
ICEA Standard Service Drop Cable Single/Duplex/Triplex/Quadruplex
Service drop cable is the final portion of the electrical distribution system that delivers electricity from the utility company’s overhead power lines to the customer’s premises. ICEA or according to your requirement.
Construction
- Voltage:
- 0.6/1Kv
- Phase Conductor
- Aluminum(AAC)
- Neutral Conductor
- AAC/AAAC/ACSR
- Insulation
- PE/PVC/XLPE/LEPE/HDPE (Cross-linked polyethylene) UV Resistant
- Application
- Overhead power transmission, High-voltage power transmission
American Standard Service Drop Cable:
Duplex Service Drop Cable

- Description: One concentric-lay-stranded all aluminum conductor covered with HMW polyethylene or cross-linked polyethylene twisted together with one bare either AAC, ACSR, or AAAC concentric lay stranded neutral.
- Application: Used in the overhead distribution of power from pole to building weatherhead.
- Specification Data:
- 1. ASTM B-230: Aluminum 1350-H19 wire for electrical purposes
- 2. ASTM B-231: Concentric-lay-stranded aluminum 1350 conductors
- 3. ASTM B-232: Concentric-lay-strande aluminum conductors, coated-steel reinforced (ACSR)
- 4. ASTM C-8.35: Specifications for weather-resistant polyethylene-covered wire and cable
AAC Conductor Duplex Service Drop Cable Parameter
Code Word | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Allowable Ampacities+ | |||||
Size (AWG) | Stranding | Covering Thickness (mils.) | Size (AWG) | Stranding | Rated Strength (lbs.) | POLY | XLP | |
Pekingese | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 563 | 70 | 85 |
Collie | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 563 | 70 | 85 |
Dachshund | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 881 | 90 | 115 |
Spaniel | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 881 | 90 | 115 |
Doberman | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 1350 | 120 | 150 |
Malemute | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 7 | 1990 | 160 | 205 |
ACSR Conductor Duplex Service Drop Cable Parameter Data
Code Word | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Allowable Ampacities+ | |||||
Size (AWG) | Stranding | Covering Thickness (mils.) | Size (AWG) | Stranding | Rated Strength (lbs.) | POLY | XLP | |
Setter | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 6/1 | 1190 | 70 | 85 |
Shepherd | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 6/1 | 1190 | 70 | 85 |
Eskimo | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 6/1 | 1860 | 90 | 115 |
Terrier | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 6/1 | 1860 | 90 | 115 |
Chow | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 6/1 | 2850 | 120 | 150 |
Bull | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 6/1 | 4380 | 160 | 205 |
AAAC 6201 Alloy Duplex Service Drop Cable Parameter
Code Word | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Allowable Ampacities+ | |||||
Size (AWG) | Stranding | Covering Thickness (mils.) | ACSR Equivalent (AWG) | Stranding | Rated Strength (lbs.) | POLY | XLP | |
Chihuahua | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 1110 | 70 | 85 |
Vizsla | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 1110 | 70 | 85 |
Harrier | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 1760 | 90 | 115 |
Whippet | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 1760 | 90 | 115 |
Schnauzer | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 2800 | 120 | 150 |
Heeler | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 7 | 4460 | 160 | 200 |
Quadruplex Service Drop Cable

- Description: Three stranded all aluminum conductors covered with HMW or cross-linked (XLP) polyethylene twisted around a bare ACSR conductor.
- Application: Used in the overhead distribution of power from pole to building weatherhead.
- Specification Data:
- 1. ASTM B-230: Aluminum 1350-H19 wire for electrical purposes
- 2. ASTM B-231: Concentric-lay-stranded aluminum 1350 conductors
- 3. ASTM B-232: Concentric-lay-strande aluminum conductors, coated-steel reinforced (ACSR)
- 4. ASTM C-8.35: Specifications for weather-resistant polyethylene-covered wire and cable
AAC Neutral-Messenger Quadruplex Service Drop Cable Parameter
Code Name | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Allowable Ampacities+ | |||||
Size (AWG) | Stranding | Covering Thickness (mils.) | Size (AWG) | Stranding | Rated Strength (lbs.) | POLY | XLP | |
Clydesdale | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 881 | 80 | 100 |
Pinto | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 881 | 80 | 100 |
Mustang | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 1350 | 105 | 135 |
Criollo | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 7 | 1990 | 140 | 180 |
Percheron | 2/0 | 19 | 60 | 2/0 | 7 | 2510 | 160 | 205 |
Hanovarian | 3/0 | 19 | 60 | 3/0 | 19 | 3310 | 185 | 235 |
Oldenburg | 4/0 | 19 | 60 | 4/0 | 19 | 4020 | 210 | 27 |
ACSR Neutral-Messenger Quadruplex Service Drop Cable Parameter
Code Name | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Allowable Ampacities+ | |||||
Size (AWG) | Stranding | Covering Thickness (mils.) | Size (AWG) | Stranding | Rated Strength (lbs.) | POLY | XLP | |
Morochuca | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 44348 | 1190 | 60 | 75 |
Chola | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 44348 | 1190 | 60 | 75 |
Morgan | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 44348 | 1860 | 80 | 100 |
Hackney | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 44348 | 1860 | 80 | 100 |
Palomino | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 44348 | 2850 | 105 | 135 |
Standardbred | 1/0 | 7 | 60 | 1/0 | 44348 | 4380 | — | — |
Costena | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 44348 | 4380 | 140 | 180 |
Grullo | 2/0 | 19 | 60 | 2/0 | 44348 | 5310 | 160 | 205 |
AAAC Neutral-Messenger Quadruplex Service Drop Cable Parameter
Code Name | Phase Conductor | Bare Neutral Messenger | Allowable Ampacities+ | |||||
Size (AWG) | Stranding | Covering Thickness (mils.) | ACSR Equivalent (AWG) | Stranding | Rated Strength (lbs.) | POLY | XLP | |
Bay | 6 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 1110 | 60 | 75 |
French Coach | 6 | 7 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 110 | 60 | 75 |
German Coach | 4 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 1760 | 80 | 100 |
Arabian | 4 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 1760 | 80 | 100 |
Belgian | 2 | 7 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 2800 | 105 | 135 |
Shetland | 1/0 | 19 | 60 | 1/0 | 7 | 4460 | 140 | 180 |
Thoroughbred | 2/0 | 19 | 60 | 2/0 | 7 | 5390 | 160 | 205 |
Trotter | 3/0 | 19 | 60 | 3/0 | 7 | 6790 | 185 | 235 |
Service Drop Cable Specification
PRODUCT | PHASE CONDUCTOR SIZE | PHASE CONDUCTOR STRANDING | BARE NEUTRAL MESSENGER SIZE | BARE NEUTRAL MESSENGER STRANDING | NEUTRAL TYPE |
Patella | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | AAC |
Oyster | 4 | 7 | 4 | 7 | AAC |
Clam | 2 | 7 | 2 | 7 | AAC |
Murex | 1/0 | 7 | 1/0 | 7 | AAC |
Purpura | 1/0 | 19 | 1/0 | 7 | AAC |
Nassa | 2/0 | 7 | 2/0 | 7 | AAC |
Trophon | 2/0 | 19 | 2/0 | 7 | AAC |
Melita | 3/0 | 19 | 3/0 | 19 | AAC |
Portunus | 4/0 | 19 | 4/0 | 19 | AAC |
Nannynose | 336.4 | 19 | 336.4 | 19 | AAC |
Paludina | 6 | 1 | 6 | 41426 | ACSR |
Voluta | 6 | 7 | 6 | 41426 | ACSR |
Scallop | 4 | 1 | 6 | 41426 | ACSR |
Whelk | 4 | 1 | 4 | 41426 | ACSR |
Strombus | 4 | 7 | 6 | 41426 | ACSR |
Periwinkle | 4 | 7 | 4 | 41426 | ACSR |
Cockle | 2 | 7 | 4 | 41426 | ACSR |
Conch | 2 | 7 | 2 | 41426 | ACSR |
Janthina | 1/0 | 7 | 2 | 41426 | ACSR |
Neritina | 1/0 | 7 | 1/0 | 41426 | ACSR |
Ranella | 1/0 | 19 | 2 | 41426 | ACSR |
Cenia | 1/0 | 19 | 1/0 | 41426 | ACSR |
Cavolinia | 2/0 | 7 | 1 | 41426 | ACSR |
Runcina | 2/0 | 7 | 2/0 | 41426 | ACSR |
Clio | 2/0 | 19 | 1 | 41426 | ACSR |
Triton | 2/0 | 19 | 2/0 | 41426 | ACSR |
Aega | 3/0 | 19 | 1/0 | 41426 | ACSR |
Mursia | 3/0 | 19 | 3/0 | 41426 | ACSR |
Cerapus | 4/0 | 19 | 2/0 | 41426 | ACSR |
Zuzara | 4/0 | 19 | 4/0 | 41426 | ACSR |
Limpet | 336.4 | 19 | 336.4 | 44944 | ACSR |
Minex | 6 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Hippa | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Artemia | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Prawn | 4 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Crab | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Barnacle | 4 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Solaster | 2 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Shrimp | 2 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Sandcrab | 1/0 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Gammarus | 1/0 | 7 | 1/0 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Echinus | 1/0 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Leda | 1/0 | 19 | 1/0 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Dungenese | 2/0 | 7 | 2/0 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Cyclops | 2/0 | 19 | 2/0 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Fulgar | 3/0 | 19 | 1/0 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Flustra | 3/0 | 19 | 3/0 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Arca | 4/0 | 19 | 2/0 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |
Lepas | 4/0 | 19 | 4/0 | 7 | 6201 Alloy |