Transmission & Distribution

The ability to assert a global presence has far reaching implications. The combined capacity and capabilities of manufacturing facilities in NZ, Thailand, Philippines, and Europe allows us to respond to the unique requirements of the electrical supply industry. A complete range of medium, high and extra-high voltage XLPE insulated cables for underground power distribution and transmission. This range represents reliable supply options for the electricity supply industry and major industrial construction projects. General Cable’s state-of-the-art production facilities incorporate the latest technologies to produce high quality products compliant with all major national and international standards to suit almost every application.

• Single and multi core copper and aluminium conductors
• Milliken conductors for large size conductors
• 3.3kVto 500 kV
• Triple extrusion
• Superior clean insulation materials
• Multiple options
  • Water blocked conductor
  • TR XLPE
  • Copper wire, tape, screens
  • Lead, corrugated metallic sheath options
  • Integrated DTS fibre
  • Pulling eyes
• Joints and terminations and turnkey solutions
• Termite protection
• AS/NZS 1429.1
• AS/NZS 1429.2
• AS/NZS 1429.3
• IEC 60502.1
• IEC 60502.2
• IEC 60840

The reliable performance of Paper Insulated Lead Covered (PILC) cables is ideal for the demands of the electricity supply industry, Underground coal mines and high temperature applications. PILC cables offer robust construction, long service life and proven water resistant properties. In addition the relatively small OD when compared to XLPE cables provides an installation advantage where space is limited.

• Single & multi core copper & aluminium conductors
• MIND impregnated paper insulation
• Screened and unscreened
• Extruded lead sheath
• Steel wire armoured
• PVC & HDPE sheath
• 0.6/1kV to 33kV
• AS/NZS 1026
• BS 6480
• AS/NZS 1972

An extensive range of aerial conductors for energy transmission and distribution. These products are available in a selection of alloys and constructions to provide the best mechanical performance and current carrying capacity for any particular application. Benefits include high strength to weight ratio, excellent corrosion resistance and the ability to operate continuously at high temperatures without any mechanical detriment.

• AAG – All aluminium conductor
• AAAC – All aluminium alloy conductor
• ACSR – Aluminium conductor steel reinforced. Aluminium clad steel option
• ACSS- Aluminium conductor steel supported: high temperature, low sag conductor
• ACSSITW – Trapezoidal ACSS: operates up to 250˚ C providing high ampacity and low sag
• AS 1531
• BS 215
• ASTM/Canadian specs

• Single and multi-layer aluminium wires, aluminium alloy wires, aluminium clad steel wires
• Central aluminium buffer tube
• Single optical fibre or fibre bundles
• OPGW – Optical ground wire cable: overhead power lines
• OPPC – Optical phase conductors: alternative to OPGW, where optical fibres are incorporated into power lines phase conductor
• ADSS – All-dielectric self-supporting: where fibre optic cables are installed in addition to existing conductors on overhead power line