795 MCM DRAKE ACSR Conductor Cable
The ACSR CAA 795 MCM 26/7F DRAKE is a widely used, high-capacity overhead conductor designed for power transmission and distribution systems. It features a rugged construction of 26 hard-drawn 1350-H19 aluminium wires wrapped around 7 galvanized steel strands, forming a strong and conductive concentrically stranded cable.
Built to ASTM B232 specifications, this conductor delivers excellent electrical performance, while its steel-reinforced core offers the mechanical strength needed for long-span installations. The steel strands are galvanized to Class A or B, providing reliable corrosion resistance in outdoor environments.
With its proven design and high load-handling capabilities, the DRAKE configuration is commonly used across utility networks, particularly for high-voltage transmission lines where strength, conductivity, and longevity are critical.
Construction
Technical Specifications
Quality Control
Application
Construction
795 MCM DRAKE ACSR Conductor Cable Construction
Standard
Product ASTM B232
Aluminum’s application as an electrical conductor material has progressed remarkably, mainly due to its superior electrical performance. Nevertheless, for the majority of long-span transmission lines, aluminium conductors need supplementary mechanical bracing, and galvanized steel wires are usually employed as the core in ACSR for this purpose.
Aluminum’s application as an electrical conductor material has progressed remarkably, mainly due to its superior electrical performance. Nevertheless, for the majority of long-span transmission lines, aluminium conductors need supplementary mechanical bracing, and galvanized steel wires are usually employed as the core in ACSR for this purpose.
Construction
ACSR comprises a concentrically stranded conductor with one or more layers of hard-drawn 1350-H19 aluminium wires over a galvanized steel wire core. The core may be single or stranded depending on size, and the steel wires are available with Class A or B galvanization for corrosion protection.
Engineered to meet the electrical and mechanical strength requirements of transmission or distribution lines, ACSR provides an optimal design by combining the right quantities of aluminium and galvanized steel wires.
Engineered to meet the electrical and mechanical strength requirements of transmission or distribution lines, ACSR provides an optimal design by combining the right quantities of aluminium and galvanized steel wires.
Applications
This cable is commonly employed as bare cable for overhead transmission lines, while also serving as primary and secondary bare cable in distribution lines.
Conditions for Ampacity Calculation
Conductor temperature = 75 °C;
Room temperature = 25 °C
Room temperature = 25 °C
Technical Specifications
795 MCM DRAKE ACSR Conductor Cable
795 MCM DRAKE ACSR Conductor Cable
| Construction characteristics | |
| Type of cable | Drake |
| Type of conductor | Circular, stranded |
| Conductor material | aluminum / Steel Core |
| Conductor flexibility | Class A |
| Conductor shape | Circular non compacted |
| Dimensional characteristics | |
| Conductor cross-section | 795 kcmil |
| Aluminium cross-section | 402.56 mm² |
| Conductor cross-section | 468 mm² |
| Number of aluminium wires | 26 |
| Diameter of aluminium wires | 4.44 mm |
| Number of steel wires | 7 |
| Diameter of steel wires | 3.45 mm |
| Diameter of steel core | 10.35 mm |
| Conductor diameter | 28.11 mm |
| Average geometric radius | 0.01142 m |
| Aluminium content | 1118 kg/km |
| Steel content | 512.2 kg/km |
| Approximate weight | 1629 kg/km |
| Nominal outer diameter | 28.11 mm |
| Number of cores | 1 |
| Number of round wires | - |
| Electrical characteristics | |
| Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C | 0.072 Ohm/km |
| Max. electric resistance AC 60Hz 75°C | 0.086 Ohm/km |
| Inductive reactance | 0.3373 Ohm/km |
| Capacitive reactance | 0.2035 MOhm.km |
| Ampacity | 910.0 A |
| Mechanical characteristics | |
| Rated breaking load (Class A) | 14245 kgf |
| Rated breaking load (Class B) | 13796 kgf |
| Hardness type | 1350-H19 |
| Usage characteristics | |
| Length | 1596 m |
| Reel net weight | 2600 kg |
| Packaging | Reel 170/80 |
Quality Control
795 MCM DRAKE ACSR Conductor Cable
Raw Material Test
NPC has always chosen raw material suppliers who have a good reputation, possess stable supply capabilities and have passed international quality system certifications (such as ISO 9001). And establish a long-term cooperative relationship with it, forming a stable and reliable raw material supply chain.
We will ensure that all raw materials are subject to strict inspection procedures upon entry to the factory, and can only be stored in the warehouse after they have been confirmed to meet the standards.
Process inspection
NPC has strict quality control procedures for each process in the cable production process.
Process documents: Develop detailed process flow and operation instructions to clarify the operating specifications and quality standards of each process.
Equipment calibration: Regularly calibrate key equipment such as wire drawing machines, stranding machines, extruders, and diameter gauges to ensure that the accuracy meets the requirements.
First piece confirmation: Before each batch of production, the first piece is trial-produced to confirm that the process parameters, product dimensions, electrical performance, etc. meet the standards before mass production can be carried out.
Finished Product
Inspectors conduct ex-factory inspections on cables according to relevant standards and corresponding product inspection specifications to ensure that each ex-factory product complies with the process regulations.
Application
This cable is commonly employed as bare cable for overhead transmission lines, while also serving as primary and secondary bare cable in distribution lines.
Technical Advantages
● 30+ years of manufacturing experience
● ISO and UL certified production
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