Table of Contents

1 -  AS 1882-2002 EARTH AND BONDING CLAMPS
6 -  PREFACE
7 -  CONTENTS
8 -  1 SCOPE AND REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 -  1.1 Scope
8 -  1.2 Referenced documents
8 -  2 APPLICATION
9 -  3 CONSTRUCTION
9 -  4 MATERIALS
9 -  4.1 Body of clamp
9 -  4.1.1 General
9 -  4.1.2 Thickness
9 -  4.1.3 Protection of ferrous metal clamps
9 -  4.1.4 Clamps referred to in Clause 2
10 -  4.2 Bolts, nuts, etc.
10 -  5 STRENGTH AND CONTACT
10 -  6 SIZES
10 -  7 TERMINAL CONNECTIONS FOR EARTHING AND BONDING WIRES
11 -  8 CLIPS OF THE CLAMPING AND FLAT BAND TYPES.
11 -  9 MARKING
11 -  10 TESTS
11 -  10.1 General
11 -  10.2 Electrical Resistance
11 -  10.3 Torque Test
12 -  10.4 Test of Protective Coating
13 -  APPENDIX A - ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE TEST
14 -  APPENDIX B - TORQUE TEST
14 -  B1 APPARATUS
14 -  B2 PROCEDURE
14 -  B3 CALCULATION
16 -  APPENDIX C - TYPICAL DESIGNS OF EARTH CLAMPS

Abstract

Provides a range of standard clamps for use in electrical installations for connection of earth and bonding conductors to metal pipes and metal cable sheaths of external diameter 11 to 105 mm. Performance requirements and certain mechanical features applicable to all clamps, including special clamps fabricated on site and those outside the dimensional range provided, are specified.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-004 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 30 July 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-004:

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Consumer Electronics Suppliers Association
Consumers Federation of Australia
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Engineers Australia
International Accreditation New Zealand
New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association
New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
NSW Office of Fair Trading
Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia

Scope

This specification prescribes the size ranges, performance and certain mechanical features, including the provision of suitable earth conductor connecting facilities, of metal clamps and clips used to connect the earth or bonding conductor of an electrical installation to cylindrical surfaces such as metal pipes and metal cable sheaths.
NOTE: The term ‘clamp’ as used throughout this specification includes ‘clip’.
Provision is made for clamps suitable for pipes and cables of external diameters from 11 mm to 105 mm.
Some typical designs of earth clamps are shown in Appendix C.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmation Notice 21-08-2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	EL-004
Supersedes	AS 1882-1976