ASTM_B_1006_-_17.pdf

Designation:B100617Standard Specification forElectrical Overhead Conductor Code Word Names1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B1006;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification lists code word names for bare over-head electrical conductors that are recognized in NorthAmerica.A procedure has been outlined for adding additionalcode word names to this standard.Code word names have beenin existence for many years describing various conductorconstructions used in North America,Europe and elsewhere inthe world.Their origin is not clearly understood.The historicalbasis of this standard originates from code word namesdeveloped years ago by member utility companies that partici-pated in the US Aluminum Association,Technical Committee.1.2 The code word names are grouped into tables of likeconstructions.The code word name construction can be modi-fied with the use of suffix modifiers that identify additionalconstruction variations.For example the type of steel corematerial used in an ACSR type of conductor may be modifiedwith the letter designation“/GA3”denoting the strength andtype of coating for the steel core material.1.3 The tables provide the applicable ASTM standard forwhich the conductor construction may be built to.For conduc-tors that are unique to use in Canada,the applicable CSAInternational standard is referenced.1.4 The tables include code word names that are referencedin Canadian CSA and European CENELEC standards.Theinformation is believed to be correct however the user of thisdocument is encouraged to consult the applicable CSA orCENELEC standard for confirmation.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on dateof material purchase form a part of this specification to theextent referenced herein:2.2 ASTM Standards:2B231/B231M Specification for Concentric-Lay-StrandedAluminum 1350 ConductorsB232/B232M Specification for Concentric-Lay-StrandedAluminum Conductors,Coated-Steel Reinforced(ACSR)B399/B399M Specification for Concentric-Lay-StrandedAluminum-Alloy 6201-T81 ConductorsB400/B400M Specification for Compact Round Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 ConductorsB401 Specification for Compact Round Concentric-Lay-StrandedAluminumConductors,Steel-Reinforced(ACSR/COMP)B498/B498M Specification for Zinc-Coated(Galvanized)Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conduc-torsB502/B502M Specification for Aluminum-Clad Steel CoreWire for Use in Overhead Electrical Aluminum Conduc-torsB549 Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded AluminumConductors,Aluminum-Clad Steel Reinforced for Use inOverhead Electrical ConductorsB606/B606M Specification for High-Strength Zinc-Coated(Galvanized)Steel Core Wire for Aluminum andAluminum-Alloy Conductors,Steel ReinforcedB609/B609M Specification for Aluminum 1350 RoundWire,Annealed and Intermediate Tempers,for ElectricalPurposesB701/B701M Specification for Concentric-Lay-StrandedSelf-Damping Aluminum Conductors,Steel Reinforced(ACSR/SD)B778 Specification for Shaped Wire Compact Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors(AAC/TW)B779 Specification for Shaped Wire Compact Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors,Steel-Reinforced(ACSR/TW)B802/B802M Specification for Zinc5%Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for AluminumConductors,Steel Reinforced(ACSR)B803/B803M Specification for High-Strength Zinc5%1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B01 onElectrical Conductors and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B01.07 onConductors of Light Metals.Current edition approved April 1,2017.Published May 2017.DOI:10.1520/B1006-17.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire forUse in Overhead Electrical ConductorsB856 Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stran