
standard accessories including feed and discharge chutes with dust
hood, feed control gate etc.

required for mounting and supporting the equipment and feed
chute.
b) Electricals and controls
3. All fixing bolts and nuts including foundation bolts shall be included in
the scope of supply of Tenderer.
4. Two years maintenance spares.
5. Commissioning spares as required during testing and commissioning of

the equipment.
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7. Required quantity of initial fill of oil, grease, lubricants, hydraulic fluid etc.
and other consumables which are necessary for cleaning/ flushing
including erection, testing and commissioning the equipment shall be in
the scope of supply of the Tenderer.
8. Necessary tools and tackles for each equipment required for

9. Statutory approval wherever required shall be taken by the Tenderer for

the equipment being supplied by them from relevant state/ central
authorities.
10. The scope of work shall stand supplemented by such details as are
given in this specification, tender drawing, and instruction to the
Tenderer, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), or any other part of the
document.
1. General
All equipment shall be designed, manufactured, supplied, erected,

tested and commissioned in accordance with relevant Indian Standards
and International Standard where applicable in addition to the
requirement mentioned herein.
The Supplier shall make his own calculation in respect of motor kilowatt
to ensure satisfactory performance of the equipment.
Standardisation of components and assemblies shall be carried out to

the maximum possible extent to ensure interchange-ability.
All equipment shall be designed such that all components are easily
2. Equipment Specification (Mechanical)
a. Vibratory feeders shall be of generally electro-mechanical type (any

other type shall be indicated in data sheet for respective equipment).
The vibrating units of the feeders shall be of unbalanced motor type. The
vibrating feeders and their mounting arrangement shall be properly
designed to suit the scheme. It shall be ensured that no vibration is
transmitted to the supporting/ surrounding structures. The troughs of the
feeders shall be of tray type construction and shall be made out of

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minimum 6 mm thick MS plate (IS: 2062-1992). 10 mm thick liner (SAIL

Hard) shall be provided inside the trough along its length and cross
section. The trough liner shall be provided with adequate side guard to
avoid spillage. The trough shall be covered with dust tight hoods with
provision of cut out and flange for dust extraction. The equipment will be
provided with enclosed dust proof vibrators (un-balanced masses).
b. All the feeders shall be of suspended type unless otherwise mentioned

in data sheets. Each vibrating feeder shall be supplied complete with
supporting structures, feed chutes, manually operated feed control
gates, hood cover, electrics, plates and fixing nuts and bolts, suspension
rods, ropes, turn buckets etc. All the four suspension ropes shall be
provided with turn-buckle arrangement for adjustment of feeder height
and inclination.
c. The successful Tenderer shall ensure that minimum amount of assembly

will be required for erection and commissioning of equipment at site. Site
welding etc. shall be avoided as far as possible
d. The feeders shall be of robust construction and of balanced design.
e. SAIL hard liner of 10 mm thick shall be provided in feed chute
f. All bolts except those with nyloc nuts shall be provided with lock nuts
and spring washers.
g. No cast iron parts shall be used (except for pillow block with FG - 260)
h. Equipment shall be designed such that all components are easily

accessible for inspection, repair and maintenance
04.02 DOCUMENTATION
a. General arrangement drawing with bill of material of equipment

showing overall dimension, motor kW, drive arrangement etc. along
with load data, weight etc.
b. Supplier's name for components (like motors, coupling, gearbox etc.)

catalogues for these items shall be furnished.
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d. List of recommended spares for two years maintenance of plant and

e. List of tools and tackles to be supplied with the plant and equipment.
f. Duly filled up questionnaire.
g. The Tenderer has to furnish one copy of the specification drawing duly
signed by him as a token of acceptance along with the list of deviation
from tender documents.
04.03 QUESTIONNAIRE
The Tenderer shall furnish the following questionnaire and submit with his
offer. This data shall form a part of the contract with Successful Tenderer.
01. Name and address of the Tenderer :
02. Previous experience of the Tenderer :
03. List of similar equipment supplied :

along with user’s certificate
04. Is it the Tenderer's intention, if awarded :

The contract, to comply fully in all respects
with Purchaser’s specifications covering
the work? If not, he shall state specific
exception in details.
05. Location / Nos. off :
06. Type of feeder & Designation

:
07. Capacity through :
08. Material of construction of different parts :
09. Total weight and weight of individuals parts :
10. Type of liner and thickness :
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a) KW rating :
b) RPM :
c) Type :
GS – 06/ 05, VIBRATORY DECK/ VIBRATORY GRIZZLY:
05.00 Scope
 The scope of work of the Tenderer shall include design, engineering,

manufacture, fabrication, assembly,painting, testing and inspection,
unloading, handling and storage at site, insurance during storage,
erection, testing, inspection, commissioning, guarantee testing and
handing over to the client including all electrics and standard
accessories of screens.
The scope of the Tenderer shall be deemed to include all

such items which although are not specifically mentioned in the
specification, but are needed to make the equipment complete in all
 The scope of supply and services of the Tenderer shall include the
following:
a) Mechanical
 Each equipment shall be complete in all respect including, its

drive units, cables, safety switches, hoods, sealing materials,
structural, mechanical and other standard accessories along
with feed chute, discharge chute and manual feed control gate.

required for mounting and supporting the equipment & drive with
floor / bins.
b) All Electricals and controls
05.01 Technical Specification
1. Code & Standards
The design, manufacture, inspection and testing of Vibrating Grizzly

Feeder shall comply with all the currently applicable statutes,
regulations and safety codes in the locality where the equipment is to

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be installed. The Vibrating deck shall conform to the latest edition of

standards and codes. Other internationally acceptable
standards/codes, which ensure equal or higher performance than those
specified, shall also be accepted. Nothing in this specification shall be
construed to relieve the contractor of the required statutory
responsibility.
2. Technical requirement
a. The vibrating Deck shall be of mechanical type.
b. The vibrating deck shall be capable to segregate the desired

size of material. The width of vibrating grizzly feeder shall
match to feed the material uniformly over the entire length of
subsequent equipment.
c. The deck area excluding solid deck area shall be minimum 0.75
m2 per 100 tonnes/hr of incoming feed. Inclination of the grizzly
pan shall be so selected so as to ensuing proper flow ability of
material on the deck without any hindrance.
d. The equipment shall be designed in such a manner that

choking does not occur during operation, particularly during
rainy season.
e. The deck shall be designed in such a way that there is no
deposition of material other than the oversize on the top of
screen deck.
3. Constructional Features
a. The deck shall have continuous solid deck section in the impact
zone under direct material fall and remaining deck shall be
fitted with perforated deck assembly.
b. The solid deck section shall be provided with replaceable SAIL

HARD or equivalent liner plate of adequate thickness.
c. The perforated deck shall be wear resistant and shall be rigidly

fixed with main frame along the length of grizzly deck.
d. The Vibrating deck shall be mounted on the floor with the help
of helical springs made of alloy steel. No rubber / synthetic
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e. Suitable sealing arrangement shall be provided between the

vibrating structure and chute work to avoid dust nuisance in the
surrounding area. Proper arrangement to avoid dust ingress
into lubricant of eccentric shafts shall be provided. Necessary
arrangements shall be provided for maintaining the complete
vibratory assembly.
f. In case V-belt drive to avoid loosening of sheave mounted on

eccentric shaft, suitable arrangement like taper bush or dobicon
coupling shall be provided. Marker plate to indicate stroke
length and stroke angle shall be provided.
g. The motor shall be located such that there is no Impact of any

material on the motor.
05.02 Drawing & documents to be submitted by the successful bidder
1 List of drawings /data to be submitted along with tender
The Tenderer shall submit adequate sets of following technical

drawings & technical data/ information with tender for vibrating deck
without which the tender shall be considered as incomplete & may not
be considered for acceptance.
a) General description of design consideration and all the assumption

made by the supplier.
b) Specification of individual equipment indicating capacity (rated and

designed), dimension, drive ratings, safety factors, drive details,
duty rating, weight of individual equipment, weight of heaviest part,
etc.
c) Make and model of equipment/parts/components.
d) Specification of materials of construction of major parts/

components along with standards and chemical composition.
e) Catalogues/leaflets for all equipment including bought-out items.

Details of bought-out items with makes shall be given separately.
f) G.A. drgs for the equipment/ system including sections and details
giving relevant information, binding dimension, loads for designing
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g) Standard/ special accessories being considered for supply along

with the equipment.
h) Requirement of tools and tackles for erection and maintenance.
i) Requirement of utilities and services.
j) Deviation from tender document.
k) Duly filled in questionnaire
2 List of drawing/documents to be furnished by the Successful

Tenderer
The following drawing/document shall be submitted by the Successful

Tenderer within one month of placement of order:
a. General arrangement drawing of equipment showing full details of

screens, feeders, chutes, hoods etc in plan and section along with
design calculations.
b. Calculation sustaining the screen / feeder size selection and motor
power calculation
c. Foundation outline drawing with load data, pocket sizes and
location, foundation bolts and inserts details as required.
d. Fixture details, load data and special erection instruction with

allowable tolerances as required.
e. Specification of oils and lubricants and other consumables and their

quantity and frequency of change.
f. Motor list including kW rating
g. Technical data sheet
3 List of drawings/ documents to be furnished along with equipment

by the Successful Tenderer.
a. Sets of all Approved GA drawings and motor data sheets,

complete assembly and sub assembly drawings of the
equipment together with one copy of good quality polyester
reproducible.
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together with one copy of reproducible.
c. Engineering and design calculations
d. Test and warranty certificate for each item of equipment
e. Test reports and inspection reports
f. Instruction manuals for testing and commissioning
g. Operation, maintenance and safety manuals
h. Requirement of special tools and tackles, if any, for subsequent

maintenance
3. Detail drawing and specifications of all wearing out parts and

4. List of spare parts with drawings, sketches, specifications and

manufacturer’s catalogue (two sets and one reproducible and/or
two sets of catalogues)
05.03 QUESTIONNAIRE
Tenderer.

15. Is it the Tenderer's intention, if awarded :

the contract, to comply fully in all respects
with Purchaser’s specifications covering
the work? If not, he shall state specific
exception in details.
16. Location / Nos. off
17. Designation


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18. Capacity through
19. Drive details & rating (kW, rpm etc.)
20. Deck size( mm x mm), Panel size & inclination
21. Material of construction of deck plate & other parts
22. Liner material used, type, thickness, fixing arrangement.
23. Screen cloth/ plate specification and type of perforation
24. Control details
25. Gross weight of equipment (t) and weight of individuals parts
26. Weight of heaviest part
27. Foundation load data for screens & feeders for design of
building
28. Duty
29. Special features if any
30. Any other information as the tenderer thinks necessary for

installation
31. Guarantee efficiency of the screen
32. Details of spring, i.e. material composition, wire dia , free length
etc.
33. Whether anti- vibration pads have been provided below spring
base plate
34. a) Stroke and amplitude of vibration

b) Limits of adjustment of amplitude & stroke
35. Gear Boxes

a) Make :
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d) Torque rating (kg-m) :
36. Couplings
a) Make and type of high :
speed couplings
b) Make and type of low :
speed couplings
c) Weight (kg) :
26. Bearing
Make :
Expected life (hrs) :


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GS – 06/ 06, GATES (ALL EXCEPT DIVERTER GATES):
06.00 SCOPE OF WORK
01. The scope of work of the Tenderer shall include design,

engineering, manufacture, fabrication, assembly, painting,
testing and inspection, packing, dispatch, transportation,
delivery FOR Purchaser’s site, unloading, handling and
storage at site, insurance during storage, erection, testing,
inspection, commissioning, guarantee testing and handing
over to the client including all electrics and standard
accessories of screens..
The scope of the Tenderer shall also be deemed to

include all such items which although are not specifically mentioned in
the specification, but are needed to make the equipment complete in all
following:
 All fixing bolts and nuts shall be included in the scope of supply of
Tenderer.
 Two years spares for each type of gates.
 Commissioning spares as required during testing and

commissioning of the conveyor system.
The scope of work shall stand supplemented by such details as are

given in this specification, tender drawing, and instruction to the
Tenderer, General Conditions of Contract (GCC) or any other part of the
document.
1. Only the broad specifications covering the technical requirements for the
equipment to be supplied are indicated. It is not the intent of this
specification to specify complete details of the equipment including
design and manufacture. The Successful Tenderer shall carry out
detailed design, engineering and manufacture in a manner that shall
ensure smooth and trouble free performance of the equipment as a
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2. The Tenderer shall ensure that minimum amount of assembly is

necessary for erection and commissioning of equipment at site. Site
welding shall be avoided as far as possible.
3. All components shall be designed and tested in accordance with latest

Indian Standards unless stated otherwise & agreed to.
4. All components shall be manufactured with material of approved quality

& best of workmanship. The equipment shall be shop assembled for
checking operation and accuracy of parts
5. All working parts of the equipment shall be suitably located for

convenient operation, inspection, lubrication, repairs & easy replacement
Rod gates shall be fitted between the bunker & equipment below like
feeder/screens etc. to control the feed rate and to isolate the
equipment from the bunker during maintenance. The gate shall be
normally in partial /full open position and shall be controlled manually.
The gates shall be fabricated from rolled steel of minimum ISMC 200
section. All rods shall be of minimum 32mm dis diameter that ensures
no bending and MOC shall be high carbon steel. The spacing between
rods shall be decided based on size of material stored in hopper/ bin &
direct material load. The tapered ends of the rod shall rest on square
bars placed beyond zone of discharge. A tray shall be provided on the
hopper for storing the rods. The rod gates shall be in 2 rows. The
direction of removal of rods shall be such that it shall not come in the
way of vibro-feeder suspension arrangement.
6. Sector gates shall be biparting clamshell type fitted below bins/ bunkers
and shall be electrically operated to regulate the discharge of material
from the bins/ bunkers. Sector gates shall be constructed out of
materials having good resistance against impact and sliding wear rolled
plates (Fe 570) after hardening and tempering to HRC 25-3 with 10 thk.
SAILHARD liner. The material of pin shall be C-40 (IS: 1570 – 1979).
The sector gears used shall be made of cast steel grade 23-24 (IS: 1030
– 1989) or EN-8 or equivalent and the teeth shall match perfectly to
render noiseless and smooth service in operation. Wear resistant liner
plate of suitable material shall be provided. Liner shall be provided on
the gate main body and bottom portion. Antifriction ball and roller
bearings shall be used throughout.
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nuts or washers. Stud or body bolts shall not be used as fasteners for
mechanical items.
 Manual lubrication nipples shall be provided for all the bearings.
7. The motor operated flap gates shall be provided in transfer chutes as

specified and shall be complete with electrically operated actuators. The
gates shall be of robust construction and suitable for trouble free
operation.
 The flap gates shall be used to divert the flow of material received from
feeding conveyor to the receiving conveyors. The gates shall be
operated by an electromechanical linear actuator. The actuators will be
mounted on the chute body/ or on a working / maintenance platform.
 The gate body shall be fabricated out of 10 mm thick MS plates with

wear resistant, replaceable liners. The liners will be bolted by counter
sunk bolts. The thickness of the liners shall be adequate so as to give
minimum 3 years operating life. The gate plate shall be 12 thick MS
plate with suitable liner.
 The gate shall be capable of changing the direction of material on

remote mode of control even when the material is being discharged
from the feeding conveyor pulley. A hand wheel arrangement shall be
provided at the motor side of the actuator for operating the gate
manually (Max effort 25 kg). The hand wheel shall be interlocked with
the motor shaft to avoid simultaneous operation in dual mode.
 The equipment shall be capable of being operated for at least 15

switching per hour at rated load and thrust and shall be suitable for 10
Nos. consecutive switching at rated load and thrust. The equipment
shall be shop tested to prove the requirement.
 The motor rating for the actuator shall be so selected as to provide

sufficient thrust (min. 2500 kg) for operation of the flap gates against
the moving weight of material and/or flap gate.
 The flap gate travel shall be in the range of 60° to 70°. Limit switches
shall be provided to indicate extreme positions. Lever arm shall be
provided between actuator and flap gate shaft for obtaining required
thrust. Each gate shall be provided with a shaft, a hand lever and self
aligning type antifriction bearings with adequate sealing for dust
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 The actuators shall be capable of preventing any over travel. Suitable

travel dependent limit switches controlling the travel; of the flap gates
on either direction shall provided. These shall be placed internal to the
drive unit and shall be completely dust-proof. The limit switches shall
be capable of adjustments to vary to total length of travel of the gates.
 Suitable thrust dependent limit switches shall be provided. This shall

trip off the actuator motor in case of excessive thrust due to jamming
the gates during its travel in either direction.
 Provision for alternative manual operation shall also be made using

declutchable hand wheel. The diameter of hand wheel shall be
selected considering a 25 kg (max.) force to be applied by a single
operator.
 Suitable stiffening arrangement shall be provided between the two

faces of the gate plate. At the end of the travel the total length of edge
of flap gate shall rest on a suitable projected surface from chute to
prevent leakage of material through the available clearance between
chute and flap gate.
 Suitable self aligned double row ball bearings of approved make in dust
tight housing shall carry the gate shaft
 For standardisation purposes, only one standard type of actuator (of

2500 kg thrust load) of flap gates shall be provided. Flap gate actuator
as a whole and individual component wise shall be completely
interchangeable for all locations.
 The material of gate and actuator shaft shall be EN-8 or equivalent

material. The diameter of the shaft shall be suitable for motor stalled
conditions and associated twisting.
8. Rack & Pinion Gates shall be of two types, i.e. motorised actuator
operated or manually operated. All clauses below under “Motorised
Rack & Pinion Gate” shall be applicable for manually operated Rack &
Pinion Gates also, except that the mode of operation shall be manually
and hence actuators, drives etc. are only for the motorised type.
9. Motorised Rack & Pinion Gates
 The gate shall be fitted in the transfer chutes between the bunkers /
hoppers and feeders to control the feed rate to the feeder. During

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maintenance of equipment lying below the hopper / bunker, the gate

shall be utilised for restraining fall of material from the hopper / bunker.
 The gate shall be normally in partial / full open position. Actuator shall
be provided for opening & closing of the gate. In case of by-passing the
actuator, the gates opening shall be controlled by the hand chains
(manually).
 The actuator operated rack & pinion gates shall be suitable for closing
and opening the gate with hopper / bunker full.
 All components shall be designed and tested in accordance with latest

IS Specification unless stated otherwise and agreed to. In such case
where Indian Standards are not available reputed International
standards shall be followed.
 Rack and Pinion Gates shall be fabricated from rolled steel plates and
section of minimum ISMC 200. It shall be complete in all respects
including gates plate, frame work, operating chains, sprockets, gear
rack and pinion, rollers etc. The gates plate shall have wear resistant
liners and shall slide over rollers mounted on anti-friction bearings. The
nos of rollers shall be such the gate is supported on minimum 3 nos
rollers at any position. The gate plate shall be properly stiffened to
avoid distortion of gate plate. The flap shall be made of minimum 12
mm thick plates and lined. Material of construction for various elements
shall be:-
Gate plate Gate plates to be made from 20 thk ms plates conforming

to IS : 2062 and to be suitably lined with sail hard plates
of 16mm thk.
Pin C-45 / EN-8
Liner Material SAIL HARD
16 thk. On Gate plate & 10 thk. On side walls.
Rack EN-8 / C-45
Hardness-225 BHN (min)
Pinion EN-8 / C-45
Hardness-250 BHN (min)
Roller EN-8 on Ball bearing.
 The pull required to operate the gate manually (on actuator bypass)
shall not exceed 25 kg when operating under a loaded bunker / hopper.


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nut or grip washers. Stud or body bolts shall not be used as fasteners
for mechanical items.
 Gear boxes used shall be of approved make.
06.02 DOCUMENTATION
a. General arrangement drawing of each type of gates showing overall

dimension, profile, material of construction, weight etc.
b. List of commissioning spares proposed by the Tenderer.
c. List of spares for two years operation.
d. Duly filled up questionnaire.
2. List of drawings to be submitted for approval by successful

tenderer
Drawings listed hereinafter shall be submitted to the Purchaser/

MECON for approval, starting within one month of issue of letter of
intent and prior to the commencement of fabrication.
a) General arrangement drawing of each type of gates showing overall

dimension, profile, material of construction, weight, bill of materials etc.
b) In addition to the above, the Purchaser/ Consultant reserve the right to
insist on submission of calculations/ for component selection.
3. Drawing/data/calculation for reference to be submitted by

successful tenderer
- Procedure for testing and commissioning.

- Instruction for storage /erection, testing & commissioning.
06.03 QUESTIONNAIRE
Tenderer.

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01 Name and address of the Tenderer :
02 Previous experience of the Tenderer :
03 List of similar equipment supplied :
05 List of drgs./ literatures enclosed with :

the offer.
06 List of gates with details :


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GS – 06/ 07, MOTORIZED DIVERTER GATES:
07.00 Scope
The scope of work of the Tenderer shall include design, engineering,

manufacture, fabrication, assembly, testing and inspection, painting,
to the client including all electrics and standard accessories of
Motorised Diverter Gates as covered under this specification.
The equipment shall be designed as per design criteria given below:
I. Hierarchy of Specifications
a) Technical Specification
b) General Technical Specification (GTS)
e) Indian Electricity Rules & statutory requirements of
Central Govt. and State Govt.
Equipment complying with other recognised Standards such as IEC,

BS, VDE, and IEEE will also be considered if it ensures performance
equivalent to or superior to Indian Standards.
The components and materials used and the equipment supplied shall
conform to high standards of design, engineering and workmanship
and shall be suitable for efficient operation and reliable service in steel
plant conditions.
II. Design Basis
 Design capacity of equipment - 20% more than designed

stream capacity of feed conveyor to be considered while
calculating motor power
 Pillow blocks
a) Material - cast iron (FG – 260) / cast steel

b) Bearing - Self aligning spherical roller bearing
h) Life - 40,000 working hrs (min.)
i) Construction - Horizontal split type (one end fixed
and the other end expansion type)

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 Reducer
a) Service rating of 1.5 times the calculated shaft kW and

thermal capacity of gear box shall be better or equal to
that of motor
b) Material - fabricated or cast steel
c) KW rating shall be not less than 1.25 times the

motor kW. Higher value of `a’ or `c' will be
considered
e) No worm gear except for travelling gate
 All equipment shall be designed, manufactured, supplied, erected,

tested and commissioned in accordance with relevant Indian
Standards and International Standard where applicable in addition to
the requirement mentioned herein.
 The Supplier shall make his own calculation in respect of motor kilowatt
to ensure satisfactory performance of the equipment.
 Standardisation of components and assemblies shall be carried out to

the maximum possible extent to ensure interchange ability.
 All equipment shall be designed such that all components are easily
 The gate shall be capable to allow half flow on to each receiving

conveyor or full flow on to one conveyor or to the other conveyor.
 The gate casing shall be fabricated out of 10 mm thick MS plates with

liners and conical portion of the diverter shall be made of 10 mm thick
MS with 5 mm thick stainless steel/ 10 thk. SAIL HARD liners. The
gate shall move inside a totally enclosed steel framework mounted
below the discharge hood of the feeding conveyor. Positive to and fro
motion for the two positions shall be imparted to the gate supporting

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frame through rack and pinion arrangement driven by bevel geared

drive. Material of construction of the pinion and rack shall be minimum
C45 or EN8. Adequate stiffeners for strengthening the two sides of
diverter to be provided to avoid any distortion due to material impact.
 The conical gate shall be guided on top and shall slide over rollers at
bottom. The rollers shall be provided with anti-friction bearings and the
gate shall be supported on minimum 3 nos roller at all positions.
 The gate shall be capable of changing the direction of material on

remote mode of control even when the material is being discharged
from the conveyor pulley.
 The drive shaft shall be made of C45. Antifriction ball / roller bearings
shall be used throughout.
 Speed of the gate shall be 30 mm / sec.
 Two numbers Limit switches for positioning and position indication

shall be provided such that if one fails the other indicates the position.
For mid positions, if required, additional position indicator shall be
provided.
 Provision for manual operation of the gate shall also be provided at the
extended motor shaft. Manual force required shall not exceed 25 kg.
 Rubber buffers on the gate shall be provided at both ends inside the
casing.
 The gate shall be supported on the steel floor beams.
 2 numbers inspection windows (hinged type and dust tight) shall be

provided on drive side of the casing.
 All bolts except those with nyloc nuts shall be provided with lock nuts
or spring washers.
 No cast iron parts shall be used (except for pillow blocks).
07.02 DOCUMENTATION
a. General arrangement drawing of gates showing overall dimension,


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profile, material of construction, weight etc.

b. List of commissioning spares proposed by the Tenderer.
c. List of spares for two years operation.
d. Duly filled up questionnaire.
2. List of drawings to be submitted for approval by successful

tenderer
Drawings listed hereinafter shall be submitted to the Purchaser/

MECON for approval, starting within one month of issue of letter of
intent and prior to the commencement of fabrication.
a) General arrangement drawing of gates showing overall dimension,

profile, material of construction, weight, bill of materials etc.
b) In addition to the above, the Purchaser/ Consultant reserve the right to
insist on submission of calculations/ for component selection.
3. Drawing/data/calculation for reference to be submitted by

successful tenderer
- Procedure for testing and commissioning.

- Instruction for storage /erection, testing & commissioning.
a) For reference & records.
i. Part list, bill of materials and specification.
ii. Major sub-assembly drawings of drive, safety features,

lubrication details etc.
iii. List of spares, consumables, special tools and tackles.
iv. Operation and maintenance manuals.
07.03 Questionnaire
Tenderer.

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04. Location / Nos. off
05. Designation
06. Capacity through
07. Material of construction of different parts
08. Total weight and weight of individuals parts
09. Type of liner and thickness
10. Motors
a) KW rating :
b) RPM :
c) Type :
11. Gear Boxes
a) Make :
b) Type :
d) Torque rating (kg-m) :
12. Couplings
a) Make and type of couplings :
13. Type of Limit Switches :


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GS – 06/ 08, CRANES, HOISTS ETC.:
DOUBLE GIRDER EOT CRANE
08-A-00 DOUBLE GIRDER EOT CRANE
08-A-01 The scope of work covers design, manufacture, fabrication/assembly,

shop testing, painting, supply, storage, erection, obtaining necessary
statutory clearances testing & commissioning of cranes complete with
electricals and standard accessories with attachments to be installed as
covered in data sheets in Technical Specifications. Relevant codes and
practices for the cranes shall be used.
 All the equipment shall be of reputed make and proven quality with
regard to their performance. The make shall be as per approved list of
Purchaser/Consultant.
 The crane shall be inspected and tested during different stages of its
manufacture (starting from raw materials till the completion of the
crane) by the Purchaser/ his authorized representative at the Supplier's
or his sub supplier’s works as per the inspection procedure mutually
agreed between the Purchaser or his authorized representative and the
Supplier. Inspection shall be regarded as a check up and shall be in no
way binding on the Purchaser.
08-A-02 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
i) General
i) EOT cranes shall be designed, manufactured and tested in accordance

with the latest revision of IS: 807, 3177 and 4137.
ii) The no of poles for the motors shall be as given below:-
Hoist Ct motion LT motion

motion
No of poles for motor for
8 6 6
DG EOT Cranes
6 4 4
SG- EOT / US EOT Cranes
iii) The crane components shall be standardized to keep the number of

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iv) All parts requiring replacement or inspection or lubrication shall be

easily accessible without the need for dismantling of other equipment
or structures. All electrical cables shall be so laid that they are not
liable to be damaged and can be easily inspected and maintained and
when necessary any damaged cable can be accessed and replaced
individually.
v) All components for cranes of identical capacity and duty shall be

interchangeable. Cranes of the same capacity and duty shall be
identical in all respect unless otherwise required.
vi) No cast iron parts shall be used except for electrical equipment and no
wood or other combustible material shall be used unless specifically
mentioned otherwise. Deviations, if any, to this clause shall be
permitted only with the specific approval of the Purchaser.
vii) All machinery or equipment included under this specification must be

equipped with safety devices and clearances to comply with
recognized standards and Purchaser's requirements along with safety
codes and statutes prevalent at the place of installation of the
equipment.
viii) For welded construction such as that of bridge girders, end carriages,
rope drums, gear-boxes etc. steel shall be as per IS: 2062-1992
quality. For welding these members low hydrogen electrodes shall be
used.
ix) All wheels, couplings, open gears etc. shall be provided with covers,
opening on strong hinges. All heavy covers shall be provided with
inspection windows. Minimum thickness of such steel covers shall be
3.15mm.
x) Where down shop leads are located below runway rails, guards shall
be provided on the crane to prevent the hoist ropes from coming in
contact with down shop leads.
xi) All bolts except those with nyloc nuts shall be provided with grip lock
nuts or spring washers.
xii) For outdoor cranes all electrical and mechanical equipment which are
exposed to weather shall be completely covered or made weather
proof. The covers shall be segmental to facilitate easy dismantling and


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assembly.
xiii) The end carriages shall be fitted with substantial safety stops to
prevent the crane from falling more than 25 mm in the event of
breakage of a track wheel, bogie or axle. These stops shall not
interfere with the removal of wheels.
xiv) Fasteners for pedestal blocks, motors, gear-boxes etc. shall be easily
removable from the top. Studs or body bound bolts shall not be used
as fasteners for mechanical items except for fixing cover.
xv) Power & control cables shall be clamped in-groups separately. All
trailing cables shall be clamped with PVC or non-metallic clamps.
Group de-rating factor shall be appropriately taken according to the
recommendations of the cable manufacturers based on the method of
laying and number of cables being laid together.
xvi) Guards of approved design, which will push forward off the track, any
object placed across it, shall be attached to each end of the end
carriages.
xvii) Parts of steel frames carrying machinery shall be provided with

doubling plates of adequate thickness, riveted or welded and machined
to true surface.
xviii) Defects in the material like fractures, cracks, blow holes, lamination,
pitting etc. are not allowed. Rectification of any such flaw is permissible
only with the approval of the Purchaser.
ii) Tolerances: The Tenderer / Supplier shall ensure that the crane shall
be manufactured as per the tolerances specified below :
(i) Span over LT wheels : + 6 mm upto 40

metres
(ii) Wheel base
LT : + 5 mm
 CT : + 3 mm
(iii) Difference in diagonal
 LT : + 5 mm
 CT : + 3 mm
(iv) Long travel wheel alignment : + 1 mm
(v) Tilt of wheels or balancer axle : + 1 mm/1000 mm
(Horizontal & Vertical)
(vi) Trolley wheel gauge :  + 3 mm upto 7500

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: mm span
 + 5 mm above
7500 mm span
(vii) Trolley track gauge :  + 3 mm upto 7500
: mm span
 + 5 mm above
7500 mm span
(viii) Difference in height between trolley
rails (H) in relation to the trolley track
gauge (S) shall be within the
following tolerances:
`S' (mm) `H' (mm)
Upto 2500 : 4
Above 2500 and upto 4500 Above : 6
4500 : 10
(ix) Horizontal bend of girder in plan : Span / 2000
:
(x) Shift of the web plates of main & end : H / 200
girders from vertical over height `H’ :
measured near the mid span & close
to the main diaphragm.
(xi) Twist of the main girder : Span / 1500
(xii) Axis of the flange plates from the axis : H / 250
of the beam
(xiii) Tolerances on camber
 Upto 4 mm : (+) 4
(-) 0
:
 Above 4 mm and upto 8 mm. (+) 5
(-) 0
:
 Above 8 mm and upto 16 mm. (+) 6.3
(-) 0
:
 Above 16 mm and upto 31.5 mm (+) 8
(-) 0
:
 Above 31.5 mm and upto 63 mm (+) 10
(-) 0
(xiii) Over buffer length : + 5 mm
(Over buffer dimension on two sides :
shall be same)
(xiv) Height of center of buffer : + 5 mm
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iii) The crane after erection shall be tested as follows :
i) Insulation tests mentioned in IS: 3177-1999.
ii) Deflection Test: The deflection test of the bridge girders shall
be carried out as per IS: 3177-1999. After the deflection test
with safe working load, the crane shall be tested for deflection
with 25% overload and there shall not be any permanent set
after the removal of the load. The deflection of the bridge girder
shall not exceed 1/900 of span with the fully loaded trolley at
the middle of the span.
iii) Speed Tests :
a) All motion of the crane shall be tested with rated load and
speed (together) and the speeds shall be attained within the
tolerance limit.
b) All motions of the crane shall be tested with 25% over load in
which case the specified speeds need not be attained but the
crane shall show itself capable of dealing with the overload
without difficulty.
iv) Brake Tests :
a) The hoist brakes shall be capable of braking the movement with

rated as well as overload. However, the braking path with rated
load shall not exceed hoisting speed/120.
b) The long travel and cross travel brakes shall be capable of

arresting the motion within a distance in meters equal to 10% of
the speed in meters/min. and the retardation due to braking
shall not exceed the values as given in the table below:
Working Retardation, according to percentage

condition number of driving wheels, (in m/sec2)
100 50 25
Outdoor 0.9 0.45 0.25
(When u = 0.12)
Indoor 1.5 0.75 0.40
(When u = 0.2)
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At the manufacturers’ works, dimensional tests, load test, deflection

test and permanent set tests shall be carried out. At the purchaser’s
premises, all functional tests including height of lifts, hook approach,
speed tests (with and without load), brake tests, limit switch operations,
safety / emergency switch operation and other tests as per IS 3177
shall be carried out. Load test, deflection test and permanent set tests
shall also be carried out once again at purchaser’s premises until and
unless the same is waved off in writing for a specific reason.
iv) STRUCTURAL DETAILS :
i) The crane bridges shall be of welded double/single web box

construction and shall be designed as per IS: 807-1976 and/or
AISE NO. 6. The materials of construction shall be weldable mild
steel in compliance with the relevant standard. However, high
strength weldable structural steel also may be used wherever
required in compliance with the relevant standards.
ii) The crane bridge girder up to 12-m span shall be in one piece.
Girders above 12 m span may be spliced. The number of such
splices shall not exceed 2 up to 36 m span. Beyond 36 m span,
the number of splices may be 3. Splices shall be designed to
resist all the forces and moments to which it is subjected to, plus
50% thereof.
However, in no case the strength developed by the splice shall

be less than 50% of the effective strength of the material.
Splices shall be proportioned and arranged so that the gravity

axis of the splice is in line with the gravity axis of the members
joined so as to avoid eccentricity of the loading.
iii) Black bolts shall not be used in the main structure of the cranes.
iv) Cross travel rail shall be fixed to the bridge girders by clamping
only and not by welding.
v) Transverse fillet welding on load carrying members shall be

avoided. All butt welds on tensile zone shall be X-rayed.
vi) Plates, bars, angles and where practicable other rolled sections
used in the load bearing members of structures shall not be less
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vii) The end carriages shall be of double web plate box construction
and shall be connected to the girders by welding at shop or by
large gusset plates and fitted bolts to ensure maximum rigidity.
Drop stops and jacking pads shall be built-in features of the
cranes. Full length checkered plate platforms shall be provided
along both sides of the cranes in order to ensure easy access to
crane crab, long travel gears and other parts. Safety railings shall
be provided on crane bridges and crab frame. Access to the
operator's cabin shall be via staircases only and not through
ladders. Platforms to facilitate inspection and dismantling of long
travel wheels and main current collectors shall be provided.
viii) Operator's cabin shall be of welded construction and located

below bridge girders. Closed operator's cabin shall be provided
with adequate glazing to ensure good vision in all directions and
glazing shall be accessible for cleaning from cabin itself.
ix) The closed cabins shall be equipped with circulating and exhaust
fans whereas open cabins shall have only circulating fans.
x) Air-conditioned cabins, if provided, shall be with double glazing &

heat insulation. The temperature inside the cabin shall be
maintained at 25+20 C.
xi) All the cabin floors shall be covered with heat and electrically
insulated material. The cabin shall also be equipped with
adjustable swivelling type upholstered chair.
xii) The crab frame shall be made of steel plates and rolled sections
in welded construction. Crab frame shall be fabricated in one
piece if there are no transport limitations. If the trolley is
fabricated in more than one piece due to transport limitation, the
design of the splice shall be such that one unit of mechanism
mounted on one part of the trolley, does not come over the other
part.
xiii) Foot-walks shall be of sufficient width to give at least 500 mm

clear passage at all points except between railing and bridge
drive where this clearance may be reduced to not less than 440
mm.
xiv) The platforms along the bridge girders and over the crab shall
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etc. for different mechanical and electrical components.
xv) The minimum thickness of checkered plates shall be 6 mm O/P

for indoor cranes & 8 mm O/P for outdoor cranes.
v) MECHANICAL DETAILS :
i) Rope drums
Rope drums shall be of cast steel or fabricated out of rolled steel

plates. Fabricated drums shall be stress relieved before
machining. The grooves of the drum shall be smooth finished.
Rope drum shall be flanged at both ends.
ii) Rope sheaves
Rope sheaves shall be of cast steel or fabricated out of rolled

steel plates.
iii) Wire ropes
The wire rope shall be hemp cored for all cranes. Ropes shall be
regular right hand lay as per IS : 2266-1989. The construction of
the ropes shall be 6 x 37 upto 16 mm diameter and 6 x 36 above
16 mm diameter.
iv) Hook block
The sheaves shall be fully encased in closed fitting guards

fabricated out of steel plates. Smooth opening shall be provided
in the guards to allow the free movement of rope, and holes shall
be provided for drainage of the oil.
v) Gears & gear-boxes
Straight and helical spur gearing shall be used for all motions.
Worm & bevel gearing shall not be used. All first reduction gears
shall have helical teeth. All pinions shall be integral with the shaft.
All gears shall be hardened and tempered alloy steel having
metric module. Overhung gears shall not be used.
Gear box shall be provided with inspection window, air-breather,

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Surface hardness for pinion shall be 255 to 300 BHN and for
gears it shall be 215 to 260 BHN. Difference in hardness of pinion
and gear shall not be less than 20 BHN. All cast steel gear shall
be tested by Gamma Ray. All gears shall be enclosed in oil tight
gear-boxes. Gearboxes shall be of high grade cast iron/cast steel
or fabricated and split at each shaft centerlines. Fabricated
gearboxes shall be stress relieved before machining. For
Cross-travel and Long-travel motions, horizontal gear-boxes shall
be used unless and until there is specific requirement for hook
approaches in which case CT shall be provided with vertically
gear-boxes with `T' split and dual (one standby) pump for
lubrication.
vi) Connection between rope drum & gear-box
Hoists drum will be connected to gearbox output shaft by means

of flexible drum or barrel couplings to cater for misalignment,
frame distortions etc. and also to facilitate removal of hoist drum.
For special application where flexible drum coupling/barrel
couplings cannot be used, flexible geared couplings may be
used.
vii) Wheels
Crab/crane wheels shall be double flanged. Wheels shall be

mounted in anti-friction roller bearing housed in `L' shaped
bearing brackets for easy removal during maintenance. Flange-
less wheels with guide rollers are also acceptable.
Solid wheels shall be of forged rolled/cast steel. Wheels from 400

mm diameter and above may consist of hardened, rolled / forged
steel tyre of not less than 60 mm thickness, shrunk on to cast iron
center. Minimum wheel diameter shall be 500mm for LT and
320mm for CT.
For process cranes of 100T Capacity and above and for Rotating
trolley cranes, wheels shall be of EN28M material. All Rotating
trolley cranes shall be on slew bearings of RotherDe (Germany)
make – (Wheel on rail type RT cranes are not acceptable).
For M7 and M8 duty cranes, automatic, controlled wheel-flange

lubrication shall be provided.
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Motor shaft shall be connected to the gearbox-input shaft through

flexible shock absorbing coupling. Rotating parts shall be suitably
covered by 3.15-mm thick sheet steel hinged covers for safety. In
case of single motor central drive for Long travel motion, output
shaft of the gear-box shall be connected to the line shaft through
half geared couplings. Intermediate lengths of the line shaft may
be connected through solid flange couplings. Half geared
couplings with floating shaft shall be provided between the wheel
and the wheel and the line shaft.
ix) Bearings & bearing housings
Anti-friction bearings shall be used throughout except where

required otherwise for technical reasons.
x) Buffers
Spring loaded type buffers shall be provided on all the 4 corners

of the bridge girders and the end carriages for cross and long
travel motions respectively. For process cranes of 100T Capacity
and above and for Rotating trolley cranes, LT buffers shall be
hydraulic/ pneumatic type of OLEO make.
xi) Brakes
Brakes shall be provided for all motions on the high-speed pinion

shaft of the gear train. For Hoist motion DCEM brakes shall be
provided. For CT and LT motion, AC hydraulic thruster brakes of
make as per GS-13 shall be used.
xii) Lubrication
Duel line centralized motorized grease lubrication system will be

used for for class M7 & M8 duty cranes. Progressive type
Grouped lubrication system with hand pump will be used for class
M1 to M6 duty cranes.. Lubrication of the gears and pinions in the
gear-boxes shall be splash fed from the sump.
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vi) Information to be furnished by the Tenderer along with the

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The tenderer shall submit adequate sets of following technical

drawings & technical data/ information with tender for cranes without
which the tender shall be considered as incomplete & may not be
considered for acceptance.
a) General arrangement drawings/clearance diagram of the cranes.

b) Filled up questionnaire
c) List of commissioning spares
d) List of spares for two (2) years normal operation and maintenance
e) List of special/ maintenance tools & tackles.
vii) List of drawings/ documents to be furnished by the successful

Tenderer for approval
a) General arrangement drawing of crane showing full details in plan

and sections.
b) General arrangement drawing of trolley/ hoist blocks.
c) Single Line Diagrams
d) Quality Assurance Plan for inspection.
e) Detail specification of motor indicating type, KW, rpm, starting
torque requirement, class of insulation, type of enclosure, frame
size etc.
f) Power requirement and control scheme.
g) Motor selection, brake selection, wire-rope selection calculations.
h) List of spares for 2 years normal maintenance.
viii) List of drawings/documents to be submitted along with

equipment by the successful Tenderer
a) GA drawings, complete assembly and sub assembly drawings

of the equipment.
b) Drawings of all equipment/component received from sub
supplier.
c) Test and warranty certificate for each item of equipment.
d) Test reports and inspection reports.
e) Instruction manuals for testing and commissioning.
f) Operation, maintenance and safety manuals.
g) Requirement of special tools and tackles.
h) Detail drawing list and specifications of all wearing out parts
and parts subject to breakage during normal operating
conditions.
i) List of spare parts with drawings, sketches, specifications and
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08-A-04 QUESTIONNAIRE (DOUBLE GIRDER CRANE)
1. DPR/TPR/ Crane No.

2. No. Off
3. Type of Crane
4. Supplier/ Make
5. Capacity (t)
6. Span (m)
7. Duty Class
8. Speeds (normal & Creep ) m/ min
a) Main hoist & creep
b) Aux. Hoist & creep
b) Cross travel
c) Long travel
9. Height of lift (m)
a) Main hook
Above floor
Below floor
b) Aux hook
Above floor
Below floor
10. Crane rail height above floor (m)
11. Max wheel load (t) (without impact)
12. Type of cabin
13. Type of hook:
a) Main hook
b) Aux hook
08. Location (Indoor/ Outdoor)
15. Hook approaches (m)
a) Main hook
b) Aux hook
16. No of rope falls, dia, construction,
& breaking strength for
a) Main hoist
b) Aux hoist
17. Gantry rail size
18. Crab rail size
19. Over buffer dimension (m)
20. Wheel base
21. Wheel diameter for
a) LT wheel
b) CT wheel
22. Handling attachments
23. Special features (weighing device etc)


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24. Motor:
( Type, kW, rpm starts/ hr enclosure etc)
a) Main hoist
b) Aux hoist
c) Cross travel
d) Long travel
25. Type of control for each motion with corresponding
characteristic curve :
26. Method of obtaining creep speed:
27. Power supply
- Power supply S.L.D:
- Electric equipment specification
28. Control voltage
29. Ambient temp/ Environment
30. Total weight of the crane (t)
31. Break up of crane weight (t)
a) Structural
b) Mechanical
c) Electrical
32. Total weight of the crab (t)
33. Code of design
34. General arrangement drawing, incorporating the front and side
elevations, plan, hook approaches, location of cabin/ pendant,
down shop lead, clearance dimension, handling attachments
and other relevant characteristics of the crane.
35. Details of swiveling / rotating arrangement, if any, along with
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SINGLE GIRDER EOT/US CRANE
08-B-00 SINGLE GIRDER EOT/US CRANE
08-B-01 The scope of work of the Tenderer shall consist of design, manufacture,
inspection, assembly, and painting at manufacturer’s shop as well as at
site after erection, supply and transportation to site, obtaining necessary
statutory clearances unloading and re-conservation at site, erection
testing & commissioning of Single Girder EOT / Under Slung Cranes of
various capacity.
08-B-02 Technical Specification
 Single girder cranes shall be designed, manufactured, assembled and

tested in accordance with the latest revision of IS:807, IS:3177,
IS:3938 and other relevant codes and practices for the cranes to be
used in steel plants, steel industry (IPSS) unless otherwise stated.
 The components of the hoist shall be designed, manufactured,

assembled and tested in accordance with the latest revision of IS:3938
and shall be of standard make.
 All working parts requiring replacement or inspection or lubrication

shall be easily accessible without the need for dismantling of other
equipment or structure.
 All electrical cables shall be so laid that they are not liable to be
damaged and can be easily inspected and tested.
 For out-door cranes all electrical and mechanical components which

are exposed to weather shall be completely covered or made weather
proof. The covers shall be in segments to facilitate easy dismantling
and assembly.
 No cast iron parts shall be used except for electrical equipment and no
wood or other combustible material shall be used unless specifically
mentioned otherwise.
 Where down shop leads are located below runway rails, guard shall be
provided on the crane to prevent the hoist ropes from coming in
contact with down shop leads.
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 All trailing cables shall be clamped with PVC or non-metallic clamps.
 Steel frames carrying machinery shall be machined to true surface.
 All gears and bearings shall be lubricated by splash lubrication/ grease

as required. All greasing points shall be easily accessible.
08-B-03 Structural Design
 The crane structure shall be designed in accordance with the latest

revision of IS:807.
 The bridge girder shall consist of main and an auxiliary structure where
necessary.
 End-carriages shall be fabricated from rolled steel sections or plates,
or both, welded together to form a box.
 End-carriages shall be of ample strength to resist all stresses likely to
be imposed on them under severe conditions, including collision with
other cranes or stops. The length of the end-carriage shall be such
that no other part of the crane is damaged in collision.
 The end-carriage shall be fitted with safety stops to prevent the crane
from falling more than 25 mm in the event of breakage of a track wheel
or axle. Suitable jacking pads shall be provided on each end-carriage
for jacking up the crane while changing track wheels.
 For single girder EOT cranes with central L.T. drive, full length M.S.
chequered plate platform shall be provided along the bridge girder for
mounting and access to long travel drive, current collection system,
control panels, etc. A clear head-room of minimum 2000 mm shall be
made available over the top of platform from the bottom cord of the
roof truss.
 Black bolts shall not be used in the load bearing structures of the
crane. Also high tensile friction grip bolts shall not be used unless
approved by the Purchaser.
 Bolts used in shear shall be fitted into reamed holes.
 Transverse fillet welding on the load carrying members shall be
avoided.
 All butt welds on structural members, subject to tensile stress, shall be
x-rayed.
 Plates, bars, angles and where practicable, other rolled sections used
in the load bearing members of the structure shall not be less than 6
mm thick.
 Steel sections and plates, used for construction shall be of the latest
revision of IS:2062 quality.

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08-B-04 Mechanical Equipment
a. Design of Mechanisms
Each mechanism of the crane shall be modular in construction

with built in facilities for easy dismantling and maintenance of each
assembly as an independent unit.
b. Rope Drums
Fabricated rope drum shall be stress relieved before machining.

For the cranes used in steel plants, the material of the rope drum shall
be limited to C.S. / M.S.
c. Wire Rope
The wire ropes shall be regular right hand lay hemp cores as per
IS: 2266/1989. However, ropes working under water and in corrosive
atmosphere shall be galvanized and shall have steel core. For rope
arrangement with 2 falls, wire rope shall be of non-spinning type. For
the cranes in steel plant, selection of wire rope shall be as per IPSS.
d. Rope Guides
Suitably designed rope guides with pressure ring/ rope tightener

shall be provided for each lead of rope from the rope drum to prevent
the rope from overriding, loosening or rope coming off the groove.
e. Rope sheaves
For cranes in steel plants, material shall be either CS/MS.

Bottom block sheaves shall be provided with suitable guards to retain
the rope in the sheave groove. Equalizer sheave/ bar shall be
arranged to turn and swivel to maintain rope alignment under all
circumstances.
f. Wheels
For single girder EOT cranes, the wheels for long travel motion
shall be double flanged with straight tread. The width of wheel tread
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hoists block, the wheels shall be single flanged with straight/ taper
tread to suit the track beams. Minimum diameter of the LT wheels for
S.G. EOT cranes shall be 320 mm. However, in case of steel plant
duty cranes the combination of wheel diameter and rail size shall be
ensured. Wheels shall be of forged/ rolled/ cast steel with minimum
hardness of 200 BHN in case of single girder under slung cranes
running on rolled steel joist and 300 BHN for EOT cranes and for
under slung cranes/ hoists running on wear resistant flats welded to
rolled steel joists. Minimum diameter of CT & LT wheels for under
slung cranes shall be 200 mm.
g. Long Travel Drive
a) For Single girder EOT Cranes
Individual wheel drive (one wheel in each end-carriage) shall be

provided when the crane span exceeds 13 meters. All parts of the long
travel drive shall be located above the platform and easily accessible.
The gear-box mounted on platform with foot mounted motor and brake
shall be connected with driving wheel by means of locating shaft and
flexible geared coupling. The use of open gearing, chain and sprocket,
pulley and belt etc. is not permitted.
b) For under Slung Cranes
Dual drive arrangement located at either end of each end

carriage shall be provided. Flange mounted geared motors may also
be used.
h. Hoist and Cross-Travel Drive
The hoist and cross travel motions shall be combined in one

block which shall be designed as per IS:3938/1983. It shall be ensured
that skidding does not occur under any condition.
The no of poles for the motors shall be as given below:-
Hoist Ct motion LT motion

motion
8 6 6
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i. Gearing and Gear-boxes
Straight and helical spur gearing in metric module shall be used

for all motions. Worm gearing shall not be used. All gears shall be of
hardened and tempered alloy steel with machine cut teeth. Hardness
for pinion shall be 220 BHN and for gears it shall be 200 BHN. All
gearings shall be enclosed in oil tight gear-boxes. Fabricated gear-
boxes shall be stress relieved before machining.
j. Bearings and Bearing Housing
Ball and roller anti-friction bearings shall be used throughout

unless otherwise specified. Anti-friction spherical roller bearings shall
be provided for live axles of travel wheels. Housings shall be split on
shaft centre line to permit removal of the shaft. The underside of the
base of each bearing pedestal shall be machined and shall bear upon
a machined surface.
k. Motors/ Couplings
For Hoists of capacity 5 T and above, the motor (Foot mounted B3

type) shall be connected to its gear drive by a flexible coupling. Flange
mounted motors (B5) may be used for Hoists of capacity below 5T and
also for all CT/ LT individual drives. In case of single motor central
drive for CT/ LT motion, foot mounted B3 type motors shall be
connected to its gear drive by a flexible coupling. Output shaft of the
gear-box shall be connected through solid flange couplings. Half-
geared couplings with floating shaft shall be provided between the
wheel and the line shaft.
l. Hook Blocks
Hook blocks shall be of enclosed type leaving openings for

ropes only so that ropes do not run off the sheaves. Standard
swivelling shank hooks, mounted on thrust bearings shall be used
unless otherwise specified.
m. Brakes
DC Electro-magnetic shoe brakes shall be provided for hoist motion of

5T or more Capacity. For hoist motion of less than 5T Capacity, DC
disc brakes may be used. For LT, CT and slew motions (in case of Jib
cranes), DC disc brakes shall be used.


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n. Buffers
The crane shall be provided with rubber buffers on the four

corners of the end-carriages unless otherwise specified. For
electrically operated hoists, steel stops at all the four ends of the track
beam shall be provided.
08-B-05 DOCUMENTATION
i) Drawings and documents to be submitted by the Tenderer with

Tender

a. General Arrangement drawings of cranes/ hoists / attachments &

signed copies of Clearance diagram.
b. Duly filled in questionnaire.
ii) List of Drawing/ Documents to be furnished by the Successful

Tenderer for approval / reference
a. General Arrangement drawings of cranes/ hoists / attachments &

signed copies of Clearance diagram.
b. Electrical Single Line Diagrams
c. Quality assurance plan for inspection.
d. Specification of oils and lubricants and other consumables and their
quantity and frequency of change.
e. Detailed layout plan and sections for power supply system. (Angle Bus
bar/Shrouded Bus Bar/ Festoon Cable etc.)
f. DSL / Trolley line arrangement layout.
iii) List of Drawings/ Documents to be furnished along with

equipment by the Successful Tenderer
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b. Drawing of all equipment/ component received from sub supplier.

c. Engineering and design calculations.
d. Test and warranty certificate for each item of equipment.
e. Detailed erection schedule and manuals, assembly/ erection drawings,
erection sequence, special precautions to be followed during
assembly/ erection (these shall be despatched three months prior to
FOT/FOR delivery).
f. Test reports and inspection reports.
g. Instruction manuals for testing and commissioning.
h. Operation, maintenance and safety manuals.
i. Requirement of special tools and tackles, if any, for subsequent
maintenance.
j. Detail drawing and specifications of all wearing out parts and parts
subject to breakage during normal operating conditions (two sets and
one reproducible and/or two sets of catalogues).
k. List of spare parts with drawings, sketches, specifications and
manufacturer’s catalogue (two sets and one reproducible and/ or two
sets of catalogues)
l. All other drawings and documents as stipulated in General Conditions
of Contract.
iv) QUESTIONNAIRE (SG EOT/US CRANE)
I/ Crane No. :
ii/ Nos. off :
iii/ Type of crane :
iv/ Capacity (t) :
v/ Span (m) :
vi/ Duty class :
vii/ Location :
viii/ Hoists :
a) Speed with safe working load, m/min :
b) No. of rope falls supporting the load
and specification of rope :
c) Lift of hook above floor, m :
d) Drop of hook below floor, m :
e) kW of motor at specified rating :
f) RPM of motor :
g) Make, type and size of brake :
ix/ Cross - travel
a) Speed with working load, m/min :
b) Wheel base, mm :
c) No. of wheels :
d) kW of motor at specified speed :
e) RPM of motor :


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f) Make, type and size of brake :

x/ Bridge
a) Speed with safe working load, m/min :
b) Wheel base, mm :
c) No. of wheel on each end-carriage :
d) Diameter of wheel, mm :
e) Maximum wheel load, kg :
f) No. of motors :
g) kW of motor at specified rating :
h) RPM of motor :
i) Make, type and size of brake :
xi/ Power supply :
xii/ Control voltage :
xiii/ Made and type of control :
xiv/ Total weight of crane, t :
xv/ Total weight of hoist, t :
xvi/ Break-up of crane weight, t :
a) Structural :
b) Mechanical :
c) Electrical :
xvii/ General arrangement drawing showing
details as enumerated :
xviii/ List of deviations from the
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ELECTRIC HOIST
08-C-00 ELECTRIC HOIST
08-C-01 The scope of work of the Tenderer shall consist of design, manufacture,
inspection, assembly, and painting at manufacturer’s shop as well as at site
after erection, supply and transportation to site, unloading and re-
conservation at site, erection testing & commissioning of Electric hoist of
various capacity.
08-C-02 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
a) The hoist shall be designed in accordance with IS:3938-1983 Class-2.
b) For outdoor hoists, motors, brakes & other equipment shall be covered to
suit to outdoor operations.
c) All trailing cables shall be clamped with PVC or non-metallic clamps.
d) Defects in the materials like fractures, cracks, blowholes, or laminations

are not allowed.
e) No cast iron parts shall be used except for electrical equipments and no
wood or combustible material shall be used unless specifically mentioned
otherwise.
f) All working parts requiring replacements or inspection or lubrication shall

be easily accessible without the need for dismantling of other equipment or
structure.
g) All bolts except those with nyloc nuts shall be provided with grip lock nuts
or spring washer.
h) All parts of the hoist shall be thoroughly cleaned of all loose mill scales,
rust or foreign matter & then painted as specified. All parts inaccessible
after assembly shall be painted before assembly & assembled while paint
is still wet.
i) All parts except motors, resistors, gears, thrustors, solenoids, etc. shall be
de-rusted manually & painted as follows:
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The electric hoist shall run on two pairs of wheels, a pair of which shall
be driven by flange mounted motor through reduction gear. The wheels
shall be of cast steel/forged steel, single flanged with taper / parallel
treads to suit to monorail. The wheels shall be mounted on anti-friction
bearings & shall be easily removable for repair & replacement. The
wheel diameter shall be selected such that skidding does not take
place even under unloaded condition.
02. Hoist mechanism
The hoist mechanism shall consist of a bottom block fitted with a

standard forged swivel hook of the specified capacity, supported on 2
or 4 falls of wire rope. However, non-spinning type of wire rope shall be
used for 2 falls rope arrangement. The wire rope shall be wound on a
grooved drum which shall be sufficiently long to accommodate in one
layer the length of rope requisite for the specified lift & in addition not
fewer than two turns at each anchored end & one spare groove at the
opposite end. The hoist drum shall be motor driven.
03. Gearing
Straight & helical spur gearing shall be used for all motions. Worm &
bevel gears shall not be used with specific permission from purchaser.
Preferably all first reduction gears shall have single helical teeth. All
gears shall be hardened & tempered alloy or carbon steel with machine
out teeth. Surface hardening of teeth is not acceptable. All gears shall
be enclosed in oil filled gear box except when not possible.
04. Motors/ Couplings
For Hoists of capacity 5 T & above, the motor (Foot mounted B3 type)
shall be connected to its gear drive by a flexible coupling. Flange
mounted motors (B5) may be used for Hoists of capacity below 5T and
also for traverse drive of hoists.
05. Lubrication
All gears & bearings shall be lubricated either by splash lubrication or

by grease. If possible, all the lubricating points shall be grouped
together in easily accessible positions.
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Ball & roller antifriction bearings of reputed make shall only be used,
with minimum bearing life as per IS: 3938.
07. Brakes
DC Electro-magnetic shoe brakes shall be provided for hoist motion of

5T or more Capacity. For hoist motion of less than 5T Capacity, DC
disc brakes may be used. For CT motion, DC disc brakes shall be
used.
08. The Electric hoists shall be inspected as per IS: 3938 - 1983 and as
specified in GCC.
08-C-04 DOCUMENTATION
1. Drawings and documents to be submitted by the Tenderer with

Tender

a) General arrangement drawings of the Hoist with all technical

parameters & details.
b) Duly filled in questionnaire.
2. List of Drawing/ Documents to be furnished by the Successful

Tenderer for approval / reference
a) General arrangement drawing of equipment showing full details in plan

and sections.
b) Quality assurance plan for inspection.
c) Specification of oils and lubricants and other consumables and their
quantity and frequency of change (reference)
d) Detailed layout plan and sections for power supply system.
3. List of Drawings/ Documents to be furnished along with

equipment by the Successful Tenderer
a) GA drawings, complete assembly and sub assembly drawings of the

equipment.
b) Engineering and design calculations.
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d) Test reports and inspection reports.

e) Instruction manuals for testing and commissioning.
f) Operation, maintenance and safety manuals.
maintenance.
h) All other drawings and documents as stipulated in General Conditions
of Contract.
08-C-05 QUESTIONNAIRE (ELECTRIC HOIST)
01 General
Item number :
Location :
Capacity :
Duty classification :
Total weight of hoist :
Make :
02 Hoist
Speeds with safe working load :
Lifting height :
a) Above floor level :
b) Below floor level :
Wire ropes
a) Type of construction :
b) Size :
c) Number of falls :
d) Factor of safety :
Rope drum :
a) Materials :
b) Diameter :
Drives
a) Type & material of gear box :
b) Gear & pinion :
c) Material & hardness :
Motors
a) Type & number :
b) Kw rating :
c) Synchronous speed :
d) Class of insulation :
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f) Frame size :
Brakes :
a) Type :
b) Size :
c) Torque rating :
 Type & details of limit switches :
 Type of couplings :
 Type of bearings :
Lifting hook
a) Type :
b) Material :
 Type & details of control :
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 Speed with safe working load :
Wheels
a) Numbers :
b) Diameter :
d) Max. wheel load :
e) Wheel base :
Drive
a) Type & material of gear box :
b) Gears & pinions :
d) Kw rating :
e) Synchronous speed :
f) Class of insulation :
g) Pull out torque :
i) Frame size :
Brakes
a) Type :
b) Size :
c) Torque rating :
Type & details of limit switches :

Type of coupling :
Type of bearings :
Type & details of controls :


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04 Clearance diagram indicating the basic :

dimensions
05 Type & lubrication provided :
06 Type & size of cables :
07 Location & control details of hoist :
block power feeding arrangement
08-D-00 JIB CRANE
08-D-01 Scope of work
The Jib Crane shall be designed, manufactured, assembled and tested

in accordance with IS: 807-1976, IS: 3177-1999, IS: 3938-1983 and
other relevant codes and practices to be used in steel plants.
The crane shall conform to various safety codes as applicable.
All parts requiring replacement/inspection/lubrication shall be easily

accessible.
Inspection & testing of the hoists shall be conducted as per relevant

clause of IS: 3938- 1983.
08-D-02 Design standard and General Details
01. The Crane Structure shall be designed in accordance with IS: 807-
1976 for the jib column and jib arm of the crane. The details of the
crane structure indicated in the Single Girder EOT/US Crane part of the
TS shall be followed.
02. The components of electric hoist for the jib crane and the slew drive
shall be designed, manufactured, assembled and tested in accordance
with IS:3938-1983 and shall be of standard make. The details of the
electric hoist indicated in the electric hoist part of the TS (Clause
8C.00) shall be followed.
03. Unless stated otherwise, slew drive shall be motorised.
04. The Structural steel work of the jib crane structure shall conform to IS;
2062-1992.
05. The boom of the jib crane shall be from either rolled steel section of
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06. The design of the boom shall be such that the vertical deflection
caused by the maximum rated load with the hoist at the maximum jib
radius position on the boom, shall not exceed 1/250 of the boom
length.
07. The column of the jib crane shall be of heavy duty steel tube or
fabricated / lattice structure. Proper bearing housing block for housing
bearing for supporting the boom shall be provided at the top.
08. The jib arm support bearing shall be of anti friction ball/ roller bearing.
09. Base plate of the column should be provided with drilling holes of
appropriate sizes for fixing the jib crane on the foundation / support.
10. The foundation bolts will be so designed that 50 percent of the bolts
provided will be able to take the full load of the jib crane and the turning
moments.
11. The design of the column of the jib crane shall be such that overall
deflection of the jib does not exceed 1/200 of (boom length, column
height) when the jib crane is fully loaded.
12. The connection between the boom and the pillar shall be designed
suitably to give proper end fixing to the boom and to ensure that the
play between moving members is kept to the minimum.
13. All electrical cables shall be so laid that they are not liable to be
damaged and can be easily inspected and tested.
14. Horizontal guide rollers for swivelling motion shall be C55Mn75 with a
minimum hardness of 300 BHN.
08-D-04 Documentation
Refer documentation for SG EOT /US crane mentioned above.
08-D-05 Questionnaire
Refer questionnaire for SG EOT /US crane mentioned above.
08-E-00 HAND OPERATED CRANE
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inspection, assembly, and painting at manufacturer’s shop as well as at

site after erection, supply and transportation to site, unloading and re-
conservation at site, erection testing & commissioning of Hand Operated
Crane of various capacity.
08-E-02 Technical Specification of Manual Hoist with Travelling Trolley
The bridge shall consist of main girder which shall be of steel section
and with an auxiliary structure where necessary. Girder shall be
sufficiently strong and rigid to withstand the most severe combination
of loads that may develop under different working conditions.
The bridge shall not deflect more than 1/900 of span with safe working
load on the trolley, with trolley stationed at mid span and excluding
deflection due to dead load. There shall be no permanent set when
the crane is loaded with 1.25 times the safe working load.
The bridge girder shall be connected to the end carriages by large

gusset plates. The bridge girder shall be attached to the end carriages
by turned fitted bolts.
Match marks shall be provided on each girder to facilitate erection and

squaring of the bridge.
End carriages made of twin channels construction shall be amply

strong to resist all stresses likely to be imposed on them under severe
condition, including collision with other cranes or stops. The end
carriage shall be of sufficient width and this length shall be such that
no other part of the crane is damaged in collision. The end carriage
shall be provided with substantial safety devices to prevent the crane
from falling more than 25 mm in the event of breakage of a track wheel
on axle. These safety devices shall not interfere with the removal of
wheels. Jacking pad device shall be provided on end carriage and this
shall not in any case interfere with the replacement of track wheels,
but shall be located as near to the wheels as possible.
The Manual Hoist and the traverse mechanism shall be as per the
details indicated below under clause 15-F.
08-E-03 DOCUMENTATION
1. Drawings/ Documents to be submitted with the tender.
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data/ information with tender for manual hoist with traveling trolley,
a) Typical General arrangement drawings & catalogues.
b) The questionnaire filled in.
2. Final drawings/documents to be furnished along with the

equipment :
a) General Arrangement drawings and all data /catalogues.
b) Supply of report on shop tests and material test certificate.
c) Supply of all operating manual, maintenance schedule &

lubrication chart.
08-E-04 Questionnaire
1. Equipment No. :
2. Capacity :
3. Quantity :
4. Height of Lift :
5. Travel distance
6. Class of Duty :
7. Make :
8. Minm . Radius of Curvature
Of Track beam size: :
9. Max. Trctive effort (Kgs)
 Hoist :
 Cross Travel
 Long Travel :
10. Movement in ‘m’
corresponding to operating
chain movement of 30m.
 Hoist :
 Travel
08-F-00 MANUAL HOIST
08-F-01 The scope of work of the Tenderer shall consist of design,

manufacture, inspection, assembly, and painting at manufacturer’s shop

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as well as at site after erection, supply and transportation to site,

unloading and re-conservation at site, erection testing & commissioning
of manual hoist with travelling trolley of various capacity.
08-F-02 Technical Specification of Manual Hoist with Travelling Trolley
 Ball and roller anti frictional bearing only shall be used.
 Swivelling type standard shank hook mounted on grease lubricated anti-

friction thrust bearing shall be used.
 The Chain Pulley Block shall conform to class-I duty as per IS: 3832-
1986.
 Load chain & operating chain shall be of calibrated type.
 Pulley used for the operating mechanism shall have suitable guards to
prevent the operating chain from coming out.
 All the open gearing shall have suitable cover.
08-F-03 DOCUMENTATION
1. Drawings/ Documents to be submitted with the tender.
The Tenderer shall submit the following technical drawings & technical
data/ information with tender for manual hoist with traveling trolley,
a) Typical General arrangement drawings & catalogues of the hoist.
b) The questionnaire filled in.
2. Final drawings/documents to be furnished along with the

equipment :
a) General Arrangement drawings and all data /catalogues.
b) Supply of report on shop tests and material test certificate.


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c) Supply of all operating manual, maintenance schedule &

lubrication chart.
08-F-04 Questionnaire
1. Equipment No. :
2. Capacity :
3. Quantity :
4. Height of Lift :
5. Class of Duty :
6. Make :
7. Minm. Radius of Curvature
Of Track beam size:
8. Max. Tractive effort (Kgs)
 Hoist :
 Travel :
9. Movement in ‘m’
corresponding to operating
chain movement of 30m.
 Hoist :
 Travel


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GS – 06/ 09, VULCANIZING MACHINE & MOBILE BELT CHANGING WINCH:
09-A-00 BELT VULCANIZING MACHINE
Belt vulcanizing machines for belt splice of various widths (as indicated
in data sheets) shall be supplied. The machine shall be easy to handle
type. Heating element for Hot Belt Vulcanizing Machines shall be
preferably of flexible type. The equipment shall be suitable for
vulcanizing of entire splice width in single setting. It shall be capable of
applying uniform pressure over splice by pneumatic or hydraulic
means.
09-B-00 MOBILE BELT CHANGING UNIT
09-B-01 Scope of work
Mobile belt-changing devices for quick replacement of conveyor belts

of various widths shall be provided. The equipment shall safely replace
worn out belts by pulling out the same while the new belting is put in
place. The equipment shall be provided with one number heavy duty,
base mounted, rope winch, power driven from nearest power source
including all accessories to operate the same at remote locations. The
minimum length of the rope shall be 300m.
09-B-02 Design Data
1. The truck shall be complete with following facilities:
a) Cabin with seating facility for minimum 2 persons and a

driver. The cabin shall have latest driving facility for
driver.
b) It shall be of reputed make and model of minimum 12T

Capacity, complete with all the necessary attachment to
drive in the night and dust/ hazardous condition without
any external support.
c) Tools & tackles for maintenance of truck including

hydraulic jack for lifting the truck for wheel changing.
2. The belt-changing winch mounted on the platform shall have

following features:
a) Adequate pulling force as per the requirement or 4t


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(whichever is more) shall be considered.
b) The truck shall have min. 4 nos. out-riggers of robust

design for application during belt changing operation.
c) Winch shall be power driven from the Prime mover with

provision of manual operation.
d) Four numbers mandrels (to put inside the wooden belt

reels for rotation, 2 numbers working, 2 numbers spare)
and 2 Nos. wooden reels (for belts), along with any other
accessories that may be required to for belt changing
operation shall also be supplied.
e) Two Nos. of belt gripping devices (one for old and one for
new belt) including fasteners & necessary rope fixing
arrangement shall be provided. One spare gripping
device meant for spare belt shall also be provided.
f) Adequate space on the truck deck shall to be provided for

transporting vulcanizing unit, took kit box, belt stretching
device etc.
g) The truck shall be designed and selected such that it can

remain stable during operation of the winch considering
the rope pull from any possible direction. Out riggers and
ballast shall be provided in the trailer.
h) Circumferential speed of the belt at the stabilized

condition of changing shall be minimum 15m /minute.
09-B-03 DOCUMENTATION
1. Drawings and document to be submitted by Tenderer
a) Technical Parameters, constructional features and details of

Equipment along with General Arrangement drawings.
b) Operating weight
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2. List of drawings /data to be submitted by the successful tender
a) General arrangement drawing with bill of material of equipment

showing overall dimension & details.
b) Supplier's name for components & catalogues for these items shall be
furnished.
c) List of commissioning spares proposed by the Tenderer.
d) List of recommended spares for two years maintenance of plant and

e) List of tools and tackles to be supplied with the plant and equipment.
09-B-04 Questionnaire
Type & Name of Supplier
Technical Parameters:


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GS – 06/ 10, SCREENS:
10.00 SCOPE OF WORK

manufacture, fabrication, assembly, testing and inspection, packing,
dispatch, transportation, delivery FOR Purchaser’s site, unloading,
handling and storage at site, erection supervision, testing, inspection,
commissioning, guarantee testing and handing over to the client
including all electrics and standard accessories of the screens.
The scope of the tender shall be deemed to include all such items which
although are not specifically mentioned in the specification, but are
needed to make the equipment complete in all respect for it’s safe,
following:
a) Mechanical
- Design capacity shall be considered as 120% of rated capacity
- Each equipment shall be complete in all respect including, its
drive units, cables, safety switches, hoods, sealing
materials, structural, mechanical and other standard
accessories including feed and discharge chutes with
specified liners, dust hood etc..
- Provision o f n ece ssa ry f i x t u r e s , s u p p o r t i n g a n g l e s
a n d b r a cke t s r e q u i r e d f o r mounting and supporting the
equipment & drive with floor / bins.
b) All Electricals and controls
3. All fixing bolts and nuts including foundation bolts shall be included
in the scope of supply of Tenderer.
4. Statutory approval wherever required shall be taken by the Tenderer

for the equipment being supplied by them from relevant state/ central
authorities.
5. Tenderer shall furnish necessary technical supervisory personnel to

supervise the erection; testing, commissioning & PG test. The
assembly of the equipment shall be made in such a way that while
handling/erection o f the equipment at site no problem is
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marked to facilitate the erection of the equipment
6. Training of Purchaser’s personnel in all branches connected with

the operation and maintenance of the equipment.
7. The scope of work shall stand supplemented by such details as

are given in this specification, tender drawing, and instruction to
the Tenderer, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), or any other
part of the document.
10.01 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION (Vibrating Screens)
1. General
All equipment shall be designed, manufactured, supplied,

erected, tested and commissioned in accordance with relevant
Indian Standards and International Standard where applicable in
addition to the requirement mentioned herein.
The Supplier shall make his own calculation in respect of motor

kilowatt to ensure satisfactory performance of the equipment.
Adequate no. of locating pins and match marking shall be provided

for easy assembly and dismantling of the equipment.
Standardisation of components and assemblies shall be carried

out to the maximum possible extent to ensure interchange-ability.
All equipment shall be designed such that all components are

easily accessible for inspection, repair and maintenance.
a) The screen shall be of continuous duty type, robust construction and

shall be fabricated from steel plates and structural of adequate
strength and of balanced design. All welded parts will be stress
relieved and all holes will be drilled and not punched. Welding shall be
avoided as far as practicable to avoid stress concentration. All bolting
shall be huckbolts and nyloc nuts. Sharp edge on screen body will be
avoided. The screen body will be adequately reinforced at supporting
points where vibrating mechanism is connected to the screen body. It
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of material. The screen body will be supported on adequate

number of springs to give adequate rigidity to the equipment as
well as transmission of dynamic force to the supporting structure
will be minimum, to the extent possible. The springs will have fixed
spring-constant t h r o u g h o u t its operating range. It shall be floor
mounted inclined at 8 degree (max.) with horizontal and installed as
per design requirement.
b) Screening surfaces shall be adequate to render 90% (min) efficiency of

screening.
c) The tenderer shall offer the linear motion screen with the direct force
exciter (DFE) until and unless the requirement changes due to specific
technical reasons. The motion to DFE shall b e i mp a r t e d t h r o u g h
c a r d o n -shaft. Other t y p e o f scr ee ns s h a l l b e sp e ci fi call y
mentioned in the data sheet. The tenderer may also offer unbalanced
motor type screen where the unbalance motors are directly mounted
on the screen frame.
d) The screen shall have in-built design feature to overcome the

additional load likely to occur when the screen passes through
the resonance zone. Such momentary additional loads shall not be
transferred to the supporting building structures.
e) The screen deck shall be provided with side liners upto a height
50mm more than material depth.
f) Wherever applicable the screen shall be provided with heavy duty,

self-aligning, vibration duty spherical double row roller bearings in
such a manner as would reduce maintenance and refitting time. The
load distribution due to eccentricity shall be such so as to minimise
shaft d e f l e c t i o n and p r e v e n t m i s a l i g n m e n t of b e a r i n g
r a c e s . The bearings shall be protected from dust effectively
by dust tight seals and provided with pressure type lubrication.
g) The screen deck shall be totally covered.
h) The screen shall be provided with non-clogging screen cloths/ plates.

Screen cloth/ plates support will be suitably planned / devised so
that the distance between the supports is uniform and proper
chamber is obtained. The clamping arrangement shall be suitable
to hold the cloth/ plate at proper tension and also allow easy
changing.

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Wherever impact load due to material fall may encounter, feeding

area shall be provided with blind plate.
Screen will be having secondary induced vibration of screen cloth/

plate to minimise the choking. The selection of bed area will be done
in such a way that the bed depth is limited to reduce the choking.
i) The vibrating springs of the screen shall be high quality chrome

vanadium steel.
j) In order to prevent deterioration of the materials being screened,

relatively high speed, low amplitude vibration of the screen shall be
preferred.
k) The drive shall be such that no unwanted vibration forces are

transmitted to the stationary structure. The screen shall be designed
for smooth starting and stopping without excessive bouncing.
10.02 DOCUMENTATION

drawings & technical data/information with tender for vibrating
screens without which the tender shall be considered as incomplete
& may not be considered for acceptance.
a) General description of design consideration and all the assumption

made by the supplier.
b) Specification of individual equipment indicating capacity (rated

and designed), separation size/s, dimension of screen and opening
size, drive detail & ratings, safety factors, duty rating, weight of
individual equipment, weight of heaviest part, etc.
c) Make and model of equipment/parts/components.
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e) Catalogues/leaflets f o r all equipment including bought-out items.

Details of bought- out items with makes shall be given separately.
f) G.A. drgs for the equipment/ system including sections and details
giving relevant information, binding dimension, loads for designing
civil/structural works etc.
g) Standard/ special accessories being considered for supply along with

the equipment.
h) Requirement of tools and tackles for erection and maintenance.

i) Requirement of utilities and services.
j) Deviation from tender document.

Tenderer
The following drawing/document s h a l l be submitted by the

Successful Tenderer within one month of placement of order:
a. General arrangement drawing of equipment showing full details of

screens, feeders, chutes, hoods etc in plan and section along with
design calculations.
b. Calculation sustaining the screen / feeder size selection and motor

power calculation
c. Foundation outline drawing with load data, pocket sizes and

location, foundation bolts and inserts details as required.
d. Fixture details, load data and special erection instruction with

allowable tolerances as required.
e. Specification of oils and lubricants and other consumables and

their quantity and frequency of change.
f. Motor list including kW
rating g. Technical data sheet
3. List of drawings/ documents to be furnished along with

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a. Sets of all Approved GA drawings and motor data sheets, complete

assembly and sub assembly drawings of the equipment together with
one copy of good quality polyester reproducible.

e. Detailed erection schedule and manuals, assembly/ erection

drawings, erection sequence, special precautions to be followed
during assembly/ erection.
f. Test reports and inspection reports
g. Instruction manuals for testing and commissioning
h. Operation, maintenance and safety manuals

maintenance
subject to breakage during normal operating conditions.

manufacturer’s catalogue (two sets and one reproducible and/or two
sets of catalogues)
10.03 QUESTIONNAIRE
The Tenderer shall also furnish the following questionnaire and

submit with his offer. This data shall form a part of the contract with
Successful Tenderer.

4. Type of screen :

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5. Location / Nos. off :
6. Capacity through
:
7. Separation size
:
8. Drive details & rating (kW, rpm

etc.)
9. Deck size( mm x mm), Panel size &

inclination
10. Material of construction of deck plate &

other parts
11. Liner material used, type, thickness, fixing

arrangement.
12. Screen cloth/ plate specification and type of

perforation
13. Control details
14. Gross weight of equipment (t) and weight of

individuals parts
15. Weight of heaviest

part
16. Foundation load data for screens & feeders for

design of building
17. Duty
18. Special features if
any
19. Any other information as the tenderer thinks necessary

for installation
20.Guarantee efficiency of the

screen
21. Details of spring, i.e. material composition, wire dia ,


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free length etc.
22. Whether anti- vibration pads have been provided below

spring base plate
23. a) Stroke and amplitude of

vibration
b) Limits of adjustment of amplitude &
stroke
24. Gear Boxes (If

applicable)
a)Make :
b)Type :
c)Reduction ratio :
d)Torque rating (kg-m)
:
e) Overall efficiency
:
f) Wt. of Gear box (kg)
:
25. Couplings (If

applicable)
a)Make and type of high
:
speed couplings
b)Make and type of low
:
speed couplings
c)Weight (kg)
:
26. Bearing
Make
: Expected life (hrs)
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GS –06/ 11, TRAVELLING TRIPPER:
11.00 SCOPE OF WORK

engineering, manufacture, fabrication, assembly, testing and
inspection, painting, packing, dispatch, transportation, delivery FOR
Purchaser’s site, unloading, handling and storage at site, insurance
during storage, erection supervision, testing, inspection,
including all electrics and standard accessories of Travelling Trippers
& Bunker Sealing Arrangement, as covered under this specification.
The scope of the Tenderer shall be deemed to include all such
items which although are not specifically mentioned in the
specification, but are needed to make the equipment complete in
all respect for its safe, reliable, efficient and trouble free operation.
following:
a) Mechanical
− Each equipment shall be complete in all respect including,
its drive units, cables, safety switches, structural, mechanical
and other standard accessories.
− Provision of necessary fixtures, supporting angles and
brackets required for mounting and supporting the equipment
and feed chute.
b) Electricals and controls including current collecting angles e.g.
CRD or festoon trolley as per specification’s requirement

4. Commissioning spares as required during testing and commissioning.
5. Required quantity of initial fill of oil, grease, lubricants, hydraulic
fluid etc. and other consumables which are necessary for
cleaning/ flushing including erection, testing and commissioning the
equipment shall be in the scope of supply of the Tenderer.
7. Statutory approval wherever required shall be taken by the
Tenderer for the equipment being supplied by them from relevant
state/ central authorities.
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as are given in this specification, tender drawing, and instruction

to the Tenderer, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), or any other
9. The tripper shall be designed as per IS: 14386-1996.
10. Travel drive of trippers shall be individual wheel drive, independent of

the main conveyor drive and shall be through electric motor, helical
gear box etc. Chain drive/ open gearing shall not be used. Tripper
shall be provided with A.C Hydraulic thruster brakes for stopping the
same at desired location. Travel speed of trippers shall not exceed 0.5
m/sec.
11. The travelling tripper shall consist of belt scrapper with adjustable
rubber strip, rubber lagged head and bend pulleys complete with
shaft bearings, chutes, stops and limit switches, brakes etc. The
tripper shall have two-way discharge chute or three way chute with
flap gate as per application which shall be capable of discharging
material into the bunker openings.
12. Travelling trippers shall be of adequate length with proper slope of

conveyor idlers to match with the flow properties of material being
handled. The maximum inclination of the conveyor belt on the tripper
shall not be more than 14 deg & for pellet shall not be more than 10
degree.
13. Vertical and horizontal guide rollers shall be provided to control sway
and uplift of the belt in unloaded condition. The tripper shall run on
standard flat bottom Indian Rails at least of CR 60. Wheels shall be
double flanged with parallel tread running on anti-friction bearings
and shall have min hardness of 350 BHN. Material of wheel shall
be forged steel / cast steel.
14. Travelling trippers shall be equipped with manually operated rail clamps
and rail cleaners and jacking pads.
15. Diverter gates on two way or three way chutes shall be electrically
operated.
16. Power supply to the tripper shall be given through motorized cable
reeling drum with trailing cables, cable trays for resting the trailing
cables and end limit switches for protection against over travel of

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the tripper. The cable reeling drum and trailing cable of each tripper
shall be suitable for the entire length of the bunker bay. The cables
shall have copper conductors, proper insulating material and braided
armouring in accordance with IS: 691.
17. Position indicators shall b e provided as per requirement of control

logic. Operating push buttons for local control and emergency stop shall
be within easy reach of the operator on the main conveyor walk way.
18. All stipulation regarding belt pulley, belt scraper, idlers, safety
guards, wind guard, access for maintenance etc. specified for belt
conveyors, diverter gates and discharge chutes shall be applicable for
the travelling tripper.
19. The rating of tripper travel motor shall be adequate to move the tripper
smoothly either in forward or opposite direction to belt direction
under fully loaded conditions. Coefficient of friction shall be taken as
maximum 0.15.
20. Minimum two drive axles shall be provided for tripper travel.
Arrangement shall be provided at the starting point of the tripper to
avoid folding of belt.
21. Provision shall be kept for automatic tripping of bunker bay conveyor in
event of travelling tripper getting dragged (.i.e. travel speed in excess
of rated speed).
22. The supporting structures for the rails with necessary end stops
shall also be supplied under this specification. Suitable belt hold
down guide pulley shall be provided over the concave curve of belt
over tripper.
23. Suitable bunker sealing arrangement with conveyor belting shall keep
the bunkers sealed and prevent dust emission.
24. Separate openings shall be provided on the bunker floor of each

bunker to measure level of material in the bunker. Hinged door/ flaps
shall be provided on these openings.
25. Suitable gratings are to be provided in between bunkers in the tripper

travel zone. Opening size shall be decided during the detail
engineering stage.
26. Suitable dust cover shall be provided over tripper head pulley.
Serrated rubber seal shall be provided at open side to prevent dust
nuisance. Suitable dust tight access doors shall be provided. Counter

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weighted type belt cleaner shall be provided below the tripper head
pulley to cleaning the carrying side of the belt.
27. Suitable access platform of Chequered plate with ladders, hand

railings and walkways on both sides shall be provided for access /
maintenance of equipment on tripper. Also crossover platform shall be
provided with tripper so that operator can cross the belt through the
same.
28. Continuous deck plates shall be provided below carrying idlers on the
trippers.
11.02 DOCUMENTATION
1. Drawings / document to be supplied by the Tenderer
a) General arrangement drawing of Mobile Tripper showing

overall dimension, profile, idler spacing, LT drive
arrangement, motor kW etc. along with chutes, scrapper, skirt
boards, switches, wheel load, wheel spacing, wheel
diameters, power supply arrangement for travel drive etc.
b) Details of bought-out items & component list.
d) List of recommended spares for two years maintenance of the

equipment.
e) Duly filled up questionnaire given below.
2. Drawings / documents to be supplied by the successful bidder for

approval.
a) For approval:
General arrangement drawing showing the following:
i. Constructional feature.
ii. All dimensions and technical parameters as per technical

specification.

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iii. LT drive & their arrangement
iv. Motor ratings.
v. Speeds.
vi. Maintenance and repair provision.
vii. Operating weight.
viii. Any other information for making the GA drawing complete.
b) For reference / records:
i. Major sub-assembly drawings of drives, safety features,

lubrication arrangement etc.
ii. List of spares, consumables, special tools & tackles.
iii. Operation & maintenance manuals.
11.03Questionnaire (To be filled by Tenderer)

a) Name and address of the Tenderer :
b) Previous experience of the Tenderer :
c) List of similar equipment supplied :
d) Tripper Details
e) Sealing details :
f) List of drgs./ literatures enclosed with :

the offer.
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i. Motors
a. KW rating
:
b. RPM
:
c. Type
:
d. Bearing
 Make
:
 Expected life
(hrs) :
ii. Gear Box

a. Make
:
b. Type
:
c. Reduction ratio
:
d. Torque rating (kg-m)
:
e. Overall efficiency
:
f. Wt. of Gear box (kg)
:
iii. Couplings
a. Make and type of high
:
speed couplings
b. Make and type of low
speed couplings
c. Weight (kg)
:
iv. Belt cleaners – type :

− Weight (kg)
:


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GS – 06/ 12, IN LINE MAGNETIC SEPARATOR (ILMS)/ SUSPENDED

ELECTRO MAGNET :
2.00 SCOPE OF WORK

Purchaser’s site, unloading, handling and storage at site, insurance
during storage, erection, erection supervision, testing, inspection,
including all electrics and standard accessories of In Line
Magnetic Separator (ILMS)/ Suspended Electro Magnet along with
standard electrics, metal down comer chute as covered under this
part of the specification and to make the system complete.

specification, but are needed to make the equipment complete
in all respect for its safe, reliable, efficient and trouble free
operation.
2. The scope of supply and services of the Tenderer for In Line
Magnetic Separators/ Suspended Electro Magnets shall include
the following:
a) Mechanical
and other standard accessories.
− Provision of necessary fixtures, supporting angles, ropes,
turnbuckles and brackets required for mounting and
supporting the equipment.
b) Electricals
3. The control panel for all functions & controls for ILMS shall be
supplied with adequate no. of I/Os for integrating with system PLC &
sufficient length of cables for monitoring the panel at suitable place
on the wall / floor of building.
4. All fixing bolts and nuts including foundation bolts shall be included in
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6. Commissioning spares as required during testing and commissioning

of the equipment.
7. Required quantity of initial fill of oil, grease, lubricants, hydraulic fluid,

transformer oil etc. and other consumables which are necessary for
cleaning/ flushing including erection, testing and commissioning the
equipment shall be in the scope of supply of the Tenderer.
9. The scope of work shall stand supplemented by such details

as are given in this specification, tender drawing, and instruction
to the Tenderer, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), or any other
1. General
a) Inline Magnetic Separators shall be provided for

continuous and automatic extraction and discharge of
tramp magnetic pieces from ore, coal and other
material being discharged from conveyors as specified.
The sets shall be complete in all respects with motor,
drives, magnets, cleated belts with back – up non
magnetic S.S. support plate, belts, hoppers, chutes, tramp-
iron boxes and all electrical ancillaries like control panels
etc. Inline Suspended Magnetic Separator (ILMS) shall be
provided for picking up tramp magnetic pieces buried under
material burden fro m moving Conveyor as specified.
For Suspended Electro Magnets, suspension of magnet

shall be done from a monorail with the help of a Manual
Hoist of suitable capacity. The monorail of the hoist shall be
planned such that occasional discharge of tramp iron can be
at a safe place outside the conveyor at a convenient
location. The main suspension arrangement shall be
provided with turn buckles for adjustment of operating
height. Lifting eyes shall be provided on magnet for required
suspension system.
In addition to suspension arrangement, additional safety wire
ropes shall be provided for supporting the magnet in case of

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main suspension system failure. Suspended Magnet shall be

complete with magnet with a suitable non-magnetic face
plate, electrics (electrical panel, cables etc.) and any other
item to make the system complete.
After all suspended magnets, a metal detector shall be

installed over the conveyor which shall detect any metallic
pieces which could not be picked up by the magnet. In case
of detection, the conveyor shall be tripped with suitable
audio-visual warning at the central control room/ desptacher.
All the suspended magnets shall be suspended over the

conveyor by manual hoist of suitable capacity. A 500mm dia
pipe chute shall be provided in the building for disposal of
metal pieces picked up by the magnet.
b) Codes & Standards
The design, manufacture, inspection and testing of In

line Magnetic Separators / Suspended Electro Magnets
shall comply with all the currently applicable statutes,
regulations and safety codes in the locality where the
equipment is to be installed. The Magnetic Separat ors
shall conform to the latest edition of standards and codes.
Other internationally acceptable standards/codes, which
ensure equal or higher performance than those specified,
shall also be accepted. Nothing in this specification shall be
construed to relieve the contractor of the required statutory
responsibility.
c) Equipment Specification
Magnet core material shall be pure annealed iron or

equivalent high permeability magnetic material. The coil
shall be of anodised aluminium foil / strip with class ‘H’
insulation, to limit the absolute temperature of the winding to
140 deg. centigrade. The In line Magnetic Separators /
Suspended Electro Magnets shall be air cooled and if
required separate cooler fan has to be provided. The
rectifier shall be of silicon bridge rectifier type only.
The 'Force Index' i.e. the product of flux density in gauss

and rate of change of flux density w.r.t. distance, at the

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bottom of falling material trajectory shall be 100,000 (gauss x

gauss/inch) minimum in hot condition for mounting height of
400 mm. However, the strength of the magnet shall not be
less than 1000 gauss in hot running condition at 400 mm
distance. The minimum strength of the magnet shall be 1000
gauss at the specified mounting height at the centre of Belt
width. Bidder shall to select magnet width to suit above. The
width of the magnet shall be minimum 200mm wider than
the width of the belt.
Mounting height of 400 mm shall be taken between top of

conveyor belt or bottom of falling material trajectory and the
surface of magnetic separator belt. Characteristic curve of
magnet with the value of flux density varying between 50 mm
to face of conveyor belt shall be provided. The cross section
of magnet shall be suitably designed to provide sufficient
area for magnetising the coil effectively covering full cross
section of the discharge material. The In line Magnetic
Separators shall be located such that it picks- up tramp iron
from material trajectory after it has been discharged from
head pulley.
The tramp magnetic pieces buried under material picked up

by the magnetic separator shall be discharged suitably to
ensure that it falls into the tramp iron chute, which shall
be provided upto ground level. The tramp iron chute shall be of
minm. 6thk MS plates. All conveyors with magnetic
separator at head end shall have non-magnetic
Stainless pulleys (shell & diaphragm), however, for
magnetic separators located other than the discharge end,
the idlers likely to be in zone of magnetic field shall be made
of stainless steel. The liners on discharge chute of ILMS
shall be of non – magnetic stainless steel material only.
For ILMS, the motor and the gear reduction unit for
driving the in-line belt shall be adequate sized with
minimum 20% margin to avoid any over loading during
operation. Suitable zero speed switch shall be provided. No
Chain/belt drives shall be accepted.
The belt shall be designed to withstand high temperature at

the bottom of the magnet and any serious damage due to the
impact of the sharp edges of the tramp iron. The belt shall be

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provided with rubber cleats spaced suitably. The belt shall

be of fire resistant grade. Side rollers shall be provided to
keep the belt aligned.
The idlers and the pulleys supporting the belt shall be

manufactured to the best engineering practices and shall
conform to relevant Indian Standards
Material to be separated as tramp iron by ILMS:
- The maximum weight of 50 Kg having ‘L/D’ > 5 of iron or

steel piece of any shape (except sphere) below the material
heap of 250 mm.
- MS round bar with ‘L/D’

>5
- MS Bolt ‘L’ = 5 X
Diameter.
- MS Nuts with Diameter ‘L/D’ > 10

mm
d) Construction Requirement
The ILMS units shall be supported by suitable structural

member from the top by taking support from the operating
floor beams with turn buckle arrangement to facilitate the
necessary adjustments during operation.
ON/OFF control push buttons with indicating lamps shall be

provided at the local station. Suitable arrangements shall be
provided in the magnet for keeping the coil of the magnet dry
from atmospheric condensation when the magnetic separator
is not in use.
2.02 DOCUMENTATION
a) General arrangement drawing with bill of material of

equipment showing overall dimension, motor kW (if any),
drive & suspension arrangement etc. alongwith details of

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limit switches, load data, weight etc.
b) Supplier's name for components catalogues for these items

shall be furnished.
d) List of recommended spares for two years maintenance of

plant and equipment along with itemised price.
e) List of tools and tackles to be supplied with the plant and

equipment.
f) Duly filled up questionnaire given
2. List of drawings /data to be submitted by successful tenderer
a) General arrangement drawing with bill of material of

equipment showing overall dimension, motor kW (if any),
drive & suspension arrangement etc. alongwith details of
limit switches, load data, weight etc.
b) Supplier's name for components catalogues for these items

shall be furnished.


equipment.
2.03 Questionnaire (To be filled by Tenderer)
a) Type & Quantity : ILMS / Suspended

Magnet
b) Suspension device :
c) Location of ILMS / Suspended Magnet:
d) Force index (As defined earlier)


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e) Gauss strength of magnet at the specified mounting height
f) Mounting height :
g) Weight of total assembly :
h) Magnetic Separator belt (for ILMS)
(i) Drive Unit

(ii) Belting
(iii) Discharge
.
i) Tramp Iron Items
(i) MS cube of 20 mm size

(ii) Brake shoe of Railway Wagon
(Cast Iron15 Kg.)
(iii) MS plate of 250 x 250 x 100 mm size.
(iv) Shovel Teeth and spikes.
(v) MS round bar of 50 kg with L/D ratio not exceeding 5
j) Control
k) Magnetic Cooling system
l) Location of silicon rectifier unit MOC of magnet core
m) MOC of coil
n) MOC of insulating medium
o) MOC of pulley shell
p) MOC of diaphragm
q) MOC of idler
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1. SCOPE OF WORK

Purchaser’s site, unloading, handling and storage at site, erection,
erection supervision, testing, inspection, commissioning, guarantee
testing and handing over to the client including all electrics /
electronics / microprocessors and standard accessories of Metal
Detector as covered under this specification.

2. The scope of supply and services of the Tenderer shall include

the following:
a) Mechanical
and other standard accessories, sand hoppers, markers etc.
− Provision of necessary fixtures, supporting angles and brackets

required for mounting and supporting the equipment.
- The Tenderer shall also include supervision services at site

during erection, testing and commissioning of the equipment
supplied by them.
b) Electricals
3. Necessary hooter / light indicators / alarms and panel with

sufficient I/Os for interconnection with PLC
6. Commissioning spares as required during testing and commissioning

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7. Required quantity of initial fill of oil, grease, lubricants, hydraulic fluid

etc. and other consumables which are necessary for cleaning/ flushing
including erection, testing and commissioning the equipment shall be
in the scope of supply of the Tenderer.

maintenance, testing or inspection of the equipment. The list of such
tools and tackles shall be furnished and included in offer.

authorities.

the Tenderer, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), General
Technical Specification (GTS) or any other part of the document.
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
1. Codes & Standards
The design, manufacture, inspection and testing of Metal Detectors

shall comply with all the currently applicable statutes, regulations
and safety codes in the locality where the equipment is to be
installed. The Metal Detectors shall conform to the latest edition of
standards/codes, which ensure equal or higher performance than
those specified, shall also be accepted. Nothing in this specification
shall be construed to relieve the contractor of the required statutory
responsibility.
2. Equipment Specification
Metal detectors shall have high reliability with enough sensitivity

to detect 25 mm aluminium sphere below the burden of material. It
shall also detect other metals like brass, copper, stainless steel,
manganese steel, bars, scraps etc.
The equipment shall have provision for automatic static

calibration with adjustable sensitivity.
Metal detectors shall be completely solid state using latest state of

art technology. It shall be suitable for 50oC ambient and RH of
100%. The search sensor shall be protected from rain and direct

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sunlight by means of a non metallic covering other than wood.

Control unit shall have adjustable controls for sensitivity, ON/OFF
push buttons, reset table operation counter, audio-visual alarms
local remote selector switch and all other necessary controls for
trouble free operation of metal detector. It shall be suitable for
mounting on wall, column, structure, etc. with IP-65 degree of
protection. It shall be constructed from FRP of thickness not less
than 2 mm.
The metal detectors shall also have the following features:
- The coils shall be protected against being struck by an

oversized material/ coal.
- In order to counteract interference from external sources

such as motors, lighting and radio-transmitters, and to
nullify the effect of climate changes/ aging, dual
receiver coils are to be used.
- In order to allow passing of metal belt fasteners without

giving alarm and at the same time detection tramps,
suitable arrangements shall be provided.
- In case a few non-magnetic idlers or non magnetic deck

plates are required, the bidder shall provide these. However,
these shall be metallic. Wood shall not be used.
- LED display of COAST COUNT to indicate the number of
pieces of tramp iron detected since last reset shall be
provided so that the operator is alerted for the pieces of
tramps, if any, between tramp marker and coil before
restoring conveyor.
- TOTAL COUNT, which is not resettable, shall also be

provided on the same LED display on demand.
- The location of tramp metal pieces shall be indicated by

liquid colour spray / sand bag marker / as agreed by
purchaser.
3. Construction Requirement
- Fibre glass enclosure (with IP-65 degree of protection)

shall be provided for all type of coils.
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- Local control panel shall be provided with IP-65 degree of

protection.
3. DOCUMENTATION
a) General arrangement drawing with b i l l o f m a t e r i a l of

e q u i p m e n t showing overall dimension and details.
b) Supplier's name for components & catalogues for these items.
d) List of recommended spares for two years maintenance of plant
and equipment.
equipment.
f) Duly filled up questionnaire.
g) The Tenderer has to furnish one copy of the specification

drawing duly signed by him as a token of acceptance along
with the list of deviation from tender documents.
2. List of drawings /data to be submitted by successful tenderer
a) General arrangement drawing with bill of material of equipment

showing overall dimension & details.
b) Supplier's name for components & catalogues for these items

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equipment.
4. Questionnaire
a) Type & Name of Supplier :

b) Sensitivity :
c) Enclosure :
d) Control :
e) Calibration :
f) Tramp metal markers (type) :


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GS – 06/ 14, WEIGH HOPPERS:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
1. The scope of work of the Tenderer shall consist of design,

engineering, manufacture, inspection, assembly, painting, supply
and transportation to site, testing and commissioning of load cell
mounted weigh hoppers, complete with rod gates, hydraulically
operated gates, material Present Detector (MPD) and all
accessories required.

following:
3. Mechanical
- Each weigh hopper shall be complete in all respect including,

load cells, dummy blocks, actuator and discharge gate units (if
applicable), cables, safety switches, structural, mechanical and
other standard accessories including supporting frames and
structures. Necessary test weights for calibration of weigh
hoppers shall be included in the scope of supply of the
Tenderer
- Provision o f n e ce ssa r y fixtures, supporting angles and
brackets required for mounting and supporting the equipment
& drive with floor / bins.
4. All Electricals and controls
1. Each weigh hopper shall be provided with 3 nos. compression

type strain gauge/ pressductor load cells and gates/ feeders as
required for the application and indicated in the Technical
Specification Data Sheet elsewhere.
2. The weighed material in the hoppers shall be discharged
through a vibrofeeders suspended from the hopper or a gate
operated by an electro-mechanical actuator or hydraulic /

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pneumatic actuators, as the case may be.
3. The weigh hoppers shall be fabricated out of 10 mm thick

(minimum) M.S. Plates (IS:2062-1992) and shall be of welded
construction with one bolted joint for ease of maintenance/
handling. Inner surface of the hopper shall be provided with liners.
Liner plates shall be bolted to the mother plates. Size and shape
be such that handling is convenient.
4. The weigh hoppers shall be designed to discharge the required
materials onto the conveyors uniformly in the specified discharge
time in normal feed as well as choked feed condition. Feeding to
conveyor will be uniform and centrally throughout the discharge
time.
5. The Electro-mechanical actuator (if applicable) shall be with a high

torque drive motor which shall transmit the torque through a gear
reducer unit. Limit of travel of drive rod, shall be adjustable with the
help of travel limit switches. In case of any external obstacle the
adjustable thrust limit switches shall interrupt power to the motor, in
either direction of movement, thereby preventing damage to cylinder
and equipment. Provision of manual operation of the actuator by hand
wheel in the event of power failure shall also be kept with suitable
limit switch to prevent the electrical operation in the event of
manual operation of the gate. In case of hydraulic / pneumatic
cylinder operated gates suitable hydraulic / pneumatic system
including supply, accumulator, valve stand, piping etc. For smooth
functioning of the system shall be in the scope of tenderer.
3. DOCUMENTATION
1. Drawings and documents to be submitted by the Tenderer with

tender
The Tenderer shall submit the following technical drawings &

along with tender for weigh hopper without which the tender shall be
considered as incomplete & may not be considered for acceptance.
a) Drawing showing general arrangement of the equipment,

general description of design consideration and all the
assumption made by the supplier.
b) Detailed specification for the equipment offered & mounting/

accessories etc., together with descriptive literature/ catalogues
etc.

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c) Details of load cell such as type, rating, make and other details
d) Calculation substantiating selection of equipment.
e) Specification of materials of construction of major parts/

f) Catalogues/leaflets for all equipment including bought-out

items. Details of bought-out items with makes shall be given
separately.
g) G.A. drgs for the equipment/ system including sections and

details giving relevant information, binding dimension.
h) Standard/ special accessories being considered for supply

along with the equipment.
i) Requirement of tools and tackles for erection and maintenance.
j) Requirement of utilities and services.
k) The tenderer shall also duly complete the “Questionnaire” &

submit along with the quotation without which the offer may not be
considered.

Tenderer
The following drawing/ document are to be submitted by the

a) General arrangement drawing of equipment showing full details

of weigh hoppers in plan and section along with design
calculations.
b) Quality assurance plan for inspection
c) Requirement of tools and tackles for erection.
d) Part list, bill of materials and material specification.
e) Major sub assembly drgs., details of liner plates, safety features

etc.


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f) List of spares, special tools and tackles
g) Operating and maintenance manuals.
3. List of drawings/ documents to be furnished along with equipment

by the Successful Tenderer
a) All approved GA drawings, complete assembly and sub

b) Drawing of all equipment/ component received from sub

suppliers.
c) Engineering and design calculations.
d) Test reports and inspection reports
e) Instruction manuals for testing and commissioning
f) Operation, maintenance and safety manuals in ten copies

maintenance
h) Detail drawing and specifications of all wearing out parts and

i) List of spare parts with drawings, sketches, specifications

and manufacturer’s catalogues.
4. QUESTIONNAIRE
The Tenderer shall submit the following details along with

the quotation of the equipment.
1. General arrangement drawing showing overall dimensions and

mounting details of the hopper.
2. Capacity of weigh hoppers- effective and geometric

3. Material and liner of weigh hopper and thickness.
4. Details of feeding Chute to weigh hopper
5. Material & liner for Chute and thickness
6. Total weight of the equipment and weight of individual parts.
7. Weighing accuracy.


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8. Weighing range.
9. Control circuit diagram.
10. Response time, repeatability
11. Taring time, repeatability.

12. Load cell
i. Make and type
ii. Model No.
iii. Quantity/
hopper
iv. Measuring
principle
v. Enclosure class-
IP 67
vi. Rated capacity
vii. Details of output
signal.
viii. Deflection
related to rated
cap.
ix. Rated output
signal to rated
cap.
x. Zero unbalance
related to rated
cap.
xi. Maximum
temperature.
xii. Compensated
temp. range.
xiii. Temp. effect on
zero unbalance
xiv. Temp. effect on
related out put
xv. Over load
capacity
- Safe limit
- Ultimate limit
xvi. Accuracy
xvii. Hysteresis
xviii. Linear error

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13. Connecting cable

- Type of cable
- size of cable
14. Mode of discharge from

hopper
Via gate / vibrofeeder etc.
15. Mechanism of gate opening Pneumatic /

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GS –06/ 15, ELEVATOR :
PASSENGER AND FREIGHT CUM PASSENGER ELEVATOR
1. SCOPE OF WORK
1. The scope of work of the Tendererer includes design,

engineering, manufacture, assembly, inspection and
testing, painting at manufacturer’s shop as well at site
after erection, supply including dismantling for
transportation, packing, forwarding, loading and
transportation to site, receipt, unloading, storage and re-
conservation at site, erection, testing and commissioning of
the elevators at site.
2. Obtaining statutory clearances from statutory authority.
3. Scope of work of the contractor shall also include the

maintenance of the elevators by their own men, machine
and materials including spares and consumables for a
period of 12 months after successful commissioning of the
elevator.
1. Mechanical Details
The elevators shall conform to the following stipulations, in

general:
a) The elevator shall be designed in accordance with IS: 14665

(Part I) Part – 2/Sec – 1, Part – 3/Sec – 1)2000 and IS :
14665 (Part 4/ Sec 1 to 9) 2001 and other relevant IS
specifications and subject to any modifications and
requirements specified herein after.
b) The elevator will be installed inside the building to

facilitate movement of man and material to various floor
levels and shall operate from lower most level to top most
level and will be located at identified location.
c) The elevator shall be equipped with all standard safety

systems such as Bell and cranking in case of power failure,

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emergency rescue battery device with battery back-up, hand

wheel connected with motor shaft for manual lowering of
elevator to the nearest landing level incase of power failure,
limit switches, indicators, over speed safety governor for
car, emergency light fittings, etc.
d) Lift shaft is to be provided with adequate lighting.
e) The elevator shall be suitable for continuous 24 hours round-

the-clock operation.
f) The motor for the elevator shall be squirrel cage induction motor
with VVVF control for controlling the speed during starting and
stopping at landings
g) Trouble-free performance of the elevator incorporating the

operational, controlling and safety requirements, as specified,
is to be guaranteed.
h) A selector switch and a set of push buttons shall be provided

on the top above the ceiling of the car to operate the
elevator locally for inspection and maintenance. The
selector switch when set to position “Inspection" shall
exclude control from other places and movement of the car
in the desired direction shall be effected by the push buttons.
For normal operation of the elevator, the selector switch

shall be set to the position working. It shall be possible to
operate the elevator only when the appropriate button is
kept in pressed condition.
i) Provision shall be made for a safety gear, which shall operate in

case of free fall or over speeding of elevator car or counter
weight in the descending direction. This safety gear, while
freezing the cabin mechanically to the guides, shall also
interrupt the control supply through a limit switch.
j) The particular landing door shall open only after the

elevator car has stopped at the landing. Additional provision
shall be made for opening of the landing door in case of
emergency by means of a special key. The landing doors
shall be so designed that their closing and opening is not likely
to injure a person.
k) Provision shall be made to prevent the opening of any landing


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door when the car is passing that zone in response to a call

from another landing.
l) At all the intermediate levels “Up” & “Down” call buttons

with indicators shall be provided. Car position indicator shall
also be provided at all levels. At ground level, “Up” call button
with indicator & at top most level “Down” call button with
indicator shall be provided.
m) The circuit which supplies current to the motor shall not be

included in any twin or multi- core trailing cable used in
connection with the control safety devices /signaling
equipment.
n) Safe access for maintenance and removal of all mechanical

and electrical parts shall be ensured, without additional
scaffolding.
o) The elevator shall be equipped with fireman’s switch at ground

floor, emergy alam stich in car and talk back system. The
fireman’s switch when operated shall bring the car to the ground
floor and open the door in case of emergency. The emergency
alarm switch shall be installed in the car and the alarm shall be
installed at ground floor near the hallway door. When emergency
alarm is operated it shall be display a audio visual alarm alerting
people outside. The talk back system shall be provided to
communicate with personnel at machine room with people inside
the car.
p) For other details relevant BS standards shall be followed.
I. DESIGN CONSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE

REQUIREMENT.
1. Wire Rope
The car and counter weight shall be suspended by steel

wire ropes. The number of wire ropes and size of wire rope
shall be so chosen that highest factor of safety is achieved
as per standard. Not less than three independent
suspension ropes shall be used. The minimum diameter of
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2. Car
a) Car frame
Every lift car shall be carried in a complete frame of

steel which shall be sufficiently rigid to withstand the
operation of the safety gear without permanent deformation
to the car frame. The car structure shall be of steel with
special painting or of stainless steel.
At least four renewable guide shoes with renewable linings

or set of roller guides shall be provided, two at the top and
two at the bottom of the car frame.
b) Car enclosure
The car shall be enclosed on all sides by means of car body

and door. The sides of the car shall be lined with heavy
gauge stainless steel sheet plate properly braced and
reinforced.
The enclosure shall be flush on the inside and securely

fastened to the platform. The car body floor shall be of M.S
steel construction with chequered plate top. Side panels shall
be of stainless steel grade 304, 1.2mm thk and roof of
stainless steel over MS frame.
The car shall be equipped with handrails on three sides,

fan with grills and suitable lighting with fittings. The light
shall be left on during the whole time of use. The fan and
light shall be operating in case of power failure and automatic
rescue device is in operation.
Necessary provisions shall be made for adequate

ventilation of the car. Ventilation opening shall be provided
in the enclosure roof as per requirement of IS: 14665 (Part
3/Sec 1 & 2)-2000. A separate switch shall be provided in the
car for the fan.
The enclosure of the lift car shall withstand a thrust of 35 kgs

applied normally at any point, excepting any vision panel,
without permanent deformation.


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c) Car platform
Car platform shall be constructed of structural steel shapes

or securely fastened with steel flooring covered with PVC
tiles flooring. The platform shall be designed on the basis
of rated loads evenly distributed. The car floor shall
comprise a smooth non-slip surface.
Since the car leveling device will be used, subsequent

aprons of sufficient depth shall be fitted to the car floor to
ensure that no space is permitted between the threshold
and the landing while the car is being leveled to a floor.
d) Car roof
Car roof shall be covered with sheet metal to prevent

dripping of lubricants from ropes-sheave bearings. The top
flooring shall be of steel with decorative false ceiling. A
three pin plug socket with a switch for head lamp shall be
fitted on the top of the car for use during maintenance. The
roof shall be strong enough to support at least two persons.
Provision for slow speed (1/2 of rated speed) operation

from car top in up and down directions in independent
mode shall be made to facilitate maintenance of devices in
the hoist way. Necessary fittings shall be provided for this
purpose.
Difference in levels of the car floor and landing shall not

exceed the figures indicated in IS 14665 (Para 3/Sec 1
& 2)-2000 under heading “Leveling Accuracy ".
Suitable lubrication system shall be provided for guide rails

as well as for other items.
e) Car Door
The elevator car shall be provided with Automatic power

driven centrally opening doors, matching with hoist way
doors.
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Car door shall have a clear opening of 1000 mm wide X 2000

mm high. The door operation shall be automatic.
f) Hoist Way Door
Automatic power driven centrally opening doors having a

clear opening of 1000 mm wide x 2000 mm high shall be
provided at each of the landing for elevator door.
g) Door Hangers & Tracks
Hangers and tracks for car door and each having a clear
hoist way door shall be provided. Suitable material shall be
used to minimize the noise. Ball bearing rollers or
equivalent arrangement shall be provided to take upward
thrust of the doors. Suitable devices shall be provided for
transmitting from one door panel to the other.
All required material for landing entrance e.g. extruded

aluminum or equipment sills, structural angles, headers etc.
shall be provided.
h) Door operation for car door and hoist way doors
The doors operations shall be automatic. The necessary

door cushioning device shall be provided.
Necessary safety devices shall be provided to prevent the

movement of the car until the car door and hoist way doors
are closed properly.
The car and hoist way doors shall open automatically in case
of any obstruction in closing the doors.
i) Car Self-Leveling Device
The elevator shall be equipped with automatic self-leveling

devices to bring the car to the floor landings. These self
leveling shall be correct for over travel or under-travel and
rope stretch.

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3. Control and operation
The elevator control shall be through digital controls and VVVF

drives.
The operation of the elevator i.e. method of actuating the

control shall be “Selective Collective Automatic Operation”
as per clause 3.41.3 of IS 14665 (Part2/Sec1): 2000 with and
without attendant. All accessories required for the collective
operation as outlined therein, namely selector and its driving
shall be furnished complete.
The controller shall be microprocessor based.
4. Car Position Indicator in Car
A signal indication shall be provided by the appropriate

numeral (which shall be floor no./ level of respective floor)
being illuminated when the car is passing the
corresponding floor. The indication shall remain illuminated
when the car is stopped at a floor. Up & Down direction
jewel lights shall also be provided. The car position indicators
are needed to be provided at all landings.
Provision to indicate lift capacity in Kg as well as in terms

of person, shall be made available in the car. Other signals
like “over load” “Lift is under maintenance” etc. shall also be
provided.
Push Button Station and Call- Registered Tell-tale Lights at

Hoist way
A single ‘Up” and “Down” push button at terminal landings

and “Up” “Down” each push intermediate landing including
call register light for each push button shall be provided.
These shall remain illuminated till the call is answered.
5. Emergency Exit
The elevator car shall be provided with an emergency

exit of adequate dimension.


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6. Terminal Buffers
The terminal buffers shall be provided for stopping the car and
the counter weight at the extreme ends of travel. All structural
steel members required to install the buffers shall be supplied
by the lift supplier.
7. Counter-Weight s and Counter-weight Frames
Counter weight sections shall be mounted on structural

metal frames so designed to retain the weights securely in its
place.
Counter –weight frame shall be guided on each guide rail

by upper and lower guiding members attached to the frame
A substantial metal counter- guard of required length shall

be provided at the bottom of the hoist way.
A compensating chain of adequate strength connecting car

bottom and counter weight frame shall be provided for
balancing the car and counterweight while running with
minimum load condition.
8. Guides for Car and Counter- weight
Car and counterweight guides shall be of rigid steel and

shall be continuous throughout the entire length and shall be
provided with adequate steel bracings and stiffeners. Guide
for both car and counter weight shall meet the
requirement of IS:14665, Part-3. The necessary lubrication
device for guide rail shall be provided.
9. Terminal Limit Switches and Final Limit Switches
Terminal limit switches for normal operation shall be

provided to slow -down and stop the car automatically at
terminal landings and final limit switches shall be provided
to automatically cut off the power and apply the brake,
when the car travel beyond the terminal landing.
10. Automatic Rescue Device


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During power failure the automatic rescue system shall take

over and bring the car to the nearest landing and door shall
open for evacuation of entrapped persons in the lift. The light
and ventilation fan shall remain operative during the rescue
operation.
II. THE ELEVATOR AFTER ERECTION SHALL BE TESTED

AS FOLLOW:
a) Load test with 100% and 110% of rated load as per IS: 14665
– 2000 Part 5.
b) A static load test with 125% of rated load as per IS: 14665 –
2000 Part 5 to check that the brake will sustain the car.
c) All other tests on electrical system as mentioned in IS: 14665 –
2000 Part 5
d) Any other test felt necessary by Owner and supplier to
ensure proper functioning and installation of the lift.
e) Demonstration of the functioning of all safety provisions
made available in the elevator.
3. DOCUMENTATION
1. Information to be furnished by the Tenderer along with

the tender:

drawings & technical data/ information with tender for elevator
without which the tender shall be considered as incomplete &
may not be considered for acceptance.
a) General Arrangement of the Elevator indicating load data,

details of various openings in machine room floor as well as lift
well shaft, buffers etc.
b) Filled in questionnaire
c) List of commissioning spare,
d) List of spares for two (2) years normal operation and
maintenance
e) List of insurance spare for each crane
f) List of special/ maintenance tools & tackles.
2. List of drawings/ documents to be furnished by the

successful Tenderer for approval
a) General arrangement drawing of elevator showing full details in


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plan and sections.

b) Single Line Diagrams / Circuit diagrams
c) Quality Assurance Plan for inspection.
d) Test and inspection certificate.
e) List of spares for 2 years normal maintenance.
f) List of insurance spare for each crane
g) List of special/ maintenance tools & tackles.
3. List of drawings/documents to be submitted along with

equipment by the successful Tenderer
a) GA drawings, complete assembly and sub assembly drawings

of the equipment.
b) Single line diagrams / Circuit diagrams.
c) Drawings of all equipment/component received from sub
supplier.
d) Test and warranty certificate for each item of equipment.
e) Test reports and inspection reports.
f) Instruction manuals for testing and commissioning.
g) Operation, maintenance and safety manuals.
h) Requirement of special tools and tackles, if any, for subsequent
maintenance.
4. QUESTIONNAIRE
01. Name of manufacturer :

02. Nos. Off :
03. Type of elevator :
04. Capacity,
i. in Kg
:
ii. Number of passenger
:
05. Rated Speed (m /min) : 0.5 to 1.0m/sec
06. Total travel (m) :
07. Nos. of floor to be served :
08. Floor levels :
09. Size of elevator well / mast :
10. Internal size of elevator car :
11. Type of car / landing :

12. Landing/car door : Automatic / Manual
operation
13. Car Enclosure :
14. Total Weight :

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i. Mechanical component :
ii. Structural item :
iii. Others :
15. Headroom above top landing :
16. Elevator operation :
17. Method of control : Selective
collective
automatic control
as per clause no.
3.41.3 of IS: 14665
(Part 2/Sec1): 2000
with or without
attendant. The control panel
shall be located in the
machine room. (VVVF
control with pulse width
modulation)
18. Ambient temperature : 50o C
19. Quantity of Motor :
20. Power consumption :
21. Leveling accuracy :
22. Emergency power supply :
23. Intercommunication :
24. Electric power supply :
i. Power Voltage :
ii. (AC) Phase :
iii. Cycles :
iv. Wire system :
v. Control voltage (DC) : 415 V ±10%, 3 ph 50 Hz
±5% AC.
25. Signals :Call buttons with

Tell-Tale lights at all Floor
and car position indicator in
car and at all landings.
26. Motor Details

i.Make
: ii. Kw rating
: iii. Frame size
: iv. Speed
: v. Duty cycle


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: vi. FL amperes
: vii. Class of insulation
:
viii.No. of permissible starts per hour :
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GS –06/ 16, VIBRATING HOPPER/CONE
16 VIBRATING HOPPERS
SCOPE OF WORK

manufacture, fabrication, assembly, painting, testing and inspection,
to the client including all electrics and standard accessories of the
Vibrating Hoppers.
The scope of the tender shall be deemed to include all such items which
although are not specifically mentioned in the specification, but are
needed to make the equipment complete in all respect for it’s safe,
following:
c) Mechanical
- Each equipment shall be complete in all respect including, its
Unbalance Motor units, cables, safety switches, structural
hoppers with liners, gates, support/suspension structures,
mechanical and other standard accessories including feed
and discharge chutes with specified liners, dust hood etc..
- Provision o f n ece ssa ry f i x t u r e s , s u p p o r t i n g a n g l e s
a n d b r a cke t s r e q u i r e d f o r mounting and supporting the
equipment & drive with floor / bins.
d) All Electricals and controls

authorities.
12. Tenderer shall furnish necessary technical supervisory personnel to

supervise the erection; testing, commissioning & PG test. The
assembly of the equipment shall be made in such a way that while


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handling/erection o f the equipment at site no problem is

encountered. Erection mark of such assembly shall clearly be
marked to facilitate the erection of the equipment
13. Training of Purchaser’s personnel in all branches connected with

the operation and maintenance of the equipment.

the Tenderer, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), or any other
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
1. General

The Supplier shall make his own calculation in respect of

selection of unbalance motor model to ensure satisfactory
performance of the equipment.



a) The vibrating hopper shall be placed below the iron ore fines/ slime silos
above the belt weigh feeders to ensure steady flow of sticky iron fines to
the weigh feeders. These shall also be provided in other areas where
belt weigh feeders are provided. The vibrating hopper shall be designed
to ensure mass flow of materials.
b) A Rack & Pinion gate shall be provided at the mouth to isolate the weigh


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feeder during it’s maintenance.

c) The hopper shall be 2m (approx) in height and shall have a valley angle
of 70-75 deg minimum. The hopper shall be fabricated out of minimum 8
thick MS plates and stiffened outside. 10 thick UHMPE liners shall be
provide on the inside surface.
d) The hopper shall be provided with sealed inspection cover of 500 X
500mm for inspection and poking purpose.
e) Minimum 2 nos unbalance motors shall be provided to vibrate the
hopper. Each motor shall be capable of vibrating the hopper
independently. Location of the motors shall be chosen accordingly.
However both the motor shall be working simultaneously in normal
operating mode. The amplitude of vibration shall be sufficient to dislodge
sticky compacted Iron Ore Fines.
f) The motors shall be mounted within 1.5m from floor level. In case the
motor mounting is more than 1.5m due to technical reasons,
maintenance platform shall be provided on the floor of suitable height.
This platform shall not create any hindrance to the working space
around.
g) The hopper mouth opening shall be suitable to work with belt weigh
feeder width. The tenderer shall check this interface of both the
manufacturer to ensure compatibility.
DOCUMENTATION

drawings & technical data/information with tender for vibrating
screens without which the tender shall be considered as incomplete
& may not be considered for acceptance.
a) General arrangement drawing of the hopper showing height, openings,

motor mounting, liner fixing arrangement and reference dimension of gate
and belt weigh feeders.
b) Requirement of tools and tackles for erection and maintenance.

c) Requirement of utilities and services.
d) Deviation from tender document.

Tenderer


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a) General arrangement drawing of the hopper showing height, openings,

motor mounting, liner fixing arrangement and reference dimension of
gate and belt weigh feeders.
b) GA of unbalance motor with detail specification.
3. List of drawings/ documents to furnished along with equipment

l. Sets of all Approved GA drawings and motor data sheets, complete

assembly and sub assembly drawings of the equipment together with
one copy of good quality polyester reproducible.
m. Drawing of all equipment/ component received from sub supplier

n. Engineering and design calculations
o. Test and warranty certificate for each item of equipment
p. Detailed erection schedule and manuals, assembly/ erection

q. Test reports and inspection reports
r. Instruction manuals for testing and commissioning
s. Operation, maintenance and safety manuals

t. Requirement of special tools and tackles, if any, for subsequent
maintenance
u. Detail drawing and specifications of all wearing out parts and parts
v. List of spare parts with drawings, sketches, specifications and

sets of catalogues)
QUESTIONNAIRE


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i. Place of installation
ii. Quantity envisaged
iii. Dimension of Hopper :
iv. Material of construction :

v. Sealing envisaged between main silo and vibrating hopper
vi. Liner Provided
vii. Vibrating frequency and amplitude
viii. Make and model of Unbalance motor
ix. Motor kW
x. Duty


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GS –06/ 17, BELT WEIGH FEEDER
17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION BELT WEIGH FEEDER
1. General





a) The belt weigh feeder shall be placed be below bins, hoppers, silos. The
belt weigh feeder shall consist of shut off gate, in feed chute with liners,
full length skirt board with dust cover, tail pulleys with screw take up
arrangement, head pulleys , snub pulleys, Plummer blocks, deck plates,
internal & external scrappers, idler, belting ,load cells, belt speed
sensors, discharge hood & chute with liners, Dust control system, drive
system consisting of VFD motor, gearboxes, couplings etc, supporting
structures, foundation bolts, belt changing beams etc.
b) A shut off gate shall be provided at the in feed chute to isolate the weigh
feeder during it’s maintenance.
c) For different components of the belt weigh feeder, the conveyor portion
of GTS shall be referred.
d) The skirting shall be for full length of the belt. The skirt height shall be
minimum 200mm higher than the material height at design capacity. For
skirt rubber, skirt liner conveyor specification shall be referred.
e) The minimum belt designation shall be 315/3 NN, M-24 grade. The
minimum top & bottom cover thickness shall be 5mm & 2 mm.


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f) The minimum idler diameter shall be 88.9mm & shell thickness 4.5mm.
g) Machined idler shall be considered in the weighing area.
h) Minimum pulley diameter shall be 315 mm & thickness shall be 12 mm
for drive pulley & 10 mm for other pulleys. The lagging shall be as per
conveyor GTS.
i) Each feeder shall provided with double load cells. Load cells shall be
provided with calibration weights.
j) The design capacity shall be 120% of rated capacity. The belt speed
shall be 0.3m/s (variable). The variation of speed shall be from 20% to
120% & accuracy of system shall be minm. +/- 0.25%.
k) The whole belt weigh feeder shall mounted on a frame which shall be
bolted on floor at four corners.
l) The belt weigh feeder shall be working in tandem with the vibrating
hopper installed below silo. The belt weigh feeder shall be designed
suitable for the discharge from the vibrating hopper.
m) The drive shall consist of conventional separate motor nad gearbox with
coupling. Geared motor shall not be used.
11.04 DOCUMENTATION

drawings & technical data/information with tender for belt weigh
feeder without which the tender shall be considered as incomplete &
e) General arrangement drawing of the belt weigh feeder in line with

conveyor portion of documentation.
f) Requirement of tools and tackles for erection and maintenance.
g) Requirement of utilities and services.
h) Deviation from tender document.
l) List of Commissioning & Mandatory spares.

Tenderer

a) General arrangement drawing of the belt weigh feeders & other drawings
in line with conveyor portion of list of drawings.


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a. Sets of all Approved GA drawings and motor data sheets, complete

assembly and sub assembly drawings of the equipment together
with one copy of good quality polyester reproducible.



maintenance

sets of catalogues)
11.05 QUESTIONNAIRE

Successful Tenderer .
xi. Place of installation
xii. Quantity envisaged


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xiii. Capacity of the Belt Weigh Feeder :
xiv. Motor kW
xv. Duty
xvi. Belt Width
xvii. Belt Speed


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GS –06/ 18, Bunker Sealing Arrangement
18.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Bunker Sealing Arrangement
1. General





Charging Hatch shall be provided for hermetically dust sealing during

feeding of materials by feeding conveyors when discharge of material
is through continuous opening in the silo/bin/hoppers.
Raw materials after being discharged from conveyor shall fall into the
respective bunkers through charging hatches. When material is
discharged at any section of the inclined removable slide plate by a
shuttle belt conveyor, the pressure generated by the falling material
shall be able to push the respective curtain plates to make the required
opening for being fed to bunker.
The flaps of charging hatch, normally closed, shall open under dead
weight of material and close of its own under gravity after the materials
falls into bunker. Thus the dust emitted by falling material is hermetically
sealed.
The charging hatch assembly shall rest on the Insert Plates provided in

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the respective bunker openings.
The plate used shall be of Mild Steel construction of minimum 10 mm

thick & 8 thk SS409M liner. Diameter of the cross rods shall be
minimum 32 mm. The rubber curtain shall be light enough so that it
deflects in the weight of ore fines.
The hatch shall be of robust construction. The length of each charging

hatch shall be 2.5 m while width shall be as per belt width of shuttle
feeder (BW+100). The depth of the hatch shall be 1000mm minimum.
3. DOCUMENTATION
List of drawings /data to be submitted along with tender

drawings & technical data/information with tender for belt weigh
feeder without which the tender shall be considered as incomplete &
i) General arrangement drawing of Charging Hatch
List of drawing/documents to be furnished by the Successful

Tenderer

a) General arrangement drawing of the Charging Hatch
List of drawings/ documents to furnished along with equipment by

the Successful Tenderer.
a. Sets of all Approved GA drawings and motor data sheets,

complete assembly and sub assembly drawings of the equipment
together with one copy of good quality polyester reproducible.



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maintenance

sets of catalogues)
0 QUESTIONNAIRE

xviii. Place of installation
xix. Quantity envisaged
xx. Duty:


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GS –06/ 19, Samplers
19 Samplers
1. General





For carrying out different tests of raw materials in the laboratory,

samplers shall be provided in the conveyors wherever applicable to
receive the materials. The samplers shall be of robust contruction for
continuous duty ioperation.
The samplers shall be rotary type & shall be mounted in the discharge
chute of the conveyors. The sampler shall be connected to a sample
discharge cute upto ground floor.
The sampler shall consist of central shaft on which the cutter shall be
mounted. The drive shall be mounted on one end of the shaft and shll
be placed outside the discharge chute.
During rest the cutter shall be placed in parking position and away from
the material trajectory. When samples are to be taken the sampler shall
rotate around the central shaft and cut through the material trajectory.
The collected material shall be discharged through the sample

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collection chute and received at ground floor.

The minimum cross section of chute shall be 500X500 mm & shall be
made up of 1o thk MS plate.Further Sample bin shall also be provided
for 50 Kg capacity & shall be made up of 8thk MS & 8 Thk SS-409 M
Liner at ground floor
.
Maximum No of Samples Per Hour- 10
Quantity Of Sample Per Hour- 50 KG
20 DOCUMENTATION

drawings & technical data/information with tender for Samplers
without which the tender shall be considered as incomplete & may
not be considered for acceptance.
j) General arrangement drawing of Samplers

Tenderer

b) General arrangement drawing of Samplers

Sets of all Approved GA drawings and motor data sheets,

complete assembly and sub assembly drawings of the
equipment together with one copy of good quality polyester
reproducible.
a. Drawing of all equipment/ component received from sub supplier

Engineering and design calculations


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Test and warranty certificate for each item of equipment
Detailed erection schedule and manuals, assembly/ erection

Test reports and inspection reports
Instruction manuals for testing and commissioning
Operation, maintenance and safety manuals
Requirement of special tools and tackles, if any, for subsequent

maintenance
Detail drawing and specifications of all wearing out parts and parts
List of spare parts with drawings, sketches, specifications a n d

sets of catalogues)
21 QUESTIONNAIRE

xxi. Place of installation
xxii. Quantity envisaged
xxiii. Duty:
xxiv. Quantity of sample per hour in kgs.
xxv. Maximum no of samples per hour


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GS –06/ 20, Mobile Belt Changing Device
20 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION (Mobile Belt Changing Device)
1. General





1 no. Movable, belt-changing devices for quick replacement of conveyor

belts of various widths shall be provided. The equipment shall safely
unwind belts as well as wind and replace worn out belts. The equipment
shall be provided with belt change reel stands, power belt reelers
including pipe shaft, half split bush bearing at ends, geared motor etc.
The equipment shall be mounted on a truck and movable i.e shiftable

with the help of moving equipment.
The belt-changing device shall have following features:
a) It shall consists of a manual winch (with 60m of wire rope for threading
the old belt to the empty reel), spring loaded cable reeling drum (with 60
m of power cable), individual drive assemblies for rotating an “Empty
reel” (for pulling the old belt out of the conveyor system and winding the
same on the reel) and a “Loaded belt reel” (to un-wind new belt out of

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the reel), equipment for maintaining constant circumferential speed of

both belt reels and complete with motor starter panel, electrical controls
& instrumentation. The system shall also be provided with 4 numbers
mandrels (to put inside the wooden belt reels for rotation, 2 numbers
working, 2 numbers spare) and 2 Nos. wooden reels (for belts), along
with any other accessories that may be required to for belt changing
operation.
b) The drives for “Empty reel” and “Loaded belt reel” shall have hydraulic
motors with suitable gearbox and power pack mounted on the base.
Adequate pulling force as per the requirement or 20t (whichever is
more) shall be considered.
c) Both the drive systems shall act in tandem to maintain constant

circumferential speed of both drums at 15 m /min. Provision of creep
speed shall also be kept for intended operation. The whole system shall
be electrically/ electronically controlled to maintain constant speed of
incoming and outgoing belt.
d) Two Nos. of belt gripping devices (one for old and one for new belt)
including fasteners & necessary rope fixing arrangement shall be
provided. It shall be made of Aluminium alloy and shall be mounted on
self-locking chuck to ensure safety of operator. One spare gripping
device meant for spare belt shall also be provided.
e) Two reels shall be mounted individually on mandrels (minimum 100 mm

square bars/ hollow sections) of adequate length, for supporting them
over pivot block of respective “A” frame. The belt reels shall be “locked”
longitudinally on the mandrels. One end of the square bar is coupled
with drive mechanism through love-joy coupling. Mandrel shall be
placed on a chuck so that after placement it can be locked with chuck.
Both sides of mandrels shall be placed on bearing block to offer least
resistance during operation.
f) All gears of the gearbox shall be of hardened and tempered alloy or

carbon steel with machine cut teeth. The bearing-supporting block for
pivoting the mandrel shall be horizontally split type with easy mounting
facility. All gears shall be splash lubricated and bearings shall be
grease/splash lubricated. Gearbox shall be totally enclosed.
g) Circumferential speed of the belt at the stabilized condition of changing

shall be minimum 15m /minute. Suitable speed sensors required for
maintaining constant circumferential speed shall be provided. The panel

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shall be mounted on power pack.
h) 60 m length of cable shall be supplied with suitable connector for

connecting to the source of power provided in the gallery/ Jn. Houses.
Suitable spring loaded cable reeling drum shall be provided to wind the
cable.
3. DOCUMENTATION
List of drawings /data to be submitted along with tender

drawings & technical data/information with tender for Mobile Belt
Changing Device without which the tender shall be considered as
incomplete & may not be considered for acceptance.
General arrangement drawing of Mobile Belt Changing Device
List of drawing/documents to be furnished by the Successful

Tenderer

General arrangement drawing of Mobile Belt Changing Devices
List of drawings/ documents to furnished along with equipment by

the Successful Tenderer.
Sets of all Approved GA drawings and motor data sheets,

complete assembly and sub assembly drawings of the equipment
together with one copy of good quality polyester reproducible.
Drawing of all equipment/ component received from sub supplier

Engineering and design calculations
Test and warranty certificate for each item of equipment
Detailed erection schedule and manuals, assembly/ erection


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Test reports and inspection reports
Instruction manuals for testing and commissioning
Operation, maintenance and safety manuals
Requirement of special tools and tackles, if any, for subsequent

maintenance
Detail drawing and specifications of all wearing out parts and parts
List of spare parts with drawings, sketches, specifications a n d

sets of catalogues)
4. QUESTIONNAIRE

i. Place of installation
ii. Quantity envisaged
iii. Maximum Belt Width Considered
iv. Maximum belt length considered
v. Mobile equipment details


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CONTRACTOR QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN PROJECT

E Q U I P M E N T D E T A I L S INSPECTION AND TESTS

(QAP No. to be allotted by MECON)

(QAP No. to be allotted by MECON).

ORDER NO. & DATE FOR PACKAGE NO.

E Q U I P M E N T D E T A I L S INSPECTION AND TESTS

ORDER NO. & DATE FOR PACKAGE NO.

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E Q U I P M E N T D E T A I L S INSPECTION AND TESTS

SLURRY PIPELINE, IRON ORE PROCESSING

NO. MEC/ GTS /06/Q79A/REV-1 September-2016

SLURRY PIPELINE, IRON ORE BENEFICIATION PLANT,

Chapter No. Contents/Description Page No

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SLURRY PIPELINE, IRON ORE BENEFICIATION PLANT,

GS – 06/ 01, CONVEYORS:

01.00 CONVEYOR SYSTEM & RELATED EQUIPMENT

1. The scope of work of the Tenderer shall include design, engineering,

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SLURRY PIPELINE, IRON ORE BENEFICIATION PLANT,

xxx) Magnetic Separators/ ILMS wherever required

 Each equipment shall be complete in all respect including, its drive

 Provision of necessary fixtures, supporting angles and brackets

 LT AC motors and brakes with rectifier panels (in case DC brakes

01.02 Design Basis & Hierarchy of Specifications

The equipment shall be designed as per design criteria given below:

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SLURRY PIPELINE, IRON ORE BENEFICIATION PLANT,

Material characteristics (Tentative – Final in Technical

Material Size Bulk Density

Iron Ore Fines 0-10mm 2.2t/m3

Pellet 9-16 mm 1.9 to 2.1 t/m3

Filter cake -1 mm 2.6 t/m3

Bentonite -40 mm 1.4t/m3

Coke -10 mm 0.5t/m3

 Utilisation of cross sectional area - 80 % of theoretical cross

 Design capacity of belt conveyors- 20% more than rated

 Motor kW shall be selected with a minimum 10% margin over

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calculated brake horse power (Power required at input shaft

 Troughing angle - 35o (except belt feeders)

 Idler Friction factor (for kW calculation) of belt conveyors-

 Friction factor between belt and drive pulley : 0.275

 Idlers (Carrying, Self Aligning Carrying)

 Idlers (Return, Self Aligning Return)

190mm Outer Diameter (for belt with upto 800mm)

 Carrying idler spacing -1000 mm. Spacing in the convex

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curve position of conveyor shall be limited to half the normal

 Return idler spacing - 3000 mm

 Training Idler spacing

 Impact idler spacing - 500 mm or less - (min. 6 Nos.)

 Deck plate - 3.15 mm thick throughout

 Drive pulley –12 mm thk. vulcanized natural