C - Conductors
Revision 5
Jan 11, 2017
Definitions
| UTS SD MHD AAC ACSR TPX QUDPX DSA |
Ultimate Tensile Strength Soft Drawn Medium Hard Drawn All Aluminum Conductor Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced Triplex Quadruplex Dead Soft Annealed |
General Notes
- All wire sizes are either American Wire Gauge (AWG) or in MCM/kcmil.
Bare Stranded Hard-Drawn ACSR Conductors
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| Compatible Unit |
Fig. | Size | Str. | Code Word | Dia. (in) |
Weight (lb/ft) |
UTS (lb) |
Qty (ft.) |
MID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0101 | 1 | #4 | 6/1 | Swan | 0.250 | 0.0574 | 1,830 | 1 | 831108 |
| C0102 | 1 | #2 | 6/1 | Sparrow | 0.316 | 0.0913 | 2,790 | 1 | 831083 |
| C0103 | 1 | 1/0 | 6/1 | Raven | 0.398 | 0.1452 | 4,280 | 1 | 831067 |
| C0104 | 1 | 3/0 | 6/1 | Pigeon | 0.502 | 0.2309 | 6,675 | 1 | 831041 |
| C0105 | 2 | 336.4 | 18/1 | Merlin | 0.684 | 0.3653 | 8,950 | 1 | 831132 |
| C0106 | 3 | 795 | 45/7 | Tern | 1.063 | 0.8960 | 22,900 | 1 | 830887 |
Notes:
- Dimensional and mechanical data reference: Alcan Cable catalog
Bare Stranded Hard-Drawn All-Aluminum Conductors
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| Compatible Unit |
Fig. | Size | Str. | Code Word | Dia. (in) |
Weight (lb/ft) |
UTS (lb) |
Qty (ft.) |
MID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0112 | 1 | 3/0 | 7 | Phlox | 0.464 | 0.1575 | 3,040 | 1 | 831215 |
| C0113 | 2 | 336.4 | 19 | Tulip | 0.666 | 0.3158 | 6,140 | 1 | 831182 |
| C0114 | 3 | 795 | 37 | Arbutus | 1.026 | 0.7463 | 13,900 | 1 | 831158 |
| C0115 | 4 | 1272 | 61 | Narcissus | 1.300 | 1.1930 | 22,000 | 1 | 831166 |
Notes:
- Dimensional and mechanical data reference: Alcan Cable catalog
Bare Solid Soft-Drawn Conductors
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Typical Cross Section
| Compatible Unit |
Size | Type | Dia. (in) |
Weight (lb/ft) |
Qty (ft) |
MID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0202 | #4 | Al | 0.2043 | 0.0382 | 1 | 831348 |
| C0205 | #14 | Cu | 0.0641 | 0.0124 | 1 | 848517 |
| C0207 | #6 | Cu | 0.1620 | 0.0794 | 1 | 848484 |
| C0208 | #4 | Cu | 0.2043 | 0.1264 | 1 | 848476 |
| C0209 | #2 | Cu | 0.2576 | 0.2009 | 1 | 1000027 |
Note: Dimensional and mechanical data reference: Nehring Electrical Works catalog
Secondary Overhead Service Cables
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| Size-Type-Strands | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compatible Unit |
Fig. | Phase | Neut | Typ | Code Word | UTS | Weight (lb/ft) |
Qty (ft) |
MID |
| C03002 | 1 | #2 AAC-7 | #2 ACSR-6/1 | TPX | Conch | 2,850 | 0.266 | 1 | 831801 |
| C0301 | 2 | #6 AAC-7 | #6 AAC-7 | TPX | Patella | 563 | 0.107 | 1 | 831819 |
| C0302 | 2 | #2 AAC-7 | #2 AAC-7 | TPX | Clam | 1,350 | 0.237 | 1 | 831794 |
| C0303 | 2 | 1/0 AAC-7 | 1/0 AAC-7 | TPX | Murex | 1,990 | 0.380 | 1 | 831786 |
| C0304 | 3 | 4/0 AAC-19 | 4/0 AAC-19 | TPX | Portunus | 4,020 | 0.705 | 1 | 831752 |
| C0401 | 4 | #2 AAC-7 | #2 AAC-7 | QUDPX | Mustang | 1,350 | 0.324 | 1 | 831728 |
| C0402 | 5 | 1/0 AAC-19 | 1/0 AAC-7 | QUDPX | Criollo | 1,990 | 0.511 | 1 | 831710 |
| C0403 | 6 | 4/0 AAC-19 | 4/0 AAC-19 | QUDPX | Oldenburg | 4,020 | 0.957 | 1 | 831687 |
Notes:
- Dimensional and mechanical data reference: Alcan Cable catalog
- Conch triplex, with its #2 ACSR neutral, should be used for span lengths of 150 to 250 ft.
600V Weather-Resistant Copper & Aluminum Conductors
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Typical Wire View
| Compatible Unit |
Size | Str. | Insulation Thickness (mils) |
Bare Conductor Diameter (in) |
Weight (lb/ft) |
Qty (ft) |
MID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0502 | #4 Cu | Sol | 30 | 0.204 | 0.135 | 1 | 847288 |
| C0504 | 1/0 Cu | 19 | 60 | 0.373 | 0.365 | 1 | 847139 |
| C0505 | 2/0 Cu | 19 | 60 | 0.419 | 0.455 | 1 | Obsolete |
| C0506 | 4/0 Cu | 19 | 60 | 0.528 | 0.715 | 1 | 847080 |
| C0507 | 350 Cu | 37 | 60 | 0.681 | 1.155 | 1 | 847064 |
| C0508 | 500 Cu | 37 | 75 | 0.813 | 1.640 | 1 | 847030 |
| C0509 | 500 Al | 37 | 95 | 0.800 | 0.611 | 1 | 832205 |
| C0510 | 750 Al | 61 | 110 | 0.980 | 0.902 | 1 | 832255 |
Notes:
- References for insulation thickness, diameter and weight are:
- Copper Conductor: Rome Cable Corporation catalog, Spec. 1215 dated 4/1/87.
- Aluminum Conductor: ALCOA catalog, Underground Cables--Section DA2B dated 8/15/78
- Copper conductors shown above are insulated with polyethylene and are rated for overhead applications. Aluminum conductors are insulated with cross-linked polyethylene and are rated for overhead and underground applications.
- All copper conductors are soft-drawn.
#4 & 4/0 Cu Soft Drawn Thermoplastic Encapsulated Transformer Tap Wire
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Typical Wire View
| Compatible Unit | Size | Str. | Insulation Thickness (in) |
Bare Conductor Diameter (in) |
Weight (lb/ft) |
Qty (ft) |
MID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0540 | #4 | Sol | 0.150 | 0.204 | 0.126 | 1 | 5000980 |
| C0550 | 4/0 | 19 | 0.150 | 0.512 | 0.783 | 1 | 5000670 |
Notes:
- Insulation thickness, diameter and weight are referenced from Hendrix Aerial Cable Systems.
- Copper conductors shown above are insulated with black thermoplastic rubber elastomer and are rated for overhead jumper (i.e., non-tension) applications.
- All conductors are soft-drawn copper.
Copper Conductors
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| Compatible Unit | Fig. | Size | Str. | Type | Dia.2 (in) |
Weight (lb/ft) |
UTS (lb) |
Qty (ft) |
MID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0601 | 1 | #12 | 1 | SD | 0.0808 | 0.0230 | 197 | 1 | 846727 |
| C0602 | 1 | #10 | 1 | SD | 0.1019 | 0.0370 | 314 | 1 | 846719 |
| C0703 | 3 | 1/0 | 7 | MHD | 0.3680 | 0.3257 | 3,705 | 1 | 847923 |
| C0704 | 3 | 2/0 | 7 | MHD | 0.4140 | 0.4109 | 4,640 | 1 | 847915 |
| C0705 | 3 | 4/0 | 7 | MHD | 0.5220 | 0.6533 | 7,278 | 1 | 847890 |
| C0707 | 4 | 4/0 | 19 | SD | 0.5280 | 0.6533 | 6,453 | 1 | 847907 |
| C0802 | 2 | #6 | 1 | MHD | 0.1620 | 0.0794 | 1,010 | 1 | 848088 |
| C0803 | 2 | #4 | 1 | MHD | 0.2043 | 0.1263 | 1,584 | 1 | 848070 |
| C0804 | 2 | #2 | 1 | MHD | 0.2576 | 0.2009 | 2,450 | 1 | 848054 |
Notes:
- With the exception of conductor sizes #12 and #10 AWG, which are THHN insulated, all conductors listed above are bare.
- The diameters given in the above table are for bare conductors. The two THHN insulated conductors, C0601 (#12 AWG) and C0602 (#10 AWG), have nominal over-insulation/jacket O.D.’s of 0.119” and 0.150” respectively.
Copperweld Conductors
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| Compatible Unit | Type | Str. | Temper1 | Dia2 (in) |
Weight (lb/ft) |
UTS3 (lb) |
CCS %4 | Qty (ft) |
MID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0850 | #10X7CW WP | 7 | DSA | 0.3057 | 0.206 | 2,055 | 40 | 1 | 1002626 |
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| Compatible Unit | Type | Str. | Temper1 | Dia2 (in) |
Weight (lb/ft) |
UTS3 (lb) |
CCS %4 | Qty (ft) |
MID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0855 | #9X19CW Bare | 19 | DSA | 0.572 | 0.689 | 9,769 | 40 | 1 | 1001916 |
Notes:
- DSA = Dead Soft Annealed.
- The diameters given in the above table are for bare conductors.
- UTS = Ultimate Tensile Strength.
- CCS % = Copper clad steel percentage conductivity of same size copper wire.
Cable, 15kV Underground Distribution
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Representative 15kV Jacketed Concentric Neutral Underground Cable
Jacketed Covering
| Compatible Unit | Conductor | Dia. Bare Cond. (in) |
Dia. Over Insul. (in) |
Insul Type |
Complete Cable O.D. (in) |
Weight (lb/ft) |
Notes | Qty (ft) |
MID | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Type | Str. | |||||||||
| C0901 | #2 | Al | 7 | 0.283 | 0.680 | TRXLPE | 0.990 | 0.473 | 1,2,3,7 | 1 | 832122 |
| C0902 | 1/0 | Al | 19 | 0.361 | 0.760 | TRXLPE | 1.070 | 0.616 | 1,2,3 | 1 | 832130 |
| C0903 | 350 | Al | 37 | 0.661 | 1.070 | TRXLPE | 1.390 | 1.048 | 1,2,4 | 1 | 832065 |
| C0904 | 750 | Al | 61 | 0.968 | 1.390 | TRXLPE | 1.690 | 1.402 | 1,2,5 | 1 | Obsolete |
| C0905 | 1000 | Al | 61 | 1.117 | 1.540 | TRXLPE | 1.920 | 1.850 | 1,2,5,6 | 1 | Obsolete |
| C0906 | 1000 | Al | 61 | 1.117 | 1.540 | EPR | 1.920 | 1.915 | 1,2,5,6 | 1 | 1000977 |
| C0906A | 1100 | Al | 61 | 1.100 | 1.520 | EPR | 1.857 | 1.915 | 1,2,6 | 1 | 1002726 |
| Triplexed Cable | |||||||||||
| C0910 | 1/0 | Al | 19 | 0.361 | 0.760 | TRXLPE | 2.290 | 1.469 | 1,2,4,8 | 1 | 1002906 |
Unjacketed Covering
| Compatible Unit | Conductor | Dia. Bare Cond. (in) |
Dia. Over Insul. (in) |
Insul Type |
Complete Cable O.D. (in) |
Weight (lb/ft) |
Notes | Qty (ft) |
MID | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Type | Str. | |||||||||
| C0907 | #2 | Al | 7 | 0.283 | 0.680 | TRXLPE | 0.880 | 0.380 | 1,2,3,7 | 1 | 832114 |
| C0908 | 1/0 | Al | 19 | 0.361 | 0.760 | TRXLPE | 0.950 | 1.495 | 1,2,3,7 | 1 | 832148 |
| C0909 | 350 | Al | 37 | 0.661 | 1.070 | TRXLPE | 1.294 | 0.875 | 1,2,4,7 | 1 | 832156 |
Notes:
- The reference for bare conductor dimensions is ICEA S-66-524, Table 2-7; except for 1100 kcmil, reference Okonite. All dimensional values are nominal.
- All cables except C0906A listed have central conductors which are stranded Class B concentric lay, 3-percent compressed. C0906A 1100 kcmil central conductor stranding is Class A compact.
- C0901, C0902, C0907 C0908 & C0910 are 15kV 175 mil TRXLPE insulated Underground distribution cables with full concentric neutrals; 10 - #14 Cu for C0901 & C0907 and 16 - #14 Cu for C0902, C0908 & C0910.
- C0903 & C0909 are 15kV 175 mil TRXLPE insulated Underground distribution cables with 1/3 concentric neutrals, i.e., 18 - #14 Cu for C0903 and C0909. C0910 purchased prior to April, 2019 had 6 - #14 Cu for each cable.
- C0904, C0905 & C0906 are 15kV 175 mil drain wire shielded Underground power cables. All are obsolete and listed for informational purposes and for property unit removals.
- C0906A is 1100 kcmil Al 15kV 175 mil EPR insulated Underground power cable with a 1/6 Cu concentric neutral, our standard for new feeder cable and maintenance/replacement of C0904, C0905 and C0906.
- Except where already specified for new construction, #2 Al 15kV Underground cable (C0901) is for maintenance use only. C0907, C0908 and C0909 are for maintenance use only, not for use in new construction.
- C0910 is 3-conductor (triplexed) 1/0 Al 15kV Underground cable. It should be used for installations where previously we would have installed 3, 1-conductor #2 or 1/0 Al 15kV Underground cables in one conduit.
Cable, 600V Underground Distribution
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| Compatible Unit | Fig. | Size-Type-Strands | Type | Code Word |
Insul. Ph.-Neut. (mils) |
Total Wt. (lb/ft) |
Dia. (in) |
Qty (ft) |
MID | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase | Neutral | |||||||||
| C1200 | 1 | #12 AWG - 2 | #12 AWG - 21 | UF-B | N/A | 30-30 | 0.095 | .463"x.183" | 1 | 1002796 |
| C1201 | 2 | #8 AA-7 | #8 AA-7 | DPX | Bard | 60-60 | 0.061 | 0.520 | 1 | 833063 |
| C1202* | 3 | 1/0 AA-19 | #8 AA-7 | TPX | Brenau | 80-60 | 0.416 | 1.128 | 1 | 833873 |
| C1203 | 3 | 4/0 AA-19 | 2/0 AA-19 | TPX | Sweetbriar | 80-80 | 0.756 | 1.452 | 1 | 833881 |
| C1204 | 3 | 350 AA-37 | 4/0 AA-19 | TPX | Wesleyan | 95-80 | 1.183 | 1.838 | 1 | 833857 |
| C1204A | 3 | 500 AA-37 | 350 AA-37 | TPX | Rider | 95-95 | 1.681 | 2.115 | 1 | 1001365 |
| C1205 | 4 | 4/0 AA-19 | 2/0 AA-19 | QUPDX | Wake Forest | 80-80 | 1.038 | 1.622 | 1 | 833906 |
| C1206 | 4 | 350 AA-37 | 4/0 AA-19 | QUPDX | Slippery Rock | 95-80 | 1.662 | .2010 | 1 | 833914 |
| C1206A | 3 | 500 AA-37 | 350 AA-37 | QUPDX | Wofford | 95-95 | 2.279 | 2.280 | 1 | 1001366 |
Note:
1. Reference for dimensional information is from Southwire Company Catalog Section 16. All dimensional values are nominal.
*2. Compatible Unit C1202, 1/0-2 Al Underground triplex cable is for maintenance use only.
Guy & Static Wire
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7-Strand Galvanized Steel
| Compatible Unit |
Description | Dia. (in) | Weight (lbs/ft) | UTS (lbs) | Working Strength (lbs) |
Issue Method | Qty (ft) |
MID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1301 | Wire, Guy EHS 1/2” Galv Stl 7-Str | 0.495 | 0.517 | 26,900 | 14,497 | 200' Hand coils |
1 | 858748 |
| C1302 | Wire, Guy EHS 3/8” Galv Stl 7-Str | 0.360 | 0.273 | 15,400 | 8,299 | 250' Hand coils | 1 | 858623 |
| C1303 | Wire, Guy Utilities 5/16” Galv Stl 7-Str | 0.327 | 0.225 | 6,000 | 3,236 | 500' Hand coils | 1 | 858615 |
| C1304 | Wire, Static EHS 3/8” Galv Stl 7-Str | 0.360 | 0.273 | 15,400 | 8,299 | 5000' Reels | 1 | 858631 |