
Covered Line Wire (Aluminum Covered Line Wire) meets or exceeds the requirements of all international standards like ASTM,IEC,DIN,BS,AS,CSA,NFC,SS,etc. in addition, we also accept OEM service to meet your special request.
Applications:
Covered line wire is used primarily for 600v secondary overhead power distribution lines. It is not an electrically insulated conductor and often considered a bare conductor.
Construction:
The aluminum conductors are 1350-H19 aluminum, 6201-T81 Aluminum Alloy, or ACSR conductors, concentrically stranded and covered for weather proofing with polyethylene, high density polyethylene (HDPE) or cross-linked polyethylene(XLPE).
Standards:
ASTM B-230 - Aluminum 1350-H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes
ASTM B-231 - Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR).
ASTM B-1248 - Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials.
ASTM C-8.35 - Specifications for Weather-Resistant Polyethylene-Covered Wire and Cable.
ICEAS-61-402
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Code Name |
Size |
No. of wires |
Insulation Thickness (mm) |
Overall Diameter (mm) |
Rated Strength (kg) |
Nominal Weight (kg/km) |
Allowable Ampacity + A |
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AWG or kcmil |
Aluminum |
LDPE |
HDPE |
XLPE |
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AAC |
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Plum |
6 |
7 |
0.762 |
6.198 |
255 |
36.61 |
50.66 |
51.27 |
51.27 |
100 |
|
Apricot |
4 |
7 |
0.762 |
7.239 |
400 |
58.19 |
75.57 |
76.33 |
76.33 |
135 |
|
Peach |
2 |
7 |
1.143 |
9.703 |
612 |
92.56 |
126.09 |
127.55 |
127.55 |
180 |
|
Nectarine |
1 |
7 |
1.143 |
11.481 |
789 |
116.67 |
167.31 |
169.52 |
169.52 |
210 |
|
Quince |
1/0 |
7 |
1.524 |
12.395 |
903 |
147.48 |
203.7 |
206.14 |
206.14 |
240 |
|
Haw |
1/0 |
19 |
1.524 |
12.522 |
980 |
147.48 |
204.49 |
206.96 |
206.96 |
240 |
|
Orange |
2/0 |
7 |
1.524 |
14.834 |
1139 |
186.02 |
257.9 |
261.02 |
261.02 |
280 |
|
Ironwood |
2/0 |
19 |
1.524 |
13.691 |
1211 |
186.02 |
250.41 |
253.21 |
253.21 |
280 |
|
Fig |
3/0 |
7 |
1.524 |
16.307 |
1377 |
233.64 |
315.53 |
319.08 |
319.08 |
320 |
|
Lemon |
3/0 |
19 |
1.524 |
14.986 |
1501 |
233.64 |
306.53 |
309.7 |
309.7 |
320 |
|
Olive |
4/0 |
7 |
1.524 |
16.307 |
1728 |
296.14 |
378.04 |
381.58 |
381.58 |
370 |
|
Pomegranate |
4/0 |
19 |
1.524 |
16.459 |
1823 |
296.14 |
379.09 |
382.69 |
382.69 |
370 |
|
Sassalras |
250 |
19 |
1.524 |
17.628 |
2043 |
348.68 |
439.88 |
443.84 |
443.84 |
420 |
|
Mulberry |
266.8 |
19 |
1.524 |
17.653 |
2182 |
372.19 |
463.59 |
467.55 |
467.55 |
430 |
|
Basswood |
300 |
19 |
1.524 |
18.999 |
2404 |
419.66 |
520.91 |
525.3 |
525.3 |
478 |
|
Anona |
336.4 |
19 |
1.524 |
19.964 |
2697 |
469.51 |
578.04 |
582.75 |
582.75 |
495 |
|
Chinquapin |
350 |
19 |
1.524 |
20.269 |
2790 |
488.12 |
598.98 |
603.79 |
603.79 |
525 |
|
Molles |
397.5 |
19 |
2.032 |
22.454 |
3123 |
555.08 |
707.29 |
713.88 |
713.88 |
550 |
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Sumac |
450 |
37 |
2.032 |
23.673 |
3719 |
628 |
791.79 |
798.89 |
798.89 |
600 |
|
Huckleberry |
477 |
37 |
2.032 |
24.257 |
3810 |
665.21 |
834.63 |
841.98 |
841.98 |
610 |
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Walnut |
6 |
6/1 |
0.762 |
6.553 |
540 |
36.64 |
69.94 |
71.43 |
71.43 |
105 |
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Butternut |
4 |
6/1 |
0.762 |
7.874 |
844 |
58.04 |
107.15 |
107.15 |
107.15 |
135 |
|
Hickory |
4 |
7/1 |
0.762 |
8.052 |
1070 |
58.04 |
120.54 |
122.03 |
122.03 |
135 |
|
Pignut |
2 |
6/1 |
1.143 |
10.312 |
1293 |
92.27 |
175.6 |
177.09 |
177.09 |
180 |
|
Beech |
2 |
7/1 |
1.143 |
10.643 |
1651 |
92.27 |
199.41 |
199.41 |
199.41 |
180 |
|
Chestnut |
1 |
6/1 |
1.143 |
11.303 |
1610 |
116.37 |
17.27 |
218.76 |
218.76 |
210 |
|
Almond |
1/0 |
6/1 |
1.524 |
13.157 |
1987 |
146.73 |
282.75 |
284.24 |
284.24 |
235 |
|
Pecan |
2/0 |
6/1 |
1.524 |
14.402 |
2404 |
184.98 |
348.23 |
349.72 |
349.72 |
290 |
|
Filbert |
3/0 |
6/1 |
1.524 |
15.799 |
3003 |
233.34 |
430.08 |
433.05 |
433.05 |
305 |
|
Buckeye |
4/0 |
6/1 |
1.524 |
17.348 |
3787 |
394.21 |
531.27 |
535.74 |
535.74 |
345 |
|
Hackberry |
266.8 |
18/1 |
1.524 |
18.517 |
3121 |
372.63 |
525.32 |
528.3 |
528.3 |
356 |
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Maple |
6 |
7 |
0.762 |
6.553 |
503 |
42.41 |
59.53 |
61.01 |
61.01 |
78 |
|
Hornbeam |
4 |
7 |
0.762 |
7.874 |
798 |
67.56 |
89.29 |
90.78 |
90.78 |
145 |
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Linden |
2 |
7 |
1.143 |
10.312 |
1270 |
107.44 |
147.33 |
147.33 |
147.33 |
190 |
|
Oilnut |
1/0 |
7 |
1.524 |
11.887 |
2023 |
170.99 |
238.11 |
247.03 |
247.03 |
250 |
|
Waterash |
2/0 |
7 |
1.524 |
14.402 |
2445 |
215.63 |
291.68 |
302.01 |
302.01 |
290 |
|
Shellbark |
3/0 |
7 |
1.524 |
15.799 |
3080 |
271.59 |
358.65 |
370.55 |
370.55 |
335 |
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Designed for Overhead Installation in Tree-Covered Areas
Pisen Cable’s Covered Line Wire is specifically engineered for overhead distribution systems operating in densely vegetated or wildlife-exposed areas. This covered line wire provides a safer alternative to bare conductors, minimizing the risk of electrical faults caused by vegetation contact. Utility operators and power grid engineers benefit from a solution that ensures stable energy delivery while meeting safety standards for aerial installation. Its construction supports long-term use in overhead cable deployments and rural electrical systems, enhancing performance in environments where traditional bare conductors are vulnerable to disruptions.
High-Strength Aluminum Construction with Weather-Resistant Sheathing
Built using concentric stranded 1350-H19 aluminum electrical wire, this product combines conductivity with tensile strength. The insulation layer is composed of high-grade, UV-resistant polyethylene, making it suitable for continuous exposure to sunlight and varying climatic conditions. These materials allow the electrical cable to maintain mechanical integrity while reducing the likelihood of corrosion or degradation. Whether installed in urban expansions or remote distribution corridors, this power cable delivers electrical stability and mechanical resilience, even in aggressive outdoor settings.
Ideal for Primary Distribution and Covered Conductor Configurations
This conductor is widely used in wire and cable systems for overhead primary distribution where space constraints or environmental obstacles exist. It is particularly advantageous in covered conductor applications within medium voltage grids. Power utilities, infrastructure developers, and maintenance teams rely on its consistent electrical performance and reduced maintenance needs. As part of a reliable electric wire network, it enhances operational continuity, supporting both standard grid expansions and special projects in wildlife-sensitive or storm-prone regions.
Product Advantages
Polyethylene Jacket Resists UV, Abrasion, and Moisture
The outer jacket of this covered line wire is made of weather-resistant polyethylene, offering superior protection against environmental hazards such as sunlight, rain, and mechanical abrasion. This coating ensures extended service life and low maintenance requirements, which are critical for overhead cable installations in remote or difficult-to-access areas. In addition to shielding the aluminum cable core, the outer layer also prevents electrical discharge from inadvertent contact, ensuring safety and compliance with regional utility regulations.
Optimized Aluminum Stranding for Balanced Conductivity and Strength
Utilizing hard-drawn 1350-H19 aluminum, the conductor core features a concentric stranding process that enhances mechanical performance without compromising conductivity. This aluminum electrical wire configuration enables lower line losses and supports installation across longer spans. For mv cable installations in challenging terrains, the conductor provides stability under tension, reducing the risk of sagging and contact with vegetation or infrastructure. These benefits support long-term value in both urban and rural grid modernization.
Compatible with Spacer and Tree Wire Systems
Engineered to work within spacer cable and tree wire system designs, this electrical wire simplifies integration into complex overhead network architectures. Its insulation properties allow for closer conductor spacing, which maximizes corridor usage in congested or forested routes. This flexibility supports custom wire cable layouts and is especially useful for system designers looking to retrofit or upgrade existing industrial cable systems with insulated alternatives that meet evolving safety requirements.
Use Scenarios
Grid Maintenance in Subtropical or Coastal Regions
Utility maintenance engineers working in subtropical or coastal zones face challenges from humidity, salt corrosion, and dense vegetation. This covered line wire offers a robust solution with polyethylene insulation that resists moisture and UV damage. Its overhead cable design mitigates outages caused by tree branches or wind-borne debris. Combined with strong electrical conductor performance, it ensures grid reliability and reduces field servicing frequency for utility crews.
Urban Infrastructure Planners Upgrading Aerial Distribution
Urban planners and electrical contractors seeking compact and safe aerial systems turn to this electric wire for its covered design and compatibility with spacer cable installations. Its use improves urban visual aesthetics while ensuring secure wire and cable deployment above streets, alleys, or pedestrian zones. With the added benefit of supporting compact pole structures, the cable wire configuration contributes to modern, efficient power delivery in cities and townships.
Renewable Energy Installers in Wind or Forested Zones
Solar and wind project developers operating in remote terrains benefit from this aluminum cable for medium voltage transmission. The cable's durability and flexibility make it suitable for connecting distributed generation sites to substations via covered line wire networks. Project managers working on microgrids or renewable clusters gain peace of mind from the product’s resistance to mechanical wear, wildlife, and extreme weather, reducing risks associated with long-distance power cable installations in rugged landscapes.
About Us
Pisen Cable is a professional wire company focused on providing comprehensive electrical cable and electrical wire solutions for global power distribution networks. With advanced manufacturing capabilities and a commitment to international standards such as ASTM, IEC, and BS, the company delivers a wide range of products including aac conductor, aaac cable, and medium voltage cable for infrastructure, utilities, and renewable energy sectors. Pisen Cable collaborates closely with engineering consultants, distributors, and government agencies, ensuring that every electric wire product is tailored to specific application requirements. With distribution networks spanning over 80 countries and a reputation for technical excellence, the company continues to drive innovation in wire and cable system design and deployment.
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FAQ
What voltage levels is this covered line wire suitable for?
It supports primary distribution systems up to 35kV, depending on installation specifications.
Can this cable be used in wildlife-sensitive areas?
Yes, the insulated design minimizes faults due to animal or vegetation contact.
Is it compatible with tree wire or spacer systems?
The cable is engineered for use in both tree wire and spacer cable system configurations.
What is the expected delivery lead time?
Standard lead times range from 2–4 weeks, depending on order volume and regional availability.
Does the cable comply with international standards?
Yes, it complies with ASTM B231 and relevant utility-grade insulation standards for electrical wire.