Covered Cable manufactured according to ABNT NBR 11873 is a low-voltage overhead distribution solution widely used in Brazil and Latin American markets. Designed to improve safety over bare conductors, it features a non-insulated aluminum conductor covered with a UV-resistant thermoplastic or thermoset layer, providing protection against accidental contact and reducing the risk of electrical faults.

Unlike fully insulated Aerial Bundled Cable (ABC), covered cable retains electrical conductivity to ground, allowing fault detection and protection systems to function normally, while still offering a basic safety barrier against vegetation, animals, and unintentional human contact.

The cable is lightweight, flexible, and easy to install on poles using conventional accessories. It is suitable for urban, rural, and forested environments, especially where cost, simplicity, and increased safety are important. It also supports network expansion and modernization with minimal infrastructure investment.

Compliant with ABNT NBR 11873, this cable ensures mechanical strength, weather resistance, and long service life under tropical conditions. It is an ideal solution for utilities seeking a practical balance between bare conductor systems and fully insulated ABC in overhead low-voltage networks.