Custom AAAC ASTM B399 All Aluminum Alloy Conductor Manufacturers, Suppliers

Execution standard:  ASTM B399

Material: AAAC adopts 6201-T81 aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy material.

Product advantage: Lightweight yet durable, these aluminum alloy conductors simplify transportation and installation processes, reducing labor intensity and project timelines.

AAAC is an all-aluminum alloy conductor designed to merge electrical efficiency with structural toughness.  Its specialized alloy formulation enhances both conductivity and tensile strength, making it a versatile option for medium-voltage lines in regions with fluctuating temperatures or moderate wind loads.

Product Description

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High Efficiency

Optimized aluminum alloy for superior electrical conductivity.

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Durability

Excellent resistance to corrosion and environmental stress.

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Strength

Designed to meet strict ASTM B399/B399M standards.

All Aluminum alloy Conductor (AAAC) Standards: ASTM B399/399M - Table 1

Code Word Conductor Size Stranding Sectional Area Diameter of Conductor Linear Mass Rated Strength Max.D.C. Resistance at 20℃ Ω/km
cmil (AWG) mm No mm2 mm kg/km kN Ohms/km
26 240 (6AWG)1.55713.24.65364.222.536
Akron30 5801.68715.55.04424.922.159
41 740 (4AWG)1.96721.125.88586.721.586
Alton48 6902.12724.716.36687.841.3557
66 360 (2AWG)2.47733.547.419210.700.9987
Ames77 4702.67739.198.0110712.500.8547
105 600 (1/0AWG)3.12753.529.3614717.000.6259
Azusa123 3003.37762.4410.1117119.000.5365
133 100 (2/0AWG)3.50767.3510.518420.500.4974
Anaheim155 4003.78778.5511.3421524.000.4264
167 800 (3/0AWG)3.93784.9111.7923325.900.3945
Amherst195 7004.25799.3012.7527230.200.3373
211 600 (4/0AWG)4.427107.4113.2629432.700.3119
Alliance246 9004.777125.0914.3134338.100.2678
250 0002.9119126.3714.5534839.000.2651
300 0003.1919151.8515.9541846.800.2206
Butte312 8003.2619158.5916.343646.700.2112
350 0003.4519177.6217.2548952.300.1886
Canton394 5003.6619199.9018.355059.000.1676
400 0003.6919203.1918.4555959.800.1649
450 0003.9119228.1419.5562867.300.1468
Calro465 4003.9819236.3819.965069.600.1431
500 0004.1219253.3020.669774.700.1322
550 0003.1037279.2621.777083.900.12
Darien559 5004.3619283.6721.878183.600.1181
600 0003.2337303.1822.6183691.500.1105
650 0003.3737330.0323.5991095.000.1015
Elgin652 4004.7119331.0423.5591197.500.1012
700 0003.4937353.9524.43976102.000.09464
Flint740 8003.5937374.5325.131033108.000.08944
750 0003.6237380.8125.341050110.000.08976
800 0003.7337404.326.111115117.000.08285
900 0003.9637455.7027.721257132.000.07351
Greeley927 2004.0237469.6228.141295136.000.07133
1 000 0004.1837507.7429.261400146.000.06597
1 077 4003.3861547.3430.421512156.000.0612
1 165 1003.5161590.2531.591630169.000.05675
1 250 0003.6361631.3032.671744180.000.05306
1 259 6003.6561638.2732.851763182.000.05248
1 348 8003.7861684.5534.021891195.000.04893
1 439 2003.9061728.7035.12013208.000.04597
1 500 0003.9861758.9035.822096217.000.04414
1 750 0004.3061885.8438.72447253.000.03781

All Aluminum alloy Conductor (AAAC) Standards: ASTM B399/399M - Table 2

Nominal Area Sectional Area Stranding Diameter of Conductor Linear Mass Rated Strength Max.D.C. Resistance at 20℃ Ω/km
mm2 mm2 mm No mm kg/km kN Ohms/km
1616.11.7175.13445.092.0836
2020.11.9175.73556.351.6701
2524.92.1376.39687.91.3429
31.531.42.3977.17869.951.0666
4040.12.778.111012.70.8358
5050.13.0279.0613715.90.6680
6363.23.39710.1717319.10.5302
8079.83.81711.4321924.10.4197
10099.84.26712.7827330.20.3357
112111.84.51713.5330633.80.2995
125124.62.891914.4534338.30.2688
140139.73.061915.338442.90.2397
160159.63.271916.3543946.70.2099
180179.73.471917.3549452.60.1864
200199.93.661918.355058.60.1676
224223.53.871919.3561565.50.1499
250249.64.091920.4568773.10.1342
280279.33.13721.777083.90.1199
315314.53.293723.0386890.20.1065
355356.03.53724.59821020.0941
400400.03.713725.9711031150.0837
450451.13.943727.5812441290.0743
500500.54.153729.0513801430.0669
560560.04.393730.7315451610.0598
630631.14.663732.6217411810.0531
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What does AAAC stand for in power cables?
AAAC stands for All Aluminum Alloy Conductor. It is a high-strength aluminum alloy conductor primarily used in overhead transmission and distribution lines.
2. What are the advantages of AAAC over ACSR conductors?
AAAC is lighter than ACSR and offers better corrosion resistance. Since it does not contain a steel core, it eliminates magnetic losses, making it more efficient for power delivery.
3. What standards does this AAAC conductor comply with?
These conductors comply with the ASTM B399 and B399M international standards, ensuring specific mechanical and electrical performance criteria.
4. Is AAAC suitable for coastal or highly corrosive environments?
Yes, AAAC provides excellent resistance to corrosion compared to other conductors, making it an ideal choice for coastal regions where salt air is present.
5. How does the strength-to-weight ratio of AAAC compare?
AAAC has a very high strength-to-weight ratio, allowing for longer spans and reduced tension on support structures compared to pure aluminum conductors.
6. What is the maximum D.C. resistance at 20°C for these conductors?
The D.C. resistance varies by conductor size and stranding, ranging from approximately 2.536 Ohms/km for smaller sizes down to 0.03781 Ohms/km for the largest sizes as shown in the tables.

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