4 Eskimo Aluminum Conductor Duplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
Our 4 Eskimo Duplex Service Drop Cable provides reliable overhead secondary distribution for residential applications. Consisting of two 4 AWG aluminum conductors (one phase, one neutral, 7-strand) insulated with cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) and twisted in duplex form, it meets ASTM, ICEA, and international standards. The robust insulation resists sunlight, moisture, and mechanical damage for decades of outdoor service. Lightweight design simplifies installation with low sag and easy handling. The 4 Eskimo Duplex Service Drop Cable ensures minimal losses, high current capacity, and excellent weather performance up to 600V. Self-supporting configuration reduces pole loading. Flame-retardant options enhance safety. Commonly chosen for single-phase power delivery in subdivisions, rural homes, and temporary connections requiring safe, economical aerial bundled solutions with proven durability.
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Technical Specifications
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Construction
4 Eskimo 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
Aluminum Conductor Duplex Overhead Service Drop Cable is designed for use to supply 120-volt aerial service for temporary service at construction sites, outdoor or street lighting. For service at 600 volts or lower at a conductor temperature of 90°C maximum.
Application Type
4 Eskimo aluminium overhead cables, 4 Eskimo overhead aluminum wire, 4 Eskimo two conductor cable, 4 Eskimo 2 conductor power cable, 4 Eskimo two conductor, 4 Eskimo aluminum drop, 4 Eskimo overhead service drop conductors, 4 Eskimo overhead service conductors.
Technical Specifications
4 Eskimo Aluminum Conductor Duplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
4 Eskimo 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 Eskimo Aluminum Conductor Duplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
Raw Material Test
For the 4 Eskimo Duplex Service Drop Cable, raw material testing commences with aluminum alloy certification for conductivity and ductility. Phase/neutral conductor strands undergo resistivity, tensile, and wrap tests. Insulation polymers are analyzed for carbon black dispersion (UV stabilization), melt index, and impurity levels via microscopy. Covering compounds face elongation and cracking pre-checks. The structured process: receipt inspection, random sampling, physical/mechanical testing (yield, elongation), chemical verification using spectroscopy, accelerated UV/thermal aging simulation, and material release decision.
Process inspection
Process inspection in 4 Eskimo Duplex Service Drop Cable production involves real-time quality assurance. Conductor bunching monitors strand count and smoothness. Insulation extrusion ensures even coverage with real-time thickness gauges. Duplex twisting assembly controls lay ratio, tension balance, and symmetry. Online high-voltage spark testing detects defects. Critical steps: pre-extrusion material dryness verification, parameter stabilization, capacitance monitoring for eccentricity, intermediate sampling for adhesion, twisting tension logging, and defect removal protocols. This multi-stage control maintains the 4 Eskimo Duplex Service Drop Cable's balanced duplex structure, uniform insulation, and strong assembly.
Finished Product
Completed 4 Eskimo Duplex Service Drop Cable reels face rigorous factory tests. Mandatory routines: DC resistance, high-potential spark test, insulation thickness, and total breaking load. Mechanical evaluations include elongation, cold bend, and impact. UV and heat aging simulations assess weathering. The sequential process: reel sampling, conditioning in chambers, gradual load/voltage application, timed exposure monitoring, recovery inspection, property re-measurement, and documentation. Additional verifications cover sag-tension performance and marking permanence. Passing all confirms the 4 Eskimo Duplex Service Drop Cable's electrical reliability, mechanical endurance, weather resistance.
Application
Commonly applied for aerial duplex service drops to single-family residences, garages, and small buildings. Excellent for overhead lines in suburban developments and rural settings requiring weatherproof, self-supporting aluminum cables for safe 600V power delivery from poles to meters.
Technical Advantages
● 30+ years of manufacturing experience
● ISO and UL certified production
● Customized cable and transformer solutions
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