Polyethylene Covered Line Wire

Overhead Distribution Cables

STANDARDS

National :  CSA C68.9; ICEA S-70-547

Application

Single Conductor Polyethylene-Covered Line Wire is rated for a 75°C normal conductor temperature, and is  intended for use in overhead distribution circuits operating at primary or secondary voltages.

The covering provides circuit protection against momentary contact with other conductors or trees. Because the covering carries no voltage rating, the conductors must be installed on insulators adequate

for the intended service voltage. The user should consider the dielectric compatibility of the covering, insulator and conductor/insulator tie.

Conductor Construction

Conductors are available in the following constructions:

Covering Material

The covering material is either black linear low-density polyethylene or black medium-density  polyethylene to ANSI/ICEA S-70-547 and CSA C68.9.  Alternatively, a covering of black low-density 

crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) with a 90°C temperature rating is available upon request.

Markings

The covering will bear the following surface markings:

Characteristics