Covered Aerial MV Systems Products

Covered Conductors
- 15kV-25kV-35kV Multi-Layer Tree Wire
  - ASTM B230
  - ASTM B231
  - ASTM B232
  - ASTM B398
  - ASTM B399
  - ASTM B400
- 15kV-25kV-35kV-46kV Multi-layer Covered Aerial MV Cable
  - ASTM B230
  - ASTM B231
  - ASTM B400
- 5kV Covered Aerial MV Cable - Tree Wire
  - B-230 Aluminum, 1350-H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes.
  - B-231 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors.
  - B-232 Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Aluminum Conductors, Coated Steel Reinforced (ACSR).
  - B-498 Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Core Wire for Aluminum Conductors, Steel Reinforced (ACSR).
  - B-399 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded, Aluminum Alloy 6201-T81 Conductors.
- Messenger
  - High Strength to Weight
  - Equivalent Conductivity to Bare Aluminum
  - Protects covered conductors from physical damage
  - Superior corrosion resistance
Polymer Insulators
- 15kV Polymer Insulator
  - Dielectrically compatible with Southwire polyethylene covered conductors or other polyethylene covered conductors
  - Insulator is molded from grey track resistant polyethylene compound
  - UV resistant
  - Lightweight and shatter resistant
- 15kV Polymer Vise-Top Insulator
  - Dielectrically compatible with Southwire polyethylene covered conductors or other polyethylene covered conductors
  - Insulator is molded from grey track resistant polyethylene compound
  - UV resistant
  - Lightweight and shatter resistant
  - Special clamp with torque colibrated holding bolts
  - Available for both covered and bare conductors
- 35kV Polymer Insulator
  - Dielectrically compatible with Southwire polyethylene covered conductors or other polyethylene covered conductors
  - Insulator is molded from a track resistant polyethylene compound
  - UV resistant
  - Lightweight and shatter resistant
- 35kV Polymer Vise-Top Insulator
  - Dielectrically compatible with Southwire polyethylene covered conductors or other polyethylene covered conductors
  - Insulator is molded from grey track resistant polyethylene compound
  - UV resistant
  - Lightweight and shatter resistant
  - Special clamp with torque calibrated holding bolts
  - Can be easily used in hot stick applications
  - Nylon inserts for covered conductors
  - Metallic inserts for bare conductors
- Tie Wire
  - Compatible with Southwire polyethylene covered conductors or other polyethylene covered conductors
  - Compatible with Southwire's and other manufacturers' SCS accessories
  - UV resistant
  - Flexible and easy to install
  - Track resistant
- Torque Bolt
  - Special reduced cross section that is calibrated to provide the optimum clamping force for this cable with break-off eye
  - UV resistant
  - Lightweight and shatter resistant
- Vise-Top Stringing Tool
  - Stringing Tool molded from a polyurethane compound
  - Lightweight and shatter resistant
  - Designed to be operated either by hot stick or by hand
  - Designed for low friction by hot stick or by hand
  - Designed for low friction with both pulling rope and covered conductors.
  - Easy to install and remove
Spacers
- 15kV RatchetLock Spacer
  - Dielectrically compatible with Southwire polyethylene covered conductors or other polyethylene covered conductors
  - RatchetLock Spacer is molded from grey track-resistant high-density polyethylene compound
  - UV resistant
  - Lightweight and shatter resistant
  - Does not require seperate ring ties
- 15kV Single Phase Spacer
  - Dielectrically compatible with Southwire polyethylene covered conductors or other polyethylene covered conductors
  - 15kV Single Phase Spacer is molded from grey track-resistant polyethylene compound
  - UV resistant
  - Lightweight and shatter resistant
- 15kV Spacer
  - Dielectrically compatible with Southwire polyethylene covered conductors or other polyethylene covered conductors
  - 15kV Spacer is molded from grey high-density track resistant polyethylene compound
  - UV resistant
  - Lightweight and shatter resistant
  - Can be used on any 5kV - 15kV Covered Aerial MV system
- 15kV Three Phase Vertical Spacer
  - Dielectrically compatible with Southwire polyethylene covered conductors or other polyethylene covered conductors
  - 15kV 3-Phase Vertical Spacer is molded from grey track-resistant high-density polyethylene compound
  - UV resistant
  - Lightweight and shatter resistant
- 35kV Spacer
  - Dielectrically compatible with Southwire polyethylene covered conductors or other polyethylene covered conductors
  - 35kV Spacer is molded from grey high-density track-resistant polyethylene compound
  - UV resistant
  - Lightweight and shatter resistant
- 46kV RatchetLock Spacer
  - Dielectrically compatible with Southwire polyethylene covered conductors or other polyethylene covered conductors
  - RatchetLock Spacer is molded from a track-resistant high-density polyethylene compound
  - UV resistant
  - Lightweight and shatter resistant
  - Does not require seperate ring ties
- Ring Ties
  - Compatible with Southwire polyethylene covered conductors or other polyethylene covered conductors
  - Ring Ties are molded from a long life track resistant silicone compound
  - UV resistant
Brackets
- "C" Bracket
  - Manufactured from high-strength structural steel
  - Corrosion resistant
  - Maintains proper Covered Aerial MV cable orientation
  - Drilled for use on standard utility poles
- "E" Bracket
  - Manufactured from high-strength structural steel
  - Corrosion resistant
  - Maintains proper Covered Aerial MV cable orientation
  - Drilled for use on standard utility poles
- Anti-sway Bracket
  - Designs that allow flexibility in attachment to the pole
  - Compatible and interchangeable with other manufacturers accessories
  - Lightweight and shatter resistant
  - UV resistant
- Dead-end Bracket
  - Manufactured from high strength structural steel
  - Corrosion resistant
  - Allows for compact configuration for dead-ending
  - Drilled for use on standard utility poles
  - Uses Standard "C" Bracket and Angle Cross Arm increasing part interchangeability
- Double Insulator Plate
  - Manufactured by casting from ductile iron
  - Corrosion resistant
  - Drilled for 10" insulator spacing
- Messenger Angle Clamps
  - Excellent corrosion resistance
  - Designed to hold up to 14,000 pounds
  - For line angles of up yo 60 degrees
- Messenger Clamp
  - Corrosion resistant
  - Designed to allow roll-by installation of Covered Aerial MV cables
  - Will support a wide range of messenger sizes
- Tangent "L" Bracket
  - Ductile iron construction for higher strength
  - Low profile design without loss of strength
  - Corrosion resistant
- Tangent "L" Bracket Stirrup
  - Corrosion resistant
  - Optimally shaped to provide high strength and to maintain optimum cable configuration
  - Enable conductor support at structure and use of anti-sway bracket
  - Attachment hardware provided
- Transformer Tap Bracket
  - manufactured from-strength structural stell channel
  - Excellent corrosion resistance
  - Provides increased Covered Aerial MV cable spacing to facilitate operations
- U-Bolt
  - Excellent corrosion resistance
  - 1 1/2" hole spacing
  - 4 1/2" total length
  - Includes mounting nuts and washers
- Vertical Tap Bracket
  - Manufactured from high-strength structural steel
  - Corrosion resistant
  - Drilled for use on standard utility poles
  - Allows for tap circuit connections with adequate room for connections in minimal space
Hardware
- Clevises
  - Excellent corrosion resistance
- Coated Conductor Dead-ends
  - Longitudinal hold strength for spacer cable applications
  - Uniform radial pressure exerted on the conductor cover
  - Designed for specific conductor diameters
  - Color coded for ease of selection in field
  - Coating is compatible with covered conductors
- Insulator Pins
  - Manufactured from cold rolled steel
  - Corrosion resistant
  - Compatible and interchangeable with Pin Insulators from all manufacturers
- Messenger Dead-ends
  - Longitudinal Holding Strength equal to messenger UTS
  - Uniform radial pressure exerted on the messenger
  - Designed for specific messenger sizes
  - Color coded for ease of selection in field
- Messenger Splices
  - Longitudinal holding strength equal to messenger
  - Uniform radial pressure exerted on the messenger
  - Designed for specific messenger sizes
  - Color coded for ease of selection in field
- Pole Extensions - 30"
  - Manufactured from high-strength structural steel
  - Corrosion resistant
  - Drilled for use on standard utility poles
  - Used to provide additional pole height to allow for the installation of additional Covered Aerial MV cable circuit to the pole line
- Pole Extensions - >30"
  - Manufactured from high-strength structural steel
  - Superior corrosion resistance
  - Pre-drilled for use on standard utility poles
  - Used to provide additional pole height to allow for the installation of Covered Aerial MV circuits to existing pole lines
  - The high-strength variations are available where double circuit or higher circuit loadings need to be acommodated. Two straight structural steel channel sections are used (not shown)
- Protective Guards
  - UV and track-resistant
  - Lightweight and shatter resistant
  - Incorporates tie hole for securing to messenger
  - Designed for specific messenger sizes
  - Can be cut to lenth in the field
  - Available in black or grey
Installation Tooling
- Stripping Tool
  - Ease of use
  - Allow for both stripping at the end and mid-span
  - Designed for specific size, diameter and thickness of cables
- Roll-by Block
  - Swivel between messenger rollers and conductor rollers for better alignment during stringing
  - Non-slip cleat for easy attachment to the tag line
  - Individually guarded rollers to protect covered conductors
  - Available from Southwire with deposit
- Messenger Trolley and Tag Line
  - Designed for use with Roll-by Block to travel on messenger with pull rope
  - Counterweighted to prevent jumping off of messenger
- Stringing Tools
  - Trains cable for ease of installation
- Splice Cover Kits
  - No torch required
  - Easily installed without any special tools
  - Maintains mechanical and electrical integrity of the cable
  - Compression splices not included

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