Electric Conductors

Quintas & Quintas Group

 Index

Quintas & Quintas and Solidal 2

Bare Conductors

All Aluminium Conductors for overhead lines 3

All Aluminium Alloy Conductors for overhead lines 4

Aluminium Conductors Steel Reinforced for overhead lines 5

Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) for overhead lines 6

Insulated Cabes

Aluminium Low Voltage Aerial Bundled Conductors 7

Aluminium or Copper Low Voltage Cables 8

Aluminium or Copper Medium Voltage Cables 9

Aluminium Medium Voltage Aerial Bundled Cables 10

Aluminium or Copper High Voltage Cables 11

Aluminium or Copper High Voltage Cables (cont.) 12

The values and other characteristics stated and this catalogue must be considered as
indicative ones.
For other cross sections, service voltages or particular details, please contact our services.
 Quintas & Quintas and Solidal

Quintas & Quintas Condutores Eléctricos SA. and Solidal Condutores Eléctricos, SA, leaders in the industry
of the aluminium power conductors have as principal activity the production of bare and insulated electric
conductors, their commercialization and the technical support with the assembly of the provided products.

Quintas Condutores in the sector of bare electric conductors and Solidal in the insulated cables, their
productions are mainly directed on aluminium products. This market segment, appeared, these last years,
strongly challenging, which is mainly due to the increasing aggressiveness from the manufacturing
companies. However, Quintas Condutores in the market of bare cables and Solidal in insulated cables are
leaders of the sector.

The two companies followed a strategy based on two orientations: to carry out a progressive vertical
integration, increasing, thus, the level of the added value of the products that they sell and to remain
updated from the technological point of view, while they invest regularly in advanced technology equipment
and productivity and simultaneously in Technical Boards of recognized rename and their adequate formation.

Nowadays Quintas & Quintas and Solidal have all the equipment and “know-how” necessary to the industrial
process, to produce and transform the conductors indicated hereafter:

Quintas & Quintas

. Bare Aluminium cables:

Solid conducting conductors, round form or sectoral;

Conducting conductors multiwire, round form or sectoral.

. Cables for Bare Aerial lines:

Aluminium cables AAAC (All Aluminium Conductors);

Aluminium alloy cables AAAC (All Aluminium Alloy Conductors);
Aluminium cables with alloy ACAR conductor (Aluminium Conductors Alloy Reinforced);
Aluminium cables with steel ACSR conductor (Aluminium Conductors Steel Reinforced);
Aluminium cables with ACS ACSR/AW conductor (Aluminium Conductors ACS Reinforced);
Alloy cables with steel AACSR conductor (Aluminium Alloy Conductors Steel Reinforced);
Guard cables with optical fibre OPGW (Optical Power Ground Wire).

Solidal
. Insulated cables:

The production in the sector of insulated conductors covers the range of the aerial and
underground cables of Low, Medium and High Voltage.

Main conductor types:

Low Voltage Cables (0,6/1 kV)

- Sections of 16 mm2 up to 800 mm2 (with rigid conductors, multiwire, round or sectoral, of
aluminium)
- Sections of 54,6 and 80 mm2 (with conductors multiwire, of aluminium alloy, Almelec)

Medium Voltage Cables (6 to 36 kV)

- Sections of 35 mm2 up to 1000 mm2 insulated with dielectric extruded solid, by triple
simultaneous extrusion, with conducting conductors multiwire of aluminium or copper, with
reticulation in atmosphere of inert gas.

High Voltage Cables (up to 150 kV)

- Sections of 120 mm2 up to 1600 mm2 insulated with the dielectric extruded solid, in triple
simultaneous extrusion, with conducting conductors multiwire of aluminium or copper,
possibly with elements of stuffing of longitudinal and radial sealing, with reticulation in an
dry atmosphere.

The aluminium used in the manufacture of the cables has a high degree of purity, never inferior
than 99,7%.

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 All Aluminium Conductors for overhead lines
Construction:
This bare concentric-lay stranded conductor is constructed with a straight round central wire surrounded by one
or more layers of helically wires.

Applications:
The aluminum alloy cables are used normally in overhead lines.

Standards:
EN 50 889; EN 50 182

Electrical and dimensional characteristics of Aluminum Conductors – AL1

DC Final Coefficient Continuous
Diameter Mass per Rated
Designation Area resistance Modulus of of linear loading
(mm) unit length strength
at 200C Elasticity Expansion capacity (1)
Code Old code mm2 Al wire Cond. kg/km kN /km N/mm2 1/K A
25-AL1 25/7 25.2 7 2,14 6.42 68.8 4.53 1.1350 60000 23.0E-6 145

34-AL1 35/7 34.4 7 2.50 7.50 93.9 6.01 0.8317 60000 23.0E-6 175

49-AL1 50/7 49.5 7 3.00 9.00 135.2 8.41 0.5776 60000 23.0E-6 225

68-AL1 70/19 68.3 19 2.14 10.70 187.8 12.30 0.4205 57000 23.0E-6 275

93-AL1 95/19 93.3 19 2.50 12.50 256.3 16.32 0.3081 57000 23.0E-6 335

125-AL1 120/9 125.5 19 2.90 14.50 344.9 21.33 0.2290 57000 23.0E-6 405

244-AL1 240/37 244.4 37 2.90 20.3 674.0 41.56 0.1180 57000 23.0E-6 625

491-AL1 500/61 490.6 61 3.20 28.8 1357.4 80.95 0.0590 55000 23.0E-6 980

767-AL1 800/61 766.5 61 4.00 36.0 2120.9 122.65 0.0377 55000 23.0E-6 1310

Note: Direction of lay of external layer is right-hand (Z).

(1) - Reference values valid up to 50 Hz at a wind speed of 0,6 m/s and solar irradiation giving an initial ambient temperature of 35°C and a final conductor temperature of 80°C.

Compositions
7 wires 19 wires 37 wires 61 wires

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 All Aluminium Alloy Conductors for overhead lines
Construction:
This bare concentric-lay stranded conductor is constructed with a straight round central wire surrounded by one
or more layers of helically wires.

Applications:
Used as bare overhead conductor for primary and secondary distribution. Designed utilizing a high strength
aluminum alloy to achieve a high strength-to-weight ratio; affords better sag characteristics. Aluminum alloy
gives AAAC higher resistance to corrosion than ACSR.

Standards:
EN 50 183; EN 50 182

Electrical and dimensional characteristics of Aluminum Alloy Conductors - AL3

DC Final Coefficient Continuous
Diameter Mass per Rated
Designation Area resistance Modulus of of linear loading
(mm) unit length strength
at 200C Elasticity Expansion capacity (1)
Code Old code mm2 Alloy wire Cond. kg/km kN /km N/mm2 1/K A

35-AL3 35/7 34.9 7 2.52 7.56 95.3 10.30 0.9421 60000 23.0E-6 165

49-AL3 50/7 49.5 7 3.00 9.00 135.1 14.60 0.6647 60000 23.0E-6 210

68-AL3 70/19 68.3 19 2.14 10.70 187.6 20.16 0.4840 57000 23.0E-6 260

95-AL3 95/19 94.8 19 2.52 12.60 260.2 27.96 0.3490 57000 23.0E-6 320

125-AL3 120/19 125,5 19 2.90 14.50 344.5 37.02 0.2636 57000 23.0E-6 385

147-AL3 150/37 147.1 37 2,25 15.8 405.3 43.40 0.2256 57000 23.0E-6 425

185-AL3 185/37 184.5 37 2.52 17.6 508.4 54.44 0.1799 57000 23.0E-6 490

196-AL3 200/37 196.4 37 2.60 18.2 541.2 57.95 0.1690 57000 23.0E-6 510

244-AL3 240/37 244.4 37 2,90 20.3 673.3 72.10 0.1358 57000 23.0E-6 590

304-AL3 300/61 304,2 61 2.52 22.7 840.8 89.75 0.1094 55000 23.0E-6 680

403-AL3 400/61 402.9 61 2,90 26.1 1113.6 118.86 0.0826 55000 23.0E-6 815

Note: Direction of lay of external layer is right-hand (Z).

(1) - Reference values valid up to 50 Hz at a wind speed of 0,6 m/s and solar irradiation giving an initial ambient temperature of 35°C and a final conductor temperature of 80°C.

Compositions
7 wires 19 wires 37 wires 61 wires

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 Aluminum Conductors Steel Reinforced for overhead lines

Construction:
ACSR is a concentrically stranded conductor composed of one or more layers of aluminum wire stranded with a
high strength coated steel core. The core may be single wire or stranded depending on the size.
The proportions of aluminum and steel can be varied to obtain the relation between current-carrying capacity
and mechanical strength best suited to each application.

Additional corrosion protection is available through the application of grease to the core or infusion of the
complete cable with grease.

Applications:
Used as bare overhead transmission cable and as primary and secondary distribution cable. ACSR offers optimal
strength for line design. Variable steel core stranding enables desired strength to be achieved without sacrificing
ampacity.

Standards:
EN 50 189; EN 50 889; EN 50 182

Electrical and dimensional characteristics of Aluminum Conductors Steel Reinforced - AL1/ST1A

Wire Diameter Diameter Rated DC Final Coefficient Continuous
Mass per
Designation Areas (mm2) unit length resistance Modulus of of linear loading
(mm) (mm) strength
at 20°C Elasticity Expansion capacity (1)
Code Old code Al Steel Total Al Steel Al Steel Core Cond. kg/km kN /km N/mm2 1/K A
42-AL1/7-ST1A 42/6+1 42,4 7,1 49,5 6 1 3,00 3,00 3,00 9,00 171,2 15,27 0,6757 76000 18,6E-6 205

68-AL1/39-ST1A 68/12+7 67,7 39,5 107,2 12 7 2,68 2,68 8,04 13,40 495,8 56,52 0,4266 104000 15,3E-6 290

128-AL1/21-ST1A 128/26+7 127,6 20,9 148,5 26 7 2,50 1,95 5,85 15,9 516 46,79 0,2263 73000 18,6E-6 420

191-AL1/31-ST1A 191/26+7 191,2 31,1 222,3 26 7 3,06 2,38 7,14 19,4 771,6 67,05 0,151 73000 18,9E-6 545

212-AL1/49-ST1A 212/30+7 212,1 49,5 261,6 30 7 3,00 3,00 9,00 21,0 973,1 92,46 0,1363 80000 17,9E-6 585

265-AL1/43-ST1A 265/26+7 264,6 43,1 307,7 26 7 3,60 2,80 8,40 22,8 1068 91,48 0,1091 73000 18,9E-6 675

349-AL1/79-ST1A 349/30+19 349,2 78,9 428,1 30 19 3,85 2,30 11,50 26,9 1585,7 145,87 0,0828 79000 18,0E-6 810

382-AL1/49-ST1A 382/54+7 381,7 49,5 431,2 54 7 3,00 3,00 9,00 27,0 1442,5 121,3 0,0758 70000 19,4E-6 850

416-AL1/93-ST1A 416/30+19 415,6 93,3 508,9 30 19 4,20 2,50 12,50 29,3 1881,8 172,82 0,0696 79000 18,0E-6 910

434-AL1/56-ST1A 434/54+7 434,3 56,3 490,6 54 7 3,20 3,20 9,60 28,8 1641,3 133,59 0,0666 70000 19,4E-6 925

520-AL1/66-ST1A 520/54+19 519,5 65,8 585,3 54 19 3,50 2,10 10,50 31,5 1952,1 162,72 0,0556 70000 19,5E-6 1040

629-AL1/79-ST1A 629/54+19 628,6 78,9 707,5 54 19 3,85 2,30 11,50 34,6 2356,6 190,58 0,046 70000 19,5E-6 1175

748-AL1/93-ST1A 748/54+19 748,1 93,3 841,4 54 19 4,20 2,50 12,15 37,7 2799,3 226,03 0,0386 70000 19,5E-6 1315

859-AL1/109-ST1A 858/54+19 858,8 108,8 967,6 54 19 4,50 2,70 13,50 40,5 3226,9 261,43 0,0337 70000 19,5E-6 1440

Note: Direction of lay of external layer is right-hand (Z).

(1) - Reference values valid up to 50 Hz at a wind speed of 0,6 m/s and solar irradiation giving an initial ambient temperature of 35°C and a final conductor temperature of 80°C.

Compositions
6/1 wires 12/7 wires 26/7 wires 30/7 wires 54/7 wires

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Aluminium Low Voltage Aerial Bundled Conductors
Construction:
Voltage Round stranded and compacted aluminium conductors (phases/neutral).
0,6/1 kV Aluminium alloy messengers (neutral conductor) in several cross sections, namelly 54,6, 70, 80
and 95 mm2 can also be included in the bundle.
XLPE Insulation, UV resistant

Applications:
The aluminium aerial bundled conductors are mainly used for the low voltage distribution
networks, namely in the rural or suburban areas, due to several specific advantages, like:
- good network performance (low failure rate)
- possibility to perform repairs and interventions in the lines under tension
- reduced installation cost
- reduced forest fire risk
- particulary suitable for heavily polluted environments
- good resistance to acid rain salt spray

Standards:
HD 626 S1; NFC 33-209

Electrical and dimensional characteristics of the Aerial Bundled Conductors

DC
Diameter of Insulation Diameter on Bundle Weight resistance at Current Voltage
conductor (aprox.) thickness insulation (aprox.) Diameter (aprox. 20ºº0C Rating drop
Designation
(aprox.) (1) cos  = 0,8
Phase Neutral Phase Neutral Phase Neutral Phase Neutral
mm2 mm mm mm mm kg/km /km A V/A.km

2x16 4,8 4,8 1,2 1,2 7,4 7,4 14,8 134 1,91 1,91 93 3,98
2x16+2x1,5 4,8 4,8 1,2 1,2 7,4 7,4 16,8 175 1,20 1,20 93 3,98
Aerial Bundled

2x25 6,0 6,0 1,4 1,4 9,0 9,0 18,0 203 1,91 1,91 122 2,54
2x25+2x1,5 6,0 6,0 1,4 1,4 9,0 9,0 20,0 244 1,20 1,20 122 2,54
4x16 4,8 4,8 1,2 1,2 7,4 7,4 17,9 268 1,91 1,91 83 3,44
4x16+2x1,5 4,8 4,8 1,2 1,2 7,4 7,4 19,9 309 1,91 1,91 83 3,44
4x25 6,0 6,0 1,4 1,4 9,0 9,0 21,8 406 1,20 1,20 111 2,20
4x25+2x1,5 6,0 6,0 1,4 1,4 9,0 9,0 23,8 447 1,20 1,20 111 2,20
3x35+54,6 7,0 9,5 1,6 1,6 10,4 10,4 33,0 625 0,868 0,63 138 1,65
3x35+54,6+1x16 7,0 9,5 1,6 1,6 10,4 10,4 33,0 692 0,868 0,63 138 1,65
3x35+54,6+2x16 7,0 9,5 1,6 1,6 10,4 10,4 33,0 759 0,868 0,63 138 1,65
Aerial Bundled (Aluminium alloy neutral)

3x35+54,6+3x16 7,0 9,5 1,6 1,6 10,4 10,4 33,0 827 0,868 0,63 138 1,65
3x70+54,6 9,8 9,5 1,8 1,6 13,6 13,2 38,0 963 0,443 0,63 213 0,87
3x70+54,6+1x16 9,8 9,5 1,8 1,6 13,6 13,2 38,0 1030 0,443 0,63 213 0,87
3x70+54,6+2x16 9,8 9,5 1,8 1,6 13,6 13,2 38,0 1097 0,443 0,63 213 0,87
3x70+54,6+3x16 9,8 9,5 1,8 1,5 13,6 13,0 38,0 1164 0,443 0,63 213 0,87
3x70+70 9,8 10,2 1,8 1,5 13,6 13,0 41,0 996 0,443 0,50 213 0,87
3x70+70+1x16 9,8 10,2 1,8 1,5 13,6 13,0 41,0 1063 0,443 0,50 213 0,87
3x70+70+2x16 9,8 10,2 1,8 1,5 13,6 13,0 41,0 1130 0,443 0,50 213 0,87
3x70+70+3x16 9,8 10,2 1,8 1,5 13,6 13,0 41,0 1197 0,443 0,50 213 0,87
3x150+70 14,5 10,2 1,7 1,5 18,1 17,7 48,0 1688 0,206 0,50 344 0,46
3x150+70+1x16 14,5 10,2 1,7 1,5 18,1 17,7 48,0 1755 0,206 0,50 344 0,46
3x150+70+2x16 14,5 10,2 1,7 1,5 18,1 17,7 48,0 1822 0,206 0,50 344 0,46
3x150+70+3x16 14,5 10,2 1,7 1,5 18,1 17,7 48,0 1889 0,206 0,50 344 0,46

(1) The maximum beareable current values are refered to the following condictions:
- Permanent working condictions
- Temperature of in open air 30°C

Rating Factors:

Ambient air temperature 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 70

Coefficient 1,17 1,13 1,09 1,04 1,00 0,95 0,91 0,85 0,8 0,67 0,52

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 Aluminium or Copper Low Voltage Cables

Construction:
Aluminium conductors (solid/stranded, round/sector shaped)
XLPE insulation.
Polyester assembling tape
PVC bedding (armoured cables)
Double helix tape (multi core armoured cables) or aluminium tape (single core cables)
PVC outer sheath (LDPE sheath supplied on request)

Applications:
Power plants, underground distribution networks, industrial plants.
The solid conductor cables are particulary suitable for the low voltage circuits, between the
transformers and main distribution boards.
The cables can be installed in ducts or open air (the armoured versions are generally used in
undergruond circuits, directly buried in the soil).

Voltage Standards:
0,6/1 kV HD 603 S1; IEC 60502-1

Electrical and dimensional characteristics of Low Voltage Cables

Voltage
Diameter of Insulation thickness Diameter on Diameter Weight DC resistance at Current Rating (1)
Designation drop
conductor insulation of cable 200C
Phase Neutral Al air underground cos  = 0,8

mm2 mm mm mm mm kg/km /km A V/A.km

1x16 4,80 0,7 - 6,4 9,4 110 1,910 - 105 3,50

1x25 6,00 0,9 - 8,0 11,0 155 1,200 180 135 2,24
1x35 7,00 0,9 - 9,0 12,0 190 0,868 215 166 1,65
1x50 8,10 1,0 - 10,3 13,3 240 0,641 257 205 1,29
1x70 9,80 1,1 - 12,2 15,2 320 0,443 315 260 0,88
1x95 11,40 1,1 - 13,8 17,0 410 0,320 377 321 0,66
1x120 13,00 1,2 - 15,6 18,8 505 0,253 430 375 0,54
1x150 14,50 1,4 - 17,5 20,9 615 0,206 482 432 0,46
1 Core

1x185 16,40 1,6 - 19,8 23,2 750 0,164 545 500 0,38
1x240 18,50 1,7 - 22,1 25,7 950 0,125 640 603 0,32
1x300 20,80 1,8 - 24,6 28,4 1.185 0,100 725 697 0,27
1x400 23,60 2,0 - 27,8 31,8 1.490 0,078 835 829 0,22
1x500 26,80 2,2 - 31,4 35,8 1.850 0,061 950 963 0,19
1x630 30,60 2,4 - 35,6 40,4 2.310 0,125 1.035 1.050 0,16
3x35/16 7,00 0,9 0,7 9,0 23,3 675 0,868 134 122 1,63
3x50/25 8,10 1,0 0,9 10,3 26,0 862 0,641 160 149 1,22
3 Cores/Neutral

3x70/35 9,80 1,1 0,9 12,2 30,2 1.176 0,443 197 192 0,87
3x90/50 11,40 1,1 1,0 13,8 34,0 1.546 0,320 234 235 0,65
3x120/70 13,00 1,2 1,1 15,6 37,8 1.911 0,253 266 273 0,53
3x150/70 14,50 1,4 1,1 17,5 41,5 2.312 0,206 300 316 0,45
3x185/95 16,40 1,6 1,1 19,8 46,3 2.869 0,164 337 363 0,37
3x240/120 18,50 1,7 1,2 22,1 52,0 3.692 0,125 388 430 0,30
4x35 7,00 0,9 0,9 9,0 23,3 686 0,868 134 122 1,63
4x50 8,10 1,0 1,0 10,3 26,2 882 0,641 160 149 1,22
4x70 9,80 1,1 1,1 12,2 30,6 1.214 0,443 197 192 0,87
4x95 11,40 1,1 1,1 13,8 34,0 1.568 0,320 234 235 0,65
4 Cores

4x120 13,00 1,2 1,2 15,6 38,0 1.951 0,253 266 273 0,53
4x150 14,50 1,4 1,4 17,5 41,7 2.379 0,206 300 316 0,45
4x185 16,40 1,6 1,6 19,8 46,5 2.971 0,164 337 363 0,37
4x240 18,50 1,7 1,7 22,1 52,2 3.805 0,125 388 430 0,30

(1) The maximum beareable current values are refered to the following condictions:
- Permanent working condictions
- Temperature of in open air 30°C
- Temperature of the ground 20°C
- Depth of installation from 0,70 to 1,0 meter.

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 Aluminium or Copper Medium Voltage Cables
Construction de base:
Round stranded and compacted aluminium or copper conductors.
Voltage Inner semi-conducting layer.
6/10 (12) kV XLPE or HEPR insulation.
12/20 (24) kV Outer semi-conducting layer (strippable or full bonded ).
18/30 (36) kV Metallic screen (copper wires/copper tape).
Non-metallic outer sheath (PVC or PE).

Construction options:
Conductor water blocking (water swellable yarns).
Radial water blocking (water swellable tape).
Aluminium tape armoured (single core cables) or steel tape armour (three core cables).
Outer sheath:
- Halogen free flame retardant
- Co-extruded conductive layer over the sheath for special sheath testing

Applications:
Medium voltage transport and distribution networks, industrial plants, power plants, transformer
units, connection between overhead lines and transformers. The cables can be installed in ducts,
galleries, directly buried in the soil or in the open air. The armoured versions are particulary
suitable to be directly buried in the soil, when an extra mechanical protection is needed.

Standards :
IEC 60502-2; HD 620

Electrical and dimensional characteristics of the Cables (no armoured)

Diameter Diameter Outer Outer

Cross Insulation Approx. weight Capacitance Inductance Reactance Impedance Z90º C
of over Sheath diameter o

section thickness (kg/km) C L XL (/km)

conductor insulation thickness of cable

mm2 mm mm mm mm mm Al Cu μF/km mH/km /km Al Cu

35 7,0 15,9 1,8 22,0 540 755 0,23 0,399 0,125 1,12 0,68
50 8,1 17,0 1,8 23,1 605 900 0,25 0,381 0,120 0,83 0,50
Voltage 6/10 kV

70 9,8 18,7 1,8 24,8 710 1.130 0,29 0,362 0,114 0,36 0,36
95 11,4 20,3 1,8 26,4 825 1.405 0,32 0,347 0,109 0,42 0,27
120 13,0 21,9 1,8 28,0 940 1.670 0,35 0,337 0,106 0,34 0,22
150 14,5 3,4 23,4 1,9 29,7 1.070 1.975 0,38 0,327 0,103 0,28 0,19
185 16,4 25,3 1,9 31,6 1.225 2.350 0,41 0,320 0,101 0,23 0,16
240 18,5 27,4 2,0 33,9 1.455 2.930 0,46 0,310 0,097 0,19 0,14
300 20,8 29,7 2,1 36,4 1.720 3.560 0,50 0,300 0,094 0,16 0,12
400 23,6 32,5 2,2 39,4 2.035 4.390 0,55 0,290 0,091 0,14 0,11
500 26,8 35,7 2,3 42,8 2.435 5.520 0,62 0,281 0,088 0,12 0,10
35 7,0 20,1 1,8 26,2 720 930 0,17 0,427 0,134 1,12 0,68
50 8,1 21,2 1,8 27,3 790 1.080 0,18 0,411 0,129 0,83 0,51
70 9,8 22,9 1,8 29,0 905 1.325 0,20 0,390 0,123 0,36 0,36
Voltage 12/20 kV

95 11,4 24,5 1,9 30,8 1.045 1.625 0,22 0,376 0,118 0,43 0,27
120 13,0 26,1 2,0 32,6 1.185 1.915 0,24 0,366 0,115 0,34 0,23
150 14,5 5,5 27,6 2,0 34,1 1.310 2.210 0,26 0,355 0,111 0,29 0,19
185 16,4 29,5 2,1 36,2 1.495 2.620 0,28 0,343 0,108 0,24 0,17
240 18,5 31,6 2,1 38,3 1.725 3.200 0,31 0,331 0,104 0,19 0,14
300 20,8 33,9 2,2 40,8 2.005 3.845 0,34 0,320 0,101 0,16 0,13
400 23,6 36,7 2,3 43,8 2.340 4.695 0,37 0,309 0,097 0,14 0,12
500 26,8 39,9 2,4 47,2 2.765 5.850 0,41 0,299 0,094 0,12 0,11
35 7,0 25,1 1,9 31,4 975 1.190 0,13 0,462 0,145 1,12 0,68
50 8,1 26,2 2,0 32,7 1.070 1.360 0,14 0,444 0,140 0,83 0,51
70 9,8 27,9 2,0 34,4 1.200 1.620 0,16 0,425 0,134 0,37 0,37
Voltage 18/30 kV

95 11,4 29,5 2,1 36,2 1.350 1.930 0,17 0,407 0,128 0,43 0,28
120 13,0 31,1 2,1 37,8 1.490 2.220 0,19 0,392 0,123 Cu 0,35 0,23
150 14,5 8,0 32,6 2,2 39,5 1.650 2.550 0,20 0,380 0,119 0,29 0,20
185 16,4 34,5 2,2 41,4 1.830 2.960 0,22 0,367 0,115 0,24 0,17
240 18,5 36,6 2,3 43,7 2.100 3.575 0,23 0,354 0,111 0,20 0,15
300 20,8 38,9 2,4 46,2 2.400 4.240 0,25 0,342 0,108 0,17 0,13
400 23,6 41,7 2,5 49,2 2.760 5.115 0,28 0,330 0,104 0,14 0,12
500 26,8 44,9 2,6 52,6 3.215 6.300 0,31 0,318 0,100 0,13 0,11

Voltage Drop
Cross Resistance Current Rating (A)
(cos = 0,8)
Section
DC at 200C (/km) AC at 900C (/km) Underground (1) Air (2) V/A.km
(mm2) Al Cu Al Cu Al Cu Al Cu Al Cu
35 0,868 0,524 1,113 0,664 151 190 161 201 1,68 1,06
50 0,641 0,387 0,822 0,490 180 226 190 241 1,27 0,81
70 0,443 0,268 0,568 0,340 220 276 235 299 0,91 0,60
95 0,320 0,193 0,411 0,245 260 329 290 362 0,69 0,46
120 0,253 0,153 0,325 0,194 300 373 330 416 0,57 0,39
150 0,206 0,124 0,265 0,158 335 415 375 469 0,48 0,33
185 0,164 0,099 0,211 0,127 378 468 430 536 0,40 0,29
240 0,125 0,075 0,161 0,097 438 541 508 630 0,33 0,24
300 0,100 0,060 0,129 0,078 496 608 588 717 0,28 0,21
400 0,078 0,047 0,101 0,062 560 684 680 823 0,24 0,19
500 0,061 0,037 0,080 0,050 636 762 790 929 0,21 0,17
The currents and voltage drops are indicated for a 3 phase installation (3 cables in trefoil).
(1) - Maximum temperature of the ground 20°C; (2) - Maximum temperature in open air 30°C

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 Aluminium Medium Voltage Aerial Bundled Cables

Construction:
Round stranded and compacted aluminium or copper conductor.
Inner semi-conducting layer.
XLPE insulation.
Outer semi-conducting layer (strippable or full bonded ).
Metallic screen (copper tape).
Non-metallic outer sheath (PE or PVC).

Applications:
The medium voltage bundled cables are particularly suitable for overhead transport and
distribution networks in places were an underground network would be unrealisable (rocky soil,
forest and mountain areas).
This cables are also frequently used in temporary connections, as they can be easily installed and
Voltage removed. The overhead bundled cables are also an ideal solition for heavily polluted ar maritime
6/10 (12) kV environments, and they resist rather well to frost and low temperatures.
8,7/15 (17,5) kV
12/20 (24) kV
Standards:
18/30 (36) kV
IEC 60502-2; HD 620

Electric and Dimensional characteristics of the Cables

Approx. Outer Diameter (mm) Current in Voltage drop
Cross
open air
section Aerial Bundled (1)
(1)

(1) - Manufacture for 18/30 kV under order.

With 50 mm2 steel covered cable.
Other steel wire support sections may be supplied under request.
Maximum temperature in open air 30º C.
(2) - Currents and voltage drops are indicated for a 3 phase installation.

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 Aluminium or Copper High Voltage Cables

Construction:
Round stranded and compacted aluminium or copper conductor (longitudinal water sealing).
Inner semi-conducting layer.
XLPE insulation.
Outer semi-conducting layer.
Metallic screen (copper wires/copper tape).
Longitudinal water sealing of metallic screen.
Radial water sealing (Al-PE laminate or Cu-PE laminate).
Non-metallic outer sheath (PE or PVC).
- Halogen free flame retardant.
- Co-extruded conductive layer over the sheath for special sheath testing.

Rated voltage Applications:

26/45 kV High voltage transport and distribution networks, industrial plants, power plants, transformer
36/60 kV units. The cables can be installed in ducts, galleries, directly buried in the soil or in the open air.
64/110 kV
76/132 kV Standards:
87/150 kV IEC 60840; HD 632-S1

Electrical and Dimensional characteristics of the Cables

Inductance Short-circuit
Diameter of Insulation Diameter Outer Outer Capacitance L condictions kA (1 s)
Cross section Metallic Cable weight
conductor thickness over Sheath diameter C
of conductor Screen (kg/m) In metal
insulation thickness of cable In conductor(1) screen(2)

mm2 mm mm mm mm2 mm mm Al Cu μF/km mH/km Al Cu Cu

150 14,5 8,0 32,6 35 3,0 43,0 2,1 3,0 0,20 0,38 14,1 21,5
Voltage 26/45 kV

185 16,4 8,0 34,5 35 3,0 45,0 2,2 3,4 0,22 0,37 17,4 26,5
240 18,5 8,0 36,6 35 3,0 47,0 2,5 4,0 0,23 0,36 22,6 34,3
300 20,8 8,0 38,9 35 3,0 49,0 2,8 4,6 0,25 0,34 28,2 42,9
400 23,6 8,0 41,7 35 3,0 52,0 3,1 5,5 0,28 0,33 37,6 57,2 5,4
500 26,8 8,0 44,9 35 3,0 55,0 3,5 6,6 0,31 0,32 47,0 71,5
630 30,6 8,0 48,7 35 3,0 59,0 4,1 8,0 0,34 0,31 59,2 90,1
800 34,7 8,0 52,8 35 3,0 63,0 4,8 9,7 0,37 0,30 75,2 114,4
1000 39,3 8,0 57,4 35 3,0 68,0 5,5 11,7 0,41 0,29 94,0 143,0
150 14,5 9,0 35,0 35 3,0 46,0 2,2 3,1 0,19 0,39 14,1 21,5
185 16,4 9,0 36,9 35 3,0 48,0 2,4 3,5 0,20 0,38 17,4 26,5
Voltage 36/60 kV

240 18,5 9,0 39,0 35 3,0 50,0 2,6 4,1 0,22 0,37 22,6 34,3
300 20,8 9,0 41,3 35 3,0 52,0 2,9 4,7 0,24 0,35 28,2 42,9
400 23,6 9,0 44,1 35 3,0 55,0 3,2 5,6 0,26 0,34 37,6 57,2 5,4
500 26,8 9,0 47,3 35 3,0 58,0 3,7 6,7 0,28 0,33 47,0 71,5
630 30,6 9,0 51,1 35 3,0 62,0 4,2 8,2 0,31 0,32 59,2 90,1
800 34,7 9,0 55,2 35 3,0 66,0 4,9 9,8 0,34 0,31 75,2 114,4
1000 39,3 9,0 59,8 35 3,0 71,0 5,6 11,8 0,38 0,30 94,0 143,0
185 16,4 16,0 51,3 95 3,5 65,0 4,1 5,2 0,14 0,44 17,4 26,5
240 18,5 15,0 51,4 95 3,5 65,0 4,2 5,7 0,16 0,41 22,6 34,3
Voltage 64/110 kV

300 20,8 14,0 51,7 95 3,5 65,0 4,4 6,2 0,17 0,39 28,2 42,9
400 23,6 14,0 54,5 95 3,5 68,0 4,8 7,1 0,19 0,38 37,6 57,2
500 26,8 14,0 57,7 95 3,5 71,0 5,3 8,4 0,20 0,37 47,0 71,5 14,6
630 30,6 14,0 61,5 95 4,0 76,0 6,0 9,9 0,22 0,35 Cu 59,2 90,1
800 34,7 14,0 65,6 95 4,0 80,0 6,7 11,7 0,24 0,34 75,2 114,4
1000 39,3 14,0 70,2 95 4,0 85,0 7,6 13,7 0,27 0,33 94,0 143,0
1200 43,5 14,0 74,4 95 4,0 89,0 8,4 16,1 0,29 0,32 112,8 171,6
1600 51,0 14,0 81,9 95 4,0 97,0 10,1 20,2 0,33 0,31 150,4 228,8
240 18,5 18,0 57,4 95 4,0 72,0 4,9 6,4 0,14 0,44 22,6 34,3
Voltage 76/132 kV

300 20,8 17,0 57,7 95 4,0 72,0 5,1 6,9 0,15 0,41 28,2 42,9
400 23,6 16,0 58,5 95 4,0 73,0 5,3 7,6 0,17 0,39 37,6 57,2
500 26,8 16,0 61,7 95 4,0 76,0 5,8 8,9 0,19 0,38 47,0 71,5 14,6
630 30,6 16,0 65,5 95 4,0 80,0 6,4 10,4 0,20 0,37 59,2 90,1
800 34,7 16,0 69,6 95 4,0 84,0 7,2 12,1 0,22 0,35 75,2 114,4
1000 39,3 16,0 74,2 95 4,0 89,0 8,1 14,3 0,24 0,34 94,0 143,0
1200 43,5 16,0 78,4 95 4,0 93,0 9,0 16,7 0,26 0,33 112,8 171,6
1600 51,0 16,0 85,9 95 4,0 101,0 10,6 20,7 0,29 0,32 150,4 228,8
400 23,6 20,0 67,1 95 4,0 82,0 6,2 8,5 0,15 0,41 37,6 57,2
Voltage 87/150 kV

500 26,8 19,0 68,3 95 4,0 84,0 6,5 9,6 0,17 0,40 47,0 71,5
630 30,6 18,0 70,1 95 4,0 85,0 6,9 10,8 0,19 0,37 59,2 90,1
800 34,7 18,0 74,2 95 4,0 89,0 7,7 12,7 0,21 0,36 75,2 114,4 14,6
1000 39,3 18,0 78,8 95 4,0 94,0 8,6 14,8 0,22 0,35 94,0 143,0
1200 43,5 18,0 83,0 95 4,0 98,0 9,5 17,2 0,24 0,34 112,8 171,6
1600 51,0 18,0 90,5 95 4,0 106,0 11,2 21,3 0,27 0,32 150,4 228,8
(1) Values calculated according to IEC 949 based on a conductor temperature of 90°C.
(2) Values calculated according to IEC 949 based on a metallic screen temperature of 70°C before short-circuit.

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 Aluminium or Copper High Voltage Cables (cont.)
Characteristics of installation of the Cables:
- Ambient air temperature: 300C
- Laying depth: 1,2 m
- Ground temperature: 200C
- Ground thermal resistivity: 1,2 0K.m/W

Characteristics of use of the Cables:

- Permissible short circuit temperature: 2500C
- Permissible operating temperature : 900C
- Permissible screen temperature: 700C

Current Rating for XLPE Cable Systems (A)

Trefoil formation

Cables in Ground Cables in Air

Cross Mise à la terre des l’écrans
section
Cross Bonded Cross Bonded Cross Bonded Both ends
conductor
Al Cu Al Cu Al Cu Al Cu
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
mm 65 C 90 C 65 C 90 C 65 C 90 C 65 C 90 C 65 C 90 C 65 C 90 C 65 C 90 C 65 C 900C
Rated voltage 45-60 kV

150 242 292 310 374 242 292 310 374 254 347 327 444 254 347 327 444
185 273 328 351 424 273 328 351 419 288 395 371 508 288 395 371 508
240 319 383 406 488 314 383 401 488 342 469 435 601 342 469 435 596
300 360 433 460 551 355 428 451 547 391 537 498 688 391 532 493 679
400 410 492 519 629 406 488 506 615 459 625 581 796 454 620 566 781
500 469 565 588 711 460 556 570 688 532 727 664 918 522 718 644 893
630 533 643 661 797 519 629 629 770 615 845 762 1055 601 830 732 1020
800 602 725 729 889 579 706 693 848 708 972 859 1191 688 952 820 1147
1000 665 807 793 971 638 779 743 916 801 1103 957 1328 771 1074 903 1269
300 355 424 451 547 346 419 433 529 395 537 503 684 391 527 493 669
Rated voltage 64-150 kV

400 406 488 510 620 392 478 488 592 459 620 581 791 449 610 561 767
500 460 556 579 702 442 538 542 661 532 723 664 908 513 703 635 869
630 524 633 647 788 497 606 597 734 610 835 762 1045 591 810 713 986
800 592 715 720 875 551 674 652 802 703 962 854 1182 664 918 791 1103
1000 656 797 779 957 602 743 697 861 791 1089 947 1313 742 1030 864 1211
1200 702 857 907 1107 638 788 747 925 859 1186 1128 1553 801 1113 967 1357
1600 779 957 1021 1253 697 866 807 1012 977 1352 1309 1807 898 1255 1084 1533

Rating Factors:
Ground temperature,0C
Laying depth,
Rating factor
m Conductor temperature,0C 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

0,50 1,12 90 1,07 1,04 1,00 0,96 0,93 0,89 0,84 0,8
0,70 1,07 65 1,11 1,05 1,00 0,94 0,88 0,82 0,74 0,66
0,90 1,07
Ambient air temperature,0C
1,00 1,02
1,20 1,00 Air temperature,0C 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
1,50 0,97
Factor 1,18 1,13 1,10 1,05 1,00 0,95 0,90 0,85

Ground thermal resistivity

Thermal resistivity, 0Km/W 0,7 1,0 1,2 1,5 2,0 2,5 3,0

Factor 1,23 1,08 1,00 0,9 0,8 0,72 0,66

Number of groups
Distance “d” between
groups, mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
d 100 1,00 0,76 0,67 0,59 0,55 0,51 0,49 0,47
200 1,00 0,81 0,71 0,65 0,61 0,49 0,56 0,53
400 1,00 0,85 0,77 0,72 0,69 0,66 0,64 0,63
600 1,00 0,88 0,81 0,77 0,74 0,72 0,71 0,7
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