Service Drop Configuration
Duplex, triplex or quadruplex arrangements should match phase count, neutral messenger and service connection rules.
Service Drop Wire
Service Drop Wire for overhead service entrance and secondary distribution connections.
Service Drop Wire supports service drop routes where insulated phase conductors, neutral messenger configuration and utility connection requirements must be matched before quotation.
Product Overview
Service Drop Wire should be selected according to the actual project route, not by product name alone. Before quotation, review voltage grade, core arrangement, messenger or neutral design, insulation system and utility standard. Datasheet wording, compliance documents and final supply notes should stay aligned with the selected standard and installation conditions.
Applications
- overhead service entrance connections
- secondary distribution from pole to building
- rural and urban utility service drops
- street lighting or small-load overhead supply routes
Construction
Insulated phase conductor construction with neutral or messenger arrangement according to the selected service drop type. Conductor material, insulation, messenger requirement and core configuration should follow the local utility specification.
Marking on Cable
FARWALK CABLE – Service Drop Wire – [standard] – [voltage] – [size] – [year] – [meter mark]
Cable Identification
- Core color or numbering can be reviewed according to utility practice.
- Outer insulation color and printing should follow the inquiry or project standard.
Standards
- IEC 60502-1 / IEC 60502-2
- BS 7870
- AS/NZS 3560.1 / AS/NZS 3599.1
- project utility requirements
Main Features
Overhead Service Entrance
Used for utility service drops, residential connections and small commercial overhead supply routes.
Messenger and Insulation Review
For Service Drop Wire, messenger material, conductor size, insulation and weather resistance should follow the required utility standard.
Product Selection Guide
Voltage and Route
Separate LV ABC, MV ABC, service drop, covered conductor and tree wire before selecting construction.
Phase Arrangement
Confirm duplex, triplex, quadruplex, single-core or bundled configuration according to the service route.
Messenger / Neutral
Review messenger material, neutral conductor, full neutral or self-supporting design with the utility requirement.
Weather and Fittings
Check UV exposure, temperature, fittings, span length and local utility standard before final selection.
Technical Data Overview
| Code Word | Phase Cond. (AWG / Strand) |
Insul. (mils) |
Neutral Messenger | Breaking Strength (lbs) |
OD (in.) |
Weight XLP / Poly (lbs/kft) |
Ampacity XLP / Poly (A) |
| – | 8 / Solid | 45 | AAC 8 / 7 | 310 | 0.46 | 68 / 68 | 65 / 50 |
| Haiotis | 6 / Solid | 45 | AAC 6 / 7 | 563 | 0.53 | 103 / 99 | 85 / 70 |
| Patella | 6 / 7-w | 45 | AAC 6 / 7 | 563 | 0.57 | 104 / 102 | 85 / 70 |
| Fusus | 4 / Solid | 45 | AAC 4 / 7 | 881 | 0.62 | 152 / 148 | 115 / 90 |
| Oyster | 4 / 7-w | 45 | AAC 4 / 7 | 881 | 0.67 | 154 / 152 | 115 / 90 |
| Mussel | 2 / 7-w | 45 | AAC 4 / 7 | 881 | 0.80 | 208 / 204 | 150 / 120 |
| Clam | 2 / 7-w | 45 | AAC 2 / 7 | 1350 | 0.80 | 232 / 228 | 150 / 120 |
| Snail | 1/0 / 7-w | 60 | AAC 2 / 7 | 1350 | 1.02 | 336 / 329 | 205 / 160 |
| Murex | 1/0 / 7-w | 60 | AAC 1/0 / 7 | 1990 | 1.02 | 374 / 367 | 205 / 160 |
| Purpura | 1/0 / 19-w | 60 | AAC 1/0 / 7 | 1990 | 1.03 | 368 / 362 | 205 / 160 |
| Nassa | 2/0 / 7-w | 60 | AAC 2/0 / 7 | 2510 | 1.11 | 461 / 453 | 235 / 185 |
| Melita | 3/0 / 19-w | 60 | AAC 3/0 / 19 | 3310 | 1.23 | 585 / 563 | 275 / 215 |
| Portunus | 4/0 / 19-w | 60 | AAC 4/0 / 19 | 4020 | 1.35 | 693 / 684 | 315 / 245 |
| Nannynose | 336.4 / 19-w | 80 | AAC 336.4 / 19 | 6146 | 1.72 | 1110 / 1096 | 420 / 325 |
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