Drumming Sample Clauses

Drumming. All cables shall be supplied on robust drums of approved materials and construction suitable to withstand very rough transport and handling and to enable conductors or cables to be pulled out smoothly. Drums shall be non- returnable and, if made from timber, shall be pressure – impregnated against fungal and insect attack. Wooden drums shall be logged with closely fitting battens in accordance with BS .1559 or such other standard as may be approved. Battens shall be firmly secured to the drum flange using steel tape not less than 25 mm wide and 2mm thick and stapled to at least every third ▇▇▇▇▇▇. Drum spindle holes shall be reinforced by steel plates. Drum diameters and the maximum width of drums shall be suitable for the jacks provided under this contract. Each drum shall bear a distinguishing number on the outside of flange. Particulars of the conductor or cable, i.e. Voltage, conductor size and material, number of cores, length type code name and gross and net weights shall also be clearly shown on one flange, together with an approved mark. The gross weight of cable drums shall be clearly shown on one flange. The direction of rolling shall be indicated by an arrow on each flange. The method of marking shall be by gouging, burning or other legible and indelible method approved by the Engineer. Immediately after works tests both ends of cables shall be sealed against the ingress of moisture, dirt and insects and the end projecting from the drum shall be adequately protected against mechanical damage during handling. Cut ends of bare conductors shall be also being treated in an approved manner. Where applicable, cables and conductors shall be supplied in maximum drum length, bearing in mind the transport limitations in gaining access to the site. No drum shall contain more than one length.