Preformed Line Products EZSP-4375 EZ-WRAP SPOOL TIE .358-.405 NEW
Tie Assembly:
-An EZ-WRAP Spool Tie Assembly consists of one metal tie component plus tie tube.
Tie Tube:
-Each EZ-WRAP Spool Tie is supplied with an elastomeric tie tube designed for abrasion protection with bare conductors.
Color Code:
-Identifies proper conductor size, corresponding to tabular information appearing in this section.
Identification Tape:
-Lists catalog numbers, proper insulator type, and nominal conductor sizes.
**GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS**
The EZ-WRAP Spool Tie is intended for use on aluminum based conductors with diameters from .190" to .968".
Interchangeable Neck-Style Insulators:
-EZ-WRAP Spool Ties listed in this section are designed to be applied to only ANSI Class 53-1, 53-2 and 53-3 spool insulators which have 1-3/4" neck diameters.
-To insure proper fit and service life of the EZ-WRAP Spool Tie, it is recommended only spool insulators with uniform dimensions, as described by the latest (C29.3) ANSI standards, be used.
-Each EZ-WRAP Spool Tie is supplied with an elastomeric tie tube designed to minimize abrasion to bare conductors and insulators. For application on jacketed conductors, the tube may be discarded. EZ-WRAP Spool Ties can also be applied to bare conductor without the tube where desired, although consideration of abrasion should be given.
Mechanical Strength:
-The EZ-WRAP Spool Tie is designed to provide superior mechanical strength and resiliency during conductor motion and cyclic loading conditions. Longitudinal holding strengths consistently exceed the requirements of the National Electric Safety Code. TR-695E covers the mechanical testing of the EZ-WRAP Spool Tie and is available upon request.
-The RIV/TVI characteristics of EZ-WRAP Spool Ties are equivalent to those of a well made hand tie as originally installed. The precontoured loop and formed legs of the EZ-WRAP Spool Tie assure continued fit, which provide better RIV/TVI performance than a loosened hand tie wire.
Vibration Dampers:
-The EZ-WRAP Spool Tie is designed to outperform the hand tie during conductor motion activity, such as aeolian vibration and galloping. However, on some lines, the use of dampers may be necessary to prevent damage. Utilities that have experienced conductor motion or expect to, should consider adding dampers.