Information about quad cable, tripeaks and duplex cable

Multiplex cables consist of several conductors (1 , 2 or 3 insulated and 1 exposed ) twisted together according to their type : duplex cable consisting of one insulated and one exposed conductor, triplex cable consisting of two insulated conductors and one exposed.  Or a quad cable consisting of three insulated conductors and one bare .

What is duplex cabling ?

As we showed you earlier, a duplex cable consists of two conductors separated from each other, but placed in a twisted or interlocking manner . However , this type of cable can also be found in parallel mode , without its functionality being affected .

Duplex cables are characterized by :

• It can be used in secondary air distribution circuits .

• This type of cable can be used  In low voltage devices​  Such as appliances , lamps , radios , etc. Because its ability to  Conduct low voltage .
• It is easy to install . Therefore, it should be used according to its capabilities .
• One of its biggest uses today is for Christmas tree lights .

Double aluminum cables are used in electrical connections supported by a bare neutral transmitter from the secondary public network that passes through the sector to the meter panel , in public lighting circuits and as a closed secondary network . This type of connector can be used in dry and wet places as well .

What is a triplex cable ?

Triplex cables consist of two insulated conductors and one conductor which can be AAC , ACSR or AAAC-6201-T81 twisted together; The phase and neutral conductors are manufactured with aluminum alloy wires wound at the center, respectively; The insulators are covered with a uniform layer of thermoplastic black polyethylene ( PE-Carbon Black) or cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE ), also black , resistant to moisture , heat and sunlight; The two conductors are then twisted together .

Tertiary aluminum cables are used for electrical connections supported by a neutral transmitter from the secondary public network passing through the sector to the meter panel or meter, in public lighting circuits and as a closed secondary network . This type of connector can be used in dry and wet places as well .

What is quad cable ?

Aluminum cable is used in underground secondary distribution systems .​ It can be installed in sewers or buried directly in the ground.

The quad aluminum cable consists of three insulated conductors and one conductor which can be AAC , ACSR or AAAC-6201-T81 twisted together; The phase and neutral conductors are manufactured with aluminum alloy wires with concentric wires , respectively . In Quadruplex cable , the insulation is covered with a uniform layer of thermoplastic black polyethylene (PE-Carbon Black) or cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE ), also black , resistant to moisture , heat and sunlight; The two conductors are then twisted together .

Quadruplex cable is generally used for electrical connections supported by a bare neutral transmitter from the secondary public network running through the sector to the meter panel or meter, in public lighting circuits and as a closed secondary network . Quadruplex cable can be used in dry and wet locations .

The difference in the price of aluminum compared to copper lies not in the quality, but in the recent increase in the cost of copper, which has resulted in increases for manufacturers and end customers . Currently , copper is becoming increasingly scarce and in high demand , leading to significant increases in its prices . For this reason, aluminum is becoming a more attractive offering for electrical manufacturers and end users .