ABC Cable NFC Standard
The ABC cable NFC standard refers to a specific type of overhead power distribution cable that is commonly used in many countries, particularly in Europe and Africa.
Construction
- Phase Conductor
- Class 2 Circular compacted stranded Aluminium
- Neutral Conductor
- Class 2 Circular compacted stranded Aluminium
- Insulation
- XLPE (Cross-linked polyethylene) UV Resistant
Application
ABC cable (Aerial Bundled Cable) NFC standard is used for overhead power distribution in low voltage (LV) networks.
It for overhead power distribution, residential areas, rural electrification, street lighting, and industrial and commercial applications.
Feature
The advantages of ABC cables include their reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. They are also easy to install and require less maintenance than traditional power distribution systems.
Standard
NFC 33-209 Standard.
ABC Cable NFC Standard Specification
| Number of Cores x Nominal Cross Section | Overal Diameter | Weight | Maximum Conductor Resistance | Minimum Breaking Load | Current Rating |
| No.x mm^2 | mm | Kg/Km | Ω/Km | KN | A |
| 2×10 RM | 12.8 | 93 | 3.08 | 1.5 | 38 |
| 4×10 RM | 15.4 | 183 | 3.08 | 1.5 | 38 |
| 2×16 RM | 14.8 | 129 | 1.91 | 2.3 | 72 |
| 2×16 RN + 2×1.5 RE | 14.8 | 176 | 1.910/12.100 | 2.3 | 72 |
| 4×16 RM | 17.8 | 257 | 1.91 | 2.3 | 72 |
| 4×16 RN + 2×1.5 RE | 17.8 | 304 | 1.910/12.100 | 2.3 | 72 |
| 2×25 RM | 18 | 202 | 1.2 | 3.8 | 107 |
| 2×25 RM + 2×1.5 RE | 18 | 249 | 1.200/12.100 | 3.8 | 107 |
| 4×25 RM | 21.7 | 404 | 1.2 | 3.8 | 107 |
| 4×25 RM + 2×1.5 RE | 21.7 | 451 | 1.200/12.100 | 3.8 | 107 |
| 2×35 RM | 20.8 | 269 | 0.868 | 5.2 | 132 |
| 2×35 RM + 2×1.5 RE | 20.8 | 316 | 0.868/12.100 | 5.2 | 132 |
| 4×35 RM | 25.1 | 539 | 0.868 | 5.2 | 132 |
| 4×35 RM + 2×1.5 RE | 25.1 | 586 | 0.868/12.100 | 5.2 | 132 |
| 2×50 RM | 23.4 | 352 | 0.641 | 7.6 | 165 |
| 2×50 RM + 2×1.5 RE | 23.4 | 399 | 0.641/12.100 | 7.6 | 165 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×25 RM | 21.7 | 507 | 0.630/1.200 | 3.8 | 107 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×25 RM + 1×16 RM | 24.3 | 573 | 0.630/1.200/1.910 | 3.8/2.3 | 107/72 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×25 RM + 2×16 RM | 29.7 | 639 | 0.630/1.200/1.910 | 3.8/2.3 | 107/72 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×25 RM + 3×16 RM | 31.1 | 705 | 0.630/1.200/1.910 | 3.8/2.3 | 107/72 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×35 RM | 25.1 | 615 | 0.630/0.868 | 5.2 | 132 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×35 RM + 1×16 RM | 28.1 | 680 | 0.630/0.868/1.910 | 5.2/2.3 | 132/72 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×35 RM + 2×16 RM | 34.3 | 748 | 0.630/0.868/1.910 | 5.2/2.3 | 132/72 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×35 RM + 3×16 RM | 35.9 | 814 | 0.630/0.868/1.910 | 5.2/2.3 | 132/72 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×35 RM + 1×25 RM | 28.1 | 714 | 0.630/0.868/1.200 | 5.2/3.8 | 132/107 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×50 RM | 28.2 | 741 | 0.630/0.641 | 7.6 | 165 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×50 RM + 1×16 RM | 31.6 | 806 | 0.630/0.641/1.910 | 7.6/2.3 | 165/72 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×50 RM + 2×16 RM | 38.6 | 875 | 0.630/0.641/1.910 | 7.6/2.3 | 165/72 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×50 RM + 3×16 RM | 40.4 | 940 | 0.630/0.641/1.910 | 7.6/2.3 | 165/72 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×50 RM + 1×25 RM | 31.6 | 841 | 0.630/0.641/1.200 | 7.6/3.8 | 165/107 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×70 RM | 33 | 950 | 0.630/0.443 | 10.2 | 205 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×70 RM + 1×16 RM | 37 | 1014 | 0.630/0.443/1.910 | 10.2/2.3 | 205/72 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×70 RM + 2×16 RM | 45.2 | 1083 | 0.630/0.443/1.910 | 10.2/2.3 | 205/72 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×70 RM + 3×16 RM | 47.3 | 1148 | 0.630/0.443/1.910 | 10.2/2.3 | 205/72 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×70 RM + 1×25 RM | 37 | 1048 | 0.630/0.443/1.200 | 10.2/3.8 | 205/107 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×70 RM + 2×25 RM | 45.2 | 1150 | 0.630/0.443/1.200 | 10.2/3.8 | 205/107 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×70 RM + 3×25 RM | 47.3 | 1250 | 0.630/0.443/1.200 | 10.2/3.8 | 205/107 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×95 RM | 37.4 | 1176 | 0.630/0.320 | 13.5 | 240 |
| 1×54.6 RM + 3×95 RM + 1×16 RM | 41.9 | 1243 | 0.630/0.320/1.910 | 13.5/2.3 | 240/72 |