ASTM B232/B232M-22
Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR)

Standard No.

ASTM B232/B232M-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B232/B232M-24

Latest

ASTM B232/B232M-24

Scope

1.1 This specification covers concentric-lay-stranded conductors made from round aluminum 1350-H19 (extra hard) wires and round, coated steel core wire(s) for use as overhead electrical conductors (Explanatory Note 1 and Explanatory Note 2). 1.2 ACSR covered by this specification has nine types of coated steel core wire which are designated by abbreviations as follows (Explanatory Note 2): 1.2.1 ACSR/GA or ACSR/GA2—ACSR using Class A zinccoated steel wire, 1.2.2 ACSR/GC or ACSR/GC2—ACSR using Class C zinccoated steel wire, 1.2.3 ACSR/MA or ACSR/MA2—ACSR using Class A Zn5A1-MM coated steel wire, 1.2.4 ACSR/HS or ACSR/GA3—ACSR using Class A zinccoated high-strength steel wires, 1.2.5 ACSR/MS or ACSR/MA3—ACSR using Class A Zn5A1-MM coated high-strength steel wires, 1.2.6 ACSR/GA4—ACSR using Class A zinc-coated extrahigh-strength steel wires, 1.2.7 ACSR/MA4—ACSR using Class A Zn-5A1-MM coated extra-high-strength steel wires, 1.2.8 ACSR/GA5—ACSR using Class A zinc-coated ultrahigh-strength steel wires, 1.2.9 ACSR/MA5—ACSR using Class A Zn-5Al-MM coated ultra-high-strength steel wires. 1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM B232/B232M-22 Referenced Document

• ANSI H35.1 Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for Aluminum*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM B230/B230M Standard Specification for Aluminum 1350-H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes
• ASTM B263/B263M Standard Test Method for Determination of Cross-Sectional Area of Stranded Conductors
• ASTM B354 Standard Terminology Relating to Uninsulated Metallic Electrical Conductors
• ASTM B498/B498M Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Core Wire for Aluminum Conductors, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
• ASTM B500/B500M Standard Specification for Metallic Coated Stranded Steel Core for Aluminum Conductors, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
• ASTM B606/B606M Standard Specification for High-Strength Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors*， 2023-10-01 Update
• ASTM B802/B802M Standard Specification for Zinc-5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for Aluminum Conductors, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
• ASTM B803/B803M Standard Specification for High-Strength Zinc–5 % Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors
• ASTM B957/B957M Standard Specification for Extra-High-Strength and Ultra-High-Strength Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors*， 2023-10-01 Update
• ASTM B958/B958M Standard Specification for Extra-High-Strength and Ultra-High-Strength Class A Zinc–5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors*， 2023-10-01 Update
• ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
• ASTM E527 Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)

ASTM B232/B232M-22 history

• 2024 ASTM B232/B232M-24 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated- Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
• 2022 ASTM B232/B232M-22 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
• 2017 ASTM B232/B232M-17 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
• 2011 ASTM B232/B232M-11 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
• 2009 ASTM B232/B232M-09 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
• 2001 ASTM B232/B232M-01e1 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
• 2001 ASTM B232/B232M-01 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR)
• 1999 ASTM B232/B232M-99 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR)