0.6/1kV ABC Cable: bundled overhead cables, AS/NZS 3560.1 (AL/XLPE)
What is ABC Cable AS/NZS 3560.1(AL/XLPE)?
ABC Cable AS/NZS 3560.1(AL/XLPE), aerial bundle cables, commonly known as aerial beam conductors or ABC, with a tension of 0,6/1 kV, used to bundle multiple single core cables. ABC cables are widely used in the temporary distribution of power for public lighting and in service cables between secondary poles.. These cables are made of stranded aluminum conductors., both single-core and multi-core, covered with XLPE insulation, PE a PVC. Its most frequent use is in temporary energy installations., as in buildings under construction. Often, ABC cables are referred to as bare conductors even though they are insulated.
Our Low Voltage ABC Cable Standard (cable ABC LV) It's NFC 33-209 and has a voltage rating of 0,6/1 kV. With the isolation, It also complies with Class II according to the IEC standard 61140 regarding protection against electric shock.
ABC Cable AS/NZS Standard 3560.1(AL/XLPE)
NFC 33-209 Insulated aerial cables for low voltage aerial distribution networks.
Technical data of ABC Cable AS/NZS 3560.1(AL/XLPE)
| Number of cores x nominal cross section | min. breaking load of conductor strand | Current rating in the air | Outer diameter | Total weight |
| mm^2 | kN | A | mm | kg/km |
| 2×16 RM | 4.4 | 78 | 15 | 140 |
| 2×25 RM | 7 | 105 | 17.6 | 210 |
| 2×35 RM | 9.8 | 125 | 19.6 | 270 |
| 2×50 RM | 11.4 | 150 | 22.8 | 370 |
| 2×95 RM | 15.3 | 230 | 30.6 | 680 |
| 3×25 RM | 8.8 | 97 | 19 | 310 |
| 3×35 RM | 9.8 | 120 | 21.1 | 410 |
| 3×50 RM | 11.4 | 140 | 24.6 | 550 |
| 4×16 RM | 8.8 | 74 | 18.1 | 290 |
| 4×25 RM | 14 | 97 | 21.2 | 410 |
| 4×35 RM | 19.6 | 120 | 23.7 | 550 |
| 4×50 RM | 28 | 140 | 27.5 | 740 |
| 4×70 RM | 39.2 | 175 | 31.9 | 1000 |
| 4×95 RM | 53.2 | 215 | 36.9 | 1370 |
| 4×120 RM | 67.2 | 250 | 40.6 | 1690 |
| 4×150 RM | 84 | 280 | 43.9 | 2020 |
ABC Cable Applications
aerial bundle cables (ABC AS/NZS 3560.1)have a variety of applications, especially in the distribution of electrical energy.
Street lighting: ABC cables are frequently used for power distribution in public lighting systems due to their ease of installation and maintenance..
Service Cables: They are used to connect power from secondary poles to residential facilities, commercial and industrial. This includes both primary and secondary power distribution.
Urban and Rural Areas: In urban areas, ABC cables help reduce the risk of short circuits caused by contact with tree branches or birds. In rural areas, They are preferred for their resistance to adverse environmental conditions and their durability.
Security: Due to its isolation, ABC cables offer greater security compared to bare cables, reducing the risk of electrocution and accidents.
These applications make ABC cables a popular and versatile choice for various power distribution needs..