Low voltage ABC cable Aerial Bundled Cable system HDPE/XLPE insulated aluminum cable

Low voltage Aerial Bundled Cable systems

 

General

 

Insulated overhead cable systems have been used in Europe since the late 1950s . The first European system had a separate catenary wire but later the neutral conductor was modified to act as the messenger as well . This latter type of cable , ABC with messenger is widely used all over the world.

 

In the late 1960s a system was developed in which all the phase conductors and the neutral conductor are of the same construction . This type is known as the Four Core system and is also in use in many countries .

 

Why the ABC system ?

 

An electrical network should satisfy the need for high level of technology and the low cost of the network . In general the network should meet at least the following requirements:

 

Low cost of total material

Low cost of labour

Low cost of insulation

Low cost of annual operation and maintenance

Low cost of later extension

High reliability

Low cost of achieving safety and technical requirements

Low cost of total investment

Minimal cost of route clearing

Minimum number of accessories and tools

 

To meet the above requirements , we have developed a total and comprehensive electrification system , the ABC system.

 

The complete system consist of ABC cable , accessories and tools for installation.

 

The ABC system is used world wide ( Europe , The Middle East , Africa , Asia , Central and South America )

 

Production inspection

 

To secure the highest quality of the ABC-cable through the whole production , each drum is inspected after finishing .

 

Each finished production length ( each drum ) is immersed in water for at least 10 minutes before the voltage test . Then the AC-test voltage is connected for 5 minutes between each insulated conductor and water

 

During the test no break-down should occur . this guarantees that there is no hold in core insulation , and the cable is safe for installation .

 

Our quality consciousness has resulted in us receiving an ISO 9001 certificate . In acknowledgement of our contribution to environmental issues , we have been awarded an ISO 14001 certificate of Approval in 1998

 

ABC cable , messenger supported , HDPE insulation

 

AMKA-T

 

Construction

 

Phase conductor : Round, stranded and compacted aluminum conductor

Messenger : Bare , round , stranded and compacted aluminum alloy conductor or insulated , round , stranded and non-compacted aluminum alloy conductor

Street lighting conductor : maximum two optional conductors 16mm2 or 25mm2 round , stranded and compacted aluminum conductor

 

Insulation : Extruded black weather-resistant HDPE

 

Design : The cable consists of one , two or three insulated phase conductors and one or two optional insulated street lighting conductors stranded around the bare or insulated messenger

 

Marking : Core identification with longitudinal ridges

 

Marks of original : embossed on the phase core insulation : manufacturer , year of manufacturing , insulation material

 

Advantage : Hardness of HDPE insulation gives excellent protection against mechanical damages

 

 

AMKA-X

 

Construction

 

Phase conductor : Round, stranded and compacted aluminum conductor

Messenger : Bare , round , stranded and compacted aluminum alloy conductor or insulated , round , stranded and non-compacted aluminum alloy conductor

Street lighting conductor : maximum two optional conductors 16mm2 or 25mm2 round , stranded and compacted aluminum conductor

 

Insulation : Extruded black weather-resistant XLPE

 

Design : The cable consists of one , two or three insulated phase conductors and one or two optional insulated street lighting conductors stranded around the bare or insulated messenger

 

Marking : Core identification with longitudinal ridges

 

Marks of original : embossed on the phase core insulation : manufacturer , year of manufacturing , insulation material

 

Advantage : XLPE insulation allows high current carrying capacity

 

 

AMK-T

 

Construction

 

Conductor : Round, stranded and compacted aluminum conductor

 

Insulation : Extruded black weather-resistant HDPE

 

Design : The cable consists of insulated conductors stranded together

 

Marking : Core identification with longitudinal ridges

 

Marks of original : embossed on the phase core insulation : manufacturer , year of manufacturing , insulation material

 

Advantage : Hardness of HDPE insulation gives excellent protection against mechanical damages

 

AMK-X

 

Construction

 

Conductor : Round, stranded and compacted aluminum conductor

 

Insulation : Extruded black weather-resistant XLPE

 

Design : The cable consists of insulated conductors stranded together

 

Marking : Core identification with longitudinal ridges

 

Marks of original : embossed on the phase core insulation : manufacturer , year of manufacturing , insulation material

 

Advantage : XLPE insulation allows high current carrying capacity