1.1 This standard specifies dimensions, construction, requirements, packing, sampling, testing and criteria for conformity of aluminium stranded conductors for overhead power transmission purposes.
1.2 The conductor of each size consists of hard-drawn aluminium wires of equal size and common properties twisted together in concentric layers.
1.3 The diameter of aluminium wire rangesfrom 1.70 mm to 3.74 mm.