**Changes to the Technical List of Materials**

April 11, 2024

1. Pages c-1; f-1; i-1; n-1; o-1; aa,ab

a. Renewed Aluma-Form (4/2024 – 4/2025)

April 10, 2024

1. Pages b-1, f-1

a. Renewed Powerline Hardware (Hobb) (4/2024 - 4/2025)

April 2, 2024

1. Pages av-5, Uhv-3, Uhv-4

a. Renewed Interamericana de Cables Venezuela S.A. (ICV, S.A.) (4/2024 – 4/2025)

March 22, 2024

1. Page y-1

a. Renewed Hascelik (3/2024 – 3/2025)

2. Pages av-1; av-6; av(1); av(5).

a. Renewed Apar (3/2024 – 3/2025).

b. Added Apar to pages av(1) and av(5).

February 15, 2024

1. Page ap-2

a. Powerline Hardware

i. Updated to include P1520CC, P1530CC (5/2023 – 5/2024)

January 24, 2024

1. Pages ai-1, ai-3, ai-4, ai-5

a. Renewed Kopell (1/2024 – 1/2025)

December 7, 2023

1. Pages a-1; a-1.1; k-1; k-1.1; cm-1; ea-1

a. Renewed Newell-PSN, LLC (12/2023 – 12/2024)

2. Page ae-1

a. Added Balestro/H-J

i. PROTÉGÉ+ (12/2023 – 12/2024)

October 17, 2023

1. Pages c-1, f-1, v-2, aa,ab, cu-1, gj-1

a. Renewed Hubbell Power Systems (10/2023 – 10/2024) 

October 16, 2023

1. Pages y-1, y-2, av-1, av-4, av-5, av-6, Uhv-2, Uhv-3, Uhv-4

a. Renewed Shanghai Silin Special Equipment Co. Ltd. (Priority Wire & Cable) (10/2023 - 10/2024) 

b. Revised World Lighting Cable Co., Ltd. to Xiantong Wire and Cable Co., Ltd.

c. Renewed Xiantong Wire and Cable Co., Ltd. (Priority Wire & Cable) (10/2023 - 10/2024)

September 13, 2023

1. Pages l-1, ej-1

a. Updated GPP Solutions (9/2023 – 9/2024)

i. SODC-xxx series

August 16, 2023

1. Revised “Grid Power Products” to GPP Solutions.

2. GPP Solutions

a. Renewed GPP Solutions (8/2023 – 8/2024)

i. Pages b, c, d, f, i, l, n, o, q, s, u, v, x, aa, ab, ao, as, aw, ba, bh, bj, bo, br, bs, ci, cs, cz, da, eb, ek, ft

b. Added GPP Solutions (8/2023 – 8/2024)

i. Page l-1 – Deadend Clamps

1. AQC57N, AQC52N

ii. Page w-1 – Guy Strain Insulators

1. GL15 Series

iii. Page bx-2 - Automatic Splices

1. ALLS-4, ALLS-40, ALLS- 477-556

July 12, 2023

1. Pages a, k, af, cm, ea

a. Renewed Powerline Hardware (7/2023 – 7/2024)

2. Pages c-1, d-1, n-1, o-1, u-1, x-1, z-1, z-6, z-7, aa, ab, ai-1, ai-2, ai-4

a. Renewed Powerline Hardware (Hobb) (7/2023 – 7/2024)

3. Pages u-2, u-3, bv-1, dt-1

a. Renewed Mosdorfer (7/2023 – 7/2024)

July 7, 2023

1. Pages av-1, av-5, av-6, Uhv-3

a. Renewed Coreal (7/2023 – 7/2024)

June 30, 2023

1. Pages av-1, av-6

a. Added JSK Industries Pvt. Ltd. (6/2023 – 6/2024)

June 26, 2023

1. Pages u-2, u-3, ah-1, bv-1, by-1, dt-1

2. Renewed MacLean Power Systems (6/2023 – 6/2024)

June 2, 2023

1. Page av-5

a. Added Sierra Cables PLC (6/2023 – 6/2024)

May 5, 2023

1. Pages s-1, w-1, aj-1, ap-2, bh-1

a. Renewed Powerline Hardware (Hobb) (5/2023 – 5/2024)

March 28, 2023

1. Page y-1

a. Renewed Hascelik (3/2023 – 3/2024)

March 23, 2023

1. Pages c-1, n-1

a. Renewed Centennial (3/2023 – 3/2024)

March 22, 2023

1. Pages a-1, a-1.1, cm-1, ea-1

a. Renewed PPC Insulators (3/2023 – 3/2024).

March 17, 2023

1. Page ai-3, y-2

a. Renewed Intelli and Coppersteel Bimetalicos (3/2023 – 3/2024)

March 14, 2023

1. Page av-6

a. Revised technical acceptance period to 3/2023 – 3/2024.

March 13, 2023

1. Pages av-1, av-6

a. Renewed Apar Industries, Ltd.

February 15, 2023

1. Pages b-1, f-1, f-3

a. Added Powerline Hardware (Hobb) (2/2023 – 2/2024)

i. Catalog numbers: P720, P720Z, P740, P740Z, P25179, P25179Z, P203, P203Z, P221, P221Z, P647, P647Z, P3322, P3322Z, P3324 and P3324Z.

January 30, 2023

1. Pages av-5, Uhv-3, Uhv-4

a. Renewed Interamericana de Cables Venezuela (ICV) (1/2023 – 1/2024)

January 24, 2023

1. Pages c-1, d-1, n-1, o-1, u-1, x-1, z-1, z-6, z-7, aa, ab, ai-1, ai-2, ai-4

a. Renewed Powerline Hardware (Hobb) (1/2023 – 1/2024) 

July 26, 2022

1. Added page U hv-4

a. Cable, Underground, 600 Volt Cable (Alternative Cable Constructions)

July 20, 2022

1. Pages y-1, y-2, av-1, av-4, av-5, av-6, Uhv-2, Uhv-3

a. Renewed Priority Wire & Cable (7/2022 – 7/2023)

July 19, 2022

1. Pages a-1, a-1.1, k-1, k-2, af-1, cm-1, ea-1

a. Renewed Powerline Hardware (7/2022 – 7/2023)

July 6, 2022

1. Page ap-2

a. Added TE Connectivity (7/2022 – 7/2023)

i. Catalog numbers THLA, THLB

June 10, 2022

1. Pages p-8, p-9, p-11

a. Added TE Connectivity (6/2022 – 6/2023)

i. Catalog numbers TCC and BAT

May 25, 2022

1. Renewed Grid Power Products (5/2022 – 5/2023).

March 29, 2022

1. Pages ai-3, ai-5.

a. added TE Connectivity (3/2022 – 3/2023). 

i. Catalog number GRCU-58, GRCU-34, GRCS-58, GRCS-34.

March 28, 2022

1. Pages av-1, av-5, av-6, Uhv-3.

a. Renewed Coreal (3/2022 – 3/2023).

March 25, 2022

1. Section ai – Ground Rods

a. Revised page numbering for consistency: page ai(1) changed to ai-4; page ai(3) changed to ai-5.

March 23, 2022

1. Pages s-1, bh-1

a. Added Powerline Hardware (3/2022 – 3/2023).

i. Catalog numbers P0322, P1626, P0313, P1300, P1399, P093.

March 10, 2022

1. Page w-1

a. Renewed Powerline Hardware (3/2022 – 3/2023).

b. Corrected “PCE” to “PCTE”.

March 7, 2022

1. Pages aj-1, ap-2

a. Renewed Powerline Hardware (3/2022 – 3/2023).

January 18, 2022

1. Pages f-1, v-2, aa,ab, cu-1, gj-1

a. Renewed Hubbell Power Systems (1/2022 – 1/2023).

December 2, 2021

1. Pages av-1, av-6

a. Renewed Apar Industries (12/2021 – 12/2022).

December 1, 2021

1. Pages c-1, d-1, n-1, o-1, u-1, x-1, z-1, z-6, z-7, aa, ab, ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, ai(1), ai(3)

a. Renewed Powerline Hardware (Hobb) (12/2021 – 12/2022). 

b. Renewed Kopell Grounding Systems (12/2021 – 12/2022).

November 26, 2021

1. Pages u-2, u-3, ah-1, bv-1, by-1, dt-1

a. Renewed MacLean Power Systems (11/2021 – 11/2022).

November 24, 2021

1. Pages ai-3, y-2

a. Renewed Intelli - Coppersteel Bimetalicos (11/2021 – 11/2022).

November 23, 2021

1. Pages be-1, el-1

a. Renewed Tavrida (11/2021 – 11/2022).

b. Added OSM35 model.

c. Revised Tavrida product descriptions on page be-1. 

November 17, 2021

1. Pages av-5, Uhv-2, Uhv-3.

a. Renewed for Interamericana de Cables Venezuela, S.A (ICV) (11/2021 – 11/2022)

October 15, 2021

1. Page y-1

a. Renewed for Hascelik.

October 14, 2021

1. Pages c-1, f-1, i-1, n-1, o-1, aa,ab

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Aluma Form (10/2021 – 10/2022).

September 15, 2021

1. Pages a-1, cm-1, ea-2, ea(6)

a. Added Vanguard Electric, LLC (9/2021 – 9/2022)

i. Catalog Numbers: 53-1 SG1, 53-2 SG1, 53-4 SG1

ii. Catalog Numbers: 55-2 SG1, 55-3 SG1, 55-4 SG1, 55-5 SG1, 55-6 SG1

iii. Catalog Numbers: 5601SG1, 5603SG1, 5604SG1

iv. Catalog Numbers: 5701SSG1, 5702SSG1, 5703SSG1, 5711SSG1, 5712SSG1, 5713SSG1

June 15, 2021

1. Pages a-1, a-1.1, k-1, k-1.1, k-2, af-1, cm-1, ea-1

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Powerline Hardware (6/2021 – 6/2022)

June 10, 2021

1. Pages b-1, f-1

a. Added Line Hardware (6/2021 – 6/2022)

i. Catalog numbers PTP-202, PTP-202A, LVP-585A, HVP-587

May 18, 2021

1. Pages y-1, y-2, av-1, av-4, av-5, av-6, av(5), Uhv-2, Uhv-3.

a. Renewed Technical Accetpance for Shanghai Silin Special Equipment Co., Ltd. (Priority Wire & Cable, INC) (5/2021 – 5/2022).

April 26, 2021

1. Pages a-1, a-1.1, k-1, k-1.1, cm-1, ea-1

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Newell-PSN (April 2021 – April 2022)

March 22, 2021

1. Pages av-4, av-5, Uhv-2, Uhv-3

a. Added World Lighting Cable Co, Ltd. (Priority Wire & Cable, INC) (3/2021 – 3/2022)

b. Corrected: page Uhv-3 to include Shanghai Silin Special Equipment Co., LTD. (Priority Wire & Cable, INC), which was omitted in previous versions.

March 8, 2021

1. Pages a-1, a-1.1, a-2, cm-1, ea-1

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for PPC Insualators (3/2021 – 3/2022).

b. Revised PPC catalog number for ANSI Class 57-1 (15kV) from 5127 to 5125 on page ea-1.

c. Removed PPC polymer pin insulators on page a-2: HDPE 15F, HDPE 25-F, HDPE 35-F.

d. Removed footnotes on pages a-1, a-1.1, as neither applies to any manufacturer listed on both pages.

January 27, 2021

1. Pages w-1, aj-1, ap-2

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Powerline Hardware (1/2021 – 1/2022).

January 15, 2021

1. Pages av-1, av-5, av-6, Uhv-3

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Coreal (1/2021 – 1/2022)

January 8, 2021

1. Pages b-1, c-1, d-1, f-1, i-1, l-2, n-1, o-1, q-1, s-1, u-2, v-1, v-2, x-1, aa, ab, ao-1, as-1, aw-1, ba-1, bh-1, bj-1, bo-1, br-1, bs-1, ci-1, cs-1, cz-1, da-1, eb-1, ek-1, ft-1.

a. Renewed Technical Accetpance for Grid Power Products (1/2021 – 1/2022)

December 22, 2020

1. Page k-2

a. Renewed Technical Accetpance for Powerline Hardware (Yikun) (12/2020 – 12/2021)

December 18, 2020

1. Pages c-1; d-1; n-1; o-1; u-1; x-1; z-1,6,7; aa; ab; ai-1,2,(1)

a. Renewed Technical Accetpance for Powerline Hardware (Hobb) (12/2020 – 12/2021).

December 16, 2020

1. Pages f-1, v-2, aa,ab, cu-1, gj-1

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Hubbell (12/2020 – 12/2021)

December 15, 2020

1. Pages al-1

a. Renewed Technical Accetpance for Paslode (12/2020 – 12/2021).

December 11, 2020

1. Page ap

a. Added Connector Manufacturing Co., LLC (12/2020 – 12/2021)

i. Catalog numbers: HLA2/0, HLA2/0T, HLA400, HLA400T, HLB2/0, HLB2/0T, HLB2/0LD, HLB2/0LDT, HLB400, HLB400T 

December 8, 2020

1. Page k-2

a. Added TE Connectivity (12/2020 – 12/2021)

i. Catalog numbers: TE-DS15-CT-11, TE-DS28-CT-11, TE-DS35-CT-11, TE-DS46-CT-11, TE-DS69-CT-11

2. Page ea-4

a. Added TE Connectivity (12/2020 – 12/2021)

i. Catalog numbers: TE-LP15-FS1-01, TE-LP25-FS1-01, TE-LP35-FS1-01, TE-LP15-CS1-01, TE-LP25-CS1-01, TE-LP35-CS1-01

November 2, 2020

1. Page aj-1

a. Added TE Connectivity (11/2020 – 11/2021)

i. Catalog numbers: TGRL58

October 23, 2020

1. Page p-8

a. Added TE Connectivity (Raychem RPG) (11/2020 – 11/2021)

i. Catalog Numbers: TCU, TAH

July 17, 2020

1. Renewed Technical Accetpance for ICV (7/2020 – 7/2021)

a. Pages av-5, Uhv-2, Uhv-3

June 30, 2020

1. Renewed Technical Accetpance for Powerline Hardware (6/2020 – 6/2021)

a. Pages a-1, a1.1, k-1, k-1.1, af-1, cm-1, ea-1

June 17, 2020

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance for MacLean Power Systems (6/2020 – 6/2021)

a. Pages u-2; u-3; ah-1; by-1; dt-1

June 9, 2020

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Kopell Grounding Systems Pvt., Ltd. (6/2020 – 6/2021)

a. Pages ai-1; ai-3; ai(1); ai(3)

June 1, 2020

1. Added Hascelik (6/2020 – 6/2021)

a. Page y-1

May 19, 2020

1. Renewed Technical Accetpance for Apar Industries (5/2020 – 5/2021)

a. Pages a-1; a-6

May 13, 2020

1. Renewed Technical Accetpance for Newell-PSN (5/2020 – 5/2021)

a. Pages a-1; a-1.1; k-1; cm-1; ea-1

April 29, 2020

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Romagnole (4/2020 – 4/2021)

a. Pages b-1, c-1, d-1, f-1, i-1, n-1, o-1, q-1, x-1, aa, ab, ac-1, ai-2, ao-1, ba-1, bb-1, bs-1, cs-1, dy-1, ek-1

April 7, 2020

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Aluma-Form (4/2020 – 4/2021)

a. Pages c-1, f-1, i-1, o-1, aa;ab, dy-1

April 2, 2020

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Intelli and Coppersteel Bimetalicos Ltda. (4/2020 – 4/2021)

a. Pages ai-3, y-2

March 24, 2020

1. Granted Technical Acceptance to TE Connectivity (3/2020 – 3/2021)

a. Pages ai-1, ai-3

March 19, 2020

1. Renewed PPC Insultors (Mar 2020 – Mar 2021)

a. Pages a-1, a-1.1, a-2, cm-1, ea-1

b. Correction on page ea-1:  Revised “5127” to “5125” in the ANSI 57-1 column.

March 16, 2020

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Powerline Hardware (Hobb International) (Mar 2020 – Mar 2021)

a. Pages w-1, ap-2

2. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Priority Wire & Cable (Mar 2020 – Mar 2021)

a. Shanghai SiLin 

i. Pages y-1, y-2, av-1, av-4, av-5, av-6, av(5), Uhv-2

b. Handsun

i. Pages ai-1, ai-3

March 10, 2020

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Fujian and Suzhou (Mar 2020 – Mar 2021)

a. Pages a-1, a-1.1, k-1, k-1.1, cm-1, ea-1

February 10, 2020

1. Updated all references of “U-1” to “7 CFR 1728.204”.

a. Page U hv-1.

January 9, 2020

1. Correction to Page aj-1

a. Powerline Hardware clamp P 58 is also suitable for copper covered ground rods.

January 8, 2020

1. Page aj-1 Ground Rod Clamp

a. Added Powerline Hardware (1/2020 – 1/2021)

i. Cat#: P 58

January 7, 2020

1. Added Centennial Infrastructure Products (1/2020 – 1/2021)

a. Page c-1 Machine Bolts

b. Page n-1 Double Arming Bolts

November 21, 2019

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Grid Power Products 11/2019 – 11/2020.

a. Pages b-1, c-1, d-1, f-1, i-1, l-1, n-1, o-1, q-1, s-1, u-2, v-1, v-2, x-1, aa, ab, ao-1, as-1, aw-1, ba-1, bh-1, bj-1, bo-1, br-1, bs-1, ci-1, cs-1, cz-1, da-1, eb-1, ek-1, ft-1, 

November 14, 2019

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Coreal 11/2019 – 11/2020.

a. Pages av-1, av-5, av-6, Uhv-3

October 15, 2019

1. Renewed Technical Accetpance for Powerline Hardware (Yikun) 10/2019 – 10/2020.

a. Page k-2 – Insulators, distribution deadend, polymer

2. Renewed Technical Accetpance for Powerline Hardware (Hobb) 10/2019 – 10/2020.

a. Pages c-1, d-1, n-1, o-1, u-1, x-1, z-1, z-6, z-7, aa, ab, ai-1, ai-2, ai(1)

September 25, 2019

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Peak Demand Inc. 9/2019 – 9/2020.

a. a-1 Insulators, pin type, porcelain

b. a-2 Insulators, pint type, polymer

c. k-2 – Insulator, polymer distribution deadend

d. sd-1 Current Transformers Outdoor Type

August 28, 2019

1. Revised and Renewed Tavrida listing to upgraded max. rating of 800A.  8/2019 – 8/2020.

a. be-1 – Recloser, vacuum interruption with solid dielectric

b. el-1 – Sectionlizer

August 26, 2019

1. Renewed Technical Accetpance for Powerline Hardware 8/2019 – 8/2020.

a. k-2 Insulator, polymer distribution deadend

b. z-1 Anchors, expanding plate

c. z-6 Anchors, power-installed screw

August 16, 2019

1. Removed Smart Grid Solutions (*these items have been moved to the**domestic List of Materials*)

a. go-1 Fault Indicators, overhead

b. Ugo-1 Fault Indicators, underground

June 21, 2019

1. Renewed Technical Listing for Smart Grid Solutions 6/2019 – 6/2020

a. Pages go, Ugo

June 7, 2019

1. Renewed Technical Listing for MacLean Power Systems 6/2019 – 6/2020

a. Pages u-2, u-3, ah-1, bv-1, dt-1

May 24, 2019

1. Renewed Technical Listing for Interamericana de Cables Venezuela S.A. (ICV, S.A.)5/2019 – 5/2020.

a. Pages av-5, Uhv-2, Uhv-3

April 16, 2019

1. Renewed Technical Listing for Powerline Hardware 4/2019 – 4/2020.

a. Pages a-1, a-1.1, k-1, k-1.1, af-1, cm-1, ea-1

April 1, 2019

1. Revised listing for Tavrida from 630A to 800A max rating.

a. Pages be-1 and el-1.

February 7, 2019

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Kopell Grounding Systems 2/2019 – 2/2020.

a. Pages ai-1, ai-3, ai(1), ai(3)

February 6, 2019

1. Added Grid Power Products 2/2019 – 2020.

a. Pages l-2, u-2, cz-1

January 31, 2019

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance for PPC Insulators 2/2019 – 2/2020. 

a. Pages a-1, a-1.1, a-2, cm-1, ea-1

January 30, 2019

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Newell-PSN and Mustang Electric 2/2019 – 2/2020.

a. Pages a-1, a1.1, k-1, k-1.1, cm-1, ea-1

December 14, 2018

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Priority Wire & Cable 12/2018 – 12/2019 

a. y-1 - Galvanized Steel Strand

b. ai-1 - Rods, Ground, 13-mil

c. ai-3 - Rods, ground, sectional, 13-mil

d. av-1 - Conductor, ACSR

e. av-4 - Conductor, Service, (Single conductor)

f. av-5 - Conductor, Service Cable , (Triplex and Quadruplex)

g. av-6 - Conductor, Aluminum Alloy (AAAC)

h. av(5) - Conductor, Twisted Pair (T-2 & VR type)

i. Uhv-2 Cable, Underground, 600V

December 7, 2018

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Powerline Hardware 12/2018 – 12/2019

a. w-1 Insulator, guy strain, fiberglass

b. ap-2 Hotline Clamps

November 30, 2018

1. Ugk-1 Terminations, Indoor

a. Added TE Connectivity

i. Catalog numbers: CSTI-xxxJ Series (15, 25, 35 kV), CSTI-xxxG (with grounding kit) Series (15, 25, 35 kV) (11/2018 – 11/2019)

2. Ugk-2 Terminiations, Outdoor

a. Added TE Connectivity-Energy

i. Catalog numbers:  CSTO-xxxJ Series (15, 25, 35 kV), CSTO-xxxG (with grounding kit) Series (15, 25, 35 kV) (11/2018 – 11/2019)

November 29, 2018

1. k-2 – Insulator, polymer distribution deadend

a. Added Peak Demand

i. Catalog numbers: CDI-DS-15, CDI-DS-28, CDI-DS-35

November 27, 2018

1. Corrections made to Newell-PSN, LLC (Mustang Electric) 

a. a-1, a-1.1 – Insualtor, pin type

b. k-1, k-1.1 – Insulator, suspension

c. cm-1 – Insulator, Spool

d. ea-1 - Insulator and stud, post type, vertical

October 26, 2018

1. b, c, d, f, I, n, o, q, s, v, x, aa, ab, as, ao, aw, ba, bh, bj, bo, br, bs, ci, cs, da, eb, ek, ft

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Grid Power Products 10/2018 – 10/2019

October 12, 2018

1. av-1, av-5, av-6, Uhv-3

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Coreal 10/2018 – 10/2019

2. f-1

a. Added Aluma-Form 10/2018 – 10/2019

i. AF203, AF647

October 5, 2018

1. u-2, u-3, bv-1, dt-1

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Mosdorfer 10/2018 – 10/2019

September 25, 2018

2. av-4, av-5

a. Added Priority Wire & Cable 9/2018 – 9/2019

September 21, 2018

1. k-1, k-1.1

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Lapp Insualtors LLC 9/2018 – 9/2019

2. c-1; d-1; n-1; o-1; u-1; x-1; aa,ab; ai-1, ai-2, ai(1)

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Powerline Hardware 9/2018 – 9/2019

September 7, 2018

1. a-1, a-1.1, k-1, k-1.1, cm-1, ea-1

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Fujian Hoshing Prosper Electrical Porcelain, Co., Ltd. 9/2018 – 9/2019

2. k-1, k-1.1, ea-1

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Suzhou Porcelain Insulator Works 9/2018 – 9/2019.

September 6, 2018

1. a-1, a-1.1, k-1, k-1.1, cm-1, ea-1

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Action Manufacturing 9/2018 – 9/2019.

August 14, 2018

1. a-2

a. Added Gamma Corona

i. Catalog numbers PPT series 8/2018 – 8/2019.

August 3, 2018

1. be-1, el-1

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Tavrida 8/2018 – 8/2019.

August 1, 2018

1. z-1, z-6, z-7, af-1

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Powerline Hardware.

July 31, 2018

1. Pages a-1, a-1.1, cm-1, ea-1

a. Revised “Mustang Electric” to “Newell-PSN, LLC”.

i. Newell has purchased Mustang Electric.

July 20, 2018

1. Uhv-1

a. Revised listing format to make Insulation options clearer.

July 3, 2018

1. Pages Uhv-2

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Changfeng Wire & Cable 7/2018 – 7/2019

June 28, 2018

2. Pages c-1, f-1, v-2, aa/ab, cu-1, eb-1, gj-1 

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Hubbell Power Systems 6/2018 – 6/2019

June 27, 2018

3. Pages a-1, a-1.1, cm-1, ea-1 

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Mustang Electric Power Products, Inc. 6/2018 – 6/2019

June 5, 2018

4. Pages av-5, Uhv(2), Uhv(3)

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Interamericana de Cables Venezuela, S.A. (ICV) 6/2018 – 6/2019.

May 25, 2018

1. Pages ah-1 Insulator Ties; bv-1 Armor Rods

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for MacLean Power Systems 5/2018 – 5/2019

May 4, 2018

1. Pages c-1, i-1, n-1, o-1, aa-1.

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Aluma-Form 5/2018 – 5/2019.

2. Page av-1 Conductor, ACSR

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co., Ltd (ZTT) 5/2018 – 5/2019

April 27, 2018

1. Pages a-1, a-1.1; k-1, k-1.1; cm-1; ea-1; af-1 

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Powerline Hardware 4/2018 – 4/2019

April 13, 2018

1. Multiple pole line hardware pages.

a. Renewed acceptance for Romagnole 4/2018 – 4/2019.

March 19, 2018

1. Page U hv-2 Cable, Underground, 600V Cable

a. Added Electrocables 3/2018 – 3/2019

2. Page U hv-3 Cable, Underground, 600 Volt Multi-Conductor Cable

a. Added Electrocables 3/2018 – 3/2019

March 8, 2018

1. Page bx-2 Automatic Splices

a. Added Powerline Hardware (Hobb) 3/2018 – 3/2019

i. Catalog numbers: PLH-42, PLH-1020, PLH-266336, PLH-397477

February 16, 2018

1. Page ae-1 Surge (lightning) Arrester, Distribution Class

a. Siemens

i. Added catalog number 3EK8 (3-36, 3-27 ratings) 2/2018 – 2/2019

ii. Renewed Technical Acceptance for catalog number 3EK7. 2/2018 – 2/2019

January 26, 2018

1. Page ai-1 Rods, Ground, 13-mil

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Kopell Grounding Systems Pvt., Ltd. 1/2018 – 1/2019.

2. Page ai-3 Rods, ground, sectional, 13-mil

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Kopell Grounding Systems Pvt., Ltd. 1/2018 – 1/2019.

3. Page ai(1) Rods, Ground, 10-mil

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Kopell Grounding Systems Pvt., Ltd. 1/2018 – 1/2019.

4. Page ai(3) Rods, ground, sectional, 10-mil

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Kopell Grounding Systems Pvt., Ltd. 1/2018 – 1/2019.

November 21, 2017

5. Page a-1 Insulator, pin type

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Newell-PSN, LLC Nov 2017 – Nov 2018

6. Page a-1.1 Insulator, pin type

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Newell-PSN, LLC Nov 2017 – Nov 2018

7. Page k-1 Insulators, suspension

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Newell-PSN, LLC Nov 2017 – Nov 2018

8. Page k-1.1 Insulators, suspension 

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Newell-PSN, LLC Nov 2017 – Nov 2018

November 1, 2017

1. Page av-1 – Conductor, ACSR

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Coreal 11/2017 – 11/2018

2. Page av-5 - Conductor, Service Cable, (Triplex and Quadruplex)

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Coreal 11/2017 – 11/2018

3. Page av-6 – Conductor, Aluminum Alloy (AAAC)

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Coreal 11/2017 – 11/2018

4. Page by-1 - Deadend, automatic and formed Type, ACSR

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for MacLean Power Systems 11/2017 – 11/2018

5. Page dt-1 - Deadend, service

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for MacLean Power Systems 11/2017 – 11/2018

6. Page U hv - Cable, Underground, 600 Volt Multi-Conductor Cable

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance for Coreal 11/2017 – 11/2018

October 30, 2017

1. Page a-1 Insulators, pin type, porcelain

a. Added Peak Demand 10/2017 – 10/2018

i. Catalog numbers: PPT-55-2, PPT-55-3, PPT-55-4, PPT-55-5, PPT-55-6

2. Page a-2 Insulators, pint type, polymer

a. Added Peak Demand 10/2017 – 10/2018

i. Catalog numbers: HPT-55-2, HPT-55-3, HPT-55-4, HPT-55-5, HPT-55-6

October 24, 2017

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance 10/2017 – 10/2018 for: Powerline Hardware on the following pages:

a. Page d-1 Washers, Flat, Flat Rolled Steel

b. Page u-1 Deadend for galvanized steel or aluminum-clad steel guy strand

c. Page w-1 Insulators, guy strain, (Fiber Reinforced Plastic)

d. Page ap-2 Clamp, hot line, ACSR with armor rods

September 15, 2017

1. Renewed Technical Acceptance 9/2017 – 9/2018 for: NGK-Locke, Inc. on the following pages:

a. k-1 Insulators, suspension

b. k-1.1 Insulators, suspension

September 7, 2017

1. Page sd-1 Current Transformers Outdoor Type

a. Added Peak Demand Inc.

i. Catalog numbers: COS-6, COM-6, COV-6, COL-6

September 5, 2017

2. Renewed Technical Acceptance 9/2017 – 9/2018 for: Powerline Hardware on the following pages:

a. c-1 – Bolt, machine

b. n-1 - Bolt, double arming

c. o-1 - Bolt, eye, oval

d. x-1 – Rod, anchor

e. aa – Nut, eye

f. ab – Nut, thimble eye

g. ai-1 - Rods, Ground, Copper-covered steel rods

h. ai-2 - Rods, Ground, hot-dip galvanized

i. ai(1) - Rods, Ground, 10-mil

July 31, 2017

3. Removed “(Fujian)” from Action Manufacturing listings.

July 27, 2017

1. Added Action Manufacturing (Fujian) from 7/2017 – 7/2018

a. Page a-1 – Insulator, pin type

i. Catalog numbers AMl-552GR, AMl-553GR, AMl-554GR

b. Page a-1.1 – Insulator, pin type

i. Catalog numbers AMl-561GR, AMl-563GR

c. Page k-1– Insulators, suspension

i. Catalog numbers AMl-529G, AMl-521G

d. Page k-1.1 – Insulators, suspension

i. Catalog numbers AMl-523G, AMl-524G

e. Page cm-1 – Insulator, Spool

i. Catalog numbers AMl-532G, AMl-531G

f. Page ea-1 - Insulator and stud, post type, vertical

i. Catalog numbers AMl-571G, AMl-571G, AMl-571G, AMl-572G, AMl-573G

July 21, 2017

1. Page k-2 Insulators, distribution deadend 

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance 7/2017 – 7/2018 for: Powerline Hardware (Yikun)

b. Renewed Technical Acceptance 7/2017 – 7/2018 for: UAI (Zhejiang Gaoneng Electric Installation Co., Ltd.)

July 18, 2017

2. Renewed Technical Acceptance 7/2017 – 7/2018 for: MacLean Power Systems

a. Page a-1 Insulators, pin type

b. Page k-1 Insulators, suspension

c. Page cm-1 Insulators, spool

d. Page ea-1 Insulators, post type

June 27, 2017

3. Renewed Technical Acceptance 6/2017 – 6/2018 for: Paslode

a. Page al-1 Staples, ground wire

4. Renewed Technical Acceptance 6/2017 – 6/2018 for: Mosdorfer NA, Inc.

a. Page u-2 Deadend for galvanized steel guy strand

b. Page u-3 Deadend for aluminum clad steel guy strand

c. Page bv-1 Rods, armor

d. Page dt-1 Deadend, service

June 20, 2017

1. Page a-1.1 Insulators, pin type 

a. Correction:  PPC acceptance period May 2017 – May 2018

June 16, 2017

1. Page y-1 Galvanized Steel Strand

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance 6/2017 – 6/2018

i. Handsun Industry General Co. (Priority Wire & Cable, INC)

2. Page y-2 Steel Strand, aluminum clad

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance 6/2017 – 6/2018

i. Handsun Industry General Co. (Priority Wire & Cable, INC)

3. Page ai-1 Rods, Ground, 13-mil

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance 6/2017 – 6/2018

i. Handsun Industry General Co. (Priority Wire & Cable, INC)

4. Page ai-3 Rods, ground, sectional, 13-mil

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance 6/2017 – 6/2018

i. Handsun Industry General Co. (Priority Wire & Cable, INC)

5. Page av-1 Conductor, ACSR

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance 6/2017 – 6/2018

i. Handsun Industry General Co. (Priority Wire & Cable, INC)

6. Page av-4 Conductor, Service (Single conductor)

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance 6/2017 – 6/2018

i. Handsun Industry General Co. (Priority Wire & Cable, INC)

7. Page av-5 Conductor, Service Cable (Triplex and Quadruplex)

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance 6/2017 – 6/2018

i. Handsun Industry General Co. (Priority Wire & Cable, INC)

8. Page av-6 Conductor, Aluminum Alloy

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance 6/2017 – 6/2018

i. Handsun Industry General Co. (Priority Wire & Cable, INC)

9. Page av(5) Conductor, Twisted Pair (T-2 & VR type)

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance 6/2017 – 6/2018

i. Handsun Industry General Co. (Priority Wire & Cable, INC)

10. Page Uhv-2 Cable, Underground, 600 Volt Cable

a. Renewed Technical Acceptance 6/2017 – 6/2018

i. Handsun Industry General Co. (Priority Wire & Cable, INC)

June 14, 2017

1. Added Grid Power Products to the following:

a. Page b-1 Pin, pole top, steel

i. U740Z, U720Z

b. Page c-1 Bolt, machine

c. Page d-1 Washers, Flat

i. U1076, U1079, U1080, U1081, U1086, U1088

d. Page f-1 Pin, Crossarm

i. U222Z, U3322Z

e. Page i-1 Bolt, carriage

f. Page n-1 Bolt, double arming

g. Page o-1 Bolt, eye, oval

h. Page q-1 Bolt, double upset

i. U2396

i. Page v-1 Guy Attachment

i. U25164, U6500, GA-64

j. Page v-2 Pole Plates

i. PEP88

k. Page x-1 Rod, anchor

l. Page aa,ab Nut, eye & Nut, thimble eye

i. U1092, U1093, U1126, U6510

m. Page ao-1 Bolt, strand eye, straight (thimble eye)

n. Page aw-1 Washer, spring

i. U3540, U3541, U177

o. Page ba-1 Bolt, Angle Eye

p. Page bj-1 Guy Hook

i. DGH6X

q. Page bo-1 Shackle, anchor

i. U2742, UAS35-BNC, UAS50-BNC

r. Page br-1 Chain Link (End Link)

i. CLK-40

s. Page bs-1 Bolt, single upset

i. U2344-1/2

t. Page ci-1 Clevis, thimble

i. CT88, TC40

u. Page eb-1 Bracket, Pole Top, For Post type Insulators

i. PB58, PB58H

v. Page ek-1 Locknuts

i. U8583, U8584

w. Page ft-1 Y-Clevis Ball

i. UYBC30

June 13, 2017

2. Page z-1 Anchors, expanding and plate

a. Added Powerline Hardware (Hobb)

i. Catalog numbers: P8135, P8135, P8135, P8135

3. Page z-7 Anchors, no wrench screw

a. Added Powerline Hardware (Hobb)

i. Catalog numbers: P6524, P6526, P6528, P6550

May 30, 2017

1. Page av-5 Conductor, Service Cable (Triplex and Quadruplex)

a. Renewed Interamericana de Cables Venezuela S.A. (ICV, S.A.)

2. Page Uhv(2) U hv - Cable, Underground, 600 Volt Cable (Alternative Cable Constructions)

a. Renewed Interamericana de Cables Venezuela S.A. (ICV, S.A.)

3. Page Uhv-3 Cable, Underground, 600 Volt Multi-Conductor Cable

a. Renewed Interamericana de Cables Venezuela S.A. (ICV, S.A.)

May 25, 2017

1. Page a-1 Insulators, pin type, porcelain

a. Renewed PPC Insulators

2. Page a(2) Insulators, pin type, polymer

a. Added PPC Insulators

i. HDPE 15-C, HDPE 15-F, HDPE 25-F, HDPE 35-F 

3. Page ea-1 Insulator and Stud, post type, vertical

a. Added PPC Insulators

i. Distribution: 5115, 5120, 5127

ii. Distribution or Transmission: 5127, 5135, 5145

April 14, 2017

1. Page af-1 Cutouts 

a. Renewed listing for Powerline Hardware

i. Modified voltage ratings from 15, 27 and 36kV to 15, 25, 27 and 36kV for PLH porcelain series.

ii. Modified voltage ratings from 15, 27 and 36kV to 15, 24 and 33-36kV for SIL polymer series.

2. Page a-1 Pin Insulators

a. Added Mustang Electric Power Products, Inc.

i. Catalog numbers PIP553 and PIP554.

3. Page cm-1 Spool Insulators

a. Added Mustang Electric Power Products, Inc.

i. Catalog numbers SIP531 and SIP531.

TECHNICAL

LIST OF MATERIALS

Acceptable for Use on Systems 

of USDA Rural Development

Electrification Borrowers

United States Department of Agriculture

Rural Development Utilities Programs

Electric Programs

Current as of April 11, 2024

DISCLAIMER

*Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document.  However, in case of discrepancies, records of Technical Standards Committee “A" are the authoritative source.*

PREFACE

This list supersedes all preceding issues including revisions.  Revised sheets reflecting changes in the list will be issued quarterly and should be inserted in order to keep your copy up to date.

The items shown in this publication include material and equipment for transmission and distribution facilities.  Items not listed include office equipment, tools and work equipment, items of electric general plant and consumer owned wiring facilities.  The listings apply only to new items of material and equipment and not to used items.

In addition to items accepted on a general basis, this list also includes items accepted on a conditional basis.  As one of the conditions in the acceptance of an item on a conditional basis, contractors are required to obtain the borrower’s concurrence prior to its use.

The inclusion of an item in this list does not indicate that item’s manufacturer or its principals have not been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded pursuant to Executive Order 12549, Debarment or Suspension, or any rules or regulations issued thereunder, including 7 CFR Part 3017 (“Debarment Regulations”).  Therefore, borrowers must comply with the requirements imposed by the Debarment Regulations before entering into any “covered transaction”, as defined by 7 CFR Part 3017, involving any item on this list.

The acceptance of an additional item or the deletion of an existing item is a function of the Technical Standards Committees.  Any manufacturer desiring to have a new item placed on the list, or any user believing an existing item should be removed from the list, is invited to submit the matter to the Committees.  Any communication calling attention to an error or omission in the list, such as a wrong catalog number, an obsolete item, etc., will be appreciated.  All communications should be addressed to Technical Standards Committee “A” (Electric), USDA Rural Development Utilities Programs, Stop 1569, Washington, D. C. 20250-1569.

INDEX – PART I

-A-

Air break switches	cg

Anchor rod	x

Anchor rod bonding clamps	ck

Anchor shackle	bo

Anchors	z

Angle suspension bracket	cr

Angle thimble eye bolt	ba

Anodes	U si

Arm assemblies, narrow profile	eq

Armor grip suspension assembly	m

Armor grip suspension assembly with socket eye	ei

Armor rods	bv

Arms, laminated upswept	fq

Arresters, surge	ae

Automatic and formed type deadends	by

Automatic splices	bx

-B-

Ball hook	eh

Ball, oval eye	fp

Ball, Y-clevis	ft

Bolt, angle eye (thimble type)	ba

      carriage	i

      clevis	ef

      double arming	n

      double upset	q

      oval eye	o

      eye double arming	dy

      machine	c

      shoulder eye	o

      single upset	bs

      thimble eye, angle	ba

      straight eye (thimble eye)	ao

Brace, rossarm, steel	h

       rossarm, fiber reinforced plastic	cu

       rossarm, wood	cu

       sidearm diagonal	ac

       sidearm vertical	bb

       special rossarm	em

Bracket, angle suspension	cr

         cutout and arrester extension	fm

         cutout extension	fn

         extension	fj

         insulated	da

         narrow profile	eq

         offset neutral	ec

         oil circuit recloser	fk

         pole top pin	cs

         post insulator	eb

         swinging angle	fu

         transformer	dm

         transformer secondary insulated	fo

i

-C-

Capacitor hangers	fd

Capacitor oil switch	bz

Capacitor, shunt	fc

Carriage bolt	i

Chain link (end link)	br

Clamp, anchor rod bonding	ck

       deadend	l

       deadend with socket eye	ej

       ground rod	aj

       ground wire	dp

       guy	u

       hot line	ap

       loop deadend	bn

       suspension	m

       suspension with socket eye	ei

Clevis bolt	ef

Clevis type wireholder	bt

Clevis, conduit, insulated	dr

        secondary swinging	s

        service deadend	bh

        service swinging	as

        thimble	ci

Clip, ground wire	al

      guy	dz

Combination cutout and arrester	ax

Combination power fuse and disconnect switch	sl

Compression deadends	cp

Compression splices	cy

Conductor	av

Conduit clevis, insulated	dr

Conduit wireholder	ds

Connector, grounding, transformer	bu

           hot line	fi

Connectors	p

Cross brace assembly	vx

Crossarm assemblies and arm spacers	gj

Crossarm assembly, “Z” type (wishbone)	gz

Crossarm assembly, H frame (small angle – 161 & 230 kV)	gw

Crossarm assembly, H frame (tangent – 161 & 230 kV)	gy

Crossarm brace, sidearm diagonal	ac

Crossarm brace, sidearm vertical	bb

Crossarm brace, special	em

Crossarm brace, steel	h

Crossarm brace, wood	cu

Crossarm pin, steel	f

Crossarm reinforcing plate	eg

Crossarm saddle	fg

Crossarms	g

Current limiting backup fuses	ag

Current transformers	sd

Cutout and arrester extension bracket	fm

Cutout and arrester, combination	ax

Cutout extension bracket	fn

Cutouts and fuses	af

ii

-D-

Deadend clamp	l

Deadend clamp with socket eye	ej

Deadend for guy strand	u

Deadend for steel strand	l

Deadend, automatic & formed type	by

         compression	cp

         secondary	cq

         service	dt

Disconnect switch, hook operated	sb

Double arming bolt	n

Double arming eye bolt	dy

Double arming plate	ct

Double upset bolt	q

-E-

Elliptical eye screw	dq

End link (chain link)	br

Extension link	du

Extension link (fiberglass)	eu

Eye bolt, double arming	dy

          oval	o

Eye nut	aa

Eye screw, elliptical	dq

-F-

Fiber reinforced plastic rossarm braces	cu

Fuses and cutouts	af

Fuses, current limiting, backup	ag

       power, substation	af

-G-

Gain, pole	bi

Grid gain	bi

Ground rod clamp	aj

Ground rods	ai

Ground wire clamp	dp

Ground wire clip	al

Ground wire staple	al

Ground wire support, overhead	ed

Ground wire, pole	cj

Ground, pole	dh

Grounding conductor, substation, coated steel	sr

Grounding connector, transformer	bu

Guy attachment (Distribution)	v

Guy attachment (Transmission)	fv

Guy clamp	u

Guy clip	dz

Guy deadend	u

Guy hook	bj

Guy marker	at

Guy plate	bk

iii

Guy strain insulator	w

Guy wire	y

Guy wire clip	dz

Guying plate	fv

-H-

H frame rossarm assembly (small angle – 161 & 230 kV)	gw

H frame rossarm assembly (tangent – 161 & 230 kV)	gy

Hangers, capacitor	fd

Hook, ball	eh

      guy	bj

Hook operated disconnect switch	sb

Hot line clamp	ap

Hot line connector	fi

-I-

Insulated bracket	da

Insulator and stud, post type	ea

Insulator, guy strain	w

           pin type	a

           polymer distribution deadend	k

           spool	cm

           suspension	k

-K-

Keys, pole	z

-L-

Laminated upswept arms	fq

Lag screw	j

Link, chain (end link)	br

      extension	du

      extension (fiberglass)	eu

Locknuts	ek

Loop deadend clamp	bn

-M-

Machine bolt	c

Marker, guy	at

Meter sockets	gb

Meters, watthour	ga

-N-

Narrow profile brackets and arm assemblies	eq

Neutral bracket, offset	ec

Numbers, pole and letters	az

Nut, eye	aa

     thimble eye	ab

iv

-O-

Offset neutral bracket	ec

Oil circuit recloser bracket	fk

Oil circuit reclosers	be

Oval eye ball	fp

Oval eye bolt	o

Oval tube splice	cx

Overhead ground wire support	ed

-P-

Pin type insulator	a

Pin, rossarm	f

     pole top, steel	b

Pipe spacer	dl

Plastic wire guard	er

Plate, rossarm reinforcing	eg

       double arming	ct

       guy	bk

       pole bearing	fs

       pole eye	v

Pole bearing plate	fs

Pole eye plate	v

Pole gain	bi

Pole ground	dh

Pole ground wire	cj

Pole keys	z

Pole numbers and letters	az

Pole top pin bracket	cs

Pole top pin, steel	b

Post insulator bracket	eb

Post type insulator and stud	ea

Power fuses, substation	af

Primary metering rack	fl

-R-

Rack, primary metering	fl

Reclosers, automatic circuit	be

Regulator by-pass switch	sk

Regulators, voltage	sc

Rod, anchor	x

Rods, armor	bv

      ground	ai

-S-

Saddle rossarm	fg

Screw, elliptical eye	dq

       lag	j

Secondary swinging clevis	s

Sectional ground rods	ai

Sectionalizer	el

Service deadend	dt

Service deadend clevis	bh

Service swinging clevis	as

v

Shackle, anchor	bo

Shoulder eye bolt	o

Shunt capacitors	fc

Sidearm diagonal rossarm brace	ac

Sidearm vertical rossarm brace	bb

Single upset bolt	bs

Sockets, meter	gb

Spacer, pipe	dl

Special rossarm braces	em

Splice cover, plastic	es

Splice for steel strand	cz

Splice, automatic	bx

        compression	cy

        formed type	ex

        oval tube	cx

Spool Insulator	cm

Spring washer	aw

Staple, ground wire	al

Steel strand	y

Structure assembly (small angle – 161 & 230 kV)	gw

Structure assembly (tangent – 161 & 230 kV)	gy

Substation grounding conductor, coated steel	sr

Support, overhead ground wire	ed

Surge arresters	ae

Suspension clamp	m

Suspension clamp with socket eye	ei

Suspension insulator	k

Swinging angle bracket	fu

Switch, capacitor oil	bz

        combination power fuse and disconnect	sl

        hook operated disconnect	sb

        pole top air break	cg

        recloser, by-pass	sj

        regulator by-pass	sk

-T-

Thimble clevises	ci

Thimble eye bolt, angle	ba

Thimble eye bolt, straight	ao

Thimble eye nut	ab

Tie, insulator, formed type	ah

Transformer bracket	dm

Transformer grounding connector	bu

Transformer secondary bracket, insulated	fo

Transformers, current	sd

              pole and power	an

              voltage	se

-V-

Vacuum circuit reclosers	be

Voltage regulators	sc

Voltage transformers	se

vi

-W-

Washer, spring	aw

Washers	d

Watthour meters	ga

Wildlife guards	rp

Wire guard, plastic	er

Wire, guy	y

Wireholder	ar

Wireholder, clevis type	bt

            conduit	ds

Wood rossarm brace	cu

-Y-

Y-clevis ball	ft

-Z-

“Z” type (wishbone) rossarm assembly	gz

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INDEX – PART II

Underground Distribution Equipment

Anodes	U si

Arrester, surge	U ae

Boot, insulated	U gq

Bracket, combination	U hj

         pothead mounting	U hd

Cable	U hv

Cable accessories	U hb

Cable route marker	U hx

Cable support	U hc

Combination cutout and arrester	U ax

Connector block, secondary	U gp

         transformer	U fz

Connector, secondary tap	U fw

Cutout and arrester, combination	U ax

Enclosure, equipment	U gn

Fault indicator	U go

Heat shrink tubing	U hr

Jacketed cable restoration kits	U hf

Pad, equipment	U ja

Pedestal, power	U gu

Recloser, pad-mounted	U be

Regulator, voltage, pad-mounted	U sc

Safety signs	U hw

Secondary tap connector	U fw

Secondary tap or splice cover	U hr

Shield, cable riser	U gc

         splice	U jb

Splice shield	U jb

Splice, secondary	U gp

         underground	U hy

Stake, power pedestal	U gv

Switch, air, group-operated	U cg

Switchgear, padmounted	U he

Terminations, elbow	U hp

         multipoint	U hq

         outdoor and indoor	U gk

Terminator sealing kit	U hf

Transformer connector block	U fz

Transformer pad	U ja

Transformer, current	U sd

Transformers	U an

Tubing, heat shrink	U hr

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**Technical List**

**a-1**

**December 7, 2023**

**a – Insulator, pin type**

**Technical List**

**a-1.1**

**December 7, 2023**

**a – Insulator, pin type**

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**Technical List**

**a-2**

**March 8, 2021**

**a – Insulators, pin type (polymer)**

**Technical List**

**b-1**

**April 10, 2024**

**b – Pin, pole top, steel**

DISTRIBUTION

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Technical List

b-2

February 15, 2023

b – Pin, pole-top

(Non-lead threads)

b – Pin, Fiber-reinforced plastic pole top

**Technical List**

**c-1**

**April 11, 2024**

**Technical List**

**d-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**d – Washers, Flat**

Flat Rolled Steel

Flat Cast

Spurred

(A) Aluminum Alloy	(M) Malleable Iron	(N) Nodular Iron

****

**Technical List**

**d-2**

**February 2014**

Curved Rolled Steel

1. To be used only on transmission systems.

**Technical List**

**f-1**

**April 11, 2024**

**Technical List**

**f-3**

**February 15, 2023**

f – Pin, crossarm

(Non-lead threads)

(With square washer, nut and MF locknut)

**Technical List**

**h-1**

**April 2015**

**Technical List**

**i-1**

**April 11, 2024**

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**Technical List**

**j-1**

**September 2015**

**j – Screw, lag**

Applicable Specifications:  ANSI C135.3 “Standard for Zinc Coated Ferrous Lag Screws”

Applicable Sizes:  1⁄2 inch diameter, 4 inch length

                             1⁄2 inch diameter, 5 inch length

                             5/8 inch diameter, 4 inch length

                             5/8 inch diameter, 5 inch length

The following manufacturers have shown compliance with the applicable specifications for lag screws:

**Technical List**

**k-1**

**December 7, 2023**

**k – Insulators, suspension**

Notes:

*     zinc sleeve

(1) Use two for 24.9/14.4 kV deadends.

(2) To be used only on transmission lines.

(3) To be used only on distribution lines. 

(4) Use two insulators for 12.5/7.2 kV deadends and three for 24.9/14.4 kV deadends. 

(5) Use two insulators for 24.9/14.4 kV deadends.	

**Technical List**

**k-1.1**

**December 7, 2023**

**k – Insulators, suspension**

Notes:

*     zinc sleeve

(1) Use two for 24.9/14.4 kV deadends.

(2) To be used only on transmission lines.

(3) To be used only on distribution lines. 

(4) Use two insulators for 12.5/7.2 kV deadends and three for 24.9/14.4 kV deadends. 

(5) Use two insulators for 24.9/14.4 kV deadends.	

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**k-2**

**July 12, 2023**

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l-1

September 13, 2023

l – Clamp, deadend

DISTRIBUTION

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l-2

August 16, 2023

l – Deadend for steel strand (overhead ground wire)

TRANSMISSION

For high strength, extra high strength steel strand and aluminum clad steel strand

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**n-1**

**April 11, 2024**

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**o-1**

**April 11, 2024**

Technical

p-8

June 10, 2022

p – Connectors, Compression

Applicable Specification:  ANSI C119.4

DISTRIBUTION

NOTE: These connectors are acceptable when installed using tools and dies in accordance with the connector manufacturer’s recommendations.

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p-9

June 10, 2022

p – Connectors, Compression

Applicable Specification:  ANSI C119.4

SERVICE

These connectors are furnished in a variety of sizes to fit all combinations of aluminum and copper service wire.

NOTE:  These connectors are acceptable when installed using tools and dies in accordance with the connector manufacturer’s recommendations.

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p-11

June 10, 2022

p – Connectors

(wedge type)

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**q-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**q – Bolt, double upset**

Applicable Specification:  “RUS Specifications for Single and Double Upset Spool Bolts,” D-5

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**s-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**s – Clevis, secondary swinging**

Applicable Specifications:  “RUS Specifications for Secondary Swinging Clevises,” D-6

*Catalog Number does not include spool.  See page cm for spool type insulators.

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**u-1**

**July 12, 2023**

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**u-2**

**August 16, 2023**

**u – Deadend for galvanized steel guy strand**

**Technical List**

**u-3**

**July 12, 2023**

**u – Deadend for aluminum clad steel guy strand**

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**v-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**v – Guy Attachment**

for 5/8” bolt

*This hook may be used in place of the wrapped guy arrangement in assemblies E3-2 and E3-3.

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**v-2**

**October 17, 2023**

**v – Pole Eye Plates**

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**v-3**

**February 2015**

**v – Pole Bands**

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**w-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**w – Insulators, guy strain**

(Fiber Reinforced Plastic)

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**x-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**x – Rod, anchor**

Applicable Specification: ANSI C135.2, “Standards for Galvanized Ferrous Strand Eye Anchor Rods”

Applicable Sizes:	Single guy: 5/8 inch diam. 6, 7 and 8 feet long3/4 inch diam. 8, 9 and 10 feet long1 inch diam. 9 and 10 feet long

	Double guy: 5/8 inch diam. 7 and 8 feet long 3/4 inch diam. 8, 9 and 10 feet long 1 inch diam. 9 and 10 feet long

	Single Guy: Drive: 5/8 inch diam. 7 and 8 feet long3/4 inch diam. 8, 9 and 10 feet long1 inch diam. 9 and 10 feet long

	Double Guy: Drive: 5/8 inch diam. 7 and 8 feet long3/4 inch diam. 8, 9 and 10 feet long1 inch diam. 9 and 10 feet long

The following manufacturers have shown compliance with the applicable specifications.  Some manufacturers cannot supply all sizes listed above.  Check with manufacturer or distributor for availability.

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**y-1**

**March 22, 2024**

**y – Galvanized Steel Strand**

Usage:  Guy, Distribution or Transmission Line

Overhead Static Wire

ASTM Specification: A 475 – For Guy Strand

A 363 – For Overhead Static Wire

Following grades/diameters of steel wire strands are preferred sizes:

For Guying

For Overhead Static Wire (Groundwire)

Note:  The buyer should specify Class A, B, or C coating per ASTM A363 or A475.

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**y-2**

**October 16, 2023**

**y – Steel Strand**

Aluminum-Clad

Specifications:  ASTM B415 and B416

For overhead groundwire

(Joint and splice requirements for wire and strand to meet ASTM A363)

AWG Sizes:  (a) 7 No. 10, (c) 7 No. 9, (d) 7 No. 8, (e) 7 No. 7 AWG

For guy strand

(M is rated breaking load in thousand lbs)

M Sizes:  6M (7 No. 12), 8M (7 No. 11), 10M (7 No. 10), 11.5M (7 x 0.110"), 12.5M (7 No. 9), 14M (7 x 0.121"), 16M (7 No. 8), 18M (7 x 0.139"), 20M (7 x 0.148")

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z-1

July 12, 2023

z - Anchors, Expanding and Plate

DISTRIBUTION

NOTE: Where galvanized anchors are listed, the same anchors un-galvanized (black asphalt coated) are also acceptable.

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z-6

July 12, 2023

z - Anchors, Power-Installed Screw, Distribution

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z-7

July 12, 2023

z - Anchors, No Wrench Screw

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**aa,ab**

**April 11, 2024**

**aa – Nut, eye**

**ab – Nut, thimble eye**

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**ac-1**

**April 2020**

**ac - Brace, sidearm diagonal**

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**ae-1**

**December 7, 2023**

**ae - Surge (lightning) Arrester, Distribution Class**

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**ae-2**

**May 2016**

**ae – Surge Arrester, Substation***

MOV Type

*For instructions concerning application at substations refer to RUS Bulletin 1724E-300, "Design Guide for Rural Substations."  In the purchase of arresters, care should be taken to select the type and voltage rating in accordance with the line voltage and the type of construction (grounded or ungrounded).

(1) Energy ratings based on single impulse ratings.

(2) Meets Class H energy levels per IEEE Std C62.11TM-2012 standard.

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**af-1**

**July 12, 2023**

**af - Cutouts, Distribution, Open**

NOTE:	The buyer should specify the load rating, voltage rating, interrupting rating and required accessories.

Cutouts used on underground riser poles should be loadbreak type or have hooks for portable load interrupters.

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**af(1)**

**April 2012**

**af – Cutouts, Distribution, Open**

with Linkbreak Attachment

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**ah-1**

**June 26, 2023**

**ah – Tie, insulator, formed type**

NOTES:  All ties should be ordered for the specific conductor size and insulator type.

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**ai-1**

**January 24, 2024**

**ai - Rods, Ground, 13-mil**

Applicable Size:	The standard length is 8 feet and catalog numbers listed below are for this length.  Longer rods may be required for special conditions.

Copper-covered ground rods are listed with a **13-mil minimum** at any point and a 15-mil average covering of copper.  All purchases should specify that a factory certification of the thickness of the copper must accompany the shipment of the rods.

Copper-covered steel rods

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**ai-2**

**July 12, 2023**

**ai - Rods, Ground**

Applicable Size:	The standard length is 8 feet and catalog numbers listed below are for this length.  Longer rods may be required for special conditions.

Hot Dip Galvanized Steel

NOTE:  The 2007 National Electrical Safety Code requires that the diameter of galvanized ground rods be not less than 0.625 inch.  Suppliers should not be providing galvanized ground rods with smaller diameters.

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**ai-3**

**January 24, 2024**

**ai - Rods, ground, sectional, 13-mil**

Galvanized Steel and Copper-Covered Steel

Copper-covered ground rods are listed with a **13-mil minimum** at any point and a 15-mil average covering of copper.  All purchases should specify that a factory certification of the thickness of the copper must accompany the shipment of the rods.  Rods are copper-covered unless marked galvanized steel.

Sectional Ground Rods 

NOTE:  The 2007 National Electrical Safety Code requires that the diameter of galvanized ground rods be not less than 0.625 inch.  Some suppliers may still be providing ground rods with smaller diameters.

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**ai-4**

**January 24, 2024**

**ai - Rods, Ground, 10-mil**

These copper-covered ground rods are listed with a **10-mil minimum** at any point.  They must also be Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listed.  All purchases should verify that rods have official UL mark.

Copper-covered steel

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**ai-5**

**January 24, 2024**

**ai - Rods, ground, sectional, 10-mil**

Galvanized steel and Copper-covered steel

Copper-covered ground rods are listed with a **10-mil minimum** at any point.  They must also be Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listed.  All purchases should verify that rods have official UL mark.  Rods are copper-covered unless marked galvanized steel.

Sectional Ground Rods

NOTE:  The diameter of all galvanized ground rods must meet the latest edition of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).  

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**aj-1**

**March 5, 2023**

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**al-1**

**December 15, 2020**

**al - Staples, ground wire**

Applicable Specification:	ANSI C135.14, "Standards for Staples with Rolled or Slash Points"

	16 gauge Standard 1⁄2”, 15/16” Crown Staples

	18 gauge Standard 3/8” Crown Staples

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**an-1**

**February 2012**

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**ao-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**ao - Bolt, strand eye, straight (thimble eye)**

Applicable Specification:	ANSI C135.4, "Standards for Galvanized Ferrous Eye Bolts and Nuts for Overhead Line Costruction."

Applicable Sizes:	5/8 inch, 6 through 12 inch length 3/4 inch, 8 through 12 inch length

The following manufacturers have shown compliance with the applicable specification:

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**ap-1**

**December 11, 2020**

**ap – Clamp, hot line**

Copper and Copperweld-copper Conductor

(Clamps with internal springs and enclosed threads)

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**ap-2**

**February 15, 2024**

**ap – Clamp, hot line**

ACSR with armor rods

Clamps listed below have spring action and enclosed thread chambers.

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**as-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**as – Clevis, service swinging**

Applicable Specifications "RUS Specifications for Service Swinging Clevis," D-7

*Catalog number does not include spool; for spool insulators see Item cm.

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**av-1**

**March 22, 2024**

**av – Conductor, ACSR**

Applicable Specification:  ASTM Specification B 232

Preferred Sizes:

NOTE: Larger sizes may be used where the engineer’s study shows they are required.

The following manufacturers have shown compliance with the applicable specifications:

NOTES:

1. Conductors with 18/1 stranding have different sag characteristics than conductors with 6/1 or 26/7 stranding.  This difference in sag characteristics must be taken into consideration in the line design.

2. 266.8 kcmil 26/7, 336.4 kcmil 26/7, and 477 kcmil 26/7 may be used for distribution underbuild on transmission lines.

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**av-2**

**June 2013**

**av - Conductor, copper**

Applicable Specifications: 	ASTM Specification B1 for hard-drawn solid

ASTM Specification B8 for hard drawn stranded and soft stranded

ASTM Specification B3 for soft or annealed solid

Preferred Sizes:	Hard-drawn solid - 4 and 6

Soft or annealed solid - 4 and 6

Hard-drawn stranded - 2x3, 1/0 x 7, 2/0 x 7

Soft stranded - 4 and 6

The following manufacturers have shown compliance with the applicable specifications:

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**av-4**

**October 16, 2023**

**av - Conductor, Service**

(Single conductor)

Applicable Specification:  ICEA S-95-658 / NEMA WC70 

Insulation:  Cross-linked thermosetting polyethylene or equal.

Conductor:  MHD copper or HD (Aluminum 1350) aluminum (Compact or compressed stranded conductor is acceptable.)

Marking:  Manufacturer's name and type of insulation shall be clearly shown in durable markings on the surface of the insulation at intervals no greater than 24 inches.

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**av-5**

**April 2, 2024**

**av - Conductor, Service Cable**

(Triplex and Quadruplex)

Applicable Specifications:  RUS Specification D-2, Specifications for 600 Volt Neutral-Supported                                           Secondary Service Drop Cables.

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**av-6**

**March 22, 2024**

**av – Conductor, Aluminum Alloy (AAAC)**

Applicable Specification:  ASTM Specification B399

Preferred Sizes:

*Not recommended for multiphase lines with span lengths exceeding 300 ft.

**Not recommended for suspension type construction.

The following manufacturers have shown compliance with the applicable specifications:

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**av(1)**

**March 22, 2024**

**av - conductor**

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**av(5)**

**March 22, 2024**

**av – Conductor, Twisted Pair (T-2 & VR type)**

Preferred Conductor Sizes****(equivalent in diameter to the following ACSR conductors)*

Transmission Lines

  336.4 kcmil - 26/7

477 kcmil - 26/7

  556.5 kcmil - 26/7

795 kcmil - 26/7

954 kcmil - 54/7

1272 kcmil - 54/19

**T-2 type (ACSR-II)**

Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced- Twisted Pair

ACSR or AAAC (6201)

**VR-2 type**

Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced- Twisted Pair

ACSR or AAAC (6201)

Vibration Damping

NOTES: 

1. Larger sizes may be used where the engineer's study shows they are required.

2. Conductor diameter should be within 10% of ACSR equivalent diameter size.

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**aw-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**aw – Washer, spring**

Clip

1/4” x 1-3/4” x 3-1/2”

**Double Coil Lock**

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**ax-1**

**April 2012**

**ax - Cutout and Arrester, Combination**

Either normal duty or heavy duty distribution class arresters listed on page ae-1 are acceptable for use with these combination units.

*These cutouts have open links and must not be used where fault currents are high or for sectionalizing.

(L) Indicates loadbreak type is available.

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**ba-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**ba - Bolt, Angle Eye**

Thimble Type

Applicable Specification:  ANSI C135.4, "Standards for Galvanized Ferrous Eye Bolts and Nuts for Overhead Line Construction"

Applicable Sizes          :  5/8 inch, 6 through 12 inch length

                                       3/4 inch, 8 through 12 inch length

The following manufacturers have shown compliance with the applicable specifications:

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**bb-1**

**April 2020**

**bb - Brace, sidearm vertical**

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**be-1**

**November 23, 2021**

**be - Recloser, vacuum interruption with solid dielectric**

NOTES:

1. Series trip reclosers with ratings greater than 100 amp for 12.5/7.2 kV application, greater than 200 amp for 24.9/14.4 kV application, and 280 amp for 34.5/19.9 kV application are acceptable only with ground trip device.  Shunt trip reclosers without ground trip devices may not be used with trip settings higher than 200 amp for 12.5/7.2 kV application, greater than 400 amp for 24.9/14.4 kV application, and 560 amp for 34.5/19.9 kV application.

2. Reclosers are not acceptable with load current, bushing CT battery chargers.

3. * These units are compatible with multiple control modules.

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**bh-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**bh - Clevis, Service Deadend**

Applicable Specification: "RUS Specification for Service Deadend Clevises" D-8

*Catalog number does not include spool; for spool see Page cm.

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**bj-1**

**August 16, 2023**

bj - Guy Hook

Applicable Specification:  Edison Electric Institute Specification TD-11- 1951, "Specifications for Guy Hooks and Guy Strain Plates."

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**bo-1**

**August 16, 2023**

bo - Shackle, anchor

Distribution

Transmission

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br-1

August 16, 2023

br – Chain Link (End Link)

**Technical List**

**bs-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**bs – Bolt, single upset**

Applicable Specifications:  “RUS Specifications for Single Upset Spool Bolts,” D-5

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**bv-1**

**July 12, 2023**

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bx-2

August 16, 2023

bx - Splice, automatic

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**Technical List**

**by-1**

**June 26, 2023**

**by - Deadend, automatic and formed Type**

ACSR

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**ci-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**ci - Clevis, thimble**

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**Technical List**

**cm-1**

**December 7, 2023**

**cm – Insulator, Spool**

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**cs-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**cs - Bracket, Pole Top Pin**

For Transmission and 24.9/14.4 kV Distribution

Applicable Specifications:  "RUS Specifications for Pole Top Brackets for Channel Type Pins," D-14

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**cu-1**

**October 17, 2023**

**cu – Brace, crossarm, 26-inch (side-mounted)**

Note: Braces listed above have 26-inch hole spacing. They are to be used in place of the flat steel braces previously listed on page h.

**cu – Brace, crossarm, 60-inch (underarm)**

*Denotes Fiber Reinforced Plastic, all others are wood.

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cz-1

August 16, 2023

cz - Splice for Steel Strand (Overhead Ground Wire)

Compression

Single Sleeve Only

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**da-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**da - Bracket, insulated**

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**dt-1**

**July 12, 2023**

**dt - Deadend, service**

For deadending triplex type service cable, Drawing K2.2.

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**Technical**

**du-1**

**October 2015**

**du - Link, Extension**

DISTRIBUTION

TRANSMISSION

(25,000 lbs. min. strength)

Guy Extension Link

(For "H" Structure)

NOTE:  The distribution extension links may be substituted for anchor shackle (Item bo), eye bolt (Item o) and eye nut (Item aa) for both small and large conductor drawings shown in RUS Form 803 and RUS Bulletin 50-3 at the option of the owner.

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**du(1)**

**du - Connecting Links for Pole Bands**

Conditions - To obtain experience.in conjunction with pole bands [Item fv(1)]

For Use With Medium Duty Pole Bands

For Use With Heavy Duty Pole bands

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**dy-1**

**April 2020**

**dy – Bolt, eye, double arming**

Applicable Specification:  ANSI C135.4, “Standards for Galvanized Ferrous Eye Bolts and Nuts for Overhead Line Construction.”

Applicable Sizes              5/8 inch, 14 through 26 inch length

	     3/4 inch, 14 through 26 inch length

The following manufacturers have shown compliance with the applicable specifications:

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**ea-1**

**December 7, 2023**

**ea - Insulator and stud, post type, vertical**

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ea-4

December 8, 2020

ea - Insulator, line post, composite/polymer

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ea-5

September 15, 2021

ea - Insulator, line post, horizontal and vertical clamp-top type

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**Technical List**

**eb-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**eb - Bracket, Pole Top**

For Post type Insulators

DISTRIBUTION

TRANSMISSION

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ej-1

September 13, 2023

ej - Clamps, deadend with socket eye

ACSR

NOTE:  When used with clevis-type insulators for large conductors on distribution lines, order clamp with clevis eye.

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**ek-1**

**August 16, 2023**

**ek - Locknuts**

MF Type

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**el-1**

**November 23, 2021**

**el - Sectionalizer**

NOTES:  * These units are compatible with multiple control modules.

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**Technical List**

**fc-1**

**June 2014**

**fc - Capacitors, Shunt**

12470/7200 Volts

24900/14400 Volts

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ft-1

August 16, 2023

ft - Y-Clevis Ball

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**Technical List**

**gj-1**

**October 17, 2023**

**gj - Crossarm Assemblies**

Braceless, wood

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**Technical List**

**go**

**August 2019**

**go - Fault Indicator, overhead**

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**Technical List**

**rp-1**

**January 2016**

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**sb**

**February 2011**

**sb - Switch, disconnect (single-pole, hook-operated station class)**

NEMA standard switches for station or line

structure use where single-pole switching is permissible

(L) Means solid material load interrupters are available and accepted.

(LV) Means vacuum interrupters are available and accepted.

* With steel base only.

(PL) Means hooks for portable load interrupters are available for voltages 34.5 kV and below.  Consult switch manufacturer concerning loop switching applications at higher voltages.

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**sd-1**

**September 2019**

sd - Current Transformers

Outdoor Type

NOTE:	The transformer types listed above are accepted in all standard ratios.  Insulation class, voltages, ratios and other necessary information should be specified when ordering.

**Technical List**

**U ae**

**August 2014**

**U ae - Arresters, Surge**

(For Underground System Pole Risers)

MOV Type

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U gk-1

November 2018

U gk - Terminations, Indoor

(When ordering specify conductor size, type, whether

copper or aluminum and insulation diameter)

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U gk-2

November 2018

U gk - Terminations, outdoor

(with mounting hardware)*

(When ordering, specify conductor size, type, whether

copper or aluminum, insulation diameter, and type of

mounting desired)

*Mounting Hardware is used to attach termination to mounting bracket (U hd or U hj).

NOTE: Some of the above terminators may require ordering the mounting hardware separately.

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**U go**

**August 2019**

**U go - Fault Indicator, underground**

(For Construction Unit UM 6-4)

Note:  Fault indicators that require the drilling or cutting to the enclosure for mounting is not acceptable.

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**U hc-1**

**March 2015**

**U hc - Cable Supports**

15 and 25 kV

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**U hv-1**

**February 2020**

**U hv - Cable, Underground**

15 kV, 25 kV and 35 kV Cable

(Alternative Insulation Compound)

Applicable Specification:	7 CFR 1728.204 

Conductor (15 kV):	Copper or Aluminum - #2 AWG through 1000 kcmil

Conductor (25 kV):	Copper or Aluminum - #1 AWG through 1000 kcmil

Insulation:	Tree-retardant Crosslinked Polyethylene (XLP-TR)

	(I) indicates Pirelli IE.7100 XLP-TR

	(II) indicates AT Plastic PowerGuard 320TR

	(III) indicates Union Carbide HFDB-4202

	(IV) indicates Nova Borealis LE 4212

	(V) indicates Dow HFDB 8202

	(VI) indicates Dow EnduranceTM HFDC 4202 EC

Ethylene Propylene Rubber

(VII) indicates Electric Cable Compounds (ECC), Inc. ERI-3728-5

Neutral:	Copper Concentric Neutral

Jacket:	High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

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**U hv-2**

**October 16, 2023**

**U hv - Cable, Underground**

600 Volt Cable

Applicable Specification:  RUS Specification U-2

Conductor:  Copper, #4 AWG and larger; Aluminum, #2 AWG and larger

Insulation:  Cross-Linked polyethylene (XLPE)

NOTES: The manufacturers shown above have indicated that their 600-volt cable is suitable for use on 480 volt corner grounded delta circuits.

The above cable may be supplied with UL label for Type USE.

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**U hv-3**

**April 2, 2024**

**U hv - Cable, Underground**

600 Volt Multi-Conductor Cable

Applicable Specification:  RUS Specification U-2

Conductor:  Copper, #4 AWG and larger; Aluminum, #2 AWG and larger

Insulation:  Cross-Linked polyethylene (XLPE)

Cable Configuration:  3 Insulated Conductors Triplexed

The above cable may be supplied with UL label for Type USE.

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**U hv-4**

**April 2, 2024**

**U hv - Cable, Underground**

600 Volt Cable

(Alternative Cable Constructions)

Applicable Specification:  RUS Specification U-2 (except as indicated below)

NOTE:  Manufacturers listed below are accepted for alternatives A, B, C, D and/or E for the products listed on pages U hv-2 and U hv-3.

Alternative A: 8000 series aluminum alloy in accordance with ASTM B800 or B801.

Alternative B: Stranding in accordance with ASTM B786 for aluminum 1350 conductors or ASTM B787 for copper conductors.

Alternative C: Abuse resistant (ruggedized) (single or two layer) insulation in accordance with ICEA S-81-570.

Alternative D: Self-healing

Alternative E: Stranding in accordance with ASTM B 901 for Compressed Round Stranded Aluminum Conductors Using Single Input Wire Construction