CE Certification PVC Covered Conductor (BS 6485) Manufacturers, Exporter

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CE Certification PVC Covered Conductor (BS 6485) Manufacturers, Exporter

Standards: BS 6485

Specifications
â€¢ BS 6485 PVC-Covered Conductors For Overhead Power Lines
â€¢ BS EN 50182 Conductors For overhead lines â€” Round Wire Concentric Lay Stranded Conductors
â€¢ BS 215-1 Â Aluminum Conductors and Â Aluminum Conductors,Steel-Reinforced â€”For Overhead Power Transmission Part 1: Â Aluminum Stranded Conductors
â€¢ BS 215-2 Â Aluminum Conductors and Â Aluminum Conductors,Steel-Reinforced â€”For Overhead Power Transmission Part 2: Â Aluminum Conductors, Steel-ReinforcedÂ
â€¢ BS 3242 Â Aluminum Alloy Stranded Conductors For Overhead Power Transmission
â€¢ BS 7884 Copper and Copper-Cadmium Stranded Conductors For Overhead Electric Traction and Power Transmission Systems

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Product Description

AAC/PVC - Aluminum Conductor PVC Covered

Code Word	Nominal cross-sectional area	Stranding and Wire Diameter	Approximate Overall Diameter of Bare Conductor	Maximum Resistance per kilometre at 20 °C	Approximate Breaking Load	Approximate Overall Diameter of Covered Conductor	Approximate Mass per kilometre of Covered Conductor
	Nominal cross-sectional area	Stranding and Wire Diameter	Approximate Overall Diameter of Bare Conductor	Maximum Resistance per kilometre at 20 °C	Approximate Breaking Load	Type 8	Type 8
	mm²	mm	mm	Ω	kN	mm	kg/km
Midge	22	7/2.06	6.18	1.227	3.99	8.2	100
Aphis	25	3/3.35	7.2	1.081	4.11	9.2	133
Gnat	25	7/2.21	6.63	1.066	4.59	8.8	118
Weevil	30	3/3.66	7.9	0.9082	4.86	10.1	158
Mosquito	35	7/2.59	7.77	0.7762	6.03	10	156
Ladybird	40	7/2.79	8.37	0.6689	6.87	10.6	177
Ant	50	7/3.10	9.3	0.5419	8.28	11.7	200
Fly	60	7/3.40	10.2	0.4505	9.9	12.4	249
Bluebottle	70	7/3.66	11	0.3881	11.34	13.2	285
Earwing	75	7/3.78	11.3	0.3644	11.94	13.6	302
Grasshopper	80	7/3.91	11.7	0.3406	12.78	13.9	319
Clegg	90	7/4.17	12.5	0.2994	14.53	14.7	359
Wasp	100	7/4.39	13.17	0.2702	16	16	360
Beetle	100	19/2.67	13.4	0.2704	17.42	15.6	387
Bee	125	7/4.90	14.7	0.2169	19.94	16.9	482
Cricket	150	7/5.36	16.1	0.1813	23.85	18.3	567
Hornet	150	19/3.25	16.3	0.1825	27.7	18.5	538
Caterpillar	175	19/3.53	17.7	0.1547	28.63	19.9	646
Chafer	200	19/3.78	18.9	0.1349	32.4	21.7	690
Spider	225	19/3.99	20	0.1211	36.01	22.2	809
Cockroach	250	19/4.22	21.1	0.1083	40.4	23.3	900
Butterfly	300	19/4.65	23.3	0.08916	48.7	25.5	1082
Moth	350	19/5.00	25	0.07711	56.37	27.2	1241
Drone	350	37/3.58	25.1	0.07741	57.45	27.3	1222
Locust	400	19/5.36	26.8	0.0671	64.73	29	1416
Centipede	400	37/3.78	26.5	0.06944	63.1	28.7	1353
Maybug	450	37/4.09	28.6	0.05931	74.01	30.8	1573
Scorpion	500	37/4.27	29.9	0.05441	79.98	32.1	1706
Cicada	600	37/4.65	32.6	0.04588	94.95	34.8	2010
Tarantula	750	37/5.23	36.6	0.03627	120.1	38.8	2519

ACSR/PVC - Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced PVC Covered

Nominal cross-sectional area	Stranding and Wire Diameter		Approximate Overall Diameter of Bare Conductor	Maximum Resistance per kilometre at 20 °C	Approximate Breaking Load	Approximate Overall Diameter of Covered Conductor	Approximate Mass per kilometre of Covered Conductor
	Aluminum	Steel				Approximate Overall Diameter of Covered Conductor	Approximate Mass per kilometre of Covered Conductor
	Aluminum	Steel				Type 16	Type 16
mm²	No./mm	No./mm	mm	Ω	kN	mm	kg
25	6/2.36	1/2.36	7.08	1.093	9.61	10.7	190
50	6/3.35	1/3.35	10.05	0.5426	18.35	14.1	330
100	6/4.72	7/1.57	14.15	0.2733	32.7	18.2	550
150	30/2.59	7/2.59	18.13	0.1828	69.2	22.2	920
150	18/3.35	1/3.35	16.75	0.1815	35.7	20.8	680
175	30/2.79	7/2.79	19.53	0.1576	79.8	23.6	1050
175	18/3.61	1/3.61	18.05	0.1563	41.1	22.1	780
200	30/3.00	7/3.00	21	0.1363	92.25	25	1190
200	18/3.86	1/3.86	19.3	0.1367	46.55	23.3	870

AAAC/PVC - All Aluminum Alloy Conductor PVC Covered

Nominal cross-sectional area	Stranding and Wire Diameter	Approximate Overall Diameter of Bare Conductor	Maximum Resistance per kilometre at 20 °C	Approximate Breaking Load	Approximate Overall Diameter of Covered Conductor	Approximate Mass per kilometre of Covered Conductor
Nominal cross-sectional area	Stranding and Wire Diameter	Approximate Overall Diameter of Bare Conductor	Maximum Resistance per kilometre at 20 °C	Approximate Breaking Load	Type 16	Type 16
mm²	mm	mm	Ω	kN	mm	kg
25	7/2.34	7.02	1.094	8.44	10.6	170
50	7/3.30	9.9	0.5498	16.8	13.9	280
100	7/4.65	13.95	0.2769	33.3	18	470
150	19/3.48	17.4	0.183	50.65	21.4	680
200	19/3.76	18.8	0.1568	59.1	22.8	780

CU/PVC - Copper Conductor PVC Covered

Nominal cross-sectional area	Stranding and Wire Diameter	Approximate Overall Diameter of Bare Conductor	Maximum Resistance per kilometre at 20 °C	Approximate Breaking Load	Approximate Overall Diameter of Covered Conductor		Approximate Mass per kilometre of Covered Conductor
Nominal cross-sectional area	Stranding and Wire Diameter	Approximate Overall Diameter of Bare Conductor	Maximum Resistance per kilometre at 20 °C	Approximate Breaking Load	Type 8	Type 16	Type 8	Type 16
mm²	mm	mm	Ω	kN	mm	mm	kg	kg
14	7/1.60	4.8	1.303	5.744	6.8	8.4	160	190
16	3/2.65	5.7	1.106	6.59	7.7	9.3	180	220
32	3/3.75	8.06	0.552	12.71	10.5	12.1	350	390
35	7/2.50	7.5	0.5337	14.097	9.9	11.5	360	400
70	7/3.55	10.65	0.2646	26.88	13.5	14.7	690	750
100	7/4.30	12.9	0.181	37.64	15.7	16.9	990	1060

COPPER-ALLOY / PVC Covered

Nominal cross-sectional area	Stranding and Wire Diameter	Approximate Overall Diameter of Bare Conductor	Maximum Resistance per kilometre at 20 °C	Approximate Breaking Load	Approximate Overall Diameter of Covered Conductor
Nominal cross-sectional area	Stranding and Wire Diameter	Approximate Overall Diameter of Bare Conductor	Maximum Resistance per kilometre at 20 °C	Approximate Breaking Load	Type 8	Type 16
mm²	mm	mm	Ω	kN	mm	mm
12	3/2.30	4.95	1.78	7.2	8.2	170
22	7/2.00	6	1.011	12.94	9.6	270
38	7/2.60	7.8	0.5983	21.69	11.8	430
75	7/3.70	11.1	0.2954	40.23	15.1	810
125	19/2.90	14.5	0.1784	68.75	18.5	1310
150	19/3.20	16	0.1465	82.16	20	1570

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are PVC-Covered Conductors primarily used for?

These conductors are designed for overhead power distribution lines. The PVC covering provides protection against accidental contact and environmental factors, though they are not considered fully insulated cables.

What is the difference between Type 8 and Type 16 coverage?

These types typically refer to the thickness or grade of the PVC covering. Type 16 usually provides a thicker or more robust coverage compared to Type 8, affecting the overall diameter and mass of the conductor.

Why choose ACSR/PVC over AAC/PVC?

ACSR (Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced) includes a steel core for significantly higher tensile strength, making it suitable for longer spans and harsher mechanical loads compared to all-aluminum AAC conductors.

Does the PVC covering affect the electrical resistance?

The resistance values provided in the tables refer to the metal conductor core itself at 20 °C. While the PVC covering affects heat dissipation, the primary electrical resistance remains a property of the aluminum or copper stranding.

Are these conductors resistant to UV exposure?

Yes, the PVC used for overhead line coverage is generally formulated with UV stabilizers to withstand long-term exposure to sunlight and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Can these be used for underground installations?

No, PVC-covered conductors are specifically engineered for overhead use. For underground applications, fully insulated and armored cables designed for direct burial or duct installation should be used.