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High-Quality Tree Wire 15-35 kV

  • Tree wire serves as a self-supporting covered conductor, substituting the traditional bare conductor in overhead primary distribution systems.
  • Its purpose is to mitigate outages, particularly in regions prone to incidental contact with tree branches.
  • Additionally, tree wire plays a crucial role in wildfire prevention by minimizing sparks caused by primary conductors striking each other or coming into contact with tree limbs.
  • It offers a cost-effective alternative to more expensive options like aerial bundled or underground cables for addressing issues in existing bare conductor circuits.
  • While routine maintenance such as tree trimming remains necessary, tree wire can contribute to reducing overall maintenance expenses.

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What are the advantages of tree wire?

  • This type of cable assembly can be used in overhead primary and secondary power distribution systems to prevent faults due to falling trees or where space is limited.
  • The cables feature a sunlight-resistant, track-resistant three-layer covering that protects against short circuits due to weather, wildlife, or foliage contact.
  • This design is key to mitigating forest fires, which have devastating effects on the environment and wildlife.
  • The covering serves as a safeguard against faults resulting from contact. A proprietary, high-density outer layer is designed to withstand abrasion, resist electrical tracking, and endure UV degradation effectively.

What is the application of tree wire?

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Tree wire cables are typically used in low- and medium-voltage applications, such as residential areas with minimal environmental interference.

ACSR Concentric Round Conductors

Size Code Word Strands (Al/Steel) Conductor Diameter (in) Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft)
15kV
1/0 AWG Raven 6/1 0.728 284
2/0 AWG Quail 6/1 0.777 336
3/0 AWG Pigeon 6/1 0.832 400
4/0 AWG Penguin 6/1 0.893 478
266.8 kemil Waxwing 18/1 0.939 480
336.4 kemil Merlin 18/1 1.014 576
397.5 kemil Chickadee 18/1 1.073 660
477.0 kemil Pelican 18/1 1.154 775
25kV
1/0 AWG Raven 6/1 0.928 391
2/0 AWG Quail 6/1 0.977 450
3/0 AWG Pigeon 6/1 1.032 521
4/0 AWG Penguin 6/1 1.093 607
266.8 kemil Wax wing 18/1 1.139 615
336.4 kemil Merlin 18/1 1.214 720
397.5 kemil Chickadee 18/1 1.273 812
477.0 kemil Pelican 18/1 1.354 938
35kV
1/0 AWG Raven 6/1 1.028 454
2/0 AWG Quail 6/1 1.077 516
3/0 AWG Pigeon 6/1 1.132 591
4/0 AWG Penguin 6/1 1.193 681
266.8 kemil Wax wing 18/1 1.239 691
336.4 kemil Merlin 18/1 1.314 802
397.5 kemil Chickadee 18/1 1.373 897
477.0 kemil Pelican 18/1 1.454 1,028

Aluminum Alloy Concentric Round Conductors

Size Code Word Conductor Diameter (in) Cable Weight (lbs/1000 ft) Size
15kV
1/0 AWG Azusa 0.728 255 1/0 AWG
2/0 AWG Anaheim 0.777 299 2/0 AWG
3/0 AWG Amherst 0.832 353 3/0 AWG
4/0 AWG Alliance 0.893 419 4/0 AWG
25kV
1/0 AWG Azusa 0.928 362 1/0 AWG
2/0 AWG Anaheim 0.977 413 2/0 AWG
3/0 AWG Amherst 1.032 474 3/0 AWG
4/0 AWG Alliance 1.093 548 4/0 AWG
35kV
1/0 AWG Azusa 1.028 424 1/0 AWG
2/0 AWG Anaheim 1.077 478 2/0 AWG
3/0 AWG Amherst 1.132 543 3/0 AWG
4/0 AWG Alliance 1.193 621 4/0 AWG
Wax wing 1.239 691 Wax wing
Merlin 1.314 802 Merlin
Chickadee 1.373 897 Chickadee
Pelican 1.454 1,028 Pelican

Where to get high-quality tree wire?

  • Huadong provides tree wire designed for systems from 15kV through 35kV. Conductors are supported on crossarms or standoff brackets. Span lengths are limited by the conductor breaking strength and the amount of sag that is permissible.
  • If you need this type of cable, please contact us. Our technical and sales team will provide you with the most suitable solution and the most competitive price.
  • As an industry-leading cable manufacturer, we export overhead cables to North America, Africa, and the Middle East, which are favored by our customers, and we look forward to working with you!

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