
Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced (ACSR)

ACSR (Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced) is a bare overhead conductor with aluminum strands for conductivity and a galvanized steel core for tensile strength. Ideal for power transmission and distribution lines requiring reliable performance over long spans.
Technical Specifications
| Conductor Type | Bare Overhead Stranded Conductor |
| Construction | Concentric-Lay Stranded |
| Conductor Material | Aluminum + Galvanized Steel Core |
| Steel Core | Galvanized Steel Strands |
| Nominal Cross-Sectional Area | According to Model |
| Stranding Configuration | According to Specification |
| Overall Diameter | According to Model |
| Typical application | Overhead distribution, 110kV sub-transmission |
| Rated Tensile Strength | According to Specification |
| DC Resistance at 20°C | According to Specification |
Compliance Standards
- ✓IEC 61089
- ✓ASTM B232
- ✓EN 50182, as specified
Overview
Aluminum Conductor Steel-Reinforced (ACSR) is a bare stranded conductor designed for overhead power transmission and distribution lines. It consists of a galvanized steel core surrounded by layers of aluminum strands. The aluminum provides electrical conductivity, while the steel core delivers tensile strength and mechanical support for longer spans. ACSR offers a practical balance of conductivity, strength, and installation efficiency. Typical applications include overhead transmission lines, distribution networks, utility infrastructure, rural electrification, and substation connections. Available configurations vary in conductor size, strand arrangement, aluminum-to-steel ratio, diameter, electrical resistance, and tensile strength. Selection should consider current capacity, span length, wind and ice loading, environmental conditions, and applicable standards. Contact Hongce Cable for product specifications and model selection.
Key Features
High Tensile Strength
Steel core reinforcement provides high tensile strength, helping the conductor withstand mechanical loads in overhead power lines.
Excellent Electrical Conductivity
Stranded aluminum layers provide efficient electrical conductivity, making ACSR suitable for overhead power transmission and distribution networks.
Designed for Long Spans
The combination of aluminum conductivity and steel reinforcement supports overhead line designs requiring greater span lengths and mechanical stability.
Reliable Stranded Construction
Concentric stranding combines aluminum wires and a steel core into a robust conductor designed for demanding overhead installation conditions.
Multiple Sizes and Configurations
Available conductor sizes and strand configurations can be selected according to project requirements, electrical capacity, and mechanical loading conditions.
Applications

Power Transmission
ACSR conductors provide reliable power transmission with high tensile strength for long-distance overhead lines.

Power Distribution
Suitable for overhead distribution networks supplying electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

Substation Connections
Designed for overhead electrical connections in substations and power infrastructure projects.

Rural Electrification
Ideal for rural and remote-area electrification projects requiring durable overhead conductors and suitable span performance.
