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Triplex Cable Aluminum Conductor Overhead Service Drop Cable Wire 600V
Voltage: 600V (120/240V single-phase three-wire)
Phase Conductors: 2× 1350-H19 Al, solid/7-str/19-str, XLPE insulated
Insulation: 45/60/80 mils (1.14/1.52/2.03mm) black XLPE
Neutral Messenger: Bare AAC/ACSR/6201-T81 alloy
Application: Overhead residential & light commercial service drops
Ampacity: 70-420A XLPE (6 AWG to 336.4 kcmil)
Package: Export wooden reel or coil
Product Overview
Triplex Cable Aluminum Conductor Overhead Service Drop 600V is a neutral-supported overhead service cable consisting of two XLPE-insulated aluminium phase conductors twisted around a bare neutral messenger wire. The triplex configuration is the standard 120/240V residential service drop in North American and export utility markets — two 120V phase legs plus a grounded neutral provide both voltages at the service entrance. The neutral messenger serves double duty: return current path AND structural support for the span between the pole and building attachment point. Available with three messenger types: AAC (all-aluminium, standard duty), ACSR (steel-reinforced, heavy-duty for long spans), and 6201-T81 alloy (high-strength, corrosion-resistant for coastal and long-span applications).
Neutral Messenger Selection Guide
| Messenger | Strength (6 AWG) | Corrosion | Span Capability | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAC (1350-H19) | 563 lbs — reference | Good | Standard 8-25m | General residential, coastal |
| ACSR (steel core) | 1,190 lbs — 2.1× | Good (galvanized) | Long 25-50m | Rural spans, ice loading |
| 6201-T81 Alloy | 1,110 lbs — 2× | Excellent | Long 25-50m | Coastal, corrosive environments |
Phase Conductors (×2) — 1350-H19 Al, XLPE insulated, black
Neutral Messenger — Bare AAC/ACSR/6201 alloy, carries full span tension
Triplex Assembly — Two phases twisted around neutral, single-cable service entrance
Applicable Standards
| Standard | Scope |
|---|---|
| ASTM B-230 | 1350-H19 aluminum wire. Governs AAC phase and neutral conductor properties. |
| ASTM B-231 | Concentric-lay-stranded aluminum conductors (AAC). |
| ASTM B-232 | ACSR conductor specification for steel-reinforced neutral messenger. |
| ASTM B-399 | 6201-T81 aluminum alloy conductors (AAAC). |
| ICEA S-76-474 | Primary standard for neutral-supported power cable assemblies rated 600V. |
Technical Specifications — Aluminum Triplex Service Drop 600V
Phase: 1350-H19 Al, solid/7-strand/19-strand. Insulation: 45 mils (1.14mm) or 60 mils (1.52mm) or 80 mils (2.03mm) XLPE. Neutral: AAC/ACSR/6201 alloy. Weights: lbs/1000ft × 1.488 = kg/km. Ampacity: XLPE 90°C / Poly 75°C, 40°C ambient, 2 ft/s wind.
| Code Word | Phase AWG x Strands | Insul. (mils) | Neutral AWG (Messenger) | Neutral Str (lbs) | Wt PE (lbs/1000ft) | Wt XLPE (lbs/1000ft) | A PE | A XLP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAC Neutral-Messenger (1350-H19) | ||||||||
| Patella | 6×7 | 45 | 6×7 AAC | 563 | 103 | 103 | 70 | 85 |
| Oyster | 4×7 | 45 | 4×7 AAC | 881 | 156 | 160 | 90 | 115 |
| Clam | 2×7 | 45 | 2×7 AAC | 1350 | 232 | 238 | 120 | 150 |
| Murex | 1/0×7 | 60 | 1/0×7 AAC | 1990 | 373 | 383 | 160 | 205 |
| Purpura | 1/0×19 | 60 | 1/0×7 AAC | 1990 | 370 | 380 | 160 | 205 |
| Nassa | 2/0×7 | 60 | 2/0×7 AAC | 2510 | 461 | 472 | 185 | 235 |
| Trophon | 2/0×19 | 60 | 2/0×7 AAC | 2510 | 456 | 467 | 185 | 235 |
| Melita | 3/0×19 | 60 | 3/0×19 AAC | 3310 | 562 | 562 | 215 | 275 |
| Portunus | 4/0×19 | 60 | 4/0×19 AAC | 4020 | 696 | 696 | 245 | 315 |
| Nannynose | 336.4×19 | 80 | 336.4×19 AAC | 6146 | 1118 | 1118 | 325 | 420 |
| ACSR Neutral-Messenger (Steel Reinforced) | ||||||||
| Paludina | 6×1 | 45 | 6×6/1 ACSR | 1190 | 109 | 110 | 70 | 85 |
| Voluta | 6×7 | 45 | 6×6/1 ACSR | 1190 | 116 | 118 | 70 | 85 |
| Scallop | 4×1 | 45 | 6×6/1 ACSR | 1190 | 143 | 146 | 90 | 115 |
| Whelk | 4×1 | 45 | 4×6/1 ACSR | 1860 | 165 | 169 | 90 | 115 |
| Strombus | 4×7 | 45 | 6×6/1 ACSR | 1190 | 156 | 160 | 90 | 115 |
| Periwinkle | 4×7 | 45 | 4×6/1 ACSR | 1860 | 172 | 176 | 90 | 115 |
| Cockle | 2×7 | 45 | 4×6/1 ACSR | 1860 | 227 | 233 | 120 | 150 |
| Conch | 2×7 | 45 | 2×6/1 ACSR | 2850 | 261 | 267 | 120 | 150 |
| Janthina | 1/0×7 | 60 | 2×6/1 ACSR | 2853 | 365 | 376 | 160 | 205 |
| Neritina | 1/0×7 | 60 | 1/0×6/1 ACSR | 4380 | 419 | 430 | 160 | 205 |
| Ranella | 1/0×19 | 60 | 2×6/1 ACSR | 2853 | 362 | 372 | 160 | 205 |
| Cenia | 1/0×19 | 60 | 1/0×6/1 ACSR | 4380 | 416 | 428 | 160 | 205 |
| Cavolinia | 2/0×7 | 60 | 1×6/1 ACSR | 3550 | 451 | 462 | 185 | 235 |
| Runcina | 2/0×7 | 60 | 2/0×6/1 ACSR | 5310 | 519 | 530 | 185 | 235 |
| Clio | 2/0×19 | 60 | 1×6/1 ACSR | 3550 | 437 | 444 | 185 | 235 |
| Triton | 2/0×19 | 60 | 2/0×6/1 ACSR | 5310 | 514 | 526 | 185 | 235 |
| Aega | 3/0×19 | 60 | 1/0×6/1 ACSR | 4380 | 549 | 559 | 215 | 275 |
| Mursia | 3/0×19 | 60 | 3/0×6/1 ACSR | 6620 | 626 | 633 | 215 | 275 |
| Cerapus | 4/0×19 | 60 | 2/0×6/1 ACSR | 5310 | 670 | 678 | 245 | 315 |
| Zuzara | 4/0×19 | 60 | 4/0×6/1 ACSR | 8350 | 777 | 785 | 245 | 315 |
| Limpet | 336.4×19 | 80 | 336.4×18/1 ACSR | 8680 | 1147 | 1161 | 325 | 420 |
| 6201 Alloy Neutral-Messenger (AAAC) | ||||||||
| Minex | 6×1 | 45 | 6×7 AAAC | 1110 | 101 | 102 | 70 | 85 |
| Hippa | 6×7 | 45 | 6×7 AAAC | 1110 | 105 | 107 | 70 | 85 |
| Artemia | 4×1 | 45 | 6×7 AAAC | 1110 | 132 | 134 | 90 | 115 |
| Prawn | 4×1 | 45 | 4×7 AAAC | 1760 | 152 | 154 | 90 | 115 |
| Crab | 4×7 | 45 | 6×7 AAAC | 1110 | 141 | 144 | 90 | 115 |
| Barnacle | 4×7 | 45 | 4×7 AAAC | 1760 | 157 | 160 | 90 | 115 |
| Solaster | 2×7 | 45 | 4×7 AAAC | 1760 | 212 | 216 | 120 | 150 |
| Shrimp | 2×7 | 45 | 2×7 AAAC | 2800 | 238 | 243 | 120 | 150 |
| Sandcrab | 1/0×7 | 60 | 2×7 AAAC | 2800 | 341 | 348 | 160 | 205 |
| Gammarus | 1/0×7 | 60 | 1/0×7 AAAC | 4460 | 384 | 390 | 160 | 205 |
| Echinus | 1/0×19 | 60 | 2×7 AAAC | 2800 | 336 | 342 | 160 | 205 |
| Leda | 1/0×19 | 60 | 1/0×7 AAAC | 4460 | 378 | 384 | 160 | 205 |
| Dungenese | 2/0×7 | 60 | 2/0×7 AAAC | 5390 | 474 | 481 | 185 | 235 |
| Cyclops | 2/0×19 | 60 | 2/0×7 AAAC | 5390 | 467 | 473 | 185 | 235 |
| Fulgar | 3/0×19 | 60 | 1/0×7 AAAC | 4460 | 518 | 525 | 215 | 275 |
| Flustra | 3/0×19 | 60 | 3/0×7 AAAC | 6790 | 588 | 596 | 215 | 275 |
| Arca | 4/0×19 | 60 | 2/0×7 AAAC | 5390 | 632 | 640 | 245 | 315 |
| Lepas | 4/0×19 | 60 | 4/0×7 AAAC | 8560 | 716 | 725 | 245 | 315 |
Packaging & Delivery
Export Wooden Reel
Plywood or wooden reels. Standard utility reel sizes for line crew deployment and service truck handling.
Coil Packaging
Smaller AWG sizes in coils. Utility-standard packaging for pole-top and service entrance installation.
Documentation
ASTM B-230/B-231/B-232/B-399 mill certificates, messenger tensile test per ICEA S-76-474.
Typical Applications — Aluminum Triplex Service Drop
Standard Residential Service
Primary application. 120/240V single-phase service from pole transformer to residential meter. Aluminium is the dominant conductor.
Multi-Family & Light Commercial
Service drops to duplexes, triplexes, apartment buildings, and small commercial units with 120/240V requirements.
Rural Long-Span Drops
ACSR or 6201 alloy neutral for extended pole-to-structure distances. Span lengths up to 50m with proper messenger sizing.
Coastal & Corrosive Zones
6201-T81 alloy or AAC neutral preferred for coastal installations where galvanized ACSR steel core may corrode.
Service Upgrades
Replacing undersized or deteriorated existing drops. Aluminum triplex is lighter than copper — easier handling on pole-top work.
Temporary Construction Power
Quick-deploy overhead service to construction trailers and job-site panels. Rapid installation and removal.
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