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Applications
ACSR/AW cables are used for overhead transmission and distribution lines. Also, as neutral messenger for low voltage multiplex cables.

Construction
Aluminum 1350 H-19 wires, concentrically stranded about an aluminum-clad steel core wire (AW).

Specifications
  • ASTM B-230 Aluminum Wire, 1350-H19 for Electrical Purposes
  • ASTM B-231 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded
  • ASTM B-232 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Coated Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
  • ASTM B-502 Aluminum-Clad Steel Core Wire for Aluminum Conductors, Aluminum-Clad Steel Reinforced
  • ASTM B-549 Aluminum Conductors Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Aluminum-Clad Steel Reinforced (ACSR/AW)

Specifications

Size
(AWG or kcmil)

1780

Stranding
(AL/STL)

84/19

Wire
Diameter
Aluminum
(in)

0.1456

Wire
Diameter
Steel
(in)

0.0874

Diameter
Steel
Core
(in)

0.4370

Diameter
Overall
(in)

1.602

Weight
Aluminum
(lb/1000 ft)

1685.4

Weight
Steel
(lb/1000 ft)

327.7

Weight
Net
(lb/1000 ft)

2013.1

Rated
Strength
(lbf)

49400

Resistance
DC
20ºC
(ohm/1000 ft)

0.00955

Allowable
Ampacity

1464