Pigeon ACSR Conductor Cable
The ACSR Pigeon is an Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) featuring a durable galvanised steel core encased in concentrically stranded hard-drawn 1350-H19 aluminium wire layers, compliant with ASTM B232 standards. Compliant with ASTM B230, B232, and ICEA standards, this cable offers a breaking load of approximately 6,650 lbs and a current rating up to 340 amps in overhead applications. The aluminum 1350-H19 provides excellent corrosion resistance and low electrical resistance, while the steel enhances sag control over long spans. Suitable for voltages up to 230kV in distribution lines, the Pigeon ACSR Conductor Cable minimizes line losses and withstands harsh weather, including wind and ice loading. Its cost-effective design makes it popular for utility upgrades and rural electrification, ensuring reliable power delivery with minimal maintenance in overhead transmission and distribution systems worldwide.
- International Designation Pigeon
Construction
Technical Specifications
Quality Control
Application
Construction
Pigeon ACSR Conductor Cable Construction
Standard
Product ASTM B232
The use of aluminum in electrical conductors is common due to its superior electrical properties. Nonetheless, aluminum conductors in transmission and distribution systems typically need additional mechanical reinforcement, which is often supplied by galvanized steel wires in ACSR cables.
The use of aluminum in electrical conductors is common due to its superior electrical properties. Nonetheless, aluminum conductors in transmission and distribution systems typically need additional mechanical reinforcement, which is often supplied by galvanized steel wires in ACSR cables.
Construction
A concentrically stranded conductor, ACSR features hard-drawn 1350-H19 aluminum wire layers wrapped around a galvanized steel core—either single-wire or stranded, sized accordingly. Its steel component uses Class A or B galvanization for corrosion resistance. Designed to meet transmission and distribution lines’ electrical and mechanical strength requirements, ACSR offers a balanced configuration through calibrated aluminum and galvanized steel wire ratios.
Applications
Frequently utilized as bare cable in overhead transmission systems, and additionally functions as primary and secondary bare cable for distribution networks.
Conditions for Ampacity Calculation
Conductor temperature = 75 °C;
Room temperature = 25 °C
Room temperature = 25 °C
Technical Specifications
Pigeon ACSR Conductor Cable
Pigeon ACSR Conductor Cable
| Construction characteristics | |
| Type of cable | Pigeon |
| Type of conductor | Circular, stranded |
| Conductor material | aluminum / Steel Core |
| Conductor flexibility | Class A |
| Conductor shape | Circular non compacted |
| Dimensional characteristics | |
| Conductor cross-section (AWG/KCMIL) | 3/0 |
| Aluminium cross-section | 85.12 mm² |
| Number of aluminium wires | 6 |
| Diameter of aluminium wires | 4.25 mm |
| Number of steel wires | 1 |
| Diameter of steel wires | 4.25 mm |
| Conductor diameter | 12.75 mm |
| Average geometric radius | 0.00489 m |
| Aluminium content | 234.7 kg/km |
| Steel content | 110.4 kg/km |
| Approximate weight | 345.1 kg/km |
| Conductor cross-section | 24.71 mm² |
| Maximum outer diameter | - mm |
| Nominal outer diameter | 12.75 mm |
| Number of cores | 1 |
| Number of round wires | - |
| Electrical characteristics | |
| Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C | 0.337 Ohm/km |
| Max. electric resistance AC 60Hz 75°C | 0.474 Ohm/km |
| Inductive reactance | 0.4012 Ohm/km |
| Capacitive reactance | 0.2414 MOhm.km |
| Ampacity | 320.0 A |
| Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um) | - |
| Mechanical characteristics | |
| Rated breaking load (Class A) | 3000 kgf |
| Rated breaking load (Class B) | 2904 kgf |
| Hardness type | 1350-H19 |
| Usage characteristics | |
| Length | 1690 m |
| Reel net weight | 580 kg |
| Packaging | Reel 100/60 |
| Fire resistant | - |
| Flame retardant | - |
Quality Control
Pigeon ACSR Conductor Cable
Raw Material Test
Raw material testing for the Pigeon ACSR Conductor Cable ensures compliance with ASTM B230 and B232 standards. Aluminum wires (1350-H19) are inspected for purity (>99.5%), conductivity (>61.5% IACS), and elongation (>1.5%) using spectrometry and tensile machines. Steel core wires (Class A galvanized) undergo zinc coating mass (min 200g/m²), tensile strength (1300-1450 MPa), and ductility checks via wrap and torsion tests. Samples are subjected to corrosion simulation in salt spray chambers and impurity analysis via microscopy. The structured process: incoming batch verification, random sampling, physical/mechanical testing (diameter, weight per length), chemical composition confirmation, accelerated aging trials at 150°C, and material release decision.
Process inspection
Process inspection in Pigeon ACSR Conductor Cable manufacturing maintains precision per ASTM B232. Aluminum drawing ensures wire diameter tolerance (±0.025mm) and surface smoothness with micrometers. Steel core galvanizing controls zinc thickness (80-100µm) and adhesion via stripping tests. Stranding line monitors 6/1 lay ratio (aluminum around steel), compactness, and tension balance using optical sensors. Real-time checks for ovality and strand continuity occur at multiple points. Final lubrication and spooling verify coil integrity. Key steps: pre-stranding material dryness confirmation, parameter logging (speed, tension), intermediate sampling for microscopy, defect rejection (breaks/cracks), and post-stranding dimensional verification. This multi-point oversight ensures the Pigeon ACSR Conductor Cable achieves uniform stranding, optimal steel-aluminum bonding, and corrosion protection.
Finished Product
The finished Pigeon ACSR Conductor Cable undergoes comprehensive testing to ASTM B232 standards. Routine tests include overall diameter (12.75mm), weight per length (383 kg/km), and DC resistance (0.338 Ω/km at 20°C). Mechanical tests cover ultimate tensile strength (29.5 kN) and elongation using universal machines. Electrical withstand and partial discharge checks confirm insulation absence integrity. The process steps: reel sampling, preparation with grips, gradual load application to break point, timed hold for creep, post-test fracture analysis, and documentation. Additional verifications include zinc coating uniformity, lay length (300-400mm), and weather simulation (UV/ice loading).
Application
Pigeon ACSR Conductor Cable is ideal for overhead transmission and distribution lines in utility networks, rural electrification, and industrial power grids. Commonly used for spans up to 300m in moderate wind/ice areas, connecting substations to transformers for efficient 69-138kV service.
Technical Advantages
● 30+ years of manufacturing experience
● ISO and UL certified production
● Customized cable and transformer solutions
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