Applications

Used as bare overhead transmission cable and as primary and secondary distribution cable. ACSR offers optimal strength for line design. Variable steel core stranding enables desired strength to be achieved without sacrificing ampacity.

Construction

Aluminum alloy 1350-H-19 wires, concentrically stranded about a steel core. Core wire for ACSR is available with class A, B, or C galvanizing; ""aluminized"" aluminum coated (AZ); or aluminum-clad (AW). Additional corrosion protection is available through the application of grease to the corer or infusion of the complete cable with grease.

Specifications

 
ACSR bare conductor meets or exceeds the following ASTM specifications:

B-230 Aluminum Wire, 1350-H19 for Electrical Purposes
B-231 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded
B-232 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Coated Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
B-341 Aluminum-Coated Steel Core Wire for Aluminum Conductors, Steel Reinforced (ACSR/AZ)
B-498 Zinc-Coated Steel Core Wire for Aluminum Conductors, Steel Reinforced (ACSR/AZ)
B-500 Zinc Coated and Aluminum Coated Stranded Steel Core for Aluminum Conductors, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)

Notes

• Resistance is calculated using ASTM standard increments of stranding and metal conductivity of 61.2% IACS for EC (1350) and 8% IACS for steel. AC (60Hz) resistance includes current dependent hysteresis loss factor for 1 and 3 layer constructions.
• Current ratings are based on 75^oC conductor temperature, 25^oC ambient, 2ft/s wind, 96/watts/sq.ft sun, 0.5 coefficients of emissivity and absorption.
  

     

  Code Name	Code Name	Code Name	Code Name	High  Strength  Strandings
  Turkey	Ibis	Egret	Curlew	Grouse
  Swan	Lark	Flamingo	Bluejay	Petrel
  Swanate	Pelican	Gannet	Finch	Minorca
  Sparrow	Flicker	Stilt	Bunting	Leghorn
  Sparate	Hawk	Starling	Grackle	Guinea
  Robin	Hen	Redwing	Bittern	Dotterel
  Raven	Osprey	Tern	Pheasant	Dorking
  Quail	Parakeet	Condor	Dipper	Cochin
  Pigeon	Dove	Cuckoo	Martin	Brahma
  Penguin	Eagle	Drake	Bobolink
  Waxwing	Peacock	Mallard	Plover
  Partridge	Squab	Ruddy	Nuthatch
  Ostrich	Wood Duck	Canary	Parrot
  Linnet	Teal	Rail	Lapwing
  Oriole	Kingbird	Cardinal	Falcon
  Chickadee	Rook	Ortlan	Chukar
  Brant	Grosbeak