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. Ideal for overhead transmission systems and primary/secondary distribution networks, this bare cable combines aluminium's superior electrical conductivity with the mechanical strength of Class A or B galvanised steel. Its balanced design, achieved through calibrated wire ratios, ensures optimal performance and corrosion resistance for demanding electrical applications.
- 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
NPC has always chosen raw material suppliers who have a good reputation, possess stable supply capabilities and have passed international quality system certifications (such as ISO 9001). And establish a long-term cooperative relationship with it, forming a stable and reliable raw material supply chain.
We will ensure that all raw materials are subject to strict inspection procedures upon entry to the factory, and can only be stored in the warehouse after they have been confirmed to meet the standards.
Process inspection
NPC has strict quality control procedures for each process in the cable production process.
Process documents: Develop detailed process flow and operation instructions to clarify the operating specifications and quality standards of each process.
Equipment calibration: Regularly calibrate key equipment such as wire drawing machines, stranding machines, extruders, and diameter gauges to ensure that the accuracy meets the requirements.
First piece confirmation: Before each batch of production, the first piece is trial-produced to confirm that the process parameters, product dimensions, electrical performance, etc. meet the standards before mass production can be carried out.
Finished Product
Inspectors conduct ex-factory inspections on cables according to relevant standards and corresponding product inspection specifications to ensure that each ex-factory product complies with the process regulations.
Application
Frequently utilized as bare cable in overhead transmission systems, and additionally functions as primary and secondary bare cable for distribution networks.
Technical Advantages
● 30+ years of manufacturing experience
● ISO and UL certified production
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