Overview
| Model NO. | ABC Cable | Application | Rural & Urban PowerGrids,Temporary Power Supplies,Forest & Mountainous Areas,overhead distribution systems |
| Voltage | Low Voltage | Conductor | Aluminum(AAC) |
| Insulation Material | XLPE | Jacket | None |
| Material Shape | Round | Temperature |
-40°C~90°C
|
| Certification | ISO, CCC, CE, RoHS, VDE | Conductor Type | Class2 |
| Brand | ZhongYI | Voltage Type | 0.6/1 kV |
| Company Name | ZHONGYI Cable Co., Ltd | CORE | Multi-core |
| Transport Package | Plastic Packaging and Cardboard Boxes | Specification | 16-240mm² |
| Origin | HEBEI China | Color | black |
ABC Cable Core Technical Specifications & Data Sheet
| Nominal cross-sectional area (mm²) | Number of Cores | Conductor structure (No./single wire diameter mm) | Nominal insulation thickness (mm) | Approx. Bundled Diameter (mm) | Max DC resistance of phase conductor at 20 ℃ (Ω/km) | Approx. weight kg/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 4 Cores | 7 / 1.70 (Class 2 Al) | 1.2 | ~ 18.0 | 1.910 | 235 |
| 25 | 4 Cores | 7 / 2.13 (Class 2 Al) | 1.2 | ~ 22.0 | 1.200 | 340 |
| 35 | 4 Cores | 7 / 2.52 (Class 2 Al) | 1.2 | ~ 24.5 | 0.868 | 455 |
| 50 | 4 Cores | 7 / 2.97 (Class 2 Al) | 1.5 | ~ 29.0 | 0.641 | 615 |
| 70 | 4 Cores | 19 / 2.14 (Class 2 Al) | 1.5 | ~ 33.5 | 0.443 | 850 |
| 95 | 4 Cores | 19 / 2.52 (Class 2 Al) | 1.7 | ~ 38.5 | 0.320 | 1160 |
Features
Different types of ABC Cable Comparison Table
| Model / Term | Standard System Origin | Mechanical Support & Messenger Structure | Insulation Material & Shape | Primary Global Market Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Cable (Generic) | International Standard (IEC 60502-1 / BS 7870) | Available as **Self-Supporting** (4 equal cores twisted) or with an insulated aluminum alloy messenger. | XLPE or HDPE. Circular stranded bundled layout. | The most universally searched and accepted term worldwide for overhead distribution lines. |
| NF C 33-209 | French French Standard (HN 33-S-248) | Features a dedicated **insulated neutral messenger** made of high-strength Al-Mg-Si alloy (Almelec) to bear all tension. | Strictly Weather-Resistant XLPE. Bundled with optional public lighting cores. | Highly popular in France, French-speaking African nations, and several North African utility tenders. |
| Service Drop | American Standard (ASTM B231/B232 / ICEA) | Supported by a **bare neutral messenger** which can be AAC, AAAC, or ACSR (steel reinforced). | XLPE or LDPE. Insulated phase conductors wrapped around the bare neutral. | Dominant in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and markets like the Philippines. |
| AAAC Messenger ABC | British Standard / Australian System (AS/NZS 3560) | Utilizes a **bare or insulated AAAC** (All Aluminum Alloy Conductor) line as the central structural support backbone. | Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) with high carbon black content for heavy UV protection. | Frequently specified in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and other Commonwealth countries. |
Weather & UV Resistant: Insulated with cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) or high-density PE, ensuring long-term resistance to intense sunlight, ozone, and rain.
High Operational Safety: Insulated cores prevent accidental short circuits caused by tree branches, high winds, or wildlife touching the overhead lines.
Anti-Theft Design: The bundled and insulated multi-core structure significantly reduces illegal power tapping compared to bare overhead conductors.
Cost-Effective Installation: Lightweight aluminum conductors require fewer pole supports and accessories, slashing overall line construction budgets.
Application
Rural & Urban Power Grids: The primary choice for low-voltage overhead power distribution networks in remote rural areas and tight urban streets.
Temporary Power Supplies: Ideal for overhead power extensions to temporary construction sites, exhibition grounds, or emergency power grids.
Forest & Mountainous Areas: Safely running through wooded or high-wind mountain zones without the risk of sparking wildfires or line faults.
Upgrade from Bare Lines: Used for retrofitting old bare copper/aluminum overhead distribution systems into modern, insulated eco-friendly lines.
Certification
Factory
FAQ
1. What are the key engineering benefits of Aerial Bundled Cables (ABC) over conventional bare overhead lines?
Enhanced Grid Safety & Operational Reliability:
Compared to traditional bare wire overhead networks, our insulated ABC cables drastically improve utility grid reliability. The weather-resistant insulation layers completely prevent momentary short circuits and arc flashes triggered by wind-blown tree branches, wildlife interaction, and aggressive tropical storms. Furthermore, the tightly bundled multi-core structure makes illegal power tapping or wire theft extremely difficult, securing revenue protection for urban and rural low-voltage distribution systems.
2. How do the technical standards of your ABC cable family align with varying global utility specifications?
Comprehensive Multi-Standard Engineering Compliance:
We manufacture Aerial Bundled Aluminum Cables in strict compliance with diverse regional B2B grid frameworks: the generic ABC line adheres to IEC 60502-1 and BS 7870 parameters; the specialized NF C 33-209 configuration incorporates an insulated neutral messenger made of high-strength Al-Mg-Si alloy (Almelec) tailored for French-speaking African nations; while our Service Drop options strictly follow American ASTM B231/B232 and ICEA metrics utilizing a bare neutral messenger for North and Central American utility layouts.
3. What type of polymer compounding is utilized to ensure long-term environmental endurance for overhead lines?
UV-Stabilized & High-Thermal XLPE Insulation:
Overhead bundled conductors operate under direct, brutal exposure to atmospheric elements. To secure a long-term service life exceeding 30 years, our ABC cables are insulated with premium, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) deeply embedded with optimal carbon black content. This specialized engineering formulation provides maximum UV stabilization, exceptional ozone defense, and superb thermal limits supporting a continuous conductor temperature of 90°C and short-circuit spikes up to 250°C without cracking.
4. How does the Class 2 Compact Stranded Aluminum conductor optimize overhead construction budgets?
Mechanical Weight & Pole Load Reduction:
Our ABC cable cores utilize premium electrical-grade (EC-Grade) Class 2 compact stranded aluminum conductors. By substituting copper for lightweight, high-purity aluminum, the overall dead-weight of the bundled cluster is reduced by up to 50%. This structural lightness significantly decreases the mechanical mechanical load placed on utility poles, allowing project contractors to design extra-long line spans with fewer support structures, heavily cutting down overall civil installation budgets.
5. What wholesale packaging standards and project logistics support does ZHONGYI CABLE guarantee?
Heavy-Duty Project Logistics & Secure Reel Transit:
To preserve the uniform helical twist and prevent surface scuffing of the phase cores during long-distance maritime shipping, our ABC wires are tightly coiled on heavy-duty wooden drums or reinforced steel-wooden reels. We spanning multi-core clusters from 16 mm² up to 240 mm², precisely calibrating custom segment lengths per drum to match your path-by-path sag-tension blueprints. All orders are backed by official Type Test Reports and Routine Factory Test Certificates to clear destination ports smoothly.
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