Quadruplex Service Drop Cable
Quadruplex Service Drop Cable is suited for use as drop cable from a pole mounted transformer to the service entrance of a structure, or as secondary distribution between poles. The cable should be limited to 600V phase to phase and not exceed 90˚C
Construction
Technical Specifications
Quality Control
Application
Construction
Quadruplex Service Drop Cable Constrution
Conductor
Conductors are concentrically stranded, compressed 1350-H19 aluminum.
Conductors are manufactured with ridges for phase identification (one conductor one ridge, one conductor two ridges, one conductor plain.)
Conductors are manufactured with ridges for phase identification (one conductor one ridge, one conductor two ridges, one conductor plain.)
Specification
The Triplex service drop cable meets or exceeds the following ASTM specifications:
• ANSI/ICEA S-76-474, Neutran-supported power cable assemblies with weather-resistant extruded insulation rated 600V
• 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-901 Compressed Round Stranded Aluminum Conductors Using Single Input Wire.
• ANSI/ICEA S-76-474, Neutran-supported power cable assemblies with weather-resistant extruded insulation rated 600V
• 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-901 Compressed Round Stranded Aluminum Conductors Using Single Input Wire.
Insulation
Insulated with either polyethylene or crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE).
Neutral Messengers
Neutral messengers are concentrically stranded 6201, AAC, or ACSR.
Technical Specifications
Quadruplex Service Drop Cable
6201 ALLOY Neutral-messenger
AAC Neutral-messenger
ACSR Neutral-messenger
| Code Word | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Weight Per 1000ft (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacities+ | |||||||
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Size (AWG) |
Stranding |
Insul. Thick. (mils) |
Equiv. Dia. (AWG)++ |
Size (kcmil) |
Stranding |
Rated Strength (lbs.) |
XLPE | POLY | XLPE | POLY | |
| 6201 ALLOY NEUTRAL-MESSENGER | |||||||||||
| Bay | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 30.58 | 7 | 1110 | 137 | 137 | 75 | 60 |
| French Coach | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 30.58 | 7 | 1110 | 146 | 146 | 75 | 60 |
| German Coach | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 48.69 | 7 | 1760 | 205 | 205 | 100 | 80 |
| Arabian | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 48.69 | 7 | 1760 | 217 | 217 | 100 | 80 |
| Belgian | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 77.47 | 7 | 2800 | 328 | 328 | 135 | 105 |
| Shetland | 1/0 | 9 | 60 | 1/0 | 123.3 | 7 | 4460 | 519 | 519 | 180 | 140 |
| Thoroughbred | 2/0 | 11 | 60 | 2/0 | 155.4 | 7 | 5390 | 639 | 639 | 205 | 160 |
| Trotter | 3/0 | 17 | 60 | 3/0 | 195.7 | 7 | 6790 | 789 | 789 | 235 | 185 |
| Walking | 4/0 | 18 | 60 | 4/0 | 246.9 | 7 | 8560 | 977 | 977 | 275 | 210 |
| *Code words for XLP insulated products are formed by adding "/XLP" to the conventional code words above (e.g.-Bay/XLP). +Conductor temperature of 90°C for XLP, 75°C for Poly; ambient temperature of 40°C; emissivity 0.9; 2 ft./sec. wind in sun. ++Designated sizes are: ACSR 6/1 diameter equivalent and AAC with equivalent resistivity per ASTM B-399 for 6201. |
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| Code Word | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Weight Per 1000ft (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacities+ | ||||||
|
Size (AWG) |
Stranding |
Insul. Thick. (mils) |
Size (kcmil) |
Stranding |
Rated Strength (lbs.) |
XLPE | POLY | XLPE | POLY | |
| AAC NEUTRAL-MESSENGER | ||||||||||
| Clydesdale | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 881 | 198 | 198 | 100 | 80 |
| Pinto | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 881 | 211 | 211 | 100 | 80 |
| Mustang | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 1350 | 318 | 318 | 135 | 105 |
| Criollo | 1/0 | 9 | 60 | 1/0 | 7 | 1990 | 503 | 503 | 180 | 140 |
| Percheron | 2/0 | 11 | 60 | 2/0 | 7 | 2510 | 619 | 619 | 205 | 160 |
| Hanovarian | 3/0 | 17 | 60 | 3/0 | 19 | 3310 | 764 | 764 | 235 | 185 |
| Oldenburg | 4/0 | 18 | 60 | 4/0 | 19 | 4020 | 945 | 945 | 275 | 210 |
| Lippizaner | 336.4 | 19 | 80 | 336.4 | 19 | 6146 | 1519 | 1519 | 370 | 280 |
| * Code words for XLP insulated products are formed by adding "XLP" to the conventional code words above(e.g.-Chihuahua/XLP). + Conductor temperature of 90°C for XLP, 75°C for Poly; ambient temperature of 40°C; emissivity 0.9; 2 ft./sec. wind in sun. |
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| Code Word | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Weight Per 1000ft (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacities+ | ||||||
|
Size (AWG) |
Stranding |
Insul. Thick. (mils) |
Size (kcmil) |
Stranding |
Rated Strength (lbs.) |
XLPE | POLY | XLPE | POLY | |
| ACSR NEUTRAL-MESSENGER | ||||||||||
| Morochuca | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 43252 | 1190 | 145 | 145 | 75 | 60 |
| Chola | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 43252 | 1190 | 153 | 153 | 75 | 60 |
| Morgan | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 43252 | 1860 | 217 | 217 | 100 | 80 |
| Hackney | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 43252 | 1860 | 229 | 229 | 100 | 80 |
| Palomino | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 43252 | 2850 | 347 | 347 | 135 | 105 |
| Costena | 1/0 | 9 | 60 | 1/0 | 43252 | 4380 | 549 | 549 | 180 | 140 |
| Grullo | 2/0 | 11 | 60 | 2/0 | 43252 | 5310 | 677 | 677 | 205 | 160 |
| Suffolk | 3/0 | 17 | 60 | 3/0 | 43252 | 6620 | 837 | 837 | 235 | 185 |
| Appaloosa | 4/0 | 18 | 60 | 4/0 | 43252 | 8350 | 1038 | 1038 | 275 | 210 |
| Gelding | 336.4 | 19 | 80 | 4/0 | 43252 | 8350 | 1494 | 1494 | 370 | 280 |
| Bronco | 336.4 | 19 | 80 | 336.4 | 43118 | 8680 | 1568 | 1568 | 370 | 280 |
| * Code words for XLP insulated products are formed by adding "XLP" to the conventional code words above(e.g.-Chihuahua/XLP). + Conductor temperature of 90°C for XLP, 75°C for Poly; ambient temperature of 40°C; emissivity 0.9; 2 ft./sec. wind in sun. |
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Quality Control
Quadruplex Service Drop 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
Quadruplex Service Drop Cable is suited for use as drop cable from a pole mounted transformer to the service entrance of a structure, or as secondary distribution between poles. The cable should be limited to 600V phase to phase and not exceed 90˚C
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● 30+ years of manufacturing experience
● ISO and UL certified production
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