AERO-Z • no steel
Conductor made of Z-shaped aluminium alloy wires, without a steel core
AAACZ is a new-generation conductor with Z-shaped wires in the outer layers, made entirely of 6201 aluminium alloy, without a steel core (unlike AACSRZ). It is used for overhead power lines where the additional strength of a steel core is not required but all the advantages of the Z-shaped design are needed: lower losses, less sag, resistance to vibration and ice load. Designation breakdown: AAAC – All-Aluminium-Alloy Conductor (conductor made entirely of Al alloy), Z – Z-shaped wires.
AAACZ sizes without a steel core. Values are indicative; exact values are given in the specification for a specific project.
| Conductor | Area, mm² | Diameter, mm | Weight, kg/km | Strength, N | DC resistance, Ω/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAACZ 330 | 330 | 21.5 | 910 | 97 000 | 0.103 |
| AAACZ 455 | 455 | 24.9 | 1256 | 135 000 | 0.075 |
| AAACZ 570 | 570 | 27.6 | 1575 | 165 000 | 0.060 |
| AAACZ 680 | 680 | 30.5 | 1880 | 195 000 | 0.050 |
AAACZ (All-Aluminium-Alloy Conductor Z-shape) is a new-generation conductor made entirely of 6201 aluminium alloy, without a steel core. The main difference from the more common AACSRZ is the absence of a steel core. This gives:
When to choose AAACZ vs AACSRZ? AAACZ is for overhead lines with short and medium spans, without extreme mechanical loads. AACSRZ is for trunk overhead lines with long spans and high loads (where the additional strength of steel is needed). The 6201 alloy is itself quite strong (much stronger than ordinary A5E Al), but a steel core still reinforces the construction.
Central element
Wire of 6201 aluminium alloy (AlMgSi) – heat-resistant, strong.
Inner layer
Round wires of 6201 Al alloy.
Outer layer – Z-shaped wires
Z-shaped profiled wires of 6201 Al alloy. They fit tightly together, forming a smooth outer surface.
Advantages of the Z design
Reduced outer diameter → lower wind load and sag. Smooth surface → less ice formation, self-damping of oscillations.
AAACZ cross-section – Z-shaped wires in the outer layer + round inner wires, all of 6201 Al alloy
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