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Nexans Single Conductor Polyethylene-Covered Line Wire is rated for a 75°C normal conductor temperature, and is intended for use in overhead distribution circuits operating at primary or secondary voltages. The covering provides circuit protection against momentary contact with other conductors or trees. Because the covering carries no voltage rating, the conductors must be installed on insulators adequate for the intended service voltage. The user should consider the dielectric compatibility of the covering, insulator and conductor/insulator tie.
Conductor Construction Conductors are available in the following constructions:
Covering Material The standard covering on the conductor is black linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). Alternatively, a covering of black low-density crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) with a 90°C temperature rating is available upon request.
The LLDPE and XLPE coverings meet the requirements of ANSI/ICEA S-70-547-2007 (Standard for Weather-Resistant Polyethylene Covered Conductors).
Markings The covering will bear the following surface markings:
Standard Nexans Overhead Covered Line Wire is manufactured and tested in accordance with ANSI/ICEA S-70-547 (Standard for Weather Resistant Polyethylene Covered Conductors).
CodeWord
Size(Stranding)
CoveringThickness(inch)
Cable
DC Resistanceat 20°C(ohm/kft)
InductiveReactance(ohm/kft)
Ampacity*
OverallDiameter(inch)
Weight(lb/kft)
BreakingStrength(lbf)
Walnut
6 (6/1)
0.030
0.26
45
1131
0.658
0.143
95
Butternut
4 (6/1)
0.31
70
1767
0.413
0.136
120
Pignut
2 (6/1)
0.045
0.41
115
2708
0.260
0.127
165
Chestnut
1 (6/1)
0.44
140
3373
0.206
0.122
190
Almond
1/0 (6/1)
0.060
0.52
185
4161
0.163
0.116
215
Pecan
2/0 (6/1)
0.57
225
5035
0.130
0.113
235
Cottonwood
0.080
0.61
240
Filbert
3/0 (6/1)
0.62
275
6289
0.103
0.109
270
Buckeye
4/0 (6/1)
0.68
340
7933
0.0816
0.105
320
Gumwood
0.72
360
325
Hackberry
266.8 (18/1)
0.73
345
6555
0.0651
0.09
400
Redbud
0.77
365
Mockernut
336.4 (18/1)
0.81
425
8265
0.0516
0.087
460
Aspen**
0.85
445
465
For XLPE covering, add "XLP" to code word. (eg. Pignut/XLP)* Ampacity based on conductor at 75°C, ambient temperature at 30°C, wind speed at 2 ft/s, with sun. For ampacity values at 90°C, contact our Sales Office.Inductive Reactance values are shown for 1.0 ft equivalent spacing. To correct Inductive Reactance in ohm/kft for other equivalent spacings (S) expressed in feet: XL= Value at 1.0 ft + 0.023 ln(S) For a frequency other than 60 Hz, multiply result by f/60 **This Code Word also refers to another product. To avoid confusion, we recommend specifying the size as well.
Size(# of wires)
Plum
6 (7)
0.24
35
507
0.661
0.118
Apricot
4 (7)
0.29
50
793
0.415
130
Peach
2 (7)
0.38
85
1215
0.261
0.107
170
Nectarine
1 (7)
0.42
105
1476
0.207
195
Quince
1/0 (7)
0.49
135
1791
0.164
0.102
Orange
2/0 (7)
0.54
2259
0.0994
260
Fig
3/0 (7)
0.59
200
2736
0.0968
300
Olive
4/0 (7)
0.64
245
3447
0.0820
0.0941
Pomegranate
4/0 (19)
0.65
3618
0.0944
Mulberry
266.8 (19)
0.71
305
4473
0.0650
0.0915
410
Basswood
300 (19)
0.75
335
4932
0.0578
0.0901
430
Annona
336.4 (19)
0.79
375
5535
0.0888
Molles
397.5 (19)
0.89
6399
0.0436
0.0869
510
Huckleberry
477 (37)
0.95
540
7821
0.0364
0.0845
585
For XLPE covering, add "XLP" to code word. (eg. Pomegranate/XLP)* Ampacity based on conductor at 75°C, ambient temperature at 30°C, wind speed at 2 ft/s, with sun. For ampacityvalues at 90°C, contact our Sales Office.Inductive Reactance values are shown for 1.0 ft equivalent spacing.To correct Inductive Reactance in ohm/kft for other equivalent spacings (S) expressed in feet:XL = Value at 1.0 ft + 0.023ln(S)For a frequency other than 60 Hz, multiply result by f/60
10 (1)
0.16
390
1.03
0.131
55
8 (7)
0.21
60
646
0.663
0.125
90
1017
0.417
0.119
110
1596
0.262
0.114
155
2489
0.165
280
3202
0.106
4009
0.104
450
5026
0.0822
0.100
3/0 (19)
560
6308
0.0652
380
700
7904
0.0517
0.0942
440
250 (19)
0.70
820
9870
0.0438
0.0922
490
350 (19)
0.80
1140
13015
0.0313
0.0883
610
500 (37)
0.97
1635
18525
0.0219
0.0839
770
* Ampacity based on conductor at 75°C, ambient temperature at 30°C, wind speed at 2 ft/s, with sun. For ampacity values at 90°C, contact our Sales Office.Inductive Reactance values are shown for 1.0 ft equivalent spacing.To correct Inductive Reactance in ohm/kft for other equivalent spacings (S) expressed in feet:XL = Value at 1.0 ft + 0.023ln(S)For a frequency other than 60 Hz, multiply result by f/60
