COVERED AL LINE WIRE WEATHERPROOF
Applications
Covered Line Wire is used primarily for overhead secondary distribution lines. It is not an electrically insulated conductor and is treated as bare conductor when installed.
Construction
Conductors are aluminum alloy 1350-H19, 6201-181, or ACSR conductors, concentrically stranded and covered for weather proofing with polyethylene(PE), high density polyethylene (HDPE) or crosslinked polyethylene(XLPE).
Standards
ASTM B-230 – Aluminum 1350-H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes.
ASTM B-231 – Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR).
ASTM B-1248 – Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials.
ASTM C-8.35 – Specifications for Weather-Resistant Polyethylene-Covered Wire and Cable.
ICEAS-61-402
NEMA PUB NO. WC 5-1973 – Standards Publication Thermoplastic insulated Wire and Cable for the
Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy.
Notes
The code words as given apply to conventional polyethylene line wire.
For 6201 aluminum conductors diameter equivalent to ACSR construction or 1350 aluminum equivalent.
Ampacity ratings based on 75 ºC conductor temperature, 25 ºC ambient temperature elevation – sea level.
Emissivity 0.91 coefficient of absorption 0.95. Thermal resistivity of covering -3ºC-Cm2/Watt CM. Wind speed 2ft/sec in sun.
To determine correct ampacity by conductor size, please consult the National Electric Code, latestedition.
Covered Line Wire AAC Aluminum Conductor
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Item #
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Size AWG or MCM
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Strand
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Outside Diameter
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Rated Breaking Strength
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Weight Per MFT XLP
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Weight Per MFT Poly
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Ampacity XLP
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Apple |
6 |
Solid |
.222 Inches |
445 Lbs |
33.0 Lbs |
32.0 Lbs |
105 Amps |
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Pear |
4 |
Solid |
.264 Inches |
675 Lbs |
48.5 Lbs |
47.3 Lbs |
135 Amps |
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Apricot |
4 |
7/w |
.285 Inches |
790 Lbs |
51.5 Lbs |
50.8 Lbs |
140 Amps |
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Peach |
2 |
7/w |
.373 Inches |
1220 Lbs |
87.1 Lbs |
84.0 Lbs |
180 Amps |
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Quince |
1/0 |
7/w |
.477 Inches |
1790 Lbs |
140.7 Lbs |
135.6 Lbs |
240 Amps |
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Orange |
2/0 |
7/w |
.522 Inches |
2260 Lbs |
171.9 Lbs |
166.2 Lbs |
280 Amps |
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Fig |
3/0 |
7/w |
.570 Inches |
2740 Lbs |
210.5 Lbs |
204.0 Lbs |
320 Amps |
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Olive |
4/0 |
7/w |
.626 Inches |
3450 Lbs |
258.7 Lbs |
251.4 Lbs |
370 Amps |
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Pomegranate |
4/0 |
19/w |
.632 Inches |
3620 Lbs |
254.8 Lbs |
247.9 Lbs |
370 Amps |
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Mulberry |
266.8 |
19/w |
.692 Inches |
4470 Lbs |
313.5 Lbs |
305.8 Lbs |
430 Amps |
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Anona |
336.4 |
19/w |
.766 Inches |
5535 Lbs |
387.6 Lbs |
378.8 Lbs |
495 Amps |
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Molles |
397.5 |
19/w |
.852 Inches |
6400 Lbs |
469.2 Lbs |
457.4 Lbs |
545 Amps |
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Huckleberry |
477.0 |
37/w |
.921 Inches |
7820 Lbs |
550.0 Lbs |
537.5 Lbs |
610 Amps |
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Paw Paw |
556.5 |
37/w |
.982 Inches |
8950 Lbs |
633.0 Lbs |
619.4 Lbs |
670 Amps |
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Breadfruit |
636.0 |
61/w |
1.080 Inches |
10510 Lbs |
742.6 Lbs |
724.7 Lbs |
720 Amps |
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Persimmon |
795.0 |
61/w |
1.187 Inches |
12900 Lbs |
910.0 Lbs |
890.0 Lbs |
825 Amps |
Covered Line Wire ACSR Aluminum Conductor
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Item #
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Size AWG or MCM
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Strand
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Outside Diameter
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Rated Breaking Strength
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Weight Per MFT XLP
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Weight Per MFT Poly
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Ampacity XLP
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Walnut |
6 |
6/1 |
.258 Inches |
1131 Lbs |
49 Lbs |
47 Lbs |
105 Amps |
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Butternut |
4 |
6/1 |
.303 Inches |
1170 Lbs |
71.8 Lbs |
70.0 Lbs |
135 Amps |
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Hickory |
4 |
7/1 |
.309 Inches |
2240 Lbs |
81.6 Lbs |
79.8 Lbs |
135 Amps |
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Pignut |
2 |
6/1 |
.397 Inches |
2710 Lbs |
118.1 Lbs |
114.8 Lbs |
180 Amps |
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Beech |
2 |
7/1 |
.405 Inches |
3460 Lbs |
134.1 Lbs |
130.7 Lbs |
180 Amps |
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Chestnut |
1 |
6/1 |
.434 Inches |
3370 Lbs |
145.5 Lbs |
141.8 Lbs |
210 Amps |
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Almond |
1/0 |
6/1 |
.506 Inches |
4160 Lbs |
190.4 Lbs |
184.9 Lbs |
235 Amps |
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Pecan |
2/0 |
6/1 |
.554 Inches |
5040 Lbs |
234.2 Lbs |
227.9 Lbs |
270 Amps |
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Filbert |
3/0 |
6/1 |
.607 Inches |
6290 Lbs |
288.5 Lbs |
281.4 Lbs |
305 Amps |
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Buckeye |
4/0 |
6/1 |
.666 Inches |
7930 Lbs |
356.5 Lbs |
348.5 Lbs |
345 Amps |
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Hackberry |
266.8 |
18/1 |
.711 Inches |
6540 Lbs |
354.8 Lbs |
346.8 Lbs |
435 Amps |
Covered Line Wire Alloy 6201-T81 Aluminum Conductor
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Item #
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Size AWG or MCM
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Strand
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Outside Diameter
|
Rated Breaking Strength
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Weight Per MFT XLP
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Weight Per MFT Poly
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Ampacity XLP
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Hornbeam |
4 |
7/w |
.310 Inches |
1480 Lbs |
62.1 Lbs |
60.1 Lbs |
145 Amps |
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Linden |
2 |
7/w |
.406 Inches |
2520 Lbs |
96.1 Lbs |
93.3 Lbs |
190 Amps |
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Oilnut |
1/0 |
7/w |
.518 Inches |
4010 Lbs |
166.1 Lbs |
160.0 Lbs |
250 Amps |
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Waterash |
2/0 |
7/w |
.567 Inches |
4850 Lbs |
203.3 Lbs |
196.4 Lbs |
290 Amps |
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Shellbark |
3/0 |
7/w |
.622 Inches |
6110 Lbs |
249.4 Lbs |
241.4 Lbs |
335 Amps |
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Planetree |
4/0 |
7/w |
.683 Inches |
7700 Lbs |
307.3 Lbs |
298.1 Lbs |
385 Amps |
