Construction & selection
Aluminium conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) family. Outer aluminium strands surround a steel reinforcing core. Aluminium/steel construction ratios, mechanical strength and dimensions are configuration-specific.
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Construction
Illustrated variant: ACSR aluminium over steel reinforcement
- Steel reinforcing core
The central steel core reinforces the aluminium conductor strands laid around it.
- Aluminium conductor strands
Aluminium conductor strands form the conducting layers around the central steel reinforcing core.
Construction source: supplier overhead conductor reference catalogue, page 15.
Family reference
| Illustrated conductor | Aluminium with steel reinforcement |
|---|---|
| Illustrated configuration | ACSR aluminium strands with steel central reinforcement |
| Construction layers | central steel reinforcement; concentric outer aluminium strands |
| Selection requirement | Confirm size, rated voltage, installation conditions and applicable standards before ordering |
Engineering data
Manufacturer catalogue reference: PDF page 15 (printed page 11).
BS 215 (Part 2)-1970 (catalogue statement)
| Code word | Nominal aluminium area (mm²) | Aluminium stranding (No./mm) | Steel stranding (No./mm) | Total sectional area (mm²) | Approx. overall diameter (mm) | Maximum DC resistance at 20°C (Ω/km) | Approx. conductor weight (kg/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOPHER | 25 | 6/2.36 | 1/2.36 | 30.62 | 7.08 | 1.093 | 106 |
| WEASEL | 30 | 6/2.59 | 1/2.59 | 36.88 | 7.77 | 0.9077 | 128 |
| FERRET | 40 | 6/3.00 | 1/3.00 | 49.48 | 9.00 | 0.6766 | 172 |
| RABBIT | 50 | 6/3.35 | 1/3.35 | 61.7 | 10.05 | 0.5426 | 214 |
| HORSE | 70 | 12/2.79 | 7/2.79 | 116.2 | 13.95 | 0.3936 | 538 |
| DOG | 100 | 6/4.72 | 7/1.57 | 118.5 | 14.15 | 0.2733 | 394 |
| WOLF | 150 | 30/2.59 | 7/2.59 | 194.9 | 18.13 | 0.1828 | 726 |
| DINGO | 150 | 18/3.35 | 1/3.35 | 167.5 | 16.75 | 0.1815 | 506 |
| LYNX | 175 | 30/2.79 | 7/2.79 | 226.2 | 19.53 | 0.1576 | 842 |
| CARACAL | 175 | 18/3.61 | 1/3.61 | 194.5 | 18.03 | 0.1563 | 587 |
| PANTHER | 200 | 30/3.00 | 7/3.00 | 261.5 | 21.00 | 0.1363 | 974 |
| JAGUAR | 200 | 18/3.86 | 1/3.86 | 222.3 | 19.30 | 0.1367 | 671 |
| ZEBRA | 400 | 54/3.18 | 7/3.18 | 484.5 | 28.62 | 0.0674 | 1621 |
- The source breaking-load unit is incorrectly printed as “Metre±10%”. Breaking-load values are withheld pending a corrected manufacturer unit; no conversion to kN has been assumed.
- Values are transcribed from the supplied manufacturer catalogue, not independently certified test results. Final construction, applicable standard edition and project suitability require technical review.
Project-specific confirmation
Confirm the required conductor material, core arrangement, voltage designation, installation conditions, size and applicable standards with your enquiry. Reference tables on this page give data for the stated construction; confirm the selected current datasheet before ordering.
Illustrations are not engineering drawings or factory photographs. Final specifications and approved drawings will be confirmed with our official quotation. No certification or current manufacturer availability is implied by this family overview.