Aerial & OPGW (NT)

POWER GRID CABLES N.T.
Pty Ltd
Aerial and OPGW Cables
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POWER GRID CABLES N.T. Pty Ltd
Power Grid Cables NT (PGCNT) is an independent Australian Owned and Operated company. We
are focused on the supply of Aluminum and Copper Power Cables (LV, MV and HV), Aerial Cables
(ABC LV and HV, AAC, AAAC, ACSR/GZ, ACSR/AC and etc.) and Optical Fibre Ground Wire (OPGW)
to a significant client base in Australia and in some Pacific Rim countries. We also supply cables
for use in industrial/mining sectors. This includes Power, Control, Instrumentation and Optical
Fibre cables, manufactured to project requirements.
PGCNT has over 80 years collective experience in the supply of electrical transmission and
distribution cables. Effectively, we source high quality products and deliver on time to our clients
at a competitive price. All of our products are made to AS/NZS, in ISO9001 approved factories
and tested in NATA approved facilities. Our quality management system supervises the process
from raw materials to shipment and delivery.
Our products, where applicable, are approved by State Power Authorities, namely Endeavour
Energy (NSW), Essential Energy (NSW), Ausgrid (NSW), Power and Water Corporation (NT), Ergon
Energy (Qld), Energex (Qld), Powerlink (Qld), TasNetworks (TAS), SAPN (SA) and by over 50
customers involved in electric transmission and distribution and project management throughout
Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our customers construct for firms such as Rio Tinto, MIM, Xstrata,
BHP, Alcan, Bechtel, John Holland, Thiess, Ranger Uranium, ADF, Worley Parson, Fluor, Tenix,
Macquarie Generation, Hunter Valley Coal, Collex, Leightons, Daracon, Powerlink, Ulan Coal and
Santos.
We also have available qualified engineers who can assist our clients and offer suggestions to
obtain economic and cost effective solutions. Through our network of suppliers, we have the
ability to source specialised products to meet your project requirements.
Mark Rukin
Managing Director

AERIAL (ABC)
Aerial Bundled Cables (ABC) are overhead power lines that combine several insulated conductors
bundled tightly together, usually with a bare neutral conductor. This contrasts with the traditional
practice of using uninsulated conductors separated by air gaps.
Given that tree growth is a significant problem for overhead power lines. Aerial bundled cables
will not arc over if touched by tree branches. Although persistent rubbing is still a problem, tree-
trimming costs can be reduced.
All cables are manufactured in accredited ISO9001 factories to A/NZ Standards.
OPGW
Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) is a type of cable manufactured from steel and aluminium strands
which encompass a tubular structure containing optic fibre cables. The OPGW cable is run
between the tops of high-voltage electricity pylons. The conductive part of the cable serves to
bond adjacent towers to earth ground, and shields the high voltage conductors from lightning
strikes.
The optic fibres within the cable are generally single mode optic fibres with low transmission loss.
These can be utilised for communication networks between cities, and for carrying data. The
number of optic fibres within the cable is varied according to project requirements.

Table of Contents Page
Aerial
- ABC (Aerial Bundled Cable) 0.6/1 (1.2)kV 6
- ABC (Aerial Bundled Cable) (Metallic Screen) 6.35/11 (12)kV 8
- ABC (Aerial Bundled Cable) (Metallic Screen) 12.7/22 (24)kV 10
- ABC + AAAC (Aerial Bundled Cable + All Aluminium Alloy Conductor) 6.35/11 (12)kV , 12.7/22 (24)kV 12
-AAC / 1350 (All Aluminium Conductor) 14
- AAAC / 1120 (All Aluminium Alloy Conductor) 16
- AAAC / 6201A (All Aluminium Alloy Conductor) 18
- ACSR/GZ (Aluminium Conductor Galvanized Steel Reinforced) 20
- ACSR/AC (Aluminium Conductor Aluminium Clad Steel Reinforced) 22
OPGW 24
- Extruded Aluminium Tube With Loose Fibre Protection 28
- Aluminium Clad Stainless Steel Tube With Loose Fibre Protection 30
- Stainless Steel Tube With Loose Fibre Protection 32
General and design information

ABC (Aerial Bundled Cable)
0.6/1 (1.2) kV
Application Aerial Bundle Cable (ABC) is a very innovative

concept for overhead power distribution. It
provides higher level of safety and reliability,
lower power losses and ultimate system
economy by reducing installation,
maintenance and operative cost. This system
is ideal for rural distribution and it is
especially perfect for installation in difficult
terrains such as hilly areas, forest areas,
coastal areas etc. ABC is also considered to be
ideal for power distribution in congested
urban areas with narrow lanes and by-lanes.
In developing urban complex, ABC cable is the
first choice because of it’s flexibility for
re-routing as demanded by changes in urban
development plan.
Construction Conforming to: AS/NZS 3560.1

Conductor:
Stranded compacted circular aluminium1350
in accordance with AS/NZS 1125.
Insulation:
Cross-linked polyethylene compound XLPE
(X-90) in accordance with AS/NZS 3808.
Identification of cores:
Cores are identified by continuous,
longitudinal raised ribs, in addition, active
cores are identified by the numerals and
letters '1 ONE', '2 TWO','3 THREE' printed
along the core, the numeral matching the
number of ribs on the core.
Lay up of cores:
Cores are laid up with a left-hand direction of
lay. The sequence of cores for four-core cable
is neutral, 1, 2, 3.
Electrical & Thermal Rated voltage U0/U (Um):

Parameters 0.6/1 (1.2) kV
Test voltage (4 hour tests):
3.75kV
Max. conductor temperature (continuous
operation): +80oC

ABC (Aerial Bundled Cable)
0.6/1 (1.2) kV
Current rating
Nominal
Calculated Max. for typical Approx.
conductor Min. Nominal Insulated Approx. Min.
min. conductor installation weight
cross No. of insulation core overall bending Part No.
breaking resistance condition
sectional wires thickness diameter diameter radius
load at 20°C (conductor
area
temp. 80°C)
mm2 mm mm mm kN Ω/km A mm kg/km
2 core
2x16 6 1.3 7.5 15.0 4.4 1.91 78 95 140 PGABC16A2C
2x25 6 1.3 8.8 17.6 7.0 1.20 105 110 210 PGABC25A2C
2x35 6 1.3 9.8 19.6 9.8 0.868 125 125 270 PGABC35A2C
2x50 6 1.5 11.4 22.8 14.0 0.641 150 145 370 PGABC50A2C
2x95 15 1.7 15.3 30.6 26.6 0.320 230 285 680 PGABC95A2C
3 core
3x25 6 1.3 8.8 19.0 10.5 1.20 97 120 310 PGABC25A3C
3x35 6 1.3 9.8 21.1 14.7 0.868 120 135 410 PGABC35A3C
3x50 6 1.5 11.4 24.6 21.0 0.641 140 155 550 PGABC50A3C
4 core
4x16 6 1.3 7.5 18.1 8.8 1.91 74 115 290 PGABC16A4C
4x25 6 1.3 8.8 21.2 14.0 1.20 97 135 410 PGABC25A4C
4x35 6 1.3 9.8 23.7 19.6 0.868 120 150 550 PGABC35A4C
4x50 6 1.5 11.4 27.5 28.0 0.641 140 160 740 PGABC50A4C
4x70 12 1.5 13.2 31.9 39.2 0.443 175 285 1000 PGABC70A4C
4x95 15 1.7 15.3 36.9 53.2 0.320 215 345 1370 PGABC95A4C
4x120 15 1.7 16.8 40.6 67.2 0.253 250 380 1690 PGABC120A4C
4x150 15 1.7 18.2 43.9 84.0 0.206 280 410 2020 PGABC150A4C

ABC (Aerial Bundled Cable) (Metallic Screened)
6.35/11 (12) kV
Application Suitable for aerial installation and for public

power distribution networks, fixed for pylons
and towers, clamped to tunnel walls.

Conductor:
Aluminium Conductor
Conductor Screen
Stranded circular compacted aluminium in
XLPE Insulation accordance with AS/NZS 1125.
Insulation Screen
Conductor screen:
Plain Annealed Copper Wire
Water-Swellable Tape Cross-linked extruded semiconductive screen
HDPE Outer Sheath with the requirements of AS/NZS 3808.
Galvanized Steel Wire
Insulation:
with the requirements of AS/NZS 3808.
Insulation screen:
Cross-linked extruded semiconductive screen
Bedding Tape:
Semiconductive water-swellable tape.
Metallic screen:
Plain annealed copper wires complying with
AS/NZS 1125.
Separator Tape:
Water-swellable tape applied helically.
Sheath:
Black high density thermoplastic polyethylene
(HDPE) complying with AS/NZS 3808.
Support wire:
Bare stranded galvanized steel wires
complying with AS/NZS 1222.1.
Lay up of cores:
Three phase cable are laid up around the
support wire with right-hand direction.

Parameters 6.35/11 (12) kV
operation): +90oC
Max. conductor temperature (short-circuit
for 5sec): +250oC
Mechanical Parameters Cable minimum installed bending radius:

10 x cable O.D. after installation

6.35/11 (12) kV
Light Duty Screened
Approx. No. &

Nominal Nominal
Min. Nominal copper Approx. Max. diameter of
conductor Nominal outer Approx. Approx.
No. XLPE wire overall conductor messenger Approx.
cross conductor sheath messenger overall Part No.
of insulation screening diameter resistance (Galvanised weight
sectional diameter thickness diameter diameter
wires thickness No. and (phase) at 20°C Steel Wire)
area (phase)
diameter
mm2 mm mm No./mm mm mm Ω/km No./mm mm mm kg/km

3x35 6 7.0 3.4 24/0.85 1.8 24.2 0.868 7/2.0 6.0 54.4 1890 PGABC357A3CL11
3x35 6 7.0 3.4 24/0.85 1.8 24.2 0.868 19/2.0 10.0 58.4 2190 PGABC35A3CL11
3x50 6 8.1 3.4 24/0.85 1.8 25.1 0.641 19/2.0 10.0 60.1 2320 PGABC50A3CL11
3x70 12 9.7 3.4 24/0.85 1.8 26.7 0.443 19/2.0 10.0 63.4 2610 PGABC70A3CL11
3x95 15 11.5 3.4 24/0.85 1.8 28.4 0.320 19/2.0 10.0 66.8 2960 PGABC95A3CL11
3x120 18 12.9 3.4 24/0.85 1.8 29.9 0.253 19/2.0 10.0 69.8 3260 PGABC120A3CL11
3x150 18 14.3 3.4 24/0.85 1.8 31.3 0.206 19/2.0 10.0 72.6 3590 PGABC150A3CL11
3x185 30 16.1 3.4 24/0.85 1.9 33.2 0.164 19/2.0 10.0 76.4 4060 PGABC185A3CL11
Heavy Duty Screened
Approx. No. &

Nominal Nominal
area (phase)
diameter

3x35 6 7.0 3.4 40/0.85 1.8 24.2 0.868 7/2.0 6.0 54.4 2150 PGABC357A3CH11
3x35 6 7.0 3.4 40/0.85 1.8 24.2 0.868 19/2.0 10.0 58.4 2440 PGABC35A3CH11
3x50 6 8.1 3.4 23/1.35 1.8 26.1 0.641 19/2.0 10.0 62.1 2880 PGABC50A3CH11
3x70 12 9.7 3.4 32/1.35 1.8 27.7 0.443 19/2.0 10.0 65.4 3540 PGABC70A3CH11
3x95 15 11.5 3.4 38/1.35 1.8 29.4 0.320 19/2.0 10.0 68.8 4130 PGABC95A3CH11
3x120 18 12.9 3.4 38/1.35 1.8 30.9 0.253 19/2.0 10.0 71.8 4440 PGABC120A3CH11
3x150 18 14.3 3.4 38/1.35 1.8 32.3 0.206 19/2.0 10.0 74.6 4770 PGABC150A3CH11
3x185 30 16.1 3.4 38/1.35 1.9 34.2 0.164 19/2.0 10.0 78.4 5240 PGABC185A3CH11

12.7/22 (24) kV


Conductor:
Aluminium Conductor
Stranded circular compacted aluminium in
Conductor Screen
XLPE Insulation accordance with AS/NZS 1125.
Insulation Screen Conductor screen:
Plain Annealed Copper Wire
Water-Swellable Tape Cross-linked extruded semiconductive screen
HDPE Outer Sheath with the requirements of AS/NZS 3808.
Galvanized Steel Wire
Insulation:
Insulation screen:
Cross-linked extruded semiconductive screen
Bedding Tape:
Semiconductive water-swellable tape.
Metallic screen:
Plain annealed copper wires complying with
AS/NZS 1125.
Separator Tape:
Water-swellable tape applied helically.
Sheath:
Black high density thermoplastic polyethylene
(HDPE) complying with AS/NZS 3808.
Support wire:
Bare stranded galvanized steel wires
complying with AS/NZS 1222.1.
Lay up of cores:
support wire with right-hand direction.

operation): +90oC
for 5sec): +250oC


12.7/22 (24) kV
Light Duty Screened
Approx. No. &

Nominal Nominal
area (phase)
diameter

3x35 6 7.0 5.5 24/0.85 1.8 28.4 0.868 7/2.0 6.0 62.8 2340 PGABC357A3CL22
3x35 6 7.0 5.5 24/0.85 1.8 28.4 0.868 19/2.0 10.0 66.8 2640 PGABC35A3CL22
3x50 6 8.1 5.5 24/0.85 1.8 29.3 0.641 19/2.0 10.0 68.5 2780 PGABC50A3CL22
3x70 12 9.7 5.5 24/0.85 1.8 30.9 0.443 19/2.0 10.0 71.8 3100 PGABC70A3CL22
3x95 15 11.5 5.5 24/0.85 1.8 32.8 0.320 19/2.0 10.0 75.6 3510 PGABC95A3CL22
3x120 18 12.9 5.5 24/0.85 1.8 34.3 0.253 19/2.0 10.0 78.6 3850 PGABC120A3CL22
3x150 18 14.3 5.5 24/0.85 1.8 35.9 0.206 19/2.0 10.0 81.8 4240 PGABC150A3CL22
3x185 30 16.1 5.5 24/0.85 1.9 37.6 0.164 19/2.0 10.0 85.2 4710 PGABC185A3CL22
Heavy Duty Screened
Approx. No. &

Nominal Nominal
area (phase)
diameter

3x35 6 7.0 5.5 40/0.85 1.8 28.4 0.868 7/2.0 6.0 62.8 2600 PGABC357A3CH22
3x35 6 7.0 5.5 40/0.85 1.8 28.4 0.868 19/2.0 10.0 66.8 2900 PGABC35A3CH22
3x50 6 8.1 5.5 23/1.35 1.8 30.3 0.641 19/2.0 10.0 70.5 3350 PGABC50A3CH22
3x70 12 9.7 5.5 32/1.35 1.8 31.9 0.443 19/2.0 10.0 73.8 4030 PGABC70A3CH22
3x95 15 11.5 5.5 38/1.35 1.8 33.8 0.320 19/2.0 10.0 77.6 4680 PGABC95A3CH22
3x120 18 12.9 5.5 38/1.35 1.8 35.3 0.253 19/2.0 10.0 80.6 5020 PGABC120A3CH22
3x150 18 14.3 5.5 38/1.35 1.8 36.9 0.206 19/2.0 10.0 83.8 5410 PGABC150A3CH22
3x185 30 16.1 5.5 38/1.35 1.9 38.6 0.164 19/2.0 10.0 87.2 5880 PGABC185A3CH22

ABC + AAAC (Aerial Bundled Cable + All Aluminium Alloy Conductor)
6.35/11 (12) kV & 12.7/22 (24) kV


Conductor:
Stranded circular compacted aluminium alloy
Aluminium Conductor 1350 to H68 condition in accordance with
Conductor Screen
AS/NZS 1125.
XLPE Insulation
Insulation Screen
Conductor screen:
HDPE Outer Sheath Cross-linked extruded semiconductive screen
AAAC/1120 Support Coductor
Insulation:
Insulation screen:
A layer of extruded, semicondutive HDPE,
over a layer of cross-linked extruded
semiconductive screen.
Support conductor:
Bare compacted all-aluminium alloy
conductor (AAAC/1120) complying with
AS/NZS 1531.
Lay up of cores:
support conductor with right-hand direction.

12.7/22 (24) kV
operation): +90oC
for 5sec): +250oC


ABC + AAAC (Aerial Bundled Cable + All Aluminium Alloy Conductor)
6.35/11 (12) kV & 12.7/22 (24) kV
6.35/11 (12) kV
No. &
Nominal diameter Approx.
Nominal Nominal Max.
conductor Min. Nominal of messenger Approx. Approx. weight
XLPE semi-conductive conductor
cross No. of conductor (AAAC 1120) messenger overall Part No.
insulation HDPE layer resistance
sectional wires diameter ° in diameter diameter
thickness thickness at 20 C
area right-hand (Z)
direction lay
2
mm mm mm mm Ω/km No./mm mm mm kg/km
3x35 6 7.0 3.4 1.2 0.868 7/5.0 14.3 52.2 1470 PGABC35AC3C11
3x50 6 8.1 3.4 1.2 0.641 7/5.0 14.3 53.5 1580 PGABC50AC3C11
3x70 12 9.7 3.4 1.2 0.443 7/5.0 14.3 56.7 1850 PGABC70AC3C11
3x95 15 11.5 3.4 1.2 0.320 7/5.0 14.3 60.2 2180 PGABC95AC3C11
3x120 18 12.9 3.4 1.2 0.253 19/3.65 17.3 66.2 2640 PGABC120AC3C11
3x150 18 14.3 3.4 1.2 0.206 19/3.65 17.3 69.0 2960 PGABC150AC3C11
3x185 30 16.1 3.4 1.2 0.164 19/3.65 17.3 72.4 3380 PGABC185AC3C11
12.7/22 (24) kV
No. &
Nominal diameter Approx.
Nominal Nominal Max.
conductor Min. Nominal of messenger Approx. Approx. weight
XLPE semi-conductive conductor
cross No. of conductor (AAAC 1120) messenger overall Part No.
insulation HDPE layer resistance
sectional wires diameter ° in diameter diameter
thickness thickness at 20 C
area right-hand (Z)
direction lay
mm2 mm mm mm Ω/km No./mm mm mm kg/km
3x35 6 7.0 5.5 1.2 0.868 7/5.0 14.3 60.6 1890 PGABC35AC3C22
3x50 6 8.1 5.5 1.2 0.641 7/5.0 14.3 61.9 2000 PGABC50AC3C22
3x70 12 9.7 5.5 1.2 0.443 7/5.0 14.3 65.1 2300 PGABC70AC3C22
3x95 15 11.5 5.5 1.2 0.320 7/5.0 14.3 68.6 2670 PGABC95AC3C22
3x120 18 12.9 5.5 1.2 0.253 19/3.65 17.3 74.6 3160 PGABC120AC3C22
3x150 18 14.3 5.5 1.2 0.206 19/3.65 17.3 77.4 3500 PGABC150AC3C22
3x185 30 16.1 5.5 1.2 0.164 19/3.65 17.3 80.8 3950 PGABC185AC3C22

AAC / 1350 (All Aluminium Conductor)
Application Widely used in transmission and distribution

of electric power having medium breaking
load & span runs, and it is one of the main
products to form electrified wire networks.
Also for use in overhead transmission and
distribution systems, and as bus connections
in substations and switchyards.
Construction Conforming to: AS/NZS 1531

Conductor:
Stranded circular aluminium complies with
the alloy designation 1350 specified in
AS/NZS 2848.1.
Grease (optional):
Used for additional corrosion protection, with
a dropping point of not less than 160o C in
accordance with ASTM D566.
Basic Parameters Density (at 20oC):

2.70x103 kg/m3
Resistivity (at 20oC):
0.0283 µΩ.m
Constant-mass temperature coefficient of
resistance (α20) (at 20oC):
0.004 03 per oC
Modulus of elasticity:
68 GPa
Coefficient of linear expansion:
23.0x10-6 per oC

AAC / 1350 (All Aluminium Conductor)
No. and Calculated Approx. Calculated Calculated Hard drawn

Approx. Current
diameter cross weight min. DC copper
Code name overall carrying Part No.
of sectional breaking resistance at equivalent
diameter capacity*
conductor area load 20°C area
No./mm mm2 mm kg/km kN Ω/km A mm2

LEO 7/2.5 34.4 7.50 94.3 5.71 0.833 171 21.6 PGLEO-AAC
LEONIDS 7/2.75 41.6 8.25 113 6.72 0.689 193 26.2 PGLEONIDS-AAC
LIBRA 7/3.00 49.5 9.00 135 7.98 0.579 215 31.1 PGLIBRA-AAC
MARS 7/3.75 77.3 11.3 211 11.8 0.370 286 48.6 PGMARS-AAC
MERCURY 7/4.5 111 13.5 304 16.9 0.258 361 69.8 PGMERCURY-AAC
MOON 7/4.75 124 14.3 339 18.9 0.232 386 78.0 PGMOON-AAC
NEPTUNE 19/3.25 158 16.3 433 24.7 0.183 451 99.3 PGNEPTUNE-AAC
ORION 19/3.50 183 17.5 503 28.7 0.157 498 115 PGORION-AAC
PLUTO 19/3.75 210 18.8 576 31.9 0.137 543 132 PGPLUTO-AAC
SATURN 37/3.00 262 21.0 721 42.2 0.110 626 165 PGSATURN-AAC
SIRIUS 37/3.25 307 22.8 845 48.2 0.0941 692 193 PGSIRIUS-AAC
TAURUS 19/4.75 337 23.8 924 51.3 0.0857 733 212 PGTAURUS-AAC
TRITON 37/3.75 409 26.3 1120 62.2 0.0706 830 257 PGTRITON-AAC
URANUS 61/3.25 506 29.3 1400 75.2 0.0572 949 318 PGURANUS-AAC
URSULA 61/3.50 587 31.5 1620 87.3 0.0493 1041 369 PGURSULA-AAC
VENUS 61/3.75 674 33.8 1860 97.2 0.0429 1135 424 PGVENUS-AAC
* Ambient temperature: 35°C , wind speed: 0.5 m/sec, Continuous operating temperature of conductor: 80°C

AAAC / 1120 (All Aluminium Alloy Conductor)
Application Widely used in transmission and distribution of

electric power having medium breaking load &
span runs, and it is one of the main products to
form electrified wire networks. Also for use in
overhead transmission and distribution
systems, and as bus connections in substations
and switchyards.
** All Aluminium Alloy Conductors provides
several benefits for overhead lines:
1. Strength
About twice that of Aluminium 1350.
2. Weight
20% (approx.) lighter than ACSR.
3. Corrosion resistance
It has a high resistance to atmospheric corrosion
which is suitable for coastal and industrial areas.
4. Surface hardness
Has significantly harder surface than Aluminium
1350. It is less liable to damage during
installation which is an important advantage of
EHV transmission lines where corona and radio
interference is a major consideration.
5. Termination
Much simpler jointing accessories required
compared to ACSR.
6. AC Resistance
AAAC is a non-magnetic material. It does not
present the magnetic core losses found in ACSR
conductor.
Conductor:
AS/NZS 2848.1.
Grease (optional):
2.70x103 kg/m3
0.0293 µΩ.m
Constant-mass temperature coefficient
of resistance (α20) (at 20oC):
0.003 90 per oC
68 GPa
Coefficient of linear expansion:23.0x10-6 per oC
AAAC / 1120 (All Aluminium Alloy Conductor)
No. and Calculated Calculated Approx. Calculated

Approx. Calculated Current
diameter cross equivalent weight DC
Code name overall breaking carrying Part No.
of sectional aluminium resistance
diameter load capacity*
conductor area area at 20°C
No./mm mm2 mm2 mm kg/km kN Ω/km A

CHLORINE 7/2.5 34.4 32.8 7.50 94.3 8.18 0.864 175 PGCHLORIN-AAAC
CHROMIUM 7/2.75 41.6 39.7 8.25 113 9.91 0.713 198 PGCHROMIU-AAAC
FLUORINE 7/3.00 49.5 47.2 9.00 135 11.8 0.599 221 PGFLUORIN-AAAC
HELIUM 7/3.75 77.3 73.7 11.3 211 17.6 0.383 294 PGHELIUM-AAAC
HYDROGEN 7/4.5 111 106 13.5 304 24.3 0.266 372 PGHYDRO-AAAC
IODINE 7/4.75 124 118 14.3 339 27.1 0.239 398 PGIODINE-AAAC
KRYPTON 19/3.25 158 150 16.3 433 37.4 0.189 464 PGKRYPTON-AAAC
LUTETIUM 19/3.50 183 173 17.5 503 41.7 0.163 511 PGLUTET-AAAC
NEON 19/3.75 210 199 18.8 576 47.8 0.142 558 PGNEON-AAAC
NITROGEN 37/3.00 262 248 21.0 721 62.2 0.114 643 PGNITRO-AAAC
NOBELIUM 37/3.25 307 291 22.8 845 72.8 0.0973 712 PGNOBEL-AAAC
OXYGEN 19/4.75 337 320 23.8 924 73.6 0.0884 755 PGOXYGEN-AAAC
PHOSPHORUS 37/3.75 409 387 26.3 1120 93.1 0.0731 854 PGPHOSPH-AAAC
SELENIUM 61/3.25 506 478 29.3 1400 114 0.0592 976 PGSELEN-AAAC
SILICON 61/3.50 587 555 31.5 1620 127 0.0511 1070 PGSILICON-AAAC
SULPHUR 61/3.75 674 636 33.8 1860 145 0.0444 1167 PGSULFUR-AAAC

AAAC / 6201A (All Aluminium Alloy Conductor)
Application Widely used in transmission and distribution of

electric power having medium breaking load &
span runs, and it is one of the main products to
form electrified wire networks. Also for use in
overhead transmission and distribution
systems, and as bus connections in substations
and switchyards.
** All Aluminium Alloy Conductors provides
several benefits for overhead lines:
1. Strength
About twice that of Aluminium 1350.
2. Weight
20% (approx.) lighter than ACSR.
3. Corrosion resistance
It has a high resistance to atmospheric corrosion
which is suitable for coastal and industrial areas.
4. Surface hardness
Has significantly harder surface than Aluminium
1350. It is less liable to damage during
installation which is an important advantage of
EHV transmission lines where corona and radio
interference is a major consideration.
5. Termination
Much simpler jointing accessories required
compared to ACSR.
6. AC Resistance
AAAC is a non-magnetic material. It does not
present the magnetic core losses found in ACSR
conductor.
Conductor:
the alloy designation 6201A specified in
AS/NZS 2848.1.
Grease (optional):
2.70x103 kg/m3
0.0328 µΩ.m
Constant-mass temperature coefficient
of resistance (α20) (at 20oC):
0.003 60 per oC
68 GPa
Coefficient of linear expansion:23.0x10-6 per oC
AAAC / 6201A (All Aluminium Alloy Conductor)
No. and Calculated Approx. Calculated

Calculated Approx. Calculated Current
diameter equivalent weight DC
Code name sectional overall breaking carrying Part No.
of aluminium resistance
area diameter load capacity*
conductor area at 20°C
No./mm mm2 mm2 mm kg/km kN Ω/km A

DIAMOND 7/2.5 34.4 29.3 7.50 94.3 9.64 0.967 167 PGDIAMOND-AAAC
DOLOMITE 7/2.75 41.6 35.4 8.25 113 11.6 0.799 188 PGDOLOMIT-AAAC
EMERALD 7/3.00 49.5 42.4 9.00 135 13.9 0.671 209 PGEMERALD-AAAC
GARNET 7/3.75 77.3 65.8 11.3 211 21.7 0.430 276 PGGARNET-AAAC
JADE 7/4.5 111 94.8 13.5 304 31.2 0.298 346 PGJADE-AAAC
JASPER 7/4.75 124 106 14.3 339 34.8 0.268 371 PGJASPER-AAAC
OPAL 19/3.25 158 134 16.3 433 44.2 0.212 430 PGOPAL-AAAC
PATRONITE 19/3.50 183 155 17.5 503 51.3 0.183 470 PGPATRON-AAAC
PEARL 19/3.75 210 178 18.8 576 58.8 0.159 513 PGPEARL-AAAC
RUBY 37/3.00 262 221 21.0 721 73.5 0.128 588 PGRUBY-AAAC
RUTHENIUM 37/3.25 307 260 22.8 845 86.1 0.1090 637 PGRUTHEN-AAAC
RUTILE 19/4.75 337 285 23.8 924 94.4 0.0991 689 PGRUTILE-AAAC
SAPPHIRE 37/3.75 409 345 26.3 1120 115 0.0819 776 PGSAPPH-AAAC
SPINEL 61/3.25 506 427 29.3 1400 135 0.0662 889 PGSPINEL-AAAC
TANTALUM 61/3.50 587 495 31.5 1620 156 0.0572 970 PGTANTAL-AAAC
TOPAZ 61/3.75 674 568 33.8 1860 179 0.0498 1056 PGTOPAZ-AAAC

ACSR/GZ (Aluminium Conductor Galvanized Steel Reinforced)
Application Used as bare overhead transmission cable and

as primary and secondary distribution cable.
ACSR offers optimal strength for line design and
has an established reputation for economy and
dependability.

Conductor:
AS/NZS 2848.1.
Steel:
Zinc coated (Galvanized-GZ) fully-killed steel
in accordance with AS/NZS 1442.
Grease (optional):

Aluminium1350: 2.70x103 kg/m3
Zinc-coated steel (GZ): 7.80x103 kg/m3

Aluminium1350: 0.0283 µΩ.m
Zinc-coated steel (GZ): 0.17 µΩ.m

Aluminium1350: 0.004 30 per oC
Zinc-coated steel (GZ): 0.0044 per oC
Aluminium1350: 68 GPa
Zinc-coated steel (GZ): 193 GPa

Aluminium1350: 23.0x10-6 per oC
Zinc-coated steel (GZ): 11.5x10-6 per oC

ACSR/GZ (Aluminium Conductor Galvanized Steel Reinforced)
No. And diameter

of wire Calculated Calculated Approx. Calculated
Approx. Calculated
equivalent cross weight DC
Code name overall breaking Part No.
aluminium sectional resistance
Zinc-coated diameter load
Aluminium area area at 20°C
steel
No./mm No./mm mm2 mm2 mm kg/km kN Ω/km

ALMOND 6/2.5 1/2.50 29.0 34.36 7.50 119.0 10.50 0.975 PGALM-ACSR
APRICOT 6/2.75 1/2.75 35.1 41.58 8.30 144 12.6 0.805 PGAPR-ACSR
APPLE 6/3.00 1/3.00 41.8 49.48 9.00 171 14.9 0.677 PGAPP-ACSR
BANANA 6/3.75 1/3.75 65.2 77.31 11.3 268 22.7 0.433 PGBAN-ACSR
CHERRY 6/4.75 7/1.60 105 120.4 14.3 402 33.4 0.271 PGCHE-ACSR
GRAPE 30/2.5 7/2.50 144 181.6 17.5 677 63.5 0.196 PGGRA-ACSR
LEMON 30/3.00 7/3.00 207 261.5 21.0 973 90.4 0.136 PGLEM-ACSR
LYCHEE 30/3.25 7/3.25 243 306.9 22.8 1140 105 0.116 PGLYC-ACSR
LIME 30/3.50 7/3.50 282 356 24.5 1,320 122 0.100 PGLIM-ACSR
MANGO 54/3.00 7/3.00 373 431.2 27.0 1440 119 0.0758 PGMAN-ACSR
ORANGE 54/3.25 7/3.25 438 506 29.3 1,690 137 0.0646 PGORA-ACSR
OLIVE 54/3.50 7/3.50 508 586.9 31.5 1,960 159 0.0557 PGOLI-ACSR
PAWPAW 54/3.75 19/2.25 583 672 33.8 2240 178 0.0485 PGPAW-ACSR
QUINCE 3/1.75 4/1.75 8.74 16.84 5.3 95 12.7 3.25 PGQUI-ACSR
RAISIN 3/2.50 4/2.50 17.8 34.36 7.5 195 24.4 1.59 PGRAI-ACSR
SULTANA 4/3.00 3/3.00 31.5 49.48 9.0 543 28.3 0.897 PGSUL-ACSR
WALNUT 4/3.75 3/3.75 49.2 77.31 11.3 380 43.9 0.573 PGWAL-ACSR

ACSR/AC (Aluminium Conductor Aluminium Clad Steel Reinforced)
Application Used as bare overhead transmission cable and

as primary and secondary distribution cable.
ACSR offers optimal strength for line design and
has an established reputation for economy and
dependability.

Conductor:
AS/NZS 2848.1.
Steel:
Aluminium-Clad (AC) fully-killed steel in
accordance with AS/NZS 1442.
Grease (optional):

Aluminium1350: 2.70x103 kg/m3
Aluminium-clad steel (AC): 6.59x103 kg/m3

Aluminium1350: 0.0283 µΩ.m
Aluminium-clad steel (AC): 0.085 µΩ.m

Aluminium1350: 0.004 30 per oC
Aluminium-clad steel (AC): 0.0036 per oC
Aluminium1350: 68 GPa
Aluminium-clad steel (AC): 162 GPa

Aluminium1350: 23.0x10-6 per oC
Aluminium-clad steel (AC): 12.9x10-6 per oC

ACSR/AC (Aluminium Conductor Aluminium Clad Steel Reinforced)
No. And diameter

of wire Calculated Calculated Calculated
Approx. Calculated
equivalent cross Approx. DC
Code name overall breaking Part No.
aluminium sectional weight resistance
diameter load °
Aluminium Al-clad steel area area at 20 C
No./mm No./mm mm2 mm2 mm kg/km kN Ω/km

ANGLING 6/2.5 1/2.5 30.7 34.36 7.50 113.0 10.60 0.923 PGANGL-AC/SR
AQUATICS 6/2.75 1/2.75 37.1 41.58 8.30 137 12.7 0.763 PGAQUAT-AC/SR
ARCHERY 6/3.00 1/3.00 44.1 49.48 9.00 163 15.1 0.641 PGARCH-AC/SR
BASEBALL 6/3.75 1/3.75 68.9 77.31 11.3 254 22.3 0.410 PGBASEB-AC/SR
BOWLS 6/4.75 7/1.60 109 120.4 14.3 385 32.7 0.259 PGBOWLS-AC/SR
CRICKET 30/2.5 7/2.50 155 181.6 17.5 636 64.4 0.182 PGCRICK-AC/SR
DARTS 30/3.00 7/3.00 224 261.5 21.0 913 91.6 0.126 PGDARTS-AC/SR
DICE 30/3.25 7/3.25 263 306.9 22.8 1070 106 0.108 PGDICE-AC/SR
DIVING 30/3.50 7/3.50 305 356 24.5 1,240 122 0.093 PGDIVING-AC/SR
GOLF 54/3.00 7/3.00 390 431.2 27.0 1380 120 0.0726 PGGOLF-AC/SR
GYMNASTICS 54/3.25 7/3.25 457 506 29.3 1,620 139 0.0619 PGGYMNAS-AC/SR
HURDLES 54/3.50 7/3.50 530 586.9 31.5 1,880 159 0.0533 PGHURDLE-AC/SR
LACROSSE 54/3.75 19/2.25 608 672 33.8 2150 180 0.0465 PGLACROS-AC/SR
SKATING 3/1.75 4/1.75 10.30 16.84 5.3 83 12.3 2.75 PGSKAT-AC/SR
SOCCER 3/2.50 4/2.50 21.1 34.36 7.5 171 24.9 1.34 PGSOCCER-AC/SR
SWIMMING 4/3.00 3/3.00 35 49.48 9.0 218 28.9 0.807 PGSWIM-AC/SR
TENNIS 4/3.75 3/3.75 54.7 77.31 11.3 340 42.6 0.517 PGTENNIS-AC/SR

OPGW
Optical Fibre Ground Wire (OPGW) is a revolutionary solution that enables synergies between
efficient power distribution grids and high speed optical fibre-based networks, giving power utility
companies the unique capabilities of a telecom carrier or service provider.
OPGW replaces a conventional ground wire (or earth wire) to protect the transmission system from
lightning strikes and serves as a conductive medium for carrying fault currents to ground. It also
acts as a medium for real-time monitoring and security of the transmission system over which it is
installed doubling up for controls and networks.
The OPGW cable is run between the tops of high-voltage electricity pylons. The conductive part of
the cable serves to bond adjacent towers to earth ground, and shields the high voltage conductors
from lightning strikes. The optical fibres within the cable can be used for high speed transmission of
data, either for the electrical utility's own purposes of protection and control of the transmission
line, for the utility's own voice and data communication, or may be leased or sold to third parties to
serve as a high-speed fibre interconnection between cities.
OPGW as a communication medium has unique advantages over buried optical fibre cable wherein
installation cost per kilometre is lower than a buried cable. Effectively, the optical circuits are
protected from accidental contact by the high voltage cables below (and by the elevation of the
OPGW from ground).
A communications circuit carried by an overhead OPGW cable benefits from the lower likelihood of
accidental damage due to excavation work, for example road expansion or by any kind of repairing
work of underground drainage system or water supply system.

OPGW
Category Description Specifications
Type ITU-T G.652 Single-mode
Attenuation Coefficient
@ 1310 nm ≤ 0.36 dB/km
@ 1550 nm ≤ 0.22 dB/km
Chromatic Dispersion
@ 1310 nm ≤ 3.5 ps/nm∙km
Optical Character- @ 1550 nm ≤ 18 ps/nm∙km
istics Attenuation Non-uniformity ≤ 0.05dB
Point Discontinuity ≤ 0.05dB
Zero Dispersion Wavelength 1300~1324nm
Zero Dispersion Slope ≤ 0.092 ps/nm2∙km
Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) ≤ 0.2 ps/√km
Cable Cut-off Wavelength (λcc) ≤ 1260 nm
Mode Field Diameter
@ 1310 nm 9.2 ± 0.4μm
@ 1550 nm 10.4 ± 0.8μm
Cladding Diameter 125 ± 0.7μm
Geometrical Char-
Mode field (Core/clad) concentricity error ≤ 0.5 μm
acteristics
Cladding Non-Circularity ≤1.0%
Coating Diameter 245 ± 5μm
Coating / Cladding Concentricity error ≤ 6μm
Coating Non-Circularity ≤ 2.0%
Temperature Cycling Induced Attenuation:
≤ 0.1 dB/km
Environmental at 1310nm and 1550 nm (-40℃ to +80℃)
Characteristics Macro bending Loss :
≤ 0.05 dB
at 1550 nm (100 turns; Ф 50 mm)
The fibres shall be marked by a coloured coating with 12 different colours according to EIA/TIA 598:
Fibre #1: Blue Fibre #7: Red
Fibre #2: Orange Fibre #8: Black (natural with being marked )
Fibre #3: Green Fibre #9: Yellow
Fibre #4: Brown Fibre #10: Violet
Fibre #5: Slate (Grey) Fibre #11: Rose (Pink)
Fibre #6: White Fibre #12: Aqua (Light Blue)
Each bundle will be marked using black bands.

Fibre #1~#12: no marking
Fibre #13~#24: be marked with singel black bands(S150) with a character space 150mm.
Fibre #25~#36: be marked with double black bands(D150) with a character space 150mm.
Fibre #37~#48: be marked with triple black bands(T150) with a character space 150mm.
Fibre #49~#60: be marked with single black bands(S80) with a character space 80mm.

OPGW
Type ITU-T G.652D Single-mode
@ 1310 nm ≤ 0.36 dB/km
@ 1550 nm ≤ 0.22 dB/km
@ 1310 nm ≤ 3.5 ps/nm∙km
Optical Character- @ 1550 nm ≤ 18 ps/nm∙km
Zero Dispersion Wavelength 1300~1324nm
Mode Field Diameter
@ 1310 nm 9.2 ± 0.4μm
@ 1550 nm 10.4 ± 0.5μm
Geometrical Char-
Mode field (Core/clad) concentricity error ≤ 0.5 μm
acteristics
Cladding Non-Circularity ≤1.0%
≤ 0.1 dB/km
≤ 0.05 dB
at 1550 nm (100 turns; Ф 50 mm)


OPGW
Type ITU-T G.655 Single-mode
@ 1550 nm ≤ 0.22 dB/km
@ 1625 nm ≤ 0.25 dB/km
@ 1550 nm 2.8 up to 6.20 ps/nm∙km
Optical Character- @ 1625 nm 5.77 up to 11.26 ps/nm∙km
Effective Area 65~72μm2
Mode Field Diameter
@ 1550 nm 9.6 ± 0.4μm
Geometrical Char- Mode field (Core/clad) concentricity error ≤ 0.5 μm
acteristics Cladding Non-Circularity ≤1.0%
≤ 0.05 dB/km
≤ 0.05 dB
at 1550 nm (100 turns; Ф 60 mm)


OPGW
Extruded Aluminium Tube With Loose Fibre Protection
Application OPGW electric cable must be used by power

systems in the whole transmission line; it has
the dual function of earth wire and
PBT Loose Buffer Tube
communication. It is the perfect solution for
overloaded towers due to its small diameter and
FRP Strength Member light weight construction. The fibres are
protected from environmental conditions to
Aluminium Clad Steel Wire ensure reliability and long life. This type of
OPGW cables is suitable for high fibre counts
Aluminium Tube under high heat dissipation requirements. The
cable is suitable for lower span lengths and
Thermal Barrier
distribution transmission lines.
Construction Conforming to:

IEC 60793/60794/60104/61232/60888,
IEEE 1138, DL/T 832, GB/T 7424.
The extruded aluminium tube is surrounded

by one or more layers of aluminium wire or
aluminium clad steel wire or aluminium alloy
wire.
Product Features • Ideal for very high fibre count requirements

•Optical unit sheathed with aluminium which
provides high mechanical protection for the
fibre and excellent moisture proofing.
• The extruded aluminium tube also adds to
the fault current receptivity of the cable.
• The stranded wires can be customized to
the individual customer requirements of
electrical and mechanical properties by
adjusting AA/AS combination.
Thermal Parameters Transportation and operation temperature

range: -40oC to +80oC
Installation temperature range: -10oC to +50oC
PBT Loose Buffer Tube
FRP Strength Member
Aluminium Clad Steel Wire
Aluminium Tube
Thermal Barrier
Aluminium Alloy Wire

OPGW
Extruded Aluminium Tube With Loose Fibre Protection
Rated Short current

Approx. D.C
Max. fibre Approx. tension capacity
Total area overall resistance
count weight strength Part No.
diameter at 20℃ (40～200℃ )
(RTS)
core mm2 mm kg/km kN Ω/km kA2.Sec
Single Armour Layer structure
24 83.74 12.7 488.5 81.5 0.663 47 D.O.A. *
24 83.74 12.7 446.4 64.9 0.573 52.7 D.O.A.
24 83.74 12.7 367.8 41.6 0.454 60.4 D.O.A.
24 92.63 13.3 547.7 93 0.62 56 D.O.A.
24 92.63 13.3 499.5 74 0.532 63.2 D.O.A.
24 92.63 13.3 409.5 47.4 0.416 73.3 D.O.A.
24 107.99 14.2 649.9 112.9 0.558 73.3 D.O.A.
24 107.99 14.2 591.2 89.8 0.47 84 D.O.A.
24 107.99 14.2 481.5 57.3 0.363 98.3 D.O.A.
24 124.53 15.2 760 134.4 0.504 94.2 D.O.A.
24 124.53 15.2 689.9 106.7 0.42 109.1 D.O.A.
24 124.53 15.2 559 68 0.321 129 D.O.A.
48 85.11 12.1 512 68 0.72 40 D.O.A.
60 98.13 14 556.8 91.8 0.543 66.7 D.O.A.
60 98.13 14 509.6 73.2 0.475 73.9 D.O.A.
60 98.13 14 421.5 47 0.38 84 D.O.A.
60 103.84 14.4 594.8 99.2 0.523 73.6 D.O.A.
60 103.84 14.4 543.7 79 0.456 81.7 D.O.A.
60 103.84 14.4 448.2 50.7 0.362 93.8 D.O.A.
60 114.32 15 664 112.6 0.492 86.6 D.O.A.
60 114.32 15 605.7 89.7 0.424 97.3 D.O.A.
60 114.32 15 496.9 57.4 0.333 112.5 D.O.A.
60 129.28 15.8 764.1 132.2 0.454 107.2 D.O.A.
60 129.28 15.8 695.5 105.1 0.388 121.4 D.O.A.
60 129.28 15.8 567.4 67.2 0.302 141.2 D.O.A.
Double Armour Layer structure
60 218.3 20 884.5 125.4 0.18 398.3 D.O.A.
60 232.15 20.6 944.7 135.1 0.174 440.6 D.O.A.
60 241.46 21 1010.9 148.3 0.17 472.3 D.O.A.
The design above are only some samples of the option from PGCNT.
PGCNT can provide any types of OPGW with any types of fibre such as Single Mode
G.652, G.652D, G.655C, Multi-mode G.651 and etc, by client's requirement.
* D.O.A. : Details On Application

OPGW
Aluminium Clad Stainless Steel Tube With Loose Fibre Protection

communication. It is the perfect solution for
Al-Clad Stainless Steel Tube
Aluminium Clad Steel Wire light weight construction. The fibres are
Optical Fibre and Jelly ensure reliability and long life. This type of
OPGW cables is ideal for installation in highly
corrosive environments.

IEC 60793/60794/60104/61232/60888,
IEEE 1138, DL/T 832, GB/T 7424.
The aluminium clad stainless steel tube is

surrounded by one or more layers of
aluminium wire or aluminium clad steel wire
or aluminium alloy wire.
Product Features • Very small, low weight cable resulting in low

added load to the poles/towers.
• Central tube provides mechanical and
thermal protection to optical fibres.
• High fault current rating with good crush
resistance.
• Obtaining the best balance of electrical and
mechanical properties.
• The stranded wires can be customized to
individual customer requirements. Single or
dual layered designs available as per strength
and fault current requirements.

Al-Clad Stainless Steel Tube
Optical Fibre and Jelly

OPGW
Aluminium Clad Stainless Steel Tube With Loose Fibre Protection
Rated Short current

Approx. D.C
Max fibre Approx. tension capacity
diameter at 20℃ (40～200℃ )
(RTS)
core mm
2
mm kg/km kN Ω/km kA2.Sec
24 69.18 11 418.3 70.7 0.847 30.7 D.O.A.
24 69.18 11 381.6 56.3 0.724 34.8 D.O.A.
24 69.18 11 313 35.9 0.559 40.8 D.O.A.
24 84.14 12.1 517.8 90.1 0.738 43.4 D.O.A.
24 84.14 12.1 470.8 71.6 0.618 50.1 D.O.A.
24 109.27 13.75 685.1 122.7 0.609 69.1 D.O.A.
24 109.27 13.75 620.9 97.4 0.499 81.3 D.O.A.
48 70.02 11.2 419.1 70.4 0.82 32 D.O.A.
48 70.02 11.2 382.6 56 0.702 36.2 D.O.A.
48 70.02 11.2 314.5 35.8 0.55 41.9 D.O.A.
48 80.55 12 489.2 84 0.747 40.8 D.O.A.
48 80.55 12 445.5 66.8 0.629 46.8 D.O.A.
48 80.55 12 363.9 42.6 0.483 55.1 D.O.A.
48 98.36 13.2 607.7 107.1 0.645 58.3 D.O.A.
48 98.36 13.2 447.3 54.1 0.402 81.3 D.O.A.
60 74.36 11.6 434.4 71.9 0.742 37.3 D.O.A.
60 80.91 12.1 482.1 81.6 0.712 42.6 D.O.A.
60 80.91 12.1 439.8 64.9 0.611 48.1 D.O.A.
60 80.91 12.1 360.8 41.5 0.478 55.7 D.O.A.
60 93.99 13 569.1 98.6 0.643 55.3 D.O.A.
60 93.99 13 517.8 78.3 0.541 63.5 D.O.A.
60 93.99 13 422.1 50 0.415 74.9 D.O.A.
60 114.9 14.3 708.3 125.7 0.557 78.9 D.O.A.
60 114.9 14.3 642.7 99.8 0.459 92.4 D.O.A.
48 172.31 17.3 698 99 0.23 245.8 D.O.A.
48 172.31 17.3 661.6 84.7 0.22 253.6 D.O.A.
48 172.31 17.3 593.5 64.5 0.202 259.8 D.O.A.
48 186.58 18 778.3 113.7 0.219 282.5 D.O.A.
48 186.58 18 734.6 96.5 0.208 293.1 D.O.A.
48 186.58 18 653 72.3 0.189 303 D.O.A.
48 255.2 21.0 975 124.6 0.14 556.7 D.O.A.
60 179 17.7 719.8 101.4 0.22 266.2 D.O.A.
60 179 17.7 682.7 86.8 0.21 274.6 D.O.A.
60 186.94 18.1 771.2 111.3 0.216 286.1 D.O.A.
60 186.94 18.1 728.9 94.6 0.206 295.7 D.O.A.
60 186.94 18.1 649.9 71.2 0.188 304.4 D.O.A.
OPGW
Stainless Steel Tube With Loose Fibre Protection

Stainless Steel Tube communication. It is the perfect solution for
light weight construction. The fibres are
ensure reliability and long life. This type of
Stainless Steel Tube OPGW cables is resulting in good protection to
Aluminium Clad Steel Wire the fibre and a perfect solution for easy
installation, short hauls and basic layouts which
need minimum design complications.

IEC 60793/60794/60104/61232/60888,
Aluminium Alloy Wire IEEE 1138, DL/T 832, GB/T 7424
The stainless steel tube is surrounded by one
Stainless Steel Tube or more layers of aluminium wire or
aluminium clad steel wire or aluminium alloy
wire.
Product Features • Optical fibres are housed in a hermetically

sealed, stainless steel tube filled with jelly.
Stainless Steel Tube
• High RTS of the cable.
Aluminium Clad Steel Wire • Designed to have a larger stress-strain
window, thereby ensuring longevity of
Optical Fibre and Jelly performance over the years.
• The stranded wires can be customized in
diameter, number of wires and conductivities
Stainless Steel Tube or a combination of AA/AS wires is worked
out to meet the individual customer
Aluminium Clad Steel Wire requirements of electrical and mechanical
properties. .

Stainless Steel Tube

OPGW
Stainless Steel Tube With Loose Fibre Protection
Rated Short current

Approx. D.C
Max fibre Approx. tension capacity
diameter at 20℃ (40～200℃ )
(RTS)
core mm
2 mm kg/km kN Ω/km kA2.Sec
24 42.41 9 309.5 55.2 2.027 8.4 D.O.A.
24 42.41 9 280.7 43.5 1.527 10.6 D.O.A.
24 42.41 9 226.8 27.4 1.03 14.2 D.O.A.
24 48.25 9.6 348 62.8 1.782 10.9 D.O.A.
24 48.25 9.6 253.9 31.2 0.906 18.4 D.O.A.
36 57.73 10.5 410.4 75.1 1.49 15.6 D.O.A.
36 57.73 10.5 371.2 59.2 1.122 19.6 D.O.A.
36 57.73 10.5 297.9 37.3 0.757 26.3 D.O.A.
48 61.07 10.8 432.5 79.5 1.408 17.5 D.O.A.
48 61.07 10.8 313.4 39.5 0.716 29.5 D.O.A.
48 68.05 11.4 478.4 88.6 1.264 21.7 D.O.A.
48 68.05 11.4 345.7 44 0.642 36.6 D.O.A.
24 127.24 15 538.8 80.2 0.33 129.6 D.O.A.
24 144.76 16 608.9 91.3 0.288 167.7 D.O.A.
36 163.43 17 683.5 103 0.255 213.7 D.O.A.
48 183.22 18 762.6 115.5 0.228 268.7 D.O.A.
24 88.76 12.6 604.9 118 0.972 36.9 D.O.A.
48 92.68 13.2 518.7 76.9 0.546 61.4 D.O.A.
72 87.77 13.2 506.3 70.4 0.564 56 D.O.A.
24 110.28 14 589.9 91.7 0.459 86.9 D.O.A.
48 105.37 14 577.6 85.1 0.472 80.4 D.O.A.
72 100.46 14 565.2 78.6 0.485 74.2 D.O.A.
36 128.21 15.2 864.9 170.5 0.673 76.9 D.O.A.
72 121.14 15.2 838.3 161.1 0.712 68.7 D.O.A.
108 114.07 15.2 811.7 151.7 0.756 60.9 D.O.A.
72 121.14 15.2 672.9 103.1 0.425 103.6 D.O.A.
108 114.07 15.2 646.3 93.7 0.44 93.5 D.O.A.
108 114.07 15.2 589.3 73.7 0.384 102.7 D.O.A.
36 128.21 15.2 535.2 82.7 0.327 131.2 D.O.A.
72 121.14 15.2 508.6 73.3 0.336 119.2 D.O.A.
48 145.28 16.1 977.4 193.2 0.594 98.7 D.O.A.
48 145.28 16.1 694.1 93.8 0.302 166.6 D.O.A.
96 137.23 16.1 944.4 182.5 0.629 88.1 D.O.A.
96 137.23 16.1 676.8 88.7 0.32 148.7 D.O.A.
60 183.22 18 870.1 118.4 0.239 265.1 D.O.A.
60 183.22 18 633.5 75.5 0.197 292.9 D.O.A.
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Bare Overhead Conductors
Properties of Materials
Aluminium Galvanized Aluminium-clad
unit Aluminium Copper
alloy 1120 steel steel
Density at 20˚C
kg/m3 2700 2700 8890 7800 6590
Conductivity at 20˚C
%IACS 61 59 97 10.1 20.3
Resistivity at 20˚C
µΩ.m 0.0283 0.0293 0.01777 0.17 0.085
Constant-mass temperature coefficient of resistance
per ˚C 0.00403 0.00390 0.00381 0.0044 0.0036
Ultimate tensile stress
MPa 160-185 230-250 405-460 1310-1390 1270-1340
Modulus of elasticity
GPa 68 68 124 193 162
Coefficient of linear expansion
-6
per ˚C 23.0x10 23.0x10-6 17x10-6 11.5x10-6 12.9x10-6
Aluminium 1350
High purity electrical conductor (EC) grade aluminium (alloy 1350) has a conductivity of 61% IACS and UTS of
160–185MPa.
Aluminium alloy 1120
Aluminium alloy 1120 has a conductivity of 59% IACS and UTS of 240–250MPa. This alloy can be considered a
‘high tech’ version of EC grade aluminium and offers significant advantages over older type alloys, such as
alloy 6201. Steel-reinforced aluminium alloy 1120 conductors have a high strength to weight ratio, resulting
in small sags on long span lengths. Fittings for alloy 1120 conductors are similar to those used for EC grade
aluminium conductors. Compared with alloy 1120, alloy 6201 conductors have poor electrical performance,
are less resistant to corrosion, more susceptible to fatigue failure, more expensive and require the use of
special fittings.
Galvanised steel
Galvanised steel wire made from fully-killed steel with a carbon content of 0.6% has UTS of 1.31–1.39GPa. It
is galvanised by either a hot dip or electrolytic process to give a zinc coating mass of 200–260g/m2.
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Aluminium-clad steel
Aluminium-clad steel has an aluminium cladding with a radial thickness not less than 5% of the overall wire
diameter. It has a conductivity of 20.3% IACS and UTS of 1.27–1.34GPa. Conductors incorporating aluminium-
clad steel for reinforcement have lower electrical resistance and provide better protection against corrosion
than those using galvanised steel.
Construction
The wires in all bare conductors are stranded concentrically with successive layers having an opposite
direction of lay, the outermost layer being right-handed. When required, a larger central wire (king-wire) is
included in a conductor. The diameter of this wire is based on conductor design considerations and is usually
5% greater than the surrounding wires. The incorporation of a king wire is often an advantage for ACSR type
conductors, as it ensures that the surrounding layer of wires fits firmly on the central wire. ACSR conductors
may be subjected to corrosive conditions such as high pollution found in industrial areas or salt spray in
coastal areas. The application of high melting point grease over the steel wires provides additional protection
against corrosion. Conductors incorporating aluminium-clad steel are more corrosion-resistant than those
incorporating galvanised steel. Aluminium alloy 1120 conductors are becoming more popular as
replacements for steel-reinforced conductors in areas of high corrosion risk. The exposed surface of
aluminium wires can be specially treated to provide a dull finish when conductors are required to blend into
the environment. Aluminium alloy 1120 conductors may be identified by means of a blue thread
incorporated within the conductor.
Low Voltage Aerial Bundled Cables

AS/NZS 3560 specifies the requirements of Aerial Bundled Cables with XLPE insulation for use up to 0.6/1kV.
It is a result of considerable deliberation among supply authorities and manufacturers seeking to improve on
the overseas standard, and features unique tests to verify superior field service performance.
Conductor
All four conductors are manufactured from high conductivity high purity aluminium alloy 1350 and are
stranded circular compacted. Based on extensive development testing and production research, the surface
of the conductor is specially treated to improve adhesion of the insulation to the conductor. This is
important because the installed cable tension is completely provided by this ‘adhesion’ or ‘friction’ between
the conductor and the insulation.
Insulation
The insulation consists of X-90UV, a cross-linked polyethylene with a minimum of 2% carbon black to provide
adequate protection from ultra violet radiation. This material is far superior to PVC, in its ability to withstand
higher operating temperatures, is more robust during installation, and has much better (higher) insulation
resistance values. For improved characteristics in fire or overload situations, X-FP-90 insulation is available.
For this application, PGCNT uses a highly filled XLPE with greater levels of carbon black and other fillers. Both
insulation types are tested at 80°C with a special adhesion test that simulates the conditions prevailing under
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tension at strain clamps to ensure no failure of insulation adhesion occurs in the field. X-FP-90 insulated
cables are additionally tested at the higher temperature of 120°C, and are also subjected to a heat radiation
test that simulates conditions prevalent in bush fires. The X-90UV material used by PGCNT passes the criteria
test at 105°C which provides our customer with a further safety margin over the Standard.
The cores
Each phase core is marked with numerals 1, 2 or 3 and with one rib, two ribs or three ribs to denote the
three phases. The neutral core carries equally spaced ribs right round the circumference. These ribs facilitate
identification of the phases and the neutral even when numerals cannot be properly seen due to bad light.
To expedite ascertaining the approximate length of cable left on the drum, sequential six-digit numerals are
marked on one active core at one metre intervals. Drum lengths start at any number with the lowest number
near the end at the drum barrel. The cores are laid up in a bundle with a left hand lay. Rating of LV-ABC is
based on a conductor operating temperature of 80°C.
High Voltage Aerial Bundled Cables

Two types of HV ABC are available:
Metallic Screened (MS HV ABC) and Non Metallic Screened (NMS HV ABC).
Metallic Screened High Voltage Aerial Bundled Cable conforming to AS/NZS 3599.1 incorporates a metallic
screen of copper wires and a galvanised steel messenger. Non-Metallic Screened High Voltage Aerial Bundled
Cable conforming to AS/NZS 3599.2 is provided only with a semi-conductive screen and the fault currents are
carried by the high conductivity Aluminium Alloy (1120) catenary. NMS HV-ABC is smaller, lighter and less
expensive than MS HV ABC.
Metallic Screened HV ABC
Conductors
Phase conductors are stranded circular compacted aluminium alloy 1350 to H68 condition. The standard
catenary is manufactured from galvanised stranded high tensile steel. For corrosive environments catenaries
of aluminium clad steel are available.
Conductor Screen, Insulation and Insulation Screen
Semiconductive conductor screen, XLPE insulation and semiconductive insulation screen are triple extruded.
The insulation screen is hand strippable without preheating and complies with strip ability and adhesion
tests given in AS/NZS 3599.1. Figures and words “1 ONE,” “2 TWO” and “3 THREE” are printed on the insula-
tion screen to identify the three phase cores. Alternative identification means are available on request. A wa-
ter swellable textile tape is applied over the insulation screen to prevent longitudinal ingress of moisture in
the event of damage to the outer sheath.
Metallic Screen
The metallic screen comprises a layer of helically applied copper wires. For short circuit protection, two types
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of screens, a light and a heavy duty, are available. A separator tape to prevent the penetration of sheath
material between the screen wires is applied over the metallic screen. On this design of cable it should be
noted that the screens of individual cores are not in direct contact with each other and therefore the fault
current level is limited.
Sheath
High density polyethylene (HDPE) is used as the standard outer sheath of each phase core. In addition to the
identification on the cores, the sheaths of each phase cable are marked with phase numbers matching those
of the cores. Furthermore, identification of the bundled cable comprises embossing of the words “PGCNT”
the year of manufacture, and the voltage on the sheath or the use of printed tapes inserted throughout the
length under the sheath of a phase cable.
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IEC Abbreviations
Cu Copper
AI Aluminium
AA Aluminium Alloy
TiCu Tinned Copper
SiCu Silver Coated copper
RM Stranded Circular
SM Shaped Stranded
SE Shaped Solid
RE Solid Circular
RF Flexible Circular
RMS Stranded Segmental (Milliken)
CTS Copper Tape Screen
CWS Copper Wire Screen
CuB Copper Wire Braided Screen
ICTS Individual Copper Tape Screen
ICWS Individual Copper Wire Screen
ISCR Individual Screen Formed by Polyester + Tinned Drain Wire + Aluminium Backed Polyester + Polyester
ISCRC Individual Screen Formed by Polyester + Tinned Drain Wire + Copper Backed Polyester + Polyester
OSCR Overall Screen Formed by Polyester + Tinned Drain Wire + Aluminium Backed Polyester
OSCRC Overall Screen Formed by Polyester + Tinned Drain Wire + Copper Backed Polyester
TCB Tinned Copper Wire Braided Screen
CW Communication Wire
ATA Double Aluminium Tape Armour
STA Double Galv. Steel Tape Armour
AWA Aluminium Wire Armour
AWAT Aluminium Wire Armour + Counter Helix
SWA Galv. Steel Wire Armour
SWAT Galv. Steel Wire Armour + Counter Helix
SSWA Stainless Steel Wire Armour
DAWA Double Aluminium Wire Armour
DSWA Double Galv. Steel Wire Armour
TCWA Tinned Copper Wire Armour
AWB Aluminium Wire Braided
SWB Galv. Steel Wire Braided
BWB Bronze Wire Braided
SSWB Stainless Steel Wire Braided
LSh Lead Sheath
AlPE Aluminium Copolymer Coated
Bd Bedding
BT Brass tape
BHT Bituminized Hessian Tape
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IEC Abbreviations
BPT Bitumen Coated Paper Tape
BdT Bedding Tape (PVC or PE)
BrT Bronze Tape
MGT Mica Glass Tape
PPT Polypropylene Tape
SCT Semi Conductive Tape
WBT Water Blocking Tape
Pet Polyester Tape (Mylar)
SCWBT Semi-Conductive Water Blocking Tape
PPY Polypropylene Yarn
WBY Water Blocking Yarn
SCYF Semi-conductive Yarn Filler
GC Graphite Coating
GFB Glass Fibre Braided
FPE Foamed Polyethylene (Cellular)
TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane
SC Ext. Polymer Semi Conductive
TPE Thermoplastic Elastomer
PVC Polyvinyl chloride
XLPE Cross Linked Polyethylene
SIR Silicone Rubber
PE Polyethylene
EVA Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
XEVA Cross Linked EVA
HDPE High Density Polyethylene
HEPR Hard Grade Ethylene Propylene Rubber
LDPE Low Density Polyethylene
MDPE Medium Density Polyethylene
LSFOH Low Smoke Flame Retardant Zero Halogen
EPR Ethylene Propylene Rubber
PVCE High Temperature PVC (90°C)
PVCH High temperature Sheathing Compound equal to IEC ST2 ,VDE YMS (90°C)
APVC Anti Termite PVC
APVCE Anti Termite High Temperature PVC (90°C)
APVCH Anti Termite & High Temperature Sheathing Compound equal to IEC ST2 ,VDE YMS (90°C)
XPVC Cross Linked PVC
OPVC Oil, Acid & Hydrocarbon Resistance Sheathing Compound
OPVCH Oil Resistant & High Temperature Sheathing Compound equal to IEC ST2 ,VDE YMS (90°C)
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Formulas
- DC Resistance
RDC Ө = RDC20 [1+α (Ө-20)] (Ω/km)
RDC Ө : Resistance at 20˚C – according to AS/NZS 1125 (Ω/km)
α : Temperature coefficient of resistance per degree at 20˚C

(Copper = 3.93x10-3 , Aluminium = 4.04x10-3)
Ө : Temperature (˚C)
- AC Resistance
RACӨ = RDC Ө (1+Yp+ Ys) (1+λ1 + λ2) (Ω/km)
Yp : Proximity effect
Ys : Skin effect
λ1 : Sheath loss
λ2 : Armour loss
- Inductance
L = K + 0.2Ln (2S/d) (mH/km)
K : Constant relating to conductor structure
S : Axial cable spacing (S=1.26xphase spacing for flat and single core cables) (mm)
d : Conductor diameter (mm)
K 1 3 7 19 37 61 & over
Strands 0 0.078 0.0642 0.0554 0.0528 0.0514
- Capacitance
(µF/km)
ɛr : Dielectric constant (XLPE=2.3)
D : Insulated diameter (mm)
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Formulas
- Reactance
X = ωL10-3 (Ω/km)
ω = 2πf
L : Inductance (mH/km)
- Impedance
(Ω/km)
Rac = AC resistance (Ω/km)
X = Reactance (Ω/km)
-Short-circuit current
(A)
ε : Will be calculated acc. to IEC 60949
S : Cross sectional area (mm2)
t : Duration of short-circuit (Max. 5 sec)
Өf : Max. temperature at the short circuit condition (˚C)(250 for XLPE)
ӨI : Max. temperature at the normal operating (˚C)(90 for XLPE)
Copper Aluminium Lead Steel

K 226 148 41 78
β 234.5 228 230 202
-Electrical field strength
(kV/mm) On Conductor
(kV/mm) On Insulation
U0 : Voltage (kV)

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Formulas
-Charging current
I = CωU010-3 (A/km)
ω = 2πf
C : Capacitance (µF/km)
U0 : Voltage (kV)
-Dielectric loss
P = CωU02 tan δ (watt/km)
ω = 2πf
C : Capacitance (µF/km)
U0 : Voltage (kV)
tan δ = 0.001
-Sheath loss
(watt/km) Eddy current losses
(watt/km) Circulating current losses
Xm = ω0.2Ln(2S/dm)10-3
ω = 2πf
Rs : Sheath Resistance (Ω/km)
S : Axial spacing (mm)
I : Current (A)
dm : Mean sheath diameter (mm)
-Insulation Resistance
(MΩ.km)
ρ : Volume resistivity at 20˚C (XLPE=1014) (Ω.m)
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Drum Size Calculation
LT = Length of cable (m)
F = Flange diameter (mm)
B = Barrel diameter (mm)
D = Cable diameter (mm)
T = Traverse (mm)
E = Empty Space (mm)
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- ABC (Aerial Bundled Cable) 0.6/1 (1.2)kV 6

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- ABC (Aerial Bundled Cable) (Metallic Screen) 12.7/22 (24)kV 10

-AAC / 1350 (All Aluminium Conductor) 14

- AAAC / 1120 (All Aluminium Alloy Conductor) 16

- AAAC / 6201A (All Aluminium Alloy Conductor) 18

- ACSR/GZ (Aluminium Conductor Galvanized Steel Reinforced) 20

- ACSR/AC (Aluminium Conductor Aluminium Clad Steel Reinforced) 22

- Extruded Aluminium Tube With Loose Fibre Protection 28

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General and design information

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Application Aerial Bundle Cable (ABC) is a very innovative

Construction Conforming to: AS/NZS 3560.1

Electrical & Thermal Rated voltage U0/U (Um):

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Application Suitable for aerial installation and for public

Construction Conforming to: AS/NZS 3599.1

Electrical & Thermal Rated voltage U0/U (Um):

Mechanical Parameters Cable minimum installed bending radius:

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Light Duty Screened

Approx. No. &

mm2 mm mm No./mm mm mm Ω/km No./mm mm mm kg/km

Heavy Duty Screened

Approx. No. &

mm2 mm mm No./mm mm mm Ω/km No./mm mm mm kg/km

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Application Suitable for aerial installation and for public

Construction Conforming to: AS/NZS 3599.1

Electrical & Thermal Rated voltage U0/U (Um):

Mechanical Parameters Cable minimum installed bending radius:

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Light Duty Screened

Approx. No. &

mm2 mm mm No./mm mm mm Ω/km No./mm mm mm kg/km

Heavy Duty Screened

Approx. No. &

mm2 mm mm No./mm mm mm Ω/km No./mm mm mm kg/km

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Application Suitable for aerial installation and for public

Construction Conforming to: AS/NZS 3599.2

Electrical & Thermal Rated voltage U0/U (Um):

Mechanical Parameters Cable minimum installed bending radius:

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Application Widely used in transmission and distribution

Construction Conforming to: AS/NZS 1531

Basic Parameters Density (at 20oC):

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No. and Calculated Approx. Calculated Calculated Hard drawn