Comparison Dimension |
AAC
(All Aluminium Conductor) |
AAAC
(All Aluminium Alloy Conductor) |
ACSR
(Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced) |
Product Name & Standards |
AAC |
AAAC (6101-T81) |
ACSR |
IEC 61089 / ASTM B230 |
IEC 62004 / ASTM B399 |
IEC 61089 / ASTM B232 |
Material & Appearance |
Pure Aluminium Strands |
Al-Mg-Si Alloy Strands |
Aluminium Layers + Galvanized Steel Core |
Silvery surface, no coating |
Anti-oxidation treated, matte finish |
Outer Al shiny, steel core visible in cross-section |
Key Selling Points |
Lightweight & Cost-effective |
Superior corrosion resistance (salt/fog) |
Ultra-high tensile strength (1340MPa steel core) |
High conductivity (61% IACS) |
30% stronger than AAC |
Ideal for long spans |
Primary Applications |
Urban LV distribution |
Coastal/Industrial zones |
Extra-HV transmission (≥220kV) |
Short-span power lines (<100m) |
Medium-span transmission (100-300m) |
River crossings/Mountain routes (>500m span) |
Certifications |
CE, RoHS |
TUV Rheinland (Salt Spray Test) |
ASTM B232-18 |
ISO 9001 (Factory Audit Report) |
IEC 62004 Compliance |
IEC 61089 Ed.3.0 |
Packaging & Logistics |
Standard Export Package: |
Corrosion-Resistant Packaging: |
Heavy-Duty Packaging: |
- Wooden drums (IPPC marked) |
- VCI paper + desiccant |
- Customized steel crates |
- Moisture-proof film |
- Steel-reinforced edges |
- Anti-rust coating |
Lead Time: 15-20 days |
Lead Time: 18-25 days |
Lead Time: 25-35 days |
Cost Efficiency |
Best Price: $1,200-1,800/ton (FOB China Port) |
Value for Money: $1,800-2,500/ton |
Premium Pricing: $2,200-3,000/ton |
(Lower lifetime maintenance cost) |
(Justified for critical infrastructure) |
Payment & Warranty |
30% T/T in advance, 70% before shipment |
Flexible L/C at sight |
Milestone payments (project-based) |
10-year warranty |
15-year anti-corrosion warranty |
20-year structural integrity guarantee |