Covered Overhead Conductor — Tree Wire & Spacer Cable

Tree Wire & Spacer Cable
Product description

Tree wire consists of a single conductor (AAC, AAAC, or ACSR) covered with either a single layer of thermoset track-resistant covering, a two-layer thermoset covering with a track-resistant outer layer, or a three-layer thermoset covering with a track-resistant outer layer and a thermoset semi-conductive conductor shield. These designs may be used as a spacer cable with the appropriate accessories. 

Tree Wire/Spacer Cable is manufactured to ICEA S-121-733 and is available in either black or gray. All designs are rated for 90°C normal service operation, 130°C emergency overload, and 250°C short circuit in accordance with ICEA S-121-733.

 

Conductors

  • AAC – compact stranding, 1350-H19 aluminum made to ASTM B400
  • AAAC – concentric stranding, 6201-81 aluminum alloy made to ASTM B399
  • ACSR – concentric stranding, 1350-19 aluminum with GA2 steel core made to ASTM B232

 

Coverings

  • Single Layer: TR-HDXLPE – Track Resistant High-Density Cross-Linked Polyethylene
  • Two Layer: XLPE/TR-HDXLPE - Cross-Linked Polyethylene/Track Resistant High Density Cross-Linked Polyethylene.
  • Three Layer: SCS/XLPE/TR-HDXLPE - Thermoset Semiconductive Conductor Shield/Cross-Linked Polyethylene/Track Resistant High Density Cross-Linked Polyethylene.

 

Features and Benefits

A durable covering helps protect against electrical faults caused by contact.

 

Applications

For areas with overhead power lines that have a potential for contact with trees or other debris.

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