AERIAL

AERIAL

Australias cable spec

Olex offers a proud history of cable manufacturing

World leader in overhead transmission cables

Olex supports Australias position as a world leader in overhead

expertise, with more than half a century of

transmission line technology, based on more than 50 years of

experience in manufacturing bare overhead conductors.

experience in the industry. Olex offers market

Every Olex cable is subject to exacting quality control procedures,

ensuring rigid testing to relevant standards at every stage of

leadership in design, quality engineering

manufacture.
The extensive range of Olex bare overhead conductors includes

excellence, distribution and customer service.

internationally accepted conductor configurations. All-aluminium,

contemporary aluminium alloy and steel-reinforced conductor designs

Contents
Introduction

Bare Overhead Conductors

Type AAC

Type AAAC/1120

Hard Drawn Copper

Type ACSR/GZ

Type ACSR/AC

Type SC/GZ & SC/AC

Low Voltage Aerial Bundled Cables

10

LV XLPE Insulated 2/3/4 Core Aluminium

12

LV XLPE Insulated 2/3/4 Core Copper

13

PVC Insulated Single 2/3/4 Core Copper

14

Covered Conductors

16

Type CCT

17

High Voltage Aerial Bundled Cables

18

HV XLPE Non Metallic Screened ABC

21

HV XLPE Non Metallic Screened ABC HDPE

22

HV XLPE Metallic Screened ABC 6.35/11kV

23

HV XLPE Metallic Screened ABC 12.7/22kV

24

ialist
are manufactured to Australian Standards and specific customer

mechanical loads likely to be imposed by wind or ice, as well as

requirements, including most international standards.

by economic considerations.

Electrical, mechanical and cost considerations determine the

This catalogue presents the standard range of Olex overhead

selection of a conductor for a particular application. The values of

conductors and cables. Information on other power and industrial

resistance, inductance and, where applicable, capacitance, should

cable products is available from the Olex office in your state.

be such that voltage regulation, temperature rise and losses will be

within acceptable limits when the conductor is carrying the required
current load. On high voltage lines, radio interference characteristics
or corona losses often dictate the minimum diameters which may
be used. Conductor design and span lengths are also determined by

Bare Overhead Condu

Olex offers a number of materials meeting

Aluminium 1350 High purity electrical conductor (EC) grade

aluminium (alloy 1350) has a conductivity of 61% IACS and UTS

the requirements of both Australian and

of 160185MPa.
Aluminium alloy 1120 Olex alloy 1120 has a conductivity of 59% IACS

International Standards.

and UTS of 240250MPa and 4050% higher strength than a similar

conductor of EC grade material. 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.
Please note that Olex no longer offers alloy 6201 conductors, as they
have little, if any, practical advantage over alloy 1120. 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.
Copper Hard drawn copper wire produced from high conductivity alloy
110A has a conductivity of 97% IACS and UTS of 405460MPa.
Galvanised steel Galvanised steel wire made from fully-killed steel
with a carbon content of 0.6% has a UTS of 1.311.39GPa. It is

Properties of Materials
Unit

Aluminium

Aluminium
alloy 1120

Copper

Galvanised
steel

Aluminium-clad
steel

Density at 20C
8890
7800
6590
Conductivity at 20C
% IACS 61
59
97
10.1
20.3
Resistivity at 20C
.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
160185
230250
405460
13101390
12701340
Modulus of elasticity
GPa
68
68
124
193
162
Coefficient of linear expansion
per C 23.0 x 10 6
23.0 x 10 6
17 x 10 6
11.5 x 10 6
12.9 x 10 6
kg/m 3

2700

2700

If further technical information is required, an Olex Technical

Informative is available. Topics covered include:
Thermal characteristics

 air movement

 continuous current

 emissivity and solar

carrying capacity
 ambient temperature

absorption coefficients
 solar radiation

Electrical characteristics
 AC resistance

ctors

 inductive reactance

Physical and mechanical characteristics

 sag and tension

 thermal elongation

 everyday tension

 creep

 stress-strain characteristics

galvanised by either a hot dip or electrolytic process to give a zinc

provides additional protection against corrosion. Conductors

coating mass of 200260g/m .

incorporating aluminium-clad steel are more corrosion-resistant than

Aluminium-clad steel Aluminium-clad steel has an aluminium

those incorporating galvanised steel. Aluminium alloy 1120 conductors

cladding with a radial thickness not less than 5% of the overall wire

are becoming more popular as replacements for steel-reinforced

diameter. It has a conductivity of 20.3% IACS and UTS of

conductors in areas of high corrosion risk.

1.271.34GPa. Conductors incorporating aluminium-clad steel for

The exposed surface of aluminium wires can be specially treated

reinforcement have lower electrical resistance and provide better

to provide a dull, non-specular finish when conductors are required to

protection against corrosion than those using galvanised steel.

blend into the environment. Aluminium alloy 1120 conductors may be

Construction

identified by means of a blue thread incorporated within the conductor.

The wires in all bare conductors are stranded concentrically with

Packing

successive layers having an opposite direction of lay, the outermost

Conductor lengths are determined from a consideration of such factors as

layer being right-handed. When required, a larger central wire

physical drum dimensions, drum weights, span length and handling

(king wire) is included in a conductor. The diameter of this wire is

equipment.

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 a high melting point grease over the steel wires

Bare Conductors
Type AAC
Aluminium conductors manufactured to AS/NZS 1531.
Physical and Mechanical Performance Data
Conductor
codename

Stranding
and wire
diameter
no/mm

Nominal
overall
diameter
mm

Crosssectional
area
mm 2

Approximate
mass

Breaking
load

kg/km

kN

Leo
Leonids
Libra
Mars
Mercury
Moon
Neptune
Orion
Pluto
Saturn
Sirius
Taurus
Triton
Uranus
Ursula
Venus

7/2.50
7/2.75
7/3.00
7/3.75
7/4.50
7/4.75
19/3.25
19/3.50
19/3.75
37/3.00
37/3.25
19/4.75
37/3.75
61/3.25
61/3.50
61/3.75

7.50
8.25
9.00
11.3
13.5
14.3
16.3
17.5
18.8
21.0
22.8
23.8
26.3
29.3
31.5
33.8

34.4
41.6
49.5
77.3
111
124
158
183
210
262
307
337
409
506
587
673

94.3
113
135
211
304
339
433
503
576
721
845
924
1120
1400
1620
1860

5.71
6.72
7.98
11.8
16.9
18.9
24.7
28.7
31.9
42.2
48.2
51.3
62.2
75.2
87.3
97.2

Modulus
of elasticity

Product
code

GPa

Coefficient
of linear
expansion
x 10 6/C

65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
64
64
65
64
64
64
64

23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0

Leo
Leonids
Libra
Mars
Mercury
Moon
Neptune
Orion
Pluto
Saturn
Sirius
Taurus
Triton
Uranus
Ursula
Venus

Electrical Performance Data

Cond.
code
name

Leo
Leonids
Libra
Mars
Mercury
Moon
Neptune
Orion
Pluto
Saturn
Sirius
Taurus
Triton
Uranus
Ursula
Venus

DC
resist.
at 20C

Inductive
Continuous
reactance
Rural weathered
to 0.3m
Winter night
at 50Hz
Still
1m/s
2m/s
/km
air
wind
wind

current carrying capacity, A

/km

AC
resist.
at 50Hz
75C
/km

0.833
0.689
0.579
0.370
0.258
0.232
0.183
0.157
0.137
0.110
0.0940
0.0857
0.0706
0.0572
0.0493
0.0429

1.02
0.842
0.707
0.452
0.315
0.284
0.224
0.192
0.168
0.135
0.116
0.105
0.0872
0.0710
0.0616
0.0539

0.295
0.289
0.284
0.270
0.259
0.255
0.244
0.240
0.235
0.227
0.222
0.220
0.213
0.206
0.201
0.197

95
107
119
157
196
209
243
269
295
341
379
402
457
525
578
631

123
140
157
211
269
289
343
381
420
490
547
583
668
773
856
941

211
237
265
350
440
470
548
603
657
755
834
883
997
1137
1246
1356

245
276
308
408
511
546
636
699
762
875
975
1039
1190
1377
1524
1674

Summer noon
Still
1m/s
air
wind

190
213
237
311
388
413
479
525
570
651
716
756
849
962
1049
1137

2m/s
wind

225
253
281
369
461
492
570
625
679
776
854
902
1028
1188
1314
1442

Industrial weathered
Winter night
Still
1m/s
2m/s
air
wind
wind

Summer noon
Still
1m/s
air
wind

2m/s
wind

132
150
169
228
292
314
373
416
458
536
599
639
733
850
942
1036

88
99
110
143
176
188
216
238
260
299
331
350
396
52
495
539

222
249
277
364
453
483
559
612
665
759
834
880
1002
1158
1280
1405

216
243
272
361
454
486
568
626
683
786
869
921
1042
1191
1307
1424

250
282
314
417
524
560
653
719
784
901
1006
1071
1228
1422
1574
1730

186
209
232
304
378
403
465
510
553
630
692
730
818
925
1006
1089

Note Current ratings are based on the following conditions:

 Conductor temperature rise above ambient of 40C
 Ambient air temp. of 35C for summer noon or 10C for winter night
 Direct solar radiation intensity of 1000W/m 2 for summer noon or zero for winter night
 Diffuse solar radiation intensity of 100W/m 2 for summer noon or zero for winter night
 Ground reflectance of 0.2
 Emissivity of 0.5 for rural weathered conductor or 0.85 for industrial weathered conductor
 Solar absorption coefficient of 0.5 for rural weathered conductor or 0.85 for industrial
weathered conductor
Cross sections not to scale

Bare Conductors
Type AAAC/1120
Aluminium alloy 1120 conductors manufactured to AS/NZS 1531.
Physical and Mechanical Performance Data
Conductor
codename

Stranding
and wire
diameter
no/mm

Nominal
overall
diameter
mm

Crosssectional
area
mm 2

Approximate
mass

Breaking
load

Modulus
of elasticity

Product code

GPa

Coefficient
of linear
expansion
x 10 6/C

kg/km

kN

Chlorine
Chromium
Fluorine
Helium
Hydrogen
Iodine
Krypton
Lutetium
Neon
Nitrogen
Nobelium
Oxygen
Phosphorus
Selenium
Silicon
Sulfur

7/2.50
7/2.75
7/3.00
7/3.75
7/4.50
7/4.75
19/3.25
19/3.50
19/3.75
37/3.00
37/3.25
19/4.75
37/3.75
61/3.25
61/3.50
61/3.75

7.50
8.25
9.00
11.3
13.5
14.3
16.3
17.5
18.8
21.0
22.8
23.8
26.3
29.3
31.5
33.8

34.4
41.6
49.5
77.3
111
124
158
183
210
262
307
337
409
506
587
673

94.3
113
135
211
304
339
433
503
576
721
845
924
1120
1400
1620
1860

8.18
9.91
11.8
17.6
24.3
27.1
37.4
41.7
47.8
62.2
72.8
73.6
93.1
114
127
145

65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
64
64
65
64
64
64
64

23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0

Chlorine
Chromium
Fluorine
Helium
Hydrogen
Iodine
Krypton
Lutetium
Neon
Nitrogen
Nobelium
Oxygen
Phosphorus
Selenium
Silicon
Sulfur

Electrical Performance Data

Cond.
code
name

DC
resist.
at 20C
/km

Chlorine 0.864
Chromium 0.713
Fluorine 0.599
Helium
0.383
Hydrogen 0.266
Iodine
0.239
Krypton 0.189
Lutetium 0.163
Neon
0.142
Nitrogen 0.114
Nobelium 0.0973
Oxygen
0.0884
Phosphorus0.0731
Selenium 0.0592
Silicon
0.0511
Sulfur
0.0444

AC
resist.
at 50Hz
75C
/km

Inductive
Continuous
reactance
Rural weathered
to 0.3m
Winter night
at 50Hz
Still
1m/s
2m/s
/km
air
wind
wind

current carrying capacity, A

Summer noon
Still
1m/s
air
wind

2m/s
wind

Industrial weathered
Winter night
Still
1m/s
2m/s
air
wind
wind

Summer noon
Still
1m/s
air
wind

2m/s
wind

1.05
0.866
0.728
0.465
0.323
0.291
0.230
0.198
0.173
0.139
0.119
0.108
0.0897
0.0730
0.0634
0.0554

0.295
0.289
0.284
0.270
0.259
0.255
0.244
0.240
0.235
0.227
0.222
0.220
0.213
0.206
0.201
0.197

94
106
118
155
194
207
240
265
290
336
373
397
451
518
569
623

221
249
277
364
455
486
562
615
669
765
842
891
1013
1172
1295
1423

130
148
166
225
288
310
368
409
451
528
590
630
722
838
928
1021

87
98
108
141
74
185
213
234
256
295
326
346
391
446
488
532

219
246
273
358
447
477
551
603
655
748
822
870
988
1142
1262
1386

121
137
154
208
265
285
338
375
413
482
539
575
658
762
843
927

207
234
261
345
434
464
540
593
647
743
821
871
982
1120
1227
1336

241
272
303
401
504
539
627
688
750
861
961
1025
1172
1357
1501
1650

187
210
234
307
383
409
473
517
562
642
706
747
837
949
1034
1122

212
240
268
356
448
480
560
615
672
774
856
908
1026
1173
1287
1403

246
277
309
410
517
553
644
707
771
887
990
1057
1209
1401
1550
1705

183
206
229
300
373
398
459
502
545
621
682
721
807
912
992
1074

Note Current ratings are based on the following conditions:

 Conductor temperature rise above ambient of 40C
 Ambient air temp. of 35C for summer noon or 10C for winter night
 Direct solar radiation intensity of 1000W/m 2 for summer noon or zero for winter night
 Diffuse solar radiation intensity of 100W/m 2 for summer noon or zero for winter night
 Ground reflectance of 0.2
 Emissivity of 0.5 for rural weathered conductor or 0.85 for industrial weathered conductor
 Solar absorption coefficient of 0.5 for rural weathered conductor or 0.85 for industrial
weathered conductor
Cross sections not to scale

Bare Conductors
Hard Drawn Copper
Hard drawn copper conductors manufactured to AS/NZS 1746.
Physical and Mechanical Performance Data
Stranding
and wire

Crosssectional
area
mm 2

Approximate
mass

Breaking
load

Modulus
of elasticity

no/mm

Nominal
overall
diameter
mm

Product
code

GPa

Coefficient
of linear
expansion
x 10 6/C

kg/km

kN

7/1.00
7/1.25
7/1.75
7/2.00
7/2.75
19/1.75
19/2.00
7/3.50
7/3.75
37/1.75
19/2.75
19/3.00
37/2.50
37/2.75
37/3.00
61/2.75

3.00
3.75
5.25
6.00
8.25
8.75
10.0
10.5
11.3
12.3
13.8
15.0
17.5
19.3
21.0
24.8

5.50
8.59
16.8
22.0
41.6
45.7
59.7
67.4
77.3
89.0
113
134
182
220
262
362

49.3
76.9
151
197
375
413
538
607
696
806
1020
1210
1640
1990
2370
3290

2.32
3.59
6.89
8.89
16.2
18.3
23.6
25.4
28.8
35.6
43.1
50.8
70.3
83.9
98.9
138

120
120
120
120
120
118
118
120
120
117
118
118
117
117
117
117

17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0

ACUT35AA001
ACUT36AA001
ACUT37AA001
ACUT38AA001
ACUT39AA001
ACUT40AA001
ACUT41AA001
ACUT42AA001
ACUT63AA001
ACUT43AA001
ACUT44AA001
ACUT45AA001
ACUT46AA001
ACUT47AA001
ACUT48AA001
ACUT49AA001

Electrical Performance Data

Stranding
and wire

DC
resist.
at 20C

no/mm

/km

AC
resist.
at 50Hz
75C
/km

7/1.00
7/1.25
7/1.75
7/2.00
7/2.75
19/1.75
19/2.00
7/3.50
7/3.75
37/1.75
19/2.75
19/3.00
37/2.50
37/2.75
37/3.00
61/2.75

3.25
2.09
1.06
0.815
0.433
0.395
0.303
0.268
0.233
0.203
0.160
0.134
0.0996
0.0823
0.0691
0.0500

3.93
2.53
1.28
0.986
0.524
0.478
0.367
0.324
0.282
0.246
0.194
0.163
0.121
0.100
0.0846
0.0618

Inductive
Continuous
reactance
Rural weathered
to 0.3m
Winter night
at 50Hz
Still
1m/s
2m/s
/km
air
wind
wind

current carrying capacity, A

Summer noon
Still
1m/s
air
wind

2m/s
wind

Industrial weathered
Winter night
Still
1m/s
2m/s
air
wind
wind

Summer noon
Still
1m/s
air
wind

2m/s
wind

0.353
0.339
0.318
0.310
0.289
0.283
0.275
0.274
0.270
0.261
0.255
0.249
0.239
0.233
0.227
0.217

39
51
78
92
136
144
170
183
199
217
251
280
339
384
431
533

93
122
185
217
320
340
400
430
468
511
590
657
787
883
981
1193

49
66
104
124
190
203
242
262
288
318
374
423
523
598
676
847

37
48
73
86
126
133
156
167
181
197
226
250
300
339
378
463

92
121
183
215
316
335
394
423
460
502
579
645
771
864
959
1164

47
62
97
116
176
188
225
243
267
294
344
388
479
547
618
772

85
112
171
202
300
319
377
406
443
485
563
629
758
854
952
1162

99
131
200
235
350
371
438
472
515
564
653
730
879
989
1102
1376

79
103
156
183
270
286
337
362
394
430
496
552
661
742
823
996

86
114
175
206
308
327
388
418
456
500
581
650
786
887
991
1213

101
133
203
239
356
379
448
482
526
577
670
748
903
1018
1136
1419

78
102
154
180
265
281
330
354
385
420
484
538
642
719
796
961

Note Current ratings are based on the following conditions:

 Conductor temperature rise above ambient of 40C
 Ambient air temp. of 35C for summer noon or 10C for winter night
 Direct solar radiation intensity of 1000W/m 2 for summer noon or zero for winter night
 Diffuse solar radiation intensity of 100W/m 2 for summer noon or zero for winter night
 Ground reflectance of 0.2
 Emissivity of 0.5 for rural weathered conductor or 0.85 for industrial weathered conductor
 Solar absorption coefficient of 0.5 for rural weathered conductor or 0.85 for industrial
weathered conductor
Cross sections not to scale

Bare Conductors
Type ACSR/GZ
Aluminium conductors, galvanised steel reinforced manufactured to AS/NZS 3607.
Physical and Mechanical Performance Data
Conductor
codename

Stranding and wire

diameter no/mm

Almond
Apricot
Apple
Banana
Cherry
Grape
Lemon
Lychee
Lime
Mango
Orange
Olive
Pawpaw
Quince
Raisin
Sultana
Walnut

Aluminium

Steel

Nominal
overall
diameter
mm

6/2.50
6/2.75
6/3.00
6/3.75
6/4.75
30/2.50
30/3.00
30/3.25
30/3.50
54/3.00
54/3.25
54/3.50
54/3.75
3/1.75
3/2.50
4/3.00
4/3.75

1/2.50
1/2.75
1/3.00
1/3.75
7/1.60
7/2.50
7/3.00
7/3.25
7/3.50
7/3.00
7/3.25
7/3.50
19/2.25
4/1.75
4/2.50
3/3.00
3/3.75

7.5
8.3
9.0
11.3
14.3
17.5
21.0
22.8
24.5
27.0
29.3
31.5
33.8
5.3
7.5
9.0
11.3

Crosssectional
area
mm 2

Approximate
mass

Breaking
load

Modulus
of elasticity

Product
code

GPa

Coefficient
of linear
expansion
x 10 6/C

kg/km

kN

34.4
41.6
49.5
77.3
120
182
262
307
356
431
506
587
672
16.8
34.4
49.5
77.3

119
144
171
268
402
677
973
1140
1320
1440
1690
1960
2240
95
195
243
380

10.5
12.6
14.9
22.7
33.4
63.5
90.4
105
122
119
137
159
178
12.7
24.4
28.3
43.9

83
83
83
83
80
88
88
88
88
78
78
78
77
136
136
119
119

19.3
19.3
19.3
19.3
19.9
18.4
18.4
18.4
18.4
19.9
19.9
19.9
20.0
13.9
13.9
15.2
15.2

Almond
Apricot
Apple
Banana
Cherry
Grape
Lemon
Lychee
Lime
Mango
Orange
Olive
Pawpaw
Quince
Raisin
Sultana
Walnut

Electrical Performance Data

Cond.
code
name

Almond
Apricot
Apple
Banana
Cherry
Grape
Lemon
Lychee
Lime
Mango
Orange
Olive
Pawpaw
Quince
Raisin
Sultana
Walnut

DC
resist.
at 20C
/km

AC
resist.
at 50Hz
75C
/km

Inductive
reactance
to 0.3m
at 50Hz
/km

Winter night
Still
1m/s
air
wind

Continuous current carrying capacity, A

Rural weathered
Summer noon
2m/s
Still
1m/s
wind
air
wind

0.975
0.805
0.677
0.433
0.271
0.196
0.136
0.116
0.100
0.0758
0.0646
0.0557
0.0485
3.25
1.59
0.897
0.573

1.31
1.08
0.910
0.582
0.367
0.263
0.167
0.142
0.123
0.0955
0.0816
0.0705
0.0615
4.37
2.14
1.21
0.770

0.296
0.290
0.285
0.271
0.256
0.240
0.228
0.223
0.219
0.212
0.207
0.202
0.198
0.346
0.324
0.302
0.288

108
123
138
187
259
330
441
493
548
648
724
804
885
53
85
120
161

186
209
233
309
416
513
680
752
826
960
1061
1165
1270
93
145
203
269

216
244
272
359
483
598
787
879
976
1147
1282
1421
1563
108
169
236
312

84
95
107
141
191
238
307
341
377
443
492
543
595
42
66
91
121

167
188
209
274
364
449
586
645
706
816
898
981
1065
85
131
181
238

2m/s
wind

Industrial weathered
Winter night
Still
1m/s
2m/s
air
wind
wind

Summer noon
Still
1m/s
air
wind

2m/s
wind

198
223
248
326
434
531
698
769
843
991
1106
1225
1347
100
155
215
283

116
131
148
201
280
361
482
540
601
711
796
884
974
56
91
129
175

79
89
98
129
171
211
269
298
328
383
424
466
508
40
61
84
111

196
220
244
321
426
520
682
751
823
966
1078
1194
1312
99
153
212
279

190
215
240
318
430
532
707
783
862
1003
1110
1220
1333
95
149
208
277

220
248
277
367
495
614
811
906
1007
1183
1323
1466
1614
110
172
241
319

164
184
205
268
354
436
567
623
681
786
863
941
1020
83
129
178
233

Note Current ratings are based on the following conditions:

 Conductor temperature rise above ambient of 40C
 Ambient air temp. of 35C for summer noon or 10C for winter night
 Direct solar radiation intensity of 1000W/m 2 for summer noon or zero for winter night
 Diffuse solar radiation intensity of 100W/m 2 for summer noon or zero for winter night
 Ground reflectance of 0.2
 Emissivity of 0.5 for rural weathered conductor or 0.85 for industrial weathered conductor
 Solar absorption coefficient of 0.5 for rural weathered conductor or 0.85 for industrial
weathered conductor
Cross sections not to scale

Bare Conductors
Type ACSR/AC
Aluminium conductors, aluminium-clad steel reinforced manufactured to AS/NZS 3607.
Physical and Mechanical Performance Data
Conductor
codename

Stranding and
wire diameter
no/mm
Aluminium
Steel

Nominal
overall
diameter
mm

Crosssectional
area
mm 2

Approximate
mass

Breaking
load

Modulus
of elasticity

kg/km

kN

Angling
Aquatics
Archery
Baseball
Bowls
Cricket
Darts
Dice
Diving
Golf
Gymnastics
Hurdles
Lacrosse
Skating
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis

6/2.50
6/2.75
6/3.00
6/3.75
6/4.75
30/2.50
30/3.00
30/3.25
30/3.50
54/3.00
54/3.25
54/3.50
54/3.75
3/1.75
3/2.50
4/3.00
4/3.75

7.5
8.3
9.0
11.3
14.3
17.5
21.0
22.8
24.5
27.0
29.3
31.5
33.8
5.3
7.5
9.0
11.3

34.4
41.6
49.5
77.3
120
182
262
307
356
431
506
587
672
16.8
34.4
49.5
77.3

113
137
163
254
385
636
913
1070
1240
1380
1620
1880
2150
83
171
218
340

10.6
12.7
15.1
22.3
32.7
64.4
91.6
106
122
120
139
159
180
12.3
24.9
28.9
42.6

1/2.50
1/2.75
1/3.00
1/3.75
7/1.60
7/2.50
7/3.00
7/3.25
7/3.50
7/3.00
7/3.25
7/3.50
19/2.25
4/1.75
4/2.50
3/3.00
3/3.75

Product
code

GPa

Coefficient
of linear
expansion
x 10 6/C

79
79
79
79
76
82
82
82
82
75
75
75
74
119
119
106
106

20.1
20.1
20.1
20.1
20.6
19.4
19.4
19.4
19.4
20.6
20.6
20.6
20.7
15.3
15.3
16.5
16.5

Angling
Aquatics
Archery
Baseball
Bowls
Cricket
Darts
Dice
Diving
Golf
Gymnastics
Hurdles
Lacrosse
Skating
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis

Electrical Performance Data

Cond.
code
name

DC
resist.
at 20C
/km

Angling
0.923
Aquatics 0.763
Archery
0.641
Baseball 0.410
Bowls
0.259
Cricket
0.182
Darts
0.126
Dice
0.108
Diving
0.0928
Golf
0.0726
Gymnastics0.0619
Hurdles
0.0533
Lacrosse 0.0465
Skating
2.75
Soccer
1.34
Swimming 0.807
Tennis
0.517

AC
resist.
at 50Hz
75C
/km

Inductive
reactance
to 0.3m
at 50Hz
/km

Continuous
Rural weathered
Winter night
Still
1m/s
2m/s
air
wind
wind

current carrying capacity, A

Summer noon
Still
1m/s
air
wind

1.24
1.03
0.861
0.551
0.352
0.245
0.155
0.133
0.114
0.0915
0.0782
0.0675
0.0590
3.70
1.80
1.08
0.695

0.296
0.290
0.285
0.271
0.256
0.240
0.228
0.223
0.219
0.212
0.207
0.202
0.198
0.346
0.324
0.302
0.288

111
126
141
192
265
342
458
511
569
662
740
821
904
57
92
127
170

87
98
109
145
195
246
319
354
391
452
503
555
607
46
72
96
127

191
215
240
318
425
532
706
779
857
980
1084
1190
1297
101
158
214
283

222
250
279
369
494
620
817
911
1013
1172
1309
1452
1596
118
184
249
329

172
193
215
282
372
465
609
668
732
834
917
1003
1088
92
143
191
251

2m/s
wind

Industrial weathered
Winter night
Still
1m/s
2m/s
air
wind
wind

Summer noon
Still
1m/s
air
wind

2m/s
wind

204
229
255
335
444
554
725
797
875
1012
1130
1252
1375
109
169
227
298

119
136
152
207
286
374
501
560
624
726
813
903
995
61
99
136
184

81
91
100
133
175
219
280
309
340
392
433
476
519
43
67
89
116

201
226
251
329
436
540
709
779
854
987
1101
1220
1339
108
167
224
293

195
221
246
327
440
555
735
812
895
1024
1134
1247
1361
103
162
219
291

226
255
285
378
506
637
842
939
1045
1208
1351
1499
1648
120
188
254
336

169
189
210
276
362
452
589
646
707
803
882
962
1042
91
140
187
245

Note Current ratings are based on the following conditions:

 Conductor temperature rise above ambient of 40C
 Ambient air temp. of 35C for summer noon or 10C for winter night
 Direct solar radiation intensity of 1000W/m 2 for summer noon or zero for winter night
 Diffuse solar radiation intensity of 100W/m 2 for summer noon or zero for winter night
 Ground reflectance of 0.2
 Emissivity of 0.5 for rural weathered conductor or 0.85 for industrial weathered conductor
 Solar absorption coefficient of 0.5 for rural weathered conductor or 0.85 for industrial
weathered conductor
Cross sections not to scale

Bare Conductors
Type SC/GZ & SC/AC
Galvanised steel conductors manufactured to AS 1222.1
and aluminium-clad steel conductors manufactured to AS/NZS 1222.2
SC/GZ
Stranding
and wire
diameter

Nominal
overall
diameter

CrossApprox.
sectional mass
area

Breaking
load

Modulus Coeff.
of
of linear
elasticity expan.
GPa

DC
resistance
/km
At
At
x 10 6/C 20C
75C

no/mm

mm

mm 2

kg/km

kN

3/2.00
3/2.75
7/2.00
7/2.75
7/3.25
7/3.75
19/2.00
19/2.75
19/3.25

4.3
5.9
6.0
8.3
9.8
11.3
10.0
13.8
16.3

9.43
17.8
22.0
41.6
58.1
77.3
59.7
113
158

74
140
173
328
458
609
473
894
1250

Winter night
Still
1m/s
air
wind

Summer noon
2m/s
Still
wind
air

1m/s
wind

2m/s
wind

11.7
22.2
26.0
49.0
68.7
91.3
70.5
133
186

189
189
187
187
187
187
184
184
184

11.5
11.5
11.5
11.5
11.5
11.5
11.5
11.5
11.5

21
31
35
54
67
81
69
105
133

43
63
71
106
131
156
134
199
247

34
49
55
82
100
119
102
150
186

40
58
66
97
119
141
121
179
221

Stranding
and wire
diameter

Nominal
overall
diameter

CrossApprox.
sectional mass
area

Breaking
load

Modulus Coeff.
of
of linear
elasticity expan.

no/mm

mm

mm 2

kg/km

kN

GPa

3/2.75
3/3.00
3/3.25
3/3.75
7/2.75
7/3.00
7/3.25
7/3.75
7/4.25
19/2.75
19/3.00
19/3.25
19/3.75
19/4.25

5.9
6.5
7.0
8.1
8.3
9.0
9.8
11.3
12.8
13.8
15.0
16.3
18.8
21.3

17.82
21.21
24.89
33.12
41.58
49.48
58.07
77.28
99.33
112.9
134.3
157.6
209.8
269.6

118
141
165
220
277
330
387
515
662
755
899
1060
1410
1800

22.7
27.0
31.6
39.3
50.1
59.7
69.9
86.9
105
136
162
189
236
286

159
159
159
159
157
157
157
157
157
155
155
155
155
155

20
11
8.7
4.6
3.3
2.5
3.2
1.7
1.2

25
14
11
5.7
4.1
3.1
4.0
2.1
1.5

Continuous current carrying capacity, A

37
54
61
91
113
134
115
171
213

17
25
28
41
51
60
52
76
94

Product
code

GALSTEEL
GALSTEEL
GALSTEEL
GALSTEEL
GALSTEEL
GALSTEEL
GALSTEEL
GALSTEEL
GALSTEEL

3/2.00
3/2.75
7/2.00
7/2.75
7/3.25
7/3.75
19/2.00
19/2.7
19/3.25

SC/AC

x 10 6/C

DC
resistance
/km
At
At
20C
75C

Winter night
Still
1m/s
air
wind

2m/s
wind

Summer noon
Still
1m/s
air
wind

2m/s
wind

12.9
12.9
12.9
12.9
12.9
12.9
12.9
12.9
12.9
12.9
12.9
12.9
12.9
12.9

4.80
4.02
3.42
2.58
2.06
1.73
1.47
1.11
0.864
0.764
0.642
0.545
0.411
0.320

48
54
60
72
81
91
102
123
145
158
178
200
244
291

97
108
120
143
161
179
198
237
277
300
335
371
443
519

38
42
47
56
63
70
77
92
107
116
129
142
172
203

90
100
110
131
148
164
181
215
251
272
302
334
397
462

5.75
4.82
4.10
3.09
2.47
2.07
1.76
1.33
1.04
0.915
0.769
0.653
0.492
0.383

Continuous current carrying capacity, A

83
93
103
123
138
154
170
204
238
259
288
320
382
448

Product code

76
84
93
111
124
138
153
181
211
228
54
280
333
387

ALCLAD3/2.75
ALCLAD3/3.00
ALCLAD3/3.25
ALCLAD3/3.75
ALCLAD7/2.75
ALCLAD7/3.00
ALCLAD7/3.25
ALCLAD7/3.75
ALCLAD7/4.25
ALCLAD19/2.75
ALCLAD19/3.00
ALCLAD19/3.25
ALCLAD19/3.75
ALCLAD19/4.25

Note The electrical performance characteristics shown above do not take magnetic effects
into consideration and are therefore only approximate. Current ratings are based on the
following conditions:
 Conductor temperature rise above ambient of 40C
 Ambient air temp. of 35C for summer noon or 10C for winter night
 Direct solar radiation intensity of 1000W/m 2 for summer noon or zero for winter night
 Diffuse solar radiation intensity of 100W/m 2 for summer noon or zero for winter night
 Ground reflectance of 0.2
 Emissivity and solar absorption coefficient of the conductor surface, 0.5
Cross sections not to scale

Low Voltage Aerial Bund

AS/NZS 3560 specifies the requirements of Aerial

Conductor
All four conductors are manufactured from high conductivity high

Bundled Cables with XLPE insulation for use up to

purity aluminium alloy 1350 and are stranded circular compacted.

Based on extensive development testing and production research,

0.6/1kV. It is a result of considerable deliberation

the surface of the conductor is specially treated to improve adhesion

of the insulation to the conductor. This is important because the

among supply authorities and manufacturers

installed cable tension is completely provided by this adhesion

or friction between the conductor and the insulation.

seeking to improve on the overseas standard,

Insulation
The insulation consists of X-90UV, a cross-linked polyethylene with

and features unique tests to verify superior field

a minimum of 2% carbon black to provide adequate protection from

ultraviolet radiation. This material is far superior to PVC, in its ability

service performance.

to withstand higher operating temperatures, is more robust during

installation, and has much better (higher) insulation resistance values.

10

In the fully supported LV ABC system tension is

shared equally by all four conductors. This has
distinct advantages, one obvious benefit being higher
working and operating tensions.

led Cables

LV ABC at suspension clamp and at strain point

For improved characteristics in fire or overload situations, X-FP-90

The cores

insulation is available. For this application, Olex uses a highly filled

Each phase core is marked with numerals 1, 2 or 3 and with one rib,

XLPE with greater levels of carbon black and other fillers.

two ribs or three ribs to denote the three phases. The neutral core

Both insulation types are tested at 80C with a special adhesion test

carries equally spaced ribs right round the circumference. These ribs

that simulates the conditions prevailing under tension at strain clamps

facilitate identification of the phases and the neutral even when

to ensure no failure of insulation adhesion occurs in the field. X-FP-90

numerals cannot be properly seen due to bad light. Alternative

insulated cables are additionally tested at the higher temperature

identification means, using coloured extruded stripes, are also available.

of 120C, and are also subjected to a heat radiation test that simulates

To expedite ascertaining the approximate length of cable left on the

conditions prevalent in bush fires. The X-90UV material used by Olex

drum, sequential six-digit numerals are marked on one active core at

passes the criteria test at 105C which provides our customer with

one metre intervals. Drum lengths start at any number with the lowest

a further safety margin over the Standard.

number near the end at the drum barrel.

Proper carbon black dispersion is even more important than carbon

The cores are laid up in a bundle with a left hand lay. Rating of LV ABC

black content and Olex has developed special processing procedures

is based on a conductor operating temperature of 80C.

to ensure adequate protection from UV radiation. Both X-90UV and

X-FP-90 compounds are tested for carbon black content and dispersion.

11

LV XLPE Insulated Aerial Bundled

Cables 2/3/4 Core Aluminium
0.6/1kV XLPE (X-90) insulated, aerial bundled cables (service and mains cables) to AS/NZS 3560.
Hard drawn aluminium conductors.
Physical Data
Nominal
conductor area
mm 2

2 Core
16
25
35
50
95
3 Core
25
35
50
4 Core
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150

Nominal conductor
diameter
mm

Average insulation
thickness
mm

Nominal diameter
over insulation
mm

Nominal diameter
over laid-up cores
mm

Approximate
mass
kg/km

Product code

4.7
5.9
6.9
8.1
11.4

1.3
1.3
1.3
1.5
1.7

7.4
8.6
9.6
11.2
14.9

14.8
17.2
19.3
22.3
29.8

130
190
250
340
640

XDAB15AA002
XDAB17AA002
XDAB18AA002
XDAB19AA002
XDAB22AA002

5.9
6.9
8.1

1.3
1.3
1.5

8.6
9.6
11.2

18.5
20.8
24.1

290
370
510

XDAB17AA003
XDAB18AA003
XDAB19AA003

4.7
5.9
6.9
8.1
9.7
11.4
12.8
14.2

1.3
1.3
1.3
1.5
1.5
1.7
1.7
1.7

7.4
8.6
9.6
11.2
12.8
14.9
16.3
17.7

17.8
20.8
23.2
27.0
30.8
36.0
39.3
42.8

270
390
500
670
930
1280
1570
1890

XDAB15AA004
XDAB17AA004
XDAB18AA004
XDAB19AA004
XDAB20AA004
XDAB22AA004
XDAB23AA004
XDAB24AA004

Performance Data
Nominal DC
conductor resist.
area
at 20C
mm 2

2 Core
16
25
35
50
95
3 Core
25
35
50
4 Core
16
25
35
50
70
95
120
150

/km

AC
resist.
at 50Hz
80C
/km

Inductive Voltage
reactance drop
at 50Hz
at 50Hz
80C
/km
mV/A.m

Continuous current rating, A

Still
air

1m/s
wind

2m/s
wind

Fault
current
rating
kA for
1s

1.91
1.20
0.868
0.641
0.320

2.37
1.49
1.08
0.796
0.398

0.094
0.089
0.086
0.086
0.080

4.75
2.99
2.16
1.60
0.812

49
64
78
94
140

78
105
125
150
230

91
120
145
180
275

1.20
0.868
0.641

1.49
1.08
0.796

0.089
0.086
0.086

2.99
2.16
1.60

59
72
88

97
120
140

1.91
1.20
0.868
0.641
0.443
0.320
0.253
0.206

2.37
1.49
1.08
0.796
0.551
0.398
0.315
0.257

0.10
0.097
0.094
0.093
0.088
0.087
0.085
0.084

4.11
2.59
1.87
1.39
0.966
0.706
0.566
0.468

44
59
72
88
110
135
155
180

74
97
120
140
175
215
250
280

Minimum
bending radius
(installed) mm

Rec. tension
Highest
Max
everyday working
tension
tension
kN
kN

Core

Cable

Min.
breaking
load of
cable
kN

Modulus
of
elasticity

Coeff.
of linear
expansion

GPa

x10 6/C

1.4
2.2
3.1
4.1
8.3

30
35
60
65
90

90
100
120
130
270

4.4
7.0
9.8
14.0
26.6

0.79
1.26
1.76
2.52
4.79

1.23
1.96
2.74
3.92
7.45

59
59
59
59
56

23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0

115
135
165

2.2
3.1
4.1

35
60
65

110
120
140

10.5
14.7
21.0

1.89
2.65
3.78

2.94
4.12
5.88

59
59
59

23.0
23.0
23.0

86
115
135
165
205
255
300
345

1.4
2.2
3.1
4.1
6.0
8.3
10.5
12.9

30
35
60
65
75
90
100
110

110
120
140
160
280
320
350
390

8.8
14.0
19.6
28.0
39.2
53.2
67.2
84.0

1.58
2.52
3.53
5.04
7.06
9.58
12.1
15.1

2.46
3.92
5.49
7.84
11.0
14.9
18.8
23.5

59
59
59
59
56
56
56
56

23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0

Note Voltage drops are single-phase for 2 & 3 core cables and three-phase for 4 core
cables. Continuous current ratings are based on an ambient temperature of 40C, maximum
conductor temperature of 80C and solar radiation intensity of 1000W/m 2. Ratings for 2 & 3
core cables are based on all cores fully loaded. Ratings for 4 core cables are based on
a lightly loaded neutral. Fault current ratings are based on initial and final conductor
temperatures of 80C and 210C respectively.
An improved performance grade of XLPE (X-FP-90) designed to provide improved circuit
integrity when subjected to the heat radiation effects of a bush fire or overload conditions
is available as an option.

12

LV XLPE Insulated Aerial Bundled

Cables 2/3/4 Core Copper
0.6/1kV XLPE (X-90) insulated aerial bundled cables (service cables) to AS/NZS 5000.1.
Hard drawn copper conductors.
Physical Data
Nominal
conductor
area
mm 2

2 Core
6
10
16
3 Core
6
10
16
4 Core
6
10
16

Number and
nominal
diameter
of wires
no/mm

Nominal
conductor
diameter

Average
insulation
thickness

Nominal
diameter
over laid-up
cores
mm

Approximate
mass

mm

Nominal
diameter
over
insulation
mm

mm

7/1.04
7/1.35
7/1.70

Product code

3.1
4.1
5.1

1.3
1.3
1.3

5.8
6.8
7.8

11.7
13.5
15.6

150
230
350

XDAT11AA002
XDAT13AA002
XDAT15AA002

7/1.04
7/1.35
7/1.70

3.1
4.1
5.1

1.3
1.3
1.3

5.8
6.8
7.8

12.6
14.6
16.9

220
340
520

XDAT11AA003
XDAT13AA003
XDAT15AA003

7/1.04
7/1.35
7/1.70

3.1
4.1
5.1

1.3
1.3
1.3

5.8
6.8
7.8

14.1
16.3
18.9

290
460
690

XDAT11AA004
XDAT13AA004
XDAT15AA004

kg/km

Performance Data
Nominal DC
conductor resist.
area
at 20C
mm 2

2 Core
6
10
16
3 Core
6
10
16
4 Core
6
10
16

/km

AC
resist.
at 50Hz
80C
/km

Inductive Voltage
reactance drop
at 50Hz
at 50Hz
80C
/km
mV/A.m

Continuous current rating, A

Minimum
bending radius
(installed) mm

2m/s
wind

Fault
current
rating
kA for
1s

Still
air

1m/s
wind

3.17
1.88
1.18

3.89
2.31
1.45

0.11
0.098
0.092

7.79
4.62
2.91

36
48
64

3.17
1.88
1.18

3.89
2.31
1.45

0.11
0.098
0.092

7.79
4.62
2.91

3.17
1.88
1.18

3.89
2.31
1.45

0.11
0.11
0.10

6.75
4.00
2.52

Min.
breaking
load of
cable
kN

Rec. tension
Highest
Max
everyday working
tension
tension
kN
kN

Modulus
of
elasticity

Coeff.
of linear
expansion

GPa

x10 6/C

56
77
100

66
90
120

0.8
1.4
2.2

25
25
30

70
80
95

4.6
7.8
11.8

0.84
1.41
2.13

1.30
2.20
3.32

112
112
112

17.0
17.0
17.0

32
44
58

54
73
96

62
84
110

0.8
1.4
2.2

25
25
30

75
90
100

7.0
11.8
17.8

1.25
2.12
3.20

1.95
3.29
4.97

112
112
112

17.0
17.0
17.0

32
44
58

54
73
96

62
84
110

0.8
1.4
2.2

25
25
30

85
100
110

9.3
15.7
23.7

1.67
2.82
4.26

2.60
4.39
6.63

112
112
112

17.0
17.0
17.0

Core

Cable

Note Voltage drops are single-phase for 2 & 3 core cables and three-phase for 4 core
cables. Continuous current ratings are based on an ambient temperature of 40C, maximum
conductor temperature of 80C and solar radiation intensity of 1000W/m 2. Ratings for 2 & 3
core cables are based on all cores fully loaded. Ratings for 4 core cables are based on
a lightly loaded neutral. Fault current ratings are based on initial and final conductor
temperatures of 80C and 220C respectively.

13

PVC Insulated Aerial Cables

Single/2/3 Core Copper
0.6/1kV PVC insulated aerial cables to AS/NZS 5000.1.
Hard drawn copper conductors.
Physical Data
Nominal
conductor
area
mm 2

Single Core
6
10
16
25
35
50
70
2 Core
6
10
16
25
3 Core
6
10
16

Number and
nominal
diameter
of wires
no/mm

Nominal
conductor
diameter

Average
insulation
thickness

Nominal
diameter
over insulation

Approximate
mass

mm

mm

mm

kg/km

7/1.04
7/1.35
7/1.70
19/1.35
19/1.53
19/1.78
19/2.14

3.1
4.1
5.1
6.8
7.7
8.9
10.7

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.2
1.2
1.4
1.4

5.3
6.2
7.2
9.3
10.2
11.9
13.7

80
120
180
300
370
510
710

BAAT11AA001
BAAT13AA001
BAAT15AA001
BAAT17AA001
BAAT18AA001
BAAT19AA001
BAAT20AA001

7/1.04
7/1.35
7/1.70
19/1.35

3.1
4.1
5.1
6.8

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.2

5.3
6.2
7.2
9.3

11.1
13.0
15.1
19.2

150
240
360
600

DAAT11AA002
DAAT13AA002
DAAT15AA002
DAAT17AA002

7/1.04
7/1.35
7/1.70

3.1
4.1
5.1

1.0
1.0
1.0

5.3 x 17.0
6.2 x 19.8
7.2 x 22.9

230
360
540

FAAT11AA003
FAAT13AA003
FAAT15AA003

x
x
x
x

Product
code

Performance Data
Nominal
DC
conductor resist.
area
at 20C
mm 2

/km

Single Core
6
3.17
10
1.88
16
1.18
25
0.749
35
0.540
50
0.399
70
0.276
2 Core
6
3.17
10
1.88
16
1.18
25
0.749
3 Core
6
3.17
10
1.88
16
1.18

AC
resist.
at 50Hz
75C
/km

Inductive Voltage
reactance drop
at 50Hz
at 50Hz
75C
/km
mV/A.m

Continuous current rating, A

Still
air

1m/s
wind

2m/s
wind

Fault
current
rating
kA for
1s

3.83
2.27
1.43
0.906
0.653
0.483
0.334

0.38
0.37
0.35
0.33
0.32
0.31
0.30

6.67
3.99
2.55
1.67
1.26
0.998
0.781

35
48
65
88
105
130
165

70
96
125
165
205
240
305

79
110
145
190
230
275
345

0.6
1.0
1.7
2.8
3.6
4.9
7.1

3.83
2.27
1.43
0.906

0.10
0.096
0.091
0.085

7.67
4.55
2.86
1.82

30
40
52
68

50
68
90
120

59
80
105
140

0.6
1.0
1.7
2.8

3.83
2.27
1.43

0.12
0.11
0.11

7.67
4.55
2.86

30
40
52

50
68
90

59
80
105

0.6
1.0
1.7

Min.
breaking
load of
cable
kN

Rec. tension
Highest
Max
everyday working
tension
tension
kN
kN

Modulus
of
elasticity

Coeff.
of linear
expansion

GPa

x10 6/C

2.3
3.9
5.9
10.4
12.7
17.3
25.0

0.42
0.71
1.07
1.87
2.29
3.11
4.50

112
112
112
110
110
110
110

17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0

30
35
45
55

4.6
7.8
11.8
20.8

0.84
1.41
2.13
3.74

1.30
2.20
3.32
5.82

112
112
112
110

17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0

30
35
45

7.0
11.8
17.8

1.25
2.12
3.20

1.95
3.29
4.97

112
112
112

17.0
17.0
17.0

Minimum
bending
radius
(installed)
mm

20
25
30
35
60
70
80

0.65
1.10
1.66
2.91
3.56
4.84
7.00

Note Reactance and voltage drop are based on three cables laid in flat formation spaced
0.46m apart. The values can also be applied to single-phase circuits or 3-phase circuits with
cables in trefoil formation. For single-phase circuits the voltage drop values should be multiplied
by 1.155. Continuous current ratings are based on an ambient temperature of 40C, maximum
conductor temperature of 75C and solar radiation intensity of 1000 W/m 2. Fault current
ratings are based on initial and final conductor temperatures of 75C and 150C respectively.

14

PVC Insulated Twisted Aerial

Cables 2/3/4 Core Copper
0.6/1kV PVC insulated twisted aerial cables to AS/NZS 5000.1.
Hard drawn copper conductors.
Physical Data
Nominal
conductor
area
mm 2

2 Core
6
10
16
25
3 Core
6
10
16
25
4 Core
6
10
16
25

Number and
nominal
diameter
of wires
no/mm

Nominal
conductor
diameter

Average
insulation
thickness

Nominal
diameter
over insulation

mm

mm

mm

Nominal
diameter
over laid-up
cores
mm

Approximate
mass

Product
code

7/1.04
7/1.35
7/1.70
19/1.35

3.1
4.1
5.1
6.8

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.2

5.3
6.2
7.2
9.3

10.5
12.4
14.5
18.6

160
240
370
610

DAFT11AA002
DAFT13AA002
DAFT15AA002
DAFT17AA002

7/1.04
7/1.35
7/1.70
19/1.35

3.1
4.1
5.1
6.8

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.2

5.3
6.2
7.2
9.3

11.3
13.3
15.6
20.1

240
360
550
910

FAFT11AA003
FAFT13AA003
FAFT15AA003
FAFT17AA003

7/1.04
7/1.35
7/1.70
19/1.35

3.1
4.1
5.1
6.8

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.2

5.3
6.2
7.2
9.3

12.7
14.9
17.5
22.5

310
480
730
1210

HAFT11AA004
HAFT13AA004
HAFT15AA004
HAFT17AA004

kg/km

Performance Data
Nominal DC
conductor resist.
area
at 20C
mm 2

2 Core
6
10
16
25
3 Core
6
10
16
25
4 Core
6
10
16
25

/km

AC
resist.
at 50Hz
75C
/km

Inductive Voltage
reactance drop
at 50Hz
at 50Hz
75C
/km
mV/A.m

Continuous current rating, A

Still
air

1 m/s
wind

3.17
1.88
1.18
0.749

3.83
2.27
1.43
0.906

0.098
0.092
0.087
0.083

7.67
4.55
2.86
1.82

30
40
52
68

3.17
1.88
1.18
0.749

3.83
2.27
1.43
0.906

0.098
0.092
0.087
0.083

7.67
4.55
2.86
1.82

3.17
1.88
1.18
0.749

3.83
2.27
1.43
0.906

0.11
0.10
0.095
0.090

6.64
3.94
2.48
1.58

Cable

Minimum
breaking
load of
cable
kN

Recomm.
Highest
everyday
tension
kN

20
25
30
35

65
75
85
110

4.6
7.8
11.8
20.8

0.84
1.41
2.13
3.74

0.6
1.0
1.7
2.8

20
25
30
35

70
80
95
120

7.0
11.8
17.8
31.2

0.6
1.0
1.7
2.8

20
25
30
35

75
90
100
140

9.3
15.7
23.7
41.6

Minimum bending
radius (installed)
mm

2 m/s
wind

Fault
current
rating
kA for
1s

Core

50
68
90
120

59
80
105
140

0.6
1.0
1.7
2.8

26
36
47
63

48
65
85
115

56
76
100
135

26
36
47
63

48
65
85
115

56
76
100
135

tension
Max.
working
tension
kN

Modulus
of
elasticity

Coeff.
of linear
expansion

GPa

x 10 6/C

1.30
2.20
3.32
5.82

112
112
112
110

17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0

1.25
2.12
3.20
5.62

1.95
3.29
4.97
8.74

112
112
112
110

17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0

1.67
2.82
4.26
7.49

2.60
4.39
6.63
11.6

112
112
112
110

17.0
17.0
17.0
17.0

Note Voltage drops are single-phase for 2 & 3 core cables and three-phase for 4 core
cables. Continuous current ratings are based on an ambient temperature of 40C, maximum
conductor temperature of 75C and solar radiation intensity of 1000 W/m 2. Ratings for 2
and 3 core cables are based on all cores fully loaded. Ratings for 4 core cables are based
on a lightly loaded neutral. Fault current ratings are based on initial and final conductor
temperatures of 75C and 150C respectively.

15

Covered Conductors
Covered conductors are conductors covered with insulation material

Operating temperatures

but without conductor or insulation screens. They must be used

(a) Normal operation 80C

in a similar manner to open wire 11 to 33kV bare overhead systems

(b) Emergency operation 100C

with exceptions described in the Australian Standard for Covered

(c) Short circuit operation 210C (5s max);

Conductors, AS/NZS 3675. Two main types of Covered Conductors

(250C for aluminium clad steel)

are available: CC and CCT. Olex technical staff can provide detailed

Full Thickness Covering (CCT)

recommendations on the most suitable installation conditions and

fittings for both systems.

CCT covered conductors have a specified thickness of covering for

each of the nominated working voltages. While still required to

Covered Conductors

operate under similar principles to a bare wire or CC system, they

CC covered conductors have a covering with a minimum average

have electrical and mechanical characteristics which permit them to

thickness of 2.0mm for use on all working voltages up to and

remain in contact with tree limbs for an extended period dependent

including 19/33kV. CC can withstand intermittent contact with

on abrasive characteristics of the tree, frequency and strength

conductive material between phases or to ground, e.g. trees and

of prevailing winds and operating temperature. CCT show better

branches, but should not remain in permanent contact.

performance in polluted environments. They are suitable for use in

Conductors Conductors are available in aluminium, aluminium alloy

and aluminium clad steel. Aluminium alloy 1120 was developed by

spacer cable systems and in the Insulated Unscreened Conductor

(IUC) systems.

Olex with technology obtained originally under license from Sweden

Conductors Conductors are available in aluminium, aluminium alloy

in 1978. Alloy 1120 has excellent mass-tension-conductance

and aluminium clad steel.

properties and in Australia and Sweden has taken the place of other
types of aluminium alloys.
Water blocking Olex pioneered the development of water blocking
for covered conductors in Australia. Extensive research in material
processing and techniques has enabled the manufacturing of covered
conductors that are water blocked with a special material meeting all
the test requirements of AS/NZS 3675.

Water blocking The conductors are water blocked with a special

material meeting the test requirements of AS/NZS 3675.
Covering The conductors are covered with a track resistant UV
stabilised XLPE or with an inner layer of non-UV stabilised XLPE,
and an outer layer of UV stabilised High Density Polyethylene (HDPE).
In the latter case, the average thickness of HDPE is not more than
40% of the specified minimum average thickness, and not less than

Covering The conductors are covered with a track resistant UV

1.0mm. CCT are marked on the external surface with CCT, Olex,

stabilised XLPE. CC are marked on the external surface with CC,

year of manufacture, and conductor material. They are also marked

Olex, year of manufacture, and conductor material. They are also

with sequential six-digit numbers at 1-metre intervals, with the

marked with sequential six-digit numbers at 1-metre intervals, with

lowest number at the inner end of the drum.

the lowest number at the inner end of the drum.

16

Covered Conductors Type CCT

6.35/11, 12.7/22 & 19/33kV
XLPE covered aerial cables to AS/NZS 3675. Waterblocked aluminium alloy 1120 conductors.
Also available with XLPE/HDPE covering.
Physical Data
Nominal
conductor
area
mm 2

6.35/11kV
40
80
120
180
240
12.7/22kV
80
120
180
19/33kV
80
120
180

Nominal and
nominal
diameter
of wires
no/mm

Nominal
conductor
diameter

Average
insulation
thickness

Nominal
diameter
over insulation

Approximate
mass

Product
code

mm

mm

mm

kg/km

7/2.75
7/3.75
7/4.75
19/3.50
19/4.01

8.3
11.3
14.3
17.5
20.1

3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4

15.6
18.6
21.6
24.9
27.4

250
400
570
780
1060

UJAJ12AA001
UJAJ87AA001
UJAJ90AA001
UJAJ73AA001
UJAJ83AA001

7/3.75
7/4.75
19/3.50

11.3
14.3
17.5

5.5
5.5
5.5

22.9
25.9
29.2

530
720
950

ULAJ87AA001
ULAJ90AA001
ULAJ73AA001

7/3.75
7/4.75
19/3.50

11.3
14.3
17.5

8.0
8.0
8.0

28.2
31.2
34.4

720
940
1190

UNAJ87AA001
UNAJ90AA001
UNAJ73AA001

Performance Data
Nominal
DC
conductor resist.
area
at 20C
mm 2

/km

6.35/11kV
40
0.713
80
0.383
120
0.239
180
0.163
240
0.124
12.7/22kV
80
0.383
120
0.239
180
0.163
19/33kV
80
0.383
120
0.239
180
0.163

AC
resist.
at 50Hz
80C
/km

Inductive Three-phaseContinuous current rating, A

reactance voltage drop
at 50Hz
at 50Hz
80C
Still
1m/s
2m/s
/km
mV/A.m
air
wind
wind

Fault
current
rating
kA for
1s

Minimum
bending
radius
(installed)
mm

Min.
breaking
load of
cable
kN

Rec. tension
Highest
Max
everyday working
tension
tension
kN
kN

Modulus
of
elasticity

Coeff.
of linear
expansion

GPa

x10 6/C

0.880
0.473
0.295
0.202
0.154

0.331
0.311
0.296
0.281
0.272

1.63
0.980
0.724
0.598
0.541

115
170
230
295
350

190
280
370
470
550

215
310
420
530
630

3.7
6.8
11.0
16.2
21.2

230
280
320
370
410

9.9
17.6
27.1
41.7
52.3

1.49
2.64
4.07
6.26
7.85

4.96
8.80
13.6
20.9
26.2

65
65
65
65
65

23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0
23.0

0.473
0.295
0.202

0.311
0.296
0.281

0.980
0.724
0.598

170
230
295

265
355
450

295
395
500

6.8
11.0
16.2

340
390
440

17.6
27.1
41.7

2.64
4.07
6.26

8.80
13.6
20.9

65
65
65

23.0
23.0
23.0

0.473
0.295
0.202

0.311
0.296
0.281

0.980
0.724
0.598

175
230
295

255
340
430

280
375
475

6.8
11.0
16.2

420
470
520

17.6
27.1
41.7

2.64
4.07
6.26

8.80
13.6
20.9

65
65
65

23.0
23.0
23.0

Note Reactance and voltage drop are based on three cables laid in flat formation spaced
0.46m apart. The values can also be applied to three-phase circuits with cables in trefoil
formation. Continuous current ratings are based on an ambient temperature of 40C, maximum
conductor temperature of 80C and solar radiation intensity of 1000W/m 2. Fault current
ratings are based on initial and final conductor temperatures of 80C and 210C respectively.

17

High Voltage Aerial Bund

Two types of HV ABC are available:

Metallic Screened High Voltage Aerial Bundled Cable conforming

to AS/NZS 3599.1 incorporates a metallic screen of copper wires and

Metallic Screened (MS HV ABC) and

a galvanised steel messenger. Non-Metallic Screened High Voltage

Aerial Bundled Cable conforming to AS/NZS 3599.2 is provided only

Non Metallic Screened (NMS HV ABC).

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.

18

In HV ABC the three phase cores are supported from

a bare messenger or catenary to prevent straining
the insulation of the high voltage phase cores.

led Cables

HV ABC in suspension and strain clamps

Metallic Screened HV ABC

Metallic Screen The metallic screen comprises a layer of helically

Conductors Phase conductors are stranded circular compacted

applied copper wires. For short circuit protection, two types of

aluminium alloy 1350 to H68 condition. The standard catenary is

screens, a light and a heavy duty, are available. A separator tape to

manufactured from galvanised stranded high tensile steel. For corrosive

prevent the penetration of sheath material between the screen wires

environments catenaries of aluminium clad steel are available.

is applied over the metallic screen. On this design of cable it should

Conductor Screen, Insulation and Insulation Screen

be noted that the screens of individual cores are not in direct contact

Semiconductive conductor screen, XLPE insulation and semiconductive

with each other and therefore the fault current level is limited.

insulation screen are triple extruded. The insulation screen is hand

Sheath High density polyethylene (HDPE) is used as the standard

strippable without preheating and complies with strippability and

outer sheath of each phase core. In addition to the identification

adhesion tests given in AS/NZS 3599.1. Figures and words 1 ONE,

on the cores, the sheaths of each phase cable are marked with phase

2 TWO and 3 THREE are printed on the insulation screen to identify

numbers matching those of the cores. Furthermore, identification of

the three phase cores. Alternative identification means are available

the bundled cable comprises embossing of the words Olex, the year

on request.

of manufacture, and the voltage on the sheath or the use of printed tapes

A water swellable textile tape is applied over the insulation screen

inserted throughout the length under the sheath of a phase cable.

to prevent longitudinal ingress of moisture in the event of damage to

the outer sheath.

19

High Voltage Aerial

Bundled Cables
The cable bundle

strippability and adhesion tests given in AS/NZS 3599.2. Figures and

The three single core cables are bundled around the galvanised steel

words 1 ONE, 2 TWO and 3 THREE are printed on the insulation

catenary in a right hand lay.

screen to identify the three phase cores.

Operating temperature

In addition the words Olex, the year of manufacture, and the voltage

(a) Normal operation 90C

is printed on one of the phase cables. Another phase cable is printed

(b) Emergency operation 105C

with sequential numbers at one metre intervals to indicate the length

(c) Short circuit operation 250C (5s max)

of cable remaining on the drum.

This cable can be used for aerial as well as underground

installations.

Olex has developed a special NMS HV ABC with far greater resistance
to damage from abrasion during installation or due to brushing

Non Metallic Screened HV ABC

with trees. This special cable has a semiconductive HDPE layer over

Conductors

the hand-strippable insulation screen, providing less risk of damage

Phase conductors are stranded circular compacted aluminium alloy

during installation and service.

1350 to H68 condition. The standard catenary is bare stranded

circular compacted all aluminium alloy AAAC/1220 conductor. For
special applications, such as high wind locations, aluminium-clad

The cable bundle

The three single core cables are bundled around the aluminium alloy
1120 catenary in a right hand lay.

steel-reinforced catenaries are available.

Operating temperatures
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

20

(a) Normal operation 90C

(b) Emergency operation 105C
(c) Short circuit operation 250C (5s max)

HV XLPE Insulated Non Metallic

Screened ABC 6.35/11kV & 12.7/22kV
XLPE insulated non metallic screened aerial bundled cables to AS/NZS 3599.2
Aluminium conductors, aluminium alloy 1120 support conductor.
Physical Data
Nominal
conductor
area

Nominal
conductor
diameter

Average
insulation
thickness

mm 2

mm

6.35/11kV
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
12.7/22kV
35
50
70
95
120
150
185

Average
insulation
screen
thickness
mm

Nominal
diameter
over core

AAAC/1120
support conductor
Size
Diameter

Nominal
overall
diameter

Approximate
mass

mm

Nominal
diameter
over
insulation
mm

Product
code

mm

no/mm

mm

mm

kg/km

6.9
8.1
9.7
11.4
12.8
14.2
15.7

3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4

15.1
16.2
17.8
19.5
20.9
22.3
23.8

1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2

17.7
18.8
20.4
22.1
23.5
24.9
26.4

7/4.75
7/4.75
7/4.75
7/4.75
19/3.50
19/3.50
19/3.50

14.3
14.3
14.3
14.3
17.5
17.5
17.5

49.6
51.9
55.1
58.5
64.5
67.4
70.4

1250
1410
1650
1950
2380
2680
3010

UJCA18AA003
UJCA19AA003
UJCA20AA003
UJCA22AA003
UJCA23AA003
UJCA24AA003
UJCA25AA003

6.9
8.1
9.7
11.4
12.8
14.2
15.7

5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5

19.4
20.5
22.1
23.8
25.2
26.6
28.1

1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.4
1.4

22.0
23.1
24.7
26.4
27.8
29.7
31.2

7/4.75
7/4.75
7/4.75
7/4.75
19/3.50
19/3.50
19/3.50

14.3
14.3
14.3
14.3
17.5
17.5
17.5

58.3
60.5
63.7
67.2
73.2
77.0
80.0

1630
1810
2090
2420
2880
3280
3640

ULCA18AA003
ULCA19AA003
ULCA20AA003
ULCA22AA003
ULCA23AA003
ULCA24AA003
ULCA25AA003

Minimum bending
radius (installed)
mm
Core

Cable

Projected
diameter
for wind
loading
mm

Performance Data
Nominal
conductor
area

DC
resistance
at 20C

mm 2

6.35/11kV
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
12.7/22kV
35
50
70
95
120
150
185

/km

AC
resistance
at 50Hz
90C
/km

0.868
0.641
0.443
0.320
0.253
0.206
0.164
0.868
0.641
0.443
0.320
0.253
0.206
0.164

Inductive
reactance
at 50Hz

Conductor
to screen
capacitance

/km

Three-phase
voltage
drop at
50Hz 90C
mV/A.m

Continuous current rating, A

F/km

Still
air

1m/s
wind

2m/s
wind

Earth fault
current
rating
for 1s
kA

1.11
0.822
0.568
0.411
0.325
0.265
0.211

0.154
0.146
0.135
0.127
0.128
0.123
0.119

1.95
1.45
1.01
0.745
0.604
0.506
0.419

0.206
0.228
0.258
0.290
0.317
0.343
0.371

110
130
160
195
230
260
295

155
185
235
285
335
380
440

185
225
285
350
410
465
540

3.3
4.7
6.6
9.0
11.3
14.2
17.5

270
280
310
330
350
370
400

500
520
550
590
650
670
700

42.5
44.8
48.0
51.4
55.8
58.6
61.6

1.11
0.822
0.568
0.411
0.325
0.265
0.211

0.162
0.154
0.142
0.135
0.134
0.130
0.126

1.95
1.45
1.01
0.748
0.609
0.511
0.425

0.147
0.161
0.180
0.200
0.216
0.233
0.250

110
130
160
195
225
255
295

155
185
235
285
330
375
435

185
220
275
340
395
450
520

3.3
4.7
6.6
9.0
11.3
14.2
17.5

330
350
370
400
420
450
470

580
610
640
670
730
770
800

51.2
53.4
56.6
60.0
64.4
68.2
71.2

AAAC/1120 Support Conductors

Stranding &
nom. wire dia.
no/mm

Nominal overall
diameter
mm

Cross-sectional
area
mm 2

DC resistance
at 20C
/km

Minimum
breaking load
kN

Recommended tension
Highest everyday Max. working
kN
kN

Modulus of
elasticity
GPa

Coeff. of linear
expansion
x 10 6/C

7/4.75
19/3.50

14.3
17.5

124.0
182.8

0.239
0.163

27.1
41.7

4.1
6.3

59
56

23.0
23.0

13.6
20.9

Note Continuous current ratings are based on an ambient temperature of 40C, maximum
conductor temperature of 90C and solar radiation intensity of 1000W/m 2. Fault current
ratings are based on an initial conductor temperature of 90C and final conductor
temperature of 250C.

21

HV XLPE Insulated Non Metallic Screened

ABC HDPE 6.35/11kV & 12.7/22kV
XLPE insulated non metallic screened aerial bundled cables with HDPE covering to AS/NZS 3599.2
Aluminium conductors, aluminium alloy 1120 support conductor.
Physical Data
Nominal
conductor
area

Nominal
conductor
diameter

Average
insulation
thickness

mm 2

mm

6.35/11kV
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
12.7/22kV
35
50
70
95
120
150
185

Average
insulation
screen
thickness
mm

Nominal
diameter
over core

AAAC/1120
support conductor
Size
Diameter

Nominal
overall
diameter

Approximate
mass

mm

Nominal
diameter
over
insulation
mm

Product
code

mm

no/mm

mm

mm

kg/km

6.9
8.1
9.7
11.4
12.8
14.2
15.7

3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4

15.1
16.2
17.8
19.5
20.9
22.3
23.8

1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8

19.0
20.2
21.8
23.5
24.9
26.3
27.8

7/4.75
7/4.75
7/4.75
7/4.75
19/3.50
19/3.50
19/3.50

14.3
14.3
14.3
14.3
17.5
17.5
17.5

52.4
54.6
57.8
61.3
67.3
70.1
73.1

1370
1530
1790
2100
2540
2840
3190

UJDA18AA003
UJDA19AA003
UJDA20AA003
UJDA22AA003
UJDA23AA003
UJDA24AA003
UJDA25AA003

6.9
8.1
9.7
11.4
12.8
14.2
15.7

5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5

19.4
20.5
22.1
23.8
25.2
26.6
28.1

1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8

23.3
24.5
26.1
27.8
29.2
30.6
32.1

7/4.75
7/4.75
7/4.75
7/4.75
19/3.50
19/3.50
19/3.50

14.3
14.3
14.3
14.3
17.5
17.5
17.5

61.0
63.3
66.5
69.9
75.9
78.7
81.7

1780
1970
2260
2600
3070
3390
3760

ULDA18AA003
ULDA19AA003
ULDA20AA003
ULDA22AA003
ULDA23AA003
ULDA24AA003
ULDA25AA003

Performance Data
Nominal
conductor
area

DC
resistance
at 20C

mm 2

6.35/11kV
35
50
70
95
120
150
185
12.7/22kV
35
50
70
95
120
150
185

Inductive
reactance
at 50Hz

/km

AC
resistance
at 50Hz
90C
W/km

Conductor
to screen
capacitance

/km

Three-phase
voltage
drop at
50Hz 90C
mV/A.m

0.868
0.641
0.443
0.320
0.253
0.206
0.164
0.868
0.641
0.443
0.320
0.253
0.206
0.164

Continuous current rating, A

Minimum bending
radius (installed)
mm

2m/s
wind

Earth fault
current
rating
for 1s
kA

Core

Cable

Projected
diameter
for wind
loading
mm

F/km

Still
air

1m/s
wind

1.11
0.822
0.568
0.411
0.325
0.265
0.211

0.156
0.149
0.137
0.130
0.130
0.125
0.121

1.95
1.45
1.01
0.746
0.606
0.507
0.421

0.206
0.228
0.258
0.290
0.317
0.343
0.371

110
130
160
195
230
255
295

155
185
235
285
335
380
440

185
225
280
345
405
460
530

3.3
4.7
6.6
9.0
11.3
14.2
17.5

290
300
330
350
370
390
420

520
550
580
610
670
700
730

45.2
47.6
50.8
54.2
58.6
61.4
64.4

1.11
0.822
0.568
0.411
0.325
0.265
0.211

0.164
0.156
0.145
0.137
0.136
0.131
0.127

1.95
1.45
1.02
0.750
0.610
0.512
0.426

0.147
0.161
0.180
0.200
0.216
0.233
0.250

110
130
160
195
225
255
290

155
185
230
285
330
375
435

180
220
275
335
395
450
520

3.3
4.7
6.6
9.0
11.3
14.2
17.5

350
370
390
420
440
460
480

610
630
670
700
760
790
820

53.8
56.2
59.4
62.8
67.2
70.0
73.0

AAAC/1120 Support Conductors

Stranding &
nom. wire dia.
no/mm

Nominal overall
diameter
mm

Cross-sectional
area
mm 2

DC resistance
at 20C
/km

Minimum
breaking load
kN

Recommended tension
Highest everyday Max. working
kN
kN

Modulus of
elasticity
GPa

Coeff. of linear
expansion
x 10 6/C

7/4.75
19/3.50

14.3
17.5

124.0
182.8

0.239
0.163

27.1
41.7

4.1
6.3

59
56

23.0
23.0

13.6
20.9

Note Continuous current ratings are based on an ambient temperature of 40C, maximum
conductor temperature of 90C and solar radiation intensity of 1000W/m 2. Fault current
ratings are based on an initial conductor temperature of 90C and final conductor
temperature of 250C.

22

HV XLPE Insulated Metallic

Screened ABC 6.35/11kV
XLPE insulated copper wire screened HDPE sheathed aerial bundled cables to AS/NZS 3599.1
Aluminium conductors, galvanised steel catenary.
Physical Data
Nominal
conductor
area

Nominal
conductor
diameter

Average
insulation
thickness

mm 2

mm

Light duty screen

35
6.9
35
6.9
50
8.1
70
9.7
95
11.4
120
12.8
150
14.2
185
15.7
Heavy duty screen
35
6.9
35
6.9
50
8.1
70
9.7
95
11.4
120
12.8
150
14.2
185
15.7

Average
insulation
screen
thickness
mm

Copper
wire
screen
stranding
no/mm

Nominal
diameter
over
screen
mm

Average
sheath
thickness

mm

Nominal
diameter
over
insulation
mm

Galvanised
steel
catenary
stranding
no/mm

Nominal
overall
diameter

Approx.
mass

mm

Nominal
diameter
over
sheath
mm

3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4

15.1
15.1
16.2
17.8
19.5
20.9
22.3
23.8

0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8

25/0.85
25/0.85
25/0.85
25/0.85
25/0.85
25/0.85
25/0.85
25/0.85

3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4
3.4

15.1
15.1
16.2
17.8
19.5
20.9
22.3
23.8

0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8

40/0.85
40/0.85
23/1.35
32/1.35
39/1.35
39/1.35
39/1.35
39/1.35

Product
code

mm

kg/km

19.8
19.8
20.9
22.5
24.2
25.6
27.0
28.5

1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.9
1.9

24.0
24.0
25.2
26.8
28.5
29.9
31.5
33.0

7/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00

54.1
58.1
60.4
63.6
67.0
69.8
73.0
76.0

1820
2130
2300
2570
2900
3190
3530
3890

UJLA18DZ003
UJLA18AA003
UJLA19AA003
UJLA20AA003
UJLA22AA003
UJLA23AA003
UJLA24AA003
UJLA25AA003

19.8
19.8
21.9
23.5
25.2
26.6
28.0
29.5

1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.9
1.9

24.0
24.0
26.2
27.8
29.5
30.9
32.5
34.0

7/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00

54.1
58.1
62.4
65.6
69.0
71.8
75.0
78.0

2050
2360
2820
3440
4030
4320
4670
5020

UJHA18DZ003
UJHA18AA003
UJHA19AA003
UJHA20AA003
UJHA22AA003
UJHA23AA003
UJHA24AA003
UJHA25AA003

Performance Data
Nominal
conductor
area

DC
resistance
at 20C

mm 2

/km

Light duty screen

35
0.868
35
0.868
50
0.641
70
0.443
95
0.320
120
0.253
150
0.206
185
0.164
Heavy duty screen
35
0.868
35
0.868
50
0.641
70
0.443
95
0.320
120
0.253
150
0.206
185
0.164

AC
resistance
at 50Hz
90C
/km

Inductive
reactance
at 50Hz

Conductor
to screen
capacitance

/km

Three-phase
voltage
drop at
50Hz 90C
mV/A.m

Continuous current rating, A

Minimum bending
radius (installed)
mm

2m/s
wind

Earth fault
current
rating
for 1s
kA

Core

Cable

Projected
diameter
for wind
loading
mm

F/km

Still
air

1m/s
wind

1.11
1.11
0.822
0.568
0.411
0.325
0.265
0.211

0.150
0.158
0.150
0.139
0.131
0.126
0.122
0.118

1.95
1.95
1.45
1.01
0.747
0.603
0.505
0.418

0.206
0.206
0.228
0.258
0.290
0.317
0.343
0.371

99
100
120
150
180
205
235
265

140
145
170
215
260
300
340
390

165
165
200
250
305
355
400
460

2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1

360
360
380
400
430
450
470
500

540
580
600
640
670
700
730
760

51.0
53.0
55.4
58.6
62.0
64.8
68.0
71.0

1.11
1.11
0.822
0.568
0.411
0.325
0.265
0.211

0.150
0.158
0.152
0.140
0.133
0.128
0.123
0.119

1.95
1.95
1.45
1.01
0.747
0.604
0.506
0.420

0.206
0.206
0.228
0.258
0.290
0.317
0.343
0.371

99
100
120
150
180
205
230
265

140
145
175
215
260
300
340
390

165
165
200
250
305
355
400
460

3.3
3.3
4.8
6.7
8.1
8.1
8.1
8.1

360
360
390
420
440
460
490
510

540
580
620
660
690
720
750
780

51.0
53.0
57.4
60.6
64.0
66.8
70.0
73.0

Galvanised Steel Catenaries

Stranding &
nom. wire dia.
no/mm

Nominal overall
diameter
mm

Cross-sectional
area
mm 2

DC resistance
at 20C
/km

Minimum
breaking load
kN

Recommended tension
Highest everyday
Max. working
kN
kN

Modulus of
elasticity
GPa

Coeff. of linear
expansion
x 10 6/C

7/2.00
19/2.00

6.0
10.0

22.0
59.7

8.7
3.2

26.0
70.5

6.5
17.6

170
166

11.5
11.5

13.0
35.3

Note Continuous current ratings are based on an ambient temperature of 40C, maximum
conductor temperature of 90C and solar radiation intensity of 1000W/m 2 with screens
solidly bonded at both ends. Fault current ratings are based on an initial screen temperature
of 85C and final screen temperature of 250C.

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HV XLPE Insulated Metallic

Screened ABC 12.7/22kV
XLPE insulated copper wire screened HDPE sheathed aerial bundled cables to AS/NZS 3599.1
Aluminium conductors, galvanised steel catenary.
Physical Data
Nominal
conductor
area

Nominal
conductor
diameter

Average
insulation
thickness

mm 2

mm

Light duty screen

35
6.9
35
6.9
50
8.1
70
9.7
95
11.4
120
12.8
150
14.2
185
15.7
Heavy duty screen
35
6.9
35
6.9
50
8.1
70
9.7
95
11.4
120
12.8
150
14.2
185
15.7

Average
insulation
screen
thickness
mm

Copper
wire
screen
stranding
no/mm

Nominal
diameter
over
screen
mm

Average
sheath
thickness

mm

Nominal
diameter
over
insulation
mm

Galvanised
steel
catenary
stranding
no/mm

Nominal
overall
diameter

Approx.
mass

mm

Nominal
diameter
over
sheath
mm

5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5

19.4
19.4
20.5
22.1
23.8
25.2
26.6
28.1

0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0

25/0.85
25/0.85
25/0.85
25/0.85
25/0.85
25/0.85
25/0.85
25/0.85

5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5

19.4
19.4
20.5
22.1
23.8
25.2
26.6
28.1

0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0

40/0.85
40/0.85
23/1.35
32/1.35
39/1.35
39/1.35
39/1.35
39/1.35

Product
code

mm

kg/km

24.1
24.1
25.2
26.8
28.5
29.9
31.7
33.2

1.8
1.8
1.8
1.9
1.9
2.0
2.0
2.1

28.4
28.4
29.5
31.3
33.0
34.6
36.4
38.1

7/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00

62.7
66.7
69.0
72.6
76.0
79.2
82.8
86.2

2280
2580
2780
3110
3460
3810
4230
4650

ULLA18DZ003
ULLA18AA003
ULLA19AA003
ULLA20AA003
ULLA22AA003
ULLA23AA003
ULLA24AA003
ULLA25AA003

24.1
24.1
26.2
27.8
29.5
30.9
32.7
34.2

1.8
1.8
1.8
1.9
1.9
2.0
2.0
2.1

28.4
28.4
30.5
32.3
34.0
35.6
37.4
39.1

7/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00
19/2.00

62.7
66.7
71.0
74.6
78.0
81.2
84.8
88.2

2510
2810
3300
3970
4600
4950
5360
5790

ULHA18DZ003
ULHA18AA003
ULHA19AA003
ULHA20AA003
ULHA22AA003
ULHA23AA003
ULHA24AA003
ULHA25AA003

Performance Data
Nominal
conductor
area

DC
resistance
at 20C

mm 2

/km

Light duty screen

35
0.868
35
0.868
50
0.641
70
0.443
95
0.320
120
0.253
150
0.206
185
0.164
Heavy duty screen
35
0.868
35
0.868
50
0.641
70
0.443
95
0.320
120
0.253
150
0.206
185
0.164

AC
resistance
at 50Hz
90C
/km

Inductive
reactance
at 50Hz
/km

Three-phase
voltage
drop at
50Hz 90C
mV/A.m

Conductor
Continuous current rating, A
to screen
capacitance
Still
1m/s
2m/s
F/km
air
wind
wind

Earth fault
current
rating
for 1s
kA

Minimum bending
radius (installed)
mm
Core

Cable

Projected
diameter
for wind
loading
mm

1.11
1.11
0.822
0.568
0.411
0.325
0.265
0.211

0.158
0.166
0.158
0.146
0.138
0.133
0.129
0.125

1.95
1.95
1.45
1.02
0.750
0.608
0.510
0.424

0.147
0.147
0.161
0.180
0.200
0.216
0.233
0.250

100
105
125
150
180
205
230
265

140
145
170
215
260
300
340
390

165
165
200
250
300
350
395
450

2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1

430
430
440
470
500
520
550
570

630
670
690
730
760
790
830
860

59.8
61.8
64.0
67.6
71.0
74.2
77.8
81.2

1.11
1.11
0.822
0.568
0.411
0.325
0.265
0.211

0.158
0.166
0.159
0.148
0.140
0.134
0.130
0.126

1.95
1.95
1.45
1.02
0.751
0.609
0.511
0.426

0.147
0.147
0.161
0.180
0.200
0.216
0.233
0.250

100
105
125
155
180
205
230
265

140
145
175
215
260
300
340
390

165
165
200
250
305
350
395
450

3.3
3.3
4.8
6.7
8.1
8.1
8.1
8.1

430
430
460
480
510
530
560
590

630
670
710
750
780
810
850
880

59.8
61.8
66.0
69.6
73.0
76.2
79.8
83.2

Galvanised Steel Catenaries

Stranding &
nom. wire dia.
no/mm

Nominal overall
diameter
mm

Cross-sectional
area
mm 2

DC resistance
at 20C
/km

Minimum
breaking load
kN

Recommended tension
Highest everyday
Max. working
kN
kN

Modulus of
elasticity
GPa

Coeff. of linear
expansion
x 10 6/C

7/2.00
19/2.00

6.0
10.0

22.0
59.7

8.7
3.2

26.0
70.5

6.5
17.6

170
166

11.5
11.5

13.0
35.3

Note Continuous current ratings are based on an ambient temperature of 40C, maximum
conductor temperature of 90C and solar radiation intensity of 1000W/m2 with screens solidly
bonded at both ends. Fault current ratings are based on an initial screen temperature of 85C
and final screen temperature of 250C.

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