Applications
Covered Line ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ is used primarily for overhead secondary distribution lines. It is not an electrically insulated conductor and is treated as bare conductor when installed.

Construction
Conductors are aluminum alloy 1350-H19, 6201-181, or ACSR conductors, concentrically stranded and covered for weather proofing with polyethylene, high density polyethylene (HD) or crosslinked polyethylene (XLP).

Standards
  • ASTM B-230 - Aluminum 1350-H19 ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ for Electrical Purposes.
  • ASTM B-231 - Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR).
  • ASTM B-1248 - Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials.
  • ASTM C-8.35 - Specifications for Weather-Resistant Polyethylene-Covered ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ and Cable.
  • ICEAS-61-402
  • NEMA PUB NO. WC 5-1973 - Standards Publication Thermoplastic insulated ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ and Cable for the Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy.
Notes
  • The code words as given apply to conventional polyethylene line wire.
  • For 6201 aluminum conductors diameter equivalent to ACSR construction or 1350 aluminum equivalent.
  • Ampacity ratings based on 75 ºC conductor temperature, 25 ºC ambient temperature elevation - sea level. Emissivity 0.91 coefficient of absorption 0.95. Thermal resistivity of covering -3ºC-Cm2/Watt-CM. Wind speed 2ft/sec in sun.
  • To determine correct ampacity by conductor size, please consult the National Electric Code, latest edition.
Unit of Measure
Items
AL Covered Line ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½

Covered Line ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Alloy 6201 Aluminum Conductor

AL Covered Line ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½

Covered Line ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Alloy 6201 Aluminum Conductor

AL Covered Line ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½

Covered Line ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Alloy 6201 Aluminum Conductor

AL Covered Line ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½

Covered Line ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Alloy 6201 Aluminum Conductor

AL Covered Line ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½

Covered Line ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Alloy 6201 Aluminum Conductor
Size
(AWG or kcmil)
N/A 4 N/A 2 N/A 1/0 N/A 2/0 N/A 3/0
Strand N/A 7/w
Insulation
Thickness
(mils)
N/A 30 mls N/A 45 mls N/A 60 mls N/A 60 mls N/A 60 mls
Outside
Diameter
N/A .310 Inches N/A .406 Inches N/A .518 Inches N/A .567 Inches N/A .622 Inches
Rated
Breaking
Strength
N/A 1480 Lbs N/A 2520 Lbs N/A 4010 Lbs N/A 4850 Lbs N/A 6110 Lbs
Weight
Per
(lb/1000 ft)
XLP
N/A 62.1 Lbs N/A 96.1 Lbs N/A 166.1 Lbs N/A 203.3 Lbs N/A 249.4 Lbs
Weight
(lb/1000 ft)
Poly
N/A 60.1 Lbs N/A 93.3 Lbs N/A 160.0 Lbs N/A 196.4 Lbs N/A 241.4 Lbs
Ampacity
XLP
N/A 145 Amps N/A 190 Amps N/A 250 Amps N/A 290 Amps N/A 335 Amps