1/0 Costena Aluminum Quadruplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
The 1/0 Costena Quadruplex Service Drop Cable is a robust overhead cable for three-phase secondary power distribution with neutral. Featuring three 1/0 AWG aluminum phase conductors and one neutral messenger (7-strand) insulated with XLPE or PE and assembled in quadruplex configuration, it offers excellent mechanical strength and weather resistance. Compliant with ASTM B-230, B-231, ICEA S-76-474, and ANSI/ICEA standards, this cable supports 600V applications with superior UV, moisture, and abrasion protection. The self-supporting messenger reduces sag and simplifies installation over medium spans. The 1/0 Costena Quadruplex Service Drop Cable ensures low power losses, high current capacity, and long service life in harsh outdoor conditions. Lightweight and flexible, it is widely used for three-phase service drops in residential subdivisions, commercial buildings, and rural areas requiring safe, cost-effective aerial connections from utility poles to service entrances.
Construction
Technical Specifications
Quality Control
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Construction
1/0 Costena Aluminum Conductor Quadruplex Overhead Service Drop Cable Construction
Standard
• ASTM B-230 Aluminum Wire, 1350-H19 for Electrical Purposes.
• ASTM B-231 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded.
• ASTM B-232 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Coated Steel Reinforced (ACSR).
• ASTM B-399 Concentric-Lay-Stranded 6201-T81 Aluminum Alloy Conductors.
• ICEA S-76-474-Neutral-supported Power Cable Assemblies With Weather-Resistant Extruded Insulation Rated 600Volts
• ASTM B-231 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded.
• ASTM B-232 Aluminum Conductors, Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Coated Steel Reinforced (ACSR).
• ASTM B-399 Concentric-Lay-Stranded 6201-T81 Aluminum Alloy Conductors.
• ICEA S-76-474-Neutral-supported Power Cable Assemblies With Weather-Resistant Extruded Insulation Rated 600Volts
Phase Conductor
Strand or Compressed 1350-H19 Series Aluminum Conductor.
Neutral(Messenger )Conductor
Bare ACSR messenger. Optional constructions include a messenger of AAC or 6201 alloy.
Insulation
Black Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLP) Insulation.
Application
1/0 costena conductor quadruplex overhead service drop cable used to supply 3-phase power, usually from a pole mounted transformer, to the user's service head where connection to the service entrance cable is made. To be used at voltages of 600 volts phase to phase or less and at conductor temperatures not to exceed 75°C for polyethylene insulated conductors or 90°C for cross linked polyethylene (XLP) insulated conductors
Application Type
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Features
1. Suitable for overhead service drops in residential, commercial, or light industrial use
2. Rated for 600V or less, 3-phase systems
3. XLP insulation ensures heat and weather resistance
4. Built to meet ASTM B-230, B-231, B-232, B-399, and ICEA S-76-474 standards
5. Equipped with ACSR neutral messenger; AAC and 6201 options available
6. Designed for residential, agricultural, or commercial overhead power systems
2. Rated for 600V or less, 3-phase systems
3. XLP insulation ensures heat and weather resistance
4. Built to meet ASTM B-230, B-231, B-232, B-399, and ICEA S-76-474 standards
5. Equipped with ACSR neutral messenger; AAC and 6201 options available
6. Designed for residential, agricultural, or commercial overhead power systems
Technical Specifications
1/0 Costena Aluminum Quadruplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
1/0 Costena Aluminum Conductor Quadruplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
| Rated voltage | kV | 0.6/1 |
| Test voltage | Veff kV/Hz | 4/50 |
| Laying temperature | °C | min. -5 |
| Operating temperature | °C | -30 ~ +90 |
| Conductor temperature | °C | max. +90 |
| Short-circuit temperature | °C/s | max. +250 /5 |
| Bending radius (min.) | mm | 20 × Ø of cable |
Quality Control
1/0 Costena Aluminum Quadruplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
Raw Material Test
Raw material testing for the 1/0 Costena Quadruplex Service Drop Cable begins with aluminum wire inspection for purity, conductivity, and elongation per ASTM standards. Phase and messenger strands are checked for diameter uniformity and surface quality. XLPE/PE insulation compounds undergo melt flow index, density, carbon black content (UV protection), and thermal aging tests via OIT and DSC analysis. Samples face contamination screening and environmental stress cracking. The step-by-step process: incoming batch verification, sampling protocol, chemical composition analysis via spectrometry, mechanical property testing (before/after aging), electrical resistivity measurement, and material approval decision.
Process inspection
The 1/0 Costena Quadruplex Service Drop Cable process inspection ensures consistent quality. Conductor stranding is monitored for lay length, compactness, and defects using optical gauges. Insulation extrusion controls thickness uniformity and concentricity with online laser systems. Quadruplex assembly verifies twisting tension, phase symmetry, and messenger integration. Spark testing detects pinholes in real time. Dimensional accuracy, ovality, and phase identification are checked continuously. Key steps: material pre-drying confirmation, extrusion parameter logging (temperature, speed), intermediate wall thickness sampling, twisting tension monitoring, defect marking/removal, and post-process cooling control. This multi-point oversight guarantees the 1/0 Costena Quadruplex Service Drop Cable achieves void-free insulation, proper four-conductor configuration, strong messenger support.
Finished Product
The finished 1/0 Costena Quadruplex Service Drop Cable undergoes thorough testing for compliance. Routine tests include conductor resistance, insulation thickness, messenger breaking strength, high voltage spark test, and overall tensile load. Mechanical tests cover elongation, bending, and impact resistance. Weathering via UV aging and heat distortion is assessed. The process steps: reel sampling, preparation with terminations, gradual load/voltage application, timed exposure to heat/UV, hold phase monitoring, post-test dimensional/electrical re-measurement, and visual inspection for defects. Additional checks include sag-tension verification, phase balance, and marking durability. Only cables passing all criteria are approved, confirming the 1/0 Costena Quadruplex Service Drop Cable's electrical safety, mechanical strength, weather endurance.
Application
1/0 Costena Quadruplex Service Drop Cable is widely used for overhead three-phase service drops to homes, apartments, small commercial buildings, and rural properties. Ideal for delivering power from utility poles to service entrances requiring durable, self-supporting aerial connections up to 600V.
Technical Advantages
● 30+ years of manufacturing experience
● ISO and UL certified production
● Customized cable and transformer solutions
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