3842.1SCOPE
Provide the required electrical systems compounds and lubricants to Materials as specified in the Contract for lubricating and preventing corrosion and oxidation.
3842.2REQUIREMENTS
A Anti-seize and Lubricating Compound “Bridge Grease” Use an approved anti-seize and lubricating compound listed on the APL, Bridge and specified as “Bridge grease.” B Conductor Anti-oxidant Joint Compound Before terminating conductors, coat conductor ends and connectors with anti -oxidant joint compound meeting the following:
Tester, Flash Point: >475°F
Hours: 4,000
by Copper Strip Test, Copper Corrosion Test at 212°F, 24 hours: No Corrosion
Penetration, 60 Strokes at 77°F: 260-310
Point: 572°F
of Lubricating Grease, Water Washout, percent loss at 100°F: <1.00
of Lubricating Greases, Bearing Rust Test: Pass
Lubricating Grease (Four Ball Method), Four Ball EP Load Wear Index: 127.3
Greases, Fretting Wear at 73°F, 22 hours, milligram loss: 7.15 C Ferrous Metal Electrically-Conductive Corrosion Resistant Compound Provide a brush on ferrous metal electrically-conductive corrosion resistant compound on metal threaded conduit fittings to prevent corrosion, oxidation, improve conductivity, and the integrity of electrical connections.
1 percent Zinc
3842.3SAMPLING AND TESTING
The Department reserves the right to sample, test, inspect, and accept or reject electrical systems compounds and lubricants based on its own tests.
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