Southwire and 3M Join Forces on 3M ACCR
3M ACCR is a high-capacity conductor that can carry twice the current of conventional steel-core conductors of the same diameter without the need to rebuild or replace towers. Its low sag, high strength-to-weight ratio and durability result from its core, which is composed of aluminumm oxide (alumina) fibers embedded in high-purity aluminum. The conductor can withstand high temperatures without adverse chemical reactions or any appreciable loss in strength and has the durability typically associated with standard aluminum conductors. Southwire is the North American Manufacturer of 3M ACCR
You need to get the power to your customers on time, on budget and with as little risk to the system as possible. Yet increasing population density, environmental concerns and lack of available land make your job more challenging than ever. 3M ACCR gives you the reliable thermal upgrade capacity you need, even in some of today's most challenging applications.
3M ACCR is an advanced transmission conductor designed to replace ACSR or ACSS on existing structures, giving you up to two to three times the capacity, without the risks of a major construction project. You can help get your line in service faster by reducing construction outages, simplifying permitting and reducing overall project schedules. You can also increase budget certainty, reduce contingencies and minimize new environmental impacts on existing rights of way.
