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 Insul. Thickness | Dia. Over Phase Insulation | Approx. OD | Approx. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | mil | inch | inch | lb/1000ft | ||
| TBA | HACKBERRY | 266.8 | 60 | 0.609 | 0.729 | 354 |
| TBA | WALNUT | 6 | 45 | 0.268 | 0.268 | |
| TBA | BUTTERNUT | 4 | 45 | 0.315 | 0.315 | |
| TBA | HICKORY | 4 | 45 | 0.315 | 0.315 | |
| 104398 | PIGNUT | 2 | 45 | 0.316 | 0.406 | 116 |
| 457349 | BEECH | 2 | 45 | 0.325 | 0.415 | 132 |
| TBA | CHESTNUT | 1 | 60 | 0.442 | 0.442 | |
| 104422 | ALMOND | 1/0 | 60 | 0.398 | 0.518 | 187 |
| 104430 | PECAN | 2/0 | 60 | 0.447 | 0.567 | 230 |
| 104448 | FILBERT | 3/0 | 60 | 0.502 | 0.622 | 285 |
| 104455 | BUCKEYE | 4/0 | 60 | 0.563 | 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 | Neutral Rated Breaking Strength | Allowable Ampacity In Air 75/90°C |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | lb | Amp | |
| HACKBERRY | 266.8 | 6540 | 438 |
| WALNUT | 6 | 85 | |
| BUTTERNUT | 4 | 115 | |
| HICKORY | 4 | 115 | |
| PIGNUT | 2 | 150 | |
| BEECH | 2 | 150 | |
| CHESTNUT | 1 | 175 | |
| ALMOND | 1/0 | 205 | |
| PECAN | 2/0 | 235 | |
| FILBERT | 3/0 | 270 | |
| BUCKEYE | 4/0 | 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
