Description:
Triplex wire is mainly used for underground secondary distribution applications. It has three phase conductors which are laid parallel to each other. Two of the phase conductors are live wires while the other one is neutral wire which is used main the power balance in the URD cable. The neutral wire has a yellow stripe which is used for identification of the cable. These conductors can transmit large amounts of power going up to 600 volts.
Applications:
Triplex Aluminum Underground wire specifically designed for underground distribution systems. However in extreme environmental conditions, the cross-linked polyethylene is used since it can withstand temperatures of up to 90°C.
Ampacity:
Triplex wire Ampacity chart was tabulated on below specification table.
Conductors:
They are made of aluminum alloy which are compressed in 1350-H19. Only 99.5% of the conductor is made of aluminum the rest is made of zinc, copper and silicon. This is to strengthen the conductors.
Insulation:
The insulation is made of standard cross-linked polyethylene.
Features:
• Can resist high temperatures of up to 90°C
• Corrosion resistant conductors
• Heat and moisture resistant insulation
• Lead free triplex wire
• 600 volt URD cable
Standards:
• ASTM B-901
• ICEA S-105-692
• Federal Specification J-C-30B
• RUS Accepted
Code Word | Phase Conductor | Allowable Ampacity | Action | ||
Size (AWG) | Stranding | Direct Burial | In Ducts | ||
Erskine | 6 | 7 | 95 | 70 | Add to Cart |
Vassar | 4 | 7 | 125 | 90 | Add to Cart |
Stephens | 2 | 7 | 165 | 120 | Add to Cart |
Ramapo | 2 | 7 | 165 | 120 | Add to Cart |
Brenau | 1/0 | 9 | 215 | 160 | Add to Cart |
Bergen | 1/0 | 9 | 215 | 160 | Add to Cart |
Converse | 2/0 | 11 | 245 | 180 | Add to Cart |
Hunter | 2/0 | 11 | 245 | 180 | Add to Cart |
Hollins | 3/0 | 17 | 280 | 205 | Add to Cart |
Rockland | 3/0 | 17 | 280 | 205 | Request a Quote |
Sweetbriar | 4/0 | 18 | 315 | 240 | Add to Cart |
Monmouth | 4/0 | 18 | 315 | 240 | Add to Cart |
Pratt | 250 | 26 | 345 | 265 | Add to Cart |
Wesleyan | 350 | 37 | 415 | 320 | Add to Cart |
Holyoke | 500 | 37 | 495 | 395 | Request a Quote |
Rider | 500 | 37 | 495 | 395 | Add to Cart |
Fairfield | 750 | 61 | 550 | 450 | Add to Cart |