AAC Conductor The ultimate guide

Chapter 1: Introduction

The human race has made his life simpler by inventing complicated things, wires being one of them. Electricity is hard to acquire, which needs to be distributed efficiently to respected places without the fear of loss.

To safely distribute electricity, proper wiring with a high rate of conductivity needs to be selected.

Chapter 2: What are the properties of a conductor?

The type of conductor to be used depends upon the working environment. But a conductor’s primary properties are as follows;

It should be capable of conducting a maximum amount of electricity; input should be more or less equal to the output generated.
It should have minimum electrical losses
It should have the ability to withstand pressure, high tensile strength
It should be budget-friendly
It should have the ability to be shaped easily.

Chapter 3: What is AAC?

Breaking the term A-A-C, it means All Aluminum Conductor. Hence the wires consist of purity of about 99.7% aluminum.

All Aluminum conductors consist of several strands of Aluminum in places with a lesser span; hence, it is for best use in rural or suburban areas.

Since it covers an area of a lesser span, it is best to use for distribution.

Chapter 4: Why use Aluminum?

The following are the properties of Aluminum, which makes it a leading conductor, the best to choose.

1.     Corrosion
Term corrosion means the deterioration of the surface of a metal when exposed to air and water, rusting. Corrosion can be life-threatening and reduce the span of workability of a material.
Aluminum has a self-protecting property; that is, when it is under exposure to unfavorable conditions, it forms an armor of aluminum oxide, which in return prevents corrosion.
2.     Conductivity
Conductivity is the material’s ability to conduct electricity- current from one point to another without any hindrance or resistance to supply power.
Aluminum has a high rate of conductivity; hence, Aluminum is a favorable material in the work of conduction.
Conductivity is 62% than that of copper. But having a weight one-third of copper can conduct twice as much as copper.
3.     Weight
It is the sufficient metal found on earth. Its awe-able property is its density; it is light, easy to carry and transport. It has a weight two-third lesser than that of copper.
The selection of material plays an essential role in transportation, application, and fuel consumption.
It has an atomic mass unit of 63.546, whereas Aluminium has an atomic mass unit of 26.981539, one-third than that of copper.
4.     Tensile
Tensile means the capability of a material to resist any outside force. The last point of breakage or deformity.
Aluminum has a unique property, that is its strength is inversely proportional to the cold temperature; power increases with the decrease in temperature.
It is a suitable choice for cold climatic conditions.
Aluminum has a tensile strength of 90 MPa, which can reach to about 690 MPa
5.     Ductile
Ductile is the ability to be drawn to any shape, withstanding the pressure. Aluminum is highly malleable and can be brought into sheets, wires, and geometrical shapes as desired.
Cost-effective
Aluminum is cheaper than any other material due to its abundance in availability in the earth’s crust.
Cost depends upon the availability and extraction of the material. In the early 19th century Aluminium was the most expensive element, even valuable than gold.
The new extraction and refining techniques, Aluminium, became cheaper than copper.
It is easy to recycle, hence eco-friendly.

Chapter 5: Are any standards followed?

for electrical purposes: 1350-H19, meaning extra hard, round wire
The standard for concrete laying on Aluminum 1350.
National Electrical Code
ASTM B-230 & B-23
ASTM International; a worldly recognized standard to deliver quality products.

Chapter 6: How it is constructed?

Aluminum 1350, as a material for the making of wires, is selected. It is then twisted helically around a central axis.

Each layer has six wires. The number increases as the layer increases.

Each layer is a reverse twist of its successive layer.

Chapter 7: Are there any types of it?

The types of ACC conductors vary in the number of strands, resistance value to the capacity of an ampere to pass through it. According to your needs, our company has designed the following types;

1.     Peachbell

Number of wire/ strands: 7
Weight: 25 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 563 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.805

DC (20 °C) = 0.658

Ampacity: 103
Diameter: 0.184 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 6

2.     Rose

Number of wire/ strands: 7
Weight: 39 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 881 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.506

DC (20 °C) = 0.414

Ampacity: 138
Diameter: 0.232 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 4

3.     Iris

Number of wire/ strands: 7
Weight: 62 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 1350 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.318

DC (20 °C) = 0.260

Ampacity: 185
Diameter: 0.292 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 2

4.     Pansy

Number of wire/ strands: 7
Weight: 78 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 1640 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.252

DC (20 °C) = 0.207

Ampacity: 214
Diameter: 0.328 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 1

5.     Poppy

Number of wire/ strands: 7
Weight: 99 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 1990 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.200

DC (20 °C) = 0.164

Ampacity: 247
Diameter: 0.368 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 1/10

7.     Aster

Number of wire/ strands: 7
Weight: 125 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 2510 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.159

DC (20 °C) = 0.130

Ampacity: 286
Diameter: 0.414 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 2/10

8.     Phlox

Number of wire/ strands: 7
Weight: 157 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 3040 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.126

DC (20 °C) = 0.103

Ampacity: 331
Diameter: 0.464 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 3/10

9.     Oxlip

Number of wire/ strands: 7
Weight: 198 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 3830 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0999

DC (20 °C) = 0.0817

Ampacity: 383
Diameter: 0.522 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG:4/10

10. Sneezewort

Number of wire/ strands: 7
Weight: 234 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 4520 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0846

DC (20 °C) = 0.0691

Ampacity: 425
Diameter: 0.567 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 250

11. Valerian

Number of wire/ strands: 19
Weight: 234 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 4660 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0846

DC (20 °C) = 0.0691

Ampacity: 426
Diameter: 0.574 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 250

12. Daisy

Number of wire/ strands: 7
Weight: 250 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 4830 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0793

DC (20 °C) = 0.0648

Ampacity: 443
Diameter: 0.586 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 266.8

13. Laurel

Number of wire/ strands: 19
Weight: 250 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 4970 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0793

DC (20 °C) = 0.0648

Ampacity: 444
Diameter: 0.592 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 266.8

14. Peony

Number of wire/ strands: 19
Weight: 281 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 5480 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0706

DC (20 °C) = 0.0576

Ampacity: 478
Diameter: 0.628 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 300

15. Tulip

Number of wire/ strands: 19
Weight: 315 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 6150 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0630

DC (20 °C) = 0.0514

Ampacity: 513
Diameter: 0.665 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 336.4

16. Daffodil

Number of wire/ strands: 19
Weight: 328 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 6390 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0605

DC (20 °C) = 0.0494

Ampacity: 526
Diameter: 0.679 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 350

17. Canna

Number of wire/ strands: 19
Weight: 373 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 7110 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0534

DC (20 °C) = 0.0435

Ampacity: 570
Diameter: 0.723 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 397.5

18. Golden tuft

Number of wire/ strands: 19
Weight: 422 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 7890 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0472

DC (20 °C) = 0.0384

Ampacity: 616
Diameter: 0.769 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 450

19. Cosmos

Number of wire/ strands: 19
Weight: 447 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 8360 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0445

DC (20 °C) = 0.0362

Ampacity: 639
Diameter: 0.792 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 47

20. Syringa

Number of wire/ strands: 37
Weight: 447 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 8690 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0445

DC (20 °C) = 0.0362

Ampacity: 639
Diameter: 0.795 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 477

21. Zinnia

Number of wire/ strands: 19
Weight: 469 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 8760 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0425

DC (20 °C) = 0.0346

Ampacity: 658
Diameter: 0.811 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 500

22. Hyacinth

Number of wire/ strands: 37
Weight: 469 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 9110 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0425

DC (20 °C) = 0.0346

Ampacity: 658
Diameter: 0.814 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 500

23. Dahlia

Number of wire/ strands: 19
Weight: 522 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 9750 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0382

DC (20 °C) = 0.0311

Ampacity: 703
Diameter: 0.856 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 556.5

24. Mistletoe

Number of wire/ strands: 37
Weight: 522 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 9940 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0382

DC (20 °C) = 0.0311

Ampacity: 704
Diameter: 0.858 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 556.5

25. Meadowsweet

Number of wire/ strands: 37
Weight: 562 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 10700 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0355

DC (20 °C) = 0.0228

Ampacity: 738
Diameter: 0.891 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 600

26. Orchid

Number of wire/ strands: 37
Weight: 596 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 11400 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0335

DC (20 °C) = 0.0272

Ampacity: 765
Diameter: 0.918 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 636

27. Heuchera

Number of wire/ strands: 37
Weight: 609 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 11600 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0328

DC (20 °C) = 0.0266

Ampacity: 775
Diameter: 0.928 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 650

28. Verbena

Number of wire/ strands: 37
Weight: 656 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 12500 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0305

DC (20 °C) = 0.0247

Ampacity: 812
Diameter: 0.963 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 700

29. Flag

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 656 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 12900 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0305

DC (20 °C) = 0.0247

Ampacity: 812
Diameter: 0.964 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 700

30. Violet

Number of wire/ strands: 37
Weight: 671 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 12800 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0299

DC (20 °C) = 0.0242

Ampacity: 823
Diameter: 0.973 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 715.5

31. Nasturtium

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 671 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 13100 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0299

DC (20 °C) = 0.0242

Ampacity: 823
Diameter: 0.975 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 715.5

32. Petunia

Number of wire/ strands: 37
Weight: 703 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 13100 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0286

DC (20 °C) = 0.0230

Ampacity: 847
Diameter: 0.997 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 750

33. Cattail

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 703 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 13500 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0286

DC (20 °C) = 0.0230

Ampacity: 847
Diameter: 0.998 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 750

34. Arbutus

Number of wire/ strands: 37
Weight: 745 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 13900 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0270

DC (20 °C) = 0.0217

Ampacity: 878
Diameter: 1.026 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 795

35. Lilac

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 745 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 14300 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0270

DC (20 °C) = 0.0217

Ampacity: 879
Diameter: 1.027 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 796

36. Cockscomb

Number of wire/ strands: 37
Weight: 844 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 15400 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0239

DC (20 °C) = 0.0192

Ampacity: 948
Diameter: 1.092 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 900

37. Snapdragon

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 844 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 15900 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0239

DC (20 °C) = 0.0192

Ampacity: 948
Diameter: 1.093 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 900

38. Magnolia

Number of wire/ strands: 37
Weight: 894 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 16400 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0226

DC (20 °C) = 0.0181

Ampacity: 982
Diameter: 1.124 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 954

39. Goldenrod

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 894 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 16900 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0226

DC (20 °C) = 0.0181

Ampacity: 983
Diameter: 1.125 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 954

40. Hawkweed

Number of wire/ strands: 37
Weight: 937 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 17200 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0216

DC (20 °C) = 0.0173

Ampacity: 1010
Diameter: 1.151 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 1000

41. Camellia

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 937 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 17700 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0216

DC (20 °C) = 0.0713

Ampacity: 1011
Diameter: 1.152 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 1000

42. Bluebell

Number of wire/ strands: 37
Weight: 969 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 17700 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0210

DC (20 °C) = 0.0167

Ampacity: 1031
Diameter: 1.17 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 1033.5

43. Larkspur

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 969 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 18300 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0210

DC (20 °C) = 0.0167

Ampacity: 1032
Diameter: 1.171 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 1033.5

44. Marigold

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 1043 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 19700 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0195

DC (20 °C) = 0.0155

Ampacity: 1079
Diameter: 1.216 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 1113

45. Hawthorn

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 1118 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 21100 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0183

DC (20 °C) = 0.0145

Ampacity: 1124
Diameter: 1.258 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 1192.5

46. Narcissus

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 1192 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 22000 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0173

DC (20 °C) = 0.0136

Ampacity: 1169
Diameter: 1.3 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 1272

47. Columbine

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 1267 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 23400 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0163

DC (20 °C) = 0.0128

Ampacity: 1212
Diameter: 1.34 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 1351.5

48. Carnation

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 1341 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 24300 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0155

DC (20 °C) = 0.0121

Ampacity: 1253
Diameter: 1.378 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 1431

49. Gladiolus

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 1416 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 25600 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0147

DC (20 °C) = 0.0144

Ampacity: 1294
Diameter: 1.416 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 1510.5

50. Coreopsis

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 1490 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 27000 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0141

DC (20 °C) = 0.0109

Ampacity: 1333
Diameter: 1.453 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 1590

51. Jessamine

Number of wire/ strands: 61
Weight: 1640 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 29700 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0129

DC (20 °C) = 0.00988

Ampacity: 1408
Diameter: 1.524 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 1750

52. Cowslip

Number of wire/ strands: 91
Weight: 1875 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 34200 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0115

DC (20 °C) = 0.00864

Ampacity: 1518
Diameter: 1.631 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 2000

53. Sagebrush

Number of wire/ strands: 91
Weight: 2130 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 37500 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.0105

DC (20 °C) = 0.00776

Ampacity: 1612
Diameter: 1.73 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 2250

54. Lupine

Number of wire/ strands: 91
Weight: 2366 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 41900 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.00969

DC (20 °C) = 0.00698

Ampacity: 1706
Diameter: 1.9623 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 2500

55.  Bitterroot

Number of wire/ strands: 91
Weight: 2603 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 46100 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.00900

DC (20 °C) = 0.00635

Ampacity: 1793
Diameter: 2.1589 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 2750

56. Trillium

Number of wire/ strands: 127
Weight: 2839 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 50300 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.00834

DC (20 °C) = 0.00582

Ampacity: 1874
Diameter: 2.3564 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 3000

57. Bluebonnet

Number of wire/ strands: 127
Weight: 3345 pounds per 1000 feet.
Strength: 58700 pounds
Resistance/ 1000 feet: AC (75 °C) = 0.00756

DC (20 °C) = 0.00499

Ampacity: 2024
Diameter: 2.7486 ins.
Size in American wire gauge- AWG: 3500

Chapter 8: Where are AAC Conductors used?

Following are the uses of AAC conductors;

It is for the use of overhead transmission because of its lightweight, easy portability.
It is for the use of primary and secondary distribution.
The aluminum property of corrosion makes it perfect to use in coastal areas or waterfront.
The Aluminum, unique property of tensile strength, makes it fit to use in cold regions.

Chapter 9: Why choose our company?

We specialize in making standardize wires, having a variety, or range to choose from.

Costumers satisfaction is our utmost priority, make sure to know your requirements and area of function to order the suitable AAC conductor, having no complaints.