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Overhead Conductors

Overhead Aluminium Conductors

AAC, ACSR and AAAC

  • Aluminium conductors have achieved wide acceptance all over the world for use in overhead transmission and distribution lines.
  • Generally a steel core is used with the aluminium to give the conductor mechanical strength.
  • This arrangement is termed Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced or ACSR.
  • Conductors comprised entirely of aluminium are known as All Aluminium Conductors or AAC.
  • These conductors are extensively used for busbars in outdoor substations where spans are short.
  • All Aluminium Alloy Conductors or AAAC consist of an alloying of aluminium to give a tensile strength in excess of that of AAC, allowing longer spans.
  • These conductors are recommended for coastal areas where severe corrosion is a problem.

About Aberdare

Aberdare Cables was established in 1946 and is a leading South African leading cable manufacturer. Aberdare Cables has 3 manufacturing sites in South Africa, with Customer Service Centres in each province and in Maputo.

The company employs 1500 people and currently holds a Level 1 BBBEE status, with a make-up of 55% Black ownership and 30% Black Women Owned.

In 2016, Aberdare Cables was acquired by a Chinese cable manufacturer, Hengtong. The Hengtong group operates in 120 countries, has 9 overseas manufacturing bases and owns 5 brands, including Aberdare.

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