ALUMINIUM CONDUCTOR STEEL REINFORCED (ACSR)

Tie wire is used to secure and support conductors, cables, and other components on poles or structures, ensuring mechanical stability and proper installation.

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ALUMINIUM CONDUCTOR STEEL REINFORCED (ACSR) Technical datasheet

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ALUMINIUM CONDUCTOR STEEL REINFORCED (ACSR)

Technical specifications

Application

Ground wire/Jumper wire is used to provide a safe path for fault currents to flow to earth, protecting people and electrical equipment from electric shock and damage. Tie wire is used to secure and support conductors, cables, and other components on poles or structures, ensuring mechanical stability and proper installation.

Construction

Hard Drawn Bare Aluminium wire, H14 to ASTM B-233,Soft Drawn Bare Aluminium wire, 1350-0 to ASTM B-609

XLPE to IEC 60502-1

Standards / Compliance

ASTM B-233 & B-609
ASTM B-531 & B-396

Hard Drawn Bare Aluminium wire
Soft Drawn Bare Aluminium wire
1350-0 to ASTM B-609

Characteristics

Electrical performance

Ground wire offers a low-resistance path for fault current to earth for protection, while tie wire is mainly mechanical and not designed to carry electrical current.

Thermal performance

Ground wire can withstand short-duration high fault currents with controlled heating, while tie wire mainly resists environmental heat and maintains strength without deformation.

Fire performance

Ground wire can withstand high temperatures for short periods during fault conditions without losing its protective function, while tie wire is not current-carrying and may lose strength or deform under fire, depending on material type.

Mechanical performance

Ground wire has high strength to withstand fault and environmental loads, while tie wire provides flexible support for securing conductors and equipment.

Environmental performance

Ground wire resists corrosion and weathering for long-term outdoor use, while tie wire withstands basic environmental exposure but may have lower durability.