Aluminum Service Drop Cable (Overhead)
What is a service drop? Service Drop Cable Definition: In electric power distribution, a service drop is an overhead electrical line running from a utility pole, to a customer’s building or other premises. It is the point where electric utilities provide power to their customers. A Service drop cable is one that is used for energy transmission from the pole to your building and typically come in a variety of sizes in either two, three, or four conductors. Service Drop Cable is also referred to as: overhead service drop cable, Aluminum Service Drop Cable, and Secondary Service Drop Conductor.
1X Technologies Service Drop Cable is Manufactured and tested in accordance with applicable ANSI / ICEA, UL and CSA standards. Additionally, our complete line of Aluminum Service Drop cables are available in numerous conductor design and cable assembly options to meet your Utility & Power Company’s specific low-voltage secondary distribution project requirements. Furthermore, We provide you with quality service drop cable products at a fair price, ensuring a totally reliable service for your commercial and residential customers.
Specifically, we aim to deliver quality service drop cable sending power from secondary power line or pole-mounted transformers to your customers’ service entrances. Above all, choose our 1XTech® overhead 600 V service drop cables are available in many sizes and in constructions of duplex, triplex and quadruplex neutral-supported service drop cables. These overhead aluminum service drop cables also come in Reverse Twist Secondary (RTS) and Parallel Lashed Aerial Cable (PLAC) designs to facilitate easier phase conductor separation for mid-span taps.
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Service Drop Conductors – Duplex, Triplex, Quadruplex
DUPLEX SERVICE DROP CABLE:
Overhead Aluminum Duplex service drop cable uses: To supply 120 volts aerial service for temporary service at construction sites, outdoor or street lighting.
Aluminum overhead service drop cable For service at 600 volts or lower at conductor temperatures not to exceed 75°C for polyethylene insulated conductors or 90°C for crosslinked polyethylene (XLP) insulated conductors.
TRIPLEX SERVICE DROP CABLE:
Overhead Aluminum Triplex service drop cable uses: To supply power from the utility’s lines to the consumer’s weather-head.
Triplex overhead service drop cable is for overhead service drop service at 600 volts or less (phase to phase) at a conductor temperature of 75°C maximum for polyethylene insulation or 90°C maximum for cross-linked polyethylene (XLP) insulated conductors.
QUADRUPLEX SERVICE DROP CABLE:
Overhead Aluminum Quadruplex service drop cable uses: Quad / Quadplex / Quadruplex overhead service drop cable is used to supply 3 phase power, usually from a pole mounted transformer to the user’s service head where connection to the service entrance cable is made.
overhead Aluminum service drop cable to be used at voltages of 600 volts or less phase to phase and at conductor temperatures not to exceed 75°C for polyethylene insulated conductors or 90°C for cross-linked polyethylene (XLP) insulated conductors.
Duplex Service Drop Cable Specification Data
Duplex Service Drop Product Description
One concentric-lay-stranded all aluminum conductor covered with HMW polyethylene or cross-linked polyethylene twisted together with one bare either AAC, ACSR, or AAAC concentric lay stranded neutral.
Application
Used in the overhead distribution of power from pole to building weatherhead.
Specification Data
| ASTM B-230 | Aluminum 1350-H19 wire for electrical purposes |
| ASTM B-231 | Concentric-lay-stranded aluminum 1350 conductors |
| ASTM B-232 | Concentric-lay-strande aluminum conductors, coated-steel reinforced (ACSR) |
| ASTM D-1248 | Polyethylene plastics molding and extrusion materials |
| ASTM C-8.35 | Specifications for weather-resistant polyethylene-covered wire and cable |
| ICEA S-61-402 | |
| NEMA PUB NO. WC 5 | Standards publication thermoplastic insulated wire and cable for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy |
Duplex Service drop cable size chart
AAC Service Drop Duplex
| Code Word | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Weight Per 1000 ft. (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacities+ | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (AWG) | Stranding | Covering Thickness (mils.) | Size (AWG) | Stranding | Rated Strength (lbs.) | POLY | XLP | POLY | XLP | |
| Pekingese | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 563 | 61 | 62 | 70 | 85 |
| Collie | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 563 | 64 | 66 | 70 | 85 |
| Dachshund | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 881 | 92 | 94 | 90 | 115 |
| Spaniel | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 881 | 96 | 99 | 90 | 115 |
| Doberman | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 1350 | 147 | 149 | 120 | 150 |
| Malemute | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 7 | 1990 | 234 | 237 | 160 | 205 |
ACSR Service Drop Duplex
| Code Word | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Weight Per 1000 ft. (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacities+ | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (AWG) | Stranding | Covering Thickness (mils.) | Size (AWG) | Stranding | Rated Strength (lbs.) | POLY | XLP | POLY | XLP | |
| Setter | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 6/1 | 1190 | 63 | 64 | 70 | 85 |
| Shepherd | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 6/1 | 1190 | 75 | 77 | 70 | 85 |
| Eskimo | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 6/1 | 1860 | 110 | 112 | 90 | 115 |
| Terrier | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 6/1 | 1860 | 115 | 117 | 90 | 115 |
| Chow | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 6/1 | 2850 | 176 | 178 | 120 | 150 |
| Bull | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 6/1 | 4380 | 280 | 282 | 160 | 205 |
AAAC 6201 Alloy Service Drop Duplex
| Code Word | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Weight Per 1000 ft. (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacities+ | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (AWG) | Stranding | Covering Thickness (mils.) | ACSR Equivalent (AWG) | Stranding | Rated Strength (lbs.) | POLY | XLP | POLY | XLP | |
| Chihuahua | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 1110 | 63 | 64 | 70 | 85 |
| Vizsla | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 1110 | 66 | 67 | 70 | 85 |
| Harrier | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 1760 | 99 | 100 | 90 | 115 |
| Whippet | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 1760 | 101 | 102 | 90 | 115 |
| Schnauzer | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 2800 | 157 | 159 | 120 | 150 |
| Heeler | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 7 | 4460 | 250 | 252 | 160 | 205 |
+Conductor temperature of 90°C for XLP, 75°C for Poly; ambient temperature of 40°C; emissivity 0.9; 2 ft./sec. wind in sun.
Triplex Service Drop Cable Specification Data
Aluminum Triplex Overhead Service Drop Product Description
Two stranded all aluminum conductors covered with HMW polyethylene or XLP twisted around a bare stranded aluminum conductor.
Application
Used in the overhead transmission of power from pole to building weatherhead.
Specification Data
| ASTM B-230 | Aluminum 1350-H19 for electrical purposes |
| ASTM B-231 | Concentric-lay-stranded aluminum 1350 conductors |
| ASTM B-232 | Concentric-lay-stranded aluminum conductors, coated-steel reinforced (ACSR) |
| ASTM D-1248 | Polyethylene plastics molding and extrusion materials |
| ANSI C-8.35 | Specifications for weather-resistant polyethylene-covered wire and cable |
| ICEA S-61-10-2 | |
| NEMA PUB NO. WC 5 | Standards publication thermoplastic insulated wire and cable for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy |
Triplex Service drop cable size chart
Triplex AAC Neutral-Messenger
| Code Name | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Weight Per 1000 ft. (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacities+ | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (AWG) | Stranding | Covering Thickness (mils.) | Size (AWG) | Stranding | Rated Strength (lbs.) | POLY | XLP | POLY | XLP | |
| Patella | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 563 | 103 | 103 | 70 | 85 |
| Oyster | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 881 | 156 | 160 | 90 | 115 |
| Clam | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 1350 | 232 | 238 | 120 | 150 |
| Murex | 1/0 | 7 | 60 | 1/0 | 7 | 1990 | 373 | 383 | 160 | 205 |
| Purpura | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 7 | 1990 | 370 | 380 | 160 | 205 |
| Nassa | 2/0 | 7 | 60 | 2/0 | 7 | 2510 | 461 | 472 | 185 | 235 |
| Trophon | 2/0 | 19 | 60 | 2/0 | 7 | 2510 | 456 | 467 | 185 | 235 |
| Melita | 3/0 | 19 | 60 | 3/0 | 19 | 3310 | 562 | 562 | 215 | 275 |
| Portunus | 4/0 | 19 | 60 | 4/0 | 19 | 4020 | 696 | 696 | 245 | 315 |
| Nannynose | 336.4 | 19 | 80 | 336.4 | 19 | 6146 | 1118 | 1118 | 325 | 420 |
Triplex ACSR Neutral-Messenger
| Code Name | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Weight Per 1000 ft. (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacities+ | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (AWG) | Stranding | Covering Thickness (mils.) | Size (AWG) | Stranding | Rated Strength (lbs.) | POLY | XLP | POLY | XLP | |
| Paludina | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 6/1 | 1190 | 109 | 110 | 70 | 85 |
| Voluta | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 6/1 | 1190 | 116 | 118 | 70 | 85 |
| Scallop | 4 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 6/1 | 1190 | 143 | 146 | 90 | 115 |
| Whelk | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 6/1 | 1860 | 165 | 169 | 90 | 115 |
| Strombus | 4 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 6/1 | 1190 | 156 | 160 | 90 | 115 |
| Periwinkle | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 6/1 | 1860 | 172 | 176 | 90 | 115 |
| Cockle | 2 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 6/1 | 1860 | 227 | 233 | 120 | 150 |
| Conch | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 6/1 | 2850 | 261 | 267 | 120 | 150 |
| Janthina | 1/0 | 7 | 60 | 2 | 6/1 | 2853 | 365 | 376 | 160 | 205 |
| Neritina | 1/0 | 7 | 60 | 1/0 | 6/1 | 4380 | 419 | 430 | 160 | 205 |
| Ranella | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 2 | 6/1 | 2853 | 362 | 372 | 160 | 205 |
| Cenia | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 6/1 | 4380 | 416 | 428 | 160 | 205 |
| Cavolinia | 2/0 | 7 | 60 | 1 | 6/1 | 3550 | 451 | 462 | 185 | 235 |
| Runcina | 2/0 | 7 | 60 | 2/0 | 6/1 | 5310 | 519 | 530 | 185 | 235 |
| Clio | 2/0 | 19 | 60 | 1 | 6/1 | 3550 | 437 | 444 | 185 | 235 |
| Triton | 2/0 | 19 | 60 | 2/0 | 6/1 | 5310 | 514 | 526 | 185 | 235 |
| Aega | 3/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 6/1 | 4380 | 549 | 559 | 215 | 275 |
| Mursia | 3/0 | 19 | 60 | 3/0 | 6/1 | 6620 | 626 | 633 | 215 | 275 |
| Cerapus | 4/0 | 19 | 60 | 2/0 | 6/1 | 5310 | 670 | 678 | 245 | 315 |
| Zuzara | 4/0 | 19 | 60 | 4/0 | 6/1 | 8350 | 777 | 785 | 245 | 315 |
| Limpet | 336.4 | 19 | 80 | 336.4 | 18/1 | 8680 | 1147 | 1161 | 325 | 420 |
Triplex 6201 Alloy Neutral-Messenger
| Code Name | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Weight Per 1000 ft. (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacities+ | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (AWG) | Stranding | Covering Thickness (mils.) | ACSR Equivalent (AWG) | Stranding | Rated Strength (lbs.) | POLY | XLP | POLY | XLP | |
| Minex | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 1110 | 101 | 102 | 70 | 85 |
| Hippa | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 1110 | 105 | 107 | 70 | 85 |
| Artemia | 4 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 1110 | 132 | 134 | 90 | 115 |
| Prawn | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 1760 | 152 | 154 | 90 | 115 |
| Crab | 4 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 1110 | 141 | 144 | 90 | 115 |
| Barnacle | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 1760 | 157 | 160 | 90 | 115 |
| Solaster | 2 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 1760 | 212 | 216 | 120 | 150 |
| Shrimp | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 2800 | 238 | 243 | 120 | 150 |
| Sandcrab | 1/0 | 7 | 60 | 2 | 7 | 2800 | 341 | 348 | 160 | 205 |
| Gammarus | 1/0 | 7 | 60 | 1/0 | 7 | 4460 | 384 | 390 | 160 | 205 |
| Echinus | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 2 | 7 | 2800 | 336 | 342 | 160 | 205 |
| Leda | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 7 | 4460 | 378 | 384 | 160 | 205 |
| Dungenese | 2/0 | 7 | 60 | 2/0 | 7 | 5390 | 474 | 481 | 185 | 235 |
| Cyclops | 2/0 | 19 | 60 | 2/0 | 7 | 5390 | 467 | 473 | 185 | 235 |
| Fulgar | 3/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 7 | 4460 | 518 | 525 | 215 | 275 |
| Flustra | 3/0 | 19 | 60 | 3/0 | 7 | 6790 | 588 | 596 | 215 | 275 |
| Arca | 4/0 | 19 | 60 | 2/0 | 7 | 5390 | 632 | 640 | 245 | 315 |
| Lepas | 4/0 | 19 | 60 | 4/0 | 7 | 8560 | 716 | 725 | 245 | 315 |
+Conductor temperature of 90°C for XLP, 75°C for Poly; ambient temperature of 40°C; emissivity 0.9; 2 ft./sec. wind in sun.
Quadruplex Service Drop Cable Specification Data
Overhead Aluminum Quadruplex Service Drop Product Description
Three stranded all aluminum conductors covered with HMW or cross-linked (XLP) polyethylene twisted around a bare ACSR conductor.
Application
Used in the overhead transmission of power from pole to building weatherhead.
Specification Data
| ASTM B-230 | Aluminum 1350-H19 wire for electrical purposes |
| ASTM B-231 | Concentric-lay-stranded aluminum 1350 conductors |
| ASTM B-232 | Concentric-lay-stranded aluminum conductors, coated-steel reinforced (ACSR) |
| ASTM D-1248 | Polyethylene plastics molding and extrusion materials |
| ANSI C-8.35 | Specifications for weather-resistant polyethylene-covered wire and cable |
| ICEA S-61-402 | |
| NEMA PUB NO. WC 5 | Standards publication thermoplastic insulated wire and cable for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy |
Quadruplex Service drop cable size chart
Quadruplex AAC Neutral-Messenger
| Code Name | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Weight Per 1000 ft. (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacities+ | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (AWG) | Stranding | Covering Thickness (mils.) | Size (AWG) | Stranding | Rated Strength (lbs.) | POLY | XLP | POLY | XLP | |
| Clydesdale | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 881 | 198 | 199 | 80 | 100 |
| Pinto | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 881 | 211 | 218 | 80 | 100 |
| Mustang | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 1350 | 312 | 318 | 105 | 135 |
| Criollo | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 7 | 1990 | 505 | 520 | 140 | 180 |
| Percheron | 2/0 | 19 | 60 | 2/0 | 7 | 2510 | 622 | 639 | 160 | 205 |
| Hanovarian | 3/0 | 19 | 60 | 3/0 | 19 | 3310 | 750 | 761 | 185 | 235 |
| Oldenburg | 4/0 | 19 | 60 | 4/0 | 19 | 4020 | 928 | 941 | 210 | 275 |
Quadruplex ACSR Neutral-Messenger
| Code Name | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Weight Per 1000 ft. (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacities+ | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (AWG) | Stranding | Covering Thickness (mils.) | Size (AWG) | Stranding | Rated Strength (lbs.) | POLY | XLP | POLY | XLP | |
| Morochuca | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 6/1 | 1190 | 145 | 147 | 60 | 75 |
| Chola | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 6/1 | 1190 | 153 | 158 | 60 | 75 |
| Morgan | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 6/1 | 1860 | 217 | 219 | 80 | 100 |
| Hackney | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 6/1 | 1860 | 229 | 236 | 80 | 100 |
| Palomino | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 6/1 | 2850 | 346 | 355 | 105 | 135 |
| Standardbred | 1/0 | 7 | 60 | 1/0 | 6/1 | 4380 | 557 | 573 | — | — |
| Costena | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 6/1 | 4380 | 551 | 566 | 140 | 180 |
| Grullo | 2/0 | 19 | 60 | 2/0 | 6/1 | 5310 | 680 | 697 | 160 | 205 |
| Suffolk | 3/0 | 19 | 60 | 3/0 | 6/1 | 6620 | 824 | 835 | 185 | 235 |
| Appaloosa | 4/0 | 19 | 60 | 4/0 | 6/1 | 8350 | 1042 | 1063 | 210 | 275 |
Quadruplex 6201 Alloy Neutral Messenger
| Code Name | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Weight Per 1000 ft. (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacities+ | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size (AWG) | Stranding | Covering Thickness (mils.) | ACSR Equivalent (AWG) | Stranding | Rated Strength (lbs.) | POLY | XLP | POLY | XLP | |
| Bay | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 1110 | 137 | 137 | 60 | 75 |
| French Coach | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 110 | 146 | 146 | 60 | 75 |
| German Coach | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 1760 | 205 | 205 | 80 | 100 |
| Arabian | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 1760 | 217 | 217 | 80 | 100 |
| Belgian | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 2800 | 328 | 328 | 105 | 135 |
| Shetland | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 7 | 4460 | 519 | 519 | 140 | 180 |
| Thoroughbred | 2/0 | 19 | 60 | 2/0 | 7 | 5390 | 639 | 639 | 160 | 205 |
| Trotter | 3/0 | 19 | 60 | 3/0 | 7 | 6790 | 789 | 789 | 185 | 235 |
| Walking | 4/0 | 19 | 60 | 4/0 | 7 | 8560 | 977 | 977 | 210 | 275 |
+Conductor temperature of 90°C for XLP, 75°C for Poly; ambient temperature of 40°C; emissivity 0.9; 2 ft./sec. wind in sun.
Service Drop Cable Manufacturers Supplier [Utility Type Cables Supplier]
1X Technologies Cable Company is a professional aluminum utility type cable manufacturers supplier in Buffalo, Wyoming USA, serving our customers around the world.
Our Utility product line also includes: AAC, AAAC, ACSR, ACAR, Galvanized Steel Wire, Aluminium Clad Steel Wire, PVC wire, PVC/XLPE power cable, Aerial Bundled Cable, rubber cable, control cable, Medium Voltage Power Cable 2kV – 46kV, High Voltage Power Cable 69kV – 550 kV, and finally, our submarine power cable for transmission of power and data on the ocean floor.
Overhead Service Drop Cable Customization
1X Technologies has always been the go to supplier for custom cable and customized wires for demanding electrical applications. Furthermore, we have the capability and technology required to fully customize your Service Drop Cable in any way, shape, or form you may require.
We can make bigger sizes, longer lengths, or special colors for your cables sheath / jacket. We can armor your service drop cable, or we can double jacket the cable for further durability.
Aluminum Overhead Service Drop Cable PDF Spec