Covered Line Wire Alloy 6201-T81 Aluminum Conductor

Construction

Conductors are aluminum alloy 1350-H19, 6201-181, or ACSR conductors, concentrically stranded and covered for weather proofing with polyethylene, high density polyethylene (HD) or crosslinked polyethylene (XLP).

Standards

• ASTM B-230 – Aluminum 1350-H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes.
• ASTM B-231 – Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR).
• ASTM B-1248 – Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials.
• ASTM C-8.35 – Specifications for Weather-Resistant Polethylene-Covered Wire and Cable.
• ICEAS-61-402
• NEMA PUB NO. WC 5-1973 – Standards Publication Thermoplastic insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy.

Notes

• The code words as given apply to conventional polyethylene line wire.
• For 6201 aluminum conductors diameter equivalent to ACSR construction or 1350 aluminum equivalent.
• Ampacity ratings based on 75 ºC conductor temperature, 25 ºC ambient temperature elevation – sea level. Emissivity 0.91 coefficient of absorption 0.95. Thermal reisitivity of covering -3ºC-Cm2/Watt-CM. Wind speed 2ft/sec in sun.
• To determine correct ampacity by conductor size, please consult the National Electric Code, latest edition.