Aerial Bundled Cable (Complying with IEC / BS / AS/NZS / NFC / HD Standards)

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Aerial Bundled Cable (Complying with IEC / BS / AS/NZS / NFC / HD Standards)

ABC cable designed for safe overhead power distribution.

Standards-compliant bundled cable for urban and rural networks.

UV-resistant and insulated conductors for aerial installations.

Low-maintenance ABC cable ideal for harsh outdoor conditions.

Reliable and space-saving solution for overhead LV systems.

Application

Aerial Bundled Cable (ABC) is a compact, insulated overhead power cable system designed for low and medium voltage distribution in urban, rural, and remote areas. Unlike bare conductor systems, ABC cables feature tightly bundled insulated conductors, significantly reducing the risk of short circuits, electrocution, and line faults due to tree contact or harsh weather.

Constructed with aluminum or aluminum alloy conductors, and insulated with XLPE, HDPE, or PE, ABC cables are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and easy to install on poles without requiring heavy infrastructure. Some designs include a messenger wire or neutral conductor for added mechanical support.

These cables are widely used for overhead service lines, temporary connections, and grid extensions in challenging terrains. Their insulated design enables closer installation clearances, improves public safety, and reduces power outages due to external interference.

ABC systems are manufactured in accordance with multiple global standards including IEC 60228, BS 7870, AS/NZS 3560.1, NFC 33-209, and HD 626, ensuring adaptability across international markets.

Aerial Bundled Cables offer a cost-effective, reliable, and safer alternative to traditional bare overhead lines, particularly in densely populated or forested environments.

Specifications

Standard	Conductor & Insulation Material	Typical Voltage & Applications
IEC 60502-1 / IEC 60228	– Phase: Stranded Aluminum 1350– Messenger: Bare Aluminum Alloy or Galvanized Steel– Insulation: XLPE	– 0.6/1 kV LV ABC for overhead power distribution in residential and urban areas
BS 7870-5	– Conductors: Stranded Aluminum Class 2– Neutral: Steel core or Aluminum alloy– Insulation: XLPE / HDPE	– Low-voltage ABC in UK distribution networks- Designed for resistance to mechanical stress
AS/NZS 3560	– Phase: 1350-H19 Aluminum– Messenger: Galvanized Steel Wire or Insulated Neutral– Insulation: UV-stabilized XLPE	– Used in Australia/NZ for 0.6/1 kV & 11 kV ABC– Ideal for bushfire-prone areas
NFC 33-209 (France)	– Conductors: Stranded Aluminum or Alloy– Messenger: Insulated Neutral (self-supporting)- Insulation: XLPE	– 0.6/1 kV LV ABC– Widely used in French-speaking regions for safer overhead wiring
HD 626 (EU)	– Phase: Aluminum Class 2– Messenger: Steel-reinforced Aluminum– Insulation: XLPE	– European standard for insulated overhead cables, both single and bundled conductors

Parameter

AS/NZS 3560.1-Australian and New Zealand Standard: General Specification for ABC Cables (LV) 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇳🇿 New Zealand

0.6/1 KV ABC (Aerial Bundle) Cable- AS/NZS 3560.1 (AL/XLPE)
Number of Cores x Nominal Cross Section	Overall Diameter	Weight	Minimum Breaking Load	Current Rating
No.mm^2	mm	Kg/Km	KN	A
2×16 RM	15	140	4.4	78
2×25 RM	17.6	210	7	105
2×35 RM	19.6	270	9.8	125
2×50 RM	22.8	370	11.4	150
2×95 RM	30.6	680	15.3	230
3×25 RM	19	310	8.8	97
3×35 RM	21.1	410	9.8	120
3×50 RM	24.6	550	11.4	140
4×16 RM	18.1	290	8.8	74
4×25 RM	21.2	410	14	97
4×35 RM	23.7	550	19.6	120
4×50 RM	27.5	740	28	140
4×70 RM	31.9	1000	39.2	175
4×95 RM	36.9	1370	53.2	215
4×120 RM	40.6	1690	67.2	250
4×150 RM	43.9	2020	84	280

AS/NZS 3599.1- Australian and New Zealand Standard: Medium Voltage ABC (MV, 6.35/11kV, etc.) 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇳🇿 New Zealand-AL/XLPE /HDPE Non-Screened Cables

6.35/11kV & 12.7/22kV Al/XlPE /HDPE Non-Screened Cables ABC Cable-AS/NZS 3599.1 Standard
number of cores x nominal cross section	Nominal conductor diameter	Nominal insulation thickness	Nominal insulation screen thickness	Nominal sheath thickness	AAAC/1120 support conductor size	Nominal overall diameter	Weight	Continuous current rating, A
								Still air	1m/s wind	2m/s wind
mm^2	mm	mm	mm	mm	No/mm	mm	kg/km	A	A	A
6.35/11kV
3×35	6.9	3.4	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	52.4	1370	110	155	185
3×50	8.1	3.4	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	54.6	1530	130	185	225
3×70	9.7	3.4	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	57.8	1790	160	235	280
3×95	11.4	3.4	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	61.3	2100	195	285	345
3×120	12.8	3.4	0.8	1.2	19/3.50	67.3	2540	230	335	405
3×150	14.2	3.4	0.8	1.2	19/3.50	70.1	2840	255	380	460
3×185	15.7	3.4	0.8	1.2	19/3.50	73.1	3190	295	440	530
12.7/22kV
3×35	6.9	5.5	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	61	1780	110	155	180
3×50	8.1	5.5	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	63.3	1970	130	185	220
3×70	9.7	5.5	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	66.5	2260	160	230	275
3×95	11.4	5.5	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	69.9	2600	195	285	335
3×120	12.8	5.5	0.8	1.2	19/3.50	75.9	3070	225	330	395
3×150	14.2	5.5	0.8	1.2	19/3.50	78.7	3390	255	375	450
3×185	15.7	5.5	0.8	1.2	19/3.50	81.7	3760	290	435	520

AS/NZS 3599.1 Australian and New Zealand Standard: Medium Voltage ABC (MV, 6.35/11kV, etc.) 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇳🇿 New Zealand-AL/XLPE /CWS/HDPE Screened Cables

6.35/11kV & 12.7/22kV Al/XlPE /HDPE Non-Screened Cables ABC Cable-AS/NZS 3599.1 Standard
number of cores x nominal cross section	Nominal conductor diameter	Nominal insulation thickness	Nominal insulation screen thickness	Nominal sheath thickness	AAAC/1120 support conductor size	Nominal overall diameter	Weight	Continuous current rating, A
								Still air	1m/s wind	2m/s wind
mm^2	mm	mm	mm	mm	No/mm	mm	kg/km	A	A	A
6.35/11kV
3×35	6.9	3.4	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	52.4	1370	110	155	185
3×50	8.1	3.4	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	54.6	1530	130	185	225
3×70	9.7	3.4	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	57.8	1790	160	235	280
3×95	11.4	3.4	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	61.3	2100	195	285	345
3×120	12.8	3.4	0.8	1.2	19/3.50	67.3	2540	230	335	405
3×150	14.2	3.4	0.8	1.2	19/3.50	70.1	2840	255	380	460
3×185	15.7	3.4	0.8	1.2	19/3.50	73.1	3190	295	440	530
12.7/22kV
3×35	6.9	5.5	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	61	1780	110	155	180
3×50	8.1	5.5	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	63.3	1970	130	185	220
3×70	9.7	5.5	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	66.5	2260	160	230	275
3×95	11.4	5.5	0.8	1.2	7/4.75	69.9	2600	195	285	335
3×120	12.8	5.5	0.8	1.2	19/3.50	75.9	3070	225	330	395
3×150	14.2	5.5	0.8	1.2	19/3.50	78.7	3390	255	375	450
3×185	15.7	5.5	0.8	1.2	19/3.50	81.7	3760	290	435	520

IEC 60502-ES/LVC(AL/XLPE) International Electrotechnical Commission Standard (0.6/1kV ~ 30kV) 🌍 Widely used internationally: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, CIS countries, etc.

0.6/1 KV ABC-Aerial Bundled Cable- ES/LVC- IEC 60502-(AL/XLPE)
Number of cores x nominal cross section	min. breaking load of conductor strand	Current rating in the air	Outer diameter	Total weight
mm^2	kN	A	mm	kg/km
4×25 RM	3.5	84	21.5	420
4×35 RM	4.9	104	23.9	550
4×120+1×25 RM	16.8	246	43.8	1800
4×185+1×25 RM	25.9	332	50.7	2700

IEC 60502 & TNB-(AL/PE) International Electrotechnical Commission Standard (0.6/1kV ~ 30kV) 🌍 Widely used internationally: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, CIS countries, etc.

0.6/1 KV ABC-Aerial Bundle Cable- IEC 60502 & TNB-(AL/PE)
Number of cores x nominal cross section	min. breaking load of conductor strand	Current rating in the air	Outer diameter	Total weight
mm^2	kN	A	mm	kg/km
1×16+1x 25 RM	6.4	61	15.3	160
3×16+1x 25 RM	6.4	61	19	290
3×25+1x 25 RM	6.4	84	23.2	400
3×35+1x 25 RM	6.4	104	25.6	500
3×50+1x 35 RM	8.9	129	30	680
3×70+1x 50 RM	12.1	167	34.9	920
3×95+1x 70 RM	18	209	40.6	1270
3×120+1x 70 RM	18	246	44.1	1510
3×150+1x 95 RM	24.2	283	49.2	1870
3×185+1×120 RM	30.8	332	54.9	2340
3×25+1×25+1×16 RM	6.4	84	23.2	470
3×35+1×25+1×16 RM	6.4	104	25.6	560
3×50+1×35+1×16 RM	8.9	129	30	740
3×70+1×50+1×16 RM	12.1	167	34.9	980
3×95+1×70+1×16 RM	18	209	40.6	1330
3×120+1×70+1×16 RM	18	246	44.1	1580
3×150+1×95+1×16 RM	24.2	283	49.2	1940
3×185+1×120+1×16 RM	30.8	332	54.9	2410

IEC 60502-1 6.35/11kV IEC medium voltage overhead insulated cable design voltage 🌍 Same as above Indicates that the medium voltage ABC conductor is suitable for 6.35/11kV (phase voltage/line voltage) system

IEC 60502 6.35/11kV 19/33 kV ABC for Overhead Distribution Lines
IEC 60502 6.35/11 kV ABC for Overhead Distribution Lines
Number of Cores x Nominal Cross Section	Phase Conductor			Messenger Suspension Unit			Continuous current rating at 300C ambient temp
Number of Cores x Nominal Cross Section	Stranding	Nominal Sectional Area	Maximum Conductor Resistance	Stranding	Nominal Sectional Area	Breaking Load	Continuous current rating at 300C ambient temp
No.mm^2	No.mm	mm^2	Ω/Km	No.mm	mm^2	KN	A
3X50 + 1X25	19/1.78	50	0.641	7/3.0	50	60	116
3X70 + 1X50	19/.14	70	0.443	7/3.15	50	62	210
3X95+ 1X50	19/2.52	95	0.32	7/3.0	50	60	173
3X185+1X120	37/2.52	185	0.164	7/4.67	120	150	259
3X150 +1X50	37/2.25	150	0.206	7/3.15	50	62	365
3X240 +1X50	61/2.25	240	0.125	7/3.15	50	62	500
IEC 60502 19/33 kV ABC for Overhead Distribution Lines
Number of Cores x Nominal Cross Section	Phase Conductor			Messenger Suspension Unit			Continuous current rating at 300C ambient temp
Number of Cores x Nominal Cross Section	Stranding	Nominal Sectional Area	Maximum Conductor Resistance	Stranding	Nominal Sectional Area	Breaking Load	Continuous current rating at 300C ambient temp
No.mm^2	No.mm	mm^2	Ω/Km	No.mm	mm^2	KN	A
3X50 + 1X50	19/1.78	50	0.641	7/3.0	50	60	165
3X150+ 1X50	37/2.25	150	0.206	7/3.0	50	60	315
3X185+1X70	37/2.52	185	0.164	7/3.57	70	91	355
3X70 +1X50	19/2.14	7	0.443	7/3.15	50	62	250
3X150 +1X50	37/2.25	150	0.206	7/3.15	50	62	370

BS 7870-5(AL/XLPE) British Standard: ABC Cable Special Standard 🇬🇧 UK, 🇮🇳 India, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇵🇰, 🇧🇩, 🇰🇪 and other Commonwealth countries

0.6/1 KV ABC –Aerial Bundled Cables- BS 7870-5 (AL/XLPE)
Number of Cores x Nominal Cross Section	Overall Diameter	Weight	Maximum Conductor Resistance	Minimum Breaking Load	Current Rating
No.mm^2	mm	Kg/Km	Ω/Km	KN	A
1×16 RM	8	74	1.91	2.5	72
1×25 RM	9	106	1.2	4	107
1×35 RM	10.5	138	0.868	5.5	132
1×50 RM	11.8	182	0.641	8	165
1×70 RM	13	252	0.443	10.7	205
1×95 RM	15.4	333	0.32	13.7	240
1×120 RM	17	408	0.253	18.6	290
1×150 RM	19	502	0.206	23.2	334
1×185 RM	21	611	0.164	28.7	389
1×240 RM	24	801	0.125	37.2	467
2×16 RM	15.6	147	1.91	2.5	72
2×25 RM	18	208	1.2	4	107
2×35 RM	20	277	0.868	5.5	132
2×50 RM	23.5	361	0.641	8	165
2×70 RM	25.4	505	0.443	10.7	205
2×95 RM	30.3	666	0.32	13.7	240
2×150 RM	38	1004	0.206	23.2	334
4×16 RM	18.8	286	1.91	2.5	72
4×25 RM	21.2	430	1.2	4	107
4×35 RM	24.1	553	0.868	5.5	132
4×50 RM	27.8	746	0.641	8	165
4×70 RM	31.8	1009	0.443	10.7	205
4×95 RM	37.8	1332	0.32	13.7	240
4×120 RM	54.4	1632	0.253	18.6	290
4×50 + 1×25 RM	31.9	814	0.641/1.200	8.0/4.0	165/107
4×50 + 1×35 RM	31.9	845	0.641/0.868	8.5/5.5	165/132
4×70 + 1×25 RM	36	1105	0.443/1.200	10.7/4.0	205/107
4×70 + 2×25 RM	40	1217	0.443/1.200	10.7/4.0	205/107
4×95 + 1×25 RM	41.8	1438	0.320/1.200	13.7/4.0	240/107
4×95 + 2×25 RM	42	1544	0.320/1.200	13.7/4.0	240/107
4×120 + 1×25 RM	59	2050	0.253/1.200	18.6/4.0	290/107

NFC 33-209(AL/XLPE) French standard: ABC overhead cable specification 🇫🇷 France, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, French-speaking African countries

0.6/1 KV ABC –Aerial Bundled Cables – NFC 33-209 (AL/XLPE)
Number of Cores x Nominal Cross Section	Overal Diameter	Weight	Maximum Conductor Resistance	Minimum Breaking Load	Current Rating
No.mm^2	mm	Kg/Km	Ω/Km	KN	A
2×10 RM	12.8	93	3.08	1.5	38
4×10 RM	15.4	183	3.08	1.5	38
2×16 RM	14.8	129	1.91	2.3	72
2×16 RN + 2×1.5 RE	14.8	176	1.910/12.100	2.3	72
4×16 RM	17.8	257	1.91	2.3	72
4×16 RN + 2×1.5 RE	17.8	304	1.910/12.100	2.3	72
2×25 RM	18	202	1.2	3.8	107
2×25 RM + 2×1.5 RE	18	249	1.200/12.100	3.8	107
4×25 RM	21.7	404	1.2	3.8	107
4×25 RM + 2×1.5 RE	21.7	451	1.200/12.100	3.8	107
2×35 RM	20.8	269	0.868	5.2	132
2×35 RM + 2×1.5 RE	20.8	316	0.868/12.100	5.2	132
4×35 RM	25.1	539	0.868	5.2	132
4×35 RM + 2×1.5 RE	25.1	586	0.868/12.100	5.2	132
2×50 RM	23.4	352	0.641	7.6	165
2×50 RM + 2×1.5 RE	23.4	399	0.641/12.100	7.6	165
1×54.6 RM + 3×25 RM	21.7	507	0.630/1.200	3.8	107
1×54.6 RM + 3×25 RM + 1×16 RM	24.3	573	0.630/1.200/1.910	3.8/2.3	107/72
1×54.6 RM + 3×25 RM + 2×16 RM	29.7	639	0.630/1.200/1.910	3.8/2.3	107/72
1×54.6 RM + 3×25 RM + 3×16 RM	31.1	705	0.630/1.200/1.910	3.8/2.3	107/72
1×54.6 RM + 3×35 RM	25.1	615	0.630/0.868	5.2	132
1×54.6 RM + 3×35 RM + 1×16 RM	28.1	680	0.630/0.868/1.910	5.2/2.3	132/72
1×54.6 RM + 3×35 RM + 2×16 RM	34.3	748	0.630/0.868/1.910	5.2/2.3	132/72
1×54.6 RM + 3×35 RM + 3×16 RM	35.9	814	0.630/0.868/1.910	5.2/2.3	132/72
1×54.6 RM + 3×35 RM + 1×25 RM	28.1	714	0.630/0.868/1.200	5.2/3.8	132/107
1×54.6 RM + 3×50 RM	28.2	741	0.630/0.641	7.6	165
1×54.6 RM + 3×50 RM + 1×16 RM	31.6	806	0.630/0.641/1.910	7.6/2.3	165/72
1×54.6 RM + 3×50 RM + 2×16 RM	38.6	875	0.630/0.641/1.910	7.6/2.3	165/72
1×54.6 RM + 3×50 RM + 3×16 RM	40.4	940	0.630/0.641/1.910	7.6/2.3	165/72
1×54.6 RM + 3×50 RM + 1×25 RM	31.6	841	0.630/0.641/1.200	7.6/3.8	165/107
1×54.6 RM + 3×70 RM	33	950	0.630/0.443	10.2	205
1×54.6 RM + 3×70 RM + 1×16 RM	37	1014	0.630/0.443/1.910	10.2/2.3	205/72
1×54.6 RM + 3×70 RM + 2×16 RM	45.2	1083	0.630/0.443/1.910	10.2/2.3	205/72
1×54.6 RM + 3×70 RM + 3×16 RM	47.3	1148	0.630/0.443/1.910	10.2/2.3	205/72
1×54.6 RM + 3×70 RM + 1×25 RM	37	1048	0.630/0.443/1.200	10.2/3.8	205/107
1×54.6 RM + 3×70 RM + 2×25 RM	45.2	1150	0.630/0.443/1.200	10.2/3.8	205/107
1×54.6 RM + 3×70 RM + 3×25 RM	47.3	1250	0.630/0.443/1.200	10.2/3.8	205/107
1×54.6 RM + 3×95 RM	37.4	1176	0.630/0.320	13.5	240
1×54.6 RM + 3×95 RM + 1×16 RM	41.9	1243	0.630/0.320/1.910	13.5/2.3	240/72

HD 626 S1(AL/XLPE) European harmonized standard: ABC cable (cable system standard) 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇪🇸 🇳🇱 🇧🇪 🇸🇪 etc. EU countries (EU/EFTA)

0.6/1 KV-ABC -Aerial Bundle Cable- HD 626 S1 (AL/XLPE)
Number of cores x nominal cross section	min. breaking load of conductor strand	Current rating in the air	Outer diameter	Total weight
mm^2	kN	A	mm	kg/km
2x 16 RM	1910	2,5	72	147
2x 25 RM	1200	4,0	107	208
2x 35 RM	0,868	5,5	132	277
2x 50 RM	0,641	8,0	165	361
4x 16 RM	1910	2,5	72	286
4x 25 RM	1200	4,0	107	430
4x 35 RM	0,868	5,5	132	553
4x 50 RM	0,641	8,0	165	746
4x 70 RM	0,443	10,7	205	1009
4x 95 RM	0,320	13,7	240	1332
4x 120 RM	0,253	18,6	290	1632
4x 35 + 1x 35 RM	0,868 / 0,868	5,5 / 5,5	132 / 132	694
4x 50 + 1x 25 RM	0,641 / 1,200	8,0 / 4,0	165 / 107	814
4x 50 + 1x 35 RM	0,641 / 0,868	8,5 / 5,5	165 / 132	845
4x 70 + 1x 25 RM	0,443 / 1,200	10,7 / 4,0	205 / 107	1105
4x 70 + 2x 25 RM	0,443 / 1,200	10,7 / 4,0	205 / 107	1217
4x 70 + 1x 35 RM	0,443 / 0,868	10,7 / 5,5	205 / 132	1150
4x 70 + 2x 35 RM	0,443 / 0,868	10,7 / 5,5	205 / 132	1289
4x 95 + 1x 25 RM	0,320 / 1,200	13,7 / 4,0	240 / 107	1438
4x 95 + 1x 35 RM	0,320 / 0,868	13,7 / 5,5	240 / 132	1467
4x 95 + 2x 25 RM	0,320 / 1,200	13,7 / 4,0	240 / 107	1544

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