ACCC/TW Conductor

ACCC/TW carbon fiber composite conductors also have some important features and advantages compared to traditional concentrically stranded aluminum conductors (ACSR or ACSS):

• Higher Capacity – more than twice the normal capacity of conventional conductors – can alleviate bottlenecks brought about by previous power transmissions and provide a “no-regrets” path for the future development of the grid.
• Higher Reliability and Toughness – ZMS Cables produces ACCC conductors with higher strength and low-sag performance, combined with the factory’s superior core technology, giving the cable greater reliability and tensile toughness for enhanced cable performance over time.
• Reduced Project Costs Reduced Time – ACCC conductors provide the most power quickly at the lowest investment cost when used for new lines or when developing new conductor projects.
• Improved Efficiency – ACCC conductors are manufactured to exacting standards and requirements to minimize line losses under any load condition, lowering costs for utilities and consumers, and reducing greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions.
• Easier to Use – The steel wire of the ACCC conductor adopts annealed aluminum wire stranding structure at the periphery of the reinforcing core, which gives it self-damping characteristics, thus making the line vibration-resistant and eliminating the need for damping devices such as vibration-damping hammers.