Description:
The Bard 8-8 is a Duplex Aluminum URD cable it has two conductors. One of the conductors is a neutral wire and the other a phase conductor. The neutral wire has yellow stripping for easy identification. The duplex cable can withstand temperatures as high as 90°C. When used as a direct burial underground, it transmits current 70 amps and only 55 amps when used in ducts. The cable is used for secondary underground electric power distribution.
Applications:
8-8 Duplex Aluminum wire is designed for secondary underground power transmissions, It can easily reduce the high levels of current in a transformer to up to 600 volts which is safe for use in residential homes. It can be used in temperatures of up to 75°C for the standard polyethylene insulation but for extreme environments the cross-linked polyethylene is used since it can withstand high temperatures of 90°C. It can be used as direct burial cable thanks to the tough materials used in its construction.
Insulation:
The insulation is made of cross-linked polyethylene.
Features:
• Lead free insulation
• Maximum temperature rating of 90°C
• Resistant to high temperatures and corrosion
• Tough insulation
• Two aluminum phase conductors
• Moisture and chemical resistant
Standards:
• ASTM B-230
• ASTM B-231
• ASTM B-609
• ASTM B-901
• ICEA S-105-692
• Federal Specification J-C – 30B
• RUS ACCEPTED
Technical Specifications: | |
Phase Conductor Size AWG: | 8 |
Phase Conductor Stranding: | 7 |
Phase Conductor Insulation Thickness: | 60 mls |
Base Neutral Messenger Size AWG: | 8 |
Base Neutral Strand: | 7 |
Diameter Single Phase Conductor (Mils): | 262 |
Diameter Complete Cable (O.D.) (Mils): | 524 |
Weight Per 1000ft Total (Lbs.): | 64 |
Allowable Ampacity 90C (Amps): | 70 |
Allowable Ampacity in Ducts (Amps): | 55 |