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Electric Utility

Overhead Conductors

TransPowr® Bare Overhead Conductors


for Transmission and Distribution
General Cable manufactures an extensive line of bare aluminum
overhead products for both distribution and transmission applications.
General Cable’s TransPowr® bare overhead products are manufactured
and tested in accordance with the latest applicable CSA and ASTM
specifications.
General Cable’s bare overhead conductors are available as A1 aluminum stranded conductors (ASC), A2 aluminum alloy stranded conductors (AASC),
aluminum conductor steel-reinforced (ACSR or A1S1A), and aluminum conductor steel-supported (ACSS). A1 or ASC consists of 1350-H19 aluminum, is
lightweight and corrosion-resistant and is commonly used in overhead line installations where higher strength or temperature ratings are not required.
A2 or AASC consists of high-strength 6101 T81 aluminum alloy and is commonly used for overhead line installations adjacent to ocean coastlines where
there can be a problem of corrosion in the steel of an ACSR construction. ACSR or A1S1A combines the light weight and good conductivity of 1350-H19
aluminum with the high tensile strength and ruggedness of steel. ACSR provides higher tension, less sag and longer span lengths than A1 (ASC) and A2
(AASC) overhead conductors. Standard ACSR designs are manufactured with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel (S1A).
With more than 35 years of experience, General Cable applies the same “tried and true” process pioneered by Reynolds to offer TransPowr® ACSS
conductors. With its unique ability to operate at higher temperatures and withstand harsh environmental factors, TransPowr® ACSS allows utilities to
modernize and optimize the nation’s electrical grid with minimal capital investment. TransPowr® ACSS offers better performance over ACSR when it
operates at high temperatures without detriment to its mechanical properties and with significantly less sag, allowing for much higher ampacity ratings.
Standard ACSS designs are manufactured with 1350-O aluminum and regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy coated steel (/MA2).
With several steel core options such as mischmetal, aluminum-clad steel and galvanized steel, TransPowr® ACSS is easily customized to meet specific
applications and performance levels. TransPowr® ACSS is an affordable, long-lasting conductor with improved performance and reliability, made from
aluminum and steel components that have been used in transmission lines for more than a hundred years. With thousands of miles installed throughout
North America, ACSS is a proven, trustworthy overhead conductor technology and remains the most accepted solution for high-temperature
performance.
See the following page for a complete list and description of the numerous options that are available for TransPowr® overhead products. For ACSR
(A1S1A) and ACSS concentric round or trapezoidal conductors, a myriad of aluminum and steel stranding combinations are available. In addition, a
variety of steel strengths and types of coatings or claddings is available. Trapezoidal AAC, ACSR and ACSS conductor designs are listed in separate
catalog sections. Compact aluminum and ACSR stranded conductor information are also listed.
While General Cable manufactures a complete range of bare overhead products, only the most popular designs are described in the following section.
Details of other conductor sizes and designs are available upon request.
General Cable provides technical assistance and advice on any challenges associated with conductor design, installation or application. Engineering
services are available for specification review, specification development and conductor application inquiries. For more information, contact your General
Cable sales representative or e-mail infoca@generalcable.com.

Current Standards and Specifications:


C49.2 Compact Aluminum Conductors Steel Reinforced (ACSR) CAN/CSA C60104: Aluminum-Magnesium-Silicon Alloy Wire for
C49.3 Aluminum Alloy 1350 Round Wire, For Electrical Purposes Overhead Line Conductors
C49.5 Compact Round Concentric Lay Aluminum Stranded Conductors CAN/CSA C61089: Round Wire Concentric Lay Overhead Electric
C49.8 Bare Overhead Aluminum Conductors for Distribution Applications Stranded Conductors
• Replaced CEA WCWG 03 • Replaced C49.1
G12 Zinc Coated Steel Wire Strand • Replaced C49.4
CAN/CSA C60888: Zinc-Coated Steel Wires for Stranded Conductors CAN/CSA C61232: Aluminum-Clad Steel Wires for Electrical Purposes
• Replaced C49.6 C68.9 Covered Overhead Distribution Line Wire
CAN/CSA C60889: Hard-Drawn Aluminum Wire for Overhead Conductors • Replaced CEA WCWG 06
• Replaced C49.7

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• Non-Specular (NS) – Overhead aluminum electrical conductors, when installed, Bare Overhead Conductor
typically have a shiny surface appearance. This “reflective” or “specular” surface
can make a transmission line more noticeable in appearance against the background A1 (ASC) 51-58
landscape. A factory treatment process of the outer surface of the aluminum wires
Compact (Smooth Body) ASC 59-62
can render the surface finish into a dull, non-specular matte gray finish. This non-
reflective or “de-glared” surface finish allows the conductor to become less visible AAC/TW 63-68
when observed from a distance and enables the transmission line to blend in with
the skyline or landscape background. The “NS” surface finish option is available for A2 (AASC) 69-72
all types of bare overhead conductors that have aluminum outer strand wires.
ACSR 73-90
• High-Conductivity Aluminum (HC) – The normal 1350 hard-drawn aluminum
material used for an ACSR-type conductor has a minimum lot average conductivity Compact (Smooth Body) ACSR 91-94
value of 61.2% IACS (International Association Copper Standard). By carefully
ACSR/TW 95-102
selecting the feed stock of the raw materials and manufacturing process used
to refine the aluminum and convert it into rolled rod, a purer grade of 1350 ACSS 103-112
aluminum can be manufactured. When this is done, the aluminum minimum
lot average conductivity value is increased to 62.2%. The use of the higher ACSS/TW 113-120
conductivity metal means the overall electrical resistance of the conductor is
ACSR/SD 121-126
lowered. Lowering the electrical resistance means there are lower line losses
incurred in the transmission line. Weatherproof Overhead Line Wire
• “Mischmetal” Alloy-Coated Steel – Inside an ACSR and ACSS conductor, there Weatherproof Overhead Line Wire 127-130
is the stranded steel core. To provide corrosion protection for the steel, traditionally
zinc has been used to coat (galvanize) the steel. In recent years, a zinc alloy Aluminum Tie Wire
material has also been used. This material, a 95% zinc/5% aluminum alloy, is
available as an optional steel wire coating material. The alloy, known as zinc-5% Aluminum Tie Wire 131
aluminum “mischmetal” alloy, demonstrates improved corrosion resistance and
high temperature exposure compatibility as compared to regular zinc. For ACSS
conductors, “mischmetal” alloy-coated steel is recommended for applications
where the conductor will see exposure to temperatures in excess of 200°C.
• Ultra-High-Strength Steel – In response to industry needs, there are new high-
strength carbon steel materials now available for ACSR and ACSS conductors.
The higher strength steel overcomes some of the previous transmission line design
limitations encountered with available conductor selection options. The availability
of these new steel materials boosts the conductor rated strength and can enable
enhanced sag and tension calculation results. General Cable identifies the new
ultra-high-strength steel as GA5 (for zinc-coated steel) and MA5 (for the zinc-5%
aluminum “mischmetal” alloy-coated steel) strength grade designations. General
Cable participated in the creation of two new ASTM standards to introduce these new
steel types (ASTM B957 for GA5 steel and ASTM B958 for MA5 steel).

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• Aluminum-Clad Steel (20SA [AW]) – In Canada, the 20SA (ASTM “AW”) identifier is used for aluminum-clad steel. Elsewhere in
the world, other designations are used. Aluminum-clad steel is chosen for coastal locations or applications where there are severe
corrosion concerns for the steel core and a zinc or “mischmetal” coated steel will not last. Aluminum-clad steel also offers the
advantage of having a higher conductivity than conventional galvanized steel wires. The higher conductivity will reduce the line loss
parameters of the transmission line, saving energy and reducing the day-to-day operating cost. In an ACSS conductor, aluminum-clad
steel can allow the conductor to be operated up to 250°C. Aluminum-clad steel core wires are manufactured in accordance with
CAN/CSA C61232.
• Compact (Smooth Body) Conductors – General Cable can supply compact AAC (to CSA 49.5) and compact ACSR (to CSA 49.2)
“smooth body” type conductor products for distribution conductor sizes. Compact conductors reduce the overall diameter of the
conductor, thus lowering the resultant wind and ice loads on the conductor. In heavy ice load locations, the compact conductor option
may be an interesting design option to explore. Contact your General Cable sales representative for additional information.
• Trapezoidal (TW) Conductors – For overhead transmission conductor applications, General Cable supplies TW compact-style
conductors. The aluminum wires in a “round wire” stranded conductor leave approximately 25% of an air gap between .the aluminum
strands. Compacting the aluminum strands into the trapezoidal (TW) shape allows you to significantly reduce this .empty air space and
fill it with aluminum. By “compacting” the metal space, it allows you to build a conductor that either a) has t.he same cross-sectional
area of aluminum and a reduced overall conductor diameter or b) has the same overall conductor diameter as before, but now
squeezes in more aluminum cross-sectional area. Reducing the overall diameter of the conductor provides the .advantage of lowering
the resultant ice and wind loading on the conductor. Maintaining the same diameter by increasing the aluminum metal content means
you lower the power loss in the conductor for day-to-day operations, as well as having a higher overall conductor ampacity rating.
With TW conductors, the growing trend is to utilize the same diameter/increased aluminum cross-sectional area option.
• Aluminum Alloy Steel Reinforced Conductors (A2/SxA) – General Cable is capable of building ACSR conductors where
the A1 (1350 H19) aluminum wires are replaced with the higher strength A2 (6101 T81) or A4 (6101 T83) aluminum alloy
material. These type of super high strength conductors are used in river crossings or for long span applications where the traditional
ACSR conductor will not work. Contact General Cable to find out more details about these customized conductor constructions and
see how they might be of benefit to you and your line design application.

TransPowr ® bare overhead conductors can be designed to meet special applications and requirements. For designs not found in these
catalog pages, contact your General Cable sales representative.

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All-Aluminum 1350 Conductor Concentric-Lay-Stranded

Product Construction: Complete Conductor (cont’d.): Applications:


Class AA strandings are used for bare overhead Stranded bare A1 or ASC 1350 all-aluminum
Complete Conductor:
lines. The direction of lay of the outer layer is right- conductors are used for overhead line installations
Bare all-aluminum 1350 (A1 or ASC) are hand and is normally reversed in successive layers. where design parameters do not require the higher
concentric-lay-stranded conductors consisting The temper is full hard drawn (H19). strength or temperature ratings provided by ACSR,
of one or more layers of wire wrapped helically
Class A strandings are used primarily for overhead ACSS or other type of bare conductor.
around a straight round central wire. Each
conductors which are to be covered with weather-
successive layer has six wires more than the
layer immediately beneath. Greater flexibility is resistant materials. Greater flexibility is provided Options:
than Class AA. The outer layer is right-hand, and • Compact aluminum strands (CSA C49.5)
provided by increasing the number of strands
the temper is generally H19. Successive layers are
for a specific cross-sectional area. A1 or ASC • Trapezoidal-shaped aluminum strands (/TW)
normally reverse lay.
conductors are manufactured in accordance with • High-Conductivity aluminum (/HC) (62.2% IACS)
the requirements of the latest applicable issue of
• Non-Specular surface finish (/NS)
CAN/CSA C61089. Features and Benefits:
A1 or ASC (Aluminum Stranded Conductor) Optimum economy is provided since the lighter For more information, contact your General
conductors are CSA reference terms. The Canadian weight means lower unit length costs, easier Cable sales representative or e-mail
constructions are similar in design (strand handling in installation and less complex fittings. infoca@generalcable.com.
component size and configuration) to the ASTM All-aluminum conductors have an inherent high
B231 specifications. Differences lie in the methods corrosion resistance due to their homogeneous
used to calculate the rated strength and dc construction.
resistance values.
The commonly used strandings are 7, 19, 37,
61 and 91. The sizes and strandings listed on
the following pages are common examples used
in overhead lines. Metric (mm2) sizes are also
available.

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All-Aluminum 1350 Conductor Concentric-Lay-Stranded


A1 (ASC), ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)

CROSS-
CONDUCTOR SIZE O.D. APPROX. WEIGHT RATED STRENGTH STANDARD PACKAGES (1)
STRANDING SECTIONAL
CODE AWG OR NO. X DIA. AREA WT LENGTH
WORD kcmil mm2 INCHES CLASS SQ. INCHES INCHES mm LB/kFT kg/km LB kN REEL DESIG. kg M
Peachbell 6 13.3 7x0.0612 A 0.0206 0.184 4.67 24.40 36.31 580 2.58 RW 48.24 635 17345
NR 36.22 318 8673
COIL 91 2478
Rose 4 21.1 7x0.0772 A 0.0328 0.232 5.88 38.90 57.89 930 4.14 RW 48.24 633 10884
NR 36.22 318 5442
COIL 91 1554
Iris 2 33.6 7x0.0974 A, AA 0.0522 0.292 7.42 61.80 91.97 1400 6.23 RW 48.24 635 6849
NR 36.22 318 3424
COIL 91 978
Pansy 1 42.4 7x0.1093 A, AA 0.0657 0.328 8.33 77.90 115.9 1670 7.43 RW 48.24 635 5434
NR 36.22 318 2717
COIL 91 777
Poppy 1/0 53.5 7x0.1228 A, AA 0.0829 0.368 9.36 98.30 146.3 2040 9.07 RW 48.24 633 4307
NR 36.22 318 2153
COIL 91 616
Aster 2/0 67.4 7x0.1379 A, AA 0.1045 0.414 10.5 123.9 184.4 2580 11.5 RW 48.24 635 3417
NR 36.22 318 1708
Phlox 3/0 85.0 7x0.1548 A, AA 0.1317 0.464 11.8 156.2 232.5 3150 14.0 RW 48.24 635 2710
NR 36.22 318 1355
Oxlip 4/0 107.2 7x0.1739 A, AA 0.1663 0.522 13.2 197.0 293.2 3980 17.7 RW 48.24 635 2149
NR 36.22 318 1074
Daisy 266.8 135.2 7x0.1953 AA 0.2095 0.586 14.9 248.0 369.1 5010 22.3 RW 48.24 635 1704
NR 36.22 318 852
Laurel 266.8 135.2 19x0.1185 A 0.2095 0.592 15.0 250.0 372.1 5170 23.0 RM 68.38 1721 4624
RW 66.36 1721 4624
RW 50.32 860 2312
RW 48.24 574 1541
Peony 300.0 152.0 19x0.1257 A 0.2358 0.628 16.0 281.0 418.2 5810 25.8 RM 68.38 1721 4115
RW 60.32 1032 2469
Tulip 336.4 170.5 19x0.1331 A 0.2644 0.665 16.9 315.0 468.8 6520 29.0 RM 68.38 1721 3667
RW 66.36 1721 3667
RW 50.32 862 1833
RW 48.24 574 1222
Daffodil 350.0 177.3 19x0.1357 A 0.2748 0.679 17.2 327.0 486.6 6780 30.2 RM 68.38 1719 3523
RW 66.36 1719 3523
RW 50.32 860 1762
RW 48.24 574 1175
Canna 397.5 201.4 19x0.1447 A, AA 0.3120 0.723 18.4 372.0 553.6 7690 34.2 RM 68.38 1719 3103
RW 66.36 1719 3103
RW 50.32 860 1551
RW 48.24 574 1035
Cosmos 477.0 241.7 19x0.1584 AA 0.3747 0.792 20.1 446.0 663.7 8970 39.9 RM 68.38 1721 2588
RW 66.36 1721 2588
RW 50.32 860 1294
RW 48.24 574 863
(1) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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All-Aluminum 1350 Conductor Concentric-Lay-Stranded


A1 (ASC), ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
RESISTANCE (2)
CROSS- GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
CONDUCTOR SIZE O.D. OHMS/1000 FT
STRANDING SECTIONAL MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR NO. X DIA. AREA DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD kcmil mm2 INCHES CLASS SQ. INCHES INCHES mm @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (3) FT (4) (4) 1000 FT (4)
Peachbell 6 13.3 7x0.0612 A 0.0206 0.184 4.67 0.656 0.670 0.802 95 0.0056 0.1194 0.7632

Rose 4 21.1 7x0.0772 A 0.0328 0.232 5.88 0.413 0.421 0.504 125 0.0070 0.1140 0.7269

Iris 2 33.6 7x0.0974 A, AA 0.0522 0.292 7.42 0.260 0.265 0.317 170 0.0088 0.1087 0.6906

Pansy 1 42.4 7x0.1093 A, AA 0.0657 0.328 8.33 0.206 0.210 0.251 195 0.0099 0.1060 0.6724

Poppy 1/0 53.5 7x0.1228 A, AA 0.0829 0.368 9.36 0.163 0.166 0.199 225 0.0111 0.1034 0.6542

Aster 2/0 67.4 7x0.1379 A, AA 0.1045 0.414 10.5 0.129 0.132 0.158 265 0.0125 0.1007 0.6361

Phlox 3/0 85.0 7x0.1548 A, AA 0.1317 0.464 11.8 0.103 0.105 0.125 305 0.0140 0.0980 0.6179

Oxlip 4/0 107.2 7x0.1739 A, AA 0.1663 0.522 13.2 0.0814 0.0832 0.0996 350 0.0158 0.0954 0.5998

Daisy 266.8 135.2 7x0.1953 AA 0.2095 0.586 14.9 0.0646 0.0660 0.0790 405 0.0177 0.0927 0.5816

Laurel 266.8 135.2 19x0.1185 A 0.2095 0.592 15.0 0.0649 0.0663 0.0794 405 0.0187 0.0914 0.5798

Peony 300.0 152.0 19x0.1257 A 0.2358 0.628 16.0 0.0577 0.0590 0.0706 435 0.0198 0.0901 0.5706

Tulip 336.4 170.5 19x0.1331 A 0.2644 0.665 16.9 0.0514 0.0527 0.0630 470 0.0210 0.0888 0.5616

Daffodil 350.0 177.3 19x0.1357 A 0.2748 0.679 17.2 0.0495 0.0507 0.0606 480 0.0214 0.0883 0.5585

Canna 397.5 201.4 19x0.1447 A, AA 0.3120 0.723 18.4 0.0435 0.0447 0.0534 520 0.0228 0.0869 0.5486

Cosmos 477.0 241.7 19x0.1584 AA 0.3747 0.792 20.1 0.0363 0.0373 0.0446 585 0.0250 0.0848 0.5343

(2) Based on a conductivity of 61.0% IACS at 20˚C. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(3) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 32˚C ambient temperature, 1.98 ft/sec (0.6 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 95.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(4) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by
0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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All-Aluminum 1350 Conductor Concentric-Lay-Stranded


A1 (ASC), ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)

CROSS-
CONDUCTOR SIZE O.D. APPROX. WEIGHT RATED STRENGTH STANDARD PACKAGES (1)
STRANDING SECTIONAL
CODE AWG OR NO. X DIA. AREA WT LENGTH
WORD kcmil mm2 INCHES CLASS SQ. INCHES INCHES mm LB/kFT kg/km LB kN REEL DESIG. kg M
Syringa 477.0 241.7 37x0.1135 A 0.3744 0.795 20.2 447.0 665.2 9500 42.3 RMT 84.45 3350 5038
RM 68.38 1676 2519
RW 66.36 1676 2519
RW 50.32 839 1260
Zinnia 500.0 253.4 19x0.1622 AA 0.3926 0.811 20.6 468.0 696.5 9400 41.8 RM 68.38 1721 2469
Hyacinth 500.0 253.4 37x0.1162 A 0.3926 0.814 20.7 469.0 698.0 9970 44.3 RMT 84.45 3348 4803
RM 68.38 1674 2402
Dahlia 556.5 282.0 19x0.1711 AA 0.4369 0.856 21.7 521.0 775.4 10500 46.7 RM 68.38 1719 2216
RW 66.36 1719 2216
RW 50.32 860 1108
RW 48.24 574 739
Mistletoe 556.5 282.0 37x0.1226 A 0.4368 0.858 21.8 522.0 776.8 10800 48.0 RMT 84.45 3350 4319
RM 68.38 1676 2159
RW 66.36 1676 2159
RW 50.32 839 1080
Meadowsweet 600.0 304.0 37x0.1273 A, AA 0.4712 0.891 22.6 563.0 837.9 11600 51.6 RMT 84.45 3350 4005
RM 68.38 1674 2002
Orchid 636.0 322.3 37x0.1311 A, AA 0.4995 0.918 23.3 596.0 887.0 12300 54.7 RMT 84.45 3352 3779
RM 68.38 1676 1890
RW 66.36 1676 1890
RW 50.32 839 945
Violet 715.5 362.5 37x0.1391 AA 0.5622 0.973 24.7 671.0 998.6 13900 61.8 RMT 84.45 3354 3359
RM 68.38 1676 1679
RW 66.36 1676 1679
RW 50.32 839 840
Nasturtium 715.5 362.5 61x0.1083 A 0.5619 0.975 24.8 672.0 1000 14300 63.6 RMT 90.45 4420 4429
RM 68.38 2209 2214
Petunia 750.0 380.0 37x0.1424 AA 0.5892 0.997 25.3 703.0 1046 14500 64.5 RMT 84.45 3352 3203
RM 68.38 1676 1602
RW 50.32 839 802
Arbutus 795.0 402.8 37x0.1466 AA 0.6245 1.026 26.1 745.0 1109 15400 68.5 RMT 84.45 3354 3023
RM 68.38 1676 1512
RW 66.36 1676 1512
RW 50.32 839 756
Lilac 795.0 402.8 61x0.1142 A 0.6247 1.027 26.1 747.0 1112 15900 70.7 RMT 90.45 4425 3987
RM 68.38 2211 1993
Fuchsia 800.0 405.4 37x0.1470 AA 0.6283 1.029 26.1 750.0 1116 15500 68.9 RMT 84.45 3350 3004
RM 68.38 1676 1503
Heliotrope 800.0 405.4 61x0.1145 A 0.6282 1.031 26.2 751.0 1118 15900 70.7 RMT 90.45 4420 3962
RM 68.38 2175 1949
Anemone 874.5 443.1 37x0.1537 AA 0.6866 1.076 27.3 820.0 1220 16400 72.9 RMT 84.45 3348 2746
RM 68.38 1674 1373
RW 66.36 1674 1373
RW 50.32 839 687
Crocus 874.5 443.1 61x0.1197 A 0.6865 1.078 27.4 821.0 1222 16900 75.2 RMT 90.45 4418 3624
RM 68.38 2209 1812
(1) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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All-Aluminum 1350 Conductor Concentric-Lay-Stranded


A1 (ASC), ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
RESISTANCE (2)
CROSS- GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
CONDUCTOR SIZE O.D. OHMS/1000 FT
STRANDING SECTIONAL MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR NO. X DIA. AREA DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD kcmil mm2 INCHES CLASS SQ. INCHES INCHES mm @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (3) FT (4) (4) 1000 FT (4)
Syringa 477.0 241.7 37x0.1135 A 0.3744 0.795 20.2 0.0364 0.0374 0.0447 585 0.0254 0.0844 0.5338

Zinnia 500.0 253.4 19x0.1622 AA 0.3926 0.811 20.6 0.0346 0.0356 0.0425 600 0.0256 0.0842 0.5306
Hyacinth 500.0 253.4 37x0.1162 A 0.3926 0.814 20.7 0.0347 0.0357 0.0426 600 0.0260 0.0838 0.5301

Dahlia 556.5 282.0 19x0.1711 AA 0.4369 0.856 21.7 0.0311 0.0321 0.0383 645 0.0270 0.0830 0.5222

Mistletoe 556.5 282.0 37x0.1226 A 0.4368 0.858 21.8 0.0312 0.0321 0.0384 645 0.0275 0.0826 0.5217

Meadowsweet 600.0 304.0 37x0.1273 A, AA 0.4712 0.891 22.6 0.0289 0.0299 0.0356 675 0.0285 0.0817 0.5158

Orchid 636.0 322.3 37x0.1311 A, AA 0.4995 0.918 23.3 0.0273 0.0282 0.0337 700 0.0294 0.0811 0.5113

Violet 715.5 362.5 37x0.1391 AA 0.5622 0.973 24.7 0.0242 0.0252 0.0300 750 0.0311 0.0797 0.5020

Nasturtium 715.5 362.5 61x0.1083 A 0.5619 0.975 24.8 0.0243 0.0252 0.0300 750 0.0314 0.0796 0.5018

Petunia 750.0 380.0 37x0.1424 AA 0.5892 0.997 25.3 0.0231 0.0241 0.0286 775 0.0319 0.0792 0.4983

Arbutus 795.0 402.8 37x0.1466 AA 0.6245 1.026 26.1 0.0218 0.0227 0.0271 800 0.0328 0.0785 0.4938

Lilac 795.0 402.8 61x0.1142 A 0.6247 1.027 26.1 0.0219 0.0228 0.0271 800 0.0331 0.0784 0.4936

Fuchsia 800.0 405.4 37x0.1470 AA 0.6283 1.029 26.1 0.0217 0.0226 0.0269 805 0.0329 0.0784 0.4933

Heliotrope 800.0 405.4 61x0.1145 A 0.6282 1.031 26.2 0.0217 0.0226 0.0269 805 0.0332 0.0783 0.4931

Anemone 874.5 443.1 37x0.1537 AA 0.6866 1.076 27.3 0.0198 0.0208 0.0247 850 0.0344 0.0774 0.4863

Crocus 874.5 443.1 61x0.1197 A 0.6865 1.078 27.4 0.0199 0.0208 0.0247 850 0.0347 0.0773 0.4861

(2) Based on a conductivity of 61.0% IACS at 20˚C. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(3) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 32˚C ambient temperature, 1.98 ft/sec (0.6 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 95.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(4) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by
0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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TransPowr A1 (ASC) Bare Overhead Conductor to CAN/CSA C61089


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All-Aluminum 1350 Conductor Concentric-Lay-Stranded


A1 (ASC), ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)

CROSS-
CONDUCTOR SIZE O.D. APPROX. WEIGHT RATED STRENGTH STANDARD PACKAGES (1)
STRANDING SECTIONAL
CODE AWG OR NO. X DIA. AREA WT LENGTH
WORD kcmil mm2 INCHES CLASS SQ. INCHES INCHES mm LB/kFT kg/km LB kN REEL DESIG. kg M
Magnolia 954.0 483.4 37x0.1606 AA 0.7495 1.124 28.5 895.0 1332 17900 79.6 RMT 84.45 3352 2518
RM 68.38 1676 1259
RW 66.36 1676 1259
RW 50.32 837 629
Goldenrod 954.0 483.4 61x0.1251 A 0.7497 1.126 28.6 896.0 1333 18500 82.3 RMT 90.45 4425 3322
RM 68.38 2211 1661
Camellia 1000.0 506.7 61x0.1280 A 0.7850 1.152 29.3 939.0 1397 19400 86.3 RMT 90.45 4420 3170
RM 68.38 2209 1585
Bluebell 1033.5 523.7 37x0.1671 AA 0.8115 1.170 29.7 969.0 1442 19400 86.3 RMT 84.45 3352 2326
RM 68.38 1676 1163
RW 66.36 1676 1163
RW 50.32 839 582
Larkspur 1033.5 523.7 61x0.1302 A 0.8121 1.171 29.8 970.0 1444 20000 89.0 RMT 90.45 4423 3066
RM 68.38 2211 1533
Marigold 1113.0 564.0 61x0.1351 A, AA 0.8744 1.216 30.9 1045 1555 21600 96.1 RMT 90.45 4423 2847
RM 68.38 2211 1423
Hawthorn 1192.5 604.2 61x0.1398 A, AA 0.9364 1.258 32.0 1120 1667 23100 103 RMT 90.45 4733 2847
RM 68.38 2209 1329
Narcissus 1272.0 644.5 61x0.1444 A, AA 0.9990 1.300 33.0 1194 1777 24600 109 RMT 90.45 4418 2490
RM 68.38 2209 1245
Columbine 1351.5 684.8 61x0.1488 A, AA 1.0616 1.340 34.0 1269 1889 25400 113 RMT 90.45 4416 2344
RM 68.38 2209 1172
Carnation 1431.0 725.1 61x0.1532 A, AA 1.1243 1.378 35.0 1344 2000 26900 120 RMT 90.45 4425 2216
RM 68.38 2214 1108
Gladiolus 1510.5 765.4 61x0.1574 A, AA 1.1868 1.416 36.0 1418 2110 28400 126 RMT 90.45 4418 2097
RM 68.38 2209 1048
Coreopsis 1590.0 805.7 61x0.1614 AA 1.2489 1.453 36.9 1493 2222 29900 133 RMT 90.45 4418 1993
RM 68.38 2209 997
Jessamine 1750.0 886.7 61x0.1694 AA 1.3747 1.524 38.7 1643 2445 32900 146 RMT 90.45 4423 1810
Cowslip 2000.0 1013.4 91x0.1482 A 1.5710 1.631 41.4 1880 2798 37600 167 RMT 90.45 4121 1478
Sagebrush 2250.0 1140.1 91x0.1572 A 1.7666 1.730 43.9 2115 3148 42300 188 RMT 90.45 4121 1301
Pigweed 2300.0 1165.4 61x0.1942 A 1.8067 1.748 44.4 2160 3215 43200 192 RMT 90.45 4119 1271
Lupine 2500.0 1266.8 91x0.1657 A 1.9637 1.823 46.3 2350 3497 47000 209 RMT 90.45 4119 1170
Bitterroot 2750.0 1393.4 91x0.1738 A 2.1593 1.912 48.6 2585 3847 51700 230 RMT 90.45 4119 1064
Trillium 3000.0 1520.1 127x0.1537 A 2.3563 1.998 50.7 2820 4197 56400 251 RMT 90.45 4316 1021
Bluebonnet 3500.0 1773.5 127x0.1660 A 2.7488 2.158 54.8 3290 4896 65800 293 RMT 90.45 4307 866
(1) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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All-Aluminum 1350 Conductor Concentric-Lay-Stranded


A1 (ASC), ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
RESISTANCE (2)
CROSS- GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
CONDUCTOR SIZE O.D. OHMS/1000 FT
STRANDING SECTIONAL MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR NO. X DIA. AREA DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD kcmil mm2 INCHES CLASS SQ. INCHES INCHES mm @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (3) FT (4) (4) 1000 FT (4)
Magnolia 954.0 483.4 37x0.1606 AA 0.7495 1.124 28.5 0.0182 0.0191 0.0227 895 0.0360 0.0764 0.4795

Goldenrod 954.0 483.4 61x0.1251 A 0.7497 1.126 28.6 0.0182 0.0192 0.0227 895 0.0362 0.0763 0.4793

Camellia 1000.0 506.7 61x0.1280 A 0.7850 1.152 29.3 0.0174 0.0183 0.0217 920 0.0371 0.0757 0.4756

Bluebell 1033.5 523.7 37x0.1671 AA 0.8115 1.170 29.7 0.0168 0.0177 0.0210 940 0.0374 0.0755 0.4732

Larkspur 1033.5 523.7 61x0.1302 A 0.8121 1.171 29.8 0.0168 0.0178 0.0211 940 0.0377 0.0753 0.4730

Marigold 1113.0 564.0 61x0.1351 A, AA 0.8744 1.216 30.9 0.0156 0.0166 0.0196 980 0.0391 0.0745 0.4672

Hawthorn 1192.5 604.2 61x0.1398 A, AA 0.9364 1.258 32.0 0.0146 0.0156 0.0184 1025 0.0405 0.0737 0.4618

Narcissus 1272.0 644.5 61x0.1444 A, AA 0.9990 1.300 33.0 0.0137 0.0147 0.0173 1065 0.0418 0.0730 0.4568

Columbine 1351.5 684.8 61x0.1488 A, AA 1.0616 1.340 34.0 0.0129 0.0139 0.0164 1105 0.0431 0.0723 0.4520

Carnation 1431.0 725.1 61x0.1532 A, AA 1.1243 1.378 35.0 0.0121 0.0132 0.0155 1140 0.0443 0.0716 0.4475

Gladiolus 1510.5 765.4 61x0.1574 A, AA 1.1868 1.416 36.0 0.0115 0.0126 0.0148 1175 0.0456 0.0710 0.4433

Coreopsis 1590.0 805.7 61x0.1614 AA 1.2489 1.453 36.9 0.0109 0.0121 0.0141 1210 0.0468 0.0704 0.4393

Jessamine 1750.0 886.7 61x0.1694 AA 1.3747 1.524 38.7 0.00993 0.0111 0.0130 1280 0.0490 0.0693 0.4318
Cowslip 2000.0 1013.4 91x0.1482 A 1.5710 1.631 41.4 0.00870 0.00999 0.0116 1380 0.0526 0.0677 0.4212
Sagebrush 2250.0 1140.1 91x0.1572 A 1.7666 1.730 43.9 0.00776 0.00914 0.0105 1470 0.0558 0.0663 0.4120
Pigweed 2300.0 1165.4 61x0.1942 A 1.8067 1.748 44.4 0.00755 0.00895 0.0103 1490 0.0562 0.0662 0.4104
Lupine 2500.0 1266.8 91x0.1657 A 1.9637 1.823 46.3 0.00696 0.00842 0.00966 1555 0.0588 0.0651 0.4037
Bitterroot 2750.0 1393.4 91x0.1738 A 2.1593 1.912 48.6 0.00632 0.00787 0.00897 1635 0.0617 0.0640 0.3963
Trillium 3000.0 1520.1 127x0.1537 A 2.3563 1.998 50.7 0.00580 0.00741 0.00841 1705 0.0646 0.0630 0.3894
Bluebonnet 3500.0 1773.5 127x0.1660 A 2.7488 2.158 54.8 0.00497 0.00670 0.00754 1840 0.0697 0.0612 0.3773
(2) Based on a conductivity of 61.0% IACS at 20˚C. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(3) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 32˚C ambient temperature, 1.98 ft/sec (0.6 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 95.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(4) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by
0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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TransPowr Compact (Smooth Body) ASC Bare Overhead Conductor


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to CSA C49.5 All-Aluminum Compact Stranded Conductor

Product Construction: Complete Conductor (cont’d.): Applications:


Class AA strandings are used for bare overhead Stranded bare A1 or ASC 1350 all-aluminum
Complete Conductor:
lines. The direction of lay of the outer layer is right- conductors are used for overhead line installations
Smooth Body bare all-aluminum 1350 (A1 or ASC) hand and is reversed in successive layers. The where design parameters do not require the higher
are compact concentric-lay-stranded conductors temper is full hard drawn (H19). strength or temperature ratings provided by ACSR,
consisting of one or more layers of wire wrapped
Class A strandings are used primarily for overhead ACSS or other type of bare conductor.
helically around a straight round central wire.
conductors which are to be covered with weather-
Smooth Body conductors are manufactured in
accordance with the requirements of the latest resistant materials. Greater flexibility is provided Options:
than Class AA. The direction of lay of the outer • High-Conductivity aluminum (/HC) (62.2% IACS)
applicable issue of CSA C49.5.
layers is right-hand and is reversed in successive
A1 or ASC (Aluminum Stranded Conductor) are • Non-Specular surface finish (/NS)
layers. The temper is full hard drawn (H19).
CSA reference terms. The Canadian constructions
are similar in design (strand component size and For more information, contact your General Cable sales
configuration) to the ASTM B400 specification. Features and Benefits: representative or e-mail infoca@generalcable.com.
Differences lie in the methods used to calculate The conductors are smaller in diameter and offer
the rated strength and dc resistance values. lower ice load/wind resistance profile factors.
The commonly used strandings are 7, 18, and 19. The conductors are lighter in weight than ACSR,
The sizes and strandings listed on the following which translates into lower unit length costs, easier
pages are common examples used in overhead handling in installation and less complex fittings.
lines. Metric (mm2) sizes are also available. All-aluminum conductors have an inherent high
corrosion resistance due to their homogeneous
construction.

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TransPowr Compact (Smooth Body) ASC Bare Overhead Conductor


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to CSA C49.5 All-Aluminum Compact Stranded Conductor


ASC, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, COMPACT-LAY-STRANDED (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)

CROSS-
CONDUCTOR SIZE O.D. APPROX. WEIGHT RATED STRENGTH STANDARD PACKAGES (1)
STRANDING SECTIONAL
CODE AWG OR NO. X DIA. AREA WT LENGTH
WORD kcmil mm2 INCHES CLASS SQ. INCHES INCHES mm LB/kFT kg/km LB kN REEL DESIG. kg M
Toad 6 13.3 7x0.0612 A 0.0206 0.169 4.29 24.4 36.3 580 2.6 NR 36.22 381 10485
COIL 91 2499
Dragon 4 21.1 7x0.0772 A 0.0328 0.232 5.88 38.9 57.9 930 4.1 RW 48.24 635 10969
COIL 91 1567
Moloch 2 33.6 7x0.0974 AA 0.0520 0.268 6.81 61.7 91.8 1400 6.2 RW 48.24 952 10363
COIL 91 988
Monitor 1 42.4 7x0.1093 AA 0.0657 0.299 7.59 78.1 116.2 1670 7.4 RW 50.32 955 8217
COIL 91 780
Newt 1 42.4 18x0.0682 A 0.0657 0.299 7.59 78.3 116.5 1860 8.3 RW 60.32 1225 10509
COIL 91 777
Tuatara 1/0 53.5 7x0.1228 AA 0.0829 0.336 8.53 98.3 146.3 2040 9.1 RW 50.32 953 6512
COIL 91 620
Skink 1/0 53.5 18X0.0766 A 0.0830 0.336 8.53 98.8 147.0 2350 10.5 RW 60.32 1224 8327
COIL 91 617
Alligator 2/0 67.4 7x0.1379 AA 0.1044 0.376 9.55 123.8 184.2 2570 11.4 RW 50.32 953 5171
RW 48.24 476 2585
Gecko 2/0 67.4 18x0.0860 A 0.1044 0.376 9.55 124.4 185.1 2880 12.8 RW 60.32 1633 8820
RW 50.32 817 4410
Crocodile 3/0 85.0 7x0.1548 AA 0.1318 0.423 10.7 156.2 232.5 3150 14.0 RW 50.32 949 4084
RW 48.24 475 2042
Anoli 3/0 85.0 18x0.0965 A 0.1318 0.423 10.7 156.9 233.5 3540 15.7 RW 60.32 1630 6980
RW 50.32 975 4176
Salamander 4/0 107.2 7x0.1739 AA 0.1661 0.475 12.1 197.4 293.8 3970 17.7 RW 50.32 952 3255
RW 48.24 476 1628
Clayman 4/0 107.2 18x0.1084 A 0.1663 0.475 12.1 197.9 294.5 4220 18.8 RW 60.32 1630 5547
RW 50.32 815 2774
Komodo 266.8 135.2 18x0.1217 A 0.2096 0.537 13.6 250 372.1 5170 23.0 RW 60.32 1633 4389
RW 50.32 816 2194
(1) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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TransPowr Compact (Smooth Body) ASC Bare Overhead Conductor


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to CSA C49.5 All-Aluminum Compact Stranded Conductor


ASC, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, COMPACT-LAY-STRANDED (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
RESISTANCE (2)
CROSS- GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
CONDUCTOR SIZE O.D. OHMS/1000 FT
STRANDING SECTIONAL MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR NO. X DIA. AREA DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD kcmil mm2 INCHES CLASS SQ. INCHES INCHES mm @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (3) FT (4) (4) 1000 FT (4)
Toad 6 13.3 7x0.0612 A 0.0206 0.169 4.29 0.6562 0.6695 0.8017 95 0.0052 0.1210 0.7765

Dragon 4 21.1 7x0.0772 A 0.0328 0.232 5.88 0.4117 0.4200 0.503 125 0.0065 0.1156 0.7400

Moloch 2 33.6 7x0.0974 AA 0.0520 0.268 6.81 0.2598 0.2650 0.3174 165 0.0082 0.1103 0.7039

Monitor 1 42.4 7x0.1093 AA 0.0657 0.299 7.59 0.2058 0.2100 0.2515 190 0.0092 0.1078 0.6871

Newt 1 42.4 18x0.0682 A 0.0657 0.299 7.59 0.2068 0.2111 0.2527 190 0.0095 0.1071 0.6870

Tuatara 1/0 53.5 7x0.1228 AA 0.0829 0.336 8.53 0.1631 0.1665 0.1993 220 0.0103 0.1051 0.6688

Skink 1/0 53.5 18X0.0766 A 0.0830 0.336 8.53 0.1639 0.1673 0.2003 220 0.0107 0.1044 0.6688

Alligator 2/0 67.4 7x0.1379 AA 0.1044 0.376 9.55 0.1295 0.1322 0.1583 255 0.0116 0.1025 0.6511

Gecko 2/0 67.4 18x0.0860 A 0.1044 0.376 9.55 0.1301 0.1328 0.1590 255 0.0119 0.1018 0.6510

Crocodile 3/0 85.0 7x0.1548 AA 0.1318 0.423 10.7 0.1027 0.1049 0.1255 295 0.0130 0.0998 0.6326

Anoli 3/0 85.0 18x0.0965 A 0.1318 0.423 10.7 0.1032 0.1054 0.1261 295 0.0134 0.0991 0.6327

Salamander 4/0 107.2 7x0.1739 AA 0.1661 0.475 12.1 0.0814 0.0832 0.0996 345 0.0146 0.0971 0.6143

Clayman 4/0 107.2 18x0.1084 A 0.1663 0.475 12.1 0.081809 0.0836 0.1001 340 0.0151 0.0964 0.6143

Komodo 266.8 135.2 18x0.1217 A 0.2096 0.537 13.6 0.0649 0.0663 0.0794 395 0.0170 0.0936 0.5952

(2) Based on a conductivity of 61.0% IACS at 20˚C. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(3) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 32˚C ambient temperature, 1.98 ft/sec (0.6 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 95.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(4) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by
0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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Overhead Conductors

TransPowr AAC/TW Bare Overhead Conductor to ASTM B778


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Trapezoidal All-Aluminum 1350 Concentric-Lay-Stranded

17 Wire 2 Layer 34 Wire 3 Layer 52 Wire 4 Layer

Product Construction: Features and Benefits: Electrical Parameters:


TransPowr ® AAC /TW has a continuous operating The electrical parameters for the trapezoidal AAC
Complete Conductor:
temperature rating of 75°C. Operation of the equivalent circular mil area and equivalent overall
TransPowr ® AAC/TW is a trapezoidal 1350 conductor at elevated temperatures may increase diameter conductors may be found in the last table
H19 aluminum (AAC) concentric-lay-stranded the conductor sag properties and lower the rated of this section.
conductor. The aluminum strands are trapezoidal tensile strength of the conductor.
in shape. The wedge-shaped aluminum strands Options:
AAC/TW conductors constructed of equivalent
enable a more compact alignment of the • Compact aluminum strands
aluminum circular mil cross-sectional area provide
aluminum wires. • Trapezoidal-shaped aluminum strands (/TW)
a conductor that is smaller in overall diameter
Conductor designs that maintain the same • High-Conductivity aluminum (/HC) (62.2% IACS)
than the equivalent conventional round wire AAC
circular mil cross-sectional area of aluminum conductor. The reduced conductor diameter is • Non-Specular surface finish (/NS)
as a conventional round conductor result in a advantageous in reducing the effects of ice and
TW conductor that is 10 to 15 percent smaller in At the present time, CAN/CSA C61089 does not
wind loading on the conductor.
overall diameter. recognize TW conductor designs. The information
AAC/TW conductors constructed to equivalent
Conductor designs that maintain the same overall provided on the following pages is from our US catalog.
overall diameter enable a greater circular mil
diameter as a conventional round conductor result cross-sectional area of aluminum within the
in a TW conductor that has 20 to 25 percent more For more information, contact your General Cable sales
conductor, allowing a significant increase in
aluminum cross-sectional area packed in. representative or e-mail infoca@generalcable.com.
conductor current-carrying capacity.
The AAC/TW conductors are manufactured in
accordance with the requirements of the latest Applications:
issue of ASTM B778. Trapezoidal 1350 H19 aluminum conductors
The conductor consists of two, three, four or five (AAC/TW) are used for overhead transmission lines
layers of aluminum 1350-H19 wires. The sizes where design parameters do not require the higher
and constructions listed on this and the following strength or temperature ratings provided by ACSR,
pages are examples used in overhead lines. ACSS, or other type conductors.

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Trapezoidal All-Aluminum 1350 Concentric-Lay-Stranded


AAC/TW CONDUCTORS (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES) – EQUIVALENT DIAMETER –
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT CIRCULAR MIL AREA TO REGULAR AAC
SIZE EQUIVALENT CROSS-SECTION APPROX. RATED STANDARD PACKAGES (1)
AWG NO. OF AL STRAND WIRE FILL SQ. O.D. WEIGHT STRENGTH REEL WEIGHT LENGTH
CODE WORD OR kcmil WIRES DIA. INCHES FACTOR INCHES INCHES LB/1000 FT LBS DESIGNATION LBS FT
Tulip/AAC/TW 336.4 16 0.1453 89.8 0.2654 0.61 315 6050 RMT 84.36 4700 14900
NR 60.28 2360 7500
Canna/AAC/TW 397.5 16 0.1579 91.0 0.3135 0.66 373 7000 RMT 84.36 4690 12600
NR 60.28 2350 6300
Cosmos/AAC/TW 477.0 16 0.1730 91.1 0.3760 0.72 447 8390 RMT 84.36 4690 10500
NR 60.28 2370 5300
Zinnia/AAC/TW 500.0 16 0.1771 92.3 0.3940 0.74 469 8790 RMT 84.36 4690 10000
NR 60.28 2340 5000
Mistletoe/AAC/TW 556.5 16 0.1868 92.6 0.4387 0.78 522 9790 RMT 84.36 4690 9000
NR 60.28 2350 4500
Meadowsweet/AAC/TW 600.0 16 0.1940 93.0 0.4729 0.80 562 10500 RMT 84.36 4720 8400
NR 60.28 2360 4200
Orchid/AAC/TW 636.0 16 0.1996 93.4 0.5007 0.83 596 11200 RMT 84.36 4710 7900
RM 68.38 2320 3900
Verbena/AAC/TW 700.0 16 0.2095 93.8 0.5514 0.86 656 12300 RMT 84.36 4720 7200
NR 60.28 2360 3600
Nasturtium/AAC/TW 750.0 16 0.2168 94.0 0.5908 0.89 703 12900 RMT 84.36 4710 6700
NR 60.28 2390 3400
Arbutus/AAC/TW 795.0 16 0.2231 94.1 0.6257 0.92 745 13600 RMT 84.36 4690 6300
NR 60.28 2380 3200
Cockscomb/AAC/TW 900.0 16 0.2376 91.8 0.7092 0.99 844 15400 RMT 84.36 4720 5600
NR 60.28 2360 2800
Magnolia/AAC/TW 954.0 31 0.1756 92.0 0.7509 1.02 894 16400 RMT 96.60 9120 10200
RMT 84.36 4560 5100
Hawkweed/AAC/TW 1000.0 31 0.1798 92.3 0.7868 1.04 937 17200 RMT 96.60 9090 9700
RMT 84.36 4590 4900
Bluebell/AAC/TW 1033.5 31 0.1827 92.5 0.8130 1.06 969 17700 RMT 96.60 9110 9400
RMT 84.36 4550 4700
Marigold/AAC/TW 1113.0 31 0.1897 92.8 0.8759 1.10 1043 19100 RMT 96.60 9080 8700
RMT 84.36 4590 4400
Hawthorn/AAC/TW 1192.5 31 0.1963 93.1 0.9382 1.13 1118 20500 RMT 96.60 9170 8200
RMT 84.36 4580 4100
Narcissus/AAC/TW 1272.0 31 0.2027 93.2 1.0006 1.17 1192 21800 RMT 96.60 9060 7600
RMT 84.36 4530 3800
Columbine/AAC/TW 1351.5 31 0.2090 93.6 1.0634 1.20 1267 23200 RMT 96.60 9120 7200
RMT 84.36 4560 3600
Carnation/AAC/TW 1431.0 31 0.2151 93.7 1.1260 1.24 1341 24000 RMT 96.60 9120 6800
RMT 84.36 4560 3400
Coreopsis/AAC/TW 1590.0 51 0.1767 91.9 1.2508 1.32 1490 27000 RMT 96.60 9980 6700
RMT 90.45 7450 5000
Jessamine/AAC/TW 1750.0 51 0.1853 92.3 1.3760 1.38 1640 29700 RMT 96.60 10010 6100
RMT 90.45 7550 4600
Cowslip/AAC/TW 2000.0 51 0.1981 92.8 1.5720 1.47 1875 33900 RMT 96.60 10030 5300
RMT 90.45 7570 4000
Lupine/AAC/TW 2500.0 71 0.1877 92.1 1.9655 1.65 2366 41900 RMT 108.74 19400 8200
RMT 96.60 10410 4400
Trillium/AAC/TW 3000.0 71 0.2056 92.7 2.3565 1.80 2839 50300 RMT 108.74 20070 7000
RMT 96.60 10320 3600
(1) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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AAC/TW CONDUCTORS (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES) – EQUIVALENT DIAMETER –
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT CIRCULAR MIL AREA TO REGULAR AAC
NO. EQUIVALENT CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (2) OHMS/1000 FT GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE OF AL STRAND WIRE FILL SQ. O.D. DC AC AC AMPACITY MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE MEGAOHM
CODE WORD kcmil WIRES DIA. INCHES FACTOR INCHES INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (3) RADIUS FT OHM/1000 FT (4) 1000 FT (4)
Tulip/AAC/TW 336.4 16 0.1453 89.8 0.2654 0.61 0.0514 0.0526 0.0630 500 0.0193 0.0907 0.5751

Canna/AAC/TW 397.5 16 0.1579 91.0 0.3135 0.66 0.0435 0.0446 0.0534 555 0.0209 0.0889 0.5630

Cosmos/AAC/TW 477.0 16 0.1730 91.1 0.3760 0.72 0.0362 0.0373 0.0445 625 0.0228 0.0869 0.5488

Zinnia/AAC/TW 500.0 16 0.1771 92.3 0.3940 0.74 0.0346 0.0356 0.0425 640 0.0232 0.0865 0.5461

Mistletoe/AAC/TW 556.5 16 0.1868 92.6 0.4387 0.78 0.0311 0.0320 0.0382 685 0.0245 0.0852 0.5380

Meadowsweet/AAC/TW 600.0 16 0.1940 93.0 0.4729 0.80 0.0288 0.0298 0.0355 715 0.0254 0.0844 0.5324

Orchid/AAC/TW 636.0 16 0.1996 93.4 0.5007 0.83 0.0272 0.0281 0.0335 745 0.0261 0.0838 0.5282

Verbena/AAC/TW 700.0 16 0.2095 93.8 0.5514 0.86 0.0247 0.0256 0.0305 790 0.0273 0.0827 0.5210

Nasturtium/AAC/TW 750.0 16 0.2168 94.0 0.5908 0.89 0.0230 0.0240 0.0286 820 0.0282 0.0820 0.5157

Arbutus/AAC/TW 795.0 16 0.2231 94.1 0.6257 0.92 0.0217 0.0227 0.0270 850 0.0291 0.0813 0.5112

Cockscomb/AAC/TW 900.0 16 0.2376 91.8 0.7092 0.99 0.0192 0.0201 0.0239 925 0.0313 0.0796 0.4997

Magnolia/AAC/TW 954.0 31 0.1756 92.0 0.7509 1.02 0.0181 0.0191 0.0226 955 0.0326 0.0787 0.4951

Hawkweed/AAC/TW 1000.0 31 0.1798 92.3 0.7868 1.04 0.0173 0.0182 0.0216 985 0.0333 0.0782 0.4917

Bluebell/AAC/TW 1033.5 31 0.1827 92.5 0.8130 1.06 0.0167 0.0177 0.0210 1005 0.0338 0.0778 0.4892

Marigold/AAC/TW 1113.0 31 0.1897 92.8 0.8759 1.10 0.0155 0.0165 0.0195 1050 0.0350 0.0770 0.4837

Hawthorn/AAC/TW 1192.5 31 0.1963 93.1 0.9382 1.13 0.0145 0.0155 0.0183 1095 0.0362 0.0763 0.4785

Narcissus/AAC/TW 1272.0 31 0.2027 93.2 1.0006 1.17 0.0136 0.0146 0.0173 1135 0.0374 0.0755 0.4736

Columbine/AAC/TW 1351.5 31 0.2090 93.6 1.0634 1.20 0.0128 0.0139 0.0163 1175 0.0384 0.0749 0.4691

Carnation/AAC/TW 1431.0 31 0.2151 93.7 1.1260 1.24 0.0121 0.0132 0.0155 1215 0.0395 0.0742 0.4647

Coreopsis/AAC/TW 1590.0 51 0.1767 91.9 1.2508 1.32 0.0109 0.0120 0.0141 1295 0.0423 0.0727 0.4549

Jessamine/AAC/TW 1750.0 51 0.1853 92.3 1.3760 1.38 0.00988 0.0111 0.0129 1370 0.0443 0.0716 0.4478

Cowslip/AAC/TW 2000.0 51 0.1981 92.8 1.5720 1.47 0.00864 0.00994 0.0115 1475 0.0472 0.0702 0.4377

Lupine/AAC/TW 2500.0 71 0.1877 92.1 1.9655 1.65 0.00698 0.00844 0.00969 1660 0.0531 0.0675 0.4196

Trillium/AAC/TW 3000.0 71 0.2056 92.7 2.3565 1.80 0.00582 0.00743 0.00843 1820 0.0580 0.0654 0.4059

(2) Based on a conductivity of 61.2% (minimum lot average) IACS at 20˚C. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(3) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of emissivity, 0.5
coefficient of absorbtivity, 30˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft²
of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(4) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius.

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AAC/TW CONDUCTORS (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES) – EQUIVALENT DIAMETER –
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT CIRCULAR MIL AREA TO REGULAR AAC
SIZE EQUIVALENT CROSS-SECTION APPROX. RATED STANDARD PACKAGES (1)
AWG NO. OF AL STRAND WIRE FILL SQ. O.D. WEIGHT STRENGTH REEL WEIGHT LENGTH
CODE WORD OR kcmil WIRES DIA. INCHES FACTOR INCHES INCHES LB/1000 FT LBS DESIGNATION LBS FT
Logan/AAC/TW 322.5 16 0.1423 89.5 0.2546 0.60 302 5800 RMT 84.36 4720 15600
NR 60.28 2360 7800
- none - 384.5 16 0.1553 91.0 0.3032 0.65 360 6700 RMT 84.36 4720 13100
NR 60.28 2340 6500
Wheeler/AAC/TW 449.4 16 0.1679 91.7 0.3542 0.70 421 7900 RMT 84.36 4720 11200
NR 60.28 2360 5600
- none - 521.7 16 0.1808 92.7 0.4108 0.75 489 9100 RMT 84.36 4690 9600
NR 60.28 2350 4800
Robson/AAC/TW 595.8 16 0.1933 93.0 0.4693 0.80 558 10400 RMT 84.36 4690 8400
NR 60.28 2350 4200
- none - 678.2 16 0.2062 93.8 0.5343 0.85 636 11900 RMT 84.36 4700 7400
NR 60.28 2350 3700
McKinley/AAC/TW 761.5 16 0.2184 94.0 0.5995 0.90 714 13100 RMT 84.36 4710 6600
RM 68.38 2360 3300
- none - 854.2 16 0.2314 94.6 0.6726 0.95 801 14700 RMT 84.36 4720 5900
NR 60.28 2320 2900
Rainier/AAC/TW 918.8 31 0.1723 91.8 0.7227 1.00 861 15800 RMT 96.60 9130 10600
RMT 84.36 4560 5300
- none - 1020.0 31 0.1815 92.5 0.8023 1.05 956 17500 RMT 96.60 9080 9500
RMT 84.36 4590 4800
Helens/AAC/TW 1123.1 31 0.1905 92.8 0.8839 1.10 1053 19300 RMT 96.60 9160 8700
RMT 84.36 4530 4300
- none - 1234.2 31 0.1997 93.3 0.9707 1.15 1157 21200 RMT 96.60 9140 7900
RMT 84.36 4510 3900
Mazama/AAC/TW 1346.8 31 0.2085 93.5 1.0588 1.20 1262 23100 RMT 96.60 9090 7200
RMT 84.36 4540 3600
- none - 1467.9 31 0.2177 93.9 1.1542 1.25 1376 24700 RMT 96.60 9080 6600
RMT 84.36 4540 3300
Hood/AAC/TW 1583.2 31 0.2262 93.6 1.2457 1.30 1484 26600 RMT 96.60 9050 6100
RMT 84.36 4600 3100
- none - 1682.7 51 0.1817 92.3 1.3225 1.35 1577 28500 RMT 96.60 9940 6300
RMT 90.45 7570 4800
Whitney/AAC/TW 1812.7 51 0.1886 92.5 1.4243 1.40 1699 30800 RMT 96.60 10020 5900
RMT 90.45 7480 4400
- none - 1954.3 51 0.1959 92.9 1.5370 1.45 1832 33200 RMT 96.60 10070 5500
RMT 90.45 7510 4100
Powell/AAC/TW 2093.6 51 0.2027 93.0 1.6456 1.50 1982 35500 RMT 96.60 9910 5000
RMT 90.45 7530 3800
- none - 2245.4 51 0.2099 93.5 1.7653 1.55 2125 38100 RMT 96.60 9990 4700
RMT 90.45 7440 3500
Jefferson/AAC/TW 2388.1 51 0.2165 93.2 1.8782 1.60 2260 39700 RMT 96.60 9950 4400
RMT 90.45 7460 3300
- none - 2514.8 71 0.1883 92.4 1.9771 1.65 2380 42200 RMT 108.74 19520 8200
RMT 96.60 10470 4400
Shasta/AAC/TW 2667.2 71 0.1939 92.2 2.0957 1.70 2524 44700 RMT 108.74 19690 7800
RMT 96.60 10350 4100
- none - 2844.5 71 0.2003 92.9 2.2362 1.75 2692 47700 RMT 108.74 18850 7000
RMT 96.60 10500 3900
Adams/AAC/TW 3006.2 71 0.2058 92.7 2.3623 1.80 2873 50400 RMT 108.74 20110 7000
RMT 96.60 10340 3600
(1) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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AAC/TW CONDUCTORS (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES) – EQUIVALENT DIAMETER –
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT CIRCULAR MIL AREA TO REGULAR AAC
SIZE NO. EQUIVALENT CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (2) OHMS/1000 FT GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
AWG OF AL STRAND WIRE FILL SQ. O.D. DC AC AC AMPACITY MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE MEGAOHM
CODE WORD OR kcmil WIRES DIA. INCHES FACTOR INCHES INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (3) RADIUS FT OHM/1000 FT (4) 1000 FT (4)
Logan/AAC/TW 322.5 16 0.1423 89.5 0.2546 0.60 0.0536 0.0549 0.0657 490 0.0189 0.0912 0.5782

- none - 384.5 16 0.1553 91.0 0.3032 0.65 0.0450 0.0461 0.0551 545 0.0205 0.0893 0.5656

Wheeler/AAC/TW 449.4 16 0.1679 91.7 0.3542 0.70 0.0385 0.0395 0.0472 600 0.0221 0.0876 0.5540

- none - 521.7 16 0.1808 92.7 0.4108 0.75 0.0331 0.0341 0.0408 660 0.0237 0.0860 0.5431

Robson/AAC/TW 595.8 16 0.1933 93.0 0.4693 0.80 0.0290 0.0300 0.0358 715 0.0253 0.0845 0.5330

- none - 678.2 16 0.2062 93.8 0.5343 0.85 0.0255 0.0264 0.0315 775 0.0269 0.0831 0.5234

McKinley/AAC/TW 761.5 16 0.2184 94.0 0.5995 0.90 0.0227 0.0236 0.0281 830 0.0285 0.0818 0.5145

- none - 854.2 16 0.2314 94.6 0.6726 0.95 0.0202 0.0212 0.0252 890 0.0300 0.0805 0.5060

Rainier/AAC/TW 918.8 31 0.1723 91.8 0.7227 1.00 0.0188 0.0198 0.0235 935 0.0320 0.0791 0.4979

- none - 1020.0 31 0.1815 92.5 0.8023 1.05 0.0169 0.0179 0.0212 995 0.0336 0.0780 0.4903

Helens/AAC/TW 1123.1 31 0.1905 92.8 0.8839 1.10 0.0154 0.0164 0.0194 1055 0.0352 0.0769 0.4830

- none - 1234.2 31 0.1997 93.3 0.9707 1.15 0.0140 0.0150 0.0177 1115 0.0368 0.0759 0.4760

Mazama/AAC/TW 1346.8 31 0.2085 93.5 1.0588 1.20 0.0128 0.0139 0.0164 1175 0.0384 0.0749 0.4693

- none - 1467.9 31 0.2177 93.9 1.1542 1.25 0.0118 0.0129 0.0151 1235 0.0400 0.0740 0.4629

Hood/AAC/TW 1583.2 31 0.2262 93.6 1.2457 1.30 0.0109 0.0121 0.0141 1290 0.0416 0.0731 0.4567

- none - 1682.7 51 0.1817 92.3 1.3225 1.35 0.0103 0.0115 0.0134 1340 0.0434 0.0721 0.4508

Whitney/AAC/TW 1812.7 51 0.1886 92.5 1.4243 1.40 0.00954 0.0108 0.0125 1395 0.0450 0.0712 0.4452

- none - 1954.3 51 0.1959 92.9 1.5370 1.45 0.00884 0.0101 0.0118 1455 0.0467 0.0704 0.4396

Powell/AAC/TW 2093.6 51 0.2027 93.0 1.6456 1.50 0.00834 0.00966 0.0112 1505 0.0483 0.0697 0.4343

- none - 2245.4 51 0.2099 93.5 1.7653 1.55 0.00777 0.00915 0.0106 1565 0.0498 0.0689 0.4292

Jefferson/AAC/TW 2388.1 51 0.2165 93.2 1.8782 1.60 0.00731 0.00873 0.0100 1615 0.0515 0.0682 0.4242

- none - 2514.8 71 0.1883 92.4 1.9771 1.65 0.00694 0.00841 0.00964 1665 0.0532 0.0674 0.4194

Shasta/AAC/TW 2667.2 71 0.1939 92.2 2.0957 1.70 0.00654 0.00806 0.00921 1715 0.0548 0.0667 0.4146

- none - 2844.5 71 0.2003 92.9 2.2362 1.75 0.00614 0.00770 0.00877 1770 0.0564 0.0661 0.4102

Adams/AAC/TW 3006.2 71 0.2058 92.7 2.3623 1.80 0.00586 0.00746 0.00848 1815 0.0581 0.0654 0.4057

(2) Based on a conductivity of 61.2% (minimum lot average) IACS at 20˚C. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(3) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of emissivity, 0.5
coefficient of absorbtivity, 30˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft²
of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(4) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius.

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Product Construction: Features and Benefits: Applications:


Aluminum alloy conductors have a number A2 aluminum alloy conductors are
Complete Conductor:
of advantages over the use of the ACSR or extensively used for overhead distribution and
A2 conductors are high strength aluminum all-aluminum conductors. transmission lines adjacent to ocean coastlines
alloy, concentric-lay-stranded conductors. They
• Lower power losses than for equivalent where there can be a problem of corrosion in the
are similar in construction and appearance to
single aluminum layer ACSR conductors. (The steel of an ACSR construction.
the A1 or AAC all-aluminum conductors. The
inductive effect of the steel core in the ACSR is The aluminum alloy conductors are used in place
conductors are manufactured in accordance with
eliminated.) of single layer ACSR conductors (i.e., 6 AWG to
the requirements of the latest applicable issue of
• Simpler fittings than those required for ACSR. 4/0 AWG) to reduce power losses in overhead
CAN/CSA C61089.
distribution and transmission lines. The inductive
A2 or AASC (Aluminum Alloy Stranded Conductor) • Excellent corrosion resistance in environments
effect of the ACSR’s steel core is eliminated,
are CSA reference terms. conducive to galvanic corrosion in ACSR.
hence increasing the operating efficiency of
The A2/AASC conductors are manufactured from • Strength and sags approximately the same as the line.
a heat-treated, magnesium-silicon high strength for equivalent 6/1 and 26/7 ACSR conductors.
aluminum alloy. • Outside diameters are the same as for standard
Option:
The aluminum strands consist of a concentric ACSR conductors, permitting interchangeability
of fittings. • Non-Specular surface finish (/NS)
stranded cable of 7, 19, 37, or more wires. The
sizes and strandings listed on the following pages • Greater resistance to abrasion than that for For more information, contact your General Cable sales
are common examples used in overhead lines. 1350 wires in all-aluminum or ACSR conductors. representative or e-mail infoca@generalcable.com.

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A2 (AASC), ALUMINUM ALLOY CONDUCTOR, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(MECHANICAL PROPERTIES) – CONDUCTOR SIZED TO HAVE DIAMETER EQUAL TO ACSR
APPROX. RATED
CROSS-
CONDUCTOR SIZE EQUIVALENT EQUIVALENT STRANDING O.D. WEIGHT STRENGTH STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
SECTIONAL
CODE AWG OR ACSR SIZE AAC SIZE NO. X DIA. AREA WT LENGTH
WORD kcmil mm2 (1) (2) INCHES CLASS SQ. INCHES INCHES mm LB/kFT kg/km LB kN REEL DESIG. kg M
-none- 8 9.6 8 8 7x0.0521 AA 0.0149 0.156 3.96 17.6 26.2 660 2.9 RW 48.24 479 18287
NR 36.22 239 9143
-none- 6 15.3 6 6 7x0.0657 AA 0.0237 0.197 5.01 28.0 41.7 1050 4.7 RW 48.24 476 11429
NR 36.22 238 5714
-none- 4 24.3 4 4 7x0.0828 AA 0.0377 0.248 6.31 44.4 66.1 1670 7.4 RW 48.24 755 11429
NR 36.22 378 5714
Halifax 2 38.7 2 2 7x0.1043 AA 0.0600 0.313 7.96 70.8 105.4 2660 11.8 RW 60.32 954 9053
RW 48.24 477 4526
-none- 1 48.8 1 1 7x0.1173 AA 0.0756 0.352 8.94 89.2 132.7 3350 14.9 RW 60.32 953 7176
RW 48.24 476 3588
Montreal 1/0 61.6 1/0 1/0 7x0.1318 AA 0.0955 0.395 10.04 112.6 167.6 4220 18.8 RW 60.32 952 5684
RW 48.24 476 2842
Winnipeg 2/0 77.6 2/0 2/0 7x0.1479 AA 0.1203 0.444 11.27 141.9 211.2 5320 23.7 RW 60.32 952 4510
RW 48.24 476 2255
Toronto 3/0 97.9 3/0 3/0 7x0.1661 AA 0.1518 0.498 12.66 179.0 266.4 6710 29.8 RW 60.32 953 3578
RW 48.24 477 1789
Vancouver 4/0 123.4 4/0 4/0 7x0.1865 AA 0.1914 0.560 14.21 225.6 335.7 8460 37.6 RW 60.32 952 2837
RW 48.24 635 1891
-none- 4/0 123.4 4/0 4/0 19x0.1132 AA 0.1912 0.566 14.38 226.7 337.4 8460 37.6 RW 66.36 1724 5111
RW 48.24 575 1703
(1) Equivalent ACSR Size refers to an ACSR conductor size of equal diameter.
(2) Equivalent AAC Size refers to an ASTM AAC 1350 conductor of approximate equivalent electrical resistance.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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A2 (AASC), ALUMINUM ALLOY CONDUCTOR, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES) – CONDUCTOR SIZED TO HAVE DIAMETER EQUAL TO ACSR
CONDUCTOR RESISTANCE (4)
CROSS- GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE O.D. OHMS/1000 FT
EQUIVALENT EQUIVALENT STRANDING SECTIONAL MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR ACSR SIZE AAC SIZE NO. X DIA. AREA DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD kcmil mm 2 (1) (2) INCHES CLASS SQ. INCHES INCHES mm @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (5) FT (6) 1000 FT (6)
-none- 8 9.6 8 8 7x0.0521 AA 0.0149 0.156 3.96 1.0461 1.0644 1.2475 70 0.0047 0.1231 0.7887

-none- 6 15.3 6 6 7x0.0657 AA 0.0237 0.197 5.01 0.6564 0.6679 0.7828 95 0.0060 0.1177 0.7522

-none- 4 24.3 4 4 7x0.0828 AA 0.0377 0.248 6.31 0.4133 0.4205 0.4929 130 0.0075 0.1124 0.7160

Halifax 2 38.7 2 2 7x0.1045 AA 0.0600 0.313 7.96 0.2595 0.2641 0.3095 170 0.0095 0.1071 0.6796

-none- 1 48.8 1 1 7x0.1173 AA 0.0756 0.352 8.94 0.2058 0.2094 0.2455 200 0.0106 0.1044 0.6614

Montreal 1/0 61.6 1/0 1/0 7x0.1318 AA 0.0955 0.395 10.04 0.1630 0.1660 0.1945 235 0.0120 0.1017 0.6431

Winnipeg 2/0 77.6 2/0 2/0 7x0.1479 AA 0.1203 0.444 11.27 0.1294 0.1318 0.1544 270 0.0134 0.0991 0.6251

Toronto 3/0 97.9 3/0 3/0 7x0.1661 AA 0.1518 0.498 12.66 0.1026 0.1045 0.1224 315 0.0151 0.0964 0.6069

Vancouver 4/0 123.4 4/0 4/0 7x0.1865 AA 0.1914 0.560 14.21 0.0814 0.0829 0.0972 365 0.0169 0.0937 0.5887

-none- 4/0 123.4 4/0 4/0 19x0.1132 AA 0.1912 0.566 14.38 0.0818 0.0833 0.0976 360 0.0179 0.0925 0.5869

(4) Based on a conductivity of 53.0% IACS at 20˚C. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(5) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 32˚C ambient temperature, 1.98 ft/sec (0.6 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 95.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(6) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by
0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded

Product Construction: Features and Benefits: Options:


ACSR conductors are recognized for their record • High-Conductivity aluminum (/HC) (62.2% IACS)
Complete Conductor:
of economy, dependability and favorable strength/ • CSA high-strength Class A galvanized steel core
ACSR is a composite concentric-lay-stranded weight ratio. ACSR conductors combine the light (S2A)
conductor. The conductors are manufactured in weight and good conductivity of aluminum with the
accordance with the requirements of the latest • CSA extra-high-strength Class A galvanized steel
high tensile strength and ruggedness of steel. In
applicable issue of CAN/CSA C61089. core (S3A)
line design, this can provide higher tensions, less
The steel strand or strands form the central core • ASTM regular-strength Class A zinc-5%
sag, and longer span lengths than obtainable with
of the conductor, around which is stranded one aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core
most other types of overhead conductors. The steel
or more layers of aluminum 1350-H19 wires. (/MA2 to ASTM B802)
strands are added as mechanical reinforcements.
The steel core may consist of a single strand or The cross-sections above illustrate some common • ASTM high-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum
a concentric stranded cable of 7, 19, 37, or more strandings. mischmetal alloy-coated steel core
wires. Numerous combinations of aluminum and (/MA3 to ASTM B803)
steel strands and layers are possible. The sizes and The steel core wires are protected from corrosion
• Aluminum-clad steel core (20SA)
strandings listed on the following pages are common by galvanizing. The standard Class A zinc coating
is usually adequate for ordinary environments. • Non-Specular surface finish (/NS)
examples used in overhead lines. Metric (mm2) sizes
For greater protection, Class B coating may be • Aluminum Alloy Steel Reinforced Conductors
are also available.
specified. High Strength (S2A) or Extra High (A2/SxA and A4/SxA) designs are available
The Canadian ACSR conductors are similar in
Strength (S3A) steel core with Class A galvanizing
design (strand component size and configuration) For more information, contact your General Cable sales
are also available.
to the ACSR conductors designed to ASTM B232 representative or e-mail infoca@generalcable.com.
specifications. Differences lie in the methods used The product is available with conductor corrosion
to calculate the rated strength and dc resistance inhibitor treatment applied to the central steel
values. component.
CAN/CSA C61089 refers to ACSR as Type A1/S1A Applications:
conductors, where the A1 refers to 1350 H19
Aluminum Conductors, Steel-Reinforced (ACSR)
aluminum and the S1A as Class A galvanized,
are extensively used for overhead distribution and
regular strength steel.
transmission lines.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS STRENGTH STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR WT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL LB kN REEL DESIG. kg M
Turkey 6 13.3 6x0.0661 1x0.0661 0.0240 0.0206 0.198 5.04 36.1 24.5 11.6 67.90 32.10 1160 5.16 NR 30.22 268 4980
COIL 88 1646
Swan 4 21.1 6x0.0834 1x0.0834 0.0382 0.0328 0.250 6.36 57.4 38.9 18.4 67.89 32.11 1830 8.14 NR 36.22 401 4700
COIL 100 1169
Swanate 4 21.1 7x0.0772 1x0.1029 0.0411 0.0328 0.257 6.54 67.0 38.9 28.0 58.13 41.87 2300 10.2 RW 40.18 544 5459
NR 30.22 272 2729
COIL 109 1091
Sparrow 2 33.6 6x0.1052 1x0.1052 0.0608 0.0522 0.316 8.01 91.2 61.9 29.3 67.87 32.13 2800 12.5 RW 48.24 803 5910
NR 36.22 401 2955
NR 30.22 268 1970
COIL 100 735
Sparate 2 33.6 7x0.0974 1x0.1299 0.0654 0.0522 0.325 8.24 106.6 61.9 44.7 58.08 41.92 3510 15.6 RW 48.24 544 3429
NR 30.22 272 1714
COIL 109 686
Robin 1 42.4 6x0.1181 1x0.1181 0.0767 0.0657 0.354 9.00 115.0 78.1 36.9 67.88 32.12 3480 15.5 RW 48.24 801 4681
NR 36.22 401 2341
NR 30.22 268 1560
COIL 100 582
Raven 1/0 53.5 6x0.1327 1x0.1327 0.0968 0.0830 0.398 10.1 145.1 98.5 46.6 67.87 32.13 4250 18.9 RW 48.24 803 3715
NR 36.22 401 1858
NR 30.22 268 1237
COIL 100 462
Quail 2/0 67.4 6x0.1489 1x0.1489 0.1219 0.1045 0.447 11.3 182.9 124.2 58.7 67.89 32.11 5280 23.5 RW 48.24 803 2947
NR 36.22 401 1474
NR 30.22 268 981
Pigeon 3/0 85.0 6x0.1672 1x0.1672 0.1537 0.1317 0.502 12.7 230.6 156.5 74.0 67.89 32.11 6660 29.6 RW 48.24 801 2338
NR 36.22 401 1169
NR 30.22 268 780
Penguin 4/0 107.2 6x0.1878 1x0.1878 0.1939 0.1662 0.563 14.3 290.8 197.4 93.4 67.88 32.12 8400 37.4 RW 48.24 803 1853
NR 36.22 401 927
NR 30.22 268 617
Owl 266.8 135.2 6x0.2109 7x0.0703 0.2368 0.2096 0.633 16.1 341.0 249 92 73.01 26.99 9500 42.3 RM 68.38 2237 4407
RW 60.32 1118 2204
RW 48.24 559 1102
Waxwing 266.8 135.2 18x0.1217 1x0.1217 0.2210 0.2094 0.609 15.5 289.0 250 39 86.43 13.57 7000 31.1 RM 68.38 1882 4377
RW 66.36 1882 4377
RW 50.32 941 2188
Spoonbill 266.8 135.2 22x0.1101 7x0.0612 0.2300 0.2095 0.624 15.9 320.0 250 70 78.20 21.80 8800 39.1 RM 68.38 1275 2668
RW 60.32 1275 2668
RW 50.32 851 1778
Scaup 266.8 135.2 24x0.1054 7x0.0703 0.2366 0.2094 0.633 16.1 342.0 250 92 73.11 26.89 10100 44.9 RM 68.38 1481 2902
RW 66.36 1481 2902
RW 60.32 989 1935
Partridge 266.8 135.2 26x0.1013 7x0.0788 0.2437 0.2095 0.642 16.3 366.0 250 116 68.42 31.58 11300 50.3 RW 60.32 1719 3148
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (5) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. OHMS/1000 FT MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (4) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (6) FT (7) 1000 FT (7)
Turkey 6 13.3 6x0.0661 1x0.0661 0.0240 0.0206 0.198 5.04 0.658 0.671 0.804 95 0.0064 0.1163 0.7512

Swan 4 21.1 6x0.0834 1x0.0834 0.0382 0.0328 0.250 6.36 0.414 0.422 0.505 125 0.0080 0.1109 0.7148

Swanate 4 21.1 7x0.0772 1x0.1029 0.0411 0.0328 0.257 6.54 0.414 0.422 0.505 125 0.0085 0.1096 0.7104

Sparrow 2 33.6 6x0.1052 1x0.1052 0.0608 0.0522 0.316 8.01 0.260 0.265 0.318 165 0.0101 0.1056 0.6785

Sparate 2 33.6 7x0.0974 1x0.1299 0.0654 0.0522 0.325 8.24 0.260 0.265 0.318 165 0.0107 0.1043 0.6741

Robin 1 42.4 6x0.1181 1x0.1181 0.0767 0.0657 0.354 9.00 0.206 0.210 0.252 190 0.0113 0.1029 0.6603

Raven 1/0 53.5 6x0.1327 1x0.1327 0.0968 0.0830 0.398 10.1 0.163 0.167 0.200 220 0.0127 0.1003 0.6421

Quail 2/0 67.4 6x0.1489 1x0.1489 0.1219 0.1045 0.447 11.3 0.130 0.132 0.158 250 0.0143 0.0976 0.6240

Pigeon 3/0 85.0 6x0.1672 1x0.1672 0.1537 0.1317 0.502 12.7 0.103 0.105 0.126 285 0.0161 0.0950 0.6059

Penguin 4/0 107.2 6x0.1878 1x0.1878 0.1939 0.1662 0.563 14.3 0.0816 0.0833 0.100 325 0.0180 0.0923 0.5877

Owl 266.8 135.1876 6x0.2109 7x0.0703 0.2368 0.2096 0.633 16.1 0.0647 0.0661 0.0791 385 0.0202 0.0896 0.5695

Waxwing 266.8 135.2 18x0.1217 1x0.1217 0.2210 0.2094 0.609 15.5 0.0649 0.0664 0.0794 410 0.0197 0.0903 0.5756

Spoonbill 266.8 135.2 22x0.1101 7x0.0612 0.2300 0.2095 0.624 15.9 0.0650 0.0664 0.0795 410 0.0207 0.0891 0.5717

Scaup 266.8 135.2 24x0.1054 7x0.0703 0.2366 0.2094 0.633 16.1 0.0650 0.0664 0.0795 415 0.0212 0.0886 0.5695

Partridge 266.8 135.2 26x0.1013 7x0.0788 0.2437 0.2095 0.642 16.3 0.0651 0.0665 0.0796 415 0.0217 0.0880 0.5673
(4) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(5) Based on a conductivity of 61.0% IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and ignores the effects of the steel core. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by
3.281.
(6) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 32˚C ambient temperature, 1.98 ft/sec (0.6 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 95.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(7) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by
0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS STRENGTH STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR WT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL LB kN REEL DESIG. kg M
Junco 266.8 135.2 30x0.0943 7x0.0943 0.2584 0.2095 0.660 16.8 416.0 250 166 60.20 39.80 13700 60.9 RM 68.38 2254 3624
RW 66.36 2254 3624
Phoebe 300.0 152.0 18x0.1291 1x0.1291 0.2487 0.2356 0.646 16.4 325.0 281 44 86.41 13.59 7900 35.1 RW 66.36 1887 3901
RW 60.32 943 1951
Piper 300.0 152.0 30x0.1000 7x0.1000 0.2906 0.2356 0.700 17.8 468.0 282 186 60.20 39.80 15200 67.6 RMT 84.36 3392 4870
RW 60.32 1696 2435
Ostrich 300.0 152.0 26x0.1074 7x0.0835 0.2739 0.2355 0.680 17.3 411.0 282 130 68.45 31.55 12700 56.5 RW 60.32 1717 2801
Merlin 336.4 170.5 18x0.1367 1x0.1367 0.2789 0.2642 0.684 17.4 364.0 315 49 86.42 13.58 8900 39.6 RM 68.38 1885 3472
RW 66.36 1885 3472
RW 50.32 943 1736
Woodcock 336.4 170.5 22x0.1237 7x0.0687 0.2903 0.2644 0.701 17.8 403.0 315 88 78.21 21.79 10900 48.5 RMT 84.36 2549 4230
RW 60.32 1275 2115
Widgeon 336.4 170.5 24x0.1184 7x0.0789 0.2985 0.2642 0.710 18.0 431.0 315 116 73.13 26.87 12300 54.7 RMT 84.36 2971 4611
RW 60.32 1486 2306
Linnet 336.4 170.5 26x0.1137 7x0.0884 0.3072 0.2643 0.720 18.3 461.0 316 145 68.46 31.54 14000 62.3 RMT 84.36 3438 4995
RW 60.32 1717 2498
Oriole 336.4 170.5 30x0.1059 7x0.1059 0.3259 0.2642 0.741 18.8 525.0 316 209 60.20 39.80 17100 76.1 RMT 84.36 3383 4319
RM 60.32 1692 2159
Chickadee 397.5 201.4 18x0.1486 1x0.1486 0.3295 0.3122 0.743 18.9 431.0 372 58 86.42 13.58 10200 45.4 RM 68.38 1882 2935
RW 66.36 1882 2935
RW 50.32 941 1468
Stork 397.5 201.4 22x0.1344 7x0.0747 0.3428 0.3121 0.762 19.3 477.0 373 104 78.20 21.80 12900 57.4 RMT 84.36 2542 3575
RW 60.32 1272 1788
Brant 397.5 201.4 24x0.1287 7x0.0858 0.3527 0.3122 0.772 19.6 510.0 373 137 73.11 26.89 14600 64.9 RMT 84.36 2964 3898
RW 60.32 1483 1949
Ibis 397.5 201.4 26x0.1236 7x0.0961 0.3630 0.3123 0.783 19.9 545.0 373 172 68.46 31.54 16100 71.6 RMT 84.36 3436 4227
RW 60.32 1717 2114
Lark 397.5 201.4 30x0.1151 7x0.1151 0.3850 0.3121 0.806 20.5 620.0 373 247 60.21 39.79 20000 89.0 RM 68.38 2252 2432
RW 66.36 2252 2432
Pelican 477.0 241.7 18x0.1628 1x0.1628 0.3955 0.3747 0.814 20.7 517.0 447 70 86.42 13.58 12300 54.7 RM 68.38 1882 2447
RW 66.36 1882 2447
RW 50.32 941 1224
Toucan 477.0 241.7 22x0.1472 7x0.0818 0.4112 0.3744 0.834 21.2 572.0 447 125 78.21 21.79 15500 68.9 RMT 84.36 2549 2984
RW 60.32 1275 1492
Flicker 477.0 241.7 24x0.1410 7x0.0940 0.4233 0.3747 0.846 21.5 612.0 447 165 73.11 26.89 17300 77.0 RMT 84.36 2964 3249
RW 60.32 1481 1625
Hawk 477.0 241.7 26x0.1354 7x0.1053 0.4357 0.3747 0.858 21.8 654.0 448 206 68.45 31.55 19300 85.8 RMT 84.36 3429 3523
RW 60.32 1715 1762
Hen 477.0 241.7 30x0.1261 7x0.1261 0.4621 0.3747 0.883 22.4 744.0 448 296 60.20 39.80 23200 103 RM 68.38 2250 2027
RW 66.36 2250 2027
Heron 500.0 253.4 30x0.1291 7x0.1291 0.4843 0.3927 0.904 23.0 780.0 469 310 60.20 39.80 24300 108.1 RM 68.38 2250 1934
Osprey 556.5 282.0 18x0.1758 1x0.1758 0.4612 0.4369 0.879 22.3 603.0 521 82 86.43 13.57 14300 63.6 RM 68.38 1885 2100
RW 66.36 1885 2100
RW 50.32 941 1050
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (5) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. OHMS/1000 FT MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (4) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (6) FT (7) 1000 FT (7)
Junco 266.8 135.2 30x0.0943 7x0.0943 0.2584 0.2095 0.660 16.8 0.0651 0.0665 0.0796 415 0.0227 0.0870 0.5629

Phoebe 300.0 152.0 18x0.1291 1x0.1291 0.2487 0.2356 0.646 16.4 0.0577 0.0591 0.0707 440 0.0209 0.0889 0.5664

Piper 300.0 152.0 30x0.1000 7x0.1000 0.2906 0.2356 0.700 17.8 0.0579 0.0591 0.0708 450 0.0241 0.0856 0.5537

Ostrich 300.0 152.0 26x0.1074 7x0.0835 0.2739 0.2355 0.680 17.3 0.0579 0.0592 0.0708 445 0.0230 0.0867 0.5582
Merlin 336.4 170.5 18x0.1367 1x0.1367 0.2789 0.2642 0.684 17.4 0.0515 0.0527 0.0631 475 0.0221 0.0876 0.5574

Woodcock 336.4 170.5 22x0.1237 7x0.0687 0.2903 0.2644 0.701 17.8 0.0516 0.0527 0.0631 475 0.0232 0.0865 0.5535

Widgeon 336.4 170.5 24x0.1184 7x0.0789 0.2985 0.2642 0.710 18.0 0.0516 0.0527 0.0631 475 0.0238 0.0859 0.5514

Linnet 336.4 170.5 26x0.1137 7x0.0884 0.3072 0.2643 0.720 18.3 0.0516 0.0528 0.0632 480 0.0244 0.0854 0.5492

Oriole 336.4 170.5 30x0.1059 7x0.1059 0.3259 0.2642 0.741 18.8 0.0516 0.0528 0.0632 480 0.0255 0.0843 0.5447

Chickadee 397.5 201.4 18x0.1486 1x0.1486 0.3295 0.3122 0.743 18.9 0.0436 0.0447 0.0534 525 0.0240 0.0857 0.5443

Stork 397.5 201.4 22x0.1344 7x0.0747 0.3428 0.3121 0.762 19.3 0.0436 0.0447 0.0535 530 0.0252 0.0846 0.5404

Brant 397.5 201.4 24x0.1287 7x0.0858 0.3527 0.3122 0.772 19.6 0.0436 0.0447 0.0534 530 0.0259 0.0840 0.5383

Ibis 397.5 201.4 26x0.1236 7x0.0961 0.3630 0.3123 0.783 19.9 0.0437 0.0447 0.0535 530 0.0265 0.0835 0.5361

Lark 397.5 201.4 30x0.1151 7x0.1151 0.3850 0.3121 0.806 20.5 0.0437 0.0447 0.0535 535 0.0277 0.0824 0.5316

Pelican 477.0 241.7 18x0.1628 1x0.1628 0.3955 0.3747 0.814 20.7 0.0363 0.0373 0.0446 590 0.0263 0.0836 0.5301

Toucan 477.0 241.7 22x0.1472 7x0.0818 0.4112 0.3744 0.834 21.2 0.0364 0.0373 0.0446 590 0.0276 0.0825 0.5262

Flicker 477.0 241.7 24x0.1410 7x0.0940 0.4233 0.3747 0.846 21.5 0.0364 0.0373 0.0446 595 0.0283 0.0819 0.5240

Hawk 477.0 241.7 26x0.1354 7x0.1053 0.4357 0.3747 0.858 21.8 0.0364 0.0373 0.0446 595 0.0290 0.0814 0.5218

Hen 477.0 241.7 30x0.1261 7x0.1261 0.4621 0.3747 0.883 22.4 0.0364 0.0373 0.0446 600 0.0304 0.0803 0.5174

Heron 500.0 253.4 30x0.1291 7x0.1291 0.4843 0.3927 0.904 23.0 0.0347 0.0356 0.0425 620 0.0311 0.0797 0.5137
Osprey 556.5 282.0 18x0.1758 1x0.1758 0.4612 0.4369 0.879 22.3 0.0311 0.0320 0.0383 645 0.0284 0.0818 0.5180

(4) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(5) Based on a conductivity of 61.0% IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and ignores the effects of the steel core. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by
3.281.
(6) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 32˚C ambient temperature, 1.98 ft/sec (0.6 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 95.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(7) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by
0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS STRENGTH STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR WT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL LB kN REEL DESIG. kg M
Sapsucker 556.5 282.0 22x0.1590 7x0.0883 0.4800 0.4372 0.901 22.9 667.0 522 145 78.24 21.76 17700 78.7 RMT 84.36 2547 2557
RW 60.32 1272 1279
Parakeet 556.5 282.0 24x0.1523 7x0.1015 0.4939 0.4372 0.914 23.2 714.0 522 192 73.12 26.88 19800 88.1 RMT 84.36 2969 2786
RW 60.32 1483 1393
Dove 556.5 282.0 26x0.1463 7x0.1138 0.5083 0.4371 0.927 23.5 764.0 522 241 68.42 31.58 22500 100 RMT 84.36 3438 3020
RW 60.32 1719 1510
Eagle 556.5 282.0 30x0.1362 7x0.1362 0.5391 0.4371 0.953 24.2 868.0 522 345 60.20 39.80 27000 120 RM 68.38 2250 1737
RW 66.36 2250 1737
-none- 605.0 306.6 22x0.1658 7x0.0921 0.5216 0.4750 0.940 23.9 725.0 567 158 78.22 21.78 19100 85.0 RW 66.36 1907 1768
Peacock 605.0 306.6 24x0.1588 7x0.1059 0.5370 0.4753 0.953 24.2 776.0 567 209 73.10 26.90 21600 96.1 RMT 84.36 2971 2563
RW 60.32 1486 1282
Squab 605.0 306.6 26x0.1525 7x0.1186 0.5522 0.4749 0.966 24.5 830.0 568 262 68.44 31.56 24200 108 RMT 84.36 3438 2777
RW 60.32 1719 1388
Wood Duck 605.0 306.6 30x0.1420 7x0.1420 0.5860 0.4751 0.994 25.2 943.0 568 375 60.20 39.80 29400 131 RM 68.38 2250 1599
RW 66.36 2250 1599
Duck 605.0 306.6 54x0.1058 7x0.1058 0.5366 0.4750 0.953 24.2 777.0 569 208 73.19 26.81 22600 101 RMT 90.45 5017 4339
RM 68.38 2508 2169
Kingbird 636.0 322.3 18x0.1880 1x0.1880 0.5274 0.4997 0.940 23.9 689.0 596 94 86.42 13.58 16400 72.9 RMT 84.36 2835 2761
RM 68.38 1885 1835
RW 66.36 1885 1835
RW 50.32 941 917
Goldfinch 636.0 322.3 22x0.1700 7x0.0944 0.5483 0.4994 0.963 24.5 762.0 596 166 78.23 21.77 20100 89.4 RMT 84.45 3822 3356
RMT 84.36 2547 2237
RW 60.32 1275 1119
Rook 636.0 322.3 24x0.1628 7x0.1085 0.5643 0.4996 0.977 24.8 816.0 596 219 73.12 26.88 22700 101 RMT 84.45 4452 3657
RMT 84.36 2969 2438
RW 60.32 1483 1219
Grosbeak 636.0 322.3 26x0.1564 7x0.1216 0.5808 0.4995 0.990 25.2 872.0 597 275 68.44 31.56 24900 111 RMT 90.45 5157 3965
RMT 84.36 3438 2642
RW 60.32 1719 1321
Scoter 636.0 322.3 30x0.1456 7x0.1456 0.6160 0.4995 1.019 25.9 992.0 597 395 60.20 39.80 30900 137 RMT 96.60 6772 4578
RM 68.38 2257 1525
Egret 636.0 322.3 30x0.1456 19x0.0874 0.6135 0.4995 1.019 25.9 987.0 601 387 60.83 39.17 31500 140 RMT 96.60 6697 4560
RMT 84.45 4468 3042
RM 68.38 2234 1521
RW 66.36 2234 1521
Goose 636.0 322.3 54x0.1085 7x0.1085 0.5640 0.4993 0.977 24.8 817.0 598 219 73.18 26.82 23400 104 RMT 90.45 5020 4128
RM 68.38 2509 2063
Flamingo 666.6 337.8 24x0.1667 7x0.1111 0.5917 0.5238 1.000 25.4 855.0 625 230 73.12 26.88 23800 106 RMT 84.45 4461 3493
RMT 84.36 2969 2326
RW 60.32 1486 1163
Gannet 666.6 337.8 26x0.1601 7x0.1245 0.6086 0.5234 1.014 25.8 914.0 626 289 68.44 31.56 26100 116 RMT 90.45 5162 3782
RMT 84.36 3445 2524
RW 60.32 1721 1262
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (5) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. OHMS/1000 FT MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (4) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (6) FT (7) 1000 FT (7)
Sapsucker 556.5 282.0 22x0.1590 7x0.0883 0.4800 0.4372 0.901 22.9 0.0312 0.0320 0.0383 650 0.0298 0.0807 0.5141

Parakeet 556.5 282.0 24x0.1523 7x0.1015 0.4939 0.4372 0.914 23.2 0.0312 0.0320 0.0383 655 0.0306 0.0801 0.5120

Dove 556.5 282.0 26x0.1463 7x0.1138 0.5083 0.4371 0.927 23.5 0.0312 0.0320 0.0383 655 0.0313 0.0796 0.5098

Eagle 556.5 282.0 30x0.1362 7x0.1362 0.5391 0.4371 0.953 24.2 0.0312 0.0320 0.0383 660 0.0328 0.0785 0.5053

-none- 605.0 306.6 22x0.1658 7x0.0921 0.5216 0.4750 0.940 23.9 0.0287 0.0295 0.0352 685 0.0311 0.0797 0.5076
Peacock 605.0 306.6 24x0.1588 7x0.1059 0.5370 0.4753 0.953 24.2 0.0287 0.0295 0.0352 690 0.0319 0.0792 0.5054

Squab 605.0 306.6 26x0.1525 7x0.1186 0.5522 0.4749 0.966 24.5 0.0287 0.0295 0.0352 690 0.0327 0.0786 0.5032

Wood Duck 605.0 306.6 30x0.1420 7x0.1420 0.5860 0.4751 0.994 25.2 0.0287 0.0294 0.0352 695 0.0342 0.0776 0.4987

Duck 605.0 306.6 54x0.1058 7x0.1058 0.5366 0.4750 0.953 24.2 0.0288 0.0296 0.0353 690 0.0321 0.0790 0.5054

Kingbird 636.0 322.3 18x0.1880 1x0.1880 0.5274 0.4997 0.940 23.9 0.0272 0.0281 0.0335 705 0.0304 0.0803 0.5075

Goldfinch 636.0 322.3 22x0.1700 7x0.0944 0.5483 0.4994 0.963 24.5 0.0273 0.0281 0.0335 710 0.0319 0.0792 0.5036

Rook 636.0 322.3 24x0.1628 7x0.1085 0.5643 0.4996 0.977 24.8 0.0273 0.0281 0.0335 710 0.0327 0.0786 0.5015

Grosbeak 636.0 322.3 26x0.1564 7x0.1216 0.5808 0.4995 0.990 25.2 0.0273 0.0281 0.0335 715 0.0335 0.0781 0.4993

Scoter 636.0 322.3 30x0.1456 7x0.1456 0.6160 0.4995 1.019 25.9 0.0273 0.0280 0.0335 720 0.0351 0.0770 0.4948

Egret 636.0 322.3 30x0.1456 19x0.0874 0.6135 0.4995 1.019 25.9 0.0273 0.0280 0.0335 715 0.0351 0.0770 0.4948

Goose 636.0 322.3 54x0.1085 7x0.1085 0.5640 0.4993 0.977 24.8 0.0274 0.0281 0.0336 710 0.0330 0.0784 0.5015

Flamingo 666.6 337.8 24x0.1667 7x0.1111 0.5917 0.5238 1.000 25.4 0.0260 0.0268 0.0320 730 0.0335 0.0781 0.4978

Gannet 666.6 337.8 26x0.1601 7x0.1245 0.6086 0.5234 1.014 25.8 0.0261 0.0268 0.0320 735 0.0343 0.0775 0.4956

(4) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(5) Based on a conductivity of 61.0% IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and ignores the effects of the steel core. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by
3.281.
(6) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 32˚C ambient temperature, 1.98 ft/sec (0.6 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 95.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(7) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by
0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS STRENGTH STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR WT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL LB kN REEL DESIG. kg M
-none- 666.6 337.8 42x0.1260 7x0.0700 0.5506 0.5237 0.966 24.5 717.0 626 91 87.28 12.72 17500 78 RMT 84.36 3252 3048
Gull 666.6 337.8 54x0.1111 7x0.1111 0.5914 0.5235 1.000 25.4 857.0 627 230 73.17 26.83 24500 109 RMT 90.45 5015 3932
RM 68.38 2511 1969
Stilt 715.5 362.5 24x0.1727 7x0.1151 0.6350 0.5622 1.036 26.3 918.0 671 247 73.12 26.88 25500 113 RMT 84.45 4454 3249
RMT 84.36 2967 2164
RW 60.32 1483 1082
Starling 715.5 362.5 26x0.1659 7x0.1290 0.6535 0.5620 1.051 26.7 982.0 672 310 68.43 31.57 28000 125 RMT 90.45 5155 3520
RMT 84.36 3441 2350
RW 60.32 1721 1175
Redwing 715.5 362.5 30x0.1544 19x0.0926 0.6897 0.5617 1.081 27.5 1110 676 434 60.88 39.12 34600 154 RMT 96.60 6691 4054
RMT 84.45 4468 2706
RM 68.38 2234 1353
RW 66.36 2234 1353
-none- 715.5 362.5 42x0.1305 7x0.0725 0.5907 0.5618 1.001 25.4 770.0 672 98 87.28 12.72 18800 84 RMT 84.36 3276 2859
Crow 715.5 362.5 54x0.1151 7x0.1151 0.6347 0.5619 1.036 26.3 919.0 673 247 73.17 26.83 26300 117 RMT 90.45 5019 3670
RM 68.38 2509 1835
Macaw 795.0 402.8 42x0.1376 7x0.0764 0.6566 0.6245 1.055 26.8 855.0 746 109 87.29 12.71 20800 93 RMT 90.45 4359 3414
RM 68.38 2180 1707
RW 60.32 1452 1137
Tern 795.0 402.8 45x0.1329 7x0.0886 0.6674 0.6243 1.063 27.0 893.0 747 146 83.63 16.37 22700 101 RMT 96.60 7307 5486
RMT 90.45 4872 3657
RM 68.38 2436 1829
RW 60.32 1624 1219
Puffin 795.0 402.8 22x0.1901 7x0.1056 0.6857 0.6244 1.077 27.4 953.0 745 208 78.22 21.78 25100 112 RMT 84.45 3819 2682
RMT 84.36 2549 1789
RW 60.32 1275 895
Cuckoo 795.0 402.8 24x0.1820 7x0.1213 0.7053 0.6244 1.092 27.7 1019 745 274 73.13 26.87 27800 124 RMT 84.45 4459 2929
RMT 84.36 2969 1951
RW 60.32 1486 975
Condor 795.0 402.8 54x0.1213 7x0.1213 0.7050 0.6241 1.092 27.7 1022 748 274 73.18 26.82 28300 126 RMT 96.60 8677 5706
RMT 90.45 5341 3511
Drake 795.0 402.8 26x0.1749 7x0.1360 0.7263 0.6247 1.107 28.1 1091 746 344 68.43 31.57 31200 139 RMT 90.45 5155 3170
RMT 84.36 3441 2115
RW 60.32 1721 1058
Mallard 795.0 402.8 30x0.1628 19x0.0977 0.7669 0.6245 1.140 28.9 1234 751 483 60.84 39.16 38400 171 RMT 96.60 6492 3536
RMT 84.45 4466 2432
RM 68.38 2234 1216
-none- 874.5 443.1 42x0.1443 7x0.0802 0.7222 0.6869 1.106 28.1 941 821 120 87.27 12.73 22900 102 RMT 84.36 3276 2339
Crane 874.5 443.1 54x0.1273 7x0.1273 0.7760 0.6870 1.145 29.1 1124 822 302 73.16 26.84 31200 139 RMT 90.45 5022 3002
RM 68.38 2511 1501
-none- 900.0 456.0 42x0.1464 7x0.0813 0.7433 0.7070 1.122 28.5 971 848 123 87.29 12.71 23600 105 RMT 84.36 3273 2265
Ruddy 900.0 456.0 45x0.1414 7x0.0943 0.7556 0.7067 1.131 28.7 1011 845 166 83.62 16.38 25500 113 RMT 96.60 7301 4843
RMT 90.45 4867 3228
RM 68.38 2434 1614
RW 60.32 1622 1076
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (5) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. OHMS/1000 FT MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (4) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (6) FT (7) 1000 FT (7)
-none- 666.6 337.8 42x0.1260 7x0.0700 0.5506 0.5237 0.966 24.5 0.0261 0.0269 0.0321 725 0.0317 0.0793 0.5033
Gull 666.6 337.8 54x0.1111 7x0.1111 0.5914 0.5235 1.000 25.4 0.0261 0.0269 0.0321 730 0.0337 0.0779 0.4978

Stilt 715.5 362.5 24x0.1727 7x0.1151 0.6350 0.5622 1.036 26.3 0.0242 0.0250 0.0298 765 0.0347 0.0773 0.4923

Starling 715.5 362.5 26x0.1659 7x0.1290 0.6535 0.5620 1.051 26.7 0.0243 0.0250 0.0299 765 0.0355 0.0767 0.4901

Redwing 715.5 362.5 30x0.1544 19x0.0926 0.6897 0.5617 1.081 27.5 0.0236 0.0243 0.0290 770 0.0369 0.0758 0.4856

-none- 715.5 362.5 42x0.1305 7x0.0725 0.5907 0.5618 1.001 25.4 0.0243 0.0251 0.0299 755 0.0329 0.0785 0.4977
Crow 715.5 362.5 54x0.1151 7x0.1151 0.6347 0.5619 1.036 26.3 0.0243 0.0251 0.0299 765 0.0350 0.0771 0.4923

Macaw 795.0 402.8 42x0.1376 7x0.0764 0.6566 0.6245 1.055 26.8 0.0218 0.0227 0.0270 810 0.0346 0.0773 0.4895

Tern 795.0 402.8 45x0.1329 7x0.0886 0.6674 0.6243 1.063 27.0 0.0219 0.0227 0.0270 810 0.0352 0.0769 0.4882

Puffin 795.0 402.8 22x0.1901 7x0.1056 0.6857 0.6244 1.077 27.4 0.0218 0.0226 0.0269 815 0.0357 0.0766 0.4862

Cuckoo 795.0 402.8 24x0.1820 7x0.1213 0.7053 0.6244 1.092 27.7 0.0218 0.0225 0.0269 815 0.0366 0.0760 0.4840

Condor 795.0 402.8 54x0.1213 7x0.1213 0.7050 0.6241 1.092 27.7 0.0219 0.0226 0.0270 815 0.0368 0.0759 0.4840

Drake 795.0 402.8 26x0.1749 7x0.1360 0.7263 0.6247 1.107 28.1 0.0218 0.0225 0.0269 820 0.0375 0.0755 0.4818

Mallard 795.0 402.8 30x0.1628 19x0.0977 0.7669 0.6245 1.140 28.9 0.0218 0.0225 0.0269 825 0.0392 0.0744 0.4773

-none- 874.5 443.1 42x0.1443 7x0.0802 0.7222 0.6869 1.106 28.1 0.0199 0.0207 0.0246 855 0.0363 0.0762 0.4820
Crane 874.5 443.1 54x0.1273 7x0.1273 0.7760 0.6870 1.145 29.1 0.0199 0.0206 0.0246 865 0.0386 0.0748 0.4766

-none- 900.0 456.0 42x0.1464 7x0.0813 0.7433 0.7070 1.122 28.5 0.0193 0.0201 0.0239 870 0.0369 0.0758 0.4797
Ruddy 900.0 456.0 45x0.1414 7x0.0943 0.7556 0.7067 1.131 28.7 0.0193 0.0201 0.0239 875 0.0374 0.0755 0.4785

(4) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(5) Based on a conductivity of 61.0% IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and ignores the effects of the steel core. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by
3.281.
(6) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 32˚C ambient temperature, 1.98 ft/sec (0.6 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 95.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(7) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by
0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS STRENGTH STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR WT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL LB kN REEL DESIG. kg M
Canary 900.0 456.0 54x0.1291 7x0.1291 0.7985 0.7069 1.162 29.5 1157 846 310 73.17 26.83 32000 142 RMT 96.60 8689 5041
RMT 90.45 5348 3103
Phoenix 954.0 483.4 42x0.1507 7x0.0837 0.7877 0.7492 1.155 29.3 1026 896 130 87.29 12.71 24500 109 RMT 90.45 4355 2847
RM 68.38 2177 1423
Rail 954.0 483.4 45x0.1456 7x0.0971 0.8011 0.7493 1.165 29.6 1072 896 176 83.62 16.38 27000 120 RMT 96.60 7307 4572
RMT 90.45 4872 3048
RM 68.38 2436 1524
RW 60.32 1624 1016
Towhee 954.0 483.4 48x0.1410 7x0.1097 0.8156 0.7495 1.175 29.8 1120 896 224 80.00 20.00 29400 131 RMT 96.60 8151 4877
RMT 90.45 5434 3252
RMT 84.36 2717 1626
Redbird 954.0 483.4 24x0.1994 7x0.1329 0.8466 0.7495 1.196 30.4 1223 895 329 73.12 26.88 33400 149 RMT 84.45 4457 2438
RMT 84.36 2969 1625
Cardinal 954.0 483.4 54x0.1329 7x0.1329 0.8462 0.7491 1.196 30.4 1226 897 329 73.18 26.82 34000 151 RMT 96.60 8682 4755
RMT 90.45 5343 2926
Snowbird 1033.5 523.7 42x0.1569 7x0.0872 0.8535 0.8117 1.203 30.5 1112 970 142 87.27 12.73 26500 118 RMT 90.45 4359 2624
RM 68.38 2180 1312
Ortolan 1033.5 523.7 45x0.1515 7x0.1010 0.8677 0.8116 1.212 30.8 1161 971 190 83.64 16.36 28700 128 RMT 96.60 7307 4221
RMT 90.45 4869 2813
RM 68.38 2434 1407
RW 60.32 1622 937
Whooper 1033.5 523.7 48x0.1467 7x0.1141 0.8830 0.8114 1.223 31.1 1213 971 242 80.02 19.98 31800 141 RMT 96.60 8140 4502
RMT 90.45 5430 3002
RMT 84.36 2715 1501
Curlew 1033.5 523.7 54x0.1383 7x0.1383 0.9167 0.8116 1.245 31.6 1328 972 356 73.18 26.82 36800 164 RMT 96.60 8682 4389
RMT 90.45 5348 2703
Beaumont 1113.0 564.0 42x0.1628 7x0.0904 0.9192 0.8742 1.248 31.7 1197 1045 152 87.29 12.71 28300 126 RMT 96.60 6536 3657
(Avocet) RMT 90.45 4359 2438
RM 68.38 2180 1219
Bullfinch 1113.0 564.0 48x0.1523 7x0.1185 0.9516 0.8744 1.269 32.2 1307 1046 261 80.00 20.00 33700 150 RMT 96.60 8140 4176
RMT 90.45 5432 2786
RMT 84.36 2715 1393
Finch 1113.0 564.0 54x0.1436 19x0.0862 0.9851 0.8742 1.292 32.8 1423 1047 377 73.53 26.47 40400 180 RMT 96.60 8634 4057
RMT 90.45 5318 2499
Oxbird 1192.5 604.2 42x0.1685 7x0.0936 0.9847 0.9366 1.292 32.8 1283 1119 163 87.28 12.72 30400 135 RMT 96.60 6534 3414
RMT 90.45 4357 2277
RM 68.38 2180 1138
Bunting 1192.5 604.2 45x0.1628 7x0.1085 1.0014 0.9367 1.302 33.1 1339 1120 219 83.64 16.36 33100 147 RMT 96.60 7305 3657
RMT 90.45 4869 2438
RM 68.38 2436 1219
RW 60.32 1622 812
Cormorant 1192.5 604.2 48x0.1576 7x0.1226 1.0190 0.9364 1.313 33.4 1400 1120 280 80.01 19.99 35600 158 RMT 96.60 8147 3901
RMT 90.45 5430 2600
RMT 84.36 2715 1300
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (5) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. OHMS/1000 FT MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (4) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (6) FT (7) 1000 FT (7)
Canary 900.0 456.0 54x0.1291 7x0.1291 0.7985 0.7069 1.162 29.5 0.0193 0.0200 0.0239 880 0.0392 0.0744 0.4743

Phoenix 954.0 483.4 42x0.1507 7x0.0837 0.7877 0.7492 1.155 29.3 0.0182 0.0190 0.0226 905 0.0380 0.0752 0.4752

Rail 954.0 483.4 45x0.1456 7x0.0971 0.8011 0.7493 1.165 29.6 0.0182 0.0190 0.0226 905 0.0385 0.0748 0.4739

Towhee 954.0 483.4 48x0.1410 7x0.1097 0.8156 0.7495 1.175 29.8 0.0182 0.0190 0.0226 910 0.0391 0.0745 0.4726

Redbird 954.0 483.4 24x0.1994 7x0.1329 0.8466 0.7495 1.196 30.4 0.0182 0.0189 0.0225 915 0.0400 0.0739 0.4697

Cardinal 954.0 483.4 54x0.1329 7x0.1329 0.8462 0.7491 1.196 30.4 0.0182 0.0189 0.0226 915 0.0404 0.0738 0.4697

Snowbird 1033.5 523.7 42x0.1569 7x0.0872 0.8535 0.8117 1.203 30.5 0.0168 0.0176 0.0209 950 0.0395 0.0743 0.4689

Ortolan 1033.5 523.7 45x0.1515 7x0.1010 0.8677 0.8116 1.212 30.8 0.0168 0.0176 0.0209 950 0.0401 0.0739 0.4676

Whooper 1033.5 523.7 48x0.1467 7x0.1141 0.8830 0.8114 1.223 31.1 0.0168 0.0176 0.0209 955 0.0407 0.0736 0.4663

Curlew 1033.5 523.7 54x0.1383 7x0.1383 0.9167 0.8116 1.245 31.6 0.0168 0.0175 0.0209 960 0.0420 0.0728 0.4635

Beaumont 1113.0 564.0 42x0.1628 7x0.0904 0.9192 0.8742 1.248 31.7 0.0156 0.0164 0.0195 990 0.0410 0.0734 0.4631
(Avocet)

Bullfinch 1113.0 564.0 48x0.1523 7x0.1185 0.9516 0.8744 1.269 32.2 0.0156 0.0164 0.0195 1000 0.0423 0.0727 0.4605

Finch 1113.0 564.0 54x0.1436 19x0.0862 0.9851 0.8742 1.292 32.8 0.0156 0.0163 0.0194 1005 0.0436 0.0720 0.4577

Oxbird 1192.5 604.2 42x0.1685 7x0.0936 0.9847 0.9366 1.292 32.8 0.0146 0.0154 0.0183 1035 0.0424 0.0726 0.4577

Bunting 1192.5 604.2 45x0.1628 7x0.1085 1.0014 0.9367 1.302 33.1 0.0146 0.0154 0.0182 1035 0.0431 0.0723 0.4564

Cormorant 1192.5 604.2 48x0.1576 7x0.1226 1.0190 0.9364 1.313 33.4 0.0146 0.0154 0.0182 1040 0.0437 0.0719 0.4551

(4) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(5) Based on a conductivity of 61.0% IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and ignores the effects of the steel core. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by
3.281.
(6) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 32˚C ambient temperature, 1.98 ft/sec (0.6 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 95.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(7) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by
0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS STRENGTH STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR WT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL LB kN REEL DESIG. kg M
Grackle 1192.5 604.2 54x0.1486 19x0.0892 1.0553 0.9366 1.338 34.0 1525 1121 403 73.54 26.46 42600 189 RMT 96.60 8630 3785
RMT 90.45 5697 2499
Scissortail 1272.0 644.5 42x0.1740 7x0.0967 1.0502 0.9988 1.334 33.9 1368 1194 174 87.28 12.72 32400 144 RMT 96.60 6534 3200
RMT 90.45 4357 2133
RM 68.38 2177 1067
Bittern 1272.0 644.5 45x0.1681 7x0.1121 1.0679 0.9988 1.345 34.2 1429 1195 234 83.63 16.37 35300 157 RMT 96.60 7307 3429
RMT 90.45 4872 2286
RM 68.38 2436 1143
RW 60.32 1624 762
Diver 1272.0 644.5 48x0.1628 7x0.1266 1.0873 0.9991 1.357 34.5 1493 1195 298 80.02 19.98 38000 169 RMT 96.60 8142 3657
RMT 90.45 5430 2438
RMT 84.36 2715 1219
Pheasant 1272.0 644.5 54x0.1535 19x0.0921 1.1258 0.9993 1.381 35.1 1626 1196 430 73.55 26.45 44800 199 RMT 96.60 8630 3551
RMT 90.45 5314 2187
Ringdove 1351.5 684.8 42x0.1794 7x0.0997 1.1163 1.0616 1.375 34.9 1454 1269 185 87.27 12.73 34400 153 RMT 96.60 6539 3011
RMT 90.45 4361 2009
RM 68.38 2180 1004
Dipper 1351.5 684.8 45x0.1733 7x0.1155 1.1348 1.0614 1.386 35.2 1518 1270 248 83.64 16.36 37500 167 RMT 96.60 7301 3228
RMT 90.45 4867 2152
RM 68.38 2434 1076
RW 60.32 1624 718
-none- 1351.5 684.8 48x0.1678 7x0.1305 1.1551 1.0615 1.398 35.5 1587 1270 317 80.02 19.98 40300 179 RMT 96.60 8138 3441
RMT 90.45 5427 2295
RMT 84.36 2715 1148
Martin 1351.5 684.8 54x0.1582 19x0.0949 1.1958 1.0614 1.424 36.2 1728 1271 457 73.57 26.43 47600 212 RMT 96.60 8625 3340
RMT 90.45 5316 2059
Popinjay 1431.0 725.1 42x0.1846 7x0.1026 1.1820 1.1241 1.415 35.9 1539 1343 196 87.27 12.73 36500 162 RMT 96.60 6534 2844
RMT 90.45 4357 1896
RM 68.38 2177 948
Bobolink 1431.0 725.1 45x0.1783 7x0.1189 1.2014 1.1237 1.427 36.2 1608 1344 263 83.63 16.37 39700 177 RMT 96.60 7307 3048
RMT 90.45 4869 2031
RM 68.38 2438 1016
Wagtail 1431.0 725.1 48x0.1727 7x0.1343 1.2235 1.1243 1.439 36.5 1680 1344 336 80.01 19.99 42700 190 RMT 96.60 8142 3249
RMT 90.45 5432 2167
RMT 84.36 2715 1084
Plover 1431.0 725.1 54x0.1628 19x0.0977 1.2665 1.1241 1.465 37.2 1830 1346 484 73.55 26.45 50500 225 RMT 96.60 8630 3155
RMT 90.45 5314 1943
-none- 1510.5 765.4 42x0.1896 7x0.1053 1.2472 1.1862 1.454 36.9 1624 1418 206 87.29 12.71 38500 171 RMT 84.45 4346 1798
Nuthatch 1510.5 765.4 45x0.1832 7x0.1221 1.2682 1.1862 1.466 37.2 1697 1419 278 83.64 16.36 41500 185 RMT 96.60 7305 2889
RMT 90.45 4872 1926
RM 68.38 2436 963
Parrot 1510.5 765.4 54x0.1672 19x0.1003 1.3362 1.1861 1.505 38.2 1930 1420 510 73.58 26.42 53200 237 RMT 96.60 8614 2987
RMT 90.45 5309 1841
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (5) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. OHMS/1000 FT MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (4) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (6) FT (7) 1000 FT (7)
Grackle 1192.5 604.2 54x0.1486 19x0.0892 1.0553 0.9366 1.338 34.0 0.0146 0.0153 0.0182 1045 0.0451 0.0712 0.4523

Scissortail 1272.0 644.5 42x0.1740 7x0.0967 1.0502 0.9988 1.334 33.9 0.0137 0.0145 0.0172 1075 0.0438 0.0719 0.4526

Bittern 1272.0 644.5 45x0.1681 7x0.1121 1.0679 0.9988 1.345 34.2 0.0137 0.0145 0.0172 1080 0.0445 0.0715 0.4514

Diver 1272.0 644.5 48x0.1628 7x0.1266 1.0873 0.9991 1.357 34.5 0.0137 0.0145 0.0171 1080 0.0452 0.0712 0.4500

Pheasant 1272.0 644.5 54x0.1535 19x0.0921 1.1258 0.9993 1.381 35.1 0.0137 0.0144 0.0171 1090 0.0466 0.0705 0.4472

Ringdove 1351.5 684.8 42x0.1794 7x0.0997 1.1163 1.0616 1.375 34.9 0.0129 0.0137 0.0162 1115 0.0452 0.0712 0.4479

Dipper 1351.5 684.8 45x0.1733 7x0.1155 1.1348 1.0614 1.386 35.2 0.0129 0.0137 0.0162 1120 0.0459 0.0708 0.4466

-none- 1351.5 684.8 48x0.1678 7x0.1305 1.1551 1.0615 1.398 35.5 0.0129 0.0137 0.0162 1120 0.0466 0.0705 0.4453

Martin 1351.5 684.8 54x0.1582 19x0.0949 1.1958 1.0614 1.424 36.2 0.0129 0.0136 0.0161 1130 0.0480 0.0698 0.4425

Popinjay 1431.0 725.1 42x0.1846 7x0.1026 1.1820 1.1241 1.415 35.9 0.0121 0.0131 0.0154 1155 0.0465 0.0705 0.4434

Bobolink 1431.0 725.1 45x0.1783 7x0.1189 1.2014 1.1237 1.427 36.2 0.0121 0.0130 0.0154 1155 0.0472 0.0702 0.4422

Wagtail 1431.0 725.1 48x0.1727 7x0.1343 1.2235 1.1243 1.439 36.5 0.0121 0.0130 0.0153 1160 0.0479 0.0698 0.4408

Plover 1431.0 725.1 54x0.1628 19x0.0977 1.2665 1.1241 1.465 37.2 0.0122 0.0129 0.0153 1170 0.0494 0.0691 0.4380

-none- 1510.5 765.4 42x0.1896 7x0.1053 1.2472 1.1862 1.454 36.9 0.0115 0.0124 0.0146 1190 0.0478 0.0699 0.4392
Nuthatch 1510.5 765.4 45x0.1832 7x0.1221 1.2682 1.1862 1.466 37.2 0.0115 0.0124 0.0146 1195 0.0485 0.0696 0.4379

Parrot 1510.5 765.4 54x0.1672 19x0.1003 1.3362 1.1861 1.505 38.2 0.0115 0.0123 0.0145 1210 0.0508 0.0685 0.4338

(4) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(5) Based on a conductivity of 61.0% IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and ignores the effects of the steel core. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by
3.281.
(6) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 32˚C ambient temperature, 1.98 ft/sec (0.6 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 95.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(7) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by
0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS STRENGTH STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR WT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL LB kN REEL DESIG. kg M
Ratite 1590.0 805.7 42x0.1946 7x0.1081 1.3133 1.2491 1.492 37.9 1710 1493 218 87.28 12.72 40500 180 RMT 96.60 6534 2560
RMT 90.45 4357 1707
RM 68.38 2177 853
Lapwing 1590.0 805.7 45x0.1880 7x0.1253 1.3354 1.2491 1.504 38.2 1786 1494 292 83.63 16.37 43700 194 RMT 96.60 7307 2743
RMT 90.45 4872 1829
RM 68.38 2436 914
Hornbill 1590.0 805.7 48x0.1820 7x0.1416 1.3590 1.2488 1.517 38.5 1867 1494 373 80.00 20.00 47500 211 RMT 96.60 8147 2926
RMT 90.45 5432 1951
RMT 84.36 2715 975
Falcon 1590.0 805.7 54x0.1716 19x0.1030 1.4072 1.2489 1.544 39.2 2033 1495 538 73.54 26.46 56100 250 RMT 96.60 8632 2841
RMT 90.45 5316 1749
-none- 1590.0 805.7 72x0.1486 7x0.0991 1.3028 1.2488 1.486 37.7 1678 1495 183 89.10 10.90 38800 173 RMT 84.45 3642 1458
Chukar 1780.0 901.9 84x0.1456 19x0.0874 1.5118 1.3978 1.601 40.7 2062 1675 387 81.22 18.78 53800 239 RMT 96.60 8650 2804
Seahawk 1869.0 947.0 68x0.1658 7x0.0921 1.5147 1.4681 1.603 40.7 1915 1757 158 91.75 8.25 42800 190 RMT 96.60 7868 2743
Mockingbird 2034.5 1030.9 72x0.1681 7x0.1121 1.6671 1.5980 1.681 42.7 2147 1913 234 89.10 10.90 49700 221 RMT 96.60 7310 2274
Roadrunner 2057.5 1042.5 76x0.1645 19x0.0768 1.7035 1.6155 1.700 43.2 2234 1935 299 86.61 13.39 53600 238 RMT 96.60 7943 2377
Bluebird 2156.0 1092.4 84x0.1602 19x0.0961 1.8309 1.6931 1.762 44.8 2497 2029 468 81.25 18.75 63300 282 RMT 96.60 8530 2286
Kiwi 2167.0 1098.0 72x0.1735 7x0.1157 1.7758 1.7022 1.735 44.1 2287 2037 249 89.10 10.90 52900 235 RMT 96.60 7303 2133
Thrasher 2312.0 1171.5 76x0.1744 19x0.0814 1.9145 1.8156 1.802 45.8 2510 2174 336 86.61 13.39 60200 268 RMT 96.60 8011 2133
Joree 2515.0 1274.4 76x0.1819 19x0.0849 2.0827 1.9751 1.880 47.7 2730 2365 365 86.61 13.39 65500 291 RMT 96.60 7845 1920
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
(ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (5) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. OHMS/1000 FT MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (4) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (6) FT (7) 1000 FT (7)
Ratite 1590.0 805.7 42x0.1946 7x0.1081 1.3133 1.2491 1.492 37.9 0.0109 0.0119 0.0140 1230 0.0490 0.0693 0.4352

Lapwing 1590.0 805.7 45x0.1880 7x0.1253 1.3354 1.2491 1.504 38.2 0.0109 0.0118 0.0139 1230 0.0497 0.0690 0.4339

Hornbill 1590.0 805.7 48x0.1820 7x0.1416 1.3590 1.2488 1.517 38.5 0.0109 0.0118 0.0139 1235 0.0505 0.0686 0.4326

Falcon 1590.0 805.7 54x0.1716 19x0.1030 1.4072 1.2489 1.544 39.2 0.0109 0.0117 0.0138 1245 0.0521 0.0679 0.4297

-none- 1590.0 805.7 72x0.1486 7x0.0991 1.3028 1.2488 1.486 37.7 0.0109 0.0119 0.0140 1225 0.0489 0.0694 0.4358
Chukar 1780.0 901.9 84x0.1456 19x0.0874 1.5118 1.3978 1.601 40.7 0.00978 0.0107 0.0126 1320 0.0534 0.0673 0.4241
Seahawk 1869.0 947.0 68x0.1658 7x0.0921 1.5147 1.4681 1.603 40.7 0.00931 0.0104 0.0122 1340 0.0524 0.0678 0.4239
Mockingbird 2034.5 1030.9 72x0.1681 7x0.1121 1.6671 1.5980 1.681 42.7 0.00855 0.00967 0.0113 1410 0.0553 0.0665 0.4165
Roadrunner 2057.5 1042.5 76x0.1645 19x0.0768 1.7035 1.6155 1.700 43.2 0.00845 0.00953 0.0111 1425 0.0562 0.0662 0.4147
Bluebird 2156.0 1092.4 84x0.1602 19x0.0961 1.8309 1.6931 1.762 44.8 0.00807 0.00909 0.0106 1470 0.0588 0.0651 0.4091
Kiwi 2167.0 1098.0 72x0.1735 7x0.1157 1.7758 1.7022 1.735 44.1 0.00803 0.00918 0.0107 1460 0.0570 0.0658 0.4115
Thrasher 2312.0 1171.5 76x0.1744 19x0.0814 1.9145 1.8156 1.802 45.8 0.00752 0.00868 0.0101 1520 0.0595 0.0648 0.4055
Joree 2515.0 1274.4 76x0.1819 19x0.0849 2.0827 1.9751 1.880 47.7 0.00692 0.00813 0.00937 1590 0.0621 0.0639 0.3989
(4) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(5) Based on a conductivity of 61.0% IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and ignores the effects of the steel core. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by
3.281.
(6) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 32˚C ambient temperature, 1.98 ft/sec (0.6 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 95.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(7) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by
0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED,
CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED HIGH-STRENGTH STRANDING (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS STRENGTH STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR WT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL LB kN REEL DESIG. kg M
Grouse 80.0 40.5 8x0.1000 1x0.1670 0.0847 0.0628 0.367 9.32 148.5 74.6 73.9 50.26 49.74 5130 22.8 NR 36.22 513 2310
Petrel 101.8 51.6 12x0.0921 7x0.0921 0.1266 0.0799 0.461 11.7 253.5 95.6 157.9 37.70 62.30 9860 43.9 RW 50.32 1440 3810
Minorca 110.8 56.1 12x0.0961 7x0.0961 0.1378 0.0870 0.480 12.2 276.0 104.0 171.9 37.69 62.31 10730 47.7 RW 50.32 1438 3499
Leghorn 134.6 68.2 12x0.1059 7x0.1059 0.1674 0.1057 0.530 13.5 335.2 126.4 208.8 37.70 62.30 12950 57.6 RW 50.32 1440 2880
Guinea 159.0 80.6 12x0.1151 7x0.1151 0.1977 0.1249 0.576 14.6 395.9 149.3 246.7 37.70 62.30 15210 67.7 RW 50.32 1440 2438
Dotterel 176.9 89.6 12x0.1214 7x0.1214 0.2199 0.1389 0.607 15.4 440.5 166.1 274.4 37.71 62.29 16350 72.7 RW 50.32 1440 2193
Dorking 190.8 96.7 12x0.1261 7x0.1261 0.2373 0.1499 0.630 16.0 475.2 179.1 296.1 37.70 62.30 17640 78.5 RW 50.32 1440 2031
Auk 203.0 102.9 8x0.1593 7x0.0886 0.2026 0.1594 0.584 14.8 335.5 189.4 146.1 56.45 43.55 11140 49.6 RW 50.32 964 1931
Brahma 203.2 103.0 16x0.1127 19x0.0977 0.3020 0.1596 0.714 18.1 674.6 191.4 483.2 28.37 71.63 27600 123 RW 60.32 1919 1911
Cochin 211.3 107.1 12x0.1327 7x0.1327 0.2628 0.1660 0.663 16.9 526.2 198.4 327.9 37.70 62.30 19540 86.9 RW 50.32 1440 1835

ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED,


CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED CANADIAN DIAMETER-BASED SIZES (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS STRENGTH STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR WT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL LB kN REEL DESIG. kg M
Shelter Bay 504.2 255.5 22x0.1514 7x0.0841 0.4349 0.3961 0.858 21.8 604.0 473 132 78.21 21.79 16100 71.6 RW 66.36 1912 2127
Chignecto 588.9 298.4 22x0.1636 7x0.0909 0.5079 0.4625 0.927 23.6 706.0 552 154 78.19 21.81 18600 82.7 RM 66.32 1913 1821
Peace River 625.8 317.1 48x0.1141 7x0.0886 0.5347 0.4916 0.951 24.2 734.0 588 146 80.09 19.91 19800 88.1 RM 68.38 2038 1865
Mica 666.9 337.9 24x0.1667 7x0.1110 0.5916 0.5238 1.000 25.4 855.0 625 229 73.15 26.85 23700 105 RM 68.38 3393 2667
Grand Rapids 685.4 347.3 22x0.1765 7x0.0980 0.5911 0.5383 1.000 25.4 821.0 643 179 78.23 21.77 21600 96.1 RM 66.32 1912 1565
Chutes 849.6 430.5 45x0.1374 7x0.0917 0.7136 0.6673 1.099 27.9 955.0 798 157 83.59 16.41 24100 107 RMT 84.45 3660 2575
Des Passes
Les Boules 864.9 438.2 42x0.1435 7x0.0797 0.7142 0.6793 1.100 27.9 930.0 812 118 87.29 12.71 22700 101 RMT 84.36 3274 2365
Carillon 1028.7 521.2 42x0.1565 7x0.0870 0.8496 0.8080 1.200 30.5 1107 966 141 87.27 12.73 26400 117 RMT 84.36 3276 1989
Gatineau 1168.1 591.9 48x0.1560 7x0.1213 0.9983 0.9174 1.300 33.0 1371 1097 274 80.02 19.98 34900 155 RMT 84.45 4080 1999
Seaway 1277.5 647.3 42x0.1744 7x0.0969 1.0549 1.0033 1.337 34.0 1374 1199 175 87.28 12.72 32500 145 RMT 84.36 3272 1600
Bersfort 1354.8 686.5 48x0.1680 7x0.1307 1.1580 1.0640 1.400 35.6 1591 1273 318 80.01 19.99 40400 180 RMT 84.45 4077 1722
Bersimis 1361.0 689.6 42x0.1800 7x0.1000 1.1238 1.0688 1.380 35.1 1464 1278 186 87.28 12.72 34700 154 RMT 84.36 3274 1503
Nelson 1840.0 932.3 72x0.1598 7x0.1063 1.5068 1.4447 1.598 40.6 1940 1730 210 89.16 10.84 44800 199 RMT 96.60 5491 1902
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED,
CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED HIGH-STRENGTH STRANDING (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (5) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. OHMS/1000 FT MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (4) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (6) FT (7) 1000 FT (7)
Grouse 80.0 40.5 8x0.1000 1x0.1670 0.0847 0.0628 0.367 9.32 0.206 0.211 0.252 185 0.0122 0.1012 0.6549
Petrel 101.8 51.6 12x0.0921 7x0.0921 0.1266 0.0799 0.461 11.7 0.158 0.161 0.193 220 0.0163 0.0947 0.6193
Minorca 110.8 56.1 12x0.0961 7x0.0961 0.1378 0.0870 0.480 12.2 0.145 0.148 0.177 230 0.0170 0.0937 0.6126
Leghorn 134.6 68.2 12x0.1059 7x0.1059 0.1674 0.1057 0.530 13.5 0.120 0.122 0.146 255 0.0187 0.0914 0.5974
Guinea 159.0 80.6 12x0.1151 7x0.1151 0.1977 0.1249 0.576 14.6 0.101 0.103 0.124 280 0.0203 0.0895 0.5843
Dotterel 176.9 89.6 12x0.1214 7x0.1214 0.2199 0.1389 0.607 15.4 0.0911 0.0929 0.111 300 0.0214 0.0883 0.5760
Dorking 190.8 96.7 12x0.1261 7x0.1261 0.2373 0.1499 0.630 16.0 0.0845 0.0862 0.103 310 0.0223 0.0874 0.5701
Auk 203.0 102.9 8x0.1593 7x0.0886 0.2026 0.1594 0.584 14.8 0.0850 0.0868 0.104 320 0.0197 0.0903 0.5820
Brahma 203.2 103.0 16x0.1127 19x0.0977 0.3020 0.1596 0.714 18.1 0.0764 0.0779 0.093 330 0.0260 0.0839 0.5506
Cochin 211.3 107.1 12x0.1327 7x0.1327 0.2628 0.1660 0.663 16.9 0.0763 0.0778 0.093 330 0.0234 0.0863 0.5621

ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED,


CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED CANADIAN DIAMETER-BASED SIZES (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (5) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. OHMS/1000 FT MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (4) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (6) FT (7) 1000 FT (7)
Shelter Bay 504.2 255.5 22x0.1514 7x0.0841 0.4349 0.3961 0.858 21.8 0.03441 0.03531 0.04221 615 0.0284 0.0818 0.5218
Chignecto 588.9 298.4 22x0.1636 7x0.0909 0.5079 0.4625 0.927 23.6 0.02946 0.03029 0.03619 675 0.0307 0.0800 0.5097
Peace River 625.8 317.1 48x0.1141 7x0.0886 0.5347 0.4916 0.951 24.2 0.02778 0.02860 0.03415 700 0.0317 0.0793 0.5056
Mica 666.9 337.9 24x0.1667 7x0.1110 0.5916 0.5238 1.000 25.4 0.02601 0.02678 0.03198 730 0.0335 0.0781 0.4978
Grand Rapids 685.4 347.3 22x0.1765 7x0.0980 0.5911 0.5383 1.000 25.4 0.02531 0.02610 0.03115 740 0.0331 0.0783 0.4978
Chutes 849.6 430.5 45x0.1374 7x0.0917 0.7136 0.6673 1.099 27.9 0.02046 0.02125 0.02531 845 0.0364 0.0762 0.4830
Des Passes
Les Boules 864.9 438.2 42x0.1435 7x0.0797 0.7142 0.6793 1.100 27.9 0.02008 0.02090 0.02488 850 0.0361 0.0763 0.4829
Carillon 1028.7 521.2 42x0.1565 7x0.0870 0.8496 0.8080 1.200 30.5 0.01688 0.01771 0.02104 945 0.0394 0.0743 0.4693
Gatineau 1168.1 591.9 48x0.1560 7x0.1213 0.9983 0.9174 1.300 33.0 0.01488 0.01566 0.01858 1025 0.0433 0.0722 0.4567
Seaway 1277.5 647.3 42x0.1744 7x0.0969 1.0549 1.0033 1.337 34.0 0.01360 0.01447 0.01712 1080 0.0439 0.0718 0.4523
Bersfort 1354.8 686.5 48x0.1680 7x0.1307 1.1580 1.0640 1.400 35.6 0.01283 0.01364 0.01614 1125 0.0466 0.0704 0.4451
Bersimis 1361.0 689.6 42x0.1800 7x0.1000 1.1238 1.0688 1.380 35.1 0.01276 0.01366 0.01613 1120 0.0453 0.0711 0.4473
Nelson 1840.0 932.3 72x0.1598 7x0.1063 1.5068 1.4447 1.598 40.6 0.00945 0.01051 0.01229 1335 0.0525 0.0677 0.4243
(4) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(5) Based on a conductivity of 61.0% IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and ignores the effects of the steel core. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by
3.281.
(6) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 32˚C ambient temperature, 1.98 ft/sec (0.6 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 95.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(7) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by
0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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TransPowr Compact (Smooth Body) ACSR Bare Overhead


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Conductor to CSA C49.2 Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Compact Stranded

Product Construction: Features and Benefits: Options:


ACSR conductors are recognized for their record • High-Conductivity aluminum (/HC) (62.2% IACS)
Complete Conductor:
of economy, dependability and favorable strength/ • CSA high-strength Class A galvanized steel core
Smooth Body ACSR is a composite compact- weight ratio. ACSR conductors combine the light (S2A)
lay-stranded conductor. The conductors weight and good conductivity of aluminum with the
are manufactured in accordance with the • CSA extra-high-strength Class A galvanized steel
high tensile strength and ruggedness of steel. In
requirements of the latest applicable issues of core (S3A)
line design, this can provide higher tensions, less
CSA C49.2. • ASTM regular-strength Class A zinc-5%
sag, and longer span lengths than obtainable with
The steel strands form the central core of the aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core
most other types of overhead conductors. The steel
conductor, around which is stranded a layer of (/MA2 to ASTM B802)
strands are added as mechanical reinforcements.
aluminum 1350-H19 wires. The sizes listed on The cross-sections above illustrate some common • ASTM high-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum
the following pages are common examples used strandings. mischmetal alloy-coated steel core
in overhead lines. Metric (mm2) sizes are also (/MA3 to ASTM B803)
The steel core wires are protected from corrosion
available. • Aluminum-clad steel core (20SA)
by galvanizing. The standard Class A zinc coating
The Canadian Smooth Body ACSR conductors are is usually adequate for ordinary environments. • Regular-strength Class C galvanized steel core
supplied in various tensile strength configurations, For greater protection, Class B and C galvanized (S1C)
designated as Type 100, Type 150, and Type coatings may be specified. • Non-Specular surface finish (/NS)
200. For each conductor gauge size, the regular The product is available with conductor corrosion- • CSA C68.8 for distribution utilities
product is known as Type 100. Type 150 resistant inhibitor treatment applied to the central
designates a conductor design with the same AWG steel component. For more information, contact your General Cable sales
size, but with 150% the rated strength of the Type representative or e-mail infoca@generalcable.com.
100. Type 200 follows accordingly, with twice the
rated strength of the Type 100. Applications:
Compact Aluminum Conductors, Steel-Reinforced
(ACSR) are used for overhead distribution and
transmission lines.
The Type 100 compact ASCR conductor style is
also used as the support conductor in the CSA
Neutral Supported Service Entrance Cable as
referenced in the CSA C22.2 No. 129 specification.

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TransPowr Compact (Smooth Body) ACSR Bare Overhead


®

Conductor to CSA C49.2 Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Compact Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED,
COMPACT-LAY-STRANDED (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS STRENGTH STANDARD PACKAGES (4)
CODE AWG OR CONDUCTOR WT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL LB kN TYPE (3) REEL DESIG. kg M
Bass 6 13.3 6 1x0.0661 0.0240 0.0206 0.182 4.62 36.1 24.5 11.6 67.90 32.10 1160 5.16 100 RW 40.18 565 10509
COIL 90 1675
Mullet 6 13.3 6 1x0.0937 0.0275 0.0206 0.193 4.90 47.7 24.5 23.3 51.29 48.71 1720 7.65 150 NR 36.22 371 5230
COIL 90 1268
Herring 6 13.3 6 1x0.1182 0.0316 0.0206 0.208 5.28 61.5 24.5 37.0 39.82 60.18 2400 10.7 200 RW 48.24 1025 11196
NR 36.22 512 5596
COIL 90 983
Pike 4 21.1 6 1x0.0834 0.0382 0.0328 0.228 5.79 57.4 38.9 18.4 67.89 32.11 1830 8.14 100 RW 48.24 604 7069
NR 36.22 302 3535
COIL 90 1054
Pollock 4 21.1 6 1x0.1182 0.0438 0.0328 0.243 6.17 75.9 38.9 37.0 51.28 48.72 2720 12.1 150 RW 48.24 799 7069
NR 36.22 399 3535
COIL 90 797
Flounder 4 21.1 6 1x0.1490 0.0502 0.0328 0.264 6.71 97.7 38.9 58.8 39.84 60.16 3690 16.4 200 RW 48.24 1028 7069
RW 40.18 514 3535
COIL 90 619
Carp 2 33.6 6 1x0.1052 0.0608 0.0522 0.289 7.34 91.2 61.9 29.3 67.87 32.13 2800 12.5 100 RW 50.32 1205 8877
NR 36.22 301 2219
COIL 90 663
Haddock 2 33.6 6 1x0.1490 0.0696 0.0522 0.308 7.82 120.7 61.9 58.8 51.29 48.71 4140 18.4 150 RW 60.32 1595 8877
NR 36.22 399 2219
COIL 90 501
Pickerel 2 33.6 6 1x0.1878 0.0799 0.0522 0.331 8.41 155.3 61.9 93.4 39.86 60.14 5780 25.7 200 RW 60.32 2052 8877
RW 40.18 513 2219
COIL 90 389
Shad 1 42.4 6 1x0.1182 0.0767 0.0657 0.325 8.26 115.1 78.1 37.0 67.85 32.15 3480 15.5 100 RW 50.32 1205 7033
NR 36.22 301 1758
COIL 90 525
Lamprey 1 42.4 6 1x0.1672 0.0877 0.0657 0.346 8.79 152.1 78.1 74.0 51.33 48.67 5170 23.0 150 RW 60.32 1592 7033
NR 36.22 398 1758
COIL 90 398
Sole 1/0 53.5 6 1x0.1327 0.0968 0.0830 0.364 9.25 145.1 98.5 46.6 67.87 32.13 4250 18.9 100 RW 50.32 1203 5570
NR 36.22 301 1392
COIL 90 417
Sculpin 1/0 53.5 6 1x0.1878 0.1107 0.0830 0.388 9.86 191.9 98.5 93.4 51.33 48.67 6470 28.8 150 RW 60.32 1591 5570
NR 36.22 398 1392
COIL 90 315
Hake 2/0 67.4 6 1x0.1490 0.1219 0.1045 0.410 10.4 183.0 124.2 58.8 67.86 32.14 5280 23.5 100 RW 50.32 1205 4424
NR 36.22 301 1106
COIL 90 330
Cusk 3/0 85 6 1x0.1672 0.1537 0.1317 0.460 11.7 230.6 156.5 74.0 67.89 32.11 6660 29.6 100 RW 50.32 1203 3505
NR 36.22 301 876
COIL 90 262
Scup 4/0 107.2 6 1x0.1878 0.1939 0.1662 0.516 13.1 290.8 197.4 93.4 67.88 32.12 8400 37.4 100 RW 50.32 1203 2780
NR 36.22 301 695
COIL 90 208
(1) Code words shown denote compact ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier
designation for alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) A Type 150 construction has 150% of the rated strength of a Type 100 construction, and a Type 200 construction has 200% of the rated strength of a Type 100 construction.
(4) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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TransPowr Compact (Smooth Body) ACSR Bare Overhead


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Conductor to CSA C49.2 Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Compact Stranded


ACSR, ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED,
COMPACT-LAY-STRANDED (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (5) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES O.D. OHMS/1000 FT MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES mm @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (6) FT (7) 1000 FT (7)
Bass 6 13.3 6 1x0.0661 0.0240 0.0206 0.182 4.62 0.657 0.671 0.803 90 0.0059 0.1181 0.7651

Mullet 6 13.3 6 1x0.0937 0.0275 0.0206 0.193 4.90 0.657 0.671 0.803 90 0.0065 0.1158 0.7552

Herring 6 13.3 6 1x0.1182 0.0316 0.0206 0.208 5.28 0.657 0.671 0.803 95 0.0071 0.1138 0.7440

Pike 4 21.1 6 1x0.0834 0.0382 0.0328 0.228 5.79 0.4144 0.4228 0.5063 120 0.0074 0.1128 0.7292

Pollock 4 21.1 6 1x0.1182 0.0438 0.0328 0.243 6.17 0.414 0.423 0.506 120 0.0082 0.1105 0.7193

Flounder 4 21.1 6 1x0.1490 0.0502 0.0328 0.264 6.71 0.414 0.423 0.506 125 0.0090 0.1083 0.7063

Carp 2 33.6 6 1x0.1052 0.0608 0.0522 0.289 7.34 0.260 0.266 0.318 160 0.0094 0.1074 0.6922

Haddock 2 33.6 6 1x0.1490 0.0696 0.0522 0.308 7.82 0.260 0.265 0.318 160 0.0103 0.1051 0.6824

Pickerel 2 33.6 6 1x0.1878 0.0799 0.0522 0.331 8.41 0.260 0.265 0.318 160 0.0113 0.1031 0.6710

Shad 1 42.4 6 1x0.1182 0.0767 0.0657 0.325 8.26 0.206 0.210 0.252 185 0.0105 0.1047 0.6738

Lamprey 1 42.4 6 1x0.1672 0.0877 0.0657 0.346 8.79 0.206 0.210 0.252 185 0.0116 0.1024 0.6641

Sole 1/0 53.5 6 1x0.1327 0.0968 0.0830 0.364 9.25 0.163 0.167 0.200 210 0.0118 0.1021 0.6560

Sculpin 1/0 53.5 6 1x0.1878 0.1107 0.0830 0.388 9.86 0.163 0.167 0.200 210 0.0130 0.0998 0.6460

Hake 2/0 67.4 6 1x0.1490 0.1219 0.1045 0.410 10.4 0.130 0.132 0.159 245 0.0133 0.0994 0.6376

Cusk 3/0 85 6 1x0.1672 0.1537 0.1317 0.460 11.7 0.103 0.105 0.126 280 0.0149 0.0967 0.6192

Scup 4/0 107.2 6 1x0.1878 0.1939 0.1662 0.516 13.1 0.082 0.083 0.100 320 0.0167 0.0941 0.6015

(1) Code words shown denote ACSR with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (S1A). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(5) Based on a conductivity of 61.0% IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and ignores the effects of the steel core. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by
3.281.
(6) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 32˚C ambient temperature, 1.98 ft/sec (0.6 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 95.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(7) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by
0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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TransPowr ACSR/TW Bare Overhead Conductor


®

Trapezoidal Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced Concentric-Lay-Stranded

18/7 20/7 21/7 22/7 36/7

36/19 38/19 39/19 64/19

Product Construction: Features and Benefits: Options:


TransPowr® ACSR/TW has a continuous operating • High-Conductivity aluminum (/HC) (62.2% IACS)
Complete Conductor: temperature rating of 75°C. ACSR and ACSR/TW • Regular-strength Class C galvanized steel core
TransPowr® ACSR/TW is a trapezoidal aluminum conductors have an “industry-accepted” short- (/GC2)
conductor steel-reinforced concentric-lay-stranded duration maximum operating temperature rating • High-strength Class A galvanized steel core
conductor. The aluminum strands are trapezoidal in of 100°C. Operation of the conductor at elevated (/GA3)
shape. temperatures may increase the conductor sag • Extra-high-strength Class A galvanized steel
The wedge-shaped aluminum strands enable a more properties and lower the rated tensile strength of the core (/GA4)
compact alignment of the aluminum wires. Conductor conductor.
• Ultra-high-strength Class A galvanized steel core
designs that maintain the same circular mil cross- TransPowr® ACSR/TW conductors are recognized for (/GA5)
sectional area of aluminum as a conventional round their record of economy, dependability and favorable • Regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum
conductor result in a TW conductor that is 10 to strength-to-weight ratio. ACSR/TW conductors mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2)
15 percent smaller in overall diameter. Conductor constructed of equivalent aluminum circular mil
• High-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum
designs that maintain the same overall diameter cross-sectional area provide a conductor that is mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA3)
as a conventional round conductor result in a TW smaller in overall diameter than the equivalent
• Extra-high-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum
conductor that has 20 to 25 percent more aluminum conventional round wire ACSR conductor. The
mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA4)
cross-sectional area packed in. reduced conductor diameter is advantageous in
reducing the effects of ice and wind loading on • Ultra-high-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum
The ACSR/TW conductors are manufactured in mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA5)
the conductor. ACSR/TW conductors constructed
accordance with the requirements of the latest issue • Aluminum-clad steel core (/AW)
to equivalent overall diameter enable a greater
of ASTM B779.
circular mil cross-sectional area of aluminum within • Non-Specular surface finish (/NS)
The steel strands form the central core of the the conductor, allowing a significant increase in
conductor, around which is stranded two, three or conductor current-carrying capacity. At the present time, CAN/CSA C61089 does not
four layers of aluminum 1350-H19 wires. The steel recognize TW conductor designs. The information
core may consist of a concentric stranded cable Applications: provided on the following pages is from our US catalog.
of 7, 19 or more wires. Numerous combinations of Trapezoidal Aluminum Conductors Steel-Reinforced
aluminum and steel strands and layers are possible. For other conductor sizes, designs and/or specific
(ACSR/TW) are used for overhead transmission lines.
The sizes and constructions listed on the following installation requirements not shown in the tables,
contact your General Cable sales representative or
pages are common examples used in overhead lines. Electrical Parameters:
e-mail infoca@generalcable.com.
For ACSR/TW conductors, the standard Class A The electrical parameters for the trapezoidal ACSR
galvanized coating is usually adequate for ordinary equivalent circular mil area and equivalent overall
environments. diameter conductors may be found in the last table
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ACSR/TW (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES) – REDUCED DIAMETER -
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT CIRCULAR MIL AREA TO REGULAR ACSR
STEEL STEEL CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED STRENGTH
SIZE NO. EQUIVALENT CORE CORE SQ. INCHES LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS LBS STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. O.D. O.D. GA3 GA5 REEL WEIGHT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL GA2 (HS) (UHS) DESIGNATION LBS FEET
Oriole/ 336.4 23 17 88.7 0.1407 7x0.1059 0.3177 0.3258 0.2642 0.69 526 318 209 60.34 39.66 17100 18300 19500 RMT 84.36 7743 14720
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 4276 8130
Flicker/ 477.0 13 18 91.3 0.1628 7x0.0940 0.2820 0.4234 0.3748 0.78 612 448 164 73.14 26.86 17200 18100 19000 RM 84.36 6765 11050
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 4506 7360
Hawk/ 477.0 16 18 91.3 0.1628 7x0.1053 0.3159 0.4355 0.3745 0.79 655 448 206 68.47 31.53 19400 20500 21700 RMT 84.36 7233 11050
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 3620 5530
Hen/ 477.0 23 16 88.7 0.1727 7x0.1261 0.3783 0.4620 0.3746 0.83 746 450 296 60.34 39.66 23600 25300 27000 RM 68.38 7288 9770
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 3648 4890
Parakeet/ 556.5 13 18 92.0 0.1758 7x0.1015 0.3045 0.4938 0.4372 0.84 714 522 192 73.15 26.85 20000 21100 22200 RM 68.38 6770 9480
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 3385 4740
Dove/ 556.5 16 20 91.8 0.1668 7x0.1138 0.3414 0.5083 0.4371 0.85 764 523 241 68.45 31.55 22600 24000 25300 RMT 84.36 8036 10520
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 4018 5260
Rook/ 636.0 13 18 92.6 0.1880 7x0.1085 0.3255 0.5641 0.4994 0.89 816 597 219 73.15 26.85 22900 24100 25400 RM 68.38 6766 8290
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 3387 4150
Grosbeak/ 636.0 16 20 92.0 0.1783 7x0.1216 0.3648 0.5809 0.4996 0.91 873 598 275 68.47 31.53 25400 27000 28600 RMT 84.36 8030 9200
ACSR/TW NR 66.28 4015 4600
Tern/ 795.0 7 17 93.5 0.2163 7x0.0888 0.2664 0.6680 0.6247 0.96 892 745 147 83.54 16.46 21900 22700 23500 RM 68.38 5601 6280
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 2801 3140
Puffin/ 795.0 11 21 93.5 0.1945 7x0.1108 0.3324 0.6916 0.6241 0.98 974 746 229 76.55 23.45 26200 27500 28800 RMT 84.36 7542 7740
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 3771 3870
Condor/ 795.0 13 21 93.0 0.1945 7x0.1213 0.3639 0.7051 0.6242 0.99 1020 746 274 73.15 26.85 28200 29800 31300 RMT 84.36 7896 7740
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 3948 3870
Drake/ 795.0 16 20 93.1 0.1993 7x0.1360 0.4080 0.7259 0.6242 1.01 1091 747 344 68.45 31.55 31800 33800 35700 RMT 84.36 8042 7370
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 4016 3680
Mallard/ 795.0 23 22 93.0 0.1901 19x0.0977 0.4885 0.7668 0.6244 1.046 1234 751 483 60.84 39.16 38700 41400 44000 RMT 84.36 9946 8060
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 3973 3220
Phoenix/ 954.0 5 30 92.9 0.1784 7x0.0837 0.2511 0.7882 0.7497 1.04 1028 898 130 87.32 12.68 23800 24500 25200 RMT 84.45 9448 9190
ACSR/TW NR 66.28 4729 4600
Rail/ 954.0 7 33 92.2 0.1700 7x0.0971 0.2913 0.8011 0.7493 1.06 1074 899 175 83.66 16.34 25900 26900 27900 RMT 84.45 10848 10100
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5424 5050
Cardinal/ 954.0 13 21 93.9 0.2131 7x0.1329 0.3987 0.8463 0.7492 1.08 1224 895 329 73.15 26.85 33500 35400 37200 RMT 84.36 7896 6450
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 3942 3220
Snowbird/ 1033.5 5 30 92.5 0.1856 7x0.0871 0.2613 0.8532 0.8115 1.09 1114 972 141 87.32 12.68 25700 26500 27300 RMT 84.45 9455 8490
ACSR/TW RM 66.32 4722 4240
Ortolan/ 1033.5 7 33 92.3 0.1769 7x0.1010 0.3030 0.8673 0.8112 1.10 1163 973 190 83.68 16.32 28100 29100 30200 RMT 84.45 10842 9320
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5421 4660
Curlew/ 1033.5 13 21 93.7 0.2219 7x0.1383 0.4149 0.9170 0.8118 1.13 1326 970 356 73.15 26.85 36300 38300 40300 RMT 84.36 7890 5950
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 3952 2980
Avocet/ 1113.0 5 30 93.0 0.1926 7x0.0904 0.2712 0.9186 0.8737 1.13 1199 1047 152 87.32 12.68 27500 28300 29200 RMT 84.36 9439 7870
ACSR/TW RM 66.32 4726 3940
Bluejay/ 1113.0 7 33 92.7 0.1837 7x0.1049 0.3147 0.9351 0.8746 1.14 1253 1048 205 83.66 16.34 30300 31400 32600 RMT 84.45 10840 8650
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5426 4330
Finch/ 1113.0 13 39 91.9 0.1689 19x0.0862 0.4310 0.9845 0.8737 1.18 1427 1051 376 73.64 26.36 39100 41200 43200 RMT 90.45 14556 10200
ACSR/TW RMT 84.36 7278 5100
Oxbird/ 1192.5 5 30 93.2 0.1993 7x0.0936 0.2808 0.9843 0.9361 1.17 1285 1122 163 87.31 12.69 29400 30400 31300 RMT 84.36 9446 7350
ACSR/TW RM 66.32 4717 3670
Bunting/ 1192.5 7 33 93.0 0.1901 7x0.1086 0.3258 1.0016 0.9368 1.18 1343 1123 220 83.65 16.35 32400 33700 34900 RMT 84.45 10849 8080
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5425 4040
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR/TW with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (/GA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may not exactly equal the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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ACSR/TW (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES) – REDUCED DIAMETER -
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT CIRCULAR MIL AREA TO REGULAR ACSR
CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (4) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE EQUIVALENT STEEL CORE STEEL SQ. INCHES OHMS/1000 FT MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR NO. AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. CORE O.D. O.D. DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (5) FT (6) 1000 FT (6)
Oriole/ 336.4 23 17 88.7 0.1407 7x0.1059 0.3177 0.3258 0.2642 0.69 0.0502 0.0513 0.0613 525 0.0236 0.0861 0.5553
ACSR/TW
Flicker/ 477.0 13 18 91.3 0.1628 7x0.0940 0.2820 0.4234 0.3748 0.78 0.0357 0.0366 0.0437 640 0.0259 0.0839 0.5375
ACSR/TW
Hawk/ 477.0 16 18 91.3 0.1628 7x0.1053 0.3159 0.4355 0.3745 0.79 0.0356 0.0364 0.0435 645 0.0266 0.0834 0.5349
ACSR/TW
Hen/ 477.0 23 16 88.7 0.1727 7x0.1261 0.3783 0.4620 0.3746 0.83 0.0354 0.0362 0.0433 655 0.0280 0.0822 0.5278
ACSR/TW
Parakeet/ 556.5 13 18 92.0 0.1758 7x0.1015 0.3045 0.4938 0.4372 0.84 0.0306 0.0314 0.0375 705 0.0279 0.0822 0.5259
ACSR/TW
Dove/ 556.5 16 20 91.8 0.1668 7x0.1138 0.3414 0.5083 0.4371 0.85 0.0305 0.0313 0.0374 710 0.0287 0.0816 0.5232
ACSR/TW
Rook/ 636.0 13 18 92.6 0.1880 7x0.1085 0.3255 0.5641 0.4994 0.89 0.0268 0.0275 0.0329 765 0.0298 0.0808 0.5159
ACSR/TW
Grosbeak/ 636.0 16 20 92.0 0.1783 7x0.1216 0.3648 0.5809 0.4996 0.91 0.0267 0.0274 0.0327 770 0.0307 0.0801 0.5129
ACSR/TW
Tern/ 795.0 7 17 93.5 0.2163 7x0.0888 0.2664 0.6680 0.6247 0.96 0.0215 0.0223 0.0266 870 0.0315 0.0795 0.5042
ACSR/TW
Puffin/ 795.0 11 21 93.5 0.1945 7x0.1108 0.3324 0.6916 0.6241 0.98 0.0215 0.0222 0.0264 875 0.0327 0.0786 0.5009
ACSR/TW
Condor/ 795.0 13 21 93.0 0.1945 7x0.1213 0.3639 0.7051 0.6242 0.99 0.0214 0.0221 0.0264 880 0.0333 0.0782 0.4987
ACSR/TW
Drake/ 795.0 16 20 93.1 0.1993 7x0.1360 0.4080 0.7259 0.6242 1.01 0.0213 0.0220 0.0262 885 0.0342 0.0776 0.4962
ACSR/TW
Mallard/ 795.0 23 22 93.0 0.1901 19x0.0977 0.4885 0.7668 0.6244 1.046 0.0213 0.0219 0.0261 895 0.0360 0.0764 0.4907
ACSR/TW
Phoenix/ 954.0 5 30 92.9 0.1784 7x0.0837 0.2511 0.7882 0.7497 1.04 0.0181 0.0190 0.0233 950 0.0343 0.0775 0.4910
ACSR/TW
Rail/ 954.0 7 33 92.2 0.1700 7x0.0971 0.2913 0.8011 0.7493 1.06 0.0180 0.0189 0.0232 955 0.0350 0.0771 0.4889
ACSR/TW
Cardinal/ 954.0 13 21 93.9 0.2131 7x0.1329 0.3987 0.8463 0.7492 1.08 0.0178 0.0185 0.0221 985 0.0364 0.0762 0.4851
ACSR/TW
Snowbird/ 1033.5 5 30 92.5 0.1856 7x0.0871 0.2613 0.8532 0.8115 1.09 0.0167 0.0176 0.0215 995 0.0357 0.0766 0.4844
ACSR/TW
Ortolan/ 1033.5 7 33 92.3 0.1769 7x0.1010 0.3030 0.8673 0.8112 1.10 0.0167 0.0175 0.0215 1000 0.0364 0.0762 0.4827
ACSR/TW
Curlew/ 1033.5 13 21 93.7 0.2219 7x0.1383 0.4149 0.9170 0.8118 1.13 0.0165 0.0171 0.0204 1035 0.0379 0.0752 0.4787
ACSR/TW
Avocet/ 1113.0 5 30 93.0 0.1926 7x0.0904 0.2712 0.9186 0.8737 1.13 0.0155 0.0164 0.0200 1045 0.0370 0.0758 0.4790
ACSR/TW
Bluejay/ 1113.0 7 33 92.7 0.1837 7x0.1049 0.3147 0.9351 0.8746 1.14 0.0155 0.0163 0.0200 1050 0.0377 0.0753 0.4772
ACSR/TW
Finch/ 1113.0 13 39 91.9 0.1689 19x0.0862 0.4310 0.9845 0.8737 1.18 0.0154 0.0162 0.0198 1065 0.0399 0.0740 0.4716
ACSR/TW
Oxbird/ 1192.5 5 30 93.2 0.1993 7x0.0936 0.2808 0.9843 0.9361 1.17 0.0145 0.0154 0.0188 1090 0.0382 0.0750 0.4738
ACSR/TW
Bunting/ 1192.5 7 33 93.0 0.1901 7x0.1086 0.3258 1.0016 0.9368 1.18 0.0144 0.0153 0.0187 1095 0.0390 0.0746 0.4720
ACSR/TW
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR/TW with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (/GA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(4) Based on a conductivity of 61.2% (minimum lot average) IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and 8% IACS at 20˚C for the steel core. AC resistance for single-layer and three-layer designs approximates the effects of
core magnetization. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(5) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity,
30˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will
differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(6) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric
Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by 0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert
capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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ACSR/TW (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES) – REDUCED DIAMETER -
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT CIRCULAR MIL AREA TO REGULAR ACSR
STEEL STEEL CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED STRENGTH
SIZE NO. EQUIVALENT CORE CORE SQ. INCHES LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS LBS STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. O.D. O.D. GA3 GA5 REEL WEIGHT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL GA2 (HS) (UHS) DESIGNATION LBS FEET
Grackle/ 1192.5 13 39 92.3 0.1749 19x0.0892 0.4460 1.0556 0.9369 1.22 1529 1126 403 73.65 26.35 41900 44100 46300 RMT 90.45 14569 9530
ACSR/TW RM 72.36 7277 4760
Scissortail/ 1272.0 5 30 93.6 0.2059 7x0.0967 0.2901 1.0508 0.9994 1.20 1371 1197 174 87.30 12.70 31400 32400 33400 RMT 84.36 9460 6900
ACSR/TW RM 66.32 4730 3450
Bittern/ 1272.0 7 33 93.3 0.1964 7x0.1121 0.3363 1.0685 0.9994 1.22 1432 1198 234 83.67 16.33 34600 35900 37200 RMT 84.45 10854 7580
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5427 3790
Pheasant/ 1272.0 13 39 93.0 0.1806 19x0.0921 0.4605 1.1252 0.9987 1.26 1630 1201 429 73.66 26.34 44100 46400 48800 RMT 90.45 14559 8930
ACSR/TW RM 72.36 7272 4460
Dipper/ 1351.5 7 33 93.5 0.2024 7x0.1155 0.3465 1.1350 1.0616 1.25 1521 1273 248 83.68 16.32 36700 38100 39500 RMT 84.45 10847 7130
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5416 3560
Martin/ 1351.5 13 39 93.0 0.1861 19x0.0949 0.4745 1.1954 1.0610 1.30 1732 1276 456 73.68 26.32 46800 49300 51800 RMT 90.45 14548 8400
ACSR/TW RM 72.36 7274 4200
Bobolink/ 1431.0 7 33 93.0 0.2083 7x0.1189 0.3567 1.2020 1.1243 1.29 1611 1348 263 83.67 16.33 38900 40400 41900 RMT 84.45 10842 6730
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5413 3360
Plover/ 1431.0 13 39 93.0 0.1916 19x0.0977 0.4885 1.2666 1.1242 1.33 1834 1351 483 73.66 26.34 49600 52200 54900 RMT 90.45 14565 7940
ACSR/TW RM 72.36 7282 3970
Lapwing/ 1590.0 7 36 93.0 0.2102 7x0.1253 0.3759 1.3351 1.2488 1.36 1790 1498 292 83.67 16.33 42200 43900 45500 RMT 84.45 11831 6610
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5906 3300
Falcon/ 1590.0 13 42 93.5 0.1946 19x0.1030 0.5150 1.4066 1.2483 1.40 2038 1501 537 73.65 26.35 55100 58000 61000 RMT 90.45 15674 7690
ACSR/TW RMT 84.36 7827 3840
Chukar/ 1780.0 8 38 93.5 0.2164 19x0.0874 0.4370 1.5122 1.3982 1.45 2061 1674 387 81.24 18.76 50700 52800 54900 RMT 90.45 12859 6240
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 6430 3120
Bluebird/ 2156.0 8 64 91.0 0.1835 19x0.0961 0.4805 1.8312 1.6934 1.61 2512 2045 467 81.39 18.61 61100 63700 66200 RMT 96.60 21629 8610
ACSR/TW RMT 84.45 10802 4300

ACSR/TW (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES) – EQUIVALENT DIAMETER -


CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT DIAMETER TO REGULAR ACSR
STEEL STEEL CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED STRENGTH
SIZE NO. EQUIVALENT CORE CORE SQ. INCHES LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS LBS STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. O.D. O.D. GA3 GA5 REEL WEIGHT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL GA2 (HS) (UHS) DESIGNATION LBS FEET
Calument/ 565.3 16 20 91.5 0.1681 7x0.1146 0.3438 0.5161 0.4438 0.86 776 531 244 68.48 31.52 22900 24300 25700 RMT 84.36 8027 10350
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 4010 5170
Mohawk/ 571.7 13 18 92.2 0.1782 7x0.1030 0.3090 0.5072 0.4489 0.85 734 537 197 73.10 26.90 20600 21700 22800 RM 66.38 6768 9220
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 3384 4610
Oswego/ 664.8 16 20 92.3 0.1823 7x0.1244 0.3732 0.6073 0.5222 0.93 913 625 288 68.44 31.56 26600 28200 29900 RMT 84.36 8032 8800
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 4016 4400
Mystic/ 666.6 13 20 92.3 0.1826 7x0.1111 0.3333 0.5915 0.5236 0.91 855 626 230 73.14 26.86 24000 25300 26600 RMT 84.36 7519 8790
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 3755 4390
Wabash/ 762.8 16 20 92.9 0.1953 7x0.1331 0.3993 0.6963 0.5989 0.99 1046 717 330 68.49 31.51 30500 32400 34200 RMT 84.36 8026 7670
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 4008 3830
Maumee/ 768.2 13 20 93.0 0.1960 7x0.1195 0.3585 0.6817 0.6032 0.98 987 721 266 73.07 26.93 27700 29200 30700 RMT 84.36 7520 7620
ACSR/TW NR 60.28 3760 3810
Kettle/ 957.2 7 33 92.2 0.1703 7x0.0973 0.2919 0.8038 0.7518 1.06 1078 902 176 83.65 16.35 26000 27000 28000 RMT 84.45 10843 10060
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5421 5030
Suwanee/ 959.6 16 22 93.4 0.2089 7x0.1493 0.4479 0.8764 0.7539 1.11 1317 902 415 68.49 31.51 37200 40100 42500 RMT 84.36 8834 6710
ACSR/TW RM 66.32 4410 3350
Columbia/ 966.2 13 21 93.6 0.2145 7x0.1338 0.4014 0.8576 0.7591 1.09 1240 907 333 73.13 26.87 34000 35800 37700 RMT 84.36 7899 6370
ACSR/TW RM 66.32 3943 3180
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR/TW with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (/GA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may not exactly equal the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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ACSR/TW (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES) – REDUCED DIAMETER -
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT CIRCULAR MIL AREA TO REGULAR ACSR
CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (4) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE EQUIVALENT STEEL CORE STEEL SQ. INCHES OHMS/1000 FT MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR NO. AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. CORE O.D. O.D. DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (5) FT (6) 1000 FT (6)
Grackle/ 1192.5 13 39 92.3 0.1749 19x0.0892 0.4460 1.0556 0.9369 1.22 0.0144 0.0151 0.0185 1110 0.0412 0.0733 0.4665
ACSR/TW
Scissortail/ 1272.0 5 30 93.6 0.2059 7x0.0967 0.2901 1.0508 0.9994 1.20 0.0135 0.0145 0.0176 1130 0.0394 0.0743 0.4690
ACSR/TW
Bittern/ 1272.0 7 33 93.3 0.1964 7x0.1121 0.3363 1.0685 0.9994 1.22 0.0135 0.0144 0.0176 1135 0.0402 0.0739 0.4672
ACSR/TW
Pheasant/ 1272.0 13 39 93.0 0.1806 19x0.0921 0.4605 1.1252 0.9987 1.26 0.0135 0.0142 0.0174 1155 0.0424 0.0726 0.4619
ACSR/TW
Dipper/ 1351.5 7 33 93.5 0.2024 7x0.1155 0.3465 1.1350 1.0616 1.25 0.0127 0.0136 0.0166 1180 0.0414 0.0732 0.4626
ACSR/TW
Martin/ 1351.5 13 39 93.0 0.1861 19x0.0949 0.4745 1.1954 1.0610 1.30 0.0127 0.0135 0.0164 1195 0.0437 0.0719 0.4572
ACSR/TW
Bobolink/ 1431.0 7 33 93.0 0.2083 7x0.1189 0.3567 1.2020 1.1243 1.29 0.0120 0.0129 0.0157 1220 0.0427 0.0725 0.4578
ACSR/TW
Plover/ 1431.0 13 39 93.0 0.1916 19x0.0977 0.4885 1.2666 1.1242 1.33 0.0120 0.0128 0.0155 1240 0.0450 0.0713 0.4527
ACSR/TW
Lapwing/ 1590.0 7 36 93.0 0.2102 7x0.1253 0.3759 1.3351 1.2488 1.36 0.0108 0.0118 0.0142 1300 0.0450 0.0712 0.4495
ACSR/TW
Falcon/ 1590.0 13 42 93.5 0.1946 19x0.1030 0.5150 1.4066 1.2483 1.40 0.0108 0.0116 0.0140 1320 0.0474 0.0701 0.4448
ACSR/TW
Chukar/ 1780.0 8 38 93.5 0.2164 19x0.0874 0.4370 1.5122 1.3982 1.45 0.00964 0.0106 0.0127 1400 0.0482 0.0697 0.4398
ACSR/TW
Bluebird/ 2156.0 8 64 91.0 0.1835 19x0.0961 0.4805 1.8312 1.6934 1.61 0.00802 0.00900 0.0105 1585 0.0538 0.0672 0.4229
ACSR/TW

ACSR/TW (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES) – EQUIVALENT DIAMETER -


CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT DIAMETER TO REGULAR ACSR
CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (4) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE EQUIVALENT STEEL CORE STEEL SQ. INCHES OHMS/1000 FT MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR NO. AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. CORE O.D. O.D. DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (5) FT (6) 1000 FT (6)
Calument/ 565.3 16 20 91.5 0.1681 7x0.1146 0.3438 0.5161 0.4438 0.86 0.0300 0.0308 0.0368 715 0.0290 0.0814 0.5217
ACSR/TW
Mohawk/ 571.7 13 18 92.2 0.1782 7x0.1030 0.3090 0.5072 0.4489 0.85 0.0298 0.0306 0.0365 715 0.0283 0.0820 0.5239
ACSR/TW
Oswego/ 664.8 16 20 92.3 0.1823 7x0.1244 0.3732 0.6073 0.5222 0.93 0.0255 0.0262 0.0313 795 0.0313 0.0796 0.5096
ACSR/TW
Mystic/ 666.6 13 20 92.3 0.1826 7x0.1111 0.3333 0.5915 0.5236 0.91 0.0255 0.0263 0.0314 790 0.0306 0.0801 0.5120
ACSR/TW
Wabash/ 762.8 16 20 92.9 0.1953 7x0.1331 0.3993 0.6963 0.5989 0.99 0.0222 0.0229 0.0273 865 0.0335 0.0781 0.4993
ACSR/TW
Maumee/ 768.2 13 20 93.0 0.1960 7x0.1195 0.3585 0.6817 0.6032 0.98 0.0222 0.0229 0.0273 860 0.0328 0.0786 0.5014
ACSR/TW
Kettle/ 957.2 7 33 92.2 0.1703 7x0.0973 0.2919 0.8038 0.7518 1.06 0.0180 0.0189 0.0232 955 0.0350 0.0770 0.4886
ACSR/TW
Suwanee/ 959.6 16 22 93.4 0.2089 7x0.1493 0.4479 0.8764 0.7539 1.11 0.0177 0.0183 0.0218 995 0.0376 0.0754 0.4817
ACSR/TW
Columbia/ 966.2 13 21 93.6 0.2145 7x0.1338 0.4014 0.8576 0.7591 1.09 0.0176 0.0183 0.0218 995 0.0367 0.0760 0.4839
ACSR/TW
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR/TW with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (/GA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(4) Based on a conductivity of 61.2% (minimum lot average) IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and 8% IACS at 20˚C for the steel core. AC resistance for single-layer and three-layer designs approximates the effects of
core magnetization. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(5) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity,
30˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will
differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(6) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric
Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by 0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert
capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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ACSR/TW (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES) – EQUIVALENT DIAMETER -
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT DIAMETER TO REGULAR ACSR
SIZE STEEL STEEL CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED STRENGTH
AWG NO. EQUIVALENT CORE CORE SQ. INCHES LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS LBS STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE OR AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. O.D. O.D. GA3 GA5 REEL WEIGHT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL GA2 (HS) (UHS) DESIGNATION LBS FEET
Genesee/ 1158.0 7 33 92.5 0.1873 7x0.1078 0.3234 0.9732 0.9094 1.16 1307 1091 216 83.45 16.55 31600 32900 34100 RMT 84.45 10874 8320
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5437 4160
Hudson/ 1158.4 13 26 93.7 0.2111 7x0.1467 0.4401 1.0279 0.9096 1.20 1488 1087 401 73.08 26.92 39600 42500 44700 RMT 84.36 9776 6570
ACSR/TW RM 66.32 4880 3280
Cheyenne/ 1168.1 5 30 92.9 0.1973 7x0.0926 0.2778 0.9642 0.9170 1.16 1259 1099 160 87.32 12.68 28800 29700 30700 RMT 84.45 9441 7500
ACSR/TW RM 66.32 4720 3750
Yukon/ 1233.6 13 39 91.0 0.1778 19x0.0910 0.4550 1.0923 0.9688 1.25 1584 1165 419 73.53 26.47 42900 45200 47500 RMT 90.45 14588 9210
ACSR/TW RMT 84.36 7286 4600
Nelson/ 1257.1 7 35 92.4 0.1895 7x0.1115 0.3345 1.0558 0.9875 1.21 1415 1184 231 83.65 16.35 34200 35500 36800 RMT 84.45 11508 8130
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5747 4060
Catawba/ 1272.0 5 30 93.3 0.2059 7x0.0967 0.2901 1.0507 0.9993 1.20 1371 1197 174 87.30 12.70 31400 32400 33400 RMT 84.36 5333 3890
ACSR/TW RM 66.32 4716 3440
Thames/ 1334.6 13 39 92.6 0.1850 19x0.0944 0.4720 1.1808 1.0479 1.29 1711 1260 451 73.64 26.36 46300 48700 51200 RMT 90.45 14562 8510
ACSR/TW RM 72.36 7273 4250
Mackenzie/ 1359.7 7 36 92.9 0.1943 7x0.1159 0.3477 1.1413 1.0674 1.26 1531 1281 250 83.67 16.33 36900 38400 39800 RMT 84.45 11832 7730
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5909 3860
Truckee/ 1372.5 5 30 93.6 0.2139 7x0.1004 0.3012 1.1337 1.0783 1.25 1479 1291 188 87.32 12.68 33400 34500 35500 RMT 84.36 9451 6390
ACSR/TW RM 66.32 4718 3190
Merrimack/ 1433.6 13 39 92.1 0.1917 19x0.0978 0.4890 1.2682 1.1255 1.34 1838 1354 484 73.65 26.35 49700 52300 55000 RMT 90.45 14555 7920
ACSR/TW RM 72.36 7278 3960
Miramichi/ 1455.3 7 36 93.4 0.2010 7x0.1200 0.3600 1.2219 1.1427 1.30 1639 1371 268 83.64 16.36 39200 40700 42200 RMT 84.45 11832 7220
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5916 3610
St. Croix/ 1467.8 5 30 93.4 0.2212 7x0.1041 0.3123 1.2127 1.1532 1.29 1583 1381 202 87.26 12.74 35800 36900 38100 RMT 84.36 10320 6520
ACSR/TW RM 66.32 5160 3260
Rio Grande/ 1533.3 13 39 93.2 0.1983 19x0.1012 0.5060 1.3574 1.2046 1.38 1966 1448 518 73.63 26.37 53200 56000 58900 RMT 90.45 14569 7410
ACSR/TW RM 72.36 7275 3700
Potomac/ 1557.4 7 36 93.2 0.2080 7x0.1241 0.3723 1.3084 1.2237 1.35 1754 1467 287 83.65 16.35 41900 43600 45200 RMT 84.45 11836 6750
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5909 3370
Platte/ 1569.0 5 33 93.7 0.2181 7x0.1074 0.3222 1.2962 1.2328 1.33 1691 1476 215 87.30 12.70 38200 39400 40600 RMT 84.45 10383 6140
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5192 3070
Pecos/ 1622.0 13 39 93.1 0.2039 19x0.1064 0.5320 1.4425 1.2736 1.42 2105 1531 573 72.77 27.23 57500 60600 63800 RMT 90.45 14732 7000
ACSR/TW RM 72.36 7366 3500
Schuylkill/ 1657.4 7 36 93.5 0.2145 7x0.1280 0.3840 1.3912 1.3012 1.39 1866 1561 305 83.66 16.34 44000 45700 47500 RMT 84.45 11831 6340
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 5915 3170
James/ 1730.6 13 39 92.5 0.2107 19x0.1075 0.5375 1.5322 1.3598 1.47 2219 1634 585 73.64 26.36 59400 62600 65800 RMT 90.45 14557 6560
ACSR/TW RM 72.36 7278 3280
Pee Dee/ 1758.6 7 37 93.0 0.2180 7x0.1319 0.3957 1.4764 1.3807 1.43 1980 1656 324 83.65 16.35 46700 48500 50400 RMT 90.45 12159 6140
ACSR/TW RM 68.38 6079 3070
Cumberland/ 1926.9 13 42 93.3 0.2142 19x0.1133 0.5665 1.7044 1.5129 1.54 2469 1819 650 73.68 26.32 66000 69600 73100 RMT 90.45 15679 6350
ACSR/TW RMT 84.36 7827 3170
Athabaska/ 1949.6 7 42 93.4 0.2155 7x0.1392 0.4176 1.6384 1.5318 1.50 2197 1836 361 83.58 16.42 51900 53900 56000 RMT 90.45 13819 6290
ACSR/TW RM 72.36 6898 3140
Powder/ 2153.8 8 64 92.2 0.1834 19x0.0961 0.4805 1.8293 1.6915 1.60 2510 2042 467 81.37 18.63 61100 63600 66200 RMT 96.60 21611 8610
ACSR/TW RMT 84.45 10793 4300
Santee/ 2627.3 8 64 93.1 0.2027 19x0.1062 0.5310 2.2328 2.0645 1.76 3062 2492 571 81.36 18.64 74500 77700 80800 RMT 96.60 21621 7060
ACSR/TW RMT 84.45 10810 3530
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR/TW with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (/GA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may not exactly equal the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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ACSR/TW (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES) – EQUIVALENT DIAMETER -
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT DIAMETER TO REGULAR ACSR
CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (4) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE EQUIVALENT STEEL CORE STEEL SQ. INCHES OHMS/1000 FT MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR NO. AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. CORE O.D. O.D. DC AC AC AMPACITY RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C 75˚C (5) FT (6) 1000 FT (6)
Genesee/ 1158.0 7 33 92.5 0.1873 7x0.1078 0.3234 0.9732 0.9094 1.16 0.0149 0.0157 0.0192 1075 0.0385 0.0748 0.4739
ACSR/TW
Hudson/ 1158.4 13 26 93.7 0.2111 7x0.1467 0.4401 1.0279 0.9096 1.20 0.0147 0.0154 0.0183 1110 0.0402 0.0738 0.4697
ACSR/TW
Cheyenne/ 1168.1 5 30 92.9 0.1973 7x0.0926 0.2778 0.9642 0.9170 1.16 0.0148 0.0157 0.0191 1075 0.0379 0.0752 0.4751
ACSR/TW
Yukon/ 1233.6 13 39 91.0 0.1778 19x0.0910 0.4550 1.0923 0.9688 1.25 0.0139 0.0147 0.0179 1135 0.0422 0.0728 0.4628
ACSR/TW
Nelson/ 1257.1 7 35 92.4 0.1895 7x0.1115 0.3345 1.0558 0.9875 1.21 0.0137 0.0146 0.0178 1130 0.0402 0.0739 0.4674
ACSR/TW
Catawba/ 1272.0 5 30 93.3 0.2059 7x0.0967 0.2901 1.0507 0.9993 1.20 0.0135 0.0145 0.0176 1130 0.0395 0.0743 0.4688
ACSR/TW
Thames/ 1334.6 13 39 92.6 0.1850 19x0.0944 0.4720 1.1808 1.0479 1.29 0.0128 0.0136 0.0166 1190 0.0435 0.0720 0.4579
ACSR/TW
Mackenzie/ 1359.7 7 36 92.9 0.1943 7x0.1159 0.3477 1.1413 1.0674 1.26 0.0127 0.0136 0.0165 1185 0.0417 0.0730 0.4617
ACSR/TW
Truckee/ 1372.5 5 30 93.6 0.2139 7x0.1004 0.3012 1.1337 1.0783 1.25 0.0126 0.0135 0.0164 1185 0.0409 0.0734 0.4631
ACSR/TW
Merrimack/ 1433.6 13 39 92.1 0.1917 19x0.0978 0.4890 1.2682 1.1255 1.34 0.0119 0.0127 0.0155 1240 0.0452 0.0712 0.4519
ACSR/TW
Miramichi/ 1455.3 7 36 93.4 0.2010 7x0.1200 0.3600 1.2219 1.1427 1.30 0.0118 0.0127 0.0155 1235 0.0430 0.0723 0.4568
ACSR/TW
St. Croix/ 1467.8 5 30 93.4 0.2212 7x0.1041 0.3123 1.2127 1.1532 1.29 0.0117 0.0127 0.0154 1235 0.0424 0.0726 0.4576
ACSR/TW
Rio Grande/ 1533.3 13 39 93.2 0.1983 19x0.1012 0.5060 1.3574 1.2046 1.38 0.0112 0.0120 0.0145 1295 0.0466 0.0705 0.4474
ACSR/TW
Potomac/ 1557.4 7 36 93.2 0.2080 7x0.1241 0.3723 1.3084 1.2237 1.35 0.0111 0.0120 0.0145 1285 0.0445 0.0715 0.4513
ACSR/TW
Platte/ 1569.0 5 33 93.7 0.2181 7x0.1074 0.3222 1.2962 1.2328 1.33 0.0110 0.0120 0.0145 1285 0.0438 0.0719 0.4527
ACSR/TW
Pecos/ 1622.0 13 39 93.1 0.2039 19x0.1064 0.5320 1.4425 1.2736 1.42 0.0105 0.0113 0.0138 1340 0.0482 0.0697 0.4424
ACSR/TW
Schuylkill/ 1657.4 7 36 93.5 0.2145 7x0.1280 0.3840 1.3912 1.3012 1.39 0.0104 0.0113 0.0137 1335 0.0459 0.0708 0.4467
ACSR/TW
James/ 1730.6 13 39 92.5 0.2107 19x0.1075 0.5375 1.5322 1.3598 1.47 0.00989 0.0107 0.0130 1390 0.0496 0.0690 0.4374
ACSR/TW
Pee Dee/ 1758.6 7 37 93.0 0.2180 7x0.1319 0.3957 1.4764 1.3807 1.43 0.00979 0.0108 0.0130 1380 0.0474 0.0701 0.4416
ACSR/TW
Cumberland/ 1926.9 13 42 93.3 0.2142 19x0.1133 0.5665 1.7044 1.5129 1.54 0.00889 0.00974 0.0117 1485 0.0522 0.0679 0.4296
ACSR/TW
Athabaska/ 1949.6 7 42 93.4 0.2155 7x0.1392 0.4176 1.6384 1.5318 1.50 0.00883 0.00985 0.0118 1470 0.0499 0.0689 0.4338
ACSR/TW
Powder/ 2153.8 8 64 92.2 0.1834 19x0.0961 0.4805 1.8293 1.6915 1.60 0.00803 0.00900 0.0105 1580 0.0535 0.0673 0.4239
ACSR/TW
Santee/ 2627.3 8 64 93.1 0.2027 19x0.1062 0.5310 2.2328 2.0645 1.76 0.00658 0.00767 0.00886 1765 0.0589 0.0651 0.4090
ACSR/TW
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR/TW with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (/GA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(4) Based on a conductivity of 61.2% (minimum lot average) IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and 8% IACS at 20˚C for the steel core. AC resistance for single-layer and three-layer designs approximates the effects of
core magnetization. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(5) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity,
30˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will
differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(6) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric
Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by 0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert
capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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Product Construction: Applications: At the present time, CAN/CSA C61089 does not
Aluminum Conductor Steel-Supported (ACSS) recognize the ACSS conductor designs. The information
Complete Conductor: provided on the following pages is from our US catalog.
is used for overhead transmission lines. It is
ACSS is a composite concentric-lay-stranded cable.
especially useful in reconductoring applications
ACSS conductors are manufactured in accordance For other conductor sizes, designs and/or specific
requiring increased current with existing tensions
with the latest issue of ASTM B856. installation requirements not shown in the tables,
and clearances; new line applications where
contact your General Cable sales representative or
The steel strands form the central core of the cable, structures can be economized due to reduced sag;
e-mail infoca@generalcable.com.
around which is stranded one or more layers of new line applications requiring high emergency
aluminum 1350-O wires. The “O” temper of the loadings; and lines where aeolian vibration is a
aluminum, a fully annealed or soft temper, causes problem.
most or all of the mechanical load on ACSS to be
carried by the steel. Standard ACSS designs are Options:
manufactured with regular-strength Class A zinc- • High-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum
5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA3)
(/MA2). The steel core may consist of 7, 19, 37 or • Extra-high-strength Class A zinc-5%
more wires. aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel
core (/MA4)
Features and Benefits: • Ultra-high-strength Class A zinc-5%
aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel
ACSS conductors are similar to conventional core (/MA5)
ACSR with some very important additional • Aluminum-clad steel core (/AW) —
advantages. ACSS can operate continuously at see ACSS/AW catalog section
high temperatures up to 250°C without damage, • 250°C operating temperature rating utilizing
allowing for a significant increase in conductor either the zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal
current-carrying capacity. alloy-coated steel core wires or the
aluminum-clad steel core wires
ACSS sags less under emergency electrical • Trapezoidal-shaped aluminum strands (/TW)
loadings than ACSR, it is self-damping, and its final
• Non-specular surface finish (/NS)
sags are not affected by long-term creep of the
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ACSS, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED STRENGTH
SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS LBS STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR O.D. GA2 OR GA3 OR GA5 OR REEL WEIGHT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL MA2 MA3 (HS) MA5 (UHS) DESIGNATION LBS FEET
Spoonbill/ACSS 266.8 22x0.1101 7x0.0612 0.2300 0.2095 0.624 321 251 70 78.28 21.72 6030 6550 7580 RM 68.38 2810 8755
Scaup/ACSS 266.8 24x0.1054 7x0.0703 0.2366 0.2095 0.633 343 251 92 73.20 26.80 7410 8090 9450 RM 68.38 3265 9520
Partridge/ACSS 266.8 26x0.1013 7x0.0788 0.2437 0.2096 0.642 367 251 116 68.50 31.50 8880 9730 11440 RM 68.38 3790 10330
Junco/ACSS 266.8 30x0.0943 7x0.0943 0.2584 0.2095 0.660 417 252 166 60.35 39.65 11700 13000 15200 RM 68.38 4970 11890
Ostrich/ACSS 300.0 26x0.1074 7x0.0835 0.2739 0.2355 0.680 412 283 130 68.53 31.47 10000 10900 12800 RM 68.38 3785 9190
Trogon/ACSS 336.4 20x0.1297 7x0.0576 0.2825 0.2642 0.692 379 317 62 83.69 16.31 5990 6440 7350 RM 68.38 4780 12610
Woodcock/ACSS 336.4 22x0.1237 7x0.0687 0.2903 0.2644 0.701 405 317 88 78.29 21.71 7610 8250 9550 RMT 84.36 5620 13880
RM 68.38 2810 6940
Widgeon/ACSS 336.4 24x0.1184 7x0.0789 0.2985 0.2642 0.710 433 317 116 73.22 26.78 9340 10200 11900 RMT 84.36 6550 15130
RM 68.38 3275 7565
Linnet/ACSS 336.4 26x0.1137 7x0.0884 0.3070 0.2640 0.720 462 317 145 68.54 31.46 11200 12300 14400 RMT 84.36 7570 16390
RM 68.38 3785 8195
Oriole/ACSS 336.4 30x0.1059 7x0.1059 0.3259 0.2642 0.741 526 318 209 60.34 39.66 14800 16300 19100 RM 68.38 4970 9430
Ptarmigan/ACSS 397.5 20x0.1410 7x0.0627 0.3339 0.3123 0.752 448 374 73 83.65 16.35 7090 7630 8710 RM 68.38 4780 10670
Stork/ACSS 397.5 22x0.1344 7x0.0747 0.3428 0.3121 0.762 478 374 104 78.28 21.72 8990 9760 11290 RMT 84.36 5605 11730
RM 68.38 2805 5865
Brant/ACSS 397.5 24x0.1287 7x0.0858 0.3527 0.3122 0.772 511 374 137 73.21 26.79 11000 12100 14100 RMT 84.36 6535 12790
RM 68.38 3270 6395
Ibis/ACSS 397.5 26x0.1236 7x0.0961 0.3627 0.3120 0.783 546 374 172 68.53 31.47 13000 14200 16500 RMT 84.36 7575 13870
RM 68.38 3785 6935
Lark/ACSS 397.5 30x0.1151 7x0.1151 0.3850 0.3121 0.806 622 375 247 60.35 39.65 17500 19300 22600 RM 68.38 4965 7980
Tailorbird/ACSS 477.0 20x0.1544 7x0.0686 0.4003 0.3746 0.824 537 449 88 83.69 16.31 8490 9140 10430 RM 68.38 4780 8900
Toucan/ACSS 477.0 22x0.1472 7x0.0818 0.4112 0.3744 0.834 574 449 125 78.30 21.70 10800 11700 13500 RMT 84.36 5620 9790
RM 68.38 2810 4895
Flicker/ACSS 477.0 24x0.1410 7x0.0940 0.4233 0.3747 0.846 614 449 164 73.20 26.80 13000 14200 16400 RMT 84.36 6535 10660
RM 68.38 3265 5330
Hawk/ACSS 477.0 26x0.1354 7x0.1053 0.4353 0.3744 0.858 656 449 206 68.52 31.48 15600 17100 19800 RMT 84.36 7570 11560
RM 68.38 3785 5780
Hen/ACSS 477.0 30x0.1261 7x0.1261 0.4621 0.3747 0.883 746 450 296 60.34 39.66 21000 22700 26700 RM 68.38 4960 6650
Heron/ACSS 500.0 30x0.1291 7x0.1291 0.4843 0.3927 0.904 782 472 310 60.35 39.65 22000 23800 27900 RM 68.38 4960 6345
Tody/ACSS 556.5 20x0.1668 7x0.0741 0.4672 0.4370 0.890 626 524 102 83.68 16.32 9900 10700 12200 RM 68.38 4770 7620
Sapsucker/ACSS 556.5 22x0.1590 7x0.0883 0.4797 0.4368 0.901 669 524 145 78.32 21.68 12600 13600 15800 RMT 84.36 5615 8390
RM 68.38 2805 4195
Parakeet/ACSS 556.5 24x0.1523 7x0.1015 0.4939 0.4372 0.914 716 524 192 73.22 26.78 15200 16600 19100 RMT 84.36 6545 9140
RM 68.38 3270 4570
Dove/ACSS 556.5 26x0.1463 7x0.1138 0.5083 0.4371 0.927 765 524 241 68.50 31.50 18200 19900 23100 RMT 84.36 7580 9910
RM 68.38 3790 4955
Eagle/ACSS 556.5 30x0.1362 7x0.1362 0.5391 0.4371 0.953 871 525 345 60.35 39.65 24500 26500 31100 RM 68.38 4960 5700
Peacock/ACSS 605.0 24x0.1588 7x0.1059 0.5370 0.4753 0.953 779 570 209 73.19 26.81 16500 18100 20800 RMT 84.36 6550 8410
RM 68.38 3275 4205
Squab/ACSS 605.0 26x0.1525 7x0.1186 0.5522 0.4749 0.966 832 570 262 68.52 31.48 19700 21700 25100 RMT 84.36 7580 9110
RM 68.38 3790 4555
Wood Duck/ACSS 605.0 30x0.1420 7x0.1420 0.5860 0.4751 0.994 947 571 375 60.35 39.65 26000 28300 33300 RM 68.38 4960 5245
Teal/ACSS 605.0 30x0.1420 19x0.0852 0.5834 0.4751 0.994 939 571 367 60.85 39.15 26600 29300 34700 RMT 84.45 9840 10490
RM 68.38 4920 5245
Turacos/ACSS 636.0 20x0.1783 7x0.0792 0.5339 0.4994 0.951 716 599 117 83.69 16.31 11300 12200 13900 RMT 84.36 7160 10000
RM 68.38 4775 6670
Goldfinch/ACSS 636.0 22x0.1700 7x0.0944 0.5483 0.4994 0.963 765 599 166 78.32 21.68 14100 15300 17600 RMT 84.45 8425 11010
RMT 84.36 5615 7340
RM 68.38 2810 3670
Rook/ACSS 636.0 24x0.1628 7x0.1085 0.5643 0.4996 0.977 818 599 219 73.22 26.78 17300 19000 21900 RMT 84.45 9815 12000
RMT 84.36 6545 8000
RM 68.38 3270 4000
(1) Code words shown denote ACSS with regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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ACSS, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (4) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES OHMS/1000 FT AMPACITY (5) MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR O.D. DC AC AC AC RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (1) kcmil AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C @ 200˚C 75˚C 200˚C FT (6) 1000 FT (6)
Spoonbill/ACSS 266.8 22x0.1101 7x0.0612 0.2300 0.2095 0.624 0.0624 0.0639 0.0768 0.1091 455 800 0.0206 0.0892 0.5716
Scaup/ACSS 266.8 24x0.1054 7x0.0703 0.2366 0.2095 0.633 0.0622 0.0636 0.0765 0.1086 460 805 0.0211 0.0887 0.5694
Partridge/ACSS 266.8 26x0.1013 7x0.0788 0.2437 0.2096 0.642 0.0619 0.0633 0.0761 0.1081 460 810 0.0216 0.0882 0.5672
Junco/ACSS 266.8 30x0.0943 7x0.0943 0.2584 0.2095 0.660 0.0615 0.0629 0.0756 0.1073 465 825 0.0226 0.0871 0.5628
Ostrich/ACSS 300.0 26x0.1074 7x0.0835 0.2739 0.2355 0.680 0.0551 0.0563 0.0677 0.0962 500 875 0.0229 0.0868 0.5581
Trogon/ACSS 336.4 20x0.1297 7x0.0576 0.2825 0.2642 0.692 0.0497 0.0509 0.0612 0.0869 525 925 0.0226 0.0871 0.5555
Woodcock/ACSS 336.4 22x0.1237 7x0.0687 0.2903 0.2644 0.701 0.0495 0.0507 0.0609 0.0866 530 935 0.0231 0.0866 0.5534

Widgeon/ACSS 336.4 24x0.1184 7x0.0789 0.2985 0.2642 0.710 0.0493 0.0505 0.0607 0.0862 530 940 0.0237 0.0860 0.5513

Linnet/ACSS 336.4 26x0.1137 7x0.0884 0.3070 0.2640 0.720 0.0491 0.0503 0.0604 0.0858 535 945 0.0242 0.0855 0.5491

Oriole/ACSS 336.4 30x0.1059 7x0.1059 0.3259 0.2642 0.741 0.0488 0.0499 0.0600 0.0851 540 955 0.0253 0.0845 0.5446
Ptarmigan/ACSS 397.5 20x0.1410 7x0.0627 0.3339 0.3123 0.752 0.0421 0.0431 0.0518 0.0736 585 1035 0.0245 0.0852 0.5424
Stork/ACSS 397.5 22x0.1344 7x0.0747 0.3428 0.3121 0.762 0.0419 0.0430 0.0516 0.0733 585 1040 0.0251 0.0847 0.5404

Brant/ACSS 397.5 24x0.1287 7x0.0858 0.3527 0.3122 0.772 0.0417 0.0428 0.0514 0.0730 590 1045 0.0257 0.0841 0.5382

Ibis/ACSS 397.5 26x0.1236 7x0.0961 0.3627 0.3120 0.783 0.0416 0.0426 0.0512 0.0726 595 1055 0.0263 0.0836 0.5360

Lark/ACSS 397.5 30x0.1151 7x0.1151 0.3850 0.3121 0.806 0.0413 0.0423 0.0508 0.0721 600 1070 0.0275 0.0826 0.5316
Tailorbird/ACSS 477.0 20x0.1544 7x0.0686 0.4003 0.3746 0.824 0.0351 0.0360 0.0433 0.0614 655 1165 0.0269 0.0831 0.5281
Toucan/ACSS 477.0 22x0.1472 7x0.0818 0.4112 0.3744 0.834 0.0349 0.0359 0.0431 0.0611 660 1175 0.0275 0.0826 0.5261

Flicker/ACSS 477.0 24x0.1410 7x0.0940 0.4233 0.3747 0.846 0.0348 0.0357 0.0429 0.0608 660 1180 0.0282 0.0820 0.5240

Hawk/ACSS 477.0 26x0.1354 7x0.1053 0.4353 0.3744 0.858 0.0346 0.0355 0.0427 0.0605 665 1190 0.0288 0.0815 0.5218

Hen/ACSS 477.0 30x0.1261 7x0.1261 0.4621 0.3747 0.883 0.0344 0.0353 0.0423 0.0601 675 1205 0.0302 0.0805 0.5173
Heron/ACSS 500.0 30x0.1291 7x0.1291 0.4843 0.3927 0.904 0.0328 0.0337 0.0404 0.0573 695 1240 0.0309 0.0799 0.5136
Tody/ACSS 556.5 20x0.1668 7x0.0741 0.4672 0.4370 0.890 0.0301 0.0309 0.0371 0.0527 720 1290 0.0290 0.0813 0.5161
Sapsucker/ACSS 556.5 22x0.1590 7x0.0883 0.4797 0.4368 0.901 0.0299 0.0308 0.0370 0.0524 725 1295 0.0297 0.0808 0.5140

Parakeet/ACSS 556.5 24x0.1523 7x0.1015 0.4939 0.4372 0.914 0.0298 0.0306 0.0368 0.0522 730 1305 0.0304 0.0803 0.5119

Dove/ACSS 556.5 26x0.1463 7x0.1138 0.5083 0.4371 0.927 0.0297 0.0305 0.0366 0.0519 735 1315 0.0311 0.0797 0.5097

Eagle/ACSS 556.5 30x0.1362 7x0.1362 0.5391 0.4371 0.953 0.0295 0.0303 0.0363 0.0515 740 1330 0.0326 0.0787 0.5052
Peacock/ACSS 605.0 24x0.1588 7x0.1059 0.5370 0.4753 0.953 0.0274 0.0282 0.0339 0.0480 770 1380 0.0317 0.0793 0.5053

Squab/ACSS 605.0 26x0.1525 7x0.1186 0.5522 0.4749 0.966 0.0273 0.0281 0.0337 0.0478 775 1390 0.0325 0.0788 0.5031

Wood Duck/ACSS 605.0 30x0.1420 7x0.1420 0.5860 0.4751 0.994 0.0271 0.0279 0.0334 0.0474 780 1405 0.0340 0.0777 0.4987
Teal/ACSS 605.0 30x0.1420 19x0.0852 0.5834 0.4751 0.994 0.0272 0.0279 0.0335 0.0474 780 1405 0.0340 0.0777 0.4987

Turacos/ACSS 636.0 20x0.1783 7x0.0792 0.5339 0.4994 0.951 0.0263 0.0271 0.0325 0.0461 785 1405 0.0310 0.0798 0.5056

Goldfinch/ACSS 636.0 22x0.1700 7x0.0944 0.5483 0.4994 0.963 0.0262 0.0270 0.0324 0.0459 790 1415 0.0318 0.0793 0.5036

Rook/ACSS 636.0 24x0.1628 7x0.1085 0.5643 0.4996 0.977 0.0261 0.0269 0.0322 0.0457 790 1425 0.0325 0.0787 0.5014

(1) Code words shown denote ACSS with regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative
design options.
(4) Based on a conductivity of 61.2% (minimum lot average) IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and 8% IACS at 20˚C for the steel core. AC resistance for single-layer and three-layer designs approximates the effects of core
magnetization. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(5) Based on the given conductor temperature at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec crosswind (90˚ to conductor),
0.5 coefficient of emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 30˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear
atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based
on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(6) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius.

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ACSS, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED STRENGTH
SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS LBS STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR O.D. GA2 OR GA3 OR GA5 OR REEL WEIGHT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL MA2 MA3 (HS) MA5 (UHS) DESIGNATION LBS FEET
Grosbeak/ACSS 636.0 26x0.1564 7x0.1216 0.5808 0.4995 0.990 874 599 275 68.52 31.48 20700 22400 26000 RMT 90.45 11370 13010
RMT 84.36 7580 8670
RM 68.38 3790 4335
Scoter/ACSS 636.0 30x0.1456 7x0.1456 0.6160 0.4995 1.019 995 601 395 60.35 39.65 27400 29700 35000 RMT 96.60 14945 15020
RM 68.38 4980 5005
Egret/ACSS 636.0 30x0.1456 19x0.0874 0.6135 0.4995 1.019 987 601 387 60.83 39.17 28000 30900 36600 RMT 96.60 14765 14960
RMT 84.45 9850 9980
RM 68.38 4925 4990
Flamingo/ACSS 666.6 24x0.1667 7x0.1111 0.5917 0.5238 1.000 858 628 230 73.21 26.79 18200 19900 22900 RMT 84.45 9835 11460
RMT 84.36 6545 7630
RM 68.38 3275 3815
Gannet/ACSS 666.6 26x0.1601 7x0.1245 0.6086 0.5234 1.014 916 628 289 68.52 31.48 21700 23400 27300 RMT 90.45 11380 12410
RMT 84.36 7595 8280
RM 68.38 3795 4140
Stilt/ACSS 715.5 24x0.1727 7x0.1151 0.6350 0.5622 1.036 921 674 247 73.21 26.79 19500 21300 24600 RMT 84.45 9820 10660
RMT 84.36 6540 7100
RM 68.38 3270 3550
Starling/ACSS 715.5 26x0.1659 7x0.1290 0.6535 0.5620 1.051 984 674 310 68.51 31.49 23300 25200 29300 RMT 90.45 11365 11550
RMT 84.36 7585 7710
RM 68.38 3795 3855
Redwing/ACSS 715.5 30x0.1544 19x0.0926 0.6897 0.5617 1.081 1110 676 434 60.88 39.12 30800 34000 39800 RMT 96.60 14750 13300
RMT 84.45 9850 8880
RM 68.38 4925 4440
Macaw/ACSS 795.0 42x0.1376 7x0.0764 0.6567 0.6246 1.055 857 749 109 87.33 12.67 11800 12600 14200 RMT 90.45 9610 11200
RM 68.38 4805 5600
Turbit/ACSS 795.0 20x0.1994 7x0.0886 0.6677 0.6246 1.063 895 749 146 83.67 16.33 14200 15200 17400 RMT 84.36 7160 8000
RM 68.38 4770 5330
Tern/ACSS 795.0 45x0.1329 7x0.0886 0.6674 0.6242 1.063 895 749 146 83.67 16.33 14200 15200 17400 RMT 96.60 16110 18000
RMT 90.45 10740 12000
RM 68.38 5370 6000
Puffin/ACSS 795.0 22x0.1901 7x0.1056 0.6857 0.6244 1.077 956 749 208 78.30 21.70 17700 19200 22000 RMT 84.45 8420 8800
RMT 84.36 5620 5870
RM 68.38 2810 2935
Cuckoo/ACSS 795.0 24x0.1820 7x0.1213 0.7053 0.6244 1.092 1023 749 274 73.22 26.78 21700 23300 26900 RMT 84.45 9830 9610
RMT 84.36 6545 6400
RM 68.38 3275 3200
Condor/ACSS 795.0 54x0.1213 7x0.1213 0.7049 0.6240 1.092 1023 749 274 73.22 26.78 21700 23300 26900 RMT 96.60 19130 18720
RMT 90.45 11040 10800
Drake/ACSS 795.0 26x0.1749 7x0.1360 0.7263 0.6246 1.107 1093 749 344 68.50 31.50 25900 28000 32600 RMT 90.45 11365 10400
RMT 84.36 7585 6940
RM 68.38 3795 3470
Mallard/ACSS 795.0 30x0.1628 19x0.0977 0.7669 0.6245 1.140 1234 751 483 60.84 39.16 34300 37900 44300 RMT 96.60 14770 11970
RMT 84.45 9845 7980
RM 68.38 4925 3990
Ruddy/ACSS 900.0 45x0.1414 7x0.0943 0.7555 0.7066 1.131 1013 848 166 83.66 16.34 15800 17000 19200 RMT 96.60 16095 15890
RMT 90.45 10730 10590
RM 68.38 5365 5295
Canary/ACSS 900.0 54x0.1291 7x0.1291 0.7985 0.7069 1.162 1158 848 310 73.21 26.79 24600 26400 30500 RMT 96.60 19155 16540
RMT 90.45 11045 9540
Phoenix/ACSS 954.0 42x0.1507 7x0.0837 0.7877 0.7491 1.155 1029 899 130 87.33 12.67 14200 15200 17100 RMT 90.45 9600 9340
RM 68.38 4800 4670
Corncrake/ACSS 954.0 20x0.2184 7x0.0971 0.8011 0.7492 1.165 1074 899 175 83.66 16.34 16700 18000 20400 RMT 84.36 7170 6670
RM 68.38 4785 4450
(1) Code words shown denote ACSS with regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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ACSS, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (4) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES OHMS/1000 FT AMPACITY (5) MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR O.D. DC AC AC AC RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (1) kcmil AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C @ 200˚C 75˚C 200˚C FT (6) 1000 FT (6)
Grosbeak/ACSS 636.0 26x0.1564 7x0.1216 0.5808 0.4995 0.990 0.0260 0.0267 0.0321 0.0455 795 1435 0.0333 0.0782 0.4992

Scoter/ACSS 636.0 30x0.1456 7x0.1456 0.6160 0.4995 1.019 0.0258 0.0265 0.0318 0.0451 805 1455 0.0348 0.0772 0.4948

Egret/ACSS 636.0 30x0.1456 19x0.0874 0.6135 0.4995 1.019 0.0258 0.0265 0.0318 0.0451 805 1455 0.0348 0.0772 0.4947

Flamingo/ACSS 666.6 24x0.1667 7x0.1111 0.5917 0.5238 1.000 0.0249 0.0257 0.0308 0.0436 815 1470 0.0333 0.0782 0.4977

Gannet/ACSS 666.6 26x0.1601 7x0.1245 0.6086 0.5234 1.014 0.0248 0.0255 0.0306 0.0434 820 1480 0.0341 0.0777 0.4956

Stilt/ACSS 715.5 24x0.1727 7x0.1151 0.6350 0.5622 1.036 0.0232 0.0239 0.0287 0.0406 855 1540 0.0345 0.0774 0.4922

Starling/ACSS 715.5 26x0.1659 7x0.1290 0.6535 0.5620 1.051 0.0231 0.0238 0.0286 0.0404 860 1550 0.0353 0.0768 0.4900

Redwing/ACSS 715.5 30x0.1544 19x0.0926 0.6897 0.5617 1.081 0.0230 0.0236 0.0283 0.0401 870 1570 0.0369 0.0758 0.4856

Macaw/ACSS 795.0 42x0.1376 7x0.0764 0.6567 0.6246 1.055 0.0211 0.0221 0.0273 0.0396 880 1570 0.0346 0.0773 0.4894

Turbit/ACSS 795.0 20x0.1994 7x0.0886 0.6677 0.6246 1.063 0.0210 0.0218 0.0261 0.0370 900 1630 0.0347 0.0772 0.4881

Tern/ACSS 795.0 45x0.1329 7x0.0886 0.6674 0.6242 1.063 0.0210 0.0220 0.0272 0.0395 880 1575 0.0351 0.0770 0.4881

Puffin/ACSS 795.0 22x0.1901 7x0.1056 0.6857 0.6244 1.077 0.0210 0.0217 0.0260 0.0368 905 1640 0.0355 0.0767 0.4861

Cuckoo/ACSS 795.0 24x0.1820 7x0.1213 0.7053 0.6244 1.092 0.0209 0.0216 0.0259 0.0366 910 1650 0.0364 0.0762 0.4840

Condor/ACSS 795.0 54x0.1213 7x0.1213 0.7049 0.6240 1.092 0.0209 0.0217 0.0270 0.0392 890 1595 0.0366 0.0760 0.4840

Drake/ACSS 795.0 26x0.1749 7x0.1360 0.7263 0.6246 1.107 0.0208 0.0215 0.0257 0.0364 915 1660 0.0372 0.0756 0.4818

Mallard/ACSS 795.0 30x0.1628 19x0.0977 0.7669 0.6245 1.140 0.0207 0.0213 0.0255 0.0362 925 1685 0.0389 0.0746 0.4773

Ruddy/ACSS 900.0 45x0.1414 7x0.0943 0.7555 0.7066 1.131 0.0186 0.0195 0.0241 0.0349 955 1710 0.0373 0.0756 0.4784

Canary/ACSS 900.0 54x0.1291 7x0.1291 0.7985 0.7069 1.162 0.0184 0.0193 0.0239 0.0346 965 1730 0.0390 0.0746 0.4742

Phoenix/ACSS 954.0 42x0.1507 7x0.0837 0.7877 0.7491 1.155 0.0176 0.0185 0.0228 0.0330 985 1770 0.0379 0.0752 0.4751

Corncrake/ACSS 954.0 20x0.2184 7x0.0971 0.8011 0.7492 1.165 0.0175 0.0183 0.0219 0.0309 1005 1835 0.0380 0.0751 0.4738

(1) Code words shown denote ACSS with regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative
design options.
(4) Based on a conductivity of 61.2% (minimum lot average) IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and 8% IACS at 20˚C for the steel core. AC resistance for single-layer and three-layer designs approximates the effects of core
magnetization. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(5) Based on the given conductor temperature at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec crosswind (90˚ to conductor),
0.5 coefficient of emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 30˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear
atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based
on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(6) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius.

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ACSS, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED STRENGTH
SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS LBS STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR O.D. GA2 OR GA3 OR GA5 OR REEL WEIGHT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL MA2 MA3 (HS) MA5 (UHS) DESIGNATION LBS FEET
Rail/ACSS 954.0 45x0.1456 7x0.0971 0.8011 0.7492 1.165 1074 899 175 83.66 16.34 16700 18000 20400 RMT 96.60 16125 15000
RMT 90.45 10750 10000
RM 68.38 5375 5000
Towhee/ACSS 954.0 48x0.1410 7x0.1097 0.8157 0.7495 1.175 1123 899 224 80.05 19.95 19700 21300 24300 RMT 96.60 17970 16000
RMT 90.45 11980 10670
RMT 84.36 5990 5335
Redbird/ACSS 954.0 24x0.1994 7x0.1329 0.8466 0.7495 1.196 1227 899 329 73.21 26.79 26000 28000 32300 RMT 84.45 9825 8000
RMT 84.36 6545 5330
Cardinal/ACSS 954.0 54x0.1329 7x0.1329 0.8462 0.7491 1.196 1227 899 329 73.21 26.79 26000 28000 32300 RMT 96.60 19140 15600
RMT 90.45 11780 9600
Canvasback/ 954.0 30x0.1783 19x0.1070 0.9201 0.7493 1.248 1480 901 580 60.85 39.15 41100 45400 53100 RMT 96.60 14780 9980
ACSS RMT 84.45 9865 6660
RM 68.38 4930 3330
Snowbird/ACSS 1033.5 42x0.1569 7x0.0872 0.8539 0.8121 1.203 1115 973 142 87.31 12.69 15400 16400 18500 RMT 90.45 9610 8610
RM 68.38 4805 4305
Ortolan/ACSS 1033.5 45x0.1515 7x0.1010 0.8681 0.8121 1.212 1163 973 190 83.68 16.32 18100 19500 22000 RMT 96.60 16110 13850
RMT 90.45 10735 9230
RM 68.38 5365 4615
Whooper/ACSS 1033.5 48x0.1467 7x0.1141 0.8829 0.8113 1.223 1216 973 242 80.07 19.93 21300 23100 26300 RMT 96.60 17945 14770
RMT 90.45 11970 9850
RM 68.38 5985 4925
Curlew/ACSS 1033.5 54x0.1383 7x0.1383 0.9164 0.8112 1.245 1329 973 356 73.22 26.78 28200 30300 35000 RMT 96.60 19140 14400
RMT 90.45 11045 8310
Avocet/ACSS 1113.0 42x0.1628 7x0.0904 0.9192 0.8743 1.248 1200 1048 152 87.33 12.67 16300 17500 19500 RMT 96.60 14400 12000
RMT 90.45 9600 8000
RM 68.38 4800 4000
Bluejay/ACSS 1113.0 45x0.1573 7x0.1049 0.9350 0.8745 1.259 1253 1048 205 83.66 16.34 19500 21000 23800 RMT 96.60 16120 12853
RMT 90.45 10745 8570
RM 68.38 1610 1285
Bullfinch/ACSS 1113.0 48x0.1523 7x0.1184 0.9516 0.8744 1.269 1310 1048 261 80.04 19.96 23000 24900 28400 RMT 96.60 17945 13700
RMT 90.45 11975 9140
RMT 84.36 5985 4570
Finch/ACSS 1113.0 54x0.1436 19x0.0861 0.9854 0.8746 1.293 1430 1053 376 73.69 26.31 30400 33200 38700 RMT 96.60 19035 13310
RMT 90.45 10970 7670
Oxbird/ACSS 1192.5 42x0.1685 7x0.0936 0.9847 0.9365 1.292 1286 1123 163 87.32 12.68 17500 18700 20900 RMT 96.60 14405 11200
RMT 90.45 9605 7470
RM 68.38 4805 3735
Bunting/ACSS 1192.5 45x0.1628 7x0.1085 1.0014 0.9367 1.302 1342 1123 219 83.68 16.32 20900 22500 25400 RMT 96.60 16105 12000
RMT 90.45 10735 8000
RM 68.38 5370 4000
Cormorant/ACSS 1192.5 48x0.1576 7x0.1226 1.0190 0.9364 1.313 1403 1123 280 80.06 19.94 24600 26200 30000 RMT 96.60 17960 12800
RMT 90.45 11970 8530
RMT 84.36 5985 4265
Grackle/ACSS 1192.5 54x0.1486 19x0.0892 1.0553 0.9365 1.338 1531 1129 403 73.70 26.30 32600 35500 41500 RMT 96.60 19025 12420
RMT 90.45 10970 7160
Scissortail/ACSS 1272.0 42x0.1740 7x0.0967 1.0501 0.9987 1.334 1372 1198 174 87.32 12.68 18700 20000 22300 RMT 96.60 14405 10500
RMT 90.45 9605 7000
RM 68.38 4800 3500
Bittern/ACSS 1272.0 45x0.1681 7x0.1121 1.0678 0.9987 1.345 1432 1198 234 83.67 16.33 22300 24000 27100 RMT 96.60 16110 11250
RMT 90.45 10740 7500
RM 68.38 5370 3750
(1) Code words shown denote ACSS with regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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ACSS, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (4) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES OHMS/1000 FT AMPACITY (5) MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR O.D. DC AC AC AC RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (1) kcmil AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C @ 200˚C 75˚C 200˚C FT (6) 1000 FT (6)
Rail/ACSS 954.0 45x0.1456 7x0.0971 0.8011 0.7492 1.165 0.0175 0.0185 0.0228 0.0329 990 1775 0.0384 0.0749 0.4738

Towhee/ACSS 954.0 48x0.1410 7x0.1097 0.8157 0.7495 1.175 0.0175 0.0184 0.0227 0.0328 990 1785 0.0390 0.0746 0.4725

Redbird/ACSS 954.0 24x0.1994 7x0.1329 0.8466 0.7495 1.196 0.0174 0.0181 0.0217 0.0306 1020 1860 0.0398 0.0741 0.4697

Cardinal/ACSS 954.0 54x0.1329 7x0.1329 0.8462 0.7491 1.196 0.0174 0.0182 0.0225 0.0326 1000 1800 0.0401 0.0739 0.4697

Canvasback/ 954.0 30x0.1783 19x0.1070 0.9201 0.7493 1.248 0.0172 0.0178 0.0214 0.0302 1040 1900 0.0427 0.0725 0.4630
ACSS

Snowbird/ACSS 1033.5 42x0.1569 7x0.0872 0.8539 0.8121 1.203 0.0162 0.0172 0.0211 0.0305 1035 1865 0.0394 0.0743 0.4688

Ortolan/ACSS 1033.5 45x0.1515 7x0.1010 0.8681 0.8121 1.212 0.0162 0.0171 0.0211 0.0304 1040 1875 0.0400 0.0740 0.4676

Whooper/ACSS 1033.5 48x0.1467 7x0.1141 0.8829 0.8113 1.223 0.0161 0.0170 0.0210 0.0303 1040 1880 0.0406 0.0737 0.4662

Curlew/ACSS 1033.5 54x0.1383 7x0.1383 0.9164 0.8112 1.245 0.0161 0.0169 0.0208 0.0301 1050 1900 0.0418 0.0730 0.4634

Avocet/ACSS 1113.0 42x0.1628 7x0.0904 0.9192 0.8743 1.248 0.0151 0.0160 0.0197 0.0283 1080 1960 0.0409 0.0735 0.4630

Bluejay/ACSS 1113.0 45x0.1573 7x0.1049 0.9350 0.8745 1.259 0.0150 0.0159 0.0196 0.0282 1085 1970 0.0415 0.0731 0.4618

Bullfinch/ACSS 1113.0 48x0.1523 7x0.1184 0.9516 0.8744 1.269 0.0150 0.0159 0.0195 0.0281 1090 1975 0.0421 0.0728 0.4604

Finch/ACSS 1113.0 54x0.1436 19x0.0861 0.9854 0.8746 1.293 0.0150 0.0158 0.0195 0.0281 1100 1990 0.0434 0.0721 0.4576

Oxbird/ACSS 1192.5 42x0.1685 7x0.0936 0.9847 0.9365 1.292 0.0141 0.0150 0.0184 0.0264 1130 2050 0.0423 0.0727 0.4576

Bunting/ACSS 1192.5 45x0.1628 7x0.1085 1.0014 0.9367 1.302 0.0140 0.0150 0.0183 0.0263 1135 2060 0.0429 0.0723 0.4564

Cormorant/ACSS 1192.5 48x0.1576 7x0.1226 1.0190 0.9364 1.313 0.0140 0.0149 0.0183 0.0263 1140 2070 0.0436 0.0720 0.4550

Grackle/ACSS 1192.5 54x0.1486 19x0.0892 1.0553 0.9365 1.338 0.0140 0.0148 0.0182 0.0262 1145 2085 0.0449 0.0713 0.4522

Scissortail/ACSS 1272.0 42x0.1740 7x0.0967 1.0501 0.9987 1.334 0.0132 0.0142 0.0173 0.0248 1175 2140 0.0437 0.0719 0.4526

Bittern/ACSS 1272.0 45x0.1681 7x0.1121 1.0678 0.9987 1.345 0.0131 0.0141 0.0172 0.0247 1180 2150 0.0443 0.0716 0.4513

(1) Code words shown denote ACSS with regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative
design options.
(4) Based on a conductivity of 61.2% (minimum lot average) IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and 8% IACS at 20˚C for the steel core. AC resistance for single-layer and three-layer designs approximates the effects of core
magnetization. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(5) Based on the given conductor temperature at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec crosswind (90˚ to conductor),
0.5 coefficient of emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 30˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear
atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based
on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(6) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius.

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ACSS, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED STRENGTH
SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS LBS STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
CODE AWG OR O.D. GA2 OR GA3 OR GA5 OR REEL WEIGHT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL MA2 MA3 (HS) MA5 (UHS) DESIGNATION LBS FEET
Diver/ACSS 1272.0 48x0.1628 7x0.1266 1.0873 0.9992 1.357 1496 1198 298 80.06 19.94 26200 28000 31900 RMT 96.60 17950 12000
RMT 90.45 11970 8000
RMT 84.36 5985 4000
Pheasant/ACSS 1272.0 54x0.1535 19x0.0921 1.1259 0.9993 1.381 1633 1204 429 73.71 26.29 34100 37300 43000 RMT 96.60 19025 11650
RMT 90.45 10975 6720
Ringdove/ACSS 1351.5 42x0.1794 7x0.0997 1.1163 1.0617 1.376 1458 1273 185 87.31 12.69 19900 21200 23700 RMT 96.60 14435 9880
RMT 90.45 9630 6590
RM 68.38 4815 3295
Dipper/ACSS 1351.5 45x0.1733 7x0.1155 1.1348 1.0614 1.386 1521 1273 248 83.68 16.32 23700 25500 28800 RMT 96.60 16140 10590
RMT 90.45 10760 7060
RM 68.38 5380 3530
-none- 1351.5 48x0.1678 7x0.1305 1.1551 1.0614 1.398 1590 1273 317 80.06 19.94 27900 29700 33900 RMT 96.60 17985 11290
RMT 90.45 11995 7530
RMT 84.36 6000 3765
Martin/ACSS 1351.5 54x0.1582 19x0.0949 1.1958 1.0614 1.424 1735 1279 456 73.72 26.28 36200 39600 45600 RMT 96.60 19015 10960
RMT 90.45 10965 6320
Popinjay/ACSS 1431.0 42x0.1846 7x0.1026 1.1820 1.1241 1.415 1544 1348 196 87.31 12.69 21000 22500 25100 RMT 96.60 14435 9330
RMT 90.45 9620 6220
RM 68.38 4810 3110
Bobolink/ACSS 1431.0 45x0.1783 7x0.1189 1.2013 1.1236 1.426 1611 1348 263 83.67 16.33 25100 27000 30500 RMT 96.60 16140 10000
RMT 90.45 10755 6665
RM 68.38 5385 3335
Wagtail/ACSS 1431.0 48x0.1727 7x0.1343 1.2235 1.1244 1.439 1684 1348 336 80.06 19.94 29500 31500 35900 RMT 96.60 17995 10660
RMT 90.45 12000 7110
RMT 84.36 6000 3555
Plover/ACSS 1431.0 54x0.1628 19x0.0977 1.2665 1.1241 1.465 1838 1354 483 73.71 26.29 38400 41900 48300 RMT 96.60 19025 10350
RMT 90.45 10975 5970
Nuthatch/ACSS 1510.5 45x0.1832 7x0.1221 1.2682 1.1862 1.466 1700 1423 277 83.68 16.32 26500 28100 31800 RMT 96.60 16115 9480
RMT 90.45 10745 6320
RM 68.38 5370 3160
Parrot/ACSS 1510.5 54x0.1672 19x0.1003 1.3358 1.1856 1.505 1939 1430 509 73.74 26.26 40500 44200 51000 RMT 96.60 18990 9800
RMT 90.45 10950 5650
Ratite/ACSS 1590.0 42x0.1946 7x0.1081 1.3134 1.2492 1.492 1715 1498 218 87.32 12.68 23400 25000 27900 RMT 96.60 14405 8400
RMT 90.45 9605 5600
RM 68.38 4800 2800
Lapwing/ACSS 1590.0 45x0.1880 7x0.1253 1.3355 1.2492 1.504 1790 1498 292 83.67 16.33 27900 29600 33500 RMT 96.60 16110 9000
RMT 90.45 10740 6000
RM 68.38 5370 3000
Hornbill/ACSS 1590.0 48x0.1820 7x0.1416 1.3590 1.2487 1.517 1871 1498 373 80.05 19.95 32200 34400 39400 RMT 96.60 17960 9600
RMT 90.45 11975 6400
RMT 84.36 5985 3200
Falcon/ACSS 1590.0 54x0.1716 19x0.1030 1.4072 1.2489 1.545 2042 1505 537 73.70 26.30 42600 46600 53700 RMT 96.60 19030 9320
RMT 90.45 10965 5370
Chukar/ACSS 1780.0 84x0.1456 19x0.0874 1.5126 1.3986 1.602 2071 1685 387 81.33 18.67 35300 38200 43900 RMT 96.60 19060 9200
Seahawk/ACSS 1869.0 68x0.1658 7x0.0921 1.5148 1.4681 1.603 1918 1760 158 91.77 8.23 21500 22700 24800 RMT 96.60 17345 9000
Mockingbird/ACSS 2034.5 72x0.1681 7x0.1121 1.6670 1.5979 1.681 2160 1926 234 89.17 10.83 27200 28900 32000 RMT 96.60 16115 7460
Roadrunner/ACSS 2057.5 76x0.1645 19x0.0768 1.7033 1.6152 1.700 2246 1947 299 86.71 13.29 31700 33900 38300 RMT 96.60 17520 7800
Bluebird/ACSS 2156.0 84x0.1602 19x0.0961 1.8310 1.6931 1.762 2508 2041 467 81.36 18.64 42100 45500 51700 RMT 96.60 18805 7500
Kiwi/ACSS 2167.0 72x0.1735 7x0.1157 1.7758 1.7022 1.735 2300 2051 249 89.17 10.83 29000 30800 34100 RMT 96.60 16100 7000
Thrasher/ACSS 2312.0 76x0.1744 19x0.0814 1.9144 1.8155 1.802 2524 2188 335 86.71 13.29 35600 38100 43000 RMT 96.60 17660 7000
Joree/ACSS 2515.0 76x0.1819 19x0.0849 2.0826 1.9750 1.880 2745 2380 365 86.71 13.29 38700 41400 46800 RMT 96.60 17295 6300
(1) Code words shown denote ACSS with regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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ACSS, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)
STRANDING CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (4) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES SQ. INCHES OHMS/1000 FT AMPACITY (5) MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR O.D. DC AC AC AC RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (1) kcmil AL STEEL TOTAL AL INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C @ 200˚C 75˚C 200˚C FT (6) 1000 FT (6)
Diver/ACSS 1272.0 48x0.1628 7x0.1266 1.0873 0.9992 1.357 0.0131 0.0140 0.0172 0.0246 1185 2160 0.0450 0.0713 0.4500

Pheasant/ACSS 1272.0 54x0.1535 19x0.0921 1.1259 0.9993 1.381 0.0131 0.0139 0.0171 0.0246 1190 2175 0.0464 0.0706 0.4471

Ringdove/ACSS 1351.5 42x0.1794 7x0.0997 1.1163 1.0617 1.376 0.0124 0.0134 0.0163 0.0234 1220 2225 0.0451 0.0712 0.4478

Dipper/ACSS 1351.5 45x0.1733 7x0.1155 1.1348 1.0614 1.386 0.0124 0.0133 0.0163 0.0233 1225 2235 0.0457 0.0709 0.4466

-none- 1351.5 48x0.1678 7x0.1305 1.1551 1.0614 1.398 0.0123 0.0133 0.0162 0.0232 1230 2245 0.0464 0.0706 0.4452

Martin/ACSS 1351.5 54x0.1582 19x0.0949 1.1958 1.0614 1.424 0.0123 0.0132 0.0161 0.0231 1235 2260 0.0478 0.0699 0.4424

Popinjay/ACSS 1431.0 42x0.1846 7x0.1026 1.1820 1.1241 1.415 0.0117 0.0127 0.0155 0.0221 1260 2310 0.0464 0.0706 0.4434

Bobolink/ACSS 1431.0 45x0.1783 7x0.1189 1.2013 1.1236 1.426 0.0117 0.0127 0.0154 0.0220 1265 2320 0.0470 0.0703 0.4421

Wagtail/ACSS 1431.0 48x0.1727 7x0.1343 1.2235 1.1244 1.439 0.0117 0.0126 0.0153 0.0219 1270 2330 0.0477 0.0699 0.4408

Plover/ACSS 1431.0 54x0.1628 19x0.0977 1.2665 1.1241 1.465 0.0117 0.0125 0.0153 0.0219 1280 2350 0.0492 0.0692 0.4379

Nuthatch/ACSS 1510.5 45x0.1832 7x0.1221 1.2682 1.1862 1.466 0.0111 0.0121 0.0147 0.0209 1310 2405 0.0483 0.0696 0.4379

Parrot/ACSS 1510.5 54x0.1672 19x0.1003 1.3358 1.1856 1.505 0.0110 0.0119 0.0145 0.0207 1325 2435 0.0505 0.0686 0.4337

Ratite/ACSS 1590.0 42x0.1946 7x0.1081 1.3134 1.2492 1.492 0.0105 0.0116 0.0140 0.0199 1340 2475 0.0489 0.0694 0.4351

Lapwing/ACSS 1590.0 45x0.1880 7x0.1253 1.3355 1.2492 1.504 0.0105 0.0115 0.0140 0.0199 1350 2485 0.0496 0.0690 0.4338

Hornbill/ACSS 1590.0 48x0.1820 7x0.1416 1.3590 1.2487 1.517 0.0105 0.0114 0.0139 0.0198 1355 2500 0.0503 0.0687 0.4325

Falcon/ACSS 1590.0 54x0.1716 19x0.1030 1.4072 1.2489 1.545 0.0105 0.0114 0.0138 0.0197 1365 2520 0.0519 0.0680 0.4297

Chukar/ACSS 1780.0 84x0.1456 19x0.0874 1.5126 1.3986 1.602 0.0094 0.0104 0.0122 0.0169 1465 2750 0.0532 0.0674 0.4240
Seahawk/ACSS 1869.0 68x0.1658 7x0.0921 1.5148 1.4681 1.603 0.0090 0.0101 0.0119 0.0163 1490 2805 0.0523 0.0678 0.4239
Mockingbird/ACSS 2034.5 72x0.1681 7x0.1121 1.6670 1.5979 1.681 0.0083 0.0094 0.0110 0.0151 1565 2960 0.0551 0.0666 0.4164
Roadrunner/ACSS 2057.5 76x0.1645 19x0.0768 1.7033 1.6152 1.700 0.0082 0.0093 0.0108 0.0149 1580 2995 0.0560 0.0662 0.4146
Bluebird/ACSS 2156.0 84x0.1602 19x0.0961 1.8310 1.6931 1.762 0.0078 0.0088 0.0103 0.0141 1640 3105 0.0586 0.0652 0.4090
Kiwi/ACSS 2167.0 72x0.1735 7x0.1157 1.7758 1.7022 1.735 0.0078 0.0090 0.0104 0.0142 1620 3080 0.0569 0.0659 0.4115
Thrasher/ACSS 2312.0 76x0.1744 19x0.0814 1.9144 1.8155 1.802 0.0073 0.0085 0.0098 0.0134 1690 3220 0.0594 0.0649 0.4055
Joree/ACSS 2515.0 76x0.1819 19x0.0849 2.0826 1.9750 1.880 0.0067 0.0079 0.0092 0.0124 1765 3390 0.0619 0.0639 0.3989
(1) Code words shown denote ACSS with regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative
design options.
(4) Based on a conductivity of 61.2% (minimum lot average) IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and 8% IACS at 20˚C for the steel core. AC resistance for single-layer and three-layer designs approximates the effects of core
magnetization. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(5) Based on the given conductor temperature at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec crosswind (90˚ to conductor),
0.5 coefficient of emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 30˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear
atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based
on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(6) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius.

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Product Construction: Features and Benefits: Electrical Parameters:


TransPowr® ACSS/TW conductors are similar to The electrical parameters for the trapezoidal ACSS
Complete Conductor: conventional ACSR/TW conductors but have some equivalent circular mil area and equivalent overall
TransPowr® ACSS/TW is a trapezoidal aluminum very important additional advantages. ACSS/TW diameter conductors may be found in the last table
conductor steel-supported concentric-lay-stranded conductors can operate continuously at high of this section.
conductor. The aluminum strands are trapezoidal temperatures (up to 250°C) without damage.
in shape. ACSS sags less than ACSR/TW under emergency Options:
The wedge-shaped aluminum strands enable electrical loadings, it has self-damping properties, • High-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum
a more compact alignment of the aluminum and its final sags are not affected by long-term mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA3 to
wires. Conductor designs that maintain the same creep of the aluminum. ASTM B803)
circular mil cross-sectional area of aluminum ACSS/TW conductors constructed of equivalent • Extra-high-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum
as a conventional round conductor result in a aluminum circular mil cross-sectional area provide mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA4 to
TW conductor that is 10 to 15 percent smaller in a conductor that is smaller in overall diameter ASTM B958)
overall diameter. Conductor designs that maintain than the equivalent conventional round wire ACSS • Ultra-high-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum
the same overall diameter as a conventional round conductor. The reduced conductor diameter is mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA5 to
conductor result in a TW conductor that has 20 to advantageous in reducing the effects of ice and ASTM B958)
25 percent more aluminum cross-sectional area wind loading on the conductor.
• Aluminum-clad steel core (/AW)
packed in. ACSS/TW conductors constructed to equivalent
• 250°C operating temperature rating utilizing
The ACSS/TW conductors are manufactured in overall diameter enable a greater circular mil
either the zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-
accordance with the requirements of the latest cross-sectional area of aluminum within the
coated steel core wires or the aluminum-clad
issue of ASTM B857. conductor, allowing a significant increase in
steel core wires
The steel strands form the central core of the conductor current-carrying capacity.
• Non-specular surface finish (/NS)
conductor, around which is stranded two, three or
four layers of aluminum 1350 O temper (annealed) Applications:
At the present time, CAN/CSA C61089 does not
wires. The steel core may consist of a concentric Trapezoidal Aluminum Conductors Steel-Supported recognize ACSS/TW conductor designs. The information
stranded cable of 7, 19 or more wires. Numerous (ACSS/TW) are used for overhead transmission provided on the following pages is from our US catalog.
combinations of aluminum and steel strands and lines. They are especially useful in reconductoring
layers are possible. The sizes and constructions applications requiring increased current with For other conductor sizes, designs and/or specific
listed on the following pages are common existing tensions and clearances; new line installation requirements not shown in the tables,
examples used in overhead lines. applications where structures can be economized contact your General Cable sales representative or
due to reduced sag; new line applications requiring e-mail infoca@generalcable.com.
Standard ACSS/TW designs are manufactured
high emergency loadings; and lines where aeolian
with regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum
vibration is a problem.
mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2).

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ACSS/TW (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES) – REDUCED DIAMETER -
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT CIRCULAR MIL AREA TO REGULAR ACSS
CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED STRENGTH
STEEL SQ. INCHES LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS LBS STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
SIZE EQUIVALENT STEEL CORE CORE GA2 GA3 OR GA5 OR
CODE AWG OR NO. AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. O.D. O.D. OR MA3 MA5 REEL WEIGHT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL MA2 (HS) (UHS) DESIG. LBS FEET
Oriole/ 336.4 23 17 88.7 0.1407 7x0.1059 0.3177 0.3258 0.2642 0.69 526 318 209 60.34 39.66 14800 16300 19100 RMT 84.36 7743 14720
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 4276 8130
Flicker/ 477.0 13 18 91.3 0.1628 7x0.0940 0.2820 0.4234 0.3748 0.78 612 448 164 73.14 26.86 13000 14200 16400 RM 84.36 6765 11050
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 4506 7360
Hawk/ 477.0 16 18 91.3 0.1628 7x0.1053 0.3159 0.4355 0.3745 0.79 655 448 206 68.47 31.53 15600 17100 19800 RMT 84.36 7233 11050
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 3620 5530
Hen/ 477.0 23 16 88.7 0.1727 7x0.1261 0.3783 0.4620 0.3746 0.83 746 450 296 60.34 39.66 21000 22700 26700 RM 68.38 7288 9770
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 3648 4890
Parakeet/ 556.5 13 18 92.0 0.1758 7x0.1015 0.3045 0.4938 0.4372 0.84 714 522 192 73.15 26.85 15200 16600 19100 RM 68.38 6770 9480
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 3385 4740
Dove/ 556.5 16 20 91.8 0.1668 7x0.1138 0.3414 0.5083 0.4371 0.85 764 523 241 68.45 31.55 18200 19900 23100 RMT 84.36 8036 10520
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 4018 5260
Rook/ 636.0 13 18 92.6 0.1880 7x0.1085 0.3255 0.5641 0.4994 0.89 816 597 219 73.15 26.85 17300 19000 21900 RM 68.38 6766 8290
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 3387 4150
Grosbeak/ 636.0 16 20 92.0 0.1783 7x0.1216 0.3648 0.5809 0.4996 0.91 873 598 275 68.47 31.53 20700 22400 26000 RMT 84.36 8030 9200
ACSS/TW NR 66.28 4015 4600
Tern/ 795.0 7 17 93.5 0.2163 7x0.0888 0.2664 0.6680 0.6247 0.96 892 745 147 83.54 16.46 14200 15300 17500 RM 68.38 5601 6280
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 2801 3140
Puffin/ 795.0 11 21 93.5 0.1945 7x0.1108 0.3324 0.6916 0.6241 0.98 974 746 229 76.55 23.45 18900 20600 23700 RMT 84.36 7542 7740
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 3771 3870
Condor/ 795.0 13 21 93.0 0.1945 7x0.1213 0.3639 0.7051 0.6242 0.99 1020 746 274 73.15 26.85 21700 23300 26900 RMT 84.36 7896 7740
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 3948 3870
Drake/ 795.0 16 20 93.1 0.1993 7x0.1360 0.4080 0.7259 0.6242 1.01 1091 747 344 68.45 31.55 25900 28000 32500 RMT 84.36 8042 7370
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 4016 3680
Mallard/ 795.0 23 22 93.0 0.1901 19x0.0977 0.4885 0.7668 0.6244 1.05 1234 751 483 60.84 39.16 34300 37900 44300 RMT 84.36 9946 8060
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 3973 3220
Phoenix/ 954.0 5 30 92.9 0.1784 7x0.0837 0.2511 0.7882 0.7497 1.04 1028 898 130 87.32 12.68 14200 15200 17100 RMT 84.45 9448 9190
ACSS/TW NR 66.28 4729 4600
Rail/ 954.0 7 33 92.2 0.1700 7x0.0971 0.2913 0.8011 0.7493 1.06 1074 899 175 83.66 16.34 16700 18000 20400 RMT 84.45 10848 10100
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5424 5050
Cardinal/ 954.0 13 21 93.9 0.2131 7x0.1329 0.3987 0.8463 0.7492 1.08 1224 895 329 73.15 26.85 26000 28000 32300 RMT 84.36 7896 6450
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 3942 3220
Snowbird/ 1033.5 5 30 92.5 0.1856 7x0.0871 0.2613 0.8532 0.8115 1.09 1114 972 141 87.32 12.68 15400 16400 18500 RMT 84.45 9455 8490
ACSS/TW RM 66.32 4722 4240
Ortolan/ 1033.5 7 33 92.3 0.1769 7x0.1010 0.3030 0.8673 0.8112 1.10 1163 973 190 83.68 16.32 18100 19500 22000 RMT 84.45 10842 9320
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5421 4660
Curlew/ 1033.5 13 21 93.7 0.2219 7x0.1383 0.4149 0.9170 0.8118 1.13 1326 970 356 73.15 26.85 28200 30300 35000 RMT 84.36 7890 5950
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 3952 2980
Avocet/ 1113.0 5 30 93.0 0.1926 7x0.0904 0.2712 0.9186 0.8737 1.13 1199 1047 152 87.32 12.68 16300 17500 19500 RMT 84.36 9439 7870
ACSS/TW RM 66.32 4726 3940
Bluejay/ 1113.0 7 33 92.7 0.1837 7x0.1049 0.3147 0.9351 0.8746 1.14 1253 1048 205 83.66 16.34 19500 21100 23800 RMT 84.45 10840 8650
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5426 4330
Finch/ 1113.0 13 39 91.9 0.1689 19x0.0862 0.4310 0.9845 0.8737 1.18 1427 1051 376 73.64 26.36 30400 33200 38700 RMT 90.45 14556 10200
ACSS/TW RMT 84.36 7278 5100
Oxbird/ 1192.5 5 30 93.2 0.1993 7x0.0936 0.2808 0.9843 0.9361 1.17 1285 1122 163 87.31 12.69 17500 18700 20900 RMT 84.36 9446 7350
ACSS/TW RM 66.32 4717 3670
(1) Code words shown denote ACSS/TW with regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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ACSS/TW (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES) – REDUCED DIAMETER -
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT CIRCULAR MIL AREA TO REGULAR ACSS
CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (4)
STEEL SQ. INCHES OHMS/1000 FT AMPACITY (5) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE EQUIVALENT STEEL CORE CORE MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR NO. AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. O.D. O.D. DC AC AC AC RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C @ 200˚C 75˚C 200˚C FT (6) 1000 FT (6)
Oriole/ 336.4 23 17 88.7 0.1407 7x0.1059 0.3177 0.3258 0.2642 0.69 0.0488 0.0499 0.0600 0.0851 530 940 0.0236 0.0861 0.5552
ACSS/TW
Flicker/ 477.0 13 18 91.3 0.1628 7x0.0940 0.2820 0.4234 0.3748 0.78 0.0347 0.0356 0.0427 0.0606 650 1150 0.0259 0.0839 0.5375
ACSS/TW
Hawk/ 477.0 16 18 91.3 0.1628 7x0.1053 0.3159 0.4355 0.3745 0.79 0.0346 0.0354 0.0426 0.0604 650 1160 0.0266 0.0834 0.5349
ACSS/TW
Hen/ 477.0 23 16 88.7 0.1727 7x0.1261 0.3783 0.4620 0.3746 0.83 0.0344 0.0352 0.0423 0.0601 660 1180 0.0280 0.0822 0.5278
ACSS/TW
Parakeet/ 556.5 13 18 92.0 0.1758 7x0.1015 0.3045 0.4938 0.4372 0.84 0.0297 0.0305 0.0367 0.0520 715 1270 0.0279 0.0822 0.5259
ACSS/TW
Dove/ 556.5 16 20 91.8 0.1668 7x0.1138 0.3414 0.5083 0.4371 0.85 0.0296 0.0304 0.0365 0.0518 720 1280 0.0287 0.0816 0.5232
ACSS/TW
Rook/ 636.0 13 18 92.6 0.1880 7x0.1085 0.3255 0.5641 0.4994 0.89 0.0260 0.0268 0.0321 0.0455 775 1385 0.0298 0.0808 0.5159
ACSS/TW
Grosbeak/ 636.0 16 20 92.0 0.1783 7x0.1216 0.3648 0.5809 0.4996 0.91 0.0259 0.0267 0.0320 0.0453 780 1400 0.0307 0.0801 0.5129
ACSS/TW
Tern/ 795.0 7 17 93.5 0.2163 7x0.0888 0.2664 0.6680 0.6247 0.96 0.0209 0.0217 0.0260 0.0368 880 1580 0.0315 0.0795 0.5042
ACSS/TW
Puffin/ 795.0 11 21 93.5 0.1945 7x0.1108 0.3324 0.6916 0.6241 0.98 0.0209 0.0216 0.0259 0.0366 885 1595 0.0327 0.0786 0.5009
ACSS/TW
Condor/ 795.0 13 21 93.0 0.1945 7x0.1213 0.3639 0.7051 0.6242 0.99 0.0208 0.0215 0.0258 0.0365 890 1605 0.0333 0.0782 0.4987
ACSS/TW
Drake/ 795.0 16 20 93.1 0.1993 7x0.1360 0.4080 0.7259 0.6242 1.01 0.0207 0.0214 0.0257 0.0363 895 1615 0.0342 0.0776 0.4962
ACSS/TW
Mallard/ 795.0 23 22 93.0 0.1901 19x0.0977 0.4885 0.7668 0.6244 1.05 0.0207 0.0213 0.0255 0.0361 905 1640 0.0360 0.0764 0.4907
ACSS/TW
Phoenix/ 954.0 5 30 92.9 0.1784 7x0.0837 0.2511 0.7882 0.7497 1.04 0.0176 0.0185 0.0228 0.0329 960 1715 0.0343 0.0775 0.4910
ACSS/TW
Rail/ 954.0 7 33 92.2 0.1700 7x0.0971 0.2913 0.8011 0.7493 1.06 0.0175 0.0184 0.0227 0.0328 965 1725 0.0350 0.0771 0.4889
ACSS/TW
Cardinal/ 954.0 13 21 93.9 0.2131 7x0.1329 0.3987 0.8463 0.7492 1.08 0.0173 0.0180 0.0216 0.0305 995 1805 0.0364 0.0762 0.4851
ACSS/TW
Snowbird/ 1033.5 5 30 92.5 0.1856 7x0.0871 0.2613 0.8532 0.8115 1.09 0.0162 0.0171 0.0211 0.0304 1010 1810 0.0357 0.0766 0.4844
ACSS/TW
Ortolan/ 1033.5 7 33 92.3 0.1769 7x0.1010 0.3030 0.8673 0.8112 1.10 0.0162 0.0171 0.0210 0.0303 1015 1820 0.0364 0.0762 0.4827
ACSS/TW
Curlew/ 1033.5 13 21 93.7 0.2219 7x0.1383 0.4149 0.9170 0.8118 1.13 0.0160 0.0167 0.0199 0.0281 1045 1905 0.0379 0.0752 0.4787
ACSS/TW
Avocet/ 1113.0 5 30 93.0 0.1926 7x0.0904 0.2712 0.9186 0.8737 1.13 0.0150 0.0160 0.0196 0.0282 1055 1900 0.0370 0.0758 0.4790
ACSS/TW
Bluejay/ 1113.0 7 33 92.7 0.1837 7x0.1049 0.3147 0.9351 0.8746 1.14 0.0150 0.0159 0.0195 0.0282 1060 1910 0.0377 0.0753 0.4772
ACSS/TW
Finch/ 1113.0 13 39 91.9 0.1689 19x0.0862 0.4310 0.9845 0.8737 1.18 0.0150 0.0157 0.0194 0.0279 1075 1935 0.0399 0.0740 0.4716
ACSS/TW
Oxbird/ 1192.5 5 30 93.2 0.1993 7x0.0936 0.2808 0.9843 0.9361 1.17 0.0140 0.0150 0.0183 0.0263 1100 1985 0.0382 0.0750 0.4738
ACSS/TW
(1) Code words shown denote ACSS/TW with regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(4) Based on a conductivity of 61.2% (minimum lot average) IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and 8% IACS at 20˚C for the steel core. AC resistance for single-layer and three-layer designs approximates the effects of core
magnetization. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(5) Based on the given conductor temperature at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 30˚ northern
latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local
conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(6) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric
Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by 0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert
capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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ACSS/TW (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES) – REDUCED DIAMETER -
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT CIRCULAR MIL AREA TO REGULAR ACSS
CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED STRENGTH
STEEL SQ. INCHES LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS LBS STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
SIZE EQUIVALENT STEEL CORE CORE GA2 GA3 OR GA5 OR
CODE AWG OR NO. AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. O.D. O.D. OR MA3 MA5 REEL WEIGHT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL MA2 (HS) (UHS) DESIG. LBS FEET
Bunting/ 1192.5 7 33 93.0 0.1901 7x0.1086 0.3258 1.0016 0.9368 1.18 1343 1123 220 83.65 16.35 20900 22600 25500 RMT 84.45 10849 8080
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5425 4040
Grackle/ 1192.5 13 39 92.3 0.1749 19x0.0892 0.4460 1.0556 0.9369 1.22 1529 1126 403 73.65 26.35 32600 35500 41500 RMT 90.45 14569 9530
ACSS/TW RM 72.36 7277 4760
Scissortail/ 1272.0 5 30 93.6 0.2059 7x0.0967 0.2901 1.0508 0.9994 1.20 1371 1197 174 87.30 12.70 18700 20000 22300 RMT 84.36 9460 6900
ACSS/TW RM 66.32 4730 3450
Bittern/ 1272.0 7 33 93.3 0.1964 7x0.1121 0.3363 1.0685 0.9994 1.22 1432 1198 234 83.67 16.33 22300 24000 27200 RMT 84.45 10854 7580
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5427 3790
Pheasant/ 1272.0 13 39 93.0 0.1806 19x0.0921 0.4605 1.1252 0.9987 1.26 1630 1201 429 73.66 26.34 34100 37300 43000 RMT 90.45 14559 8930
ACSS/TW RM 72.36 7272 4460
Dipper/ 1351.5 7 33 93.5 0.2024 7x0.1155 0.3465 1.1350 1.0616 1.25 1521 1273 248 83.68 16.32 23700 25500 28800 RMT 84.45 10847 7130
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5416 3560
Martin/ 1351.5 13 39 93.0 0.1861 19x0.0949 0.4745 1.1954 1.0610 1.30 1732 1276 456 73.68 26.32 36200 39600 45600 RMT 90.45 14548 8400
ACSS/TW RM 72.36 7274 4200
Bobolink/ 1431.0 7 33 93.0 0.2083 7x0.1189 0.3567 1.2020 1.1243 1.29 1611 1348 263 83.67 16.33 25100 27100 30500 RMT 84.45 10842 6730
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5413 3360
Plover/ 1431.0 13 39 93.0 0.1916 19x0.0977 0.4885 1.2666 1.1242 1.33 1834 1351 483 73.66 26.34 38400 41900 48300 RMT 90.45 14565 7940
ACSS/TW RM 72.36 7282 3970
Lapwing/ 1590.0 7 36 93.0 0.2102 7x0.1253 0.3759 1.3351 1.2488 1.36 1790 1498 292 83.67 16.33 27900 29600 33500 RMT 84.45 11831 6610
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5906 3300
Falcon/ 1590.0 13 42 93.5 0.1946 19x0.1030 0.5150 1.4066 1.2483 1.40 2038 1501 537 73.65 26.35 42600 46600 53700 RMT 90.45 15674 7690
ACSS/TW RMT 84.36 7827 3840
Chukar/ 1780.0 8 38 93.5 0.2164 19x0.0874 0.4370 1.5122 1.3982 1.45 2061 1674 387 81.24 18.76 35300 38200 43900 RMT 90.45 12859 6240
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 6430 3120
Bluebird/ 2156.0 8 64 91.0 0.1835 19x0.0961 0.4805 1.8312 1.6934 1.61 2512 2045 467 81.39 18.61 42100 45500 51700 RMT 96.60 21629 8610
ACSS/TW RMT 84.45 10802 4300

ACSS/TW (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES) – EQUIVALENT DIAMETER -


CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT DIAMETER TO REGULAR ACSS
CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED STRENGTH
STEEL SQ. INCHES LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS LBS STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
SIZE EQUIVALENT STEEL CORE CORE GA2 GA3 OR GA5 OR
CODE AWG OR NO. AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. O.D. O.D. OR MA3 MA5 REEL WEIGHT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL MA2 (HS) (UHS) DESIG. LBS FEET
Calument/ 565.3 16 20 91.5 0.1681 7x0.1146 0.3438 0.5161 0.4438 0.86 776 531 244 68.48 31.52 18400 20200 23500 RMT 84.36 8027 10350
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 4010 5170
Mohawk/ 571.7 13 18 92.2 0.1782 7x0.1030 0.3090 0.5072 0.4489 0.85 734 537 197 73.10 26.90 15600 17100 19700 RM 66.38 6768 9220
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 3384 4610
Oswego/ 664.8 16 20 92.3 0.1823 7x0.1244 0.3732 0.6073 0.5222 0.93 913 625 288 68.44 31.56 21700 23400 27200 RMT 84.36 8032 8800
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 4016 4400
Mystic/ 666.6 13 20 92.3 0.1826 7x0.1111 0.3333 0.5915 0.5236 0.91 855 626 230 73.14 26.86 18200 19900 22900 RMT 84.36 7519 8790
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 3755 4390
Wabash/ 762.8 16 20 92.9 0.1953 7x0.1331 0.3993 0.6963 0.5989 0.99 1046 717 330 68.49 31.51 24900 26800 31200 RMT 84.36 8026 7670
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 4008 3830
Maumee/ 768.2 13 20 93.0 0.1960 7x0.1195 0.3585 0.6817 0.6032 0.98 987 721 266 73.07 26.93 21000 23000 26500 RMT 84.36 7520 7620
ACSS/TW NR 60.28 3760 3810
Kettle/ 957.2 7 33 92.2 0.1703 7x0.0973 0.2919 0.8038 0.7518 1.06 1078 902 176 83.65 16.35 16800 18100 20400 RMT 84.45 10843 10060
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5421 5030
Suwanee/ 959.6 16 22 93.4 0.2089 7x0.1493 0.4479 0.8764 0.7539 1.11 1317 902 415 68.49 31.51 30700 33100 38600 RMT 84.36 8834 6710
ACSS/TW RM 66.32 4410 3350
(1) Code words shown denote ACSS/TW with regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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ACSS/TW (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES) – REDUCED DIAMETER -
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT CIRCULAR MIL AREA TO REGULAR ACSS
CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (4)
STEEL SQ. INCHES OHMS/1000 FT AMPACITY (5) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE EQUIVALENT STEEL CORE CORE MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR NO. AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. O.D. O.D. DC AC AC AC RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C @ 200˚C 75˚C 200˚C FT (6) 1000 FT (6)
Bunting/ 1192.5 7 33 93.0 0.1901 7x0.1086 0.3258 1.0016 0.9368 1.18 0.0140 0.0149 0.0183 0.0263 1105 1995 0.0390 0.0746 0.4720
ACSS/TW
Grackle/ 1192.5 13 39 92.3 0.1749 19x0.0892 0.4460 1.0556 0.9369 1.22 0.0140 0.0147 0.0181 0.0261 1120 2025 0.0412 0.0733 0.4665
ACSS/TW
Scissortail/ 1272.0 5 30 93.6 0.2059 7x0.0967 0.2901 1.0508 0.9994 1.20 0.0132 0.0141 0.0172 0.0247 1145 2070 0.0394 0.0743 0.4690
ACSS/TW
Bittern/ 1272.0 7 33 93.3 0.1964 7x0.1121 0.3363 1.0685 0.9994 1.22 0.0131 0.0141 0.0172 0.0247 1150 2080 0.0402 0.0739 0.4672
ACSS/TW
Pheasant/ 1272.0 13 39 93.0 0.1806 19x0.0921 0.4605 1.1252 0.9987 1.26 0.0131 0.0139 0.0170 0.0245 1165 2115 0.0424 0.0726 0.4619
ACSS/TW
Dipper/ 1351.5 7 33 93.5 0.2024 7x0.1155 0.3465 1.1350 1.0616 1.25 0.0124 0.0133 0.0162 0.0232 1190 2165 0.0414 0.0732 0.4626
ACSS/TW
Martin/ 1351.5 13 39 93.0 0.1861 19x0.0949 0.4745 1.1954 1.0610 1.30 0.0123 0.0131 0.0160 0.0230 1210 2200 0.0437 0.0719 0.4572
ACSS/TW
Bobolink/ 1431.0 7 33 93.0 0.2083 7x0.1189 0.3567 1.2020 1.1243 1.29 0.0117 0.0126 0.0154 0.0220 1235 2250 0.0427 0.0725 0.4578
ACSS/TW
Plover/ 1431.0 13 39 93.0 0.1916 19x0.0977 0.4885 1.2666 1.1242 1.33 0.0116 0.0124 0.0152 0.0218 1255 2285 0.0450 0.0713 0.4527
ACSS/TW
Lapwing/ 1590.0 7 36 93.0 0.2102 7x0.1253 0.3759 1.3351 1.2488 1.36 0.0105 0.0115 0.0139 0.0198 1315 2410 0.0450 0.0712 0.4495
ACSS/TW
Falcon/ 1590.0 13 42 93.5 0.1946 19x0.1030 0.5150 1.4066 1.2483 1.40 0.0105 0.0113 0.0137 0.0196 1335 2445 0.0474 0.0701 0.4448
ACSS/TW
Chukar/ 1780.0 8 38 93.5 0.2164 19x0.0874 0.4370 1.5122 1.3982 1.45 0.00937 0.0103 0.0125 0.0177 1415 2605 0.0482 0.0697 0.4398
ACSS/TW
Bluebird/ 2156.0 8 64 91.0 0.1835 19x0.0961 0.4805 1.8312 1.6934 1.61 0.00780 0.00879 0.0103 0.0141 1600 3015 0.0538 0.0671 0.4229
ACSS/TW

ACSS/TW (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES) – EQUIVALENT DIAMETER -


CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT DIAMETER TO REGULAR ACSS
CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (4)
STEEL SQ. INCHES OHMS/1000 FT AMPACITY (5) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE EQUIVALENT STEEL CORE CORE MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR NO. AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. O.D. O.D. DC AC AC AC RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C @ 200˚C 75˚C 200˚C FT (6) 1000 FT (6)
Calument/ 565.3 16 20 91.5 0.1681 7x0.1146 0.3438 0.5161 0.4438 0.86 0.0292 0.0299 0.0359 0.0510 725 1295 0.0290 0.0814 0.5217
ACSS/TW
Mohawk/ 571.7 13 18 92.2 0.1782 7x0.1030 0.3090 0.5072 0.4489 0.85 0.0289 0.0297 0.0357 0.0506 725 1295 0.0283 0.0820 0.5239
ACSS/TW
Oswego/ 664.8 16 20 92.3 0.1823 7x0.1244 0.3732 0.6073 0.5222 0.93 0.0248 0.0255 0.0306 0.0434 800 1440 0.0313 0.0796 0.5096
ACSS/TW
Mystic/ 666.6 13 20 92.3 0.1826 7x0.1111 0.3333 0.5915 0.5236 0.91 0.0248 0.0256 0.0307 0.0434 800 1430 0.0306 0.0801 0.5120
ACSS/TW
Wabash/ 762.8 16 20 92.9 0.1953 7x0.1331 0.3993 0.6963 0.5989 0.99 0.0216 0.0223 0.0267 0.0378 875 1575 0.0335 0.0781 0.4993
ACSS/TW
Maumee/ 768.2 13 20 93.0 0.1960 7x0.1195 0.3585 0.6817 0.6032 0.98 0.0215 0.0222 0.0267 0.0377 870 1570 0.0328 0.0786 0.5014
ACSS/TW
Kettle/ 957.2 7 33 92.2 0.1703 7x0.0973 0.2919 0.8038 0.7518 1.06 0.0175 0.0184 0.0226 0.0327 965 1730 0.0350 0.0770 0.4886
ACSS/TW
Suwanee/ 959.6 16 22 93.4 0.2089 7x0.1493 0.4479 0.8764 0.7539 1.11 0.0172 0.0178 0.0213 0.0301 1005 1825 0.0376 0.0754 0.4817
ACSS/TW
(1) Code words shown denote ACSS/TW with regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(4) Based on a conductivity of 61.2% (minimum lot average) IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and 8% IACS at 20˚C for the steel core. AC resistance for single-layer and three-layer designs approximates the effects of core
magnetization. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(5) Based on the given conductor temperature at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 30˚ northern
latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and
sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(6) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric
Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by 0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert
capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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ACSS/TW (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES) – EQUIVALENT DIAMETER -
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT DIAMETER TO REGULAR ACSS
CROSS-SECTION APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT RATED STRENGTH
STEEL SQ. INCHES LB/1000 FT (2) BY MASS LBS STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
SIZE EQUIVALENT STEEL CORE CORE GA2 GA3 OR GA5 OR
CODE AWG OR NO. AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. O.D. O.D. OR MA3 MA5 REEL WEIGHT LENGTH
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL MA2 (HS) (UHS) DESIG. LBS FEET
Columbia/ 966.2 13 21 93.6 0.2145 7x0.1338 0.4014 0.8576 0.7591 1.09 1240 907 333 73.13 26.87 26400 28300 32800 RMT 84.36 7899 6370
ACSS/TW RM 66.32 3943 3180
Genesee/ 1158.0 7 33 92.5 0.1873 7x0.1078 0.3234 0.9732 0.9094 1.16 1307 1091 216 83.45 16.55 20500 22100 25000 RMT 84.45 10874 8320
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5437 4160
Hudson/ 1158.4 13 26 93.7 0.2111 7x0.1467 0.4401 1.0279 0.9096 1.20 1488 1087 401 73.08 26.92 31100 33500 38800 RMT 84.36 9776 6570
ACSS/TW RM 66.32 4880 3280
Cheyenne/ 1168.1 5 30 92.9 0.1973 7x0.0926 0.2778 0.9642 0.9170 1.16 1259 1099 160 87.32 12.68 17100 18300 20400 RMT 84.45 9441 7500
ACSS/TW RM 66.32 4720 3750
Yukon/ 1233.6 13 39 91.0 0.1778 19x0.0910 0.4550 1.0923 0.9688 1.25 1584 1165 419 73.53 26.47 33200 36300 41900 RMT 90.45 14588 9210
ACSS/TW RMT 84.36 7286 4600
Nelson/ 1257.1 7 35 92.4 0.1895 7x0.1115 0.3345 1.0558 0.9875 1.21 1415 1184 231 83.65 16.35 22100 23800 26900 RMT 84.45 11508 8130
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5747 4060
Catawba/ 1272.0 5 30 93.3 0.2059 7x0.0967 0.2901 1.0507 0.9993 1.20 1371 1197 174 87.30 12.70 18700 20000 22300 RMT 84.36 5333 3890
ACSS/TW RM 66.32 4716 3440
Thames/ 1334.6 13 39 92.6 0.1850 19x0.0944 0.4720 1.1808 1.0479 1.29 1711 1260 451 73.64 26.36 35800 39100 45100 RMT 90.45 14562 8510
ACSS/TW RM 72.36 7273 4250
Mackenzie/ 1359.7 7 36 92.9 0.1943 7x0.1159 0.3477 1.1413 1.0674 1.26 1531 1281 250 83.67 16.33 23800 25700 29000 RMT 84.45 11832 7730
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5909 3860
Truckee/ 1372.5 5 30 93.6 0.2139 7x0.1004 0.3012 1.1337 1.0783 1.25 1479 1291 188 87.32 12.68 20200 21500 24000 RMT 84.36 9451 6390
ACSS/TW RM 66.32 4718 3190
Merrimack/ 1433.6 13 39 92.1 0.1917 19x0.0978 0.4890 1.2682 1.1255 1.34 1838 1354 484 73.65 26.35 38400 42000 48400 RMT 90.45 14555 7920
ACSS/TW RM 72.36 7278 3960
Miramichi/ 1455.3 7 36 93.4 0.2010 7x0.1200 0.3600 1.2219 1.1427 1.30 1639 1371 268 83.64 16.36 25600 27100 30700 RMT 84.45 11832 7220
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5916 3610
St. Croix/ 1467.8 5 30 93.4 0.2212 7x0.1041 0.3123 1.2127 1.1532 1.29 1583 1381 202 87.26 12.74 21600 23100 25800 RMT 84.36 10320 6520
ACSS/TW RM 66.32 5160 3260
Rio Grande/ 1533.3 13 39 93.2 0.1983 19x0.1012 0.5060 1.3574 1.2046 1.38 1966 1448 518 73.63 26.37 41200 45000 51900 RMT 90.45 14569 7410
ACSS/TW RM 72.36 7275 3700
Potomac/ 1557.4 7 36 93.2 0.2080 7x0.1241 0.3723 1.3084 1.2237 1.35 1754 1467 287 83.65 16.35 27300 29000 32800 RMT 84.45 11836 6750
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5909 3370
Platte/ 1569.0 5 33 93.7 0.2181 7x0.1074 0.3222 1.2962 1.2328 1.33 1691 1476 215 87.30 12.70 23100 24600 27500 RMT 84.45 10383 6140
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5192 3070
Pecos/ 1622.0 13 39 93.0 0.2039 19x0.1064 0.5320 1.4425 1.2736 1.42 2105 1531 573 72.77 27.23 45000 49200 56900 RMT 90.45 14732 7000
ACSS/TW RM 72.36 7366 3500
Schuylkill/ 1657.4 7 36 93.5 0.2145 7x0.1280 0.3840 1.3912 1.3012 1.39 1866 1561 305 83.66 16.34 29100 30900 34900 RMT 84.45 11831 6340
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 5915 3170
James/ 1730.6 13 39 92.5 0.2107 19x0.1075 0.5375 1.5322 1.3598 1.47 2219 1634 585 73.64 26.36 46400 50800 58500 RMT 90.45 14557 6560
ACSS/TW RM 72.36 7278 3280
Pee Dee/ 1758.6 7 37 93.1 0.2180 7x0.1319 0.3957 1.4764 1.3807 1.43 1980 1656 324 83.65 16.35 30900 32800 37100 RMT 90.45 12159 6140
ACSS/TW RM 68.38 6079 3070
Cumberland/ 1926.9 13 42 93.3 0.2142 19x0.1133 0.5665 1.7044 1.5129 1.54 2469 1819 650 73.68 26.32 51600 56400 65000 RMT 90.45 15679 6350
ACSS/TW RMT 84.36 7827 3170
Athabaska/ 1949.6 7 42 93.4 0.2155 7x0.1392 0.4176 1.6384 1.5318 1.50 2197 1836 361 83.58 16.42 34300 36500 41300 RMT 90.45 13819 6290
ACSS/TW RM 72.36 6898 3140
Powder/ 2153.8 8 64 92.2 0.1834 19x0.0961 0.4805 1.8293 1.6915 1.60 2510 2042 467 81.37 18.63 42100 45500 51700 RMT 96.60 21611 8610
ACSS/TW RMT 84.45 10793 4300
Santee/ 2627.3 8 64 93.1 0.2027 19x0.1062 0.5310 2.2328 2.0645 1.76 3062 2492 571 81.36 18.64 51300 55600 63100 RMT 96.60 21621 7060
ACSS/TW RMT 84.45 10810 3530
(1) Code words shown denote ACSS/TW with regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may be slightly greater or slightly less than the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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ACSS/TW (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES) – EQUIVALENT DIAMETER -
CONDUCTORS SIZED TO HAVE EQUIVALENT DIAMETER TO REGULAR ACSS
CROSS-SECTION RESISTANCE (4)
STEEL SQ. INCHES OHMS/1000 FT AMPACITY (5) GEOMETRIC INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE EQUIVALENT STEEL CORE CORE MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE
CODE AWG OR NO. AL FILL AL DIA. NO. X DIA. O.D. O.D. DC AC AC AC RADIUS OHM/1000 FT MEGAOHM
WORD (1) kcmil TYPE WIRES FACTOR INCHES INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C @ 200˚C 75˚C 200˚C FT (6) 1000 FT (6)
Columbia/ 966.2 13 21 93.6 0.2145 7x0.1338 0.4014 0.8576 0.7591 1.09 0.0171 0.0178 0.0213 0.0301 1005 1820 0.0367 0.0760 0.4839
ACSS/TW
Genesee/ 1158.0 7 33 92.5 0.1873 7x0.1078 0.3234 0.9732 0.9094 1.16 0.0144 0.0153 0.0188 0.0271 1085 1960 0.0385 0.0748 0.4739
ACSS/TW
Hudson/ 1158.4 13 26 93.7 0.2111 7x0.1467 0.4401 1.0279 0.9096 1.20 0.0143 0.0150 0.0179 0.0252 1125 2050 0.0402 0.0738 0.4697
ACSS/TW
Cheyenne/ 1168.1 5 30 92.9 0.1973 7x0.0926 0.2778 0.9642 0.9170 1.16 0.0143 0.0153 0.0187 0.0269 1085 1960 0.0379 0.0752 0.4751
ACSS/TW
Yukon/ 1233.6 13 39 91.0 0.1778 19x0.0910 0.4550 1.0923 0.9688 1.25 0.0135 0.0143 0.0175 0.0252 1145 2075 0.0422 0.0727 0.4628
ACSS/TW
Nelson/ 1257.1 7 35 92.4 0.1895 7x0.1115 0.3345 1.0558 0.9875 1.21 0.0133 0.0142 0.0174 0.0249 1140 2070 0.0402 0.0739 0.4674
ACSS/TW
Catawba/ 1272.0 5 30 93.3 0.2059 7x0.0967 0.2901 1.0507 0.9993 1.20 0.0132 0.0141 0.0173 0.0247 1145 2070 0.0395 0.0743 0.4688
ACSS/TW
Thames/ 1334.6 13 39 92.6 0.1850 19x0.0944 0.4720 1.1808 1.0479 1.29 0.0125 0.0133 0.0162 0.0233 1200 2180 0.0436 0.0720 0.4579
ACSS/TW
Mackenzie/ 1359.7 7 36 92.9 0.1943 7x0.1159 0.3477 1.1413 1.0674 1.26 0.0123 0.0132 0.0161 0.0231 1200 2175 0.0417 0.0730 0.4617
ACSS/TW
Truckee/ 1372.5 5 30 93.6 0.2139 7x0.1004 0.3012 1.1337 1.0783 1.25 0.0122 0.0132 0.0160 0.0229 1200 2175 0.0409 0.0734 0.4631
ACSS/TW
Merrimack/ 1433.6 13 39 92.1 0.1917 19x0.0978 0.4890 1.2682 1.1255 1.34 0.0116 0.0124 0.0152 0.0217 1255 2290 0.0452 0.0711 0.4519
ACSS/TW
Miramichi/ 1455.3 7 36 93.4 0.2010 7x0.1200 0.3600 1.2219 1.1427 1.30 0.0115 0.0124 0.0151 0.0216 1245 2275 0.0430 0.0723 0.4568
ACSS/TW
St. Croix/ 1467.8 5 30 93.4 0.2212 7x0.1041 0.3123 1.2127 1.1532 1.29 0.0114 0.0124 0.0151 0.0215 1250 2275 0.0424 0.0726 0.4576
ACSS/TW
Rio Grande/ 1533.3 13 39 93.2 0.1983 19x0.1012 0.5060 1.3574 1.2046 1.38 0.0109 0.0117 0.0142 0.0203 1305 2390 0.0466 0.0705 0.4474
ACSS/TW
Potomac/ 1557.4 7 36 93.2 0.2080 7x0.1241 0.3723 1.3084 1.2237 1.35 0.0107 0.0117 0.0142 0.0202 1300 2375 0.0445 0.0715 0.4513
ACSS/TW
Platte/ 1569.0 5 33 93.7 0.2181 7x0.1074 0.3222 1.2962 1.2328 1.33 0.0107 0.0117 0.0142 0.0201 1300 2375 0.0438 0.0719 0.4527
ACSS/TW
Pecos/ 1622.0 13 39 93.0 0.2039 19x0.1064 0.5320 1.4425 1.2736 1.42 0.0103 0.0111 0.0135 0.0192 1355 2485 0.0482 0.0697 0.4424
ACSS/TW
Schuylkill/ 1657.4 7 36 93.5 0.2145 7x0.1280 0.3840 1.3912 1.3012 1.39 0.0101 0.0111 0.0134 0.0190 1350 2475 0.0459 0.0708 0.4467
ACSS/TW
James/ 1730.6 13 39 92.5 0.2107 19x0.1075 0.5375 1.5322 1.3598 1.47 0.00962 0.0105 0.0127 0.0181 1405 2590 0.0496 0.0690 0.4374
ACSS/TW
Pee Dee/ 1758.6 7 37 93.1 0.2180 7x0.1319 0.3957 1.4764 1.3807 1.43 0.00951 0.0105 0.0127 0.0180 1395 2570 0.0474 0.0701 0.4416
ACSS/TW
Cumberland/ 1926.9 13 42 93.3 0.2142 19x0.1133 0.5665 1.7044 1.5129 1.54 0.00864 0.00951 0.0115 0.0163 1500 2770 0.0522 0.0678 0.4296
ACSS/TW
Athabaska/ 1949.6 7 42 93.4 0.2155 7x0.1392 0.4176 1.6384 1.5318 1.50 0.00858 0.00962 0.0116 0.0163 1485 2750 0.0499 0.0689 0.4338
ACSS/TW
Powder/ 2153.8 8 64 92.2 0.1834 19x0.0961 0.4805 1.8293 1.6915 1.60 0.00780 0.00879 0.0103 0.0141 1600 3010 0.0535 0.0673 0.4239
ACSS/TW
Santee/ 2627.3 8 64 93.1 0.2027 19x0.1062 0.5310 2.2328 2.0645 1.76 0.00640 0.00750 0.00869 0.0118 1785 3405 0.0589 0.0651 0.4090
ACSS/TW
(1) Code words shown denote ACSS/TW with regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for
alternative design options.
(4) Based on a conductivity of 61.2% (minimum lot average) IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and 8% IACS at 20˚C for the steel core. AC resistance for single-layer and three-layer designs approximates the effects of core
magnetization. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(5) Based on the given conductor temperature at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.5 coefficient of emissivity, 0.5 coefficient of absorbtivity, 30˚ northern
latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local
conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(6) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius (30.48 cm). To convert the Geometric
Mean Radius (GMR) to cm, divide the value by 0.03821. To convert inductive reactance to ohm/km, multiply the value by 3.281. To convert
capacitive reactance to ohm/km, divide the value by 3.281.

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2-Layer SDC 3-Layer SDC

Product Construction: Features and Benefits: • Ultra-high-strength Class A galvanized steel core
The steel core and the two layers of trapezoidal- (/GA5 to ASTM B957)
Complete Conductor: shaped aluminum wires in ACSR/SD are separated • Regular-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum
ACSR/SD conductors are manufactured with two by a gap designed to provide self-damping mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA2 to
layers of 1350 H19 trapezoidal-shaped aluminum characteristics to control Aeolian vibration— ASTM B802)
wires concentrically stranded around a steel core eliminating the need for vibration dampers. • High-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum
of round coated steel wires. On certain larger Additional advantages in using ASCR/SD include: mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA3 to
conductor constructions, the trapezoidal-shaped shorter, more economical towers, increased ASTM B803)
wires are surrounded by a layer of round 1350 reliability, lower overall line cost, reduced sag, • Extra-high-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum
H19 aluminum wires. The steel core and the two reduced ice and wind loads as well as permitting mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA4 to
layers of trapezoidal-shaped aluminum wires are longer spans. ASTM B958)
separated by a gap to provide the self-damping • Ultra-high-strength Class A zinc-5% aluminum
characteristics. Steel core wires are protected Applications:
mischmetal alloy-coated steel core (/MA5 to
from corrosion by aluminum-clad, galvanized, ACSR/SD conductors are used for overhead ASTM B958)
or zinc-5% aluminum mischmetal alloy coating. transmission lines to control Aeolian vibration.
• Aluminum-clad steel core (/AW)
Standard, high, extra- and ultra-high-strength steel Options: • Non-specular surface finish (/NS)
is also available. The ACSR/SD conductors are • High-conductivity aluminum (/HC) (62.2% IACS) For more information, or information on other
manufactured in accordance with the requirements
• Regular-strength Class C galvanized steel core conductor sizes, designs and/or specific installation
of the latest issue of ASTM B701.
(/GC2) requirements not shown in the tables, contact your
• High-strength Class A galvanized steel core General Cable sales representative or e-mail
(/GA3 to ASTM B606) info@generalcable.com.
• Extra-high-strength Class A galvanized steel core
(/GA4 to ASTM B957)

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ACSR/SD CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)


APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT
LB/1000 FT (2) BY WEIGHT RATED STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
SIZE AWG STEEL CORE O.D. STRENGTH
CODE WORD (1) OR kcmil TYPE O.D. INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL LBS REEL DESIGNATION WEIGHT POUNDS LENGTH FEET

Titmouse/SD 266.8 5 0.117 0.593 287 251 36 87.3 12.7 6920 RM 66.32 4017 14000
Eider/SD 266.8 7 0.136 0.601 299 251 49 83.7 16.3 7610 RM 66.32 4192 14000
Spoonbill/SD 266.8 10 0.162 0.610 320 251 69 78.3 21.7 8450 RM 66.32 4480 14000
Partridge/SD 266.8 16 0.236 0.645 367 251 116 68.5 31.5 11350 RM 66.32 4771 13000
Cowbird/SD 336.4 5 0.132 0.667 362 316 46 87.3 12.7 8500 RM 66.32 4343 12000
Hummingbird/SD 336.4 7 0.153 0.664 378 316 62 83.7 16.3 9130 RM 66.32 4532 12000
Woodcock/SD 336.4 10 0.206 0.688 405 317 88 78.3 21.7 11000 RM 66.32 4450 11000
Linnet/SD 326.4 16 0.265 0.716 462 317 145 68.5 31.5 14300 RM 68.38 6011 13000
Erne/SD 397.5 5 0.143 0.717 428 374 54 87.3 12.7 9740 RM 66.32 4277 10000
Longspur/SD 397.5 7 0.166 0.725 446 373 73 83.7 16.3 10600 RM 68.38 5799 13000
Stork/SD 397.5 10 0.224 0.750 478 374 104 78.3 21.7 12900 RM 68.38 5735 12000
Ibis/SD 397.5 16 0.288 0.771 547 375 172 68.5 31.5 16400 RM 68.38 6558 12000
Kestrel/SD 477.0 5 0.157 0.787 513 448 65 87.3 12.7 11700 RM 68.38 5646 11000
Jackdaw/SD 477.0 7 0.206 0.808 536 449 87 83.7 16.3 13300 RM 68.38 5894 11000
Toucan/SD 477.0 10 0.245 0.824 573 449 125 78.3 21.7 15300 RM 68.38 5734 10000
Flicker/SD 477.0 13 0.282 0.843 614 449 165 73.2 26.8 17200 RMT 84.36 7362 12000
Hawk/SD 477.0 16 0.316 0.860 656 449 206 68.5 31.5 19500 RMT 84.36 7214 11000
Blackbird/SD 556.5 5 0.169 0.843 599 523 76 87.3 12.7 13600 RM 68.38 5990 10000
Sunbird/SD 556.5 7 0.222 0.863 625 523 102 83.7 16.3 15500 RMT 84.36 6875 11000
Sapsucker/SD 556.5 10 0.265 0.882 669 524 145 78.3 21.7 17800 RMT 84.36 7359 11000
Parakeet/SD 556.5 13 0.305 0.901 716 524 192 73.2 26.8 20000 RMT 84.36 7160 10000
Dove/SD 556.5 16 0.341 0.919 765 524 241 68.5 31.5 22600 RMT 84.36 7650 10000
Pippit/SD 636.0 5 0.205 0.903 684 598 87 87.3 12.7 16100 RMT 84.36 7524 11000
Killdeer/SD 636.0 7 0.238 0.917 715 598 117 83.6 16.4 17700 RMT 84.36 7150 10000
Goldfinch/SD 636.0 10 0.284 0.935 765 599 166 78.3 21.7 20100 RMT 84.36 7650 10000
Rook/SD 636.0 13 0.326 0.955 818 599 219 73.2 26.8 22900 RMT 84.36 7362 9000
Grosbeak/SD 636.0 16 0.365 0.975 874 599 275 68.5 31.5 25400 RMT 84.36 7866 9000
Macaw/SD 795.0 5 0.229 0.999 856 747 109 87.3 12.7 19800 RMT 90.45 11984 14000
Tern/SD 795.0 7 0.266 1.013 893 747 146 83.6 16.4 21900 RMT 90.45 11609 13000
Puffin/SD 795.0 10 0.317 1.034 956 746 208 78.3 21.7 25100 RMT 90.45 12428 13000
Condor/SD 795.0 13 0.364 1.055 1023 749 274 73.2 26.8 28200 RMT 90.45 12276 12000
Drake/SD 795.0 16 0.408 1.077 1093 749 344 68.5 31.5 31800 RMT 90.45 12023 11000
Phoenix/SD 954.0 5 0.251 1.088 1027 897 130 87.3 12.7 23700 RMT 90.45 11297 11000
Rail/SD 954.0 7 0.291 1.103 1073 897 176 83.6 16.4 26100 RMT 90.45 11803 11000
Cardinal/SD 954.0 13 0.399 1.147 1227 898 329 73.2 26.8 33500 RMT 90.45 12270 10000
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR/SD with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (/GA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may not exactly equal the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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ACSR/SD CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)


RESISTANCE (4)
OHMS/1000 FT INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE AWG STEEL CORE O.D. DC AC AC GEOMETRIC MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE MEGAOHM -
CODE WORD (1) OR kcmil TYPE O.D. INCHES INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C RADIUS FT OHM / 1000 FT (5) 1000 FT (5)

Titmouse/SD 266.8 5 0.117 0.593 0.0646 0.0660 0.0790 0.0195 0.0905 0.5797
Eider/SD 266.8 7 0.136 0.601 0.0645 0.0658 0.0788 0.0199 0.0900 0.5776
Spoonbill/SD 266.8 10 0.162 0.610 0.0642 0.0656 0.0785 0.0203 0.0895 0.5755
Partridge/SD 266.8 16 0.236 0.645 0.0637 0.0650 0.0779 0.0220 0.0877 0.5665
Cowbird/SD 336.4 5 0.132 0.667 0.0512 0.0523 0.0626 0.0217 0.0880 0.5613
Hummingbird/SD 336.4 7 0.153 0.664 0.0510 0.0522 0.0625 0.0218 0.0880 0.5618
Woodcock/SD 336.4 10 0.206 0.688 0.0509 0.0520 0.0623 0.0230 0.0867 0.5565
Linnet/SD 326.4 16 0.265 0.716 0.0505 0.0516 0.0618 0.0245 0.0853 0.5502
Erne/SD 397.5 5 0.143 0.717 0.0433 0.0443 0.0530 0.0233 0.0864 0.5496
Longspur/SD 397.5 7 0.166 0.725 0.0432 0.0442 0.0529 0.0238 0.0859 0.5481
Stork/SD 397.5 10 0.224 0.750 0.0431 0.0441 0.0527 0.0249 0.0848 0.5428
Ibis/SD 397.5 16 0.288 0.771 0.0428 0.0437 0.0523 0.0261 0.0838 0.5386
Kestrel/SD 477.0 5 0.157 0.787 0.0361 0.0370 0.0442 0.0257 0.0842 0.5354
Jackdaw/SD 477.0 7 0.206 0.808 0.0360 0.0369 0.0441 0.0261 0.0838 0.5333
Toucan/SD 477.0 10 0.245 0.824 0.0359 0.0368 0.0440 0.0274 0.0827 0.5280
Flicker/SD 477.0 13 0.282 0.843 0.0358 0.0366 0.0438 0.0283 0.0819 0.5243
Hawk/SD 477.0 16 0.316 0.860 0.0356 0.0365 0.0437 0.0291 0.0813 0.5217
Blackbird/SD 556.5 5 0.169 0.843 0.0309 0.0317 0.0379 0.0274 0.0827 0.5243
Sunbird/SD 556.5 7 0.222 0.863 0.0309 0.0317 0.0379 0.0285 0.0818 0.5206
Sapsucker/SD 556.5 10 0.265 0.882 0.0308 0.0316 0.0377 0.0293 0.0811 0.5174
Parakeet/SD 556.5 13 0.305 0.901 0.0307 0.0314 0.0376 0.0302 0.0804 0.5143
Dove/SD 556.5 16 0.341 0.919 0.0305 0.0313 0.0374 0.0311 0.0798 0.5111
Pippit/SD 636.0 5 0.205 0.903 0.0271 0.0278 0.0333 0.0291 0.0813 0.5153
Killdeer/SD 636.0 7 0.238 0.917 0.0270 0.0277 0.0332 0.0302 0.0804 0.5111
Goldfinch/SD 636.0 10 0.284 0.935 0.0269 0.0276 0.0330 0.0311 0.0798 0.5085
Rook/SD 636.0 13 0.326 0.955 0.0268 0.0275 0.0329 0.0320 0.0791 0.5048
Grosbeak/SD 636.0 16 0.365 0.975 0.0267 0.0274 0.0328 0.0329 0.0784 0.5016
Macaw/SD 795.0 5 0.229 0.999 0.0217 0.0224 0.0267 0.0326 0.0787 0.4979
Tern/SD 795.0 7 0.266 1.013 0.0216 0.0223 0.0266 0.0333 0.0782 0.4958
Puffin/SD 795.0 10 0.317 1.034 0.0215 0.0222 0.0265 0.0343 0.0775 0.4926
Condor/SD 795.0 13 0.364 1.055 0.0215 0.0221 0.0264 0.0353 0.0769 0.4895
Drake/SD 795.0 16 0.408 1.077 0.0214 0.0220 0.0263 0.0364 0.0762 0.4863
Phoenix/SD 954.0 5 0.251 1.088 0.0180 0.0187 0.0223 0.0357 0.0766 0.4847
Rail/SD 954.0 7 0.291 1.103 0.0180 0.0187 0.0222 0.0364 0.0762 0.4826
Cardinal/SD 954.0 13 0.399 1.147 0.0179 0.0185 0.0220 0.0384 0.0749 0.4763
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR/SD with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (/GA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(4) Based on a conductivity of 61.0% IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and 8% IACS at 20˚C for the steel core. AC resistance for three-layer designs must be increased by 1.1%, 2.7%, 3.7%, and 4.3% for current
densities of 200, 600, 1000, and 1400 amperes per 1000 kcmil of aluminum to allow for the magnetic losses in the steel core. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(5) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius.

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ACSR/SD CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (MECHANICAL PROPERTIES)


APPROX. WEIGHT PERCENT
LB/1000 FT (2) BY WEIGHT RATED STANDARD PACKAGES (3)
SIZE AWG STEEL CORE O.D. STRENGTH
CODE WORD (1) OR kcmil TYPE O.D. INCHES INCHES TOTAL AL STEEL AL STEEL LBS REEL DESIGNATION WEIGHT POUNDS LENGTH FEET
Snowbird/SD 1033.5 5 0.261 1.185 1115 974 141 87.3 12.7 25900 RMT 90.45 11150 10000
Ortolan/SD 1033.5 7 0.303 1.145 1161 971 190 83.6 16.4 28100 RMT 90.45 11610 10000
Curlew/SD 1033.5 13 0.415 1.191 1329 973 356 73.2 26.8 36300 RMT 90.45 11961 9000
Avocet/SD 1113.0 5 0.271 1.226 1200 1048 152 87.3 12.7 27500 RMT 90.45 10800 9000
Bluejay/SD 1113.0 7 0.315 1.242 1254 1049 205 83.7 16.3 30300 RMT 90.45 11286 9000
Finch/SD 1113.0 13 0.431 1.233 1424 1048 376 73.6 26.4 39100 RMT 90.45 12816 9000
Oxbird/SD 1192.5 5 0.281 1.266 1286 1123 163 87.3 12.7 29500 RMT 90.45 11574 9000
Bunting/SD 1192.5 7 0.326 1.284 1343 1124 219 83.7 16.3 32400 RMT 90.45 10744 8000
Grackle/SD 1192.5 13 0.446 1.274 1526 1123 403 73.6 26.4 41900 RMT 90.45 12208 8000
Scissortail/SD 1272.0 5 0.290 1.305 1372 1198 174 87.3 12.7 31400 RMT 96.60 16464 12000
Bittern/SD 1272.0 7 0.336 1.323 1433 1199 234 83.7 16.3 34600 RMT 96.60 17196 12000
Pheasant/SD 1272.0 13 0.461 1.378 1631 1202 429 73.7 26.3 44100 RMT 96.60 19572 12000
Ringdove/SD 1351.5 5 0.299 1.344 1458 1273 185 87.3 12.7 33400 RMT 96.60 17496 12000
Dipper/SD 1351.5 7 0.347 1.361 1522 1274 248 83.7 16.3 36700 RMT 96.60 18264 12000
Frigate/SD 1351.5 10 0.413 1.389 1629 1276 353 78.3 21.7 41700 RMT 96.60 17919 11000
Martin/SD 1351.5 13 0.475 1.417 1733 1277 456 73.7 26.3 46800 RMT 96.60 19063 11000
Popinjay/SD 1431.0 5 0.308 1.381 1544 1348 196 87.3 12.7 35300 RMT 96.60 16984 11000
Bobolink/SD 1431.0 7 0.357 1.398 1612 1349 263 83.7 16.3 38900 RMT 96.60 17732 11000
Plover/SD 1431.0 13 0.489 1.448 1835 1352 483 73.7 26.3 49600 RMT 96.60 20185 11000
Ratite/SD 1590.0 5 0.325 1.447 1715 1498 218 87.3 12.7 39100 RMT 96.60 17150 10000
Lapwing/SD 1590.0 7 0.376 1.468 1791 1499 292 83.7 16.3 42600 RMT 96.60 17910 10000
Falcon/SD 1590.0 13 0.515 1.521 2039 1502 537 73.7 26.3 55100 RMT 96.60 18351 9000
Smew/SD 1780.0 5 0.343 1.531 1921 1677 244 87.3 12.7 43600 RMT 96.60 17289 9000
Chukar/SD 1780.0 8 0.437 1.565 2068 1681 387 81.3 18.7 51100 RMT 96.60 18612 9000
Cockatoo/SD 2156.0 5 0.378 1.731 2331 2036 295 87.3 12.7 52500 RMT 96.60 17483 7500
Bluebird/SD 2156.0 8 0.481 1.716 2504 2036 468 81.3 18.7 60700 RMT 96.60 18780 7500
Kiwi/SD 2167.0 4 0.347 1.725 2296 2047 249 89.2 10.8 50700 RMT 96.60 16072 7000
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR/SD with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (/GA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(2) Due to rounding, total values may not exactly equal the sum of the component values.
(3) Weights shown are for conductor only and do not include the reel. Normal length and shipping tolerances apply.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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ACSR/SD CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED (ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES)


RESISTANCE (4)
OHMS/1000 FT INDUCTIVE CAPACITIVE
SIZE AWG STEEL CORE O.D. DC AC AC GEOMETRIC MEAN REACTANCE REACTANCE MEGAOHM -
CODE WORD (1) OR kcmil TYPE O.D. INCHES INCHES @ 20˚C @ 25˚C @ 75˚C RADIUS FT OHM / 1000 FT (5) 1000 FT (5)
Snowbird/SD 1033.5 5 0.261 1.185 0.0167 0.0175 0.0208 0.0389 0.0746 0.4710
Ortolan/SD 1033.5 7 0.303 1.145 0.0166 0.0174 0.0206 0.0378 0.0753 0.4768
Curlew/SD 1033.5 13 0.415 1.191 0.0165 0.0171 0.0204 0.0400 0.0740 0.4704
Avocet/SD 1113.0 5 0.271 1.226 0.0155 0.0163 0.0193 0.0402 0.0739 0.4657
Bluejay/SD 1113.0 7 0.315 1.242 0.0155 0.0162 0.0192 0.0410 0.0734 0.4636
Finch/SD 1113.0 13 0.431 1.233 0.0153 0.0159 0.0190 0.0414 0.0732 0.4652
Oxbird/SD 1192.5 5 0.281 1.266 0.0145 0.0153 0.0181 0.0415 0.0732 0.4609
Bunting/SD 1192.5 7 0.326 1.284 0.0144 0.0152 0.0180 0.0423 0.0727 0.4588
Grackle/SD 1192.5 13 0.446 1.274 0.0143 0.0149 0.0177 0.0428 0.0724 0.4599
Scissortail/SD 1272.0 5 0.290 1.305 0.0136 0.0144 0.0170 0.0427 0.0725 0.4562
Bittern/SD 1272.0 7 0.336 1.323 0.0135 0.0143 0.0170 0.0436 0.0720 0.4541
Pheasant/SD 1272.0 13 0.461 1.378 0.0134 0.0141 0.0167 0.0464 0.0705 0.4477
Ringdove/SD 1351.5 5 0.299 1.344 0.0128 0.0136 0.0180 0.0440 0.0718 0.4514
Dipper/SD 1351.5 7 0.347 1.361 0.0128 0.0135 0.0160 0.0449 0.0713 0.4493
Frigate/SD 1351.5 10 0.413 1.389 0.0127 0.0134 0.0159 0.0463 0.0706 0.4462
Martin/SD 1351.5 13 0.475 1.417 0.0126 0.0133 0.0158 0.0477 0.0699 0.4430
Popinjay/SD 1431.0 5 0.308 1.381 0.0121 0.0129 0.0152 0.0452 0.0711 0.4472
Bobolink/SD 1431.0 7 0.357 1.398 0.0120 0.0128 0.0152 0.0461 0.0707 0.4451
Plover/SD 1431.0 13 0.489 1.448 0.0120 0.0127 0.0150 0.0488 0.0694 0.4398
Ratite/SD 1590.0 5 0.325 1.447 0.0109 0.0118 0.0138 0.0477 0.0699 0.4382
Lapwing/SD 1590.0 7 0.376 1.468 0.0108 0.0116 0.0137 0.0484 0.0696 0.4377
Falcon/SD 1590.0 13 0.515 1.521 0.0108 0.0115 0.0136 0.0512 0.0683 0.4319
Smew/SD 1780.0 5 0.343 1.531 0.0097 0.0106 0.0125 0.0502 0.0688 0.4308
Chukar/SD 1780.0 8 0.437 1.565 0.0097 0.0105 0.0124 0.0519 0.0680 0.4277
Cockatoo/SD 2156.0 5 0.378 1.731 0.0080 0.0091 0.0105 0.0573 0.0657 0.4118
Bluebird/SD 2156.0 8 0.481 1.716 0.0080 0.0089 0.0104 0.0570 0.0658 0.4134
Kiwi/SD 2167.0 4 0.347 1.725 0.0080 0.0090 0.0105 0.0570 0.0659 0.4124
(1) Code words shown denote ACSR/SD with regular-strength Class A galvanized steel core (/GA2). See the Options section to find the appropriate code word modifier designation for alternative design options.
(4) Based on a conductivity of 61.0% IACS at 20˚C for aluminum and 8% IACS at 20˚C for the steel core. AC resistance for three-layer designs must be increased by 1.1%, 2.7%, 3.7%, and 4.3% for current
densities of 200, 600, 1000, and 1400 amperes per 1000 kcmil of aluminum to allow for the magnetic losses in the steel core. To convert to ohms/mile, multiply by 5.28. To convert to ohms/km, multiply by 3.281.
(5) Values for inductive reactance and capacitive reactance are expressed in terms of a 1 ft radius.

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Single Conductor LLDPE or XLPE Covered Line Wire to CSA C68.9

Product Construction: Complete Cable (cont’d.): Applications:


Complete Cable: Covering: Weatherproof line wire is used for overhead
Black, Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) or transmission and distribution lines. Covered
Weatherproof line wire consists of single
black extruded Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) line wire is not an electrically insulated cable.
conductor covered with either Linear Low-Density
coverings are available. Therefore, it should be installed on insulators, and
Polyethylene (LLDPE) or Cross-linked Polyethylene
There is no voltage rating. users should treat line wire as bare conductor for
(XLPE). Conductors may be compact or concentric
personal safety.
strand of ACSR, A1 or A2 or solid, compact or
concentric strand copper. Weatherproof line wire Features and Benefits: Options:
meets the requirements of CSA C68.9 and the The covering provides mechanical protection to • Medium-Density Polyethylene (MDPE)
ANSI/ICEA S-70-547 specification, as applicable. the conductor and is resistant to weathering and • High-Density Cross-linked Polyethylene
chemicals. If the conductors accidentally come (HDXLPE)
Conductors: into contact due to high winds, falling tree limbs,
Different conductor types are available. Solid or • Annealed (soft drawn) copper for transformer
or other disturbances, the covering resists short drop and covered ground wire
stranded MHD copper, compact or concentric HD circuits and the tendency for conductors to weld
aluminum, aluminum alloy, or ACSR are all options • Conductor corrosion-resistant inhibitor treatment
together.
that are available. • Sequential print marking
The conductors meet the requirements of CSA
For other conductor sizes, designs and/or specific
C49.2, CAN/CSA C61089, ASTM B3, B8, B231,
installation requirements not shown in the tables,
B232, B400, or B496 as applicable. For aluminum
contact your General Cable sales representative or
and ACSR conductors, the direction of lay of the
e-mail infoca@generalcable.com.
outer layer of the strand is right-hand. For copper
conductors, the direction of lay of the outer layer of
the strand is left-hand.
For products manufactured with aluminum
conductors, the product is available with conductor
corrosion-resistant inhibitor treatment.

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COVERED ACSR ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, COMPACT-LAY-STRANDED
STRANDING APPROX. WEIGHT RATED
CONDUCTOR SIZE NO. X DIA. INCHES CONDUCTOR O.D. COVER THKN. CABLE O.D. LB/1000 FT STRENGTH AMPACITY
TOTAL
CODE AWG OR
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 AL STEEL INCHES mm INCHES mm INCHES mm AL PE XLPE LBS kN PE (2) XLPE (3)

Gum 6 13.3 6 1x0.0661 0.182 4.62 0.030 0.76 0.242 6.15 24.5 45.1 45.1 1170 5.20 95 110
Solah 6 13.3 6 1x0.0937 0.193 4.90 0.030 0.76 0.253 6.43 24.5 57.3 57.3 1720 7.65 95 115
-none- 6 13.3 6 1x0.1181 0.208 5.28 0.030 0.76 0.268 6.81 24.5 71.8 71.8 2400 10.7 100 120
Teak 4 21.1 6 1x0.0835 0.229 5.82 0.030 0.76 0.289 7.34 38.8 68.8 68.8 1830 8.14 125 145
-none- 4 21.1 6 1x0.1181 0.243 6.17 0.030 0.76 0.303 7.70 38.8 88.0 88.0 2710 12.1 130 155
-none- 4 21.1 6 1x0.1488 0.264 6.71 0.030 0.76 0.324 8.23 38.8 110.8 110.8 3680 16.4 130 160
Ebony 2 33.6 6 1x0.1052 0.290 7.37 0.045 1.14 0.380 9.65 61.8 112.8 112.8 2800 12.5 160 190
-none- 2 33.6 6 1x0.1488 0.308 7.82 0.045 1.14 0.398 10.11 61.8 143.5 143.5 4130 18.4 170 205
-none- 2 33.6 6 1x0.1878 0.331 8.41 0.045 1.14 0.421 10.7 61.8 180.1 180.1 5780 25.7 175 210
Liana 1 42.4 6 1x0.1182 0.326 8.28 0.045 1.14 0.416 10.6 78.2 139.5 139.5 3480 15.5 185 220
-none- 1 42.4 6 1x0.1673 0.346 8.79 0.045 1.14 0.436 11.1 78.2 178.2 178.2 5180 23.0 195 240
Bamboo 1/0 53.5 6 1x0.1327 0.365 9.27 0.060 1.52 0.485 12.3 98.5 179.5 179.5 4250 18.9 210 250
-none- 1/0 53.5 6 1x0.1878 0.388 9.86 0.060 1.52 0.508 12.9 98.5 228.3 228.3 6470 28.8 225 275
Corypha 2/0 67.4 6 1x0.1490 0.409 10.4 0.060 1.52 0.530 13.5 124.3 221.2 221.2 5280 23.5 240 290
Mahogany 3/0 85.0 6 1x0.1672 0.461 11.7 0.060 1.52 0.581 14.8 156.5 273.5 273.5 6660 29.6 275 330
Eucalyptus 4/0 107.2 6 1x0.1878 0.516 13.1 0.060 1.52 0.636 16.2 197.4 338.7 338.7 8400 37.4 310 375
-none- 266.8 135.2 18 1x0.1217 0.559 14.2 0.060 1.52 0.679 17.2 250 338 338 7020 31.2 385 425
-none- 336.4 170.5 18 1x0.1366 0.630 16.0 0.060 1.52 0.748 19.0 316 419 419 8850 39.4 445 550

COVERED ACSR ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, STEEL-REINFORCED, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED


CONDUCTOR SIZE COVER THKN. CABLE O.D. APPROX. WEIGHT LB/1000 FT RATED STRENGTH AMPACITY
TOTAL
CODE AWG OR NO. OF
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 WIRES INCHES mm INCHES mm SIZE PE XLPE LBS kN PE (2) XLPE (3)

Walnut 6 13.3 6/1 0.030 0.762 0.260 6.60 24.5 46.9 46.9 1130 5.03 105 120
Butternut 4 21.1 6/1 0.030 0.762 0.312 7.92 38.9 71.3 71.3 1830 8.14 140 160
Hickory 4 21.1 7/1 0.030 0.762 0.319 8.10 38.9 81.4 81.4 2300 10.2 140 160
Pignut 2 33.6 6/1 0.045 1.14 0.408 10.4 61.9 117.2 117.2 2800 12.5 180 210
Chestnut 1 42.4 6/1 0.045 1.14 0.445 11.3 78.1 143.9 143.9 3480 15.5 190 225
Almond 1/0 53.5 6/1 0.060 1.52 0.521 13.2 98.5 184.5 184.5 4250 18.9 235 275
Pecan 2/0 67.4 6/1 0.060 1.52 0.570 14.5 124.1 226.9 226.9 5280 23.5 270 315
Filbert 3/0 85.0 6/1 0.060 1.52 0.625 15.9 156.5 280.1 280.1 6660 29.6 335 385
Buckeye 4/0 107.2 6/1 0.060 1.52 0.686 17.4 197.4 346.5 346.5 8400 37.4 370 440
Hackberry 266.8 135.2 18/1 0.060 1.52 0.732 18.6 250 347 347 7000 31.1 435 505
Redbud 266.8 135.2 18/1 0.080 2.03 0.773 19.6 250 367 367 7000 31.1 435 505
Mockernut 336.4 170.5 18/1 0.060 1.52 0.807 20.5 315 430 430 8900 39.6 505 585
Aspen 336.4 170.5 18/1 0.080 2.03 0.848 21.5 315 452 452 8900 39.6 500 580
(1) Code words shown are for PE products; add the suffix “XLP” to the code word for cross-linked products. Example: Walnut/XLP.
(2) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec (0.61 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.91 coefficient of emissivity, 0.95 coefficient of absorbtivity,
42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on
local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(3) Based on a conductor temperature of 90˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec (0.61 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.91 coefficient of emissivity, 0.95 coefficient of absorbtivity,
42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on
local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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COVERED ASC ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
CONDUCTOR SIZE COVER THKN. CABLE O.D. APPROX. WEIGHT LB/1000 FT RATED STRENGTH AMPACITY
TOTAL
CODE AWG OR NO. OF
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 WIRES INCHES mm INCHES mm AL PE XLPE LBS kN PE (2) XLPE (3)
Apple 6 13.3 1 0.030 0.762 0.224 5.69 24.6 33.4 33.4 490 2.18 105 120
Plum 6 13.3 7 0.030 0.762 0.245 6.22 24.6 34.6 34.6 580 2.58 105 120
Pear 4 21.1 1 0.030 0.762 0.266 6.76 39.1 50.3 50.3 780 3.47 140 160
Apricot 4 21.1 7 0.030 0.762 0.293 7.44 39.1 52.0 52.0 930 4.14 140 160
Cherry 2 33.6 1 0.045 1.14 0.350 8.89 62.2 83.2 83.2 1210 5.38 185 210
Peach 2 33.6 7 0.045 1.14 0.384 9.75 62.2 86.1 86.1 1400 6.23 185 210
Nectarine 1 42.4 7 0.045 1.14 0.420 10.67 78.4 105.5 105.5 1670 7.43 200 230
Quince 1/0 53.5 7 0.060 1.52 0.491 12.47 99.0 135.5 135.5 2040 9.07 245 280
Orange 2/0 67.4 7 0.060 1.52 0.537 13.6 124.8 165.6 165.6 2580 11.5 290 335
Fig 3/0 85.0 7 0.060 1.52 0.587 14.9 157.3 203.1 203.1 3150 14.0 325 375
Olive 4/0 107.2 7 0.060 1.52 0.645 16.4 198.3 249.3 249.3 3980 17.7 375 430
Mulberry 266.8 135.2 19 0.060 1.52 0.715 18.2 250 307 307 5170 23.0 430 500
Silverbelt 266.8 135.2 19 0.080 2.03 0.756 19.2 250 326 326 5170 23.0 430 500
Anona 336.4 170.5 19 0.060 1.52 0.788 20.0 315 379 379 6520 29.0 500 580
Crabapple 336.4 170.5 19 0.080 2.03 0.829 21.1 315 400 400 6520 29.0 495 575
Chinquapin 350.0 177.3 19 0.060 1.52 0.802 20.4 328 393 393 6780 30.2 510 595
Ginkgo 350.0 177.3 19 0.080 2.03 0.843 21.4 328 414 414 6780 30.2 510 595
Molles 397.5 201.4 19 0.080 2.03 0.887 22.5 373 464 464 7690 34.2 545 640
Ash 400.0 202.7 19 0.080 2.03 0.889 22.6 375 467 467 7750 34.5 550 640
Huckleberry 477.0 241.7 37 0.080 2.03 0.959 24.4 447 548 548 9500 42.3 610 715
Paw Paw 556.5 282.0 37 0.080 2.03 1.022 26.0 522 631 631 10800 48.0 675 790
Breadfruit 636.0 322.3 61 0.095 2.41 1.113 28.3 596 731 731 13000 57.8 725 850
Persimmon 795.0 402.8 61 0.095 2.41 1.222 31.0 745 896 896 15900 70.7 830 975
Grapefruit 1033.5 523.7 61 0.095 2.41 1.366 34.7 969 1142 1142 20000 89.0 890 1055
Mango 1590.0 805.7 61 0.110 2.79 1.679 42.6 1490 1739 1739 29900 133 1240 1470

COVERED ASC ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR, COMPACT-LAY-STRANDED


CONDUCTOR SIZE CONDUCTOR O.D. COVER THKN. CABLE O.D. APPROX. WEIGHT LB/1000 FT RATED STRENGTH AMPACITY
NO. TOTAL
CODE AWG OR OF
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 WIRES INCHES mm INCHES mm INCHES mm AL PE XLPE LBS kN PE (2) XLPE (3)
Bay 6 13.3 7 0.169 4.29 0.045 1.14 0.259 6.58 24.4 37.5 37.5 580 2.58 105 115
Hop 4 21.1 7 0.213 5.41 0.045 1.14 0.303 7.70 38.9 55.1 55.1 930 4.14 135 155
Sloe 2 33.6 7 0.268 6.81 0.045 1.14 0.358 9.09 61.7 81.8 81.8 1400 6.23 180 205
Alder 1 42.4 7 0.299 7.59 0.045 1.14 0.389 9.88 77.9 100.3 100.3 1670 7.43 205 240
Aspen 1/0 53.5 7 0.336 8.53 0.060 1.52 0.456 11.6 98.3 130.1 130.1 2040 9.07 240 275
Thorn 2/0 67.4 7 0.376 9.55 0.060 1.52 0.496 12.6 123.8 159.2 159.2 2570 11.4 280 325
Barwood 3/0 85.0 7 0.421 10.7 0.060 1.52 0.543 13.8 156.2 195.7 195.7 3150 14.0 315 365
Camwood 3/0 85.0 18 0.421 10.7 0.060 1.52 0.543 13.8 157.3 196.4 196.4 3540 15.7 315 365
Dogwood 4/0 107.2 7 0.476 12.1 0.060 1.52 0.595 15.1 197.4 241.2 241.2 3980 17.7 365 425
Oakwood 4/0 107.2 18 0.476 12.1 0.060 1.52 0.595 15.1 197.9 242.2 242.2 4220 18.8 365 425
-none- 250 126.7 7 0.520 13.2 0.060 1.52 0.640 16.3 232.7 281 281 4700 20.9 370 440
Redwood 266.8 135.2 7 0.535 13.6 0.060 1.52 0.657 16.7 248 296 296 5010 22.3 385 460
Corkwood 266.8 135.2 18 0.535 13.6 0.060 1.52 0.657 16.7 250 297 297 5170 23.0 385 460
Hornbeam 300 152.0 18 0.571 14.5 0.060 1.52 0.690 17.5 419 331 331 5810 25.8 410 495
Ironwood 336.4 170.5 18 0.602 15.3 0.060 1.52 0.723 18.4 315 367 367 6510 29.0 485 565
Beachwood 397.5 201.4 18 0.657 16.7 0.060 1.52 0.779 19.8 373 429 429 7470 33.2 490 590
Buttonwood 477 241.7 18 0.720 18.3 0.080 2.03 0.882 22.4 447 531 531 8970 39.9 540 655
-none- 500 253.4 18 0.736 18.7 0.080 2.03 0.896 22.8 469 554 554 9390 41.8 555 675
(1) Code words shown are for PE products; add the suffix “XLP” to the code word for cross-linked products. Example: Walnut/XLP.
(2) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec (0.61 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.91 coefficient of emissivity, 0.95 coefficient of absorbtivity,
42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on
local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(3) Based on a conductor temperature of 90˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec (0.61 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.91 coefficient of emissivity, 0.95 coefficient of absorbtivity,
42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on
local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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TransPowr Weatherproof Overhead Line Wire


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Single Conductor LLDPE or XLPE Covered Line Wire to CSA C68.9


COVERED COPPER CONDUCTOR, CONCENTRIC-LAY-STRANDED
CONDUCTOR SIZE CONDUCTOR O.D. COVER THKN. CABLE O.D. APPROX. WEIGHT LB/1000 FT RATED STRENGTH AMPACITY
CODE AWG OR NO. OF TOTAL
WORD (1) kcmil mm2 WIRES INCHES mm INCHES mm INCHES mm AL PE XLPE LBS kN PE (2) XLPE (3)
MEDIUM HARD DRAWN COPPER
-none- 4 21.1 7 0.232 5.89 0.030 0.76 0.292 7.42 128.9 141.4 141.4 1510 6.7 165 190
-none- 2 33.6 7 0.292 7.42 0.045 1.14 0.382 9.70 204.9 228.3 228.3 2380 10.6 215 250
-none- 1/0 53.5 7 0.368 9.35 0.060 1.52 0.488 12.40 326.0 361.6 361.6 3730 16.6 285 335
-none- 2/0 67.4 19 0.418 10.6 0.060 1.52 0.538 13.67 410.9 451.2 451.2 4800 21.4 330 385
-none- 4/0 107.2 19 0.528 13.4 0.060 1.52 0.648 16.46 653.3 704.2 704.2 7520 33.4 440 515
(1) Code words shown are for PE products; add the suffix “XLP” to the code word for cross-linked products. Example: Walnut/XLP.
(2) Based on a conductor temperature of 75˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec (0.61 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.91 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.95 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
(3) Based on a conductor temperature of 90˚C at 60 Hz and the following conditions: 25˚C ambient temperature, 2 ft/sec (0.61 m/s) crosswind (90˚ to conductor), 0.91 coefficient of
emissivity, 0.95 coefficient of absorbtivity, 42˚ northern latitude, sea level elevation, 90˚ azimuth of line (East-West), clear atmosphere, and a date and time of noon on July 1 (resulting
in 96.0 W/ft² of solar and sky radiated heat). Actual ampacity will differ based on local conditions. For specific ampacities, please contact your General Cable sales representative.
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing tolerances. In this context, weight means mass.

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Aluminum Tie Wire


Soft Solid 1350 Aluminum Wire

Product Construction:
Description:
Aluminum tie wire is a soft solid aluminum
wire that is used in overhead transmission and
distribution line construction to mechanically
secure components such as conductors
to pin insulators. The wire is also used for
DIAMETER NOMINAL BREAKING above-ground grounding applications in line
SIZE OF SOLID WIRE APPROX. WEIGHT STRENGTH construction.
AWG INCHES LB/1000 FT LBS (1)
Aluminum tie wire is a solid annealed (soft)
6 0.162 24.1 175 aluminum wire manufactured to ASTM B609 “O”
tensile grade and wire diameter dimension.
4 0.204 38.4 280
2 0.258 61.0 440
Options:
(1) Based on annealed aluminum having a minimum tensile strength of 8500 psi.
Tie wire may be supplied with a black weather-
Dimensions and weights not designated minimum or maximum are nominal values and subject to manufacturing
tolerances. In this context, weight means mass. resistant covering. The nominal thickness of this
extruded covering is 30 mils.

Packaging:
Aluminum tie wire is sold in coils.

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BICC Brand Stock Program 5


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General Cable BICC® Brand Products Electric Utility Stock Program


As a service to our customers, General Cable maintains an inventory of factory stock for frequently purchased items of Medium-Voltage
Power, Bare Overhead Distribution and Low-Voltage Overhead and Underground Service cables. These products are manufactured to
industry standard specifications, and are available for immediate shipment from our manufacturing facilities and Regional Distribution
Centers across North America.

Terms and Conditions of Sale for Stock Products


Standards:
• Low-Voltage Insulated and Bare Aluminum stock products are manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest revisions
of CSA.
• Medium-Voltage Power cable stock products are manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest revisions of CSA.
• Weights and dimensions shown are nominal and subject to standard industry tolerances.

Pricing Policy:
• Firm prices are available for items confirmed in stock for immediate buy and ship.
• Adjustable prices are available and subject to metals escalation/de-escalation at the time of shipment.
• Backorders or delayed shipments may be subject to price adjustment.
• Stock prices and terms of sale are subject to change without notice.

Packaging/Shipping Method:
• Shipments will be made via common carrier. Special instructions must be stated at the time of order. Flatbed shipments
(truckload quantities only) are subject to availability and extra freight charges depending upon geographic destinations.
• Length tolerance +/-5%

Inventory Holds:
• No inventory holds will be accepted.
• Stock shall be subject to prior sale.

For a complete list of available stock products, contact your General Cable sales representative.

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Handling Recommendations and Packaging Information 6


Recommended Reel Handling Procedures

When off-loading reels from a truck, lower reels carefully using a


hydraulic gate, hoist or forklift truck. Never drop reels. If reels must
be rolled, roll in opposite direction of the cable wraps to keep cable
from loosening on the reel.

Don’t

When using a hoist, install a mandrel through the reel arbor


holes and attach a sling. Use a spreader bar approximately
6 inches longer than the overall reel width placed between
the sling ends just above the reel flanges. This will prevent bending
the reel flanges and mashing the cable.

Do Don’t

Do Don’t Don’t Don’t


If a forklift is used, approach the reel from the flange side. Position the forks such that the reel is lifted
by both reel flanges. Do not allow the lift forks to contact the cable. Care must be taken by the forklift
operator not to make sudden turns or stops.

Cable shipped on pallets should be stored indoors if possible. Cable shipped on wooden or metal reels
may be stored outdoors. When selecting a storage site, consideration should be given to:
•  Traffic patterns during off-loading
• Grade and condition of the soil or pavement
•  Protection from vehicle damage during the time in storage
• Environmental conditions such as exposure to heat, corrosive chemicals, etc.

Cable reels should be stored on hard surfaces resting on the


flange’s edge (flanges vertical). Align reels flange to flange
and, if possible, arrange so that first in is first out. Multiple
reels stacked on top of each other (“Pancake” storage) or
storing reels flat (flanges horizontal) is not recommended for bare
conductor or medium-voltage cable. The weight of the stack
can total thousands of pounds, creating an enormous load
on the bottom reel. Also, damage to the reel and/or cable will
Don’t likely occur when the reel is flipped for transit. A concentration
of stress on the reel flange may cause it to break and
subsequently damage the cable.

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Handling Recommendations and Packaging Information


Recommended Reel Handling Procedures

If cable reels must be pancaked or stored in vertical racks, do not lift the reel by the top flange. Spacers
placed under the bottom flange and between reels (two 2x4s placed wide side up) create a space to insert
the forks and lift the reel without damaging the cable. If nails are used to secure the spacers, make sure
the nails do not go through the flange and into the cable.

Don’t End View of Spacers Do

For extended storage of bare or This helps keep the flanges from
insulated cables (spare cable, decaying and prevents the reels from
etc.), reels should be stored rolling. At temporary storage sites
cradled between railroad ties, where soil may be soft, preservative-
power poles or crossarms. Size treated plywood sheets may be used
and spacing of the supports should to keep reel flanges from sinking into
raise the flange above the ground. the ground.

When possible, the reel wrap or lagging supplied on the reels should be replaced to help protect the cable
from inadvertent damage. Under extreme environmental conditions, other measures may be necessary.
To prevent entrance of water, cable ends should be sealed with plastic end caps. Electrical tape does not
offer a sufficient seal. When lengths are cut, cable ends should be immediately resealed and secured.

Low temperatures are a cause for concern when installing cable. Cable should not be installed when
the ambient temperatures are less than the cold bend temperature rating of the cable product plus 15°C
(i.e., the minimum installation temperature = cold bend temperature rating + 15°C). When applicable, the
cold bend temperature rating is indicated on the individual product page in this catalog. Polyethylene
insulated jacketed low-voltage cables and polyethylene jacketed medium-voltage power cables are
suitable for storage and operation at -40°C and should not be handled or installed when the temperature
of the cable or the ambient temperature is below -25°C. For other cable designs, cold weather installation
may be limited to higher ambient temperatures. For more information about a specific construction,
please contact your General Cable sales representative.

If installations are to be carried out where the cable and/or the ambient temperature is below the limit
specified above, the cable should first be warmed for a minimum of 48 hours at room temperature
(15°C) or higher prior to handling. Cable should be pulled more slowly and trained in place the same
day it is removed from storage. Do not impact, drop, kink or bend cable sharply at low temperatures.

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Handling Recommendations and Packaging Information


Standard Package and Shipping Information

Shipping Information –
Bare Overhead / Individual Package (Reel or Coil)
Unless otherwise agreed upon at time of quotation

• Standard or special lengths are subject to a manufacturing length tolerance per


shipping reel of plus or minus 5% from the specified shipping reel length.

• An amount not exceeding 10% of the total quantity of any order may be shipped in
random lengths, with no one length shorter than 50% of the specified shipping reel length.

• When required, bare conductor may be furnished in matched sets, with the variation
in the measured length within each group being no greater than 150 feet for sets of 6
or less, and 200 feet for sets of 9 and 12. In the case where a random length has been
produced, the corresponding matched set group will be cut to within a 10 ft. tolerance.
For matched set reel identification, on both flanges of the reel, a weatherproof tag is
attached that has a Number/Letter identifier marked on it. The number is the numerical
sequence from 1, 2, 3, 4, etc for the different sets of matched conductor reels, and the
letters A, B, C, etc. identify the matched reels in each set.

• For product shipped in coils, 90% of an order quantity shall be furnished in exact lengths
as specified in General Cable catalog pages. Exact lengths are specified as having a minus
0% tolerance. Up to 10% of an total order quantity may be supplied in random lengths
with no one length shorter than 50% of the specified coil length.

• For bare overhead conductor shipped on wood or steel reels, a reel wrap covering is
applied over the conductor. The default reel wrap material consists of a NEMA WC26
Level II (Weather Protector). Individual manufacturing plant preferences may utilize heavier
grade level of reel wrap material.

Shipping Information –
Covered and Insulated Cable (Reel or Coil)
Unless otherwise agreed upon at time of quotation

• Standard or special lengths are subject to a manufacturing length tolerance per shipping
reel of plus or minus 10% from the specified shipping reel length.

• An amount not exceeding 10% of the total quantity of any order may be shipped in
random lengths, with no one length shorter than 80% nor greater than 120% of the
specified shipping reel length.

• For product shipped in coils, 90% of an order quantity shall be furnished in exact lengths
as specified in General Cable catalog pages. Exact lengths are specified as having a minus
0% tolerance. Up to 10% of a total order quantity may be supplied in random lengths, with
no one length shorter than 90% of the specified coil length.

• For multiplex service drop cable shipped in coils on pallets, the quantity of coils must be in
full pallet load quantities.

• With the exception of cable sold from stock, in support of the Green Initiative and reducing
waste, reels are shipped without a reel wrap covering.

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Code Word Classifications 7

Application Type Code Word

Overhead Bare Conductor 1350 AAC Flowers

Overhead Bare Conductor, Trapezoidal (TW) 1350 AAC/TW Mountains

Compact Bare Conductor, Smooth Body (SB) 1350 ASC/SB Reptiles

Overhead Bare Conductor 6201 AAAC U.S. Cities

Overhead Bare Conductor 6101 A2 and AASC Canadian Cities

Overhead Bare Conductor ACSR Birds

Overhead Bare Conductor, Trapezoidal (TW) ACSR/TW Birds

Compact Bare Conductor, Smooth Body (SB) ACSR/SB Fish

Overhead Covered Conductor 1350 AAC Trees

Overhead Covered Conductor 6201 AAAC Trees

Overhead Covered Conductor ACSS Birds

Overhead Bare Conductor, Trapezoidal (TW) ACSS/TW Birds

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Code Word Index

CODE CODE CODE CODE


WORD page WORD page WORD page WORD page

A Bobolink/SD.................. 124, 125 Columbine......................... 56, 57 Drake/ACSR/TW............... 96, 97


Adams/AAC/TW................ 66, 67 Brahma............................ 88, 89 Columbine/AAC/TW......... 64, 65 Drake/ACSS.................. 106, 107
Alder...................................... 129 Brant................................. 76, 77 Condor............................... 80, 81 Drake/ACSS/TW........... 114, 115
Alligator............................. 60, 61 Brant/ACSS................... 104, 105 Condor/ACSR/TW............. 96, 97 Drake/SD...................... 122, 123
Almond.................................. 128 Breadfruit.............................. 129 Condor/ACSS................ 106, 107 Duck.................................. 78, 79
Anemone........................... 54, 55 Buckeye................................ 128 Condor/ACSS/TW......... 114, 115
Anoli.................................. 60, 61 Bullfinch............................ 82, 83 Condor/SD.................... 122, 123 E
Bullfinch/ACSS............. 108, 109 Coreopsis.......................... 56, 57 Eagle................................. 78, 79
Anona.................................... 129
Bunting.............................. 82, 83 Coreopsis/AAC/TW.......... 64, 65 Eagle/ACSS................... 104, 105
Apple..................................... 129
Bunting/ACSR/TW............ 96, 97 Corkwood.............................. 129 Ebony.................................... 128
Apricot.................................. 129
Bunting/ACSS............... 108, 109 Cormorant......................... 82, 83 Egret.................................. 78, 79
Arbutus............................. 54, 55
Bunting/ACSS/TW........ 116, 117 Cormorant/ACSS.......... 108, 109 Egret/ACSS................... 106, 107
Arbutus/AAC/TW............. 64, 65
Bunting/SD................... 124, 125 Corncrake/ACSS........... 106, 107 Eider/SD........................ 122, 123
Ash........................................ 129
Butternut............................... 128 Corypha................................. 128 Erne/SD......................... 122, 123
Aspen............................ 128, 129
Buttonwood.......................... 129 Cosmos............................. 52, 53 Eucalyptus............................ 128
Aster.................................. 52, 53
Athabaska/ACSR/TW.... 100, 101 Cosmos/AAC/TW............. 64, 65 F
Athabaska/ACSS/TW.... 118, 119
C Cowbird/SD.................. 122, 123
Calument/ACSR/TW........ 98, 99 Falcon............................... 86, 87
Auk................................... 88, 89 Cowslip............................. 56, 57 Falcon/ACSR/TW............. 98, 99
Calument/ACSS/TW..... 116, 117 Cowslip/AAC/TW............. 64, 65
Avocet/ACSR/TW.............. 96, 97 Falcon/ACSS................. 110, 111
Camellia............................ 56, 57 Crabapple.............................. 129
Avocet/ACSS................. 108, 109 Falcon/ACSS/TW.......... 116, 117
Camwood.............................. 129 Crane................................. 80, 81
Avocet/ACSS/TW.......... 114, 115 Falcon/SD..................... 124, 125
Canary............................... 82, 83 Crocodile........................... 60, 61
Avocet/SD..................... 124, 125 Fig......................................... 129
Canary/ACSS................ 106, 107 Crocus............................... 54, 55 Filbert.................................... 128
B Canna................................ 52, 53 Crow.................................. 80, 81
Canna/AAC/TW................ 64, 65 Finch................................. 82, 83
Bamboo................................. 128 Cuckoo.............................. 80, 81
Canvasback/ACSS........ 108, 109 Finch/ACSR/TW................ 96, 97
Barwood................................ 129 Cuckoo/ACSS................ 106, 107
Cardinal............................. 82, 83 Finch/ACSS................... 108, 109
Bass................................. 92, 93 Cumberland/ACSR/TW. 100, 101
Cardinal/ACSR/TW........... 96, 97 Finch/ACSS/TW............ 114, 115
Bay........................................ 129 Cumberland/ACSS/TW. 118, 119
Cardinal/ACSS.............. 108, 109 Finch/SD....................... 124, 125
Beachwood........................... 129 Curlew............................... 82, 83
Cardinal/ACSS/TW....... 114, 115 Flamingo........................... 78, 79
Beaumont (Avocet)........... 82, 83 Curlew/ACSR/TW............. 96, 97
Cardinal/SD.................. 122, 123 Flamingo/ACSS............. 106, 107
Bersfort............................ 88, 89 Curlew/ACSS................ 108, 109
Carillon............................. 88, 89 Flicker............................... 76, 77
Bersimis........................... 88, 89 Curlew/ACSS/TW.......... 114, 115
Carnation.......................... 56, 57 Flicker/ACSR/TW.............. 96, 97
Bittern.............................. 84, 85 Curlew/SD..................... 124, 125
Carnation/AAC/TW.......... 64, 65 Flicker/ACSS................. 104, 105
Bittern/ACSR/TW............. 98, 99 Cusk................................. 92, 93
Carp.................................. 92, 93 Flicker/ACSS/TW.......... 114, 115
Bittern/ACSS................. 108, 109
Catawba/ACSR/TW...... 100, 101 D Flicker/SD..................... 122, 123
Bittern/ACSS/TW.......... 116, 117
Catawba/ACSS/TW....... 118, 119 Daffodil............................. 52, 53 Flounder........................... 92, 93
Bittern/SD..................... 124, 125
Cherry................................... 129 Dahlia................................ 54, 55 Frigate/SD..................... 124, 125
Bitterroot........................... 56, 57
Chestnut................................ 128 Daisy................................. 52, 53 Fuchsia.............................. 54, 55
Blackbird/SD................ 122, 123
Bluebell............................. 56, 57 Cheyenne/ACSR/TW..... 100, 101 Dipper.............................. 84, 85 G
Bluebell/AAC/TW............. 64, 65 Cheyenne/ACSS/TW..... 118, 119 Dipper/ACSR/TW............. 98, 99 Gannet............................... 78, 79
Bluebird............................. 86, 87 Chickadee......................... 76, 77 Dipper/ACSS................. 110, 111 Gannet/ACSS................ 106, 107
Bluebird/................................. 99 Chignecto......................... 88, 89 Dipper/ACSS/TW.......... 116, 117 Gatineau........................... 88, 89
Bluebird/ACSR/TW................. 98 Chinquapin............................ 129 Dipper/SD..................... 124, 125 Gecko................................ 60, 61
Bluebird/ACSS.............. 110, 111 Chukar............................... 86, 87 Diver................................. 84, 85 Genesee/ACSR/TW....... 100, 101
Bluebird/ACSS/TW....... 116, 117 Chukar/ACSR/TW............ 98, 99 Diver/ACSS................... 110, 111 Genesee/ACSS/TW....... 118, 119
Bluebird/SD.................. 124, 125 Chukar/ACSS................ 110, 111 Dogwood............................... 129 Ginkgo................................... 129
Bluebonnet........................ 56, 57 Chukar/ACSS/TW......... 116, 117 Dorking............................ 88, 89 Gladiolus........................... 56, 57
Bluejay/ACSR/TW............. 96, 97 Chukar/SD..................... 124, 125 Dotterel............................ 88, 89 Goldenrod......................... 56, 57
Bluejay/ACSS................ 108, 109 Chutes Des Passes.......... 88, 89 Dove.................................. 78, 79 Goldfinch........................... 78, 79
Bluejay/ACSS/TW......... 114, 115 Clayman............................ 60, 61 Dove/ACSR/TW................. 96, 97 Goldfinch/ACSS............ 104, 105
Bluejay/SD.................... 124, 125 Cochin.............................. 88, 89 Dove/ACSS.................... 104, 105 Goldfinch/SD................. 122, 123
Bobolink........................... 84, 85 Cockatoo/SD................. 124, 125 Dove/ACSS/TW............. 114, 115 Goose................................ 78, 79
Bobolink/ACSR/TW.......... 98, 99 Cockscomb/AAC/TW....... 64, 65 Dove/SD........................ 122, 123 Grackle............................. 84, 85
Bobolink/ACSS.............. 110, 111 Columbia/ACSR/TW......... 98, 99 Dragon.............................. 60, 61 Grackle/ACSR/TW........... 98, 99
Bobolink/ACSS/TW....... 116, 117 Columbia/ACSS/TW...... 118, 119 Drake................................. 80, 81 Grackle/ACSS............... 108, 109

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CODE CODE CODE CODE


WORD page WORD page WORD page WORD page

Grackle/ACSS/TW........ 116, 117 James/ACSR/TW.......... 100, 101 Mango................................... 129 Oriole................................. 76, 77
Grackle/SD.................... 124, 125 James/ACSS/TW.......... 118, 119 Marigold............................ 56, 57 Oriole/ACSR/TW............... 96, 97
Grand Rapids................... 88, 89 Jefferson/AAC/TW........... 66, 67 Marigold/AAC/TW............ 64, 65 Oriole/ACSS.................. 104, 105
Grapefruit.............................. 129 Jessamine......................... 56, 57 Martin.............................. 84, 85 Oriole/ACSS/TW........... 114, 115
Grosbeak........................... 78, 79 Jessamine/AAC/TW........ 64, 65 Martin/ACSR/TW............. 98, 99 Ortolan.............................. 82, 83
Grosbeak/ACSR/TW......... 96, 97 Joree................................. 86, 87 Martin/ACSS................. 110, 111 Ortolan/ACSR/TW............. 96, 97
Grosbeak/ACSS............ 106, 107 Joree/ACSS................... 110, 111 Martin/ACSS/TW.......... 116, 117 Ortolan/ACSS................ 108, 109
Grosbeak/ACSS/TW..... 114, 115 Junco................................ 76, 77 Martin/SD..................... 124, 125 Ortolan/ACSS/TW......... 114, 115
Grosbeak/SD................. 122, 123 Junco/ACSS.................. 104, 105 Maumee/ACSR/TW.......... 98, 99 Ortolan/SD.................... 124, 125
Grouse.............................. 88, 89 Maumee/ACSS/TW....... 116, 117 Osprey............................... 76, 77
Guinea.............................. 88, 89 K Mazama/AAC/TW............. 66, 67 Ostrich.............................. 76, 77
Gull.................................... 80, 81 Kestrel/SD.................... 122, 123 McKinley/AAC/TW............ 66, 67 Ostrich/ACSS................ 104, 105
Gum....................................... 128 Kettle/ACSR/TW.............. 98, 99 Meadowsweet................... 54, 55 Oswego/ACSR/TW........... 98, 99
Kettle/ACSS/TW........... 116, 117 Meadowsweet/AAC/TW.. 64, 65 Oswego/ACSS/TW........ 116, 117
H Killdeer/SD.................... 122, 123 Merlin................................ 76, 77 Owl.................................... 74, 75
Hackberry............................. 128 Kingbird............................ 78, 79 Merrimack/ACSR/TW... 100, 101 Oxbird................................ 82, 83
Haddock........................... 92, 93 Kiwi................................... 86, 87 Merrimack/ACSS/TW... 118, 119 Oxbird/ACSR/TW.............. 96, 97
Hake................................. 92, 93 Kiwi/ACSS..................... 110, 111 Mica................................. 88, 89 Oxbird/ACSS................. 108, 109
Halifax............................... 70, 71 Kiwi/SD......................... 124, 125 Minorca............................ 88, 89 Oxbird/ACSS/TW.......... 114, 115
Hawk................................. 76, 77 Komodo............................. 60, 61 Miramichi/ACSR/TW..... 100, 101 Oxbird/SD..................... 124, 125
Hawk/ACSR/TW................ 96, 97 Miramichi/ACSS/TW..... 118, 119 Oxlip.................................. 52, 53
Hawk/ACSS................... 104, 105 L
Lamprey........................... 92, 93 Mistletoe........................... 54, 55
Hawk/ACSS/TW............ 114, 115 Mistletoe/AAC/TW........... 64, 65 P
Hawk/SD....................... 122, 123 Lapwing............................ 86, 87 Pansy................................ 52, 53
Lapwing/ACSR/TW.......... 98, 99 Mockernut............................. 128
Hawkweed/AAC/TW........ 64, 65 Mockingbird...................... 86, 87 Parakeet............................ 78, 79
Hawthorn.......................... 56, 57 Lapwing/ACSS.............. 110, 111 Parakeet/ACSR/TW.......... 96, 97
Lapwing/ACSS/TW....... 116, 117 Mockingbird/ACSS....... 110, 111
Hawthorn/AAC/TW.......... 64, 65 Mohawk/ACSR/TW.......... 98, 99 Parakeet/ACSS............. 104, 105
Helens/AAC/TW................ 66, 67 Lapwing/SD.................. 124, 125 Parakeet/ACSS/TW...... 114, 115
Lark................................... 76, 77 Mohawk/ACSS/TW....... 116, 117
Heliotrope......................... 54, 55 Molles................................... 129 Parakeet/SD................. 122, 123
Hen.................................... 76, 77 Lark/ACSS.................... 104, 105 Parrot............................... 84, 85
Larkspur............................ 56, 57 Moloch.............................. 60, 61
Hen/ACSR/TW.................. 96, 97 Monitor.............................. 60, 61 Parrot/ACSS.................. 110, 111
Hen/ACSS..................... 104, 105 Laurel................................ 52, 53 Partridge........................... 74, 75
Leghorn............................ 88, 89 Montreal............................ 70, 71
Hen/ACSS/TW.............. 114, 115 Mulberry............................... 129 Partridge/ACSS............. 104, 105
Heron................................ 76, 77 Les Boules....................... 88, 89 Partridge/SD................. 122, 123
Liana..................................... 128 Mullet............................... 92, 93
Heron/ACSS.................. 104, 105 Mystic/ACSR/TW............. 98, 99 Paw Paw............................... 129
Herring............................. 92, 93 Lilac................................... 54, 55 Peace River...................... 88, 89
Linnet................................ 76, 77 Mystic/ACSS/TW.......... 116, 117
Hickory.................................. 128 Peach.................................... 129
Hood/AAC/TW................... 66, 67 Linnet/ACSS.................. 104, 105 N Peachbell.......................... 52, 53
Hop........................................ 129 Linnet/SD...................... 122, 123 Narcissus.......................... 56, 57 Peacock............................ 78, 79
Hornbeam............................. 129 Logan/AAC/TW................. 66, 67 Narcissus/AAC/TW.......... 64, 65 Peacock/ACSS.............. 104, 105
Hornbill.............................. 86, 87 Longspur/SD................. 122, 123 Nasturtium........................ 54, 55 Pear....................................... 129
Hornbill/ACSS............... 110, 111 Lupine............................... 56, 57 Nasturtium/AAC/TW........ 64, 65 Pecan.................................... 128
Huckleberry.......................... 129 Lupine/AAC/TW............... 64, 65 Nectarine.............................. 129 Pecos/ACSR/TW........... 100, 101
Hudson/ACSR/TW........ 100, 101 M Nelson.............................. 88, 89 Pecos/ACSS/TW........... 118, 119
Hudson/ACSS/TW......... 118, 119 Macaw.............................. 80, 81 Nelson/ACSR/TW.......... 100, 101 Pee Dee/ACSR/TW........ 100, 101
Hummingbird/SD.......... 122, 123 Macaw/ACSS................ 106, 107 Nelson/ACSS/TW.......... 118, 119 Pee Dee/ACSS/TW........ 118, 119
Hyacinth............................ 54, 55 Macaw/SD.................... 122, 123 Newt.................................. 60, 61 Pelican.............................. 76, 77
Mackenzie/ACSR/TW... 100, 101 Nuthatch.......................... 84, 85 Penguin............................. 74, 75
I Nuthatch/ACSS............. 110, 111 Peony................................ 52, 53
Ibis.................................... 76, 77 Mackenzie/ACSS/TW... 118, 119
Magnolia........................... 56, 57 Persimmon............................ 129
Ibis/ACSS...................... 104, 105 O Petrel................................ 88, 89
Ibis/SD.......................... 122, 123 Magnolia/AAC/TW........... 64, 65 Oakwood............................... 129
Mahogany............................. 128 Petunia.............................. 54, 55
Iris..................................... 52, 53 Olive...................................... 129 Pheasant.......................... 84, 85
Ironwood............................... 129 Mallard.............................. 80, 81 Orange.................................. 129
Mallard/ACSR/TW............ 96, 97 Pheasant/ACSR/TW......... 98, 99
Orchid............................... 54, 55 Pheasant/ACSS............ 110, 111
J Mallard/ACSS............... 106, 107 Orchid/AAC/TW............... 64, 65
Jackdaw/SD.................. 122, 123 Mallard/ACSS/TW......... 114, 115 Pheasant/ACSS/TW...... 116, 117

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Pheasant/SD................. 124, 125 Redbird/ACSS............... 108, 109 Snowbird/ACSS............ 108, 109 Tuatara.............................. 60, 61
Phlox................................. 52, 53 Redbud.................................. 128 Snowbird/ACSS/TW..... 114, 115 Tulip.................................. 52, 53
Phoebe.............................. 76, 77 Redwing............................ 80, 81 Snowbird/SD................. 124, 125 Tulip/AAC/TW.................. 64, 65
Phoenix............................. 82, 83 Redwing/ACSS............. 106, 107 Solah..................................... 128 Turacos/ACSS............... 104, 105
Phoenix/ACSR/TW............ 96, 97 Redwood............................... 129 Sole.................................. 92, 93 Turbit/ACSS.................. 106, 107
Phoenix/ACSS............... 106, 107 Ringdove.......................... 84, 85 Sparate............................. 74, 75 Turkey............................... 74, 75
Phoenix/ACSS/TW........ 114, 115 Ringdove/ACSS............. 110, 111 Sparrow............................ 74, 75
Phoenix/SD................... 122, 123 Ringdove/SD................. 124, 125 Spoonbill........................... 74, 75 V
Pickerel............................ 92, 93 Rio Grande/ACSR/TW... 100, 101 Spoonbill/ACSS............. 104, 105 Vancouver......................... 70, 71
Pigeon............................... 74, 75 Rio Grande/ACSS/TW... 118, 119 Spoonbill/SD................. 122, 123 Verbena/AAC/TW............. 64, 65
Pignut.................................... 128 Roadrunner....................... 86, 87 Squab................................ 78, 79 Violet................................. 54, 55
Pigweed............................ 56, 57 Roadrunner/ACSS......... 110, 111 Squab/ACSS................. 104, 105 W
Pike.................................. 92, 93 Robin................................. 74, 75 Starling............................. 80, 81 Wabash/ACSR/TW........... 98, 99
Piper.................................. 76, 77 Robson/AAC/TW............... 66, 67 Starling/ACSS............... 106, 107 Wabash/ACSS/TW........ 116, 117
Pippit/SD....................... 122, 123 Rook.................................. 78, 79 St. Croix/ACSR/TW....... 100, 101 Wagtail............................. 84, 85
Platte/ACSR/TW........... 100, 101 Rook/ACSR/TW................. 96, 97 St. Croix/ACSS/TW....... 118, 119 Wagtail/ACSS................ 110, 111
Platte/ACSS/TW........... 118, 119 Rook/ACSS................... 104, 105 Stilt.................................... 80, 81 Walnut................................... 128
Plover............................... 84, 85 Rook/ACSS/TW............. 114, 115 Stilt/ACSS..................... 106, 107 Waxwing........................... 74, 75
Plover/ACSR/TW.............. 98, 99 Rook/SD........................ 122, 123 Stork................................. 76, 77 Wheeler/AAC/TW.............. 66, 67
Plover/ACSS.................. 110, 111 Rose.................................. 52, 53 Stork/ACSS................... 104, 105 Whitney/AAC/TW.............. 66, 67
Plover/ACSS/TW........... 116, 117 Ruddy................................ 80, 81 Stork/SD....................... 122, 123 Whooper............................ 82, 83
Plover/SD...................... 124, 125 Ruddy/ACSS.................. 106, 107 Sunbird/SD................... 122, 123 Whooper/ACSS............. 108, 109
Plum...................................... 129 Suwanee/ACSR/TW......... 98, 99 Widgeon............................ 76, 77
Pollock............................. 92, 93 S Suwanee/ACSS/TW...... 116, 117
Sagebrush......................... 56, 57 Widgeon/ACSS.............. 104, 105
Popinjay........................... 84, 85 Swan................................. 74, 75 Winnipeg........................... 70, 71
Popinjay/ACSS.............. 110, 111 Salamander....................... 60, 61 Swanate............................ 74, 75
Santee/ACSR/TW......... 100, 101 Woodcock......................... 76, 77
Popinjay/SD.................. 124, 125 Syringa.............................. 54, 55 Woodcock/ACSS........... 104, 105
Poppy................................ 52, 53 Santee/ACSS/TW......... 118, 119
Sapsucker......................... 78, 79 T Woodcock/SD............... 122, 123
Potomac/ACSR/TW....... 100, 101 Wood Duck........................ 78, 79
Potomac/ACSS/TW....... 118, 119 Sapsucker/ACSS........... 104, 105 Tailorbird/ACSS............ 104, 105
Sapsucker/SD............... 122, 123 Teak....................................... 128 Wood Duck/ACSS......... 104, 105
Powder/ACSR/TW......... 100, 101
Powder/ACSS/TW......... 118, 119 Scaup................................ 74, 75 Teal/ACSS..................... 104, 105 Y
Powell/AAC/TW................ 66, 67 Scaup/ACSS.................. 104, 105 Tern................................... 80, 81 Yukon/ACSR/TW........... 100, 101
Ptarmigan/ACSS........... 104, 105 Schuylkill/ACSR/TW..... 100, 101 Tern/ACSR/TW.................. 96, 97 Yukon/ACSS/TW........... 118, 119
Puffin................................ 80, 81 Schuylkill/ACSS/TW..... 118, 119 Tern/ACSS..................... 106, 107
Scissortail........................ 84, 85 Tern/ACSS/TW.............. 114, 115 Z
Puffin/ACSR/TW............... 96, 97 Zinnia................................ 54, 55
Puffin/ACSS.................. 106, 107 Scissortail/ACSR/TW....... 98, 99 Tern/SD......................... 122, 123
Scissortail/ACSS.......... 108, 109 Thames/ACSR/TW........ 100, 101 Zinnia/AAC/TW................ 64, 65
Puffin/ACSS/TW........... 114, 115
Puffin/SD...................... 122, 123 Scissortail/ACSS/TW.... 116, 117 Thames/ACSS/TW........ 118, 119
Scissortail/SD............... 124, 125 Thorn..................................... 129
Q Scoter................................ 78, 79 Thrasher............................ 86, 87
Quail.................................. 74, 75 Scoter/ACSS................. 106, 107 Thrasher/ACSS............. 110, 111
Quince................................... 129 Sculpin............................. 92, 93 Titmouse/SD................. 122, 123
Scup................................. 92, 93 Toad.................................. 60, 61
R Seahawk........................... 86, 87 Tody/ACSS.................... 104, 105
Rail.................................... 82, 83 Seahawk/ACSS............. 110, 111 Toronto.............................. 70, 71
Rail/ACSR/TW................... 96, 97 Seaway............................ 88, 89 Toucan.............................. 76, 77
Rail/ACSS...................... 108, 109 Shad................................. 92, 93 Toucan/ACSS................ 104, 105
Rail/ACSS/TW............... 114, 115 Shasta/AAC/TW................ 66, 67 Toucan/SD.................... 122, 123
Rail/SD.......................... 122, 123 Shelter Bay...................... 88, 89 Towhee.............................. 82, 83
Rainier/AAC/TW................ 66, 67 Silverbelt............................... 129 Towhee/ACSS............... 108, 109
Ratite................................. 86, 87 Skink................................. 60, 61 Trilium/AAC/TW............... 64, 65
Ratite/ACSS.................. 110, 111 Sloe....................................... 129 Trillium.............................. 56, 57
Ratite/SD...................... 124, 125 Smew/SD...................... 124, 125 Trogon/ACSS................. 104, 105
Raven................................ 74, 75 Snowbird........................... 82, 83 Truckee/ACSR/TW........ 100, 101
Redbird............................. 82, 83 Snowbird/ACSR/TW......... 96, 97 Truckee/ACSS/TW........ 118, 119

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