ACSR/AS (AW) Wire

Product Description

Concentric-lay-stranded conductors made from round Aluminum 1350-H19 with an aluminum-clad steel core, either AW2 (normal strength) or AW3 (high strength).

Application

Primarily used as the phase conductor for overhead transmission and distribution. It is preferred over conventional ACSR because of its higher corrosion resistance, lighter weight, longer service life, and reduced power loss. The corrosion resistant aluminum-cladding of the steel core makes this product preferred in coastal environments or areas that are prone to pollution.

Specifications

ASTM B502 – Round, single end, Aluminum-clad Steel core wire used in the manufacture of AS/AC (AWAC) and ACSR/AS (AW) cables. Two tensile strengths available, AW2 (Normal Strength) and AW3 (High Strength); ASTM B230 – This specification covers aluminum 1350-H19 (extra hard) round wire for electrical purposes; ASTM B549 – This specification covers concentric-lay-stranded conductors made from round aluminum 1350-H19 (extra hard) aluminum wires and round aluminum-clad steel core wires for use as overhead electrical conductors.

AS/AC (AWAC) Wire

Product Description

Concentric-lay stranded conductors made from round 1350-H19 Aluminum wires and round Aluminum-clad Steel core wires.

Application

AS/AC (AWAC) conductors are used as phase conductors to increase span length or clearances, neutral messengers for spacer cables, ground or shield wires, and as self-supporting cables.

Specifications

ASTM B502 – Round, single end, Aluminum-clad Steel core wire used in the manufacture of AS/AC (AWAC) and ACSR/AS (AW) cables. Two tensile strengths available, AW2 (Normal Strength) and AW3 (High Strength); ASTM B230 – This specification covers aluminum 1350-H19 (extra hard) round wire for electrical purposes; ASTM B549 – This specification covers concentric-lay-stranded conductors made from round aluminum 1350-H19 (extra hard) aluminum wires and round aluminum-clad steel core wires for use as overhead electrical conductors.

AS Solid Wire (Single Wire)

Product Description

Individual Aluminum-clad Steel wires for AS/AC (AWAC) and ACSR/AS (AW) cables.

Application

Aluminum-clad Steel core wire for use in AS/AC (AWAC) and ACSR/AS (AW).

Specifications

ASTM B502 – Round, single end, Aluminum-clad Steel core wire used in the manufacture of AS/AC (AWAC) and ACSR/AS (AW) cables. Two tensile strengths available, AW2 (Normal Strength) and AW3 (High Strength).

Type “MG Strands”
for Guy & Messenger Wire

Product Description

Concentric-lay strand made up of Aluminum-clad Steel wires.

Application

Guy wire is used to add stability to utility poles. Messenger wire runs parallel to overhead cables and act as support for the cable especially in harsh conditions.

Specifications

ASTM B416 – Bare concentric-lay-stranded conductors made from bare, hard-drawn, round, Aluminum-clad Steel wires for general use of electrical purposes.

Stranded Overhead Shield Wire
(Ground Wire)

Product Description

Concentric-lay-stranded conductors made of Aluminum-clad Steel wires.

Application

Commonly used for overhead shield wire in high corrosion areas such as industrial, seashore, and desert environments. Overhead shield wire provides lightning protection and distributed grounding important for safe operation of power lines. OPGW, of which has aluminum-clad steel as a component, is also used for overhead shield wire.

Specifications

ASTM B416 – Bare concentric-lay-stranded conductors made from bare, hard-drawn, round, Aluminum-clad Steel wires for general use of electrical purposes.

Single Wire for Overhead Shield
Wire (Ground Wire)

Product Description

Individual Aluminum-clad Steel wires for overhead shield wire.

Application

Commonly used for overhead shield wire in high corrosion areas such as industrial, seashore, and desert environments. Also used in formed wire applications such as dead-ends.

Specifications

ASTM B415 – Bare, hard-drawn, round, Aluminum-clad Steel wire composed of a steel core with a substantially uniform continuous aluminum covering thoroughly bonded to it.

Conzinal (CONEX Zinc Aluminum)
95% Zinc/5% Aluminum Plus Mischmetal

Product Description

Concentric-lay stranded conductors made of 95% Zinc/5% Aluminum plus Mischmetal coated steel wires.

Application

Commonly used for overhead ground/shield wire, guys and messengers, and for steel core in ACSR conductors.

Specifications

ASTM A925 – This specification covers High-Strength, Extra High-Strength, and Utilities grades of concentric lay steel wire strand specifically intended for use as overhead ground/shield wires for transmission lines. ASTM A855/A855M – This specification covers the five grades of class A, 95% Zinc/5% Aluminum plus Michmetal (Zn-5 Al-MM) coated steel wire strand. The five grades are Utilities, Common, Siemens-Martin, High-Strength, and Extra High-Strength and are suitable for use as guy and messenger wires. ASTM B802/ B802M, B803/B803M, B958/B958M – These specifications cover the round, 95% Zinc/5% Aluminum plus Mischmetal alloy coated steel core wire used for the reinforcement of Aluminum and Aluminum-alloy conductors, steel reinforced.

Class A Galvanized Steel Strand

Product Description

Concentric-lay stranded conductors made of Zinc-coated Steel wires.

Application

Commonly used for overhead ground/shield wire, guys and messengers, and for steel core in ACSR conductors.

Specifications

ASTM A363 – This specification covers concentric lay stranded steel wire composed of three or seven wires with a Class A coating specifically intended for use as overhead ground/shield wires for transmission lines. ASTM A475 – This specification covers the five grades of class A zinc-coated steel wire strand, Utilities, Common, Siemens-Martin, High-Strength, and Extra High-Strength, suitable for use as guy and messenger wires. ASTM B498 – This specification covers round, class A zinc-coated, steel core wire used for the reinforcement of ACSR conductors.