IS 2486 Testing: Insulator Fittings for Overhead Lines

NABL accredited testing of insulator fittings for overhead lines to IS 2486: 7 tests, each against its clause.

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Standard	IS 2486
Covers	Metal Fittings of Insulators for Overhead Power Lines
Accredited tests	7
Accreditation	NABL, ISO/IEC 17025:2017
BIS-recognised testing	Ask us which laboratory your BIS scheme accepts
Category	Overhead Line Hardware Testing

IS 2486 tests we offer

#	Test	Clause / method
1	Dimensional Verification	IS 2486 (Part 1) (Clause 8)
2	Marking	IS 2486 (Part 1) (Clause 13)
3	Mechanical Strength Tests	IS 2486 (Part 1) (Clause 11.2)
4	Slip Strength Tests on Clamps	IS 2486 (Part 1) (Clause 11.1)
5	Tension Joints and Anchor Clamps - Heating Cycle Test	IS 2486 (Part 1) (Clause 12.1.1)
6	Tension Joints and Anchor Clamps - Resistance Tests	IS 2486 (Part 1) (Clause 12.1.1)
7	Visual Examination	IS 2486 (Part 1) (Clause 5)

How IS 2486 testing works

Tell us the purpose. BIS certification, a tender, a customer requirement or a design check. The purpose decides which clauses and which laboratory.
Get the sample list and quote. We confirm the tests, the number of samples and the timeline for your product and its variants.
Send samples. We help with labels, the test request and any technical documents the tests need.
Testing and report. Tests are carried out under NABL accreditation and the report lists each clause, the requirement and the result.
Review and use. We check the report before you submit it to BIS, a tender authority or your customer, and help if they raise a query.

Frequently asked questions

Which IS 2486 tests are NABL accredited?

All 7 tests listed on this page are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), each against the clause of IS 2486 shown next to it. The report carries the NABL accreditation mark for these tests.

Can the IS 2486 test report be used for BIS certification?

BIS accepts reports only from laboratories it has recognised for the standard. Before testing, we confirm which laboratory your BIS application needs, so you do not pay for a report BIS will not accept.

How many samples are needed for IS 2486 testing?

It depends on the product, its variants and the tests you need. Share the product details and the purpose of the test (BIS, tender or customer) and we will send the sample list and a quote.

Can you test only some clauses of IS 2486?

Yes. For a tender, a customer complaint or a design check, we can test selected clauses. For BIS certification or a type test, every applicable clause has to be covered.

Other overhead line hardware testing

IS 2121 Conductor & Earthwire Accessories for Overhead Lines
BS EN 50397 Covered Conductor Accessories
BS EN 50483 Aerial Bundled Cable Accessories
NF C 33-021 Pre-Insulated Joint Sleeves & Lugs
NF C 33-020 Insulation Piercing Connectors
NF C 33-041 Anchoring Clamps
NF C 33-040 Suspension Clamps

See the NABL testing service for how we work. Tests listed are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025).

IS 2486 Testing: Insulator Fittings for Overhead Lines

IS 2486 tests we offer

How IS 2486 testing works

Frequently asked questions

Other overhead line hardware testing

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