AAAC Conductor (ASTM B399 / IEC 61089) - All Aluminum Alloy Cable Manufacturer SiTong Cable
High-strength All Aluminum Alloy Conductor (AAAC) manufactured to ASTM B399 and IEC 61089. Features superior corrosion resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, and lower line losses for medium and high voltage overhead transmission lines.
Certification Standards
Implementation Standards
- ASTM B 399 / B 399M
- IEC 61089
- BS EN 50182
- DIN 48201
- AS 1531
- NF C 34-125
Product Introduction
Description of AAAC Conductor
All Aluminum-Alloy Conductors (AAAC) are concentric-lay-stranded conductors manufactured from heat-treated Al-Mg-Si alloy wires (Alloy 6201-T81). Available in single-layer (7 wires) and multi-layer (19, 37, 61, 91 wires) constructions.
Compared to conventional AAC and ACSR, AAAC offers an optimized strength-to-weight ratio, enhanced electrical properties, superior sag performance, and exceptional corrosion resistance in harsh environments.
These characteristics make AAAC the preferred conductor for power distribution networks, coastal overhead lines, and medium-, high-, and extra-high-voltage transmission systems.
Application of AAAC Cable
- Medium, High, and Extra-High Voltage Overhead Transmission Lines
- Coastal and High-Corrosion Industrial Zones: Eliminates the steel core to completely prevent bi-metallic galvanic corrosion.
- Long Span River Crossings & Mountain Terrains: High strength allows longer spans between towers, reducing tower construction costs.
- Urban Power Distribution Grid Upgrades: Higher current-carrying capacity with reduced thermal sag.
Manufacturing Standards
SiTong Cable manufactures and tests AAAC conductors in full compliance with international standards:
- ASTM B 399 / ASTM B 399M: Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum-Alloy 6201-T81 Conductors
- IEC 61089: Round wire concentric lay overhead electrical stranded conductors
- BS EN 50182 / BS 3242: Aluminum alloy stranded conductors for overhead lines
- DIN 48201-6: All aluminum alloy stranded conductors
- NF C 34-125 and AS 1531: Standard specifications for European and Australasian markets
SiTong Cable also provides tailored engineering designs, custom strand diameters, and special drum lengths to meet customer-specific utility requirements.
Related Overhead Conductor Products
- AAC Conductor (All Aluminum Conductor - ASTM B231 / BS 215-1)
- ACSR Conductor (Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced - ASTM B232 / IEC 61089)
- ACSR/AW and AACSR (Aluminum Alloy / Aluminum Clad Steel Reinforced)
- ABC Cable (Aerial Bundled Cable for LV/MV overhead power distribution)
Technical Specifications
ASTM B399 Standard AAAC Specifications
| Code Word | Nominal Area (kcmil) | Stranding (No./mm) | Overall Dia. (mm) | Weight (kg/km) | Rated Strength (kN) | DC Resistance at 20°C (Ω/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 30.58 | 7 / 1.67 | 5.01 | 42.4 | 4.89 | 2.1150 |
| Alton | 48.69 | 7 / 2.11 | 6.33 | 67.5 | 7.78 | 1.3280 |
| Ames | 77.47 | 7 / 2.67 | 8.01 | 107.4 | 12.37 | 0.8350 |
| Azusa | 123.3 | 7 / 3.37 | 10.11 | 171.0 | 19.66 | 0.5240 |
| Anaheim | 155.4 | 7 / 3.78 | 11.34 | 215.3 | 24.78 | 0.4160 |
| Amherst | 195.7 | 7 / 4.25 | 12.75 | 271.6 | 31.23 | 0.3300 |
| Alliance | 246.9 | 7 / 4.77 | 14.31 | 342.3 | 39.37 | 0.2620 | Butte | 312.8 | 19 / 3.26 | 16.30 | 435.0 | 48.80 | 0.2070 |
| Canton | 394.5 | 19 / 3.66 | 18.30 | 549.0 | 61.60 | 0.1640 |
| Cairo | 465.4 | 19 / 3.99 | 19.95 | 647.0 | 72.60 | 0.1390 |
| Darien | 559.5 | 19 / 4.37 | 21.85 | 778.0 | 87.30 | 0.1160 |
| Elgin | 652.4 | 19 / 4.72 | 23.60 | 907.0 | 101.80 | 0.0992 |
| Flint | 740.8 | 37 / 3.59 | 25.13 | 1032.0 | 115.60 | 0.0874 |
| Greeley | 927.2 | 37 / 4.02 | 28.14 | 1292.0 | 144.70 | 0.0699 |
Application Fields
Medium voltage overhead distribution lines
High voltage and extra-high voltage transmission lines
Coastal and marine environment transmission networks
Industrial areas with severe chemical pollution
Long-span river crossings and mountainous transmission spans
Packaging & Shipping
All cables will be packaged in different materials based on their outer diameter and net weight, and can be customized according to requirements
