4/0 Cerapus Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
4/0-4/0-2/0 Cerapus Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable provides premium overhead power transmission for utility-to-consumer connections with elevated capacity needs. Featuring concentric or compressed 1350-H19 aluminum phase conductors (#4/0 AWG), black XLPE insulation for enhanced thermal, abrasion, and environmental protection, plus a bare ACSR neutral messenger (#2/0 AWG), it ensures efficient conductivity, corrosion resistance, and structural integrity. Rated 600V phase-to-phase up to 90°C (XLPE), with ≈315A ampacity, it complies with ASTM B-230/B-231/B-232/B-399 and ICEA S-76-474. Its balanced, lightweight design facilitates easy installation while offering robust long-term performance against demanding outdoor factors like extreme temperatures, moisture, UV exposure, and mechanical loads in residential, commercial, and light industrial settings.
Construction
Technical Specifications
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Construction
4/0 Cerapus 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 ACSR messenger.
Insulation
Black Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLP) Insulation.
Key Features
1. Voltage rating: 600 volts
2. Temperature rating: 75°C (PE), 90°C (XLP)
3. Conductors: 1350-H19 Aluminum, stranded or compressed
4. Weather-resistant XLP insulation ensures durability under sunlight and rain
5. Easy to install and lightweight compared to copper equivalents
2. Temperature rating: 75°C (PE), 90°C (XLP)
3. Conductors: 1350-H19 Aluminum, stranded or compressed
4. Weather-resistant XLP insulation ensures durability under sunlight and rain
5. Easy to install and lightweight compared to copper equivalents
Application
4/0 Cerapus Aluminum Conductor Overhead Service Drop Cable has three conductors, with one of them being for neutral path, and two electrodes. The aluminum triplex cable is an electrical cable meant for power distributions from the utility lines to the consumer’s premises through the weather head. It has an operational voltage rating at 600 V and the maximum temperature rating of 75°C. A bare messenger wire of this electrical cable is bonded closely on the two insulated aluminum conductors, which are individually insulated with black cross-linked polyethylene for protection.
Technical Specifications
4/0 Cerapus Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
4/0 Cerapus 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
4/0 Cerapus Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable
Raw Material Test
Incoming materials for 4/0-4/0-2/0 Cerapus Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable must pass strict protocols. 1. 1350-H19 aluminum rods tested for purity via spectrometry, conductivity (>61% IACS), tensile, and elongation per ASTM B-230/B-233. 2. ACSR neutral components (steel core) verified for galvanization adherence, strand integrity, and tensile strength per ASTM B-232/B-498. 3. XLPE pellets evaluated for melt index, density, thermal aging, tensile/elongation after aging, and UV stabilizer content. 4. Supplier COAs reviewed with random sampling for defects. Rejected lots returned; approved materials tagged for full traceability.
Process inspection
In-process controls for 4/0-4/0-2/0 Cerapus Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable ensure precision. 1. Stranding monitored for accurate concentric lay, strand count, no overlaps in #4/0 AWG phases/#2/0 AWG neutral. 2. Insulation extrusion: XLPE thickness gauged continuously (0.060 inches nominal), parameters logged for cross-linking. 3. Twisting: Triplex configuration 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 immediate corrections and segregation.
Finished Product
Final QA on 4/0-4/0-2/0 Cerapus Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable confirms compliance. 1. Conductor DC resistance/stranding per ASTM. 2. Insulation resistance/AC withstand voltage (no flashover). 3. Physical: Thickness, eccentricity, tensile/elongation measurements. 4. Ampacity validated (~315A). 5. Visual inspection for marking ("Cerapus", specs), surface condition, and no damage. 6. Flexibility/coiling tests. Comprehensive reports generated; passing products certified, labeled, and approved for shipment.
Application
Used for overhead service entrances from utility transformers/poles to residential/commercial/light industrial weatherheads. Suitable for higher-load single-phase 600V distribution in urban/rural projects, pole-to-pole secondary lines, and dependable power supply in challenging climatic and environmental conditions.
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● ISO and UL certified production
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