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Aluminum Electrical Cable

What Is Aluminum Wire?

Aluminum electrical cables are wire products with core conductors made of aluminum. Aluminum conductors are very consistent, therefore you will rarely experience fluctuation in power caused by the conductor’s resistance to the flow of current during use.

The most common aluminum cables for sale are direct burial cable and aluminum building wire. Nassau National Cable offers all types of aluminum cable for sale online.

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ALUMINUM XHHW, SER, SEU, RHH RHW-2 XLP USE-2, THHN THWN-2, PV CABLE
ALUMINUM XHHW, SER, SEU, RHH RHW-2 XLP USE-2, THHN THWN-2, PHOTOVOLTAIC CABLE

Can be used in various applications not exceeding 600 volts.

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ALUMINUM URD DIRECT BURIAL SINGLE, DUPLEX, TRIPLEX, QUADRUPLEX
Aluminum URD Direct Burial Wire

For service drops in residential areas until commercial buildings.

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Aluminum Overhead Service Drop Cable Duplex, Triplex, Quadruplex
Aluminum Overhead Service Drop Cable

Overhead service drop cables for outdoor power distribution.

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Type MC Cable
Type MC Aluminum Conductors Cable (Metal Clad Cable)

Outdoor and conduit underground use, from hazardous locations up to places of assembly and theaters

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Aluminum Tray Cable
Aluminum Tray Cable W/G Type TC-ER UL XHHW-2 Insulation PVC 600V

For raceways, control systems, power, lighting, and communication networks.

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Aluminum Bare Transmission ACSR, AAC, AAAC
Aluminum Bare

For power distribution through primary and secondary power lines.

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Medium Voltage Cable
Medium Voltage Power Cable

Designed for power voltage levels (15KV, 25KV, 35KV). Rated for up to 90°C

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Crush and Impact Resistant Arctic Grade
Crush and Impact Resistant Arctic Grade

Are widely used in Arctic and Antarctic regions or any location where temperatures drop to below freezing.

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What Is Aluminum Electrical Cable Used For?

Due to the high consistency of their conductors, aluminium power cables are widely used for stable electrical supply to the utilities, such as on business premises, residential places, and industries. Aluminum electrical cables are also used for power grids and transmission, as well as distribution lines and applications.Generally, aluminum cables are perfect for applications requiring secondary distribution of power from the mains to the end-user. Some of the common uses of the cables are commercial and industrial, particularly for distribution transformers, service conductors, and secondary mains. Aluminum cables are rarely used for home wiring. Since it has a vast range of applications, some of them are designed as one-conductor (single), two- (duplex), three- (triplex), and four-conductor (quadruplex).

Why Is Aluminum Electrical Cable Quality Important?

Aluminum underground wires have up to four conductors, insulation, a jacket, and a shield if needed. The conductor transmits current, and the insulation is a safety feature protecting the cable handler from electrocution. The jacketing is another safety feature that protects and keeps the components of the cable together while the shield gives the cable a high structural rigidity and more protection. A failure in any of these parts leads to the cable being dangerous in use by increasing the possibility of fluctuations in power and the inability to connect at electrical devices. Therefore, the high quality of the cable ensures its safety. Since the cables are heavy, putting them overhead requires thorough installation to ensure safety and proper performance. This is why installing them underground is a more common way in terms of safety.

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Aluminium Power Cable Construction

CONDUCTOR
Aluminum electrical cable conductors are constructed of aluminum, reinforced with steel. The connectors are coated with a thin layer of metal through electrolysis, making them resistant to corrosion and friction. The steel content varies, ranging from 6% to 40% depending on the needs of your project.Aluminum conductors are also very consistent because of the conductor’s resistance to the flow of current, which prevents fluctuations in power. Depending on the target application, the number of conductors in a cable differs from 1 to 4.
INSULATION
The conductors are cabled together with a green XLP insulated aluminum ground. The grounded (neutral) conductor is identified by a longitudinal white stripe.
SHIELDING
The aluminium power cable has foil shielding with a thin layer of aluminum attached to polyester, which makes it strong and covers the conductors completely.

Approvals and Certifications

ASTM B-230 Aluminum 1350-H19 wire for electrical purpose
ASTM B-232 Concentric laid Aluminum conductors
ASTM B-498 Zinc galvanized steel wire for electrical purpose
ASTM B-230 Aluminum 1350-H19 wire
ASTM B-231 concentric lay stranded 1350 Aluminum conductors
ASTM B-398 Aluminum alloy 6201-T81 conductors
ASTM B-399 concentric lay stranded 6201-T81