All Aluminum Conductor
AAC Cable
Lightweight bare conductor for urban distribution networks
AAC (All Aluminum Conductor) is a stranded conductor made entirely of hard-drawn 1350-H19 aluminum wires. With higher conductivity than ACSR and lighter weight, AAC is ideal for short-span urban distribution and coastal areas where corrosion resistance from aluminum is preferred over steel.
Key features
- Higher conductivity vs. ACSR (61% IACS minimum)
- Lower weight, easier installation
- Better corrosion resistance — preferred for coastal regions
- Standard codes: Poppy, Aster, Phlox, Oxlip, Daisy, Tulip, Canna, Cosmos, Syringa
Typical applications
- Urban distribution networks (≤ 35 kV)
- Coastal / marine environments (corrosion-prone)
- Short-span overhead lines
- Bus bars in substations
Common AAC Sizes (per IEC 61089)
Custom sizes available on request — send us your project specification.
| Code Name | Cross Section (mm²) | Stranding | Overall Diameter (mm) | Approx. Weight (kg/km) | DC Resistance @20°C (Ω/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peachbell | 13.30 | 7 | 4.65 | 36.6 | 2.1480 |
| Iris | 21.10 | 7 | 5.85 | 58.0 | 1.3540 |
| Rose | 33.60 | 7 | 7.50 | 92.5 | 0.8489 |
| Aster | 50.10 | 7 | 9.00 | 138 | 0.5707 |
| Poppy | 70.40 | 7 | 11.55 | 194 | 0.4068 |
| Tulip | 171.10 | 19 | 16.92 | 470 | 0.1672 |
| Canna | 338.20 | 37 | 23.93 | 933 | 0.0857 |
| Cosmos | 506.10 | 61 | 29.20 | 1394 | 0.0577 |
AAC Metric Sizes — Stranding, Weight and Overall Diameter
Source: Huanghe Cables official product data, huanghecables.com/aac-bare-conductor.html — values as published
IEC 60228 stranded class 2. The last four rows are alternative stranding options for 50 mm² and 70 mm² — same cross-section, different strand count and wire diameter, so weight and overall diameter differ. Confirm which stranding your specification calls for.
| Conductor Size (mm²) | Stranding (mm) | Number of Strands | Weight (kg/km) | Overall Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1.04 | 7 | 58 | 3.00 |
| 10 | 1.35 | 7 | 96 | 4.20 |
| 16 | 1.70 | 7 | 154 | 5.10 |
| 25 | 2.14 | 7 | 240 | 5.90 |
| 35 | 2.52 | 7 | 336 | 7.80 |
| 50 | 1.78 | 19 | 480 | 8.80 |
| 70 | 2.14 | 19 | 672 | 9.80 |
| 95 | 2.52 | 19 | 912 | 12.50 |
| 120 | 2.03 | 37 | 1152 | 12.80 |
| 150 | 2.25 | 37 | 1440 | 14.40 |
| 185 | 2.52 | 37 | 1776 | 16.10 |
| 240 | 2.25 | 61 | 2304 | 19.80 |
| 300 | 2.52 | 61 | 2800 | 20.60 |
| 400 | 2.85 | 61 | 3750 | 26.40 |
| 50 | 3.0 | 7 | 445 | 9.20 |
| 50 | 1.80 | 19 | 405 | 9.20 |
| 70 | 3.55 | 7 | 621 | 10.65 |
| 70 | 2.1 | 19 | 640 | 10.65 |
AAC ASTM Codeword Range — 6 AWG to 3500 kcmil
Source: Huanghe Cables official product data, huanghecables.com/aac-bare-conductor.html — values as published
ASTM B231 imperial sizing, quoted by flower codeword. OD in mils (1 mil = 0.0254 mm), weight in lbs per 1000 ft. Values are reproduced exactly as published — the PETUNIA weight reads 7.3 in the source table, which is inconsistent with its neighbours; ask us to confirm that one figure before you quote on it.
| Codeword | Size (AWG or kcmil) | No. of Strands | Nom. OD (mils) | Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000 ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEACHBELL | 6 AWG | 7 | 183 | 25 |
| ROSS | 4 AWG | 7 | 231 | 39 |
| IRIS | 2 AWG | 7 | 292 | 62 |
| POPPY | 1/0 AWG | 7 | 368 | 99 |
| ASTER | 2/0 AWG | 7 | 413 | 125 |
| PHLOX | 3/0 AWG | 7 | 464 | 157 |
| OXLIP | 4/0 AWG | 7 | 521 | 198 |
| VALERIAN | 250 kcmil | 19 | 573 | 234 |
| DAISY | 266.8 kcmil | 7 | 585 | 250 |
| TULIP | 336.4 kcmil | 19 | 665 | 316 |
| DAFFODIL | 350 kcmil | 19 | 678 | 328 |
| CANNA | 397.5 kcmil | 19 | 723 | 373 |
| COSMOS | 477 kcmil | 19 | 792 | 447 |
| HYACINTH | 500 kcmil | 37 | 813 | 468 |
| DAHLIA | 556.5 kcmil | 19 | 855 | 523 |
| MEADOWSWEET | 600 kcmil | 37 | 891 | 562 |
| ORCHID | 636 kcmil | 37 | 917 | 596 |
| VIOLET | 715.5 kcmil | 37 | 973 | 671 |
| PETUNIA | 750 kcmil | 37 | 996 | 7.3 |
| ARBUTUS | 795 kcmil | 37 | 1026 | 745 |
| COCKSCOMB | 900 kcmil | 37 | 1092 | 844 |
| MAGNOLIA | 954 kcmil | 37 | 1124 | 894 |
| BLUEBELL | 1033.5 kcmil | 37 | 1169 | 971 |
| MARIGOLD | 1113 kcmil | 61 | 1215 | 1044 |
| HAWTHORN | 1192.5 kcmil | 61 | 1258 | 1117 |
| NARCISSUS | 1272 kcmil | 61 | 1299 | 1192 |
| COLUMBINE | 1351 kcmil | 61 | 1339 | 1266 |
| CARNATION | 1431 kcmil | 61 | 1378 | 1342 |
| COREOPSIS | 1590 kcmil | 61 | 1452 | 1489 |
| JESSAMINE | 1750 kcmil | 61 | 1524 | 1641 |
| COWSLIP | 2000 kcmil | 91 | 1630 | 1873 |
| SAGEBRUSH | 2250 kcmil | 91 | 1729 | 2128 |
| PIGWEED | 2300 kcmil | 61 | 1747 | 2177 |
| LUPINE | 2500 kcmil | 91 | 1822 | 2365 |
| TRILLIUM | 3000 kcmil | 127 | 1998 | 2840 |
| BLUEBONNET | 3500 kcmil | 127 | 2158 | 3344 |
| BRITISH ANT | 52.79 mm² | 7 | 366 | 98 |
Need a size or codeword not listed above?
We manufacture AAC to IEC 61089, ASTM B231, BS 215 Part 1, DIN 48201 and GB/T 1179, from 6 mm² to 800 mm² metric and 6 AWG to 3500 kcmil imperial. Send us the cross-section or codeword, the standard your project specifies, the drum length and the destination port and we will return a stamped data sheet with stranding, weight, rated strength and per-km pricing.
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Frequently asked questions about AAC
Q.When should I choose AAC over ACSR?
Choose AAC for urban distribution under 35 kV, short spans, or coastal/marine environments where corrosion is a concern. AAC has higher conductivity and is lighter, but ACSR is required for long high-voltage spans.
Q.What aluminum grade do you use?
Hard-drawn 1350-H19 aluminum, 99.5% purity, with conductivity ≥ 61% IACS. Raw material is sourced from certified domestic suppliers with mill test certificates.
Q.Can you produce AAC to BS 215 Part 1?
Yes. We manufacture to BS 215 Part 1, IEC 61089, ASTM B231, DIN 48201, and GB/T 1179. State your project specification when ordering.
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