Aaac Forrado General Cable

Utility
Overhead Conductors
Weatherproof Overhead Line Wire

Single Conductor LLDPE or XLPE Covered Line Wire to ICEA S-70-547 and/or CEA WCWG-06
Product Construction:
Complete Cable:
COVERED ACSR ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL REINFORCED, COMPACT-LAY-STRANDED

CODE WORD (1)
CONDUCTOR SIZE
AWG OR mm2
kcmil
CONDUCTOR
DIAMETER
mm
THICKNESS
OF COVERING
mm (2)
OVERALL
DIAMETER
inches
mm
OVERALL WEIGHT
kg/km
lb/kft
RATED
STRENGTH (3)
lb
kN
RESISTANCE (4)
/1000FT
DC@20C AC@75C AC@90C
AMPS
PE(5) XLPE(6)
Weatherproof Line Wire consists of single conductor covered with either polyethylene or
cross-linked polyethylene. Conductors may be
compact or concentric strand of ACSR, ASC or
AASC or solid, compact or concentric strand
copper. Weatherproof Line Wire meets the
requirements of CEA WCWG 06, and the ANSI /
ICEA S-70-547 specification, as applicable.
GUM
13.3
4.62
0.76
0.24
6.2
66
45
1055
4.7
0.658
0.822
0.856
95
110
Conductors:
TEAK
21.1
5.79
0.76
0.29
7.4
101
68
1650
7.3
0.413
0.527
0.548
125
145
EBONY
33.6
7.34
1.14
0.38
9.7
165
111
2510
11.2
0.260
0.339
0.353
165
195
LIANA
42.4
8.26
1.14
0.42
10.6
204
137
3130
13.9
0.206
0.272
0.284
190
220
Different conductor types are available. Solid or

stranded MHD or Annealed copper; compact or
concentric HD Aluminum, Aluminum Alloy, or
ACSR are all options that are available.
The conductors meet the requirements of CSA
C49.1, C49.2, C49.4, ASTM B8, B231, B232, B400,
or B496 as applicable. For aluminum and ACSR
conductors, the direction of lay of the outer layer
of the strand is right-hand. For copper conductors, the direction of lay of the outer layer of the
strand is left-hand.
Cable constructions manufactured to the CEA
WCWG 06 specification are made using concentric stranded conductors. Cable constructions
manufactured to the ANSI / ICEA S-70-547 specification can be either concentric, or compact.
For products manufactured with aluminum conductors, the product is available with conductor
corrosion resistant inhibitor treatment.
For copper conductors 4/0 AWG and smaller,
they are manufactured using medium hard
drawn copper. For copper conductors larger
than 4/0 AWG they are typically manufactured
using annealed copper strand wires. Medium
hard drawn copper designs are available.
BAMBOO
1/0
53.5
9.25
1.52
0.49
12.4
265
178
3860
17.2
0.163
0.220
0.228
215
255
CORYPHA
2/0
67.4
10.41
1.52
0.53
13.4
327
219
4815
21.4
0.130
0.177
0.185
250
290
MAHOGANY
3/0
85.0
11.68
1.52
0.58
14.8
403
272
5915
26.3
0.103
0.144
0.150
285
330
EUCALYPTUS
4/0
107
13.11
1.52
0.64
16.2
499
336
7580
33.7
0.082
0.119
0.123
320
375
COVERED ACSR ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED

CODE WORD (1)
CONDUCTOR SIZE
CONDUCTOR
AWG/
mm2 STRAND DIAMETER
kcmil
mm
COVERING
THICKNESS
mm (2)
OVERALL
DIAMETER
inches
mm
OVERALL WEIGHT
kg/km lb/kft
RATED
STRENGTH (3)
lb
kN
RESISTANCE (4)
/1000FT
AMPS
PE(5) XLPE(6)
WALNUT
13.3
6/1
5.03
0.76
0.26
6.6
70.8
48
1055
4.7
0.658
0.821
0.835
100
115
BUTTERNUT
21.1
6/1
6.35
0.76
0.31
8.0
107.1
72
1650
7.3
0.413
0.526
0.546
130
150
PIGNUT*
33.6
6/1
8.03
1.14
0.41
10.4
176.6
119
2510 11.2
0.260
0.338
0.352
170
200
CHESTNUT
42.4
6/1
9.02
1.14
0.45
11.4
218
147
3130 13.9
0.206
0.272
0.283
195
225
ALMOND*
1/0
53.5
6/1
10.11
1.52
0.52
13.2
282
191
3860 17.2
0.163
0.219
0.228
220
260
PECAN*
2/0
67.4
6/1
11.35
1.52
0.57
14.5
347
235
4815 21.4
0.130
0.177
0.184
255
295
FILBERT*
3/0
85.0
6/1
12.75
1.52
0.63
15.9
431
290
5915 26.3
0.103
0.143
0.149
290
340
BUCKEYE*
4/0
107
6/1
14.30
1.52
0.69
17.4
531
359
7580 33.7
0.082
0.116
0.121
330
390
Hackberry
266.8
135
18/1
15.5
1.52
0.73
18.6
543
365
6390 28.4
0.065
01079
0.083
410
480
Mockernut
336.0
170
18/1
17.4
1.52
0.73
19.6
605
407
8055 35.8
0.051
0.063
0.066
470
550
477.0
242
18/1
20.7
2.03
0.98
24.8
908
610
11970 49.2
0.036
0.044
0.046
585
685
(1) Codeword modified with the suffix "/MD" denotes product manufactured with Medium Density PE; "/XLP" denotes product manufactured
with XLPE insulation.
(2) Thickness of covering to ICEA S-70-547 (which is equivalent to the CEA WCWG-06 specification).
(3) Rated strength is based on CSA C49.1 calculation method and include the ICEA S-70-547 0.9 derating factor.
(4) Based on conductivity of 61.2% (average lot) IACS @20C for aluminum and 8% IACS @20C for steel core. AC resistance for single layer
conductors includes the effects of core magnetization. To convert to ohm/km multiply value x 3.281.
(5) Based on conductor temp. of 75C, 32C ambient, 0.6 m/sec (2 ft/sec) crosswind, 0.6 coefficient of emissivity, full sun. (as per CSA C22.3 Part 1).
(6) XLPE coverings are not recommended for use with ACSR, Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy conductors when used for line wire applications
where sag and tension requirements must be maintained. Operation of the conductor at temperatures in excess of 93C will lead to loss in
tensile strength of the aluminum strand components. The loss in strength will decrease the rated strength of the conductor and increase
conductor sag distance. The indicated ampacity value is based on conductor temp. of 90C, 32C ambient, 0.6 m/sec (2 ft/sec) crosswind, 0.6
coefficient of emissivity, full sun (as per CSA C22.3 Part 1).
* Designates a construction and conductor size which is included in the CEA WCWG-06 specification when built with "/MD" or "/ XLP" covering.
Covering:
The standard product is built using black, weather resistant, Linear Low Density Polyethylene
(LLDPE). Alternate materials such as black,
weather resistant Medium Density Polyethylene
(MDPE); black, weather resistant cross-linked
polyethylene (XLPE); or black, weather resistant
high density cross-linked polyethylene (HDXLPE)
coverings are also available.
As per the CEA WCWG-06 specification, constructions are required to be manufactured
using either MDPE or XLPE covering material.
XLPE coverings are not recommended for use
with ACSR, Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy conductors when used for line wire applications
where sag and tension requirements must be
maintained. Operation of the conductor at temperatures in excess of 93C will lead to loss in
tensile strength of the aluminum strand components. The loss in strength will decrease the
rated strength of the conductor and increase
conductor sag distance.
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Covering (continued):
When specifying a product it is best to always
add a suffix code identifier to designate the covering material. Add the letters "MD" for medium
density PE, "XLP" to designated XLPE, and
"HDXLP" for high density cross-linked polyethylene. The default condition, without an identifier,
typically assumes the LLDPE covering is to be
used.
Features and Benefits:

The covering provides mechanical protection to
the conductor and is resistant to weathering and
chemicals. If the conductors accidentally come
into contact due to high winds, falling tree limbs,
or other disturbances, the covering resists short
circuits and the tendency for conductors to weld
together.
Applications:
Weatherproof Line Wire is used for overhead
transmission and distribution lines. Covered Line
Wire is not an electrically insulated cable.
Therefore, it should be installed on insulators,
and users should treat line wire as bare conductor for personal safety.
COVERED ASC ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED

CODE WORD (1)
CONDUCTOR SIZE
CONDUCTOR
AWG/
mm2 STRAND DIAMETER
kcmil
mm
COVERING
THICKNESS
mm (2)
OVERALL
DIAMETER
inches
mm
OVERALL WEIGHT
kg/km lb/kft
RATED
STRENGTH (3)
lb
kN
RESISTANCE (4)
/1000FT
AMPS
PE(5) XLPE(6)
Plum
13.3
4.67
0.76
0.25
6.2
53
35
505
2.2
0.659
0.672
0.805
100
Apricot
21.1
5.89
0.76
0.30
7.4
81
54
825
3.7
0.414
0.422
0.506
130
115
150
Peach
33.6
7.42
1.14
0.39
9.7
131
88
1265
5.6
0.260
0.266
0.318
170
200
Nectarine
42.4
8.33
1.14
0.42
10.6
161
108
1535
6.8
0.206
0.211
0.253
200
230
Quince *
1/0
53.5
9.35
1.52
0.49
12.4
210
141
1865
8.3
0.164
0.167
0.200
230
265
Orange
2/0
67.4
10.52
1.52
0.54
13.4
256
172
2350 10.4
0.130
0.132
0.159
265
305
Fig *
3/0
85.0
11.78
1.52
0.59
14.8
315
211
2844 12.6
0.103
0.105
0.126
305
355
Olive
4/0
107
13.26
1.52
0.65
16.2
389
261
3590 16.0
0.082
0.083
0.100
350
410
Mulberry *
266.8
135
19
15.04
1.52
0.72
18.3
470
316
4475 19.9
0.065
0.066
0.079
405
475
Anona *
336.4
170
19
16.92
1.52
0.79
20.0
580
390
4805 21.4
0.052
0.053
0.063
470
550
Huckelberry*
477
242
37
20.19
2.03
0.96
24.4
840
564
8090 36.0
0.036
0.037
0.042
575
675
COVERED ASC ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, COMPACT-LAY-STRANDED

CODE WORD (1)
CONDUCTOR SIZE
CONDUCTOR
AWG/
mm2 STRAND DIAMETER
kcmil
mm
COVERING
THICKNESS
mm (2)
OVERALL
DIAMETER
inches
mm
OVERALL WEIGHT
kg/km lb/kft
RATED
STRENGTH (3)
lb
kN
RESISTANCE (4)
/1000FT
AMPS
PE(5) XLPE(6)
Bay
13.3
4.29
0.76
0.23
5.8
49
33
505
2.2
0.659
0.672
0.805
95
110
Hop
21.1
5.41
0.76
0.28
7.1
73
49
790
3.5
0.414
0.422
0.506
125
145
Sloe
33.6
6.81
1.14
0.36
9.1
120
81
1250
5.4
0.260
0.266
0.318
170
195
Alder
42.4
7.59
1.14
0.39
9.9
147
99
1480
6.6
0.206
0.211
0.253
195
225
Aspen
1/0
53.5
8.53
1.52
0.46
11.7
194
130
1790
8.0
0.164
0.167
0.200
225
260
Thorn
2/0
67.4
9.55
1.52
0.50
12.7
237
159
2260 10.0
0.130
0.132
0.159
255
300
Barwood
3/0
85.0
10.74
1.52
0.55
14.0
290
195
2765 12.2
0.103
0.105
0.126
295
345
Dogwood
4/0
107
12.06
1.52
0.60
15.2
359
241
3480 15.5
0.082
0.083
0.100
340
400
Oakwood
4/0
107
19
12.06
1.52
0.66
15.2
359
241
3890 17.3
0.082
0.083
0.100
340
400
Corkwood
266.8
135
19
13.64
1.52
0.66
16.8
442
297
4475 19.9
0.065
0.066
0.079
395
460
Ironwood
336.4
170
19
15.31
1.52
0.72
18.3
548
368
5535 24.6
0.051
0.053
0.063
455
535
Buttonwood
477
242
19
18.31
2.03
0.89
22.5
792
532
7525 33.5
0.036
0.037
0.044
565
660
(3) Rated strength is based on CSA C49.1 calculation method for the concentric table and based on ASTM B400 for the compact table.
The values include the ICEA S-70-547 0.9 derating factor.
(4) Based on conductivity of 61.2% (average lot) IACS @20C for aluminum. To convert to ohm/km multiply value x 3.281.
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Overhead Conductors

COVERED AASC OR AAAC ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
CODE WORD (1)
CONDUCTOR SIZE
CONDUCTOR
AWG/
mm2 STRAND DIAMETER
kcmil
mm
COVERING
THICKNESS
mm (2)
OVERALL
DIAMETER
inches
mm
OVERALL WEIGHT
kg/km lb/kft
RATED
STRENGTH (3)
lb
kN
RESISTANCE (4)
/1000FT
AMPS
PE(5) XLPE(6)
Maple
15.49
5.0
0.76
0.26
6.6
42
28
999
4.4
0.659
0.670
0.785
100
115
Hornbeam**
24.67
6.4
0.76
0.31
7.9
62
41
1585
7.0
0.414
0.421
0.493
130
155
Linden
38.71
8.0
1.14
0.41
10.4
103
69
2375 10.6
0.260
0.265
0.310
175
205
CEA 2 A2 LW*
38.71
8.0
1.14
0.41
10.3
102
69
2375 10.6
0.264
0.268
0.314
175
200
Corktree
49.47
9.0
1.14
0.45
11.3
125
84
3180 14.1
0.210
0.213
0.249
200
235
Oilnut
1/0
62.25
10.1
1.52
0.52
13.2
168
113
3850 17.1
0.163
0.166
0.195
235
270
CEA 1/0 A2 LW* 1/0
61.61
10.0
1.52
0.52
13.2
167
112
3780 16.8
0.166
0.269
0.197
235
265
Waterash
78.74
11.4
1.52
0.57
14.5
204
137
4850 21.6
0.130
0.132
0.154
270
310
2/0
CEA 2/0 A2 LW*
2/0
77.61
11.3
1.52
0.57
14.4
202
136
4760 21.2
0.132
0.134
0.157
265
310
Shellbark
3/0
99.16
12.8
1.52
0.62
15.9
247
166
6110 27.2
0.103
0.105
0.123
310
360
CEA 3/0 A2 LW*
3/0
97.87
12.6
1.52
0.62
15.8
246
1165
6005 26.7
0.104
0.106
0.124
305
360
Planetree
4/0
125.1
14.3
1.52
0.69
17.4
302
203
7705 34.3
0.082
0.083
0.097
355
415
CEA 4/0 A2 LW*
4/0
123.4
14.2
1.52
0.68
17.4
300
201
7570 33.7
0.083
0.084
0.099
355
415
* Designates a construction and conductor size which is included in the CEA WCWG-06 specification when built with "/MD" or "/ XLP"
covering.
** note- The code name Hornbeam is an accepted name for the 6201 covered line wire in the USA. In Canada, the same code name is used
for 300 kcmil compact stranded, all aluminum stranded conductor (ASC), PE covered line wire.
note - The AWG size indicated represents a size with equivalent electrical resistance of the same gauge size of a 1350 all aluminum
conductor (as per ICEA S-70-547). The mm2 size is the actual cross-sectional area of the 6201 T81 conductor. The grade of aluminum alloy
utilized by General Cable also meets the requirements of 6201 T81 alloy material. To convert mm2 to kcmil, multiply value x 1974.
note - The AWG size indicated represents a size with equivalent electrical resistance of the same gauge size ACSR conductor (as per CEA
WCWG-06). The mm2 size is the actual cross-sectional area of the 6101 T81 conductor. The grade of aluminum alloy utilized by General
Cable also meets the requirements of 6202 T81 alloy material. To convert mm2 to kcmil, multiply value x 1974.
(3) Rated strength is based on CSA C49.1 calculation method and include the ICEA S-70-547 0.9 derating factor.
(4) Based on conductivity of 52.5% (average lot) IACS @20C for the aluminum alloy material. To convert to ohm/km multiply value x 3.281.
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COVERED COPPER CONDUCTOR, SOLID OR CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
CODE
WORD (1)
CONDUCTOR SIZE
AWG/
mm2
kcmil
STRAND
CONDUCTOR
DIAMETER
mm
COVERING
THICKNESS
mm (2)
OVERALL
DIAMETER
inches
mm
OVERALL WEIGHT
kg/km lb/kft
RATED
STRENGTH (3)
lb
kN
RESISTANCE (4)
/1000FT
AMPS
PE(5) XLPE(6)
MEDIUM HARD DRAWN COPPER

*
13.3
4.1
0.76
0.22
5.7
129
87
920
4.1
0.404
0.418
0.548
120
140
21.1
5.9
0.76
0.29
7.5
210
140
1500
6.7
0.259
0.268
0.351
165
190
33.6
7.4
1.14
0.38
9.8
335
225
2360 10.5
0.163
0.168
0.221
215
250
42.4
8.3
1.14
0.42
10.7
420
280
2955 13.1
0.129
0.134
0.175
250
290
1/0
53.5
9.4
1.52
0.49
12.5
540
360
3705 16.5
0.102
0.106
0.139
285
335
2/0
67.4
19
10.5
1.52
0.54
13.6
670
450
4610 20.6
0.082
0.084
0.110
330
385
3/0
85.0
19
11.9
1.52
0.59
15.1
835
560
5810 25.8
0.064
0.067
0.088
380
445
4/0
107
19
13.4
1.52
0.65
16.5
1045
700
7280 32.4
0.051
0.053
0.069
440
515
350
compressed
177
37
16.9
1.52
0.79
20.1
1700
1140
5940 26.4
0.030
0.032
0.041
605
710
500
compressed
253
37
20.0
2.03
0.96
24.5
2455
1650
8475 37.7
0.021
0.022
0.029
745
875
500
compact
253
36
18.8
2.03
0.91
23.0
2425
1630
8475 37.7
0.021
0.022
0.029
735
860
SOFT DRAWN COPPER
(1) Codeword modified with the suffix "/MD" denotes product manufactured with Medium Density PE; "/XLP" denotes product manufactured with
XLPE insulation.
(3) Rated strength is based on ASTM B8 calculation method and includes the ICEA S-70-547 0.9 derating factor. For annealed copper, based on a
minimum tensile strength of 24,000 psi.
(4) Based on conductivity of 100% (average lot) IACS @20C for copper. To convert to ohm/km multiply value x 3.281.
(5) Based on conductor temp. of 75C, 32C ambient, 0.6 m/sec (2 ft/sec) crosswind, 0.6 coefficient of emissivity, full sun (as per CSA C22.3 Part 1).
(6) Based on conductor temp. of 90C, 32C ambient, 0.6 m/sec (2 ft/sec) crosswind, 0.6 coefficient of emissivity, full sun (as per CSA C22.3 Part 1).
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Weatherproof Overhead Line Wire

COVERED ACSR ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL REINFORCED, COMPACT-LAY-STRANDED

Different conductor types are available. Solid or

COVERED ACSR ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED

Weatherproof Overhead Line Wire

Features and Benefits:

COVERED ASC ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED

COVERED ASC ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, COMPACT-LAY-STRANDED

Weatherproof Overhead Line Wire

CEA 1/0 A2 LW* 1/0

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CEA 3/0 A2 LW*

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Weatherproof Overhead Line Wire

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