ACSR conductors are widely used for electrical power transmission over long distances since they are ideal for long overhead lines spans. They are also used as a messenger for supporting overhead electrical cables.

Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) Cable

Model   ACSR

Product Description

Application

ACSR conductors are widely used for electrical power transmission over long distances since they are ideal for long overhead lines spans. The aluminum conductor cables are also used as a messenger for supporting overhead electrical cables.

Standard

Basic design to BS 215-2 / BS EN 50182 / IEC 61089 / ASTM B 232/B 232M / DIN 48204 / JIS C 3110 standards

ACSR conductors are formed by several wires of aluminum and galvanized steel, stranded in concentric layers. The wire or wires which form the core, are made of galvanized steel and the external layer or layers, are of aluminum. Galvanized steel core consists normally of 1, 7 or 19 wires. The diameters of steel and aluminum wires can be the same, or different.

By varying the relative proportions of aluminum and steel, the required characteristics for any particular application can be reached. A higher U. T. S. Can be obtained, by increasing steel content, and a higher current carrying capacity by increasing aluminum content.