Brief Description
Aluminium Conductor, Aluminium Clad Steel Reinforced (ACSR/AW) is a specialised overhead conductor designed to offer superior corrosion resistance without compromising mechanical performance. It features high-conductivity aluminium strands stranded over an aluminium-clad steel core, delivering excellent electrical, mechanical, and environmental performance for demanding overhead line applications.
APAR’s ACSR/AW conductors are engineered and manufactured to meet stringent global quality standards and fulfil specific requirements for river crossing lines, coastal regions, industrial zones, and highly corrosive environments.
Key Advantages
- Enhanced corrosion resistance compared to conventional steel-reinforced conductors
- Improved electrical conductivity in comparison to ACSR Conductor
- Excellent tensile strength and mechanical durability
- Improved performance in coastal, industrial, and high-pollution environments
- Outstanding long-term service life with reduced maintenance
- Optimised for challenging transmission conditions
Available Variants
APAR offers a range of ACSR/AW conductor configurations suited to various project needs:
- High strength Aluminium clad steel (ACS/AW) with varied range of conductivity over high-strength steel core
- Custom alloy compositions for enhanced environmental performance
- Variants tailored to coastline, and industrial applications
(Specific conductor variants are selected based on project mechanical and electrical requirements.)
Applications
- River crossing transmission lines
- Coastal and saline environment overhead networks
- High-pollution industrial regions
- Utility and EPC power systems
- Urban and rural electrification networks with environmental exposure
Standards & Quality
APAR’s ACSR/AW conductors are manufactured in compliance with relevant IEC, EN, AS, GOST, ASTM CAN/CSA, ABNT NBR & other international & utility standards, ensuring dimensional accuracy, electrical integrity, and mechanical robustness & Environmental sustainable.
ACSR/AW conductors from APAR are manufactured in compliance with utility-specific standards to ensure uniform performance, quality, and safety.
Each conductor manufactured through very stringent quality standards, rigorous testing at every stages including Type Testing and validation.
Construction & Material
ACSR/AW conductors consist of multiple layers of high-conductivity aluminium strands stranded around a central aluminium-clad steel core. The aluminium cladding protects the steel core against corrosion while providing mechanical strength, and the outer aluminium strands ensure excellent electrical performance. The aluminium clad helps to achieve overall better conductivity for ACSR/AW in comparison to ACSR Conductor.
This combination is ideal for overhead lines in corrosive environments where mechanical strength and conductivity must both be preserved.
APAR’s Design & Manufacturing Expertise
APAR manufactures ACSR/AW conductors using advanced stranding technology, precision drawing processes, and rigorous in-house quality control systems. With decades of experience and compliance with global standards, APAR delivers conductor solutions optimized for performance, durability, and reliability.
APAR’s ACSR/AW conductors have been used across:
- Coastal and high-humidity regions
- Heavy-loading transmission circuits
and are trusted by utilities and EPCs for long-term operational stability.