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IS 4649 (1968): Adaptors for flexible steel conduits [ETD

14: Electrical Wiring Accessories]

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 Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
ADAPTORS FOR FLEXIBLE STEEL CONDUITS
Electrical Wiring Accessories Sectional Committee, ETDC 44

Chairman Reprcscntia~
SxxxP.N. DEOBHAKTA Directorate General of Technical Development
Industrial Development &

Membus
ADD~oNAL CHIEF ENC~WEEIZ Directorate General of Posts and Telegraphs ( &Minis-
u-v of Transwrt & Communications )
DKREC~OR ok TELEGRAPHS ’ _
(L) ( Alternate )
SHRX V. G. BAPAT Buildings and Communications Department, Govern-
ment of Maharashtra, Bombay
SHSUP. K. BHARUCHA The Insurance Association of India, Bombay
SHRI A. C. MODY ( Altcmatc )
WQ-CDR H. S. BUTIA Directorate of Technical Development & Produc-
tion ( Air ), Ministry of Defence
Fto-OPPR S. V. BASARICAR ( Alternate )
DamG.N. BHATTACRARYA In personal capacity ( Uni:~crsitg Colkgc oJ TechrzIogy,
Calcufta )
SEW P.-BOSE Eastern Regional Electrical Contractors’ Association
( India ) Ltd, Calcutta
SHSU A. IL SEN (Altematc)
DEPUTY DmCTOR STANDARDS Railway Board ( Ministry of Railways )
(Emo)
ASSISTANTDIRECTOR STANDARDS
( ELEC ) ( Alfern& )
DEPLPN DIRECTOR OF WEAPONS Naval Headquarters
IwDE~uI~iu~rm
STAFF OFFICER (3% E. PRO-
JECTS ) ( Altcrnatc )
SHRS D. M. JAIN The Jai Hind Trading Corporation, Delhi
SHRI N. C. JAIN ( Al&mate )
SEW I. D. JAIN Engineer-in-Chief’s Branch, Army Headquarters
SARI R. S. JAIN ( Aumaab )
SHRI M. L. KHANNA Ram Kay Engineering Co Private Ltd, Kapurthala
SHRI s. P. Knosu Kbosla Plastics Private Ltd, Poona
SHRI S.K. KHOSLA (.+iktIUt~)
SHRI B. MAJUMDAR The Development Commissioner, Small Scale
Industries ( Ministry of Industrial Development
ik Company Affairs )
( Contiwed on page 2 )

INDIAN STANDARDS INSTITUTXON

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFhR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002
Is : 4649 - 1968

( Continwdjrom fiagc 1)

SHRIhf. H. XfALKANI Indian Tube Co Ltd, Jaqshcdpur

SHRI R. A. MEWENDAL~~ Garcware PIastics Private Ltd, Bombay
SHRX H. R. S. RAO (Ahma& )
&RI B. K. ~IL’KHS~RJEE National ‘I&t House, Gakun*
SHY K. K. SHARNA ( Akmak )
SHRI S. S. MULDAONHER Bajaj EkctricaIs Ltd, Bombay
Ssiw S, K. htEHTA ( Ahmute)
SHR~ A. S. NAGARKATI Dkctorate GcuaaI of Supplies C Disposah
( Minis try of Supply & Technical Developmcut )*
Ntw .Dc&i
SHRI P, L. kWUR ( Ahnate)
SHRI _-
NARNARAYAN
_ ~IAROD~A Indian Pipe Manufacturers’ Association, Calcutta
SHRIP. R. ram The Bombay Electric Supply and Transport Under-
-w& Bombay
Ssw B. K. SW ( Al&mate )
SHXI E. c. P. -HAKAR DiTA&&Edus$iand Commcrcc, Govment
,
SHRI T. SOMASWDARAM ( Al&mate )
SHRIXI. N. Sn4H All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Associatiou.
Bombay
SVPERIXTENDINC ENCINEFX, DEL= Cmtral Public Works Dcpartmmt
&NTRAL EmmRICAL fhna
No. II
SHRI R. K. TA~NDAN National Physical Laboratory ( GSIk ), New D&i
SHRI Y. S. Y~NXAZSWARAN, Director General, IS1 (&o&‘icio Mnbrr)
Director ( Elec tech )

Smtr JAGD~ RAJ MAEAJA~

Assistant Director ( Elcc tech ), IS1

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Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
ADAPTORS FOR FLEXIBLE STEEL CONDUITS

0. FOREWORD
0.1 This Indian Standard was adopted by the Indian Standards Institution
on 10 May 1968, after the draft finalized by the Electrical Wiring
Accessories Sectional Committee had been approved by the Electrotechni-
cal Division Council.
0.2 These adaptors are used for connecting flexible metallic conduits to
rigid conduits and its fittings. The dimensions of the adaptors, such as
nominal internal diameter and turns per metre are to correspond to those
of the flexible steel conduits and hence IS: 3480-1966* is a necessary
adjunct to this standard.
0.3 Flexible steel conduit shall not be used as an earth continuity
conductor. Where such conduit forms part of an earthed metal conduit
system, a separate earth continuity conductor shall be installed with the
tubing and connected to it at each end and in the case of long runs at
suitable intervals throughout the run.
0.4 This standard is one of a series of Indian Standard specifications relating
to conduits for electrical wiring. Other specifications published so far in
the series are:
IS : 1653-1964 Rigid steel conduits for electrical wiring ( revised)
IS : 2509-1963 Rigid non-metallic conduits for electrical installations
IS : 2667-1964 Fittings for rigid steel conduits for electrical wiring
IS : 3419-1965 -Fittings for rigid non-metallic conduits
IS : 3480-1966 Flexible steel conduits for electrical wiring
IS : 3837-1966 Accessories for rigid steel conduits for electrical wiring.
0.5 While preparing this standard, assistance has been derived from
B.S. 731 : Part I : 1952 ‘ Flexible steel conduits and adaptors for the pro-
tection of electric cable ’ issued by the British Standards Institution.
0.6 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this
standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated, express-
ing the result of a test, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS : 2-1960t.
The number of significant places retained in the rounded off value should
be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
*Specification for flexible steel conduits for electrical conduits.
tRules for rounding OKnumerical values ( revised ).

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1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard speciks the requirements for adaptors clamp andof
solid types for flexible steel conduits intended for the protection of cables
in electrical installations.

2. TERMINOLOGY

2.0. For the purpose of this standard, the following definition shall apply.
2.1 Adaptors -A fitting used for connecting a flexible metallic conduit
to a rigid conduit or its fittings.

3. MATERIALS

3.1 Adaptors shall be made of malleable iron complying with either

IS : 2107-1962* or IS : 210~1962t.
3.2 The adaptors shall be adequately protected against rust and corrosion
both inside and outside excluding machined surfaces and screw threads,
with a medium or heavy protective coating which shall be smooth,
continuous, tough and firmly adherent. Exampks of finishes which may
fall within the category of medium protection are:
a) stoved enamel,
b) air drying paint, and
c) electrolytic deposits.
Examples of finishes which may fall within the category of heavy
protection are:
a) hot-dip galvanized coating, and
b) sherardising.

4. CCNSTRUCTION
b.

--
4.1 clIa=n ?I+M: - This type shall have either an internal box turns or
interna lly cprk$king fins in order to engage and hold secure the flexible
steel conduit. It shall be fitted with an external earthing lug with a hole
to accommodate not less than 4 mms earthing wire. - The lug shall be
integral with the solid portion of the adaptor and shall be tapped and
fitted with a headed clamping screw. Alternatively, a headed earthing
screw and washer shall be fitted to the solid portion. A typical example
is shown in Fig. 1.
*Specificationfor whitcheart malleable iron txwthgh
tSpcci6cation for blockburt mallahle i#rmurting.

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4.2 SoMdType -This type shall have either an internal box turns or
internally projecting fins and shall be fitted either with an external earthing
lug as for clamp type in 4.1 or with a headed earthing screw and washer.
‘A typical example is shown in Fig. 2.
4.3 Other Types - The dimensions shall be in accordance with those
specifkd in Table 1. They shall be made either with or without provision
for earth wire.

FIG. 1 A TYPICAL EXAMPLE OF A CLAMP Type ADAPTOR wn~

EXTERNAL EARTHING SCREW ( THREADEDTYPE )

FIG. 2 A TYPICAL EXAMPLEOI A SOUD TYKE ADAPTOR WITH

EXTXRNALEARTHINGScsutw ( Tmm.um TYPE)

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_
TABLE1 REQ UlREMENTS FORAXUPTORS
(c~uuse
4.3)
All dimensionsin millimctres.
NOMINAL TOLEPAHCE EXTERNAL
INTERNAL TURNSPZO DEPTFI OF
INTERNAL DXAMBTER DtAMeTEa METRSIN ENOAORMSNT
DIAMJZTJZR
OF OFFLEXIBLE IO&AL M NORMAL NORMAL B-EN
chDulT DIMETER POSTION @UTION ckXDUlT AND
Ez: Ml&X Min ADAPTOR
(1) (2)’ (3) (4) (5) (6)
6.5 6.51 315 10
10 10.0 +0.5 *E 235 15
16.0 -0.0 20.0 200 i5
if 25.OJ 31.0 160 25
46.0 ioo 30
z! 70.0
100 lo&O :ii :5"

4.4 Box threads or fins shall have turns per metre as specified in co1 5 of
Table 1.

5. woRxaMANsHIP
5.1 Adaptors shall be free from burrs or sharp edges and the edges of the
turns or fins shall be well-formed.

6. ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE
6.1 The adaptors or other anchorings shall be electrically continuous.

7. DEPTH OF ENGAGEMENT WITH FLEXIBLE CONDUITS

7.1 Depth of engagement of the flexible conduits in the adaptors or
anchorings shall be not less than that shown in Table 1.

8. ENGAGEMENT W&-I RIGID CONDUIT OF FITTINGS

8.1 The specification and length of threads shall be in accordance with
IS : 1653-1964* or IS : 2667-1964t.

9. MARKING
9.1 Each adaptor shall be clearly marked with the following:
a) Name or trade-mark of the manufacturer, and
b) Country of manufacture.
*Specification for rigid steel conduits for electrical wiring ( rmised ) (Since revised ).
tspecification for fittings for rigid steel conduits for electrical wiring ( Since revised 1.

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9.1.1The adaptor may also be marked with the ISI Certification

Mark.

NOTE- The use of the ISI Certification Mark is governed by the provisions of the
Indian Standards institution ( Certification Marks ) Act and the Rules and Regulations
made thereunder. The ISI Mark on pduC@ covered by an Indian Standard
conveys the assurance that they have been produced to comply with the requirements
of that standard under a well-defined system of inspection, testing and quality control
which is devised and supervised by ISI and operated by the producer. IS1 marked
roducts are also continuous1 checked by .ISI for conformity to that standard as a
Purtber safeguard. Details or conditions under which a licence. for the use of the IS1
cmti&ation Mark may be granted to manufacturers or processon, may be obtained
from the Indian Standards In ititution.

10. TESTS
10.1 GeneraI - The tests shall be made at prevalent ambient tempera-
ture unless specified otherwise in the relevant clauses.
10.2 Type Tests -The following shall be carried out as type tests on
selected samples of adaptors drawn, preferably at random, from a regular
production lot:
a) Visual examination (see 4 and S),
b) Dimensional check, and
c) Protective coating.
lO.!LlNumber of samples shall be 3, all of which shall be subjected to
the tests specified in 10.2in theorder specified therein.
105.1.1Crithafw apprOval-- All samples subjected to the type tests
shall pass all the tests for proving conformity with the requirements of this
test. If one or more faihnes occur, the testing authority at its discretion,
may call for twice the original number of samples and subject them to all
tests or to those in which failure occurred. No single failure shall be
permitted in the repeat test(s).
10.2.2 At~e~tancc ;Trslr -The following shall constitute acceptance
tests:
a) Visual examination, and
b) Dimensional check.
10.2.2.1 A recommended sampling procedure for acceptance tests is
specified in Appendix A.
10.3 TestforYismal Emdnathn- Each adaptor shall be examined
visually for conformity with 5 and 9.
10.4 Dimensional Check - Samples selected shall be tested for correct-
ness with the-specified dimensions. In addition, the adaptors shall be

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tested for accuracy of screw threads by means of suitable gauges specilied

in IS : 1653-1964* or IS : 2667-19647.

10.5 Test for Protection Against Corrosion

10.5.1 Tar for Adaptors with Medium Protection
10.5.1.1 The sample to be tested is cleaned with a piece of cloth
soaked in benzene and then dried. It is then immersed in a solution of
O-75 percent of potassium ferricyanide [ K,Fe ( CN )# ] and O-25 percent
ammonium persulphate [ (NH, ) ,S, 0,] in water; a quantity of 0.1 per-
cent of a suitable wetting agent ( sodium salt of an alkylnaphthaline sulph-
onic acid ) is added to the solution.
10.5.1.2 Samples with medium protection are cleaned as delivered
and then totally immersed in the solution.
10.5.1.3 The solution and the samples are maintained at a tempera-
ture of 20” f 1°C. Each sample is tested separately, a fresh solution being
used each time. After immersion for 5 minutes, the samples are removed
from the solution and left to dry in~air at ambient temperature.
10.5.1.4 After the test, the samples shall show not more than two blue
coloured spots on any centimetre square of the surface and no spot shall
have a dimension larger than l-5 inm.
10.5.1.5 A yellowish film removable by rubbing, traces of rust on
sharp edges and screw threads are ignored.
X0.5.2 Test for Adaptors with Heavy Protection
10.5.2.1 The sample shall be cleaned by washing with solvent
naphtha, trichloroethylene or any other suitable organic solvent, the? with
alcohol and finally dried thoroughly.
10.5.2.2 The cleaned sample is then immersed in a solution of copper
sulphate in distilled water having a specific gravity of 1.186 at 18°C. The
solution and the samples are maintained at a temperature of 18” f 2°C.
10.5.2.3 The solution is made by dissolving about 36 g of copper
sulphate ( CuSO,, 5H,O ) in 100 ml of distilled water. The water may be
heated to aid. solution, but if heated, the solution should be cooled before
neutralizing. The solution is neutralized by shaking with excess of copper
carbonate or copper hydroxide ( about one gram/litre of solution ) and
allawed to stand for at least 24 hours before filtering or decanting the
solution. The specific gravity is then checked and it -may be adjusted by
adding distilled water or solution of higher specific gravity. The volume
of the solution in miililitres shall be numerically at least 8 times the
approximate surface area in square centimetres of the immersed portion
of the samples.
*Specification for rigid steel conduits for electrical wiring ( reuised) (Since revised).
tspecification for fittings for rigid steel conduits for electrical wiring (since revised).

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 10.5.2.4 A glass container or a container of any other material that
does not react with the solution may be used for the test. Its internal
dimensions shall be such as to allow a clearance of at least 25 mm between
the container and the immersed sample.

10.5.2.5 Each sample is totally immersed four times in succession in

the same solution, each time for one minute, fresh solution being used for
each sample. During the test neither the sample nor the solution shall be
agitated. After each immersion the sample is immediately rinsed in run-
nmg water with a fibre brush to remove any black deposit, taking care that
all the holes and pockets are removed. The sample is then wiped dry with
a piece of ciean soft cloth and, except after the final dip, returned
immediately into the solution.

10.5.2.6 After the test the sample shall not show any red deposit of
copper upon the base metal. A false red deposit of copper may appear
sometimes on a sample. Such a deposit may be tested by immersing in a
solution of dilute hydrochloric acid ( 1 : 10 ) for 15 seconds followed by
immediate rinsing in clean running water with vigorous scrubbing or
tested for adherence by peeling or light rubbing. If the copper has been
remov;ed and zinc appears underneath, it is a false end point and the
sample does not fail. Areas less than 1 mm from portions machined after
the application of protective coating are exempt from the test.

APPENDIX A
( Clause 10.2.2.1 )
SAMPLING PROCEDURE FOR ACCEPTANCE TEST

A-I. LOT

A-l.1 In any consignment all the .adaptors of the same type and size,
manufactured from the same -raw materials under esseniially similar
conditions of production shall be grouped together to constitute a lot.
Each lot shall, however, consist of a maximum of thousand adaptors.

A-1.1.1 For ascertaining the conformity to the requirements of this

standard, samples of adaptors shall be selected and tested separately for
each lot.

A-l.2 The number of adaptors to be selected at random from a lot shall

depend upon the size of the lot and shall be in accordance wit.h co1 1 to 3
of Table 2.

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TABLE 2 SAW&@ _SI ZE AND CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

FOR VISUAL EXAMINATION AND DIMENSIONAL CHECK
(Ciansc A-1.2)

LOT !kB SAMPLE SAMPLE %.E Culrm4nm ~r\CCEPTNUCE

SAxF%E SIZE NL~BER

(1) (2) (3) (4) (j) (6)

upto 100 First 5 5 0 2
Second 5 10 1 2
101 to 150 First 8 8 0 2
Second 8 16 I 2
151to 300 First 13 13 0 2
Second 13 26 1 2
301 to 500 First 20 20 0 3
Second 20 40 3 4
501 ~to 1 000 First 32 32 1 4
Second 32 64 4 5

A-2. CRITERION FOR CONFORMITY

A-2.1 The adaptors selected according to Table 2 shall be subjected to

the tests specified in 10.2.2. Any adaptors failing in one or more of these
characteristics shall be considered as a‘defective. If in the first sample the
number of defective adaptors is less than or equal to the corresponding
acceptance number given in co1 5 of Table 2, the lot shall be considered as
conforming to this standard. If the number of defectives is greater than
or equal to the rejection number given in co1 6 of Table 2, the lot shall be
deemed as not meeting these requirements. If the number of defectives
is greater than the acceptance number, but less than the rejection number,
a second sample of the size equivalent to that of the first shall be taken to
determine the conformity or otherwise of the lot. The number of
defectives found in the first and the second samples shall be combined and
if the combined number of defectives is less than or equal to the
corresponding acceptance number, the lot shall be declared as conforming
to these requirements otherwise not.

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