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Tanzania Low Voltage ABC Cable & Accessories for Rural Electrification Projects 
Release time: 2025-06-27
Tanzania – Low Voltage ABC Cable + Accessories for Rural Electrification Projects

To meet electrification goals set by government initiatives and World Bank-funded rural development programs, Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) launched extensive rural grid expansion projects from 2022 onward. The focus was on using Low Voltage Aerial Bundled Cables (ABC) to reduce theft, increase safety, and simplify installation in remote areas.

Customer Needs & Challenges

Fast deployment in hard-to-reach rural terrain

Minimize power theft and illegal tapping

Ensure long service life under intense UV, high humidity, and wind stress

One-stop procurement: cables + all matching accessories

 

Uni-Cable Products Supplied

Low Voltage ABC Cable

Type Specs Standards
4-core 1kV bundled cable 3x35 mm² + 1x54.6 mm² neutral messenger NFC 33-209, IEC 60502-1
2-core lighting service cable 2x16 mm² IEC 60228
Insulation XLPE with UV resistance  
Messenger wire HDG or Aluminum-alloy steel core  

ABC Cable Accessories Supplied

  • Suspension clamps with neutral clevis

  • Dead-end tension clamps (PA-1500, PA-2000 models)

  • Insulation piercing connectors (IPC)

  • Anchoring brackets & pole bands

  • End caps, service brackets, and strain relief devices

  • All hot-dip galvanized or UV-resistant polymers, compliant with NFC 33-040 and IEC 61284

Project Scope

    Tanzania: Over 220 km of ABC cables with 20,000+ accessory kits for 33 districts

Quality Assurance & Inspection

  • 100% routine electrical & insulation tests (IEC 60811)

  • Tensile, elongation, and UV aging tests on cable and accessories

  • IPC tested to maintain insulation integrity under load

  • Type test reports from accredited labs (KEMA, SGS)

  • Factory certified: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Packaging & Export Logistics

  • Drum winding of cables (plywood/treated steel)

  • Sealed accessory kits sorted by assembly group

  • Clearly marked drums with project name, PO reference

  • Mixed container shipment by sea via Dar es Salaam and Mombasa ports

  • Export documents: Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Test Reports, Form E (for COMESA tariff benefits)

Why TANESCO Chose Uni-Cable

  • Full turnkey supply: cable + accessories + instruction manual

  • Proven durability under harsh African climate

  • Cost-effective, factory-direct supply with short lead time

  • Flexible packaging and just-in-time delivery per construction sequence

  • Technical support for installation training on IPC and clamp assembly

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