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East Energy Electrical Engineering Co., Ltd. specializes in the manufacturing of high-performance Aerial Bundled Conductors (ABC) with XLPE insulation, engineered for safe, reliable, and efficient overhead power transmission across urban, rural, and industrial sectors.
Our ABC cables are designed to replace traditional bare overhead conductors, offering enhanced safety, reduced installation space, and lower maintenance costs. They are widely used in low voltage (LV) distribution networks (0.6/1kV) and medium voltage (MV) systems (11kV / 33kV), complying with IEC 60502 and HD 626 standards.
XLPE Insulation: Cross-linked polyethylene provides excellent electrical properties, high thermal resistance (up to 90°C), and UV protection for long outdoor service life.
Compact Bundled Design: Phase conductors twisted around a neutral messenger or self-supporting design reduces installation space and pole loading.
Enhanced Safety: Fully insulated conductors minimize the risk of electrocution, short circuits, and wildlife-related outages.
Weather & UV Resistant: High-quality XLPE and HDPE materials resist moisture, salt spray, UV radiation, and temperature extremes (-40°C to +90°C).
Low Maintenance: Sealed insulation eliminates the need for tree trimming and reduces fault-causing contact with external elements.
Long Service Life: Designed for 25+ years of reliable operation in harsh outdoor environments.
| Component | Material | Key Property |
|---|---|---|
| Phase conductors | High-purity aluminum (H68 Al) | Excellent electrical conductivity |
| Neutral messenger | Aluminum alloy | Mechanical strength + corrosion resistance |
| Insulation | Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) | –40°C to +90°C temperature range |
✅ Overhead power distribution networks
✅ Rural electrification projects
✅ Urban infrastructure upgrades
✅ Industrial power supply systems
We prioritize precision in every production step, adhering to strict international standards:
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| IEC 60502 | Power cables with extruded insulation |
| CENELEC HD 626 | Aerial bundled cables for overhead distribution |
| ASTM B231 | Aluminum conductors for electrical purposes |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Conductor diameter tolerance | ±0.1 mm |
| Concentric stranding (≤ 50 mm²) | 7-core |
| Concentric stranding (50–150 mm²) | 19-core |
| Bundle design | Integrated – eliminates separate support structures |
To meet diverse project requirements, we offer full customization for:
| Parameter | Range / Options |
|---|---|
| Cross-sectional areas | 10 mm² to 400 mm² |
| Bundle configurations | Duplex (2×16+1×16), Triplex (3×25+1×25), Quadruplex, custom |
| Insulation materials | XLPE or HDPE |
| Voltage rating | LV (0.6/1 kV) to MV (11 kV / 33 kV) |
Regional standards (AS/NZS, NBR, GOST)
Client branding (custom printing and packaging)
Special environmental conditions (tropical, desert, coastal)
| Parameter | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Voltage | 0.6/1 kV (LV) / 11 kV–33 kV (MV) | CENELEC HD 626 |
| Conductor Material | H68 Al (phase), Al alloy (neutral) | ASTM B231 |
| Insulation | XLPE / PE (max 90°C) | IEC 60502 |
| Bundle Configurations | Duplex, Triplex, Quadruplex | Customizable |
| Cross-Section Range | 10 – 400 mm² | HD 626 |
| Operating Temperature | –40°C to +90°C | EN 50618 |
| Short Circuit Temperature | 250°C (max 5 sec) | IEC 60502 |
| Insulation Thickness | 0.7 – 3.5 mm | IEC 60502 |
| Outer Sheath Color | Black, gray, blue, or custom (UV-stabilized) | Customer request |
| Conductor Size | Number of Wires | Stranding Type |
|---|---|---|
| 10 – 50 mm² | 7 wires | Concentric |
| 50 – 150 mm² | 19 wires | Concentric |
| 150 – 400 mm² | 37 wires (optional) | Concentric |
| Attribute | HD 626 ABC | Traditional Bare Cables |
|---|---|---|
| Installation Speed | 30% faster | Slower |
| Tower Load | 40% reduction | Higher cost |
| Lifespan | 25+ years | 15–20 years |
| Safety Compliance | CENELEC HD 626 / IEC 60502 | Variable |
| Maintenance | Low | Higher |
| Tree Contact Risk | Reduced | High |
| Aesthetics | Compact and neat | Visible wiring |
| Scenario | Technical Fit | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Building Complexes | Facade-integrated distribution | Aesthetic + reduced sag |
| Historic Districts | Narrow street lines | Compact design |
| Coastal Resorts | Salt-air exposure | 25-year corrosion resistance |
| Renewable Microgrids | Solar-powered lighting | UV-resistant XLPE |
| Industrial Parks | High-density networks | Fast installation |
| Airports | Runway/terminal lighting | Reliable power |
| Railway Stations | Platform/concourse distribution | Durable & weather-resistant |
| Scenario | Technical Fit | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Village Electrification | Long-span distribution | Reduced tower count |
| Agricultural Irrigation | Pumping station supply | Weather-resistant |
| Mountainous Terrain | Steep-slope lines | Flexible & easy to handle |
| Island Power Supply | Coastal/marine environment | Corrosion-resistant |
| Remote Mining Sites | Temporary/permanent lines | Fast deployment |
| Standard | Scope | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IEC 60502 | Power cables with extruded insulation | Compliant |
| CENELEC HD 626 | Aerial bundled cables | Compliant |
| ASTM B231 | Aluminum conductors | Compliant |
| EN 50618 | XLPE insulation | Compliant |
| ISO 9001 | Quality management | Certified |
| ISO 14001 | Environmental management | Certified |
| Test | Method | Acceptance Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| High voltage test | 4 kV AC for 5 min | No breakdown |
| Insulation resistance | 500 V DC | ≥ 100 MΩ·km |
| Conductor resistance | Kelvin bridge | ≤ IEC 60228 limits |
| Tensile strength | Tensile tester | ≥ 12.5 MPa |
| Elongation at break | Tensile tester | ≥ 350% |
| Thermal aging | 135°C / 168h | Retention ≥ 80% |
| UV resistance | Accelerated weathering | No cracking/fading |
| Water absorption | 70°C / 168h | ≤ 5% weight increase |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum bending radius | 8 × cable diameter (during installation) |
| Recommended pulling tension | ≤ 50 N/mm² |
| Maximum operating tension | 20% of rated breaking strength |
| Hardware compatibility | ABC-specific clamps, dead-ends, suspension fittings |
| Packaging Type | Length |
|---|---|
| Wooden drum | 500 m – 2000 m |
| Plastic reel | 100 m – 200 m |
| Custom packaging | Available |
Shipping methods: Sea freight / Air freight / Land freight
Documentation included:
Packing list
Commercial invoice
Test reports (routine & type)
Quality certificate
Installation manual
✅ High-purity aluminum (H68 Al) for excellent conductivity
✅ XLPE insulation with –40°C to +90°C temperature range
✅ ±0.1 mm conductor diameter tolerance
✅ 7-core / 19-core / 37-core concentric stranding
✅ Fully compliant with IEC 60502, HD 626, ASTM B231
✅ Customizable: 10 mm² – 400 mm², LV to MV (11 kV / 33 kV)
✅ 30% faster installation than traditional bare cables
✅ 40% tower load reduction
✅ 25+ year lifespan
✅ OEM available: regional standards, custom printing, special environments
Q: What is the difference between ABC and bare conductor?
A: ABC cables have insulated phase conductors, reducing electrocution risk, allowing smaller clearances, and providing better reliability during storms.
Q: Can ABC cables be installed on existing poles?
A: Yes. Lightweight design reduces pole load by up to 40%, often reusing existing infrastructure.
Q: What is the maximum span length?
A: Typical spans are 50–80 meters, depending on conductor size, tension, and weather conditions.
Q: Are ABC cables suitable for coastal areas?
A: Yes. Corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy messengers and UV-stabilized XLPE insulation make them ideal for coastal and marine environments.
Q: Do you provide installation training?
A: Yes. We offer on-site training, technical documentation, and remote support.
Q: What voltage ratings are available?
A: Low voltage (0.6/1 kV) to medium voltage (11 kV / 33 kV).
Q: What is the operating temperature range?
A: –40°C to +90°C (short circuit up to 250°C for 5 seconds).
Q: What certifications do these cables hold?
A: IEC 60502, CENELEC HD 626, ASTM B231, EN 50618, with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified factory.

Code: ABC 0.6/1kV.
Standards:HD 626 S1:1996 Part5-Section D,AMKA(SFS 2200).
Construction: Phase Conductors:Aluminum conductors with XLPE insulation.
Neutral Messenger:Aluminum conductors.
Application: Aerial Bundled Conductors are used for tributary networks of power buildings and their internal networks.
Installation: These cables are not allowed to be buried, even in conduits.
Dimensions of Phase Conductors
Cross Section | Conductor Diameter | Thickness of Insulation | Core Diameter | Current Carrying Capacity | Breaking Load | |||
(mm²) | min. | tolerance | nom. | min. | min. | max. | (A*) | (kN) |
(mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | ||||
16 | 4.4 | ±0.05 | 1.4 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 70 | ||
25 | 5.9 | ±0.02 | 1.4 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 95 | ||
35 | 6.9 | ±0.02 | 1.6 | 9.7 | 10.5 | 115 | ||
50 | 8.1 | ±0.25 | 1.6 | 10.8 | 11.8 | 140 | ||
70 | 9.7 | ±0.25 | 1.8 | 12.8 | 13.8 | 180 | ||
120 | 12.8 | ±0.30 | 2.0 | 16.2 | 17.4 | 250 | ||
* Defined for ambient temperature of 25℃ and max.conductor temperature of 70℃.
Cross Section | Conductor Diameter | Thickness of Insulation | Core Diameter | Current Carrying Capacity | Breaking Load | |||
(mm²) | min. | tolerance | nom. | min. | min. | max. | (A*) | (kN) |
(mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | ||||
25 | 5.9 | ±0.02 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 7.4 | |||
35 | 6.9 | ±0.02 | 6.5 | 7.3 | 10.3 | |||
50 | 8.1 | ±0.25 | 7.6 | 8.6 | 14.2 | |||
70 | 9.7 | ±0.25 | 9.2 | 10.2 | 20.6 | |||
95 | 11.4 | ±0.30 | 10.8 | 12.0 | 27.9 | |||
Dimensions of Cable Bundle
Number of Phase Cores× Cross Section +Public Lighting Conductors + Neutral Cross Section (mm²) | Bundle Diameter Approx. (mm) |
1×16+25 | 15 |
3×16+25 | 22 |
4×16+25 | 22 |
3×25+35 | 26 |
4×25+35 | 26 |
3×35+50 | 30 |
3×50+70 | 35 |
3×70+95 | 41 |
3×120+95 | 47 |
LV-ABC Lines with Insulated Neutral Messenger
Code: ABC 0.6/1kV.
Standards:HD 626 S1:1996 Part 6-Section E,AMKA(SFS 2200)
Construction: Aluminum conductors with XLPE insulation.
Application:Aerial Bundled Conductors are used for tributary networks of power buildings and their internal networks.
Installation:These cables are not allowed to be buried,even in conduits.
Dimensions of Phase Conductors
Cross Section | Conductor Diameter | Thickness of Insulation | Core Diameten | Current Carrying Capacity | Breaking Load | |||
(mm²) | min. | max. | nom. | min. | min. | max. | (A*) | (kN) |
(mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | ||||
16 | 4.6 | 5.1 | 1.2 | 7.0 | 7.8 | |||
25 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 1.4 | 8.6 | 9.4 | 112 | ||
35 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 1.6 | 10.0 | 10.9 | 138 | ||
50 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 1.6 | 11.1 | 12.0 | 168 | ||
70 | 9.7 | 10.2 | 1.8 | 13.3 | 14.2 | 213 | ||
95 | 11.0 | 12.0 | 1.8 | 14.6 | 15.7 | 258 | ||
120 | 12.0 | 13.1 | 1.8 | 15.6 | 16.7 | 306 | ||
150 | 13.9 | 15.0 | 1.7 | 17.3 | 18.6 | 344 | ||
* Defined for ambient temperature of 30℃ and max. conductor temperature of 90℃.
Dimensions of Neutral Messenger Conductors
Cross Section | Conductor Diameter | Thickness of Insulation | Core Diameter | Current Carrying Capacity | Breaking Load | |||
(mm²) | min. | tolerance | nom. | min. | min. | max. | (A*) | (kN) |
(mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | (mm) | ||||
54.6 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 1.6 | 12.3 | 13.0 | 16.6 | ||
70 | 10.0 | 10.2 | 1.5 | 12.9 | 13.6 | 20.5 | ||
95 | 12.2 | 12.9 | 1.6 | 15.3 | 16.3 | 27.5 | ||
* Defined for ambient temperature of 30℃ and max.conductor temperature of 90℃.
Dimensions of Cable Bundle
Number of Phase Cores× Cross Section +Public Lighting Conductors +Neutral Cross Section (mm²) | Bundle Diameter Approx. (mm) |
3×25+54.6 | 30.0 |
3×35+K×16+54.6 | 33.0 |
3×50+K×16+54.6 | 36.0 |
3×70+K×16+54.6 | 37.5 |
3×70+K×25+54.6 | 40.0 |
3×70+K×16+70 | 41.0 |
3×95+K×16+70 | 44.0 |
3×120+K×16+70 | 46.0 |
3×120+K×16+95 | 47.0 |
3×150+K×16+70 | 48.0 |
3×150+K×16+95 | 49.0 |
* Note: K number of public lighting conductors(K can be equal to 0.1.2.or 3).
MV-ABC Lines with Insulated Neutral Messenger
Code: ABC 11kV.
Standards:SANS 1713.
Construction:Phase Conductors:Aluminum conductors with XLPE insulation.
Neutral Messenger:A stranded galvanized steel conductor with XLPE insulation.
Application: The Aerial Bundled Conductors shall suitable for continuous operation outdoors in tropical areas at altitudes of up to 2200m above sea level, humidity of up to 90%, average ambient temperature of+30℃ with a minimum of - 1℃ and a maximum of +4℃ in direct sunlight, heavy saline conditions along the coast and isoceraunic levels of up to 180 thunderstorm days per year.
Installation:These cables are not allowed to be buried,even in conduits.
Phase Conductor Characteristics
1 | Conductor size | mm² | 70 | 95 | 185 |
2 | Diameter over conductor.nominal | mm | 9.3-10.2 | 11.6 | 16.4 |
3 | Thickness of dielectric.nominal | mm | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Minimum at a point | mm | 2.96 | 2.96 | 2.96 | |
4 | Diameter over insulation. nominal | mm | 16.1-17.0 | 21.3 | 25.9 |
5 | Diameter over semi-conducting core screen. nominal | mm | 18.1-19 | 23.3 | 27.9 |
6 | Thickness of copper tape.nominal | mm | 0.15 | 1.15 | 2.15 |
7 | Thickness of sheath.nominal | mm | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Minimum at a point | mm | 1.43 | 1.43 | 1.51 | |
8 | Catenary size | mm² | 50 | 50 | 70 |
9 | Overall diameter of bundle.nominal | mm | 55.7 | 67.8 | 79.2 |
10 | Nominal mass | kg/m | 2.64 | 3.25 | 4.65 |
Supporting Catenary Characteristics
1 | Catenary size | mm² | 50 | 70 |
2 | Number of wires | 7 | 7 | |
3 | Wire size(diameter) | mm | 3.0 | 3.6 |
4 | Minimum tensile strength of each wire | kN | 9.26 | 13.13 |
5 | Elongation at break. minimum | % | 3.5 | 4.0 |
6 | Thickness of protective covering | |||
Nominal | mm | 1.2 | 1.2 | |
Minimum at a point | mm | 0.96 | 1.96 | |
7 | Impusewhsandvoag e1.250s | 21kV/5min | 21kV/5min |