IEC 60832-1:2010

IEC 60832-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2010-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Live working – Insulating sticks and attachable devices –
Part 1: Insulating sticks
Travaux sous tension – Perches isolantes et outils adaptables –
Partie 1: Perches isolantes
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IEC 60832-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2010-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Live working – Insulating sticks and attachable devices –
Part 1: Insulating sticks
Travaux sous tension – Perches isolantes et outils adaptables –
Partie 1: Perches isolantes
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
X
CODE PRIX
ICS 13.260; 29.240.20; 29.260.99 ISBN 978-2-88910-306-5
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.4
INTRODUCTION.6
1 Scope.7
2 Normative references .7
3 Terms, definitions and symbols .7
3.1 Terms and definitions .7
3.2 Symbols .8
4 Requirements .8
4.1 General .8
4.2 Electrical insulation .8
4.3 Electrical category of end fittings.9
4.4 Dimensional and mechanical requirements.9
4.4.1 Dimensional requirements .9
4.4.2 Mechanical requirements.9
4.5 Insulating sticks end fittings .11
4.5.1 Mechanical protection.11
4.5.2 Protection against corrosion .11
4.5.3 Conductive parts .11
4.6 Multiple-tube or multiple-rod tools .11
4.7 Marking .11
4.8 Instructions for use.12
5 Tests .12
5.1 General .12
5.2 Visual inspection .13
5.3 Dimensional check .13
5.4 Durability of marking .13
5.5 Mechanical tests .13
5.5.1 Cold impact test on the end fitting .13
5.5.2 Torsion .16
5.5.3 Tension .17
5.5.4 Compression .17
5.5.5 Bending.17
5.5.6 Torsion test of wing screw(s) .19
5.6 Dye penetration test .19
5.7 Electrical tests.19
5.7.1 Electrical test after water conditioning .19
5.7.2 Dielectric strength of internal insulation .21
5.8 Specific tests.23
5.8.1 Tie stick – Tension test of the rotary blade and hook .23
5.8.2 Hook stick – Operating rod functioning .24
5.8.3 Hook stick extension – Tension strength of the connecting clamp.25
5.8.4 Wire holding stick – Tightening capability .26
5.8.5 Pliers stick.27
5.8.6 Insulating oiler stick – Functioning of the operating rod .28
5.8.7 Wire cutter stick – Binding-wire cutter stick – Cutting capability.29
5.8.8 Measuring stick .29

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5.8.9 Tension puller (dead-end tool) .31
5.9 Instructions for use.32
5.9.1 Type test .32
5.9.2 Alternative test in case of insulating sticks having completed the
production phase.32
6 Conformity assessment of insulating sticks having completed the production phase .32
7 Modifications .32
Annex A (normative) Suitable for live working; double triangle .33
Annex B (normative) Chronology of type tests .34
Annex C (normative) Classification of defects and associated tests .40
Annex D (informative) In-service recommendations .43
Bibliography.46

Figure 1 – Cold impact test on the end fitting .16
Figure 2 – Bending test.18
Figure 3 – Electrical test after water conditioning.20
Figure 4 – Dielectric strength of internal insulation.22
Figure 5 – Tie stick – Tension of the rotary blade.23
Figure 6 – Tie stick – Tension of the rotary hook.24
Figure 7 – Hook stick – Operating rod functioning.25
Figure 8 – Hook stick extension – Tensile strength test for the connecting clamp.26
Figure 9 – Wire holding stick – Tightening capability.26
Figure 10 – Pliers stick – Tightening capability .27
Figure 11 – Pliers stick – Torsion of the support handle .27
Figure 12 – Pliers stick – Torsion of the operating handle .28
Figure 13 – Insulating oiler stick – Functioning of the operating rod .29
Figure 14 – Measuring stick – Resistance to abrasion.30
Figure 15 – Electrical test on type A tension puller.31
Figure 16 – Electrical test on type B tension puller.32

Table 1 – Mechanical characteristics of hand sticks (to be supplied by the
manufacturer) .10
Table 2 – Mechanical characteristics of support sticks (to be supplied by the
manufacturer) .10
Table 3 – Torque values and pass criteria of the torsion test.17
Table 4 – Tensile forces and pass criteria of the tension test .17
Table 5 – Compression forces and pass criteria
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