Application
Aerial Bundled Cable (ABC) is designed for residential and rural areas for reducing the bushfire hazards. Aerial Bunched Cables is a very novel concept for Over Head Power distribution when compared to the conventional bare conductor over-head distribution system. ABC provides higher 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 especially attractive for installation in difficult terrains such as hilly areas, forest areas, coastal areas etc.Cable Construction
Conductor:The phase conductor and neutral/street lighting conductors is of H2 or H4 grade aluminium complying with the requirements of IS 8130:1984 and conforms to flexibility class 2 of IS 8130:1984. The size of the street lighting conductor is16 mm2.Messenger (Neutral Conductor or Otherwise):The conductor is heat treated aluminium- magnesium-silicon alloy wire conforming to IS 398 (Part 4):1979.It is either stranded circular or compacted circular type and has minimum 7 strands with smooth surface.
Insulation:The conductor is insulated with crosslinked polyethylene applied by extrusion. The insulation so applied fits closely on the conductor and it is possible to remove without damaging the conductor. The color of insulation is black, offering UV protection.
Core Identification:The phase conductors is provided with one, two or three 'ridges' and outer neutral insulated conductor, if provided, has four 'ridges' for quick identification. The street lighting conductor and messenger conductor (if insulated) does not have any identification mark.
Assembly (Laying up):The required number of insulated phase conductors, one insulated neutral conductor (if required) and a street lighting conductor (if required) is twisted around the bare (or insulated) as required messenger conductor without fillers with a lay not exceeding 35times the diameter of the insulated phase conductor. The direction of lay is right hand.
Technical Particulars
| Phase Conductor (Aluminium) As per IS 8130 : 1984 |
Street Lighting Conductor (Aluminium) As per IS 8130 : 1984 |
Messenger Conductor Aluminium Alloy As per IS 398 (Part-4) : 1979 |
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| Nom. Area | Max. D.C. Conductor Resistance at 20°C | Nom. Thickness of Insulation XLPE/PE | Nom. Area | Max. D.C. Conductor Resistance at 20°C | Nom. Thickness of Insulation of Insulation | Nom. Area | Max. D.C. Conductor Resistance at 20°C | Min. Breaking Load |
| Sqmm | Ω/Km | mm | Sqmm | Ω/Km | mm | Sqmm | Ω/Km | KN |
| 16 | 1.910 | 1.2 | 16 | 1.91 | 1.2 | 25 | 1.380 | 7.0 |
| 25 | 1.200 | 1.2 | 16 | 1.91 | 1.2 | 25 | 1.380 | 7.0 |
| 35 | 0.868 | 1.2 | 16 | 1.91 | 1.2 | 25 | 1.380 | 7.0 |
| 50 | 0.641 | 1.5 | 16 | 1.91 | 1.2 | 35 | 0.986 | 9.8 |
| 70 | 0.443 | 1.5 | 16 | 1.91 | 1.2 | 50 | 0.689 | 14.0 |
| 95 | 0.320 | 1.5 | 16 | 1.91 | 1.2 | 70 | 0.492 | 19.7 |
| 120 | 0.253 | 1.5 | 16 | 1.91 | 1.2 | 95 | 0.357 | 26.5 |
| Designation | Complete Bunched Cable | |
| Approx. Overall Dia mm | Approx. Total Mass Kg/Km | |
| 3C x 16 mm2 + 25 mm2 + 16 mm2 | 20 | 320 |
| 3C x 25 mm2 + 25 mm2 + 16 mm2 | 23 | 410 |
| 3C x 35 mm2 + 25 mm2 + 16 mm2 | 25 | 500 |
| 3C x 50 mm2 + 35 mm2 + 16 mm2 | 30 | 690 |
| 3C x 50 mm2 + 35 mm2 + 16 mm2 | 34 | 915 |
| 3C x 95 mm2 + 70 mm2 + 16 mm2 | 39 | 1195 |
| 3C x 120 mm2 + 70 mm2 + 16 mm2 | 44 | 1485 |
We can manufacture Aerial Bunched cable as per customer’s requirement meeting the National/ International specifications
