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 | Phase Insul. Thickness | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | ||
| TBA | Walnut | 6 | 6/1 | 30 | 0.258 | 47 |
| TBA | Butternut | 4 | 6/1 | 30 | 0.310 | 72 |
| TBA | Hickory | 4 | 7/1 | 30 | 0.317 | 83 |
| 104398 | Pignut | 2 | 6/1 | 45 | 0.406 | 118 |
| TBA | Beech | 2 | 7/1 | 45 | 0.415 | 136 |
| TBA | Chestnut | 1 | 6/1 | 45 | 0.444 | 145 |
| 104422 | Almond | 1/0 | 6/1 | 60 | 0.518 | 190 |
| 104430 | Pecan | 2/0 | 6/1 | 60 | 0.567 | 233 |
| 104448 | Filbert | 3/0 | 6/1 | 60 | 0.622 | 288 |
| 104455 | Buckeye | 4/0 | 6/1 | 60 | 0.683 | 357 |
| TBA | Hackberry | 266.8 | 18/1 | 60 | 0.729 | 354 |
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 | Neutral Rated Breaking Strength | Allowable Ampacity In Air 75/90°C |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | lb | Amp | |
| Walnut | 6 | 1130 | 495 |
| Butternut | 4 | 1770 | 495 |
| Hickory | 4 | 2240 | 105 |
| Pignut | 2 | 2710 | 140 |
| Beech | 2 | 3460 | 720 |
| Chestnut | 1 | 3370 | 180 |
| Almond | 1/0 | 4160 | 320 |
| Pecan | 2/0 | 5040 | 970 |
| Filbert | 3/0 | 6290 | 145 |
| Buckeye | 4/0 | 7930 | 610 |
| Hackberry | 266.8 | 6540 | 438 |
* 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
