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556.5 KCMIL (Parakeet)
556.5 KCMIL (Parakeet)
Conductor formed by a galvanized steel core around which are stranded
one or more layers of aluminum 1350-H19 wires.
- Nexans ref. : 204201
Description
Description
Application
Overhead transmission lines and power distribution. Used as carrier neutral cables for aerial distribution type multiplex.
Construction
Concentric conductor composed of aluminum wires 1350-H19, helically applied over steel galvanized core.
Applicable Standards
- ASTM B230, NTC 360
- ASTM B232, NTC 309
- ASTM B498, NTC 461
- ASTM B500, NTC 1864
Certificate
RETIE N°00812
RETIE N°00411
Features Optional upon request:
Core of galvanized steel with grease, to improve the corrosion protection provided by the zinc layer.
For more information, contact our sales representative.
Packaging Units
Reels by 2000 m. Other packaging units available upon request.
Ampacity Conditions
- Current capacity at ambient temperature 25°C, conductor temperature 75°C, solar emission 1kW/m², absorption and emissivity coefficients 0.5, wind speed 610 mm/sec, at sea level and at 60 Hz.
- For all constructions or wiring ME: Modulus of elasticity 6300 kgf/mm², CDL: linear expansion coefficient 23.0 x 10 exp(-6) /°C, RMG: Geometric Mean Radius.
- The data indicated in this table is subject to normal manufacturing tolerances.
Characteristics
Characteristics
Construction characteristics
Construction characteristics
Type of cable
Parakeet
Conductor flexibility
Class B
Conductor material
aluminum / Steel Core
Conductor shape
Compact stranded
Dimensional characteristics
Dimensional characteristics
Number of aluminium wires
24
Number of steel wire
7
Diameter of aluminium wires
3.868 mm
Diameter of steel wires
2.578 mm
Aluminium cross-section
282.02 mm²
Approximate weight
1067 kg/km
Conductor cross-section
- mm²
Conductor diameter
23.21 mm
Nominal outer diameter
- mm
Number of cores
31
Wire section
36.54 mm²
Electrical characteristics
Electrical characteristics
Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C
0.102 Ohm/km
Ampacity
721.0 A
Mechanical characteristics
Mechanical characteristics
Minimum breaking load
8989 kgf
Hardness type
1350-H19
Usage characteristics
Usage characteristics
Packaging
Reel
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