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NFC 33-209 Aerial Bundle Conductor ABC Cable 3x25+54.6+2x16mm2
Phase: 3 × 25mm² compacted Al, 7-wire, XLPE 1.4mm, 1.2 Ω/km
Neutral Messenger: 1 × 54.6mm² Al alloy, 7/3.15mm, XLPE 1.6mm, 0.63 Ω/km
Lighting: 2 × 16mm² compacted Al, 7/1.70mm, XLPE 1.2mm, 1.91 Ω/km
Breaking Strength: 1,660 daN (messenger — self-supporting, no catenary)
Overall: 30mm OD, 641 kg/km, 6 conductors preassembled twist bundle
Standard: NFC 33-209, -15°C to +90°C, 250°C/5s short-circuit
Product Overview
NFC 33-209 Aerial Bundle Conductor ABC Cable 3×25+54.6+2×16mm² is a 0.6/1kV twisted overhead bundle cable manufactured to the French national standard NFC 33-209. It combines three 25mm² compacted hard drawn aluminium phase conductors, one 54.6mm² aluminium alloy neutral messenger (7/3.15mm, 1660 daN breaking strength), and two 16mm² compacted aluminium public lighting conductors — all XLPE insulated and twisted into a single preassembled bundle. The neutral messenger serves as both the neutral current return path and the self-supporting catenary wire, eliminating the need for a separate steel messenger. XLPE insulation with high carbon black content provides rated 90°C operation with UV resistance for decades of direct overhead exposure. Designed for residential and rural distribution where reliability, safety, and low installation cost are required over short spans — the bundled construction eliminates phase-to-phase faults from wind, reduces bushfire hazard, and dramatically lowers visual impact versus bare open-wire lines. Rated ≤600V phase-to-phase for service drop applications.
3 × Phase (25mm² Al)
Compacted hard drawn aluminium, 7 wires. XLPE insulated, 1.4mm thickness. DC resistance 1.2 Ω/km. Three-phase LV distribution.
Neutral Messenger (54.6mm²)
Aluminium alloy, 7/3.15mm. XLPE 1.6mm insulation. 1660 daN breaking strength. Self-supporting — no separate catenary wire needed.
2 × Lighting (16mm² Al)
Compacted hard drawn aluminium, 7/1.70mm. XLPE 1.2mm insulation. DC resistance 1.91 Ω/km. Dedicated public lighting circuits in the same bundle.
XLPE 90°C French Standard
Black XLPE with high carbon black for UV resistance. 90°C continuous, 250°C/5s short-circuit. -15°C to +90°C operating range. 15×D bending.
Self-Supporting Twist Bundle
Preassembled twisted bundle — 6 conductors cabled in one factory operation. Single-drum pull. 30mm OD, 641 kg/km total weight.
Bushfire Safe Design
Insulated bundle eliminates bare conductor arcing — the primary cause of bushfires from overhead lines. NFC 33-209 certified for fire-prone rural areas.
Technical Characteristics
| Rated Voltage | 0.6/1 kV (≤600V phase-to-phase for service drop) |
| Test Voltage | 4 kV eff / 50 Hz |
| Conductor Temperature (XLPE) | max. +90°C (continuous) |
| Short-Circuit Temperature | max. +250°C / 5 seconds |
| Operating Temperature Range | -15°C to +90°C |
| Min. Laying Temperature | -5°C |
| Min. Bending Radius | 15 × cable diameter (15 × 30 = 450 mm) |
Applicable Standard
| Standard | Scope |
|---|---|
| NFC 33-209 | French national standard for aerial bundled conductors with XLPE insulation for LV overhead distribution networks. Covers construction, testing, and installation of preassembled twist ABC cables with integrated neutral messenger and optional public lighting conductors. |
Regional Naming Equivalents
| Designation | Standard | Configuration | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFC 33-209 ABC | NFC 33-209 | Phase + Neutral Messenger + Lighting | France |
| TYIR | ST 125-2006 | Phase + Steel-Al Neutral + Lighting | Romania |
| XS / LXS | NP 3528 | Phase only (bare twist, no messenger) | Portugal |
| NP 3528 ABC | NP 3528 | Phase + Neutral, bare XLPE twist | Portugal |
Technical Specifications
Single configuration: 3×25mm² (phase) + 54.6mm² (neutral messenger) + 2×16mm² (public lighting). All conductors: round stranded, XLPE insulated, black. Neutral messenger: aluminium alloy, self-supporting. Phase and lighting conductors: compacted hard drawn aluminium. Twisted bundle, preassembled per NFC 33-209.
Phase Conductor (×3)
| Cross Section Area | 25 mm² |
| Number of Wires | 7 |
| Insulation Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| D.C. Resistance at 20°C | 1.2 Ω/km |
Neutral Messenger Conductor (×1)
| Cross Section Area | 54.6 mm² |
| Number of Wires | 7 (diameter 3.15 mm each) |
| Insulation Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| D.C. Resistance at 20°C | 0.63 Ω/km |
| Minimum Breaking Strength | 1,660 daN |
Public Lighting Conductor (×2)
| Cross Section Area | 16 mm² |
| Number of Wires | 7 (diameter 1.70 mm each) |
| Insulation Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| D.C. Resistance at 20°C | 1.91 Ω/km |
Overall Cable
| Cable Overall Diameter | 30 mm |
| Cable Weight | 641 kg/km |
| Total Number of Conductors | 6 (3P + 1N + 2 L) |
Packaging & Delivery
| Parameter | Standard |
|---|---|
| Drum Type | Export wooden drum / iron-wooden drum / as per customer requirement |
| Drum Marking | Manufacturer, NFC 33-209, 3×25+54.6+2×16, voltage, weight, length, drum number |
| Cable End Sealing | Heat-shrink end caps to protect XLPE insulation from moisture ingress |
| Outer Protection | Weatherproof wrapping for sea freight |
| Delivery Condition | Factory-new, tested per NFC 33-209, test certificate on request |
Typical Applications
Aerial Bundled Cable is designed for residential and rural areas for reducing bushfire hazards. The XLPE covering contains a high level of carbon black for UV resistance:
Residential Distribution
Three-phase LV overhead distribution with integrated street lighting for residential subdivisions and rural communities.
Bushfire Hazard Reduction
Insulated twist bundle eliminates bare conductor arcing — certified per NFC 33-209 for fire-prone rural overhead lines.
Combined Phase + Lighting
Two 16mm² lighting cores in the same bundle as phase conductors — one cable, all services. Simplifies pole hardware and installation.
French / Francophone Markets
NFC 33-209 certified for France and French-speaking African countries where French standards are adopted in local regulations.
Self-Supporting Messenger
54.6mm² aluminium alloy neutral carries both current and mechanical tension. 1,660 daN — no separate steel catenary wire required.
Short Span Installations
Optimised for short spans due to increased weight of XLPE-insulated bundle vs bare conductor. Standard spacing per French utility practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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