Construction & selection
Triplex service-drop cable configurations. The illustrated selection has two insulated aluminium phase conductors twisted with one bare AAC aluminium messenger, without a common sheath. Application and messenger construction require confirmation.
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Construction
Illustrated variant: XLPE insulated aluminium phases + bare AAC messenger
- Aluminium phase conductors
The aluminium conductors form the current-carrying elements of the insulated phases.
- XLPE phase insulation
XLPE provides individual electrical insulation around each aluminium phase conductor.
- Bare AAC aluminium messenger
The bare AAC aluminium messenger supports the twisted assembly alongside the insulated phase conductors.
- Twisted service-drop assembly
The selected assembly combines two insulated phase conductors with one bare AAC aluminium messenger.
The image shows two XLPE-insulated aluminium phase conductors and one bare AAC aluminium messenger. PE insulation, AAAC and ACSR alternatives are not illustrated.
Construction source: supplier overhead conductor reference catalogue, page 32.
Family reference
| Illustrated conductor | Aluminium |
|---|---|
| Illustrated configuration | XLPE-insulated aluminium phases with bare AAC messenger |
| Construction layers | 2 separately XLPE-insulated aluminium phase conductor(s); one bare stranded aluminium AAC messenger; twisted together; NO common sheath |
| Selection requirement | Confirm size, rated voltage, installation conditions and applicable standards before ordering |
Engineering data
Manufacturer catalogue reference: PDF page 32 (printed page 28).
Source p.31: 600 V or lower; 600 V marking.
PDF p.31 lists B-230, B-231, B-232, B-399, B-339 and B-498. Its ANSI/ICEA S-76-474 sentence says Duplex, not Triplex; no verified Triplex compliance claim is made.
| Code word | Messenger group | Phase size / wire count (source designation) | Insulation thickness (mm) | Nominal bare phase diameter (mm) | Nominal insulated phase diameter (mm) | Bare neutral size / wires (source designation) | Rated strength (source unit) (kg) | Nominal total weight (kg/km) | Catalogue ampacity (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halotis | AAC | 6-Solid | 1.14 | 4.115 | 6.4 | 6-7 | 255 | 152 | 78 |
| Pike | AAC | 6-7 | 0.76 | 4.67 | 6.2 | 6-7 | 255 | 143 | 78 |
| Patella | AAC | 6-7 | 1.14 | 4.67 | 7.0 | 6-7 | 255 | 159 | 78 |
| Albus | AAC | 6-7 | 1.52 | 4.67 | 7.7 | 6-7 | 255 | 198 | 78 |
| Fusus | AAC | 4-Solid | 1.14 | 5.182 | 7.5 | 4-7 | 400 | 229 | 103 |
| Oyster | AAC | 4-7 | 1.14 | 5.89 | 8.2 | 4-7 | 400 | 237 | 103 |
| Argo | AAC | 4-7 | 1.52 | 5.89 | 8.9 | 4-7 | 400 | 258 | 103 |
| Clam | AAC | 2-7 | 1.14 | 7.42 | 9.7 | 2-7 | 612 | 359 | 136 |
| Thia | AAC | 2-7 | 1.52 | 7.42 | 10.5 | 2-7 | 612 | 383 | 136 |
| Mussel | AAC | 2-7 | 1.14 | 7.42 | 9.7 | 2-7 | 612 | 359 | 136 |
| Pyrula | AAC | 1-7 | 1.52 | 8.33 | 11.4 | 1-7 | 744 | 467 | 158 |
| Hyas | AAC | 1-19 | 1.52 | 8.43 | 11.5 | 1-7 | 744 | 469 | 158 |
| Murex | AAC | 1/0-7 | 1.52 | 9.35 | 12.4 | 1/0-7 | 903 | 513 | 182 |
| Purpura | AAC | 1/0-19 | 1.52 | 9.47 | 12.5 | 1/0-7 | 903 | 515 | 182 |
| Nasa | AAC | 2/0-7 | 1.52 | 10.52 | 13.6 | 2/0-7 | 1,139 | 710 | 210 |
| Trophon | AAC | 2/0-19 | 1.52 | 10.64 | 13.7 | 2/0-7 | 1,139 | 713 | 210 |
| Quahog | AAC | 3/0-7 | 2.03 | 11.79 | 15.9 | 3/0-7 | 1,379 | 926 | 242 |
| Lone | AAC | 3/0-19 | 2.03 | 11.94 | 16.0 | 3/0-7 | 1,379 | 929 | 242 |
| Melita | AAC | 3/0-19 | 1.52 | 11.94 | 15.0 | 3/0-19 | 1,501 | 881 | 242 |
| Coquila | AAC | 4/0-7 | 1.52 | 13.26 | 16.3 | 4/0-7 | 1,737 | 1,089 | 279 |
| Tusk | AAC | 4/0-7 | 2.03 | 13.26 | 17.3 | 4/0-7 | 1,737 | 1,141 | 279 |
| Apus | AAC | 4/0-19 | 2.03 | 13.41 | 17.5 | 4/0-7 | 1,737 | 1,144 | 279 |
| Portunus | AAC | 4/0-19 | 1.52 | 13.41 | 16.5 | 4/0-19 | 1,823 | 1,091 | 279 |
| Chiton | AAC | 266.8-19 | 2.03 | 14.88 | 18.9 | 266.8-19 | 2,254 | 1,409 | 310 |
| Nannynose | AAC | Not specified | 2.03 | 16.92 | 21.0 | 336.4-19 | 2,790 | 1,749 | 330 |
- Source p.31 contains copied Duplex wording and a B-339/B-399 inconsistency. Applicable standards require manufacturer clarification.
- Rated strength retains source kg label; no kgf/kN conversion. Size designations retain their source form without inferred units.
- Ampacity is a catalogue reference only; confirm design conditions.
- The Nannynose phase designation has an unresolved source inconsistency and is withheld pending manufacturer confirmation.
- 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.
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