Covered Line Wire

Aluminum alloy 1350-H19, 6201, or ACSR conductors, concentrically stranded, covered with polyethylene or crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE). The covering provides circuit protection against momentary contact with other conductors or trees. Because the covering carries no voltage rating, the conductors must be installed on insulators adequate for the intended service voltage. The user should consider the dielectric compatibility of the covering, insulator and conductor/insulator tie.

Conductors are available in the following constructions:

Aluminum conductor, steel reinforced (ACSR), concentric-lay stranded
Aluminum alloy 1350-H19 hard-drawn, concentric-lay stranded
Medium hard-drawn copper, solid or concentric-lay-stranded

Covering Material:

The standard covering on the conductor is black linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). Alternatively, a covering of black low-density crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) with a 90°C temperature rating is available upon request.

FEATURES:

The product is used primarily for, but not limited to, overhead secondary distribution lines. Installed on insulators, otherwise treated as a bare conductor.
Ease of erection and stringing.
Practically no tree-trimming required.
Less maintenance.
Relative immunity to short circuits caused by external forces (wind, fallen branches), unless they abrade the insulation.

SPECIFICATION:
Our covered line wire meets or exceeds the following ASTM specifications:

B-230 Aluminum Wire, 1350-H19 for Electrical Purposes.
B-231 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded.
B-232 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Coated Steel Reinforced (ACSR).
B-399 Concentric-Lay-Stranded 6201-T81 Aluminum Alloy Conductors.

Commonly Ordered Models: