Stringing 275kV (400kV) 3M ACCR Low-Sag Overhead Line (+Video)

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2015

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Image Courtesy : Tommy Edwards (LE1 Linesman at AMEC FW).

"After 9 years I still have a real determination in making a long, safe and successful career in the overhead transmission and distribution industry." 

"The overhead line pictured below is twin conductor running 275kV but able to carry 400kV. The 3M ACCR Drake conductor leaves the high voltage substation at Kilmarnock South and spans approx 15.5km terminating at Coylton, East Ayrshire," says Tommy.

Location : Scottish Power Energy Networks XY Route, Towers 04-47. Tower types are L2 and L8. 

In the YouTube Video link above, 3M Product Specialist Colin McCullough discusses utility challenges and the 3M ACCR low-sag conductor. To see accompanying images, view our Advanced Technologies in Composite Conductor Flickr Album.

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