Cables & conductors
Overhead conductors
ACSR, AAC, AAAC and ABC overhead conductors to BS 215 and IEC standards for distribution lines, specified against the utility schedule.
Application & selection
Electrical and mechanical requirements, together.
Key information for configuration review
- Conductor type and code name or size
- Standard
- Quantity (km or tonnes) and drum lengths
- Destination
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Reference values are not a model datasheet. Availability, standards and test coverage require confirmation for the offered equipment.
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| Bare conductors | AAC, AAAC, ACSR |
|---|---|
| Code names | BS 215 / BS EN 50182 names such as ACSR Rabbit, Dog, Wolf; or sizes to IEC 61089 |
| Aerial bundled cable | 0.6/1 kV, aluminium, XLPE, 2 to 4 cores plus messenger or street-lighting cores, to specification |
| Packing | Wooden or steel drums, lengths to specification |
| Standards | IEC 61089, BS 215, BS EN 50182; ABC to the utility specification |
Testing topics to confirm +
Confirm the applicable requirements, available reports and agreed test scope with the proposed manufacturer.
| Routine tests | Dimensions, lay ratio, mass per km, tensile tests on wires, resistance (per standard) |
|---|---|
| Type tests | Stress-strain and breaking load of the complete conductor where specified |
Project document package +
- Model-specific datasheet and approved drawings
- Applicable test reports and their coverage
- Inspection, packing and delivery requirements
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