4 Whippet Aluminum Conductor Duplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
The 4 Whippet 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 Whippet 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
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Construction
4 Whippet 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
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Technical Specifications
4 Whippet Aluminum Conductor Duplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
4 Whippet 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 Whippet Aluminum Conductor Duplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
Raw Material Test
Raw material testing for the 4 Whippet 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 Whippet Duplex Service Drop Cable's conductor integrity, insulation durability, weather resistance.
Process inspection
During the manufacturing of the 4 Whippet 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 Whippet Duplex Service Drop Cable achieves void-free insulation, proper duplex configuration, uniform covering.
Finished Product
The finished 4 Whippet 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. Only cables passing all criteria are approved, confirming the 4 Whippet Duplex Service Drop Cable's electrical safety, mechanical strength, and weather endurance.
Application
4 Whippet 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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