This is a medium-voltage (MV) Aerial Bundled Cable (ABC) designed for overhead power distribution. Unlike low-voltage ABC cables, this screened version includes multiple protective layers for use at higher voltages. It meets the IEC 60502 standard.
Strandard
IEC 60502
Construction
Phase Conductor | Circular Compacted Stranded H68 Aluminium ( Class 2) |
Conductor Screen | Extruded Semi-conductive Layer. |
Insulation | XLPE. |
Insulation Screen | Extruded Semi-conductive Layer. |
Metallic Screen | Copper wire screen or copper tape screen |
Separator | Semi-conductive swellable tape. |
Outer Sheath | HDPE. |
Support Conductor | Galvanized steel wires. |
Assembly | XLPE insulated screened cores are bundled around the galvanized steel wires in a right hand lay |

Screened MV ABC Cable Construction
Technical Data
Temperature :
- Normal operation 90°C.
- Emergency over load conditions 130°C.
- Short circuit conditions 250°C.
6.35/11kV Screened MV ABC Cable–Aerial Bundled Cables to IEC 60502 Parameter
NO.Cores X Nominal Cross Section | Phase Conductor | Messenger Suspension Unit | Contiuous Current Rating at 300C Ambient Temp | |||
Stranding | Nominal Sectional Area | Stranding | Nominal Sectional Area | Breaking Load | ||
No.×mm² | No.×mm | mm2 | No.×mm | mm2 | KN | A |
3X50 + 1X25 | 19/1.78 | 50 | 7/3.0 | 50 | 60 | 116 |
3X70 + 1X50 | 19/2.14 | 70 | 7/3.15 | 50 | 62 | 210 |
3X95+ 1X50 | 19/2.52 | 95 | 7/3.0 | 50 | 60 | 173 |
3X185+1X120 | 37/2.52 | 185 | 7/4.67 | 120 | 150 | 259 |
3X150 +1X50 | 37/2.25 | 150 | 7/3.15 | 50 | 62 | 365 |
3X240 +1X50 | 61/2.25 | 240 | 7/3.15 | 50 | 62 | 500 |