Covered Aluminum Line Wire Weatherproof
Weather-Resistant Covered Conductor for Overhead Distribution Lines
- Construction: Concentrically stranded Aluminum (1350-H19, 6201-181) or ACSR.
- Insulation: Weather-resistant PE, HDPE, or XLPE.
- Applicable Standards:
- ASTM: B-230, B-231, B-1248, C-8.35
- ICEA: S-61-402
- NEMA: WC 5-1973
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Product Description
Covered Aluminum Line Wire Weatherproof : Product Description and Specifications
Engineered specifically for overhead secondary distribution, this series utilizes 1350-H19, 6201-T81, or ACSR conductors encased in a weather-resistant polymer jacket (PE, HDPE, or XLPE). Critical Safety Note: The covering provides mechanical shielding against atmospheric corrosion and abrasion only; it is strictly not electrically insulated. Field crews must treat this product as a bare conductor at all times to ensure operational safety, as the polymer layer offers zero dielectric containment voltage.
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Advantages
Covered Aluminum Line Wire Weatherproof : Benefits and Features
Transient Fault Barrier: Not insulation. Acts as physical shield against momentary phase-to-phase contact (clashing) or vegetation touches. Prevents immediate arc-faults.
Atmospheric Sealing: Polymer jacket blocks UV radiation and saline mist. Result: Zero galvanic corrosion on the aluminum core.
Span Geometry: Retains high strength-to-weight ratio (ACSR/Alloy base). Engineering benefit: Supports extended pole spacing unlike fully insulated aerial cables.
Specification Of Covered Aluminum Line Wire Weatherproof
| Item # | Size AWG or MCM | Strand | Outside Diameter | Rated Breaking Strength | Weight Per MFT XLP | Weight Per MFT Poly | Ampacity XLP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | 6 | Solid | .222 Inches | 445 Lbs | 33.0 Lbs | 32.0 Lbs | 105 Amps |
| Pear | 4 | Solid | .264 Inches | 675 Lbs | 48.5 Lbs | 47.3 Lbs | 135 Amps |
| Apricot | 4 | 7/w | .285 Inches | 790 Lbs | 51.5 Lbs | 50.8 Lbs | 140 Amps |
| Peach | 2 | 7/w | .373 Inches | 1220 Lbs | 87.1 Lbs | 84.0 Lbs | 180 Amps |
| Quince | 1/0 | 7/w | .477 Inches | 1790 Lbs | 140.7 Lbs | 135.6 Lbs | 240 Amps |
| Orange | 2/0 | 7/w | .522 Inches | 2260 Lbs | 171.9 Lbs | 166.2 Lbs | 280 Amps |
| Fig | 3/0 | 7/w | .570 Inches | 2740 Lbs | 210.5 Lbs | 204.0 Lbs | 320 Amps |
| Olive | 4/0 | 7/w | .626 Inches | 3450 Lbs | 258.7 Lbs | 251.4 Lbs | 370 Amps |
| Pomegranate | 4/0 | 19/w | .632 Inches | 3620 Lbs | 254.8 Lbs | 247.9 Lbs | 370 Amps |
| Mulberry | 266.8 | 19/w | .692 Inches | 4470 Lbs | 313.5 Lbs | 305.8 Lbs | 430 Amps |
| Anona | 336.4 | 19/w | .766 Inches | 5535 Lbs | 387.6 Lbs | 378.8 Lbs | 495 Amps |
| Molles | 397.5 | 19/w | .852 Inches | 6400 Lbs | 469.2 Lbs | 457.4 Lbs | 545 Amps |
| Huckleberry | 477.0 | 37/w | .921 Inches | 7820 Lbs | 550.0 Lbs | 537.5 Lbs | 610 Amps |
| Paw Paw | 556.5 | 37/w | .982 Inches | 8950 Lbs | 633.0 Lbs | 619.4 Lbs | 670 Amps |
| Breadfruit | 636.0 | 61/w | 1.080 Inches | 10510 Lbs | 742.6 Lbs | 724.7 Lbs | 720 Amps |
| Persimmon | 795.0 | 61/w | 1.187 Inches | 12900 Lbs | 910.0 Lbs | 890.0 Lbs | 825 Amps |
| Item # | Size AWG or MCM | Strand | Outside Diameter | Rated Breaking Strength | Weight Per MFT XLP | Weight Per MFT Poly | Ampacity XLP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut | 6 | 6/1 | .258 Inches | 1131 Lbs | 49 Lbs | 47 Lbs | 105 Amps |
| Butternut | 4 | 6/1 | .303 Inches | 1170 Lbs | 71.8 Lbs | 70.0 Lbs | 135 Amps |
| Hickory | 4 | 7/1 | .309 Inches | 2240 Lbs | 81.6 Lbs | 79.8 Lbs | 135 Amps |
| Pignut | 2 | 6/1 | .397 Inches | 2710 Lbs | 118.1 Lbs | 114.8 Lbs | 180 Amps |
| Beech | 2 | 7/1 | .405 Inches | 3460 Lbs | 134.1 Lbs | 130.7 Lbs | 180 Amps |
| Chestnut | 1 | 6/1 | .434 Inches | 3370 Lbs | 145.5 Lbs | 141.8 Lbs | 210 Amps |
| Almond | 1/0 | 6/1 | .506 Inches | 4160 Lbs | 190.4 Lbs | 184.9 Lbs | 235 Amps |
| Pecan | 2/0 | 6/1 | .554 Inches | 5040 Lbs | 234.2 Lbs | 227.9 Lbs | 270 Amps |
| Filbert | 3/0 | 6/1 | .607 Inches | 6290 Lbs | 288.5 Lbs | 281.4 Lbs | 305 Amps |
| Buckeye | 4/0 | 6/1 | .666 Inches | 7930 Lbs | 356.5 Lbs | 348.5 Lbs | 345 Amps |
| Hackberry | 266.8 | 18/1 | .711 Inches | 6540 Lbs | 354.8 Lbs | 346.8 Lbs | 435 Amps |
| Item # | Size AWG or MCM | Strand | Outside Diameter | Rated Breaking Strength | Weight Per MFT XLP | Weight Per MFT Poly | Ampacity XLP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornbeam | 4 | 7/w | .310 Inches | 1480 Lbs | 62.1 Lbs | 60.1 Lbs | 145 Amps |
| Linden | 2 | 7/w | .406 Inches | 2520 Lbs | 96.1 Lbs | 93.3 Lbs | 190 Amps |
| Oilnut | 1/0 | 7/w | .518 Inches | 4010 Lbs | 166.1 Lbs | 160.0 Lbs | 250 Amps |
| Waterash | 2/0 | 7/w | .567 Inches | 4850 Lbs | 203.3 Lbs | 196.4 Lbs | 290 Amps |
| Shellbark | 3/0 | 7/w | .622 Inches | 6110 Lbs | 249.4 Lbs | 241.4 Lbs | 335 Amps |
| Planetree | 4/0 | 7/w | .683 Inches | 7700 Lbs | 307.3 Lbs | 298.1 Lbs | 385 Amps |
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Production Processes Of Aerial Bundled Cable
The aerial cable manufacturing infrastructure operates a closed-loop digital automation system, integrating conductor stranding, insulation extrusion, and final sheathing into a continuous workflow. Process stability relies on embedded sensor arrays tracking extrusion parameters in real-time, eliminating manual variances. Quality validation is enforced through specific in-line hardware, including dual-axis laser diameter gauges and high-voltage spark testers, while the physical laboratory conducts destructive tensile and elongation analysis to verify compliance with international standards before shipment.
Packing For Shipment
To meet various transportation needs, there are many methods of packaging that can be used.
Have more questions?
Q: Is the wire electrically insulated?
A: Negative. The polymer covering is a mechanical shield only. It holds zero dielectric rating.
Q: Primary Application?
A: Secondary overhead distribution (<600V). Note: Must be installed on insulators, identical to bare wire protocols.
Q: Vegetation/Tree Contact?
A: Prohibited. The covering resists abrasion but will not prevent arc-faults upon contact. Standard clearance codes apply.
Q: Material Selection: PE vs. XLPE?
A:
HDPE: Best for physical toughness/track resistance.
XLPE: Best for higher thermal operating limits.
Q: Ampacity Calculation?
A: Do not use bare wire tables. Refer to NEC (or local code) specifically for “Covered Conductors” to account for thermal retention.
Q: Installation Hardware?
A: Uses standard Bare Wire fittings (ties, clamps, dead-ends). No specialized insulated connectors required.
Q: Conductor Options?
A: Available in AAC (1350-H19), AAAC (6201 Alloy), or ACSR (Steel Reinforced) depending on span strength requirements.
Q:Standard Color & UV?
A: Black. (Contains Carbon Black). This ensures maximum UV stability for long-term outdoor exposure.