Aerial Bunched Cable (IS:14255)
True Power ABC Cable
True Power Aerial Bunched Cable (IS 14255)
Overhead Power
Distribution Cable – 1100 V
True Power Aerial Bunched Cable (ABC Cable) is recommended as an overhead power distribution cable in:
- Rural areas
- Residential areas
- Hilly terrains
Especially where underground cable installation is difficult or not possible, making it ideal for safe and efficient overhead electrical distribution systems.
- 1100 V
- Maximum: 90°C
- Available in single phase or three phase systems
- Option with or without street light conductor
Phase Conductor
- Stranded compacted aluminium conductor as per IS 8130, Class 2
- Insulated with in-house developed XLPE (Cross Linked Polyethylene)
Messenger Conductor
- Stranded circular or compacted heat-treated aluminium-magnesium alloy wire as per IS 398 (Part 4)
- Insulated with XLPE (if required)
Street Light Conductor
- Stranded aluminium conductor as per IS 8130, Class 2
- Insulated with XLPE compound
- 10 × Overall Diameter
- IS 14255:1995 – Aerial Bunched Cables
- IS 8130:2013 – Conductors
- IS 398 (Part 4) – Aluminium Alloy Conductors
- IS 5831 – PVC / Insulation Standards
- IS 7098-2 – XLPE Insulated Cables
- Phase Conductor: One, Two or Three ridges
- Neutral Conductor: Four ridges
- Street Light / Messenger (if insulated): No identification mark
- Conductor Resistance: As per IS 8130
- Elongation Test: As per IS 5831
- Tensile Strength: As per IS 5831
Phase Conductor + Messenger (Bare)
| Construction (n x mm²) | Insulation Thickness (mm) | Phase Conductor OD (mm) | Messenger OD (mm) | Weight (Approx.) | Min. Breaking Load (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 x 25 + 1 x 25 | 2.20 | 14.42 | 6.42 | 802 | 7.7 |
| 3 x 35 + 1 x 35 | 2.20 | 15.56 | 7.60 | 965 | 10.8 |
| 3 x 50 + 1 x 50 | 2.20 | 17.15 | 9.11 | 1208 | 15.5 |
| 3 x 70 + 1 x 50 | 2.20 | 19.20 | 9.11 | 1508 | 15.5 |
| 3 x 95 + 1 x 55 | 2.20 | 21.00 | 9.53 | 1821 | 17.0 |
| 3 x 120 + 1 x 70 | 2.20 | 22.61 | 10.77 | 2152 | 21.6 |
Phase Conductor + Messenger (Insulated)
| Construction (n x mm²) | Phase Insulation (mm) | Messenger Insulation (mm) | Phase OD (mm) | Messenger OD (mm) | Weight (Approx.) | Min. Breaking Load (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 x 25 + 1 x 25 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 14.4 | 10.8 | 866 | 7.7 |
| 3 x 35 + 1 x 35 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 15.6 | 12.0 | 1038 | 10.8 |
| 3 x 50 + 1 x 50 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 17.2 | 13.5 | 1292 | 15.5 |
| 3 x 70 + 1 x 50 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 19.2 | 13.5 | 1593 | 15.5 |
| 3 x 95 + 1 x 55 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 21.0 | 13.9 | 1909 | 17.0 |
| 3 x 120 + 1 x 70 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 22.6 | 15.2 | 2249 | 21.6 |