Quadruplex Service Drop Cable
NPC Electric Quadruplex Service Drop Cable offers efficient overhead three-phase service with neutral support. Comprising three-phase conductors (aluminum) insulated with XLPE or PE and helically twisted around a strong neutral messenger (ACSR, AAC, or covered aluminum), it meets ASTM, ICEA, and international standards. The messenger provides full self-support, allowing longer spans and reduced infrastructure costs. Premium insulation resists sunlight, moisture, and mechanical abrasion for decades of outdoor service. Lightweight and flexible, it simplifies installation with low sag. The Quadruplex Service Drop Cable ensures minimal losses, high mechanical endurance, and excellent weather performance up to 600V. Flame-retardant options enhance safety. Perfect for reliable power delivery in urban developments, commercial areas, street lighting, and temporary sites requiring safe, cost-effective aerial bundled solutions.
Construction
Technical Specifications
Quality Control
Application
Construction
Quadruplex Service Drop Cable Constrution
Conductor
Conductors are concentrically stranded, compressed 1350-H19 aluminum.
Conductors are manufactured with ridges for phase identification (one conductor one ridge, one conductor two ridges, one conductor plain.)
Conductors are manufactured with ridges for phase identification (one conductor one ridge, one conductor two ridges, one conductor plain.)
Specification
The Triplex service drop cable meets or exceeds the following ASTM specifications:
• ANSI/ICEA S-76-474, Neutran-supported power cable assemblies with weather-resistant extruded insulation rated 600V
• 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.
• ASTM B-901 Compressed Round Stranded Aluminum Conductors Using Single Input Wire.
• ANSI/ICEA S-76-474, Neutran-supported power cable assemblies with weather-resistant extruded insulation rated 600V
• 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.
• ASTM B-901 Compressed Round Stranded Aluminum Conductors Using Single Input Wire.
Insulation
Insulated with either polyethylene or crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE).
Neutral Messengers
Neutral messengers are concentrically stranded 6201, AAC, or ACSR.
Technical Specifications
Quadruplex Service Drop Cable
6201 ALLOY Neutral-messenger
AAC Neutral-messenger
ACSR Neutral-messenger
| Code Word | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Weight Per 1000ft (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacities+ | |||||||
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Size (AWG) |
Stranding |
Insul. Thick. (mils) |
Equiv. Dia. (AWG)++ |
Size (kcmil) |
Stranding |
Rated Strength (lbs.) |
XLPE | POLY | XLPE | POLY | |
| 6201 ALLOY NEUTRAL-MESSENGER | |||||||||||
| Bay | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 30.58 | 7 | 1110 | 137 | 137 | 75 | 60 |
| French Coach | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 30.58 | 7 | 1110 | 146 | 146 | 75 | 60 |
| German Coach | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 48.69 | 7 | 1760 | 205 | 205 | 100 | 80 |
| Arabian | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 48.69 | 7 | 1760 | 217 | 217 | 100 | 80 |
| Belgian | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 77.47 | 7 | 2800 | 328 | 328 | 135 | 105 |
| Shetland | 1/0 | 9 | 60 | 1/0 | 123.3 | 7 | 4460 | 519 | 519 | 180 | 140 |
| Thoroughbred | 2/0 | 11 | 60 | 2/0 | 155.4 | 7 | 5390 | 639 | 639 | 205 | 160 |
| Trotter | 3/0 | 17 | 60 | 3/0 | 195.7 | 7 | 6790 | 789 | 789 | 235 | 185 |
| Walking | 4/0 | 18 | 60 | 4/0 | 246.9 | 7 | 8560 | 977 | 977 | 275 | 210 |
| *Code words for XLP insulated products are formed by adding "/XLP" to the conventional code words above (e.g.-Bay/XLP). +Conductor temperature of 90°C for XLP, 75°C for Poly; ambient temperature of 40°C; emissivity 0.9; 2 ft./sec. wind in sun. ++Designated sizes are: ACSR 6/1 diameter equivalent and AAC with equivalent resistivity per ASTM B-399 for 6201. |
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| Code Word | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Weight Per 1000ft (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacities+ | ||||||
|
Size (AWG) |
Stranding |
Insul. Thick. (mils) |
Size (kcmil) |
Stranding |
Rated Strength (lbs.) |
XLPE | POLY | XLPE | POLY | |
| AAC NEUTRAL-MESSENGER | ||||||||||
| Clydesdale | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 881 | 198 | 198 | 100 | 80 |
| Pinto | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 881 | 211 | 211 | 100 | 80 |
| Mustang | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 1350 | 318 | 318 | 135 | 105 |
| Criollo | 1/0 | 9 | 60 | 1/0 | 7 | 1990 | 503 | 503 | 180 | 140 |
| Percheron | 2/0 | 11 | 60 | 2/0 | 7 | 2510 | 619 | 619 | 205 | 160 |
| Hanovarian | 3/0 | 17 | 60 | 3/0 | 19 | 3310 | 764 | 764 | 235 | 185 |
| Oldenburg | 4/0 | 18 | 60 | 4/0 | 19 | 4020 | 945 | 945 | 275 | 210 |
| Lippizaner | 336.4 | 19 | 80 | 336.4 | 19 | 6146 | 1519 | 1519 | 370 | 280 |
| * Code words for XLP insulated products are formed by adding "XLP" to the conventional code words above(e.g.-Chihuahua/XLP). + Conductor temperature of 90°C for XLP, 75°C for Poly; ambient temperature of 40°C; emissivity 0.9; 2 ft./sec. wind in sun. |
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| Code Word | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Weight Per 1000ft (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacities+ | ||||||
|
Size (AWG) |
Stranding |
Insul. Thick. (mils) |
Size (kcmil) |
Stranding |
Rated Strength (lbs.) |
XLPE | POLY | XLPE | POLY | |
| ACSR NEUTRAL-MESSENGER | ||||||||||
| Morochuca | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 43252 | 1190 | 145 | 145 | 75 | 60 |
| Chola | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 43252 | 1190 | 153 | 153 | 75 | 60 |
| Morgan | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 43252 | 1860 | 217 | 217 | 100 | 80 |
| Hackney | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 43252 | 1860 | 229 | 229 | 100 | 80 |
| Palomino | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 43252 | 2850 | 347 | 347 | 135 | 105 |
| Costena | 1/0 | 9 | 60 | 1/0 | 43252 | 4380 | 549 | 549 | 180 | 140 |
| Grullo | 2/0 | 11 | 60 | 2/0 | 43252 | 5310 | 677 | 677 | 205 | 160 |
| Suffolk | 3/0 | 17 | 60 | 3/0 | 43252 | 6620 | 837 | 837 | 235 | 185 |
| Appaloosa | 4/0 | 18 | 60 | 4/0 | 43252 | 8350 | 1038 | 1038 | 275 | 210 |
| Gelding | 336.4 | 19 | 80 | 4/0 | 43252 | 8350 | 1494 | 1494 | 370 | 280 |
| Bronco | 336.4 | 19 | 80 | 336.4 | 43118 | 8680 | 1568 | 1568 | 370 | 280 |
| * Code words for XLP insulated products are formed by adding "XLP" to the conventional code words above(e.g.-Chihuahua/XLP). + Conductor temperature of 90°C for XLP, 75°C for Poly; ambient temperature of 40°C; emissivity 0.9; 2 ft./sec. wind in sun. |
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Quality Control
Quadruplex Service Drop Cable
Raw Material Test
For the Quadruplex Service Drop Cable, raw material testing commences with aluminum alloy certification for conductivity and ductility. Phase conductor strands undergo resistivity, tensile, and wrap tests. Messenger material (ACSR/AAC) is checked for core strength and cladding adhesion. 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. This comprehensive evaluation secures premium inputs, providing the base for the Quadruplex Service Drop Cable's conductor reliability, messenger support strength, insulation longevity, and overall aerial bundled durability.
Process inspection
Process inspection in Quadruplex Service Drop Cable production involves continuous quality assurance. Phase conductor bunching monitors strand count and smoothness. Insulation extrusion ensures even coverage with real-time thickness gauges. Messenger preparation verifies integrity. Twisting assembly controls lay ratio, tension balance, and four-conductor symmetry. Covering extrusion (if applicable) includes online high-voltage spark testing. 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 Quadruplex Service Drop Cable's balanced four-conductor structure, uniform insulation, strong messenger integration, and compliance with ASTM/ICEA standards throughout manufacturing for dependable overhead installation.
Finished Product
Completed Quadruplex Service Drop Cable reels face rigorous factory tests. Mandatory routines: DC resistance, high-potential spark test, insulation thickness, messenger tensile strength, 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, phase identification, and marking permanence. Passing all confirms the Quadruplex Service Drop Cable's electrical reliability, mechanical endurance, weather resistance, and suitability for three-phase overhead secondary distribution in residential and commercial applications.
Application
Commonly applied for aerial three-phase service drops to multi-family dwellings, commercial facilities, small industrial sites, and temporary power supplies. Excellent for overhead lines in suburban, urban, and rural settings requiring weatherproof, self-supporting cables for safe power delivery from poles to buildings.
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