6 Hippa Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable Wire
6 Hippa Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable Wire is engineered for safe and efficient overhead service drop connections. It features two insulated aluminum conductors stranded around a reinforced neutral messenger, providing balanced electrical performance and mechanical stability. This cable offers excellent corrosion resistance, low sag characteristics, and simplified installation. The insulation system of the 6 Hippa Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable Wire is designed to withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight, moisture, and temperature variations, ensuring reliable outdoor operation. A complete quality assurance program is implemented during manufacturing, covering raw material testing, process inspection, and finished product testing. Each production stage follows standardized procedures to ensure conformity with international standards and utility requirements. The 6 Hippa Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable Wire is a dependable choice for modern overhead power distribution systems.
Construction
Technical Specifications
Quality Control
Application
Construction
6 Hippa 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.
ASTM B-498 Zinc-Coated Steel Core Wire for Aluminum Conductors, Steel Reinforced (ACSR).
• Triplex Service Drop cable meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of ANSI/ICEA body S-76-474.
• 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.
ASTM B-498 Zinc-Coated Steel Core Wire for Aluminum Conductors, Steel Reinforced (ACSR).
• Triplex Service Drop cable meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of ANSI/ICEA body S-76-474.
Phase Conductor
Strand or Compressed 1350-H19 Series Aluminum Conductor.
Neutral (Messenger) Conductor
Bare AAAC messenger.
Insulation
Black Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLP) Insulation.
Key Features
1. Bare AAAC messenger for corrosion resistance and strength
2. Designed for single-phase 120/240V overhead service drops
3. XLP insulation for weather, UV, and abrasion resistance
4. Fully compliant with ASTM and ICEA standards
5. Suitable for long-span installations
2. Designed for single-phase 120/240V overhead service drops
3. XLP insulation for weather, UV, and abrasion resistance
4. Fully compliant with ASTM and ICEA standards
5. Suitable for long-span installations
Application
6 Hippa Triplex aluminum 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. 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 (XLPE) insulated conductors.
Technical Specifications
6 Hippa Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable Wire
6 Hippa 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
6 Hippa Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable Wire
Raw Material Test
For the 6 Hippa Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable Wire, raw material testing ensures that all input materials meet strict quality criteria. Aluminum rods undergo chemical composition analysis to verify purity and conductivity performance. Electrical conductivity testing confirms compliance with transmission requirements. Mechanical properties such as tensile strength and elongation are tested to ensure the aluminum can withstand manufacturing and installation stress. Surface inspections detect defects, oxidation, or contamination. Nonconforming materials are rejected before production.
Process inspection
Process inspection is essential to maintaining quality during production of the 6 Hippa Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable Wire. Conductor stranding inspections verify strand count, lay length, and diameter accuracy to ensure uniform electrical performance. During insulation extrusion, continuous monitoring checks insulation thickness and concentricity. Spark testing identifies insulation defects instantly, preventing defective sections from advancing. Temperature and extrusion parameters are strictly controlled.
Finished Product
Finished product testing validates the final quality of the 6 Hippa Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable Wire. Electrical resistance and high-voltage tests confirm conductor efficiency and insulation reliability. Mechanical tests evaluate tensile strength and insulation adhesion. Dimensional measurements ensure compliance with design tolerances. Environmental tests such as heat aging, cold bending, and UV resistance simulate service conditions.
Application
The 6 Hippa Aluminum Conductor Triplex Overhead Service Drop Cable Wire is suitable for overhead electrical connections between utility distribution networks and service entrances of residential, commercial, and light industrial buildings.
Technical Advantages
● 30+ years of manufacturing experience
● ISO and UL certified production
● Customized cable and transformer solutions
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What are the measures for cable fire prevention?(1) Use flame-retardant cables; (2) Use fireproof cable tray; (3) Use fireproof paint; (4) Fire partition walls and fire baffles are installed at cable tunnels, mezzanine exits, etc.; (5) Overhead cables should avoid oil pipelines and explosion-proof doors, otherwise local pipes or heat insulation and fire prevention measures should be taken.
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