SPEC 83355

Covered Line Wire With Crosslinked Polyethylene (XLPE) - ACSR

ACSR Covered with Black Crosslinked Polyethylene

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Stranded compressed aluminum steel reinforced ACSR
  2. Insulation:Black Crosslinked Polyethylene (XLPE)

Applications and Features:

Aluminum alloy 1350-H19 concentrically stranded steel reinforced ACSR. Covered with crosslinked polyethylene (XLP). Used primarily for, but not limited to, overhead secondary distribution lines. Installed on insulators, otherwise treated as a bare conductor. Crosslinked covered line wires have the below temperature ratings:

  • Normal Service temperature of 90ºC
  • Emergency Overload of 130ºC
  • Short Circuit temperature of 250ºC
  • Specifications:

  • ASTM B232 Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Aluminum Conductors, Coated Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
  • ICEA S-70-547 Weather Resistant Polyethylene Covers Conductors
  • Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCode WordPhase Cond. SizePhase StrandPhase Insul. ThicknessApprox. ODApprox. Weight
    AWG/KcmilNo.milinchlb/1000ft
    104422Almond1/06/1600.518190
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
    Code WordPhase Cond. SizeNeutral Rated Breaking StrengthAllowable Ampacity In Air 90°C
    AWG/KcmillbAmp
    Almond1/04160320
    * Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.

    Revision: 1.000.001

    Updated On: July 20, 2024, 4:21 p.m. UTC