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SPECIFICATION
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POLYAMIDE CONDUIT SYSTEM FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT ON
COACHING STOCK
Specification No. RDSO/PE/SPEC/AC-0138-2009 (Rev. 2)
S. Date of Revision Remarks

No. Revision No.
1. Feb 2012 1 Sizes of conduit and fittings added
2. July-2020 2  Rly Board letter no-97/Elect(TRS)/113/4,
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Specification.
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 Addition of testing methods and technical
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Table of Contents
Foreword: ..........................................................................................................................3
1 Scope......................................................................................................................3
2 Scope of supply.......................................................................................................4
3 Governing Specifications ........................................................................................4
4 Operating and Service Conditions:..........................................................................4
5 Design and Technical Requirements: .....................................................................5
6 Tests: ......................................................................................................................7
7 Details of Prototype Test Procedure: ....................................................................11
8 Technical Data ......................................................................................................13
9 Manufacturer's responsibility.................................................................................13
10 Marking and packing ............................................................................................. 14
11 Warranty period and liability ..................................................................................14
12 Infringement of patent right ...................................................................................15
13 Schedule of Technical requirement:-.....................................................................15
14 Enclosures: ...........................................................................................................15
Annexure – A:..................................................................................................................21
Annexure – B:..................................................................................................................22
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Distribution:......................................................................................................................23
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SPECIFICATION OF POLYAMIDE CONDUIT SYSTEM FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT

ON COACHING STOCK
Foreword:
Presently, flexible/rigid conduits & fittings (mostly made of PVC) used in wiring/cabling in
conventional coaches are as per IS: 9537. Whereas, in LHB variant coaches, flexible
polyamide conduits of polyamide-6 (PA-6) are being used for wiring except roof wiring,
which is being done by PVC rigid conduits. Railways/Pus are also demanding for
polyamide-6 fire retardant rigid conduit for roof wiring in coaches. This specification is
prepared to standardize the use of halogen free, fire retardant, flexible and rigid
polyamide conduit & associated fitting for use in coaching stock.
1.0 Scope
1.1 This specification covers performance parameters, general & technical
requirements, method of sampling, inspection, testing and supply of polyamide
conduits system and fittings for cable management of coaching stock.
1.2 The conduit system of cable management shall comprise of polyamide-6: -
Flexible conduit and end fittings with threaded ends (both metric and Pg thread) provided
with gaskets, O-rings and metallic lock nuts ensuring minimum IP-67 protection of the
system.
Rigid conduits along with three way/ four way spouts & 90° bends (to be used for Roof
wiring).
1.3 Any deviation to this specification proposed by the manufacturer, aimed to
improve upon the performance, utility and reliability /efficiency of the equipment
will be given due consideration, provided full particulars of the deviations with
justification are furnished to RDSO. In such a case, the proposed product must
be proven in rolling stock application in tropical countries for at least five years.
The manufacturer shall submit full technical detail of the proposed product along
with the test report from reputed national/international laboratory for evaluation to
RDSO.
1.4 In case of any contradiction between the provisions of lEC/IS and this
specification, the later shall prevail.
1.5 Manufacturers of this items shall obtain RDSO approval for their product for
which the guidelines can be obtained from website
www.rdso.indianrailways.gov.in. Such manufacturers shall have infrastructure for
manufacture, testing and supply of conduits and its associated fittings as per
requirements specified in governing STR no. RDSO/PE/STR/AC/0035-2011
(Rev.1 or latest). The conduit and its accessories shall be approved as a set.
Vendor registration fee will be required on every occasion of application for any
size of conduit supply.
2 Scope of supply
Purchaser shall specify the size & type (i.e. flexible/rigid) of conduit, accessories
and type of threads in end fittings as per their requirement conforming to this
specification. However, sizes of flexible or rigid conduit and fittings normally in use
on coaching stock are as per Annexure-A and Annexure-B. Conduits and fittings
of same make will only be acceptable.
3 Governing Specifications
Following standards shall be considered as reference standards and its latest

version should be available with the manufacture of conduit system for cable
management:
Specifications/ Description
Standards
IEC- 61386-1, Conduits system for cable management- General
Requirement
IEC- 61386-21 Conduits system for cable management (Particular
requirements - Rigid conduits systems).
IEC- 61386-23 Conduits system for cable management (Particular
requirements - Flexible conduits systems).
IEC-61373 Railway applications- Rolling stock equipment -Shock and
vibration tests
IEC-60529 Classification of degrees of protection provided by
enclosures of equipment.
As per NFF 16-101 Fire, smoke & toxicity requirements
& 102, UL 94,V 0
IEC-60423 Conduit system of cable management (Threads for Metric
End Fittings & lock Nuts)
DIN-40430 Threads for PG End Fittings
The latest version of the aforesaid standards and specifications shall be

considered applicable.
4 Operating and Service Conditions:
The conduits system and fittings shall perform satisfactorily & shall be sturdy and
suitable for the following service conditions normally to be met in service on
board/under slung on coaching stock:
Ambient Temperature -5 to 55°C

Temperature of Coach 70°C
Standing under sun
Train speed 200 Km/h
Relative Humidity Upto 98%
Altitude Max 1600 m above sea level
Atmosphere Extremely dusty and desert weather. The dust contents
in the air may reach as high value as 1.6 mg/cubic
meter.
Annual rain fall Very high in certain areas: between 1750 to 6250 mm.
Coastal area The equipment shall be designed to work in humid salt
laden and corrosive atmosphere. The max values of
the condition shall be as under:
Maximum pH value : : 8.5
Sulphate : 7 mg/litre
Max. Concentration of chlorine 6 mg/litre
Max. conductivity 130 micro siemens/cm
Shocks and Vibration The conduits and its accessories shall withstand
satisfactorily vibrations and shocks normally

encountered in service as indicated below:
a) Max. vertical acceleration : 3.0 g,
b) Max lateral acceleration : 3.0 g,
c) Max longitudinal acceleration : 3.0 g
('g') being the value of acceleration due to gravity)
5 Design and Technical Requirements:
5.1 CONDUIT
The conduit system for cable management shall comprise of mainly Flexible
corrugated conduits, Rigid conduits, 2/4 way spouts, 90° bends, end fittings, lock
nuts, terminal sleeve etc.
5.1.1 The material for the conduit and its accessories shall be polyamide-6 (PA-6). It
should be free from halogen, phosphorous, sulphur and cadmium. It should be UV
resistant and resistant to abrasion and corrosive environment.
Rigid conduit will be plain conduit having even profile in the longitudinal section as
described in clause no. 3.9 of IEC-61386-1. Flexible conduit shall be internally and
externally corrugated.
5.1.2 The preferred length of a rigid conduit shall be 3 m. Other lengths are also
permitted with agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
5.1.3 Material used for manufacturing of rigid, flexible conduits & fittings should
conforming to UL94 V0.
5.1.4 There shall be no sharp edges, burrs or surface projections which are likely to
damage insulated conductors or cables or inflict injury to the user or installer.
5.1.5 The dimensions of the rigid Polyamide-6 conduits shall conform to IEC 60423.
5.1.6 The conduit and conduit fittings shall withstand the stresses likely to occur during
transport, storage etc.
5.1.7 The colour of the conduits and accessories shall be black, unless otherwise
specified.
5.1.8 Flexible and rigid conduit shall be suitable for provision in the under carriage/under
roof of Railways with high impact strength. It should have following properties:-
a. Conduit should be non-flame propagating as defined in IEC-61386-1.
b. The conduit shall be suitable for A-2 application as per para 5.1 of NFF 16-101.
c. Its self-extinguishing class shall be l3 as per NFF 16-101.
d. Its smoke emission classification shall be F3 as per ISO 4589.
e. Its oxygen index shall be greater than 25%,when tested as per ISO 4589.
f. It should be suitable for continuous temperature range -10 to 105 °C.
5.1.9 Conduit shall have di-electric strength and insulation resistance as per para 11.3
of IEC 61386-1.
5.1.10 The complete cable protection system with end fittings shall be suitable for
minimum IP-67 as per IEC- 60529 for its connection.
5.1.11 The conduit shall be circular in section with concentricity of more than 90%. The
concentricity shall be calculated as the ratio of the maximum and minimum
thickness measured on the same cross section on the opposite sides.
5.2 CONDUIT ACCESSORIES

5.2.1 Flexible Conduit End Fittings:
The end fittings are the connectors provided at the ends of the flexible corrugated
conduits, which in turn terminates in the equipment I sub-assembly used for
outdoor application. The connection to the flexible conduit shall be such as not to
become loose due to vibrations encountered in rolling stock. This shall include the
end fittings and accessories such as Y-connector (for taking out two outputs from
one).
For connection of flexible conduit with end fitting, system shall be such as the
conduit is fitted with push in or safety lock retaining ring type arrangement to be
inserted for fixing the conduit. Incidental dismantling or reduction in sealing
performance shall not be permitted.
Threading provided at the end of the end fitting shall be as per the interface. If the
interface is plastic then the threads & hexagonal locknuts shall be of Polyamide –
6 material and if the interface is metal then threads & hexagonal locknuts shall be
of Nickel plated brass however the entire metal thread length shall be internally
insulated with Polyamide – 6 Material. The thread design shall be as per the
requirements for PG Threads conforming to DIN-40430 & Metric Threads
conforming to IEC-60423 respectively. The minimum thread length shall be 10 mm
for the various sizes & types of end fittings.
To achieve the IP-67 level of protection, the fitting shall be provided with Gaskets
& O-ring. The material of O-ring shall be NBR. However, the gaskets shall be of
Non Asbestos Reinforced NBR.
The fitting shall be provided with a metallic thread (insert part) to guarantee a
secure and vibrations free fitting and the connection partner. No metallic part shall
however have direct contact with cables traversing through it.
5.2.2 Rigid conduit end fittings:
Rigid conduit shall be provided external threads at its both ends as per IEC-
60423. Supplier shall provide rigid conduit coupling fittings with internal threads at
both side to connect two rigid conduit. Supplier shall also provide rigid conduit
coupling fittings with flared-out at both ends to make bell joint between two rigid
conduit pieces having no threads on ends. Railways/PUs are advised to use
suitable adhesive for fixing the bell joint. Rigid conduit end coupling with one side
internal threads and another side flared-out shape shall also be provided by the
Supplier. Two way and four way spouts shall have flared-out ends for connection
with rigid conduit.
5.2.3 Tube Clamps
The tube clamps are used for holding the conduits in place. The tube clamps
should be made from Galvanized Steel coating and to be covered with
Elastomeric profile for better grip & to avoid damage to conduits. Elastomeric
material should be self-extinguishing & free from halogens, phosphorous and
cadmium. The application temp range should be –10 Deg C to +105 Deg C. Ends
of the Tube clamps to be provided with holes to install the fixing screws
5.2.4 Terminal sleeves

These are cylindrical sleeves used for conduit end termination where no connector
with threads are necessary to avoid the damage to cable insulation by sharp
edges on the conduit after cutting.
5.2.5 Lock nuts
Lock nuts are used in conjunction with end fittings suitable for both metric and Pg
thread. The material shall be brass nickel plated.
5.2.6 In-Line Connectors
These fittings are used to connect two corrugated conduit lengths of the same size
(NW). Both the ends of these connectors shall be provided with the interface to fix
the conduits. It shall also be of Polyamide – 6 materials.
5.2.7 Corrugated Conduits to Pipe Connector
The connectors are used to connect the corrugated conduits to the Steel pipes
carrying electrical wires.
5.2.8 Flange Connectors
Flanged connectors (Straight and Elbow) are used to connect the interface of ZS
coupling (in HOG/EOG coaches). The interface of the fittings should be able to
accommodate NW70 and NW95 size conduits. It shall also be of Polyamide – 6
materials.
5.2.9 Plug Screws
Plug screws are used to block the female threaded interface wherever required.
Plastic interface shall be of Polyamide-6 material and Metal interface of Nickel
plated brass.
5.2.10 Spouts
2-Way & 4-Way Spouts are fitted at the ends of the Rigid & Corrugated PA-6
Conduits for the distribution of cables in the roof wiring of the coaches. These
shall be of Polyamide –6 materials. The spouts used for corrugated flexible
conduit should have the necessary locking arrangement to hold the conduits &
attain the ingress protection of IP-67 level. The spouts used for rigid conduit shall
have plain inner surface to accommodate the respective size conduit smoothly.
5.2.11 90° Bends
The right angle bends are to be fixed at the ends of the rigid PA-6 conduits.
6 Tests:
6.1 Type test:

6.1.1 Type test of conduit and fittings shall be carried out in two phases. In first phase,
the manufacturing of the conduit and fittings shall be witnessed by RDSO/Railway
representative official. The sample of raw material, which is used for
manufacturing of conduit and fittings, shall be collected and sealed jointly with the
manufacturer in two packets of approximate 5kg weight. Both sealed raw material
samples shall be handed over to manufacture for further testing of raw material
from NABL accredited/Govt lab. If required necessary, RDSO/Railway
representative may also collect the sample of raw material for testing at their end.
6.1.2 At least six set (3 set for test & 3 test as spare) samples of newly manufactured
conduit and fittings shall be conditioned for at least 240 hrs (10 days), at a
temperature of (23±2)°C and a relative humidity between 40% and 60%. All
prototype tests shall be carried out immediately after general conditioning. (para
5.4 of IEC 61386-1)
6.1.3 Unless otherwise specified, each test shall be made on three new samples, and
the requirements are satisfied if the tests are met. If only one of the samples does
not satisfy a test, due to an assembly or a manufacturing defect, that test and any
preceding one which may have influenced the result of the test shall be repeated,
and also the tests which follow shall be carried out in the required sequence on
another full set of samples, all of which shall comply with the requirements. (para
5.3 & 5.7 of IEC 61386-1).
6.1.4 Unless otherwise specified, the tests shall be carried out at an ambient
temperature of (20±5)C. (para 5.2 of IEC 61386-1)
6.1.5 Only after the detail drawings and the design have been approved and the
clearance given to this effect, the manufacturer shall take up the manufacture of
the prototype. It is to be clearly understood that any changes required to be done
in the prototype or any additional tests other than specified herein are required to
be conducted on the prototype unit or its components, the same shall be done
expeditiously. During the process of manufacture of the item, if the purchaser so
desires, may conduct/repeat any of the routine or additional tests to satisfy himself
that the quality of the item being manufactured is of the required standards.
6.1.6 Subject to agreement between user and manufacturer, RDSO/ purchaser shall
repeat some or all type tests once in three years on sample basis, so as to confirm
the quality of the product to meet the specified requirements.
6.1.7 The type tests shall be carried out by RDSO representative on prototype unit
either totally or in part under the following circumstances without any additional
cost:
 A manufacturer undertakes to manufacture for the first time as per this
specification.
 An important change in design details of product has been introduced.
 Specification is modified necessitating re-designing of product.
 Unsatisfactory performance reported from user Railways.
 Resumption of production after an interruption of more than two years.
 Quality audit of firm
6.1.8 RDSO may conduct surprise check on manufacturing process and quality control
along with any of the tests to ensure quality of product and its conformance to
specification.
6.1.9 The tests shall be carried out at the works of the manufacturer or at any approved
testing laboratory in presence of Indian Railway representative on the test sample
of the conduits and its accessories as per relevant governing specifications
modified or amplified. The manufacture shall have necessary arrangement for
testing of conduits and its fittings.
6.1.10 The test protocol indicating relevant clause of the test, condition of the test,
specified value and observed value of the parameter for conduits & accessories
shall be submitted by the firm before offering the sample for testing.
6.2 Routine test:

Routine tests are to be carried out on each unit to verify that properties & design
of the product corresponds to those measured during type test. Proper
documentation of routine tests results shall be made available by the firm to
inspecting official on demand.
6.3 Acceptance test:
Each offered lot of supply shall be subjected to acceptance tests as per RDSO
approved sampling plan or as per sampling plan specified in IS 2501, at
manufacturer's works. Acceptance test shall be witnessed by inspecting official
nominated by purchaser/RDSO. Manufacturer on demand by inspecting official
shall produce the internal/routine test report carried out by manufacturer.
6.4 Test Description :
S. No Description of Standard / Cluase Type Accep Routine

test no. Test tance Test
Test
1. Checking of IEC 60423 for Rigid Yes Yes Yes
dimension non thread-able
conduits and IEC
61386-1 for flexible
conduits
2. Compression test 10.2 of IEC 61386-1 Yes Yes Yes
3. Impact test 10.3 of IEC 61386-1 Yes Yes Yes
4. Flexing test IEC 61386-23 Yes Yes Yes
(applicable to
flexible conduit
only)
5. Bending test IEC61386-21 Yes Yes Yes
(applicable to rigid
conduit only)
6. Collapse test IEC61386-21 Yes Yes Yes
(applicable to rigid
conduit only)
7. Tensile test IEC 61386-1 & 23 Yes Yes No
8. Suspended Load IEC 61386-1 Yes No No
test
9. Thermal Properties IEC 61386-1 &23 Yes Yes No
10. Di-Electric Strength IEC 61386-1 Yes Yes No
& Insulation
resistance test
11. Spread of fire IEC 61386-1 Yes Yes No
12. Degree of IEC-60529 Yes No No
protection
13. Self extinguishing NFF-16101 & 102 Yes No No
class & Smoke
emission
classification
14. Test of material Clause 6.5 of this Yes No No
composition spec.
Note:
a. Test specified at S.No. 5, 6, 7, 8 & 10 in the above table shall be conducted
on conduit along with its end fitting.
b. Test at S.No. 1,3 & 11 shall also be conducted on the End Fittings.
c. Conduit shall be subjected to all tests mentioned above.
d. The product shall be of "medium" classification for flexible conduit size of

NW 17 & above. However, size upto NW 12 shall be of “light” classification.
Similarly, the product shall be of “medium” classification for rigid conduit
size of 20 mm & above. However, size upto 16 mm shall be of “light”
classification.
e. To check the uniformity of the conduits, three samples, each taken from
different lengths or place separated by approximately 3 metres, are cut
along a plane perpendicular to the axis. The inside and outside diameter at
each edge is measured at four places as far as possible equally spaced
around the circumference.
f. Conduit system duly assembled with its end fittings and accessories shall
be tested to IP-67 grade protection as per IEC 60529.
g. The material shall confirm to fire resistant class as per NFF 16 101 & 102.
Note: Testing/measuring instruments duly calibrated from any NABL accredited /Govt
laboratory shall be utilized during test.
6.5 Test of material composition: -
Conduit and its accessories shall be made up of virgin polyamide-6 material
having following properties.
Properties Standard Testing Value Unit
Parameter
GENERAL
Density ISO 1183-1 1.14-1.19 g/cm³
Viscosity number ISO 307 130-160 cm³ /g
MECHANICAL CONDITION Dry Conditioned
Tensile stress at yield ISO 527-2 50 mm/min >75 - Mpa
Tensile strain at yield ISO 527-2 50 mm/min >2.8 - %
Tensile strength at yield ISO 527-2 1 mm/min >3200 >1000 Mpa
Tensile Modulus
Charpy impact strength ISO 179/1 Eu 23°C No Break No Break Kj/m²

-30°C No Break No Break Kj/ m²
Charpy notched impact ISO 179/1eA 23°C >7 > 12
strength
-30°C >5 -
THERMAL
VICAT Softening ISO 306 A50 ( 10N) >210 °C
temperature
B50 (50N) >200 °C
Heat deflection IS0 75 Af (1.80 Mpa) >75 °C
temperature (HDT)
Bf (0.45 Mpa) >200 °C
BURNING BEHAVIOUR
UL Internal test procedure UL 94 0.75/1.5 mm V-0/V-0
Glow wire flammability lEC 695-2/12 2 mm 960 °C
index GWFI
UL 746 A
ELECTRICAL
Comparative tracking IEC 112 Solution A 600 V
index CTI
Necessary IR Spectroscopy finger print of raw material shall be submitted to

RDSO. The above properties are for guidelines and firm shall take prior approval
of grade of PA-6 material to be used for manufacturing conduit & accessories.
Firm shall submit test report on raw material covering the all tests above from
NABL accredited/Govt lab. Firm shall also keep the record of procurement of virgin
raw material and OEM's test certificate for each lot for verification by inspecting
official. Firm will also submit the detail of raw material used for manufacturing of
conduit fittngs.
7 Details of Prototype Test Procedure:
7.1 Checking of Dimension and Weight of Conduit:

7.1.1 Outside diameters of conduits shall be measured at four places, approximately
equally spaced around 360° of the conduit and mean value should be within the
limits specified in the specification.
7.1.2 Measurement of the flexible / rigid conduit material thickness are taken at four
places, approximately equally spaced around 360° of the conduit and the mean
value shall be recorded in the prototype test results. For measurement of
thickness, conduit is cut in perpendicular to cross section. Measurements of the
flexible conduit material thickness are taken at the root of the corrugation (a) and
the crest of the corrugation (b) at four places, approximately equally spaced,
around 360° of the conduit, and the mean value calculated as follows:
Mean material thickness= (a1+b1+a2+b2+a3+b3+a4+b4) / 8;
7.1.3 Weight of the flexible and rigid conduits are measured and the value of the same
shall be recorded.
S.No. Flexible Conduit Size Weight of per meter conduit
in gram
1. NW10 40
2. NW12 50
3. NW17 85
4. NW23 130
5. NW29 170
6. NW36 225
7. NW48 290
8. NW56 355
9. NW70 430
10. NW95 570
S.No. Rigid Conduit Size Weight of per meter conduit

in gram
1. 16 mm+0.0/-0.3 80
2. 20 mm+0.0/-0.3 100
3. 25 mm+0.0/-0.4 150
4. 32 mm+0.0/-0.4 225
5. 40 mm+0.0/-0.4 310
6. 50 mm+0.0/-0.5 450
Value of the actual measured weight of conduits shall be mentioned in the
prototype test results.
7.2 Compression Test:
The sample shall be tested as per clause 10.2 of IEC 61386-1. The product shall
be of medium classification for size NW 17 and above .However size upto NW -
12 shall be of light classification for flexible conduit. Similarly, the product shall be
of “medium” classification for rigid conduit for size of 20 mm & above. However,
size upto 16 mm shall be of “light” classification.
7.3 Impact test:

be of medium classification for size NW 17 and above .However size upto NW -12
shall be of light classification for flexible conduit. Similarly, the product shall be of
“medium” classification for rigid conduit for size of 20 mm & above. However, size
upto 16 mm shall be of “light” classification.
7.4 Flexing Test:

shall be of light classification for flexible conduit.
The test shall be made on six samples of conduit of an appropriate length. Three
samples with adequate temperature defined for each size. Each size shall be
tested in cold flexing & hot flexing.
7.5 Bending Test
be of “medium” classification for rigid conduit for size of 20 mm & above. However,
7.6 Collapse test:
be of “medium” classification for rigid conduit for size of 20 mm & above. However,
7.7 Tensile Test:

The sample shall be tested as per clause 10.7 of IEC 61386-1 & 23. The product
shall be of medium classification for size NW 17 and above .However size upto
NW -12 shall be of light classification for flexible conduit. Similarly, the product
shall be of “medium” classification for rigid conduit for size of 20 mm & above.
However, size upto 16 mm shall be of “light” classification.
7.8 Suspended Load Test:
shall be of light classification for flexible conduit. Similarly, the product shall be of
“medium” classification for rigid conduit for size of 20 mm & above. However, size
upto 16 mm shall be of “light” classification.
7.9 Dielectric strength and insulation resistance :
The sample shall be tested as per clause 11.3.1 & 11.3.2 of IEC 61386-1. The
product shall be of medium classification for size NW 17 and above .However size
upto NW -12 shall be of light classification for flexible conduit. Similarly, the
product shall be of “medium” classification for rigid conduit for size of 20 mm &
above. However, size upto 16 mm shall be of “light” classification.
7.10 Thermal Properties:

The sample shall be tested as per clause 12 table 8 (classification-medium) of IEC
61386-1 and IEC 61386-23. The product shall be of medium classification for size
NW 17 and above .However size upto NW -12 shall be of light classification for
flexible conduit. Similarly, the product shall be of “medium” classification for rigid
conduit for size of 20 mm & above. However, size upto 16 mm shall be of “light”
classification.
7.11 Spread of Fire :

The test shall be conducted as per clause 13.1.3.1 and 13.1.3.2 of IEC-61386-1.
7.12 Degree of Ingress Protection :

Conduit system when assembled shall have protection against dust & water
ingress and tested to meet IP-67 grade protection as per IEC 60529.
7.13 Fire resistance class & smoke Class :

Test shall be conducted as per NFF 16-101 & 16-102.The material hall confirm to
fire resistance class l3 & smoke class F3.
8 Technical Data
8.0 The manufacturer shall submit their compliance or comments against each
clause and sub-clause of the technical specification with the offer. The
manufacturer shall for this purpose enclose a separate statement, if necessary,
indicating the Annexure and clause reference and compliance/comments. The
manufacturer shall also furnish the full technical data and dimensions for each
size of Flexible/rigid Polyamide conduits as per the format given as Annexure “C”
of the specification.
9 Manufacturer's responsibility
9.1 The supplier shall supply detailed instructions for proper installation of the
equipment on Rolling stock. For this purpose, the supplier shall depute his
engineers/supervisors to sites during installation of the conduit system.
9.2 The supplier shall be responsible for commissioning, testing and field trials of the
conduit system in service and depute team of engineers/supervisors for this
purpose during developmental stage.
9.3 The supplier shall be responsible for carrying out improvements and
modifications at his own expense on all the conduit systems supplied, provided
such modifications/improvements are decided to be necessary for meeting the
requirements of reliability, performance etc, jointly between manufacturer and
purchaser.
9.4 For the purpose of technical decisions on improvements/ modifications etc. on
conduit system the final authority from the purchaser's side will be RDSO.
10 Marking and packing
10.0 The following information shall be marked with laser printing at every one meter
length of conduits :
a. Size of conduit.
b. Name or trade mark or identification mark of the manufacturer.
c. Year and batch of the manufacture.
10.1 Accessories are also required to be marked with the vendor name or trademark
or identification mark. The product identification mark, which may be, for
example, a catalogue number, a symbol or the like, in such way that it can be
identified in the manufacturer’s literature however for the items where it is
impractical, then the mark may be on the label attached to the product or on the
smallest supplied package.
10.2 The marking shall be durable and clearly legible. Compliance is checked by
inspection, using normal or corrected vision, without additional magnification and
by rubbing the marking by hand for 15 s with a piece of cotton cloth soaked with
water and again for 15 s with a piece of cotton cloth soaked with petroleum spirit
n-hexane 95 % along its entire length at intervals of preferably 1 m but not longer
than 3 m with each length being marked at least once.
10.3 It is mandatory to mention the classification code for conduit system on the
supplied packet as per Annexure A of IEC61386-1. Classification code shall
include at least the first four digits as per Annexure with detail of coding. Detail of
first four digit is given below:
 First digit – Resistance to compression
 Second digit – Resistance to impact
 Third digit – Lower temperature range
 Fourth digit-Upper temperature range.
11 Warranty period and liability
The supplier/manufacturer shall be responsible for any damage to the products

due to defective design, materials and workmanship for a period as per Indian
Railway stores (IRS) condition of contract.
12 Infringement of patent right
Indian Railways shall not be responsible for infringement of patent rights arising
due to similarity in design, manufacturing process, use of similar components in
the design & development of the system and any other factor not mentioned
herein which may cause such a dispute. The entire responsibility to settle any
such disputes/matters lies with the manufacturer/ supplier.
Details / design/documents given by firm are not infringing any IPR and they are
responsible in absolute and full measure instead of railways for any such
violations. Data, specifications and other IP as generated out of interaction with
railways shall not be unilaterally used without the consent of RDSO and right of
Railways / RDSO on such IP is acceptable to them.
13 Schedule of Technical requirement:-
Firm desiring to get RDSO’s approval for this product shall comply to schedule of
technical requirement no. RDSO/PE/STR/AC/0035-2011(Rev-1 or latest).
14 Enclosures:
Annexure A & B : Dimensions of conduits and its accessories.

Annexure C : Conduit size and dimensions.
Annexure - A:
A-1: Sizes of Flexible Polyamide Corrugated Conduits
S.No. Nominal Size Outer Diameter (mm)
1. NW10 13.0±0.2
2. NW12 15.8±0.2
3. NW17 21.2±0.2
4. NW23 28.5±0.2
5. NW29 34.4±0.2
6. NW36 42.4±0.2
7. NW48 54.4±0.2
8. NW56 67.2±0.2
9. NW70 80.0±0.2
10. NW95 106.0±0.2
The minimum inside diameter of the conduit system shall be as declared by the
manufacturer as specified in clause 8.2 of IEC 61386-23. The compliance is checked by
measurement.
A-2: Sizes of Straight PG Metal Thread End Fittings
S.No. Thread Size Fits to Conduit Size
1. Pg9 NW10
2. Pg11 NW12
3. Pg16 NW17
4. Pg13.5 NW17
5. Pg21 NW23
6. Pg29 NW29
7. Pg36 NW36
8. Pg48 NW48
A-3 Sizes of 45° PG Metal Thread End Fittings
1. Pg9 NW10
2. Pg11 NW12
3. Pg16 NW17
4. Pg13.5 NW17
5. Pg21 NW23
6. Pg29 NW29
7. Pg36 NW36
8. Pg48 NW48
A-4 Sizes of 90° Elbow PG Metal Thread End Fittings
1. Pg9 NW10
2. Pg11 NW12
3. Pg16 NW17
4. Pg13.5 NW17
5. Pg21 NW23
6. Pg29 NW29
7. Pg36 NW36
8. Pg48 NW48
A-5 Sizes of Straight Metric Metal Thread End Fittings

1. M12x1.5 NW10
2. M16x1.5 NW10
3. M16x1.5 NW12
4. M20x1.5 NW12
5. M20x1.5 NW17
6. M25x1.5 NW17
7. M25x1.5 NW23
8. M32x1.5 NW23
9. M32x1.5 NW29
10. M40x1.5 NW29
11. M40x1.5 NW36
12. M50x1.5 NW36
13. M50x1.5 NW48
14. M63x1.5 NW48
A-6 Sizes of 45° Metric Metal Thread End Fittings
1. M12x1.5 NW10
2. M16x1.5 NW10
3. M16x1.5 NW12
4. M20x1.5 NW12
5. M20x1.5 NW17
6. M25x1.5 NW17
7. M25x1.5 NW23
8. M32x1.5 NW23
9. M32x1.5 NW29
10. M40x1.5 NW29
11. M40x1.5 NW36
12. M50x1.5 NW36
13. M50x1.5 NW48
14. M63x1.5 NW48
A-7 Sizes of 90° Elbow Metric Metal Thread End Fittings
1. M12x1.5 NW10
2. M16x1.5 NW10
3. M16x1.5 NW12
4. M20x1.5 NW12
5. M20x1.5 NW17
6. M25x1.5 NW17
7. M25x1.5 NW23
8. M32x1.5 NW23
9. M32x1.5 NW29
10. M40x1.5 NW29
11. M40x1.5 NW36
12. M50x1.5 NW36
13. M50x1.5 NW48
14. M63x1.5 NW48
A-8 Sizes of Tube Clamps

S.No. Fits to Conduit Size Fixing Screw
1. NW10 M4
2. NW12 M4
3. NW17 M5
4. NW23 M5
5. NW23 M6
6. NW29 M6
7. NW36 M6
8. NW48 M6
A-9 Sizes of Hexagonal Metric Lock Nuts - Nickel Plated Brass
S.No. Thread Size
1. M12x1.5
2. M16x1.5
3. M20x1.5
4. M25x1.5
5. M32x1.5
6. M40x1.5
7. M50x1.5
8. M63x1.5
A-10 Sizes of Hexagonal PG Lock Nuts - Nickel Plated Brass
S.No. ThreadSize
1. Pg9
2. Pg11
3. Pg13.5
4. Pg16
5. Pg21
6. Pg29
7. Pg36
8. Pg48
A-11 Y-type connectors for branching of conduits.

S.No. Size:
1. NW 10/NW 7 x 2
2. NW 12/NW10 x 2
3. NW 17/NW12 x 2
4. NW 23/NW17 x 2
5. NW 29/NW23 x 2
6. NW 36/NW29 x 2
7. NW 48/NW36 x 2
A-12 Flanged End Fittings Straight
S.No. Suitable for Conduit Size
1. NW 70
2. NW 95
A-13 Flanged End Fittings Elbow

S.No. Suitable for Conduit Size
1. NW 70
2. NW 95
A-14 Fittings to connect Flexible Corrugated Conduit to Rigid Pipe/Conduits
S.No. Flexible Conduit Size Rigid Conduit Diameter
1. NW17 20 mm
2. NW23 25 mm
3. NW29 32 mm
4. NW36 40 mm
5. NW48 50 mm
A-15 Spouts – 2 Way
S.No. Flexible Conduit Size
1. NW17
2. NW23
3. NW29
4. NW36
A-16 Spouts – 4 Way
S.No. Flexible Conduit Size
1. NW17
2. NW23
3. NW29
4. NW36
A-17 Sizes of In-Line Connector
S.No. Fits to Conduit Size
1. NW12
2. NW17
3. NW23
4. NW29
5. NW36
6. NW48
A-18 Sizes of PG Thread Plug Screws
S.No. Thread Size
1. Pg9
2. Pg11
3. Pg13.5
4. Pg16
5. Pg21
6. Pg29
7. Pg36
8. Pg48
A-19 Sizes of Metric Thread Plug Screws

S.No. Thread Size
1. M12x1.5
2. M16x1.5
3. M20x1.5
4. M25x1.5
5. M32x1.5
6. M40x1.5
7. M50x1.5
8. M63x1.5
Annexure – B:
A-1 Sizes of Rigid PA-6 Conduits

S.No. Outside Diameter (As per IEC 60423)
1. 16 mm+0.0/-0.3
2. 20 mm+0.0/-0.3
3. 25 mm+0.0/-0.4
4. 32 mm+0.0/-0.4
5. 40 mm+0.0/-0.4
6. 50 mm+0.0/-0.5
A-2 Sizes of Rigid PA-6 Conduits with Bell Mouth at one end
1. 16 mm+0.0/-0.3
2. 20 mm+0.0/-0.3
3. 25 mm+0.0/-0.4
4. 32 mm+0.0/-0.4
5. 40 mm+0.0/-0.4
6. 50 mm+0.0/-0.5
A-3 Sizes of 90° Bends for Rigid Conduits
1. 16 mm
2. 20 mm
3. 25 mm
4. 32 mm
5. 40 mm
6. 50 mm
A-4 Spouts for Rigid Conduits – 2 Way
1. 16 mm
2. 20 mm
3. 25 mm
4. 32 mm
5. 40 mm
6. 50 mm
A-5 Spouts for Rigid Conduits – 4 Way
1. 16 mm
2. 20 mm
3. 25 mm
4. 32 mm
5. 40 mm
6. 50 mm
Annexure – C:
CONDUIT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS

S.No Manufacturer Conduit Outside Inside Minimum
Model Number Size(NW) Diameter Diameter Bending
(mm) (mm) Radius (mm)
1 10
2 12
3 17
4 23
5 29
6 36
7 48
8 56
9 70
10 95
Distribution:
CHIEF ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:

1. Northern Railway, Baroda House, New Delhi – 110 001.
2. Central Railway, II Floor, Parcel office, CST Mumbai – 400 001.
3. Eastern Railway, Fairlie Place, Kolkata – 700 001.
4. South Eastern Railway, Garden Reach,Kolkata – 700 043
5. Southern Railway, Park Town, Chennai – 600 003.
6. Western Railway, Churchgate, Mumbai – 400 020.
7. South Central Railway, Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad – 500 371.
8. East Central Railway, Dighi Distt- Vaishali, Hajipur Bihar- 844 101.
9. North Central Railway, Subedarganj, Allahabad- 211 001.
10. South Western Railway, 1st Floor, DRM Office, Hubli 580 020
11. South East Central Railway, Bilaspur.495004
12. North East Frontier Railway, Maligaon, Guwahati - 781001
13. North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur – 273001
14. North Western Railway, Jaipur – 302006
15. West Central Railway, Jabalpur - 482001
16. East Coast Railway, Bhuvneshwar, Orrisa – 751016
17. Konkan Railway, Belapur Bhavan, Sector-11, Belapur, Mumbai - 400614
18. Metro Railway, 33 /1 J.L. Nehru road, Kolkata- 700071
19. Integral coach factory, Perambur, Chennai - 600038
20. Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala (Punjab) – 144 602
CHIEF WORKS MANAGER:

1. Matunga Workshop, Central Railway, Mumbai 400 019.
2. Liluah Workshop, Eastern Railway, Howrah
3. C&W Workshop , Northern Railway, Alambagh, Lucknow-226 05
4. C & W Workshop,N. Rly., Jagdhari – 135 002
5. Mechanical Workshop, NER, Gorakhpur – 273 012
6. Carraige Workshop, Southern Railway, Perambur, Ayanavaram, Chennai–600023.
7. SCR, Lallagudda Workshop, Lallaguda, Secunderabad - 500017
8. Carriage Workshop, Western Railway, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
9. CRWS, W. C. Railway, Nishatpura, Bhopal-462010
10. Carriage Workshop, NW Rly,. Ajmer - 305001
11. Carriage Repair Workshop, Gadag Road, SWR, Hubli – 580 020
12. Carriage Workshop, S.W. Railway, Mysore Vishwanath.
13. Carriage Workshop, SE Rly., Kharagpur - 721301
14. New Bongaigaon , Railway Workshop, Dangtal, Distt. Bongaigaon, Assam-783380
15. Carriage and Wagon Workshop, N. C. Rly., Jhansi – 248003
16. Carriage and Wagon Workshop, WC Rly., Kota - 324002
17. Carriage and Wagon Workshop, Eeastern Rly., Liluha - 711204
18. Carriage and Wagon Workshop, W. Rly., Pratap Nagar, Vadodara - 390004
19. Carriage and Wagon Workshop, N Rly., Amritsar - 143001
20. Central Workshop, Goldenrock, S. Rly., Trichi - 620004
OTHERS:
1. Director, IRIEEN, Nasik Road (Maharashtra). - 422101
2. Senior Professor (Elect.), Railway Staff College, Lalbaug, Vadodara. - 390004
3. Director, IRCAMTECH, Maharajpur, Gwalior – 474 020.

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RESEARCH DESIGN AND STANDARDS ORGANISATION

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SPECIFICATION OF POLYAMIDE CONDUIT SYSTEM FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT

Following standards shall be considered as reference standards and its latest

The latest version of the aforesaid standards and specifications shall be

Ambient Temperature -5 to 55°C

satisfactorily vibrations and shocks normally

5.2 CONDUIT ACCESSORIES

5.2.4 Terminal sleeves

6.1 Type test:

6.2 Routine test:

S. No Description of Standard / Cluase Type Accep Routine

d. The product shall be of "medium" classification for flexible conduit size of

Charpy impact strength ISO 179/1 Eu 23°C No Break No Break Kj/m²

Necessary IR Spectroscopy finger print of raw material shall be submitted to

7.1 Checking of Dimension and Weight of Conduit:

S.No. Rigid Conduit Size Weight of per meter conduit

7.3 Impact test:

7.4 Flexing Test:

7.7 Tensile Test:

7.10 Thermal Properties:

7.11 Spread of Fire :

7.12 Degree of Ingress Protection :

7.13 Fire resistance class & smoke Class :

11 Warranty period and liability

The supplier/manufacturer shall be responsible for any damage to the products

12 Infringement of patent right

Annexure A & B : Dimensions of conduits and its accessories.

A-5 Sizes of Straight Metric Metal Thread End Fittings

A-8 Sizes of Tube Clamps

A-11 Y-type connectors for branching of conduits.

A-13 Flanged End Fittings Elbow

A-19 Sizes of Metric Thread Plug Screws

A-1 Sizes of Rigid PA-6 Conduits

CONDUIT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS

CHIEF ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:

CHIEF WORKS MANAGER:

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