ABC Cable (Aerial Bundled Cable) solutions provide a highly reliable and space-saving overhead power distribution solution, bridging the gap between low-voltage secondary lines and medium-voltage primary grids from 0.6/1kV up to 35kV. Compared to traditional bare conductors, this tightly stranded bundled architecture minimizes right-of-way clearance, making it the premier choice for heavily forested regions, congested urban streets, and high-salinity coastal environments.
Conductors:
Built with flexible All Aluminum Conductors (AAC), high-strength All Aluminum Alloy Conductors (AAAC), or Aluminum Conductors Steel Reinforced (ACSR) to fulfill various mechanical span tensions and transmission network ampacities.Insulation & Sheathing: Materials are chosen strictly based on voltage ratings. Low-voltage variants utilize weather-resistant XLPE insulation directly exposed to the elements, while medium-voltage lines feature an independent, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) outer jacket to protect the core.Standards: Fully compliant with NF C 33-209, IEC 60502-2, AS/NZS 3560, and ASTM engineering metrics.
LV ABC Cable
LV ABC Cable systems are designed for low-voltage secondary overhead distribution networks operating at 0.6/1kV. This series replaces dangerous bare overhead copper or aluminum wires with a fully insulated, tightly bundled configuration, heavily cutting down installation costs and urban space requirements.
·Standards: NF C 33-209, AS/NZS 3560.1
·Cores: 2 Cores to 4 Cores (Available in self-supporting layouts or with a dedicated neutral messenger core)
·Conductors & Insulation: Utilizes premium AAC for phase conductors, while supporting AAAC or ACSR for the tension-bearing messenger cores. All phase lines are wrapped directly with carbon-stabilized, weather-resistant XLPE insulation.
·Optional Upgrade: Beyond standard formats, tailored flame-retardant or low-smoke halogen-free (LSZH) compound jacketing options are accessible on demand for overhead drops entering high-density public structures.
Key Advantages
·Solar Aging Resistance: The exposed XLPE insulation is blended with a minimum 2.5% premium Carbon Black content. This prevents surface cracking and polymer embrittlement under intense tropical UV exposure or sub-zero freezing rains, guaranteeing decades of service life.
·Flashover Elimination: The fully insulated phase cores completely eliminate short circuits caused by swaying tree branches, high winds, or accidental bird contact, significantly upgrading regional grid uptime.
·Streamlined Installation: The twisted bundle design allows for fast, multi-phase stringing on a single set of poles or wall brackets, heavily lowering engineering hardware and manpower expenses.
Application Guideline
·Choose LV ABC: Ideal for secondary rural electrification, narrow city alleyways, residential streets, and overhead distribution where underground trenching is restricted by budget.