Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced ACSR Bs 215 Ferret

Construction
The mixed construction of ACSR makes it a very flexible medium from a design point of view. By
Varying the relative proportions of aluminum and steel the ideal conductor for any particular application can
Be produced. Generally, ACSR consists of a galvanized steel core of 1 wire, 7 wires or 19 wires surrounded
By concentric layers of aluminum wire. When a conductor with a high current carrying capacity and
Comparatively low strength is required, special constructions are available with a high aluminum content.
Protection against Corrosion
A coating of non – oxidizing grease is normally applied to the steel cores of all conductors, in addition to
The protection offered by the galvanizing of the steel wires. One or more layers of the aluminum wires can, if
Required, be supplied partially or fully greased.