ASTM B232/B232M-09
Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Coated-Steel Reinforced (ACSR)

Standard No.

ASTM B232/B232M-09

Release Date

2009

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B232/B232M-11

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/GA28212;ACSR using Class A zinc-coated steel wire,

1.2.2 ACSR/GC or ACSR/GC28212;ACSR using Class C zinc-coated steel wire,

1.2.3 ACSR/MA or ACSR/MA28212;ACSR using Class A Zn-5A1-MM coated steel wire,

1.2.4 ACSR/HS or ACSR/GA38212;ACSR using Class A zinc-coated high-strength steel wires,

1.2.5 ACSR/MS or ACSR/MA38212;ACSR using Class A Zn-5A1-MM coated high-strength steel wires,

1.2.6 ACSR/GA48212;ACSR using Class A zinc-coated extra-high-strength steel wires,

1.2.7 ACSR/MA48212;ACSR using Class A Zn-5A1-MM coated extra-high-strength steel wires,

1.2.8 ACSR/GA58212;ACSR using Class A zinc-coated ultra-high-strength steel wires,

1.2.9 ACSR/MA58212;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.

ASTM B232/B232M-09 Referenced Document

• ANSI H35.1 Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for Aluminum
• ASTM B263 Standard Test Method for Determination of Cross-Sectional Area of Stranded Conductors
• ASTM B354 Standard Terminology Relating to Uninsulated Metallic Electrical Conductors
• ASTM B606 Standard Specification for High-Strength Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Core Wire for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Conductors, Steel Reinforced
• ASTM B803 Standard Specification for High-Strength Zinc-5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Conductors, Steel Reinforced
• ASTM B957 Standard Specification for Extra-High-Strength and Ultra-High-Strength Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Core Wire for Overhead Electrical Conductors
• ASTM B958 Standard Specification for Extra-High-Strength and Ultra-High-Strength Class A Zincx2013;5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy-Coated Steel Core Wire for Use in Overhead Electrical Conductors
• 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-09 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)