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LV & MV aerial bunch cables
Aerial bundle cables, or simply ABC, are cables for overhead lines and combine multiple single core cables tog
TypeAerial bundled cable for overhead lines
InsulationXLPE
VoltageLow voltage distribution
ConstructionMultiple single cores bundled
✓ Overhead distribution
✓ XLPE
✓ IS 7098-1
Description
OverviewAerial bundled cable, usually shortened to ABC, is an overhead line construction in which several insulated single cores are twisted together into one self-supporting bundle instead of being strung as separate bare conductors. Bundling the cores insulated and close together removes most of the faults that affect bare overhead lines. Conductors cannot clash in wind, falling branches are far less likely to cause an outage, and the line is much harder to tap illegally. The narrower way-leave also makes ABC practical along roads, through vegetation and across congested residential areas where a bare line would need a wide right of way. APAR manufactures aerial bundled cable for low-voltage overhead distribution. Conductor sizes, voltage class and bundle configuration are quoted against the utility's specification — please send us your requirement and we will confirm the construction and issue the datasheet.
Why this wire
Key benefits Built for overhead lines Single cores bundled into one aerial cable.
XLPE insulated Better moisture and surge resistance than PVC.
Fewer contact faults Insulated bundling reduces clashing and illegal tapping.
Utility distribution For low-voltage supply to industrial and commercial loads.
Characteristics
At a glance| Application | Low-voltage overhead power distribution, particularly along roads, through vegetation and across congested residential areas. |
|---|---|
| Construction | Multiple insulated single cores twisted into one self-supporting aerial bundle. |
| Advantages | No phase-to-phase clashing in wind, far fewer faults from falling branches, a narrower right of way, and much greater resistance to illegal tapping than bare overhead conductors. |
| Product range | Quoted against the utility's specification. Contact APAR with the voltage class, conductor sizes and bundle configuration required. |
Construction
Cutaway123
- 1ConductorStranded, sized and specified for the application
- 2InsulationCompound selected for the product type and temperature rating
- 3Printed identificationGrade, size, voltage and applicable standard
Standards & approvals
ComplianceManufactured to IS 7098 Part 1, IEC 60502-1, BS 5467, and tested in APAR's NABL-accredited laboratory. Test certificates and detailed technical particulars are issued on request — please confirm the standard your project is tendered against.
IS 7098 Part 1IEC 60502-1BS 5467
Applications
Where it's usedLow-voltage overhead distribution networksRural and semi-urban electrificationRoutes through vegetation and tree coverCongested residential areas prone to illegal tappingRoad and street-lighting distribution
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Good to knowWhat are the main applications?+
Typical applications include commercial enterprises, various equipment, large motors, connected loads. Contact our technical team to confirm suitability for your specification.
Where are these cables typically used?+
These cables are mainly used for low-voltage power distribution by utilities supplying power to industrial and commercial enterprises, and for various equipment, large motors and other connected loads.
How do I get pricing or more details?+
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