Copper Conductor Quadruplex Service Drop Cable 600V
Copper Conductor Quadruplex Overhead Service Drop Cable is designed for 600V phase-to-phase electrical distribution, primarily used to carry power from pole-mounted transformers to the customer's service entrance. Comprising three insulated copper phase conductors and one copper neutral messenger (stranded) with XLPE or PE insulation in quadruplex form, it meets ASTM, ICEA, and international standards. High-purity copper ensures minimal voltage drop and excellent current capacity. Robust insulation resists sunlight, moisture, and mechanical damage for decades of outdoor service. Self-supporting design allows easy installation with low sag. The Copper Conductor Quadruplex Service Drop Cable 600V provides reliable power transfer up to 600V in extreme temperatures. Flame-retardant options enhance safety. Commonly chosen for premium single-phase and three-phase power delivery in subdivisions, rural homes, commercial connections, and critical installations requiring high-conductivity copper overhead solutions with proven longevity and performance.
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Technical Specifications
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Construction
Copper Conductor Quadruplex Service Drop Cable 600V Construction
Specifications
Meets or exceeds the following ASTM specifications:
B-1 Hard-Drawn Copper Wire.
B-3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire.
B-8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft.
Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of ANSI/ICEA S-76-474 for polyethylene and cross-linked polyethylene insulated conductors.
B-1 Hard-Drawn Copper Wire.
B-3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire.
B-8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft.
Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of ANSI/ICEA S-76-474 for polyethylene and cross-linked polyethylene insulated conductors.
Conductor
Conductors are concentrically stranded compressed soft copper insulated with either cross-linked polyethylene, or conventional polyethylene.
Neutral Messenger
Neutral messengers are either solid or concentrically stranded bare hard-drawn copper.
Notes
Code words for XLP insulated products are formed by adding ""XLP"" to the conventional polyethylene code words above (e.g.-Theta/XLP).
Ampacity figures for black insulation only. Based on conductor temperature of 75 ºC for polyethylene insulated conductors, 90 ºC for XLP insulated conductors, ambient temperature of 40 ºC 2 ft./sec. wind in sun.
Ampacity figures for black insulation only. Based on conductor temperature of 75 ºC for polyethylene insulated conductors, 90 ºC for XLP insulated conductors, ambient temperature of 40 ºC 2 ft./sec. wind in sun.
Application
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. Also suitable for installations for street lighting, security lights, and temporary service for construction. To be used at voltages of 600 volts phase-to-phase or less and at conductor temperatures not to exceed 75 ºC for polyethylene insulated conductors and 90 ºC for cross-linked polyethylene (XLP) insulated conductors.
Technical Specifications
Copper Conductor Quadruplex Service Drop Cable 600V
Copper Conductor Quadruplex Service Drop Cable 600V
| 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
Copper Conductor Quadruplex Service Drop Cable 600V
Raw Material Test
For the Copper Conductor Quadruplex Service Drop Cable 600V, raw material testing commences with copper certification for oxygen-free grade and ductility. Conductor strands undergo resistivity, tensile, and wrap tests. Insulation polymers are analyzed for carbon black dispersion (UV stabilization), melt index, and impurity levels via microscopy. Covering compounds face elongation and cracking pre-checks. The structured process: receipt inspection, random sampling, physical/mechanical testing (yield, elongation), chemical verification using spectroscopy, accelerated UV/thermal aging simulation, and material release decision. This comprehensive evaluation secures premium inputs, providing the base for the Copper Conductor Quadruplex Service Drop Cable 600V's conductor reliability, insulation longevity, and overall aerial bundled durability.
Process inspection
Process inspection in Copper Conductor Quadruplex Service Drop Cable 600V production involves real-time quality assurance. Conductor bunching monitors strand count and smoothness. Insulation extrusion ensures even coverage with real-time thickness gauges. Quadruplex twisting assembly controls lay ratio, tension balance, and symmetry. Online high-voltage spark testing detects defects. Critical steps: pre-extrusion material dryness verification, parameter stabilization, capacitance monitoring for eccentricity, intermediate sampling for adhesion, twisting tension logging, and defect removal protocols. This multi-stage control maintains the Copper Conductor Quadruplex Service Drop Cable 600V's balanced quadruplex structure, uniform insulation, strong assembly, and compliance with ASTM/ICEA standards throughout manufacturing for dependable overhead installation.
Finished Product
Completed Copper Conductor Quadruplex Service Drop Cable 600V reels face rigorous factory tests. Mandatory routines: DC resistance, high-potential spark test, insulation thickness, and total breaking load. Mechanical evaluations include elongation, cold bend, and impact. UV and heat aging simulations assess weathering. The sequential process: reel sampling, conditioning in chambers, gradual load/voltage application, timed exposure monitoring, recovery inspection, property re-measurement, and documentation. Additional verifications cover sag-tension performance and marking permanence. Passing all confirms the Copper Conductor Quadruplex Service Drop Cable 600V's electrical reliability, mechanical endurance, weather resistance, and suitability for overhead quadruplex secondary distribution in residential applications.
Application
Commonly applied for aerial quadruplex service drops to multi-family residences, small commercial facilities, and rural properties. Excellent for overhead lines in demanding settings requiring high-conductivity copper cables for safe 600V three-phase power delivery from poles to meters.
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● 30+ years of manufacturing experience
● ISO and UL certified production
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What are the advantages of power cables and overhead lines?(1) Reliable operation, because it is installed in a hidden place such as underground, it is less damaged by external forces, has less chance of failure, and the power supply is safe, and it will not cause harm to people; (2) The maintenance workload is small and frequent inspections are not required; (3) No need to erect towers; (4) Help improve power factor.
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Which aspects should be considered when choosing the cross section of a power cable?(1) The long-term allowable working current of the cable; (2) Thermal stability once short circuited; (3) The voltage drop on the line cannot exceed the allowable working range.
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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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What should be paid attention to during the transportation and handling of cables?(1) During transportation, loading and unloading, cables and cable reels should not be damaged. It is strictly forbidden to push the cable reels directly from the vehicle. Generally, cables should not be transported and stored flat. (2) Before transporting or rolling the cable reel, ensure that the cable reel is firm, the cable is wound tightly, the oil pipe between the oil-filled cable and the pressure oil tank should be fixed without damage, the pressure oil tank should be firm, and the pressure indication should meet the requirements.
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What inspections should be carried out for the acceptance of cable lines?(1) The cable specifications should meet the regulations, the arrangement should be neat, no damage, and the signs should be complete, correct and clear; (2) The fixed bending radius of the cable, the related distance and the wiring of the metal sheath of the single-core power cable should meet the requirements; (3) The cable terminal and the middle head should not leak oil, and the installation should be firm. The oil pressure of the oil-filled cable and the meter setting should meet the requirements; (4) Good grounding; (5) The color of the cable terminal is correct, and the metal parts such as the bracket are completely painted; (6) There should be no debris in the cable trench, tunnel, and bridge, and the cover should be complete.
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