15kV AAC Tree Wire
What is 15KV AAC tree wire？
15kV AAC 2 Tree Wire layers are concentrically stranded conductors, which come in compressed or compact formats depending on their size. These conductors can be insulated with high-density track resistant polyethylene (HDTRPE) road-resistant cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) to adapt to various needs and applications.
15KV AAC standard tree wire
ASTM B230/B231M – Standard Specification for 1350-H19 Aluminum Cables for Electrical Purposes
ASTM B232/B232M – Standard Specification for Concentrically Stranded Aluminum Conductor Reinforced with Clad Steel (ACSR)
ASTM B398/B399M – Standard Specification for 6201-T81 Aluminum Alloy Cables for Electrical Purposes
ASTM B400 – Standard Specification for Aluminum Conductor 1350 compact round concentric braiding
ICEA S-121-733 – Standard for spacer cables supported by tree and messenger cables
Technical data 15KV AAC Tree wire
| Size (AWG o kcmil) | Stranding | Driver diameter | Cover thickness (mils) | Cable diameter (mils) | Rated Strength (lbs) | Weight per 1000 pies.(lbs) | |
| (mils) | inner layer | Outer layer | |||||
| 1/0 | 7 | 336 | 75 | 75 | 636 | 1791 | 196 |
| 2/0 | 7 | 376 | 75 | 75 | 676 | 2259 | 230 |
| 3/0 | 7 | 423 | 75 | 75 | 723 | 2736 | 272 |
| 4/0 | 7 | 475 | 75 | 75 | 775 | 3447 | 325 |
| 266.8 | 19 | 537 | 75 | 75 | 837 | 4473 | 387 |
| 336.4 | 19 | 603 | 75 | 75 | 903 | 5535 | 466 |
| 397.5 | 19 | 659 | 75 | 75 | 959 | 6399 | 535 |
| 477 | 19 | 722 | 75 | 75 | 1022 | 7524 | 623 |
| 556.5 | 37 | 780 | 75 | 75 | 1080 | 8946 | 708 |
| 636 | 37 | 835 | 75 | 75 | 1135 | 10260 | 794 |
Tree Wire Applications
15KV AAC Tree wire Used for primary and secondary aerial distribution in scenarios where space must be conserved or where narrower rights-of-way are preferred. Its installation mirrors that of bare conductors, but its cover serves as crucial protection against direct short circuits and instantaneous discharges with nearby objects. Proximity design reduces space and hardware required for line installation, which is especially beneficial in densely populated areas such as alleys or narrow passages.