Cable Guide: Aerial bundled cable

Content
1How to Select aerial bundled cable?
2what is aerial bundled cable
3Aerial bundled cable phase identification
4Construction of aerial bundled cable
5Aerial bundled cable price list
6Type of aerial bundled cable
7Advantages and application fields of Aerial bundled cable
8Summary

  1How to select Aerial bundled cable?

First, to buy Aerial bundled cable, you must recognize the regular brand, meet the relevant standards, and choose products with quality certification (such as CCC certification) and factory certificate of conformity. Must go to the regular store or supplier agent to buy wire and cable products.

Second, the wire material is divided into copper and aluminum, aluminum wire is easy to oxidation and corrosion. The joint part is easy to catch fire, the incidence of fire is dozens of times the copper wire, so the state named the use of copper conductors in new homes. High-quality copper wire, it’s a copper core selection of high purity of positive red-purple copper, bright surface, slightly soft, poor quality core easy to oxidation, the surface dark.

In addition third, the quality of insulation, poor quality wire using insulation materials are recycled plastic, dark color, loose texture, uneven thickness, poor insulation capacity, ignition with a lighter is easy to aging or breakdown voltage. Qualified insulation material is bright, uniform thickness, ignition does not catch fire, etc.



2what is Aerial bundled cable

ABC Cable, also known as Aerial Bundled Cable, is a type of electrical cable used to distribute power at a voltage level of up to V. This cable consists of numerous insulated conductors, bundled and wrapped together tightly. The main function of Aerial bundled cable is to transfer electrical power from the substation to the end-user. The use of insulation is the main difference between ABC cables and bare conventional transmission cables. it is an essential component in the power distribution process, ensuring that electricity is delivered safely and efficiently to its intended recipients.

Aerial bundled cable can be used to replace bare conductor cables in overhead distribution lines. It is ideal for use in urban areas with congested power distribution and narrow lanes. We can provide you the best aerial bundled cable.

These cables are typically suspended overhead using electrical poles, allowing for easy access to power distribution in a wide range of settings, including residential, commercial, and industrial environments.

Features of aerial bundled cable
1 The insulation materials. The insulation materials used in Aerial bundled cables include PVC, XLPE and PE. 
2 Compact design. Compared to traditional overhead power lines, the bundled design of ABC cable achieve for more compact and efficient installation. 
3 Messenger wire.

3 Aerial bundled cable phase identification

The conductors used for all the cores are of stranded hard drawn aluminium which are compacted, and are available in sizes ranging from 25, 35, 50, 70, 95 or 150 mm2.

Aerial bundled cable is composed of several insulated conductors bundled together. The insulated conductors must be readily identifiable, and there is a special need to distinguish between the phase and neutral conductors. The phase conductors are identified by prominent longitudinal ribs on the core insulation, one, two or three ribs to distinguish between the three phases.

4 Construction of aerial bundled cable

Aerial bundled cable is made up of phase conductor and neutral conductor and insulation. The conductors are typically made of aluminum. The insulation is made of PE or XLPE and is designed to withstand voltage, temperature, and environmental conditions. The bundle of conductors is suspended from poles or towers using messengers and clamps. Aerial bundled cable also called ABC cable, the cable consist of three major components:

     1 phase conductor
          These are aluminum conductor insulated with XLPE or PE. These may be of single, two, or three phase as per the requirement of the circuit.

     2 Neutral conductor(messenger)
          Messenger of the cable is made from aluminum alloy. This is a single conductor which may or may not be insulated. All the cores of the cables are twisted around it, it bears the weight of the complete cable.

     3 Street lighting conductor
     This is an optional object depending upon the circuit requirement. Street lighting conductor of the cable consist of aluminum conductor insulated with XLPE or PE.

Supplementary Note size of aerial bundled cable
     Size are measured by square (mm2). The following are some aerial bundled cable size that reference standard NF C 33-209.
     2x16 mm2
     2x25 mm2
     4x16 mm2
     4x25 mm2
     3x25+54.6 mm2
     3x25+54.6+1x16
     ...
Here is a diagram of the structure.

5Aerial bundled cable price list

A price list for ABC Cable can vary depending on several factors such as:
     Cable Type: Different types of cables have different characteristics and are used in different applications. Examples of cable types include XLPE insulated, PVC insulated, Copper conductor, Aluminum conductor, etc.

     Number of cores: The number of conductors in the cable, usually measured in number of cores.

     Conductor size: The size of the conductor, usually measured in square millimeters (mm²).

     Approximate Diameter: The approximate diameter of the cable.

     Approximate Weight : The approximate weight of the cable per meter.

     Brand: The brand of the cable can also affect the price. Some brands may be more expensive than others.

     Quantity: The price of the cable may also vary based on the quantity purchased.

     Taxes and duties: The price of the cable may also be affected by taxes and duties.

It's difficult to provide a comprehensive price list for low voltage Aerial bundled cable as it can vary depending on the above factors and also the market condition. Prices can fluctuate over time and may change based on various factors such as demand and supply, raw material prices, etc. It's recommended to check with us (we are cable & wire manufacturer and exporter) for specific information and to ensure that the cable meets the requirements of the particular application. We will provide you the best aerial bundled cable price within 24 hours after receiving your inquiry.

6Type of Aerial bundled cable

Classified by voltage
     LV aerial bundled cable
     For example
     0.6/1 kv abc aerial bundled cable-NFC 33 209 (AL/XLPE)
     0.6/1kv abc aerial bundled cable-BS -5(AL/XLPE)
     0.6/1kv abc aerial bundled cable-GB/T (AL/XLPE)
     0.6/1kv abc aerial bundled cable-AS NZS .1(AL/XLPE)
     In American and Philippines also named service drop cable, include three types duplex service drop cable, triplex service drop cable, quadruplex service drop cable.

     MV aerial bundled cable
     For example
     6/10kv non screened abc cable(AL/XLPE/HDPE)
     8.7/15kv non screened abc cable(AL/XLPE/HDPE)
     12/20kv screened abc cable(AL/XLPE/HDPE)
     18/30kv screened abc cable(AL/XLPE/HDPE)

Classified by construction
     AB cable with insulated messenger conductor
     AB cable with insulated messenger conductor Include two types:
          Type 1, 4 wire, three phase conductor insulated and 1 messenger conductor insulated.
          Type 2, 2 wire, 1 phase conductor insulated and 1 messenger conductor insulated.
     Also have other types:
     AB cable with bare messenger conductor
     AB cable with insulated messenger conductor & with insulated street light
     AB cable with bare messenger conductor & with insulated street light

7 Advantages and application fields of Aerial bundled cable

Advantages of Aerial bundled cable
    1 More reliable than traditional overhead lines. ABC cable consist of insulated conductors that are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. The insulated conductor provides better production against electrical faults and short circuits, reducing power outages.
    2 Cost effective. The bundled design of ABC cables reduces the need for support structures, making them a cost effective alternative.
    3 Safer. The insulated conductors of ABC cables are designed to reduce the risk of electrical shock, it is a safer option for overhead power lines.
    4 Easy Installation. The compact design of ABC cables make them easier to install and maintain compared to traditional overhead power lines.

Application of Aerial bundled cable
    1 In low voltage overhead power lines 0.6/1Kv.
    2 Rural areas. Aerial bundled cable are ideal for rural electrification projects, because cable can be installed quickly and easily. They are also more reliable compare than traditional overhead power lines.
    3 Urban areas. ABC cable are becoming increasingly popular in urban areas, because they offer a better compact and efficient plan to traditional overhead power lines. They are safer and more reliable, reducing the risk of power outages and faults.
    4 Industrial application. ABC cable are commonly used in industrial application, such as mining, oil and gas, and chemical plants. 

8 Summary

Aerial bundled cable is a cable widely used in distribution overhead lines. It has the advantages of good mechanical properties, UV resistant, insulation and heat resistance, it can meet the needs of different application fields. safe and reliable.

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ZMS cable editorial comprehensively organized the cable classification and naming representation, but also made a detailed introduction to the cable classification, to help you have a better understanding of the cable purchase.

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The focus of this article has the following three modules.

1 A general introduction to the cable naming rules and classification.

2 Communication cable naming methods and combined with specific examples.

3 Commonly used communication cables and power cables in design.

What are the types of cable classifications?

The distinction between wires and cables has no strict boundaries.

Usually, products with few cores, small product diameters, and simple structures are called wires, those without insulation are called bare wires, and others are called cables.

Conductor cross-sectional area greater than 6 square millimeters) known as large wires, less than or equal to 6 square millimeters known as small wires, insulated wire is also known as cloth wire.

Cable products are mainly divided into the following categories:

Bare wire and bare conductor products

The main feature of this product is pure conductor metal, with no insulation and sheath layer, such as steel-core aluminum stranded wire, copper and aluminum convergence, electric locomotive wire, etc.

The processing technology is mainly pressure processing, such as melting, calendaring, drawing, stranding tight pressure stranding, etc. The products are mainly used in suburban, rural, customer main lines, switchgear, etc.

Power Cable

The main feature of this product is extruded (winding) insulation layer outside the conductor, such as overhead insulated cables, or several cores stranded (corresponding to the phase, zero, and ground lines of the power system).

Such as more than two cores of overhead insulated cable, or then add a sheath layer, such as plastic or rubber cable. The main process technologies are drawing, stranding, insulation extrusion (wrapping), cable formation, armoring, sheathing extrusion, etc. The different process combinations of various products are somewhat different.

The products are mainly used in the transmission of strong electrical energy in the power generation, distribution, transmission, transformation, and power supply lines, through the current (tens of amps to thousands of amps), high voltage (220V to 500kV and above).

Cables for electrical equipment

The main features of this category are: a wide range of specifications, a wide range of applications, the use of voltage in 1kV and below more, in the face of special occasions continue to derive new products.

Such as fire-resistant cables, flame retardant cables, low-smoke halogen-free cables, termite-proof, rat-proof cables, oil-resistant or cold-resistant, temperature-resistant, wear-resistant cables, medical, agricultural, mining cables, thin-walled wires, etc.

Communication cable and optical fiber

With the rapid development of the communication industry in the past two decades, the products have also had an amazing development rate.

In the past simple and telegraph cables developed into thousands of pairs of words cable, coaxial cable, optical fiber cable, data cable, and even combined communications cable.

This type of product structure size is usually small and uniform, with high manufacturing precision requirements.

Electromagnetic wire (winding wire)

Mainly used for various motors, instruments, meters, etc.

All the above six categories of cables can consult ZMS cable suppliers for purchase.

Cable naming

The complete naming of cables is usually complicated, so people sometimes use a simple name, usually the name of a category combined with the type specification, to replace the complete name.

For example, “low-voltage cable” stands for all plastic insulated power cables of 0.6/1kV class.

Naming principles

The cable product name mainly includes the following elements:

(1) Product application or size class name

(2) Product structure material or type

(3) Important features or additional features of the product

Named in the above order, sometimes to emphasize the important or additional features, the features are written in front or before the corresponding structure description.

The overall principle of product structure description is following the principle of inside to outside: conductor → insulation → inner sheath → outer sheath → armor type.

Power cable naming method

The type composition and order of power cables are as follows:

Category – conductor – insulation – inner sheath – structural characteristics – outer sheath or derivative – make manganese wine container

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Which 1-5 items and item 7 with the phonetic alphabet, polymer materials with the first letter of the English name, each item can be 1–2 letters; item 6 is 1–3 numbers.

Cable category

ZR (flame retardant), NH (fire-resistant), DDZ (low smoke and low halogen), WDZ (low smoke and halogen-free), K (control cable category), DJ (electronic computer), N (agricultural direct burial), JK (overhead cable category), B (cloth wire), TH (for hot and humid areas), FY- (termite-proof, corporate standards), etc.

Cable conductor

T (copper conductor), L (aluminum conductor), G (steel core), R (copper flexible wire).

Cable insulation

V (polyvinyl chloride), YJ (cross-linked polyethylene), Y (polyethylene), X (natural butadiene rubber mixture insulation), G (silicone rubber mixture insulation), YY (ethylene-vinyl acetate rubber mixture insulation).

Cable sheath

V (polyvinyl chloride sheath), Y (polyethylene sheath), F (neoprene mixture sheath).

Cable shielding

P (copper mesh shield), P1 (copper wire winding), P2 (copper tape shield), and P3 (aluminum-plastic composite tape shield).

With the introduction of the above symbols, is it clear to see the various cable products again.

The principle of omission in the model

Copper is the main conductor material used in cable products, so the copper core code T is omitted, except for bare wire and bare conductor products.

Bare wire and bare conductor products, power cables, and electromagnetic wire products do not indicate the major class code, electrical equipment and communication cables are not listed, but the small class or series code.

Item 7 is a variety of special occasions or additional special use requirements of the mark, in the “-” after the phonetic alphabet mark.

Sometimes to highlight the item, the item is written to the forefront.

Such as ZR- (flame retardant), NH- (fire-resistant), and WDZ- (low smoke halogen-free, enterprise standards).

How to choose the cable conductor material?

The choice of cable conductor material

The metal conductor with better conductivity is silver, followed by copper and aluminum.

Due to the high price of silver, in addition to the use of silver on special occasions and special purposes, a variety of cables commonly used conductors are copper core wire or aluminum core wire.

Copper is a good conductor of electricity, with conductive properties second only to silver.

And copper mechanical strength is high and easy to calendaring. Draw and welding, and other processing. With good physical and mechanical properties and excellent process performance.

Because of the situation that copper and aluminum resources tend to decrease, copper is about the early depletion of mineral resources on earth.

From the perspective of scientific development, aluminum instead of copper is the inevitable development trend.

In terms of cable conductors, due to the lower strength of aluminum, pulling a thin line is more difficult. The current processing of soft conductors and ultra-soft conductors is not realistic.

But the cross-sectional area of more than 4mm2 cable can be completely assured that the use of aluminum conductors, the force to promote the aluminum instead of copper.

Both to ensure the transmission function, but also to reduce input costs, in line with the strategy of sustainable development.

Copper-core cables should be used in the following situations

(1) Need to ensure reliable connection in the long-term operation of the circuit. Such as important power supply, and important operating circuits. And secondary circuits, the excitation of the motor, mobile equipment lines, and the lines of severe vibration occasions.

(2) Explosion hazard or fire hazard circuits.

(3) Serious corrosion of aluminum and minor corrosion of copper.

(4) Particularly important public buildings, command center places of the military, and important office buildings of the party and government. And subway stations.

(5) The place next to high-temperature equipment.

(6) With emergency systems and fire-fighting systems-related occasions.

(7) Fire-resistant cables.

(8) The working current is larger, they need to increase the number of cable occasions.

In addition, in high-rise buildings, large and medium-sized computer room buildings. And important public buildings. To adapt to foreign requirements of domestic and foreign-funded projects and other projects should give priority to copper core conductors.

The above is a comprehensive introduction to some of the cables. If you have any questions about the purchase of cables or cable basics, welcome to consult us, we will have the most professional cable sales representatives to solve your questions.

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