2 Shrimp Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
2-2-2 Shrimp Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable delivers superior overhead power transmission for utility-to-consumer connections. Built with concentric or compressed 1350-H19 aluminum phase conductors (#2 AWG), black XLPE insulation offering enhanced thermal, abrasion, and environmental protection, plus a bare neutral messenger (#2 AWG ACSR/AAAC 6201), it ensures efficient conductivity, corrosion resistance, and structural strength. Rated 600V phase-to-phase up to 90°C (XLPE), with ≈150A ampacity, it complies with ASTM B-230/B-231/B-232/B-399 and ICEA S-76-474. Its balanced, lightweight construction simplifies installation while providing robust long-term performance against harsh outdoor factors like moisture, UV exposure, and mechanical stress.
Construction
Technical Specifications
Quality Control
Application
Construction
2 Shrimp Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable Constrution
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 600 Volts.
• 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 600 Volts.
Phase Conductor
Strand or Compressed 1350-H19 Series Aluminum Conductor.
Neutral (Messenger) Conductor
Bare Aluminum 6201 alloy messenger. Optional constructions include a messenger of AAC or ACSR.
Insulation
Black Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLP) Insulation.
Key Features
1. Voltage rating: 600 volts
2. Temperature rating: 75°C (PE), 90°C (XLP)
3. Phase Conductors: Stranded or Compressed 1350-H19 Aluminum
4. Bare AAAC messenger for neutral and support
5. Insulation: Black cross-linked polyethylene (XLP), UV and weather resistant
6. Flexible design for easy stringing and tensioning
2. Temperature rating: 75°C (PE), 90°C (XLP)
3. Phase Conductors: Stranded or Compressed 1350-H19 Aluminum
4. Bare AAAC messenger for neutral and support
5. Insulation: Black cross-linked polyethylene (XLP), UV and weather resistant
6. Flexible design for easy stringing and tensioning
Application
2 Shrimp Aluminum Conductor Overhead Service Drop Cable Wire has three conductors, with one of them being for the neutral path, and two electrodes. Used to supply power, usually from a pole-mounted transformer, to the user's service head, where connection to the service entrance cable is made. A bare messenger wire of this electrical cable is bonded closely to the two insulated aluminum conductors, which are individually insulated with black cross-linked polyethylene for protection.
Technical Specifications
2 Shrimp Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
2 Shrimp Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
| Rated voltage | V | 600 |
| 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
2 Shrimp Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
Raw Material Test
Incoming materials for 2-2-2 Shrimp Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable pass strict verification. 1. 1350-H19 aluminum rods tested for purity, conductivity (>61% IACS), tensile, and elongation per ASTM B-230/B-233. 2. Neutral messenger (ACSR/AAAC) components verified for galvanization, tensile strength (B-232/B-498), or alloy specs (B-399). 3. XLPE pellets checked for melt index, density, aging performance, tensile/elongation, and UV stabilizers. 4. Supplier documentation reviewed with random sampling for defects. Rejected lots returned; approved materials tagged for traceability.
Process inspection
In-process quality for 2-2-2 Shrimp Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable maintains precision. 1. Stranding monitored for accurate lay, strand count, and no overlaps in #2 AWG conductors/neutral. 2. Insulation extrusion: XLPE thickness gauged continuously (nominal 0.045 inches), parameters logged for cross-linking. 3. Twisting: Triplex assembly verified for balance, lay length, and insulation protection. 4. Inline spark testing detects faults. 5. Regular sampling for resistance, visual defects, and dimensions. Non-conformances trigger corrections and segregation.
Finished Product
Final QA on 2-2-2 Shrimp Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable confirms standards. 1. Conductor DC resistance/stranding per ASTM. 2. Insulation resistance/AC withstand (no flashover). 3. Physical: Thickness, eccentricity, tensile/elongation. 4. Ampacity (~150A) validated. 5. Visual check for marking ("Shrimp", specs), surface condition. 6. Flexibility/coiling tests. Full reports generated; passing products certified, labeled, and approved for shipment.
Application
Used for overhead service entrances from utility transformers/poles to residential/commercial weatherheads. Suitable for single-phase 600V distribution in rural/urban projects, pole-to-pole secondary feeds, and dependable power supply in challenging climatic and environmental conditions.
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● 30+ years of manufacturing experience
● ISO and UL certified production
● Customized cable and transformer solutions
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