Compact Conductor

[1793]

I have not looked at the coverings as closely as I probably should and I don't have a large stock on my truck. I would like to know how Conductors are make, stating it's "Compact".

Thanks in advance for continuing help.

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[jim dungar]

Re: Compact Conductor

Compact conductors are made of "non-round" wires.
These wires are trapezodial wich allows them to fit very close together with minimal air space between the wires.

This construction is very common (actually probably the norm) for aluminum. Although feasible, I have never seen any compact copper.

Here is a website from Alcan: http://www.cable.alcan.com/AlcanCableLiveSiteAttachments/EN/Products/U.S/Bare%20Conductor/Data%20Sheets/ACSRTW.pdf

 

[rbalex]

Re: Compact Conductor

Such identification is not a general requirement in Section 310.11; however, the UL Standards for most listed conductors where compact construction is available state:

Cable employing compact-stranded copper conductors is so identified directly following the conductor size, wherever it appears (surface, tag, carton or reel), by "compact copper." The abbreviations "CMPCT" and "CU" may be used for compact and copper, respectively.

Edit Add: Where appropriate, a similar statement is included for Aluminum (or "AL")

[ September 12, 2005, 11:38 AM: Message edited by: rbalex ]

 

[1793]

Re: Compact Conductor

Thanks to all. As always it's a pleasure to do business with you.

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