Utility

 

Home Industries Utility

Complete Solutions From the Ground Up

A resilient and reliable power grid is essential to how we live, work, and play. At Southwire, we offer the innovation, expertise, and responsiveness bringing industry leading ideas and sustainable solutions to our customers.
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SYSTEM HARDENING


Consistent power delivery requirements are higher than ever before, and Southwire is dedicated to providing products, services, and solutions aimed to improve system reliability and resiliency.

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Product Innovations


Since 1950, Southwire’s research and development has brought new innovations for both transmission and distribution applications. From the grid of yesterday to the grid of tomorrow.

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Energy Line Card


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Underground Transmission Line Card


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Utility Product Specs

Southwire's innovative product information.

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Freight Policy

Stay current with our freight policy.


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MySouthwire.com

Introducing the new definition of "on the go" ordering.

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Calculators

To help you work most efficiently, we've created a number of calculating tools to aid in your wire and cable installations.

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Tools of the Trade

 

Southwire provides a number of tools and resources to help you with your transmission and distribution projects.

SAG10® Software

Southwire’s Sag10® Software is widely recognized as the industry standard for overhead conductor sag-tension calculations. To purchase your copy, click here.


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SWRate Pro

SWRate Pro software is electrical rating software that calculates resistance, reactance, and thermal ratings in accordance with current standards.



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Overhead Conductor Manual

We wrote the book on overhead conductors...literally. This 3rd edition reference book provides technical data and resources that transmission and distribution engineers use to design overhead lines.

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Proof Positive® Copper Tracking Site

Southwire's Proof Positive® Copper tracking site helps you keep track of your copper, even if it has been stolen.

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Installation Guides

 

Southwire has a variety of guides to help you with your utility cable installation.

ACSS & ACSS/TW Installation Guide

This guide provides recommendations on procedures and equipment used during ACSS and ACSS/TW installations.

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VR2® Conductor Installation Guide

This guide provides recommendations on procedures and equipment used during VR2 conductor installation.

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Bare Overhead Conductors Installation Guide

This guide provides recommendations on procedures and equipment used during bare overhead installations.

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ACSR and ACSR/TW Installation Guide

This guide provides recommendations on procedures and equipment used during ACSR and ACSR/TW installations.

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SIMpull® Cable-In-Conduit Installation Guide

This guides provides recommendations on procedures and equipment used during cable-in-conduit installations.

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C7® Overhead Conductors Installation Guide

This guide provides recommendations for the installation and use of C7® Overhead Conductor.

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Contact us at energy@southwire.com.

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Southwire CableTechSupport™

Southwire’s CableTechSupport™ Services team, comprised of engineers with expertise in power, electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, polymer science, industrial, and nuclear engineering, has the depth of skill and the ability to respond with innovative solutions for your most complex and mission-critical wire and cable challenges. 

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Storm Activation Team

The Southwire Storm Activation Team is a team that works tirelessly year-round with utilities and partners to track and anticipate the impact of extreme weather events. Knowing we are always a few weeks away from our next big challenge, Southwire has the scale and reach to help across the entire country before, during, and after major storm events.

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High Voltage Installation Team

Southwire’s High Voltage Installation Team is a highly skilled and factory-certified team of installation technicians available to help you with cable pulling, splicing, terminating, sheath bonding, and grounding. We’re with you every step of the way with responsive service, unmatched engineering support, and onsite project management – a commitment that has resulted in zero cable failures with over seven-million feet of HV cable installed. 

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