HS285® Ultra-High Strength ACSS Conductor
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Part numbers in this family (32) ↓Available sizes & constructions
| Codeword | Size (AWG or kcmil)(mm2) | No. of Strands | Nom. OD (mils)(mm) | Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000')(kgs/km) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORIOLEORIOLE | 336.4 KCMIL336.4 KCMIL | 3030 | 74118.83 | 526783 | 60442925 |
| IBISIBIS | 397.5 KCMIL397.5 KCMIL | 2626 | 78319.89 | 546813 | 60395026 |
| LARKLARK | 397.5 KCMIL397.5 KCMIL | 3030 | 80520.46 | 622925 | 62422701 |
| HENHEN | 477 KCMIL477 KCMIL | 3030 | 88222.42 | 7461111 | 66068301 |
| DOVEDOVE | 556.5 KCMIL556.5 KCMIL | 2626 | 92623.54 | 7651139 | 60086025 |
| GOLDFINCHGOLDFINCH | 636 KCMIL636 KCMIL | 2222 | 96324.47 | 7651138 | 62554716 |
| DRAKEDRAKE | 795 KCMIL795 KCMIL | 2626 | 110728.13 | 10931627 | 61605627 |
| MALLARDMALLARD | 795 KCMIL795 KCMIL | 3030 | 113928.95 | 12341836 | 62654415 |
| CANVASBACKCANVASBACK | 954 KCMIL954 KCMIL | 3030 | 124831.70 | 14802203 | 60776525 |
| CURLEWCURLEW | 1033.5 KCMIL1033.5 KCMIL | 5454 | 124431.62 | 13291978 | 61957326 |
| PHEASANTPHEASANT | 1272 KCMIL1272 KCMIL | 5454 | 138135.09 | 16342431 | 66188601 |
| MARTINMARTIN | 1351.5 KCMIL1351.5 KCMIL | 5454 | 142336.16 | 17352582 | 61957415 |
Part numbers in this family (32)
By size:
| Southwire # | Description | Construction | Packaging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336.4 kcmil (1) | ||||
| 60442925 | 336.4-30/7 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% ORIOLE 10499 FT | 336.4 KCMIL 0C 30S | 10499 FT REEL | |
| 397.5 kcmil (2) | ||||
| 60395026 | 397.5-26/7 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% IBIS 11370 LB | 397.5 KCMIL 0C 26S | 11370 LB REEL | |
| 62422701 | 397.5-30/7 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% LARK 8202 FT | 397.5 KCMIL 0C 30S | 8202 FT REEL | |
| 477 kcmil (2) | ||||
| 66068301 | 477-30/7 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% HEN 10000 FT | 477 KCMIL 0C 30S | 10000 FT REEL | |
| 66068302 | 477-30/7 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% HEN 5000 FT | 477 KCMIL 0C 30S | 5000 FT REEL | |
| 556.5 kcmil (2) | ||||
| 60086025 | 556.5-26/7 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% DOVE 6100 LB | 556.5 KCMIL 0C 26S | 6100 LB REEL | |
| 60086026 | 556.5-26/7 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% DOVE 6600 LB | 556.5 KCMIL 0C 26S | 6600 LB REEL | |
| 636 kcmil (1) | ||||
| 62554716 | 636-22/7 ACSS/MA3 (HS)/63% GOLDFINCH 11483 FT | 636 KCMIL 0C 22S | 11483 FT REEL | |
| 795 kcmil (4) | ||||
| 61605627 | 795-26/7 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% DRAKE 11378 LB | 795 KCMIL 0C 26S | 11378 LB REEL | |
| 61626003 | 795-26/7 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% DRAKE 16404 FT | 795 KCMIL 0C 26S | 16404 FT REEL | |
| 61626002 | 795-26/7 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% DRAKE 8530 FT | 795 KCMIL 0C 26S | 8530 FT REEL | |
| 62654415 | 795-30/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MALLARD 5300 FT | 795 KCMIL 0C 30S | 5300 FT REEL | |
| 954 kcmil (1) | ||||
| 60776525 | 954-30/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% CANVASBACK 13500 FT | 954 KCMIL 0C 30S | 13500 FT REEL | |
| 1033.5 kcmil (2) | ||||
| 61957326 | 1033.5-54/7 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% CURLEW 11793 LB | 1033.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 11793 LB REEL | |
| 61957327 | 1033.5-54/7 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% CURLEW 19146 LB | 1033.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 19146 LB REEL | |
| 1272 kcmil (1) | ||||
| 66188601 | 1272-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% PHEASANT 7750 FT | 1272 KCMIL 0C 54S | 7750 FT REEL | |
| 1351.5 kcmil (16) | ||||
| 61957430 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 10075 LB | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 10075 LB REEL | |
| 61957419 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 10100 FT | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 10100 FT REEL | |
| 61957418 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 10300 FT | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 10300 FT REEL | |
| 61957421 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 11000 FT | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 11000 FT REEL | |
| 61957426 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 11722 LB | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 11722 LB REEL | |
| 61957417 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 11900 FT | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 11900 FT REEL | |
| 61957431 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 13880 LB | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 13880 LB REEL | |
| 61957433 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 14747 LB | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 14747 LB REEL | |
| 61957432 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 15615 LB | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 15615 LB REEL | |
| 61957427 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 19018 LB | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 19018 LB REEL | |
| 61957425 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 6320 LB | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 6320 LB REEL | |
| 61957422 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 7500 FT | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 7500 FT REEL | |
| 61957423 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 8000 FT | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 8000 FT REEL | |
| 61957416 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 8900 FT | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 8900 FT REEL | |
| 61957420 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 9000 FT | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 9000 FT REEL | |
| 61957415 | 1351.5-54/19 ACSS/MA5 (HS285)/63% MARTIN 9900 FT | 1351.5 KCMIL 0C 54S | 9900 FT REEL | |
Application & features
HS285 is the most popular high temperature low sag (HTLS) conductor in use today because of its versatility and strength. The multipurpose conductor is up to 21 percent stronger than standard ACSS, reducing sag while allowing for additional line capacity. Developed at Southwire’s D.B. Cofer Technology Center, HS285 has been proven in the field for capacity up to 95 percent higher than ACSR, lowering reconductoring costs. HS285 can be strung tighter to operate with more clearance at higher temperatures. It also allows for easy installation using existing rights of way, structures and methods.
Standards & references
- B500 Metallic Coated Stranded Steel Core for Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors.
- B609 Aluminum 1350 Round Wire, Annealed and Intermediate Tempers, for Electrical Purposes.
- B802 Zinc-5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for Aluminum Conductors, Steel Reinforced (ACSR).
- B803 High-Strength Zinc-5% Aluminum Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors.
- B856 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated Steel Supported (ACSS).
- B958 Extra-High-Strength and Ultra-High-Strength Class A Zinc-5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors.
Documents
📎 Overhead Conductor Manual📎 Advantages of ACSS and ACSS/HS285 Conductors White Paper📎 Galvanized vs. Mischmetal Coating📎 Batch Annealing vs. Bobbin Annealing📎 Fatigue Test of 0.135" Diameter HS285 Steel Wire📎 Charpy Impact and Stress Corrosion Tests📎 CenterPointe Energy Project Profile📎 Western Area Power Administration Project Profile📎 N1/Otra Project Profile📎 Self-Damping Tests for Various Drake Conductors📎 ACSS & ACSS/TW Installation Guide📎 Mischmetal Alloy-Coated (MA) Steel Core Sales Sheet