SPEC 83355
Covered Line Wire With Crosslinked Polyethylene (XLPE) - ACSR
ACSR Covered with Black Crosslinked Polyethylene

Construction:
- Conductor:Stranded compressed aluminum steel reinforced ACSR
- 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:
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
| Stock Number | Code Word | Phase Cond. Size | Phase Strand | Dia. Over Phase Conductor | Phase Insul. Thickness | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. | inch | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | ||
| TBA | WALNUT | 6 | 7 | 0.178 | 45 | 0.268 | 42 |
| TBA | BUTTERNUT | 4 | 7 | 0.225 | 45 | 0.315 | 60 |
| TBA | HICKORY | 4 | 7 | 0.225 | 45 | 0.315 | 60 |
| 104398 | PIGNUT | 2 | 6/1 | 0.283 | 45 | 0.406 | 116 |
| 457349 | BEECH | 2 | 7/1 | 0.283 | 45 | 0.415 | 132 |
| TBA | CHESTNUT | 1 | 19 | 0.322 | 60 | 0.442 | 118 |
| 104422 | ALMOND | 1/0 | 6/1 | 0.362 | 60 | 0.518 | 187 |
| 104430 | PECAN | 2/0 | 6/1 | 0.405 | 60 | 0.567 | 230 |
| 104448 | FILBERT | 3/0 | 6/1 | 0.456 | 60 | 0.622 | 285 |
| 104455 | BUCKEYE | 4/0 | 6/1 | 0.512 | 60 | 0.683 | 353 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
TBA stock codes are estimations only and actual product may vary. Please wait until a stock code is assigned to purchase connectors and/or fittings.
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
| Code Word | Phase Cond. Size | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 75°C | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | GMR | Allowable Ampacity In Air 75/90°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | ft | Amp | |
| WALNUT | 6 | 0.674 | 0.84 | 0.051 | 0.067 | 75/85 |
| BUTTERNUT | 4 | 0.424 | 0.528 | 0.048 | 0.084 | 100/115 |
| HICKORY | 4 | 0.424 | 0.528 | 0.048 | 0.084 | 100/115 |
| PIGNUT | 2 | 0.266 | 0.331 | 0.045 | 0.105 | 135/150 |
| BEECH | 2 | 0.266 | 0.331 | 0.045 | 0.105 | 135/150 |
| CHESTNUT | 1 | 0.211 | 0.263 | 0.046 | 0.124 | 155/175 |
| ALMOND | 1/0 | 0.167 | 0.208 | 0.044 | 0.139 | 180/205 |
| PECAN | 2/0 | 0.133 | 0.166 | 0.043 | 0.156 | 210/235 |
| FILBERT | 3/0 | 0.105 | 0.131 | 0.042 | 0.175 | 240/270 |
| BUCKEYE | 4/0 | 0.084 | 0.105 | 0.041 | 0.197 | 280/315 |
* Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.
Revision: 1.000.002
Updated On: Feb. 1, 2025, 3:38 p.m. UTC

