BS EN 61466-1:2016

This standard BS EN 61466-1:2016 Composite string insulator units for overhead lines with a nominal voltage greater than 1000 V is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.240.20 Power transmission and distribution lines
• 29.080.10 Insulators

This part of IEC 61466 is applicable to composite string insulator units for a.c. overhead lines with a nominal voltage greater than 1 000 V and a frequency not greater than 100 Hz.

It also applies to insulators of similar design used in substations or on electric traction lines.

This standard applies to string insulator units of composite type with ball, socket, tongue, clevis, Y-clevis or eye couplings, or a combination thereof.

The object of this standard is to prescribe specified values for the mechanical characteristics of the composite string insulator units and define the main dimensions of the couplings to be used on the composite string insulator units in order to permit the assembly of insulators or fittings supplied by different manufacturers and to allow, whenever practical, interchangeability with existing installations.

It also defines a standard designation system for composite string insulator units.