4 Dachshund Aluminum Conductor Duplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
4 Dachshund Duplex Service Drop Cable is a durable overhead cable for secondary power distribution to residential service entrances. Featuring two 4 AWG aluminum conductors (phase and neutral, 7-strand) insulated with XLPE or PE and assembled in duplex configuration, it provides excellent weather resistance and mechanical strength. Compliant with ASTM B-230, B-231, ICEA S-76-474, and ANSI/ICEA standards, this cable supports 600V applications with high UV, moisture, and abrasion protection. The self-supporting design simplifies installation with reduced sag over spans up to 100 feet. The 4 Dachshund Duplex Service Drop Cable ensures low power losses, reliable performance in harsh outdoor conditions, and long service life. Lightweight and flexible, it is widely used for single-phase service drops in urban, suburban, and rural areas requiring safe, cost-effective aerial connections from utility poles to homes.
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Technical Specifications
Quality Control
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Construction
4 Dachshund Aluminum Conductor Duplex Overhead Service Drop Cable Constrution
Standard
• ASTM B-230 Aluminum Wire, 1350-H19 for Electrical Purposes.
• ASTM B-231 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded.
• ASTM B-232 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Coated Steel Reinforced (ACSR).
• ASTM B-399 Concentric-Lay-Stranded 6201-T81 Aluminum Alloy Conductors.
• ICEA S-76-474-Neutral-supported Power Cable Assemblies With Weather-Resistant Extruded Insulation Rated 600Volts
• ASTM B-231 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded.
• ASTM B-232 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Coated Steel Reinforced (ACSR).
• ASTM B-399 Concentric-Lay-Stranded 6201-T81 Aluminum Alloy Conductors.
• ICEA S-76-474-Neutral-supported Power Cable Assemblies With Weather-Resistant Extruded Insulation Rated 600Volts
Phase Conductor
Stranded compacted circular aluminum
Insulation
XLPE(UV-resistant)
Messenger Conductor
AAC/AAAC/ACSR
Application
This duplex overhead cable is designed for:
120V aerial service
Outdoor lighting systems
Temporary site installations
Utility pole-to-building service drops
120V aerial service
Outdoor lighting systems
Temporary site installations
Utility pole-to-building service drops
Application Type
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Features
Weather and UV-resistant insulation
Corrosion-resistant aluminum conductors
Suitable for aerial spans in utility and lighting systems
Supports a wide range of messenger conductor types
Lightweight and easy to install
Corrosion-resistant aluminum conductors
Suitable for aerial spans in utility and lighting systems
Supports a wide range of messenger conductor types
Lightweight and easy to install
Technical Specifications
4 Dachshund Aluminum Conductor Duplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
4 Dachshund Aluminum Conductor Duplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
| Rated voltage | kV | 0.6/1 |
| Test voltage | Veff kV/Hz | 4/50 |
| Laying temperature | °C | min. -5 |
| Operating temperature | °C | -30 ~ +90 |
| Conductor temperature | °C | max. +90 |
| Short-circuit temperature | °C/s | max. +250 /5 |
| Bending radius (min.) | mm | 20 × Ø of cable |
Quality Control
4 Dachshund Aluminum Conductor Duplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
Raw Material Test
Raw material testing for the 4 Dachshund Duplex Service Drop Cable begins with aluminum wire inspection for purity, conductivity, and elongation per ASTM standards. Conductor strands are checked for diameter uniformity and surface quality. XLPE/PE insulation compounds undergo melt flow index, density, carbon black content (UV protection), and thermal aging tests via OIT and DSC analysis. Samples face contamination screening and environmental stress cracking. The step-by-step process: incoming batch verification, sampling protocol, chemical composition analysis via spectrometry, mechanical property testing (before/after aging), electrical resistivity measurement, and material approval decision. Only qualified materials proceed, ensuring the 4 Dachshund Duplex Service Drop Cable's conductor integrity, insulation durability, and weather resistance.
Process inspection
During the manufacturing of the 4 Dachshund Duplex Service Drop Cable, process inspection ensures consistent quality. Conductor stranding is monitored for lay length, compactness, and defects using optical gauges. Insulation extrusion controls thickness uniformity and concentricity with online laser systems. Duplex assembly verifies twisting tension and balance. Spark testing detects pinholes in real time. Dimensional accuracy, ovality, and marking are checked continuously. Key steps: material pre-drying confirmation, extrusion parameter logging (temperature, speed), intermediate wall thickness sampling, twisting tension monitoring, defect marking/removal, and post-process cooling control. This multi-point oversight guarantees the 4 Dachshund Duplex Service Drop Cable achieves void-free insulation, proper duplex configuration, and uniform covering.
Finished Product
The finished 4 Dachshund Duplex Service Drop Cable undergoes thorough testing for compliance. Routine tests include conductor resistance, insulation thickness, high voltage spark test, and overall tensile strength. Mechanical tests cover elongation, cold bend, and impact resistance. Weathering via UV aging and heat distortion is assessed. The process steps: reel sampling, preparation with terminations, gradual voltage/load application, timed exposure to heat/UV, hold phase monitoring, post-test dimensional/electrical re-measurement, and visual inspection for defects. Additional checks include sag-tension verification and marking durability.
Application
4 Dachshund Duplex Service Drop Cable is widely used for overhead single-phase service drops to homes, small apartments, and temporary sites. Perfect for aerial connections from utility poles to service entrances requiring durable, weatherproof aluminum conductors up to 600V.
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● ISO and UL certified production
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What are the advantages of power cables and overhead lines?(1) Reliable operation, because it is installed in a hidden place such as underground, it is less damaged by external forces, has less chance of failure, and the power supply is safe, and it will not cause harm to people; (2) The maintenance workload is small and frequent inspections are not required; (3) No need to erect towers; (4) Help improve power factor.
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Which aspects should be considered when choosing the cross section of a power cable?(1) The long-term allowable working current of the cable; (2) Thermal stability once short circuited; (3) The voltage drop on the line cannot exceed the allowable working range.
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What are the measures for cable fire prevention?(1) Use flame-retardant cables; (2) Use fireproof cable tray; (3) Use fireproof paint; (4) Fire partition walls and fire baffles are installed at cable tunnels, mezzanine exits, etc.; (5) Overhead cables should avoid oil pipelines and explosion-proof doors, otherwise local pipes or heat insulation and fire prevention measures should be taken.
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What should be paid attention to during the transportation and handling of cables?(1) During transportation, loading and unloading, cables and cable reels should not be damaged. It is strictly forbidden to push the cable reels directly from the vehicle. Generally, cables should not be transported and stored flat. (2) Before transporting or rolling the cable reel, ensure that the cable reel is firm, the cable is wound tightly, the oil pipe between the oil-filled cable and the pressure oil tank should be fixed without damage, the pressure oil tank should be firm, and the pressure indication should meet the requirements.
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What inspections should be carried out for the acceptance of cable lines?(1) The cable specifications should meet the regulations, the arrangement should be neat, no damage, and the signs should be complete, correct and clear; (2) The fixed bending radius of the cable, the related distance and the wiring of the metal sheath of the single-core power cable should meet the requirements; (3) The cable terminal and the middle head should not leak oil, and the installation should be firm. The oil pressure of the oil-filled cable and the meter setting should meet the requirements; (4) Good grounding; (5) The color of the cable terminal is correct, and the metal parts such as the bracket are completely painted; (6) There should be no debris in the cable trench, tunnel, and bridge, and the cover should be complete.
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