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SPEC 84013

3-Layer 15kV AAAC CAMV™ Covered Conductor (Tree Wire or Spacer Cable)

An Alternative and Robust Design to Bare AAAC Conductors to Harden the Electrical Grid.
3-Layer, 15kV, Covered Conductor, Concentrically Stranded AAAC, Track-Resistant Crosslinked Polyethylene.

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Concentrically stranded aluminum-alloy 6201-T81 wires AAAC
  2. Strand Shield:Semi-conducting cross linked polymer
  3. Inner Layer:Low-Density Crosslinked Polyethylene (LDXLPE)
  4. Outer Layer:High-Density Track-Resistant Crosslinked Polyethylene (HDTRXLPE)

Applications and Features:

  • Used for primary and secondary overhead distribution where limited space is available or desired for rights-of-way. Installed the same as bare conductors, however, covering is effective in preventing direct shorts and instantaneous flashovers should tree limbs or other objects contact conductors in such close proximity.
  • Tree Wire - Used for spans where trees crowd the right-of-way, such as in wooded residential areas, when a minimum of interference with the environment is desired. Covering minimizes power outages due to conductor contact with tree limbs, reducing the need for frequent or severe trimming.
  • Covered Aerial MV Cable (CAMV)/Spacer Cable - Installed with other Covered Aerial MV cables and a supporting messenger through a series of space-maintaining devices (spacers). The resulting close-proximity configuration minimizes the amount of space and hardware required for line installation, particularly useful in congested areas.

    • Specifications:

  • ASTM B398 Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy 6201-T81 and 6201-T83 Wire for Electrical Purposes
  • ASTM B400 Standard Specification for Compact Round Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Aluminum 1350 Conductors
  • ICEA S-121-733 Tree Wire and Messenger Supported Spacer Cable
    • Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Cond. SizeCond. StrandsDiameter Over ConductorConductor Shield ThicknessInner Layer ThicknessOuter Layer ThicknessApprox. ODApprox. WeightRated Strength
    AWG/Kcmil#inchmilmilmilinchlb/1000ftlb
    48.6970.2501575750.5801371584
    77.4770.3161575750.6461792520
    123.370.3981575750.7282414014
    155.470.4471575750.7772834851
    195.770.5021575750.8323346111
    246.970.5631575750.8933977704
    312.8190.6421575750.9724739900
    394.5190.7201575751.05056811970
    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.

    Revision: 1.000.005

    Updated On: Oct. 9, 2025, 3:02 p.m. UTC