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| Aluminum Alloy Conductor (AAAC) | ||||||||
| Code Name | Old Code Name | Sectional Area | Wire Diameter & Stranding | Diameter of Conductor | Nominal Breaking Load | Linear Mass | Maximum Resistance at 20℃ | |
| mm² | mm | No. | mm | kN | kg/km | Ω/km | ||
| 19-AL3 | BOX | 18.8 | 1.85 | 7 | 5.55 | 5.55 | 51.5 | 1.748 |
| 24-AL3 | ACACIA | 23.8 | 2.08 | 7 | 6.24 | 7.02 | 65.1 | 1.3828 |
| 30-AL3 | ALMOND | 30.1 | 2.34 | 7 | 7.02 | 8.88 | 82.4 | 1.0926 |
| 35-AL3 | CEDAR | 35.5 | 2.54 | 7 | 7.62 | 10.46 | 97.1 | 0.9273 |
| 42-AL3 | DEODAR | 42.2 | 2.77 | 7 | 8.31 | 12.44 | 115.5 | 0.7797 |
| 48-AL3 | FIR | 47.8 | 2.95 | 7 | 8.85 | 14.11 | 131.0 | 0.6875 |
| 60-AL3 | HAZE | 59.9 | 3.30 | 7 | 9.9 | 17.66 | 164.0 | 0.5494 |
| 72-AL3 | PINE | 71.6 | 3.61 | 7 | 10.83 | 21.14 | 196.2 | 0.4591 |
| 84-AL3 | HOLLY | 84.1 | 3.91 | 7 | 11.73 | 24.79 | 230.2 | 0.3913 |
| 90-AL3 | WILLOW | 89.7 | 4.04 | 7 | 12.12 | 26.47 | 245.7 | 0.3665 |
| 119-AL3 | OAK | 118.9 | 4.65 | 7 | 13.95 | 35.07 | 325.5 | 0.2767 |
| 151-AL3 | MULBERRY | 150.9 | 3.18 | 19 | 15.9 | 44.52 | 415.2 | 0.2192 |
| 181-AL3 | ASH | 180.7 | 3.48 | 19 | 17.4 | 53.31 | 497.3 | 0.1830 |
| 211-AL3 | ELM | 207.6 | 3.73 | 19 | 18.65 | 62.24 | 571.3 | 0.1568 |
| 239-AL3 | POPLAR | 239.4 | 2.87 | 37 | 20.09 | 70.61 | 660.2 | 0.1387 |
| 303-AL3 | SYCAMORE | 303.2 | 3.23 | 37 | 22.61 | 89.4 | 836.2 | 0.1095 |
| 362-AL3 | UPAS | 362.1 | 3.53 | 37 | 24.71 | 106.82 | 998.8 | 0.0917 |
| 422-AL3 | WALNUT | 421.8 | 3.81 | 37 | 26.67 | 118.17 | 1163.5 | 0.0786 |
| 479-AL3 | YEW | 479.0 | 4.06 | 37 | 28.42 | 141.31 | 1321.2 | 0.0693 |
| 498-AL3 | TOTARA | 498.1 | 4.14 | 37 | 28.98 | 146.93 | 1373.8 | 0.0666 |
| 587-AL3 | RUBUS | 586.9 | 3.50 | 61 | 31.5 | 173.13 | 1620.9 | 0.0567 |
| 659-AL3 | SORBUS | 659.4 | 3.71 | 61 | 33.39 | 194.53 | 1821.3 | 0.0505 |
| 821-AL3 | ARAUCARIA | 821.1 | 4.14 | 61 | 37.26 | 242.24 | 2267.9 | 0.0406 |
| 996-AL3 | REDWOOD | 996.2 | 4.56 | 61 | 41.04 | 293.88 | 2751.5 | 0.0334 |
| Note: The outermost layer is twisted to the right (Z). | ||||||||
Technical Note: The outermost layer of the Aluminum Alloy Conductor (AAAC) is twisted to the right (Z-lay).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q:
What is an Aluminum Alloy Conductor (AAAC)?
AAAC is a concentric-lay-stranded conductor made from high-strength Aluminum-Magnesium-Silicon alloy (typically 6201-T81). It is designed to offer a better strength-to-weight ratio and improved electrical characteristics compared to standard aluminum conductors.
Q:
What does the "Z" twist direction mean for AAAC?
The "Z" twist indicates that the outermost layer of the conductor is stranded in a right-hand lay direction. This is a standard specification requirement to ensure consistency and proper fitment with installation hardware and tensioning grips.
Q:
How does the resistance value change at temperatures other than 20℃?
The maximum resistance values provided in the table are measured at a baseline of 20℃. Electrical resistance increases as the operating temperature rises. For calculations at higher temperatures, the temperature coefficient of resistance for the aluminum alloy must be applied.
Q:
What are the main advantages of using AAAC over ACSR conductors?
AAAC conductors provide excellent corrosion resistance (especially in coastal or industrial environments), lower power losses, and a higher strength-to-weight ratio. Because they do not contain a steel core, they also eliminate magnetic losses found in ACSR.
Q:
How should I select the correct AAAC Code Name for my project?
Choosing the right code name (such as BOX, CEDAR, or OAK) depends on your specific system requirements, including the required cross-sectional area (mm²), nominal breaking load (kN), and the maximum allowable electrical resistance. Refer to the specifications table above to match your design parameters.
















