AAAC ( All Aluminum Alloy Conductors ) Cable

AAAC (All Aluminum Conductor, Alloyed) is a type of overhead cable made from stranded aluminum alloy wires, typically 6101 or 6201 alloy. These conductors are widely used in both low and high voltage transmission and distribution lines due to their high strength, good electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and cost-effectiveness.

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Features of AAAC Aluminum Conductor:

• High Strength: AAAC conductors, due to their 6101 or 6201 alloy composition, exhibit high tensile and bending strength.
• Good Electrical Conductivity: Aluminum is a good electrical conductor, and AAAC conductors efficiently transmit electrical currents.
• Corrosion Resistance: AAAC conductors have good resistance against corrosion from environmental factors such as moisture and air.
• Cost-Effectiveness: AAAC conductors are more cost-effective compared to copper conductors.

Applications of AAAC Aluminum Conductor:

• Low Voltage Transmission Lines: Widely used in low voltage transmission lines (below 1 kilovolt) in urban and rural areas.
• High Voltage Transmission Lines: Utilized in high voltage transmission lines (1 kilovolt or higher).
• Low Voltage Distribution Lines: Deployed in municipal and rural distribution networks with low voltage.
• High Voltage Distribution Lines: Used in distribution networks with high voltage.
• Overhead Networks: Suitable for power supply to remote and mountainous regions.
• Aerial Wiring: Used for aerial wiring in buildings and industrial installations.

Advantages of Using AAAC Aluminum Conductor:

• Cost Reduction: AAAC conductors, due to cost-effectiveness, and high strength, significantly reduce the construction and maintenance costs of power lines.
• Reduction in Electrical Losses: High electrical conductivity of AAAC conductors minimizes electrical losses in power lines.
• Improved Network Stability: The high strength of AAAC conductors enhances the stability of the power network against wind and storms.
• Environmentally Friendly: AAAC conductors are recyclable, making them an environmentally friendly choice.

Disadvantages of Using AAAC Aluminum Conductor:

• Higher Weight: AAAC conductors are heavier than AAC conductors.
• More Difficult to Connect: Connecting AAAC conductors is more challenging compared to AAC conductors.

Selecting the Appropriate Conductor Type:

The choice of conductor type for power lines depends on various factors such as line voltage, line length, environmental conditions, and project budget. In many cases, AAAC conductors are a suitable and cost-effective choice for both low and high voltage transmission and distribution lines due to their multiple advantages.

Physical Specifications:

•  Material: Aluminum Alloy 6201 or 6101
• Stranded Wire Diameter: 1.7 to 3.74 millimeters
• Number of Strands: 7 to 127
• Electrical Conductivity: 59.6% to 63.6% IACS
• Corrosion Resistance: Resistant to corrosion from environmental factors like moisture and air
• Operating Temperature: -80 to 70 degrees Celsius

DIN 48201

Nominal Area	Actual Area	No. / Dia. of Wire	Approx. Overall Dia.	Approx. Weight	Calculated Breaking Load	Max. DC Resistance at 20° C
mm2	mm2	No./mm	mm	kg/km	kN	Ω/km
16	15.9	7/1.70	5.1	43	4.4	2.0742
25	24.3	7/2.10	6.3	66	6.8	1.3593
35	34.4	7/2.50	7.5	94	9.6	0.9591
50	49.5	7/3.00	9.0	135	13.8	0.6660
50	48.4	19/1.80	9.0	133	13.5	0.6849
70	65.8	19/2.10	10.5	181	18.4	0.5032
95	93.3	19/2.50	12.5	256	26.1	0.3551
120	117.0	19/2.80	14.0	322	32.7	0.2831
150	147.1	37/2.25	15.8	406	41.1	0.2256
185	181.6	37/2.50	17.5	500	50.7	0.1828
240	242.5	61/2.25	20.3	670	67.7	0.1371
300	299.4	61/2.50	22.5	827	83.6	0.1110
400	400.1	61/2.89	26.0	1104	111.8	0.0831
500	499.8	61/3.23	29.1	1379	139.6	0.0665
625	626.2	91/2.96	32.6	1732	174.9	0.0531
800	802.1	91/3.35	36.9	2218	224.0	0.0415
1000	999.7	91/3.74	41.1	2767	279.2	0.0333