Applications
ACSR/AW cables are used for overhead transmission and distribution lines. Also, as neutral messenger for low voltage multiplex cables.

Construction
Aluminum 1350 H-19 wires, concentrically stranded about an aluminum-clad steel core wire (AW).

Specifications
  • ASTM B-230 Aluminum Wire, 1350-H19 for Electrical Purposes
  • ASTM B-231 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded
  • ASTM B-232 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Coated Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
  • ASTM B-502 Aluminum-Clad Steel Core Wire for Aluminum Conductors, Aluminum-Clad Steel Reinforced
  • ASTM B-549 Aluminum Conductors Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Aluminum-Clad Steel Reinforced (ACSR/AW)

Specifications

Size
(AWG or kcmil)

N/A 211.3

Stranding
(AL/STL)

N/A 12/7

Wire
Diameter
Aluminum
(in)

N/A 0.1327

Wire
Diameter
Steel
(in)

N/A 0.1327

Diameter
Steel
Core
(in)

N/A 0.3981

Diameter
Overall
(in)

N/A 0.664

Weight
Aluminum
(lb/1000 ft)

N/A 199.0

Weight
Steel
(lb/1000 ft)

N/A 277.7

Weight
Net
(lb/1000 ft)

N/A 476.7

Rated
Strength
(lbf)

N/A 19800

Resistance
DC
20ºC
(ohm/1000 ft)

N/A 0.0686

Allowable
Ampacity

N/A 355