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ALCAN CABLE SERVICE CABLE CANADIAN PRODUCT CATALOGUE ABOUT THIS CATALOGUE This catalogue is intended to provide technical data on service cable for installation in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial premises. Such installations are governed by the requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code Part I, and enforced by the appointed authority having jurisdiction in this area under provincial law (federal law in the case of federal territories), with or without Code amendments as the case may be. Wires and cables in installations falling under the jurisdiction of the provincial and territorial inspection authorities are almost invariably required to be certified to the requirements of CSA standards under the approval of the CSA Technical Committee on Wiring Products. Wire and cable products supplied by Alcan comply with the codes, standards and product specifications as indicated in this catalogue. Weights and measurements are subject to manufacturing tolerances and product design changes. Consequently, Alcan does not accept responsibility for costs incurred by a purchaser as a result of weights and measurements not conforming exactly to those indicated. www.cable.alcan.com ABOUT ALCAN CABLE For over a century, Alcan Cable has been a name people have known and trusted. Our products have helped supply communities with power from coast to coast across the continent. In that time we have become synonymous not only with aluminum, but with the latest technology and highest standards of quality and service. Alcan Cable is part of Alcan Engineered Products - a business unit of Rio Tinto Alcan, a multinational company and a global leader in primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum as well as flexible and specialty packaging, aerospace applications, bauxite mining and alumina processing. With a history of more than 100 years, Alcan Cable is a leading manufacturer of aluminum cable, rod and strip products operating throughout North America. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has six manufacturing operations and a distribution network in North America. The Canadian operations are supported by sales offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver with a distribution center in Concord, Ontario. Alcan Cable has its own research and development facilities in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and is backed by the technology and laboratories of Rio Tinto Alcan. We offer a full range of bare and insulated conductors to both the utility and distribution markets, and support them with technical experts specifically trained to help our customers achieve their desired results. We believe our customers’ satisfaction relies entirely on the quality of our products. That’s why we have worked hard to ensure they are consistently superior to anything else on the market. We are committed to the success of our products, and to the satisfaction of our customers. Alcan Cable will continue to be a name people know and trust. For more information on Alcan Cable, go to www.cable.alcan.com 1 MANAGING FOR SUSTAINABILITY Building a successful, global and sustainable company involves maximizing value for all our stakeholders, especially by making a significant contribution – through the way we do business and the products we make – to the economic, social and environmental well-being of the communities in which we operate. Alcan has a vital role to play in reducing environmental releases, conserving natural resources and ensuring healthy and safe communities and workplaces. Together with concerned stakeholders, governments, employees, shareholders and customers, we are pursuing business opportunities that strengthen Alcan’s position in all aspects of its business to provide a prosperous and sustainable environment for future generations. Through its actions, Alcan is proving that building a successful global enterprise is compatible with making a significant contribution to the economic, social and environmental well-being of the communities in which it operates. The Company plays a vital role in developing and providing beneficial products and combating environmental degradation, conserving natural resources and ensuring safe workplaces. One of the ways Alcan demonstrates its commitment to conservation and protection of the environment is through the STAR program. A program that recovers and recycles materials from returnable reels and from remnant and scrap conductors. Alcan is determined to grow in ways that ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. 2 ALCAN CABLE Alcan Cable is continuously working in conjunction with our customers to develop and implement cost-effective supply chain solutions for the electrical utility industry. We are VALUE-ADDED committed to reducing and eliminating costs throughout the total life cycle of our conductor SERVICES products. In addition, we strive to bring revenue enhancement and resource conservation ideas to our customers through service improvements and value-enhancing opportunities. Alcan offers a menu of programs and services that enable Utility customers to rationalize costs and maximize value. STARSM: Savings Through Alcan Recovery Alcan Cable offers a complete program to recover and recycle materials from the remnant and scrap conductors generated by electric utility customers. As a leader in recycling of non-ferrous metals, Alcan is uniquely positioned to maximize the value of metals recovered from electrical conductors. Alcan Cable Web Site Alcan Cable has a comprehensive website (www.cable.alcan.com) featuring product specifications, price sheets, policies, and company and industry information available in a public forum. Additionally, Alcan Cable’s website features a private, secured site, Access Alcan, for our alliance and long-standing customers. Through the private side of the website, customers can monitor inventory availability, check order status and enroll in online training at Alcan Cable University – ACU. Engineering Services Alcan Cable has an Engineering and Technical Services staff that provides support and expertise in the design, application and performance of electrical conductors. Another key role of the Engineering group is the testing of conductors to ensure compliance with industry codes and standards. Most importantly, the Engineering group leads Alcan Cable’s efforts to develop new and exciting product innovations. 3 NEUTRAL Alcan Cable’s Neutral Supported Cables for overhead secondary distribution and service applications provide SUPPORTED exceptional performance and reliability. CABLES Product Application • For use in overhead residential services, including suburban and rural locations, and pole to pole applications with exposure to ice and wind loads. Product Construction Alcan Neutral Supported Cables, Types NS75 and NS90, are constructed of: • Two, three or four conductors cabled around a neutral/messenger. A special purpose conductor, usually for water heater control, may be included in the assembly, on request. • Phase conductors usually made with hard drawn AA1350-H19 compact round aluminum covered with black polyethylene or cross linked polyethylene insulation • A neutral conductor consisting of a compact round A1/S1A (ACSR). For cable assemblies where the neutral is insulated, the insulation will be black with three longitudinal white stripes. For cable assemblies where the neutral has a PVC Jacket, the jacket will be white. • An optional neutral/messenger conductor made of aluminum alloy 6101-T81, designated as A2 in CAN/CSA C60889:03, is available. The conductor is selected on the basis of equivalent dc resistance to the A1/S1A (ACSR) conductor of the appropriate size. A2 conductors are available only in conventional concentric round wire conductors. • May be supplied with or without a PVC jacket. The FT-1 rated PVC jacket imparts improved properties to the cable, particularly with respect to resistance to flame, oil, and mechanical damage. It is specified when susceptibility to damage is unavoidable. Typically, services crossing over residential properties or through treed areas might fall into this category. Phase identification is achieved through the use of coloured PVC. 4 Features • The combination of light weight and strength of aluminum and its alloys make it the most effective and economical choice for overhead service applications • Type NS75 is insulated with polyethylene insulation • Type NS90 is insulated with cross-linked polyethylene insulation • Cables are rated for 600 volt applications • Cables are sunlight resistant and are marked “SR” Specifications • Alcan’s NS75 and NS90 meet the requirements of CSA C22.2 No. 129-05 and are prescribed by the Canadian Electrical Code. Product Markings Alcan (Plant of Manufacture), year of manufacture, conductor size, conductor material, Type Designation, type of insulation, flame test rating, if applicable, corrosion inhibitor, if applicable, Voltage Rating, “SR”, low-temperature rating, CSA. Phase Identification Phase identification is achieved through the use of printing, striping or solid colour jackets. Alcan Cable’s Standard Phase Identification NS75 AND NS90 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 WITHOUT PVC JACKET Duplex Black with print legend Triplex Black with print legend Black with 3 red stripes Quadruplex Black with print legend Black with 3 red stripes Black with 3 blue stripes The neutral/messenger may be bare or insulated. If insulated, the insulation will be black with 3 white stripes NS75 AND NS90 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 WITH PVC JACKET Duplex Black PVC with print legend Triplex Black PVC with