2016 June

(Fifth Edition)
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Region

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 National Cleaner Production Award
Award for Excellence Performance in Material Effciency
Large Category
Manufacturing Large Category
2013
2013

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 Global Commerce Excellence Export Award 2014
Awarded by Shippers Academy in Association with
Central Bank of Sri Lanka

In recognition of export and technological leadership created by

B2B Brand of the year at SLIM Brand Excellence ACL Cables PLC, which has significantly contributed to the growth
2015 of National Economy.

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 CONTENT

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ACL – Since 1962 One of the company’s most notable technology transfer agreements in recent times have been
with NOKIA Cables of Finland for the manufacture of XLPE insulated Cables, Aerial Bundled
ACL is the largest manufacturer of cables in Sri Lanka having pioneered the industry in 1962. ACL Cables and Aluminum Alloy Conductors.
holds 45% share of the local market and produce the widest range of cables in Sri Lanka. Today,
ACL has grown to be a Group of companies holding 70% share of the cable market in Sri Lanka. Having obtained technology from NOKIA on two occasions in the year 1989 and 1993, ACL
upgraded its technology on XLPE insulated Aerial Bundled Cables to surpass National French
ACL is the most sought – after brand of cables in Sri Lanka, having supplied 80% of the Standard NFC 33 – 209 in the year 1998 through its own Research and Development. This I a feat
requirements of Duty Free projects owned by overseas investors and approved by the Board of not matched in the region by any other manufacturer at that time. The technology so achieved is
Investment, beating foreign supplies of cables. All leading factories, hotels, commercial buildings employed in the manufacture of XLPE insulated Armoured and Unarmoured power cables. These
and warehouses have used ACL Cables. developments offer many benefits to valued customers and in order to highlight those benefits it
was decided to name all our XPLE insulated cables under the brand name Power – X.
ACL continues to innovate and lead the field in the introduction of new products modern
technology and machinery. In the five decades of it’s existence, the Company has evolved as Having obtained ISO 9002 certification in the year 1998, ACL was awarded the prestigious ISO
a specialized manufacturer and supplier of the widest range of quality cables and conductors 9001 – 2000 certificate in the Year 2002. In the same year ACL was awarded ISO 14001 : 1997
in the country, while possessing the most advanced technology in the Asian region for the Environmental Management Systems Certification.
manufacture of low voltage Cross Linked Polyethylene cables (XLPE).

ACL - TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

Concept at ACL
1962 - Establishment of ACL with technical assistance from Mitsui of Japan.
Modern industries and technologies have opened forth a wide range of endeavors and ventures in
1978 - Introduction of Wire Drawing facility.
the Island of Sri Lanka. ACL ushered a new era in power sector and dedicated itself to the cause
of transmission, distribution and utilization of electrical energy for all cross sections of the country. 1981 - Acquisition of Technology from Alind of India for drawing and processing of Aluminium
With a rich heritage of over five decades, ACL offers it’s products, which not only meet the stipulated Conductors to jointly manufacture and supply 1400 MT of AAC-Fly Conductor to
requirements of the governing National and International specifications, but far exceeding them. Ceylon Electricity Board.
1985 - Manufacture of Armoured Power and Control Cables for the first time in Sri Lanka
Excellence through “Total Quality Management” is the catchword at ACL. Since its inception ACL
with Indian Technical assistance.
has striven not only to upgrade the product quality but to bring into practice superior management
of men to make its place in the international market. Professionalism, advanced know – how and 1989 - Acquisition of Technology from NOKIA of Finland to jointly manufacture XLPE insulated
technology, customer services have been the hallmark of ACL. Its concept is translated into every Aerial Bundled Cables to execute an order for 800 km of that product on an ADB
length of product through co – ordinated efforts of professionals on job. funded tender floated by Lanka Electricity Company.
1993 - Acquisition of Technology from NOKIA of Finland to draw and age Aluminium Alloy
ACL Technology and establishment of aging furnace.
1993 - Establishment of ACL Plastics Limited for the manufacture of our own PVC
From the inception ACL has been acquiring foreign technology for the development of
Compound.
existing and new products. In the year 1962, ACL commenced business with technical
assistance arranged through the Colombo based liaison office of Mitsui. The Japanese 1994 - Pilot Project for 11kV partially insulated conductors working with Ceylon Electricity
Technology, Machinery, & Engineers helped ACL to establish a Foundation of Quality Board.
products. Thereafter, ACL joined hands with two cable companies in India to establish the 1998 - Successfully upgraded XLPE Extrusion Technology to National French Standard NFC
manufacture of Aluminum Conductors and Armored Cables. 33-209 and won 500 km order for Aerial Bundled Cables from Ceylon Electricity
Board.
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2005 - Introduction of Flame Retardant (FR), Flame Retardant Low Smoke (FRLS) and OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS OF ACL
Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) cables with technical assistance from a British
Company. 1995 - Commencement of Export of Cables
In August 1995 US$ 269,650/- worth of Alloy Conductors were exported to Rural
2007 - Setting up of Aluminium Rod Plant with a total capacity of 24000 Metric Tons per Electrification Board, Bangladesh. In November 1995 US$ 117,609/- worth of Armoured
annum. Cables were exported to Maldives Electricity Board, Maldives.
2010 - Re - launch of 11 kV & 33 kV ACL SAX as per new specifications of CEB with the 1998 - Achievement of ISO 9002:1994 Quality Management System Certificate
second pilot project. Achieved prestigious ISO 9002:1994 Quality Management System Certificate.

2013 - Manufacture of Fire Survival cables to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions 2002 - Achievement of ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Management System Certificat
Achieved prestigious ISO 901:2000 Quality Management System certificate.
in accordance with BS 6387:1994, for the first time in Sri Lanka.
2002 - Introduction of “ACL FLEXI” cables to the Sri Lanka market.
Introduced a series of domestic wires with super flexibility in the range of 1.0mm2 - 6mm2.

ACL - CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS 2002 - Achievement of ISO 14001:1997 Environmental Managment System Certificate
Achieved prestigious ISO 14001:1997 Environmental Management System Certificate.
1962 - Commencement as a member of Associated Motorways Group (AMW) of Companies 2004 - Large scale export of Aerial Bundled Cables to India.
under the name Associated Cables Ltd.
2004 - Achievement of IS 694 Product Certificate from Bureau of Indian Standards.
1976 - Converted to a Public Limited Liability Company.
1978 - Moved out of AMW Group. 2007 - Taiki Akimoto 5 S Merit Award.

1982 - Establishment of own island wide distribution network. 2007/2008 - Industrial Excellence Gold Award in Extra Large Manufacturing category.
1990 - Change of Company name in to ACL Cables Limited 2007 - National Quality Award - Large Scale Manufacturing category (highest award for
1991 - Establishment of ACL Plastics Limited Quality in Sri Lanka).

1995 - Acquisition of Ceylon Bulbs and Electricals Limited. 2007 - National Productivity Award - Large Scale Manufacturing category (highest award for
Productivity in Sri Lanka).
1999 - Purchase of 75% of shares of the second largest cable manufactuer in the Island.
2008 - Highest Award of Asia Pacific Quality Organization called the World Class Award (A
2002 - Setting up of state of the art Magnet Wire project. record to date among all Sri Lankan manufactures).
2007 - Establishment of ACL Metals & Alloys (PVT)Ltd.
2008 - Commencement of Export of cable to Australia.
2011 - Setting up of Copper Plant
2009 - Industrial Excellence Crystal Award in Extra Large Manufacturing category.
2011 - Shifting of ACL Head Office to newly constructed four storied own building at
Colombo 08. 2011 - Commencement of Export of cable to New Zealand.
2013 - Establishment of ACL Electric PVT (Ltd) for manufacture of switches 2013 - National Cleaner Production Award in recognition of Excellence in Resource Efficient
& Production Practices in Manufacturing Large Category.

2013 - Special Award for Excellence Performance in Material Efficiency in Manufacturing

Large Category.

2015 - B2B Brand of the Year - Gold. At Slim Brand Excellence 2015.
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 Traditional Bare Conductors are prone to failure due to vegetation. A superior alternative
to Bare Conductors are Fully Insulated Cables (Underground or aerial) but those are
prohibitively expensive for country wide usage. Therefore, ACL has developed a range
of Partially Insulated Conductors (Covered Conductors) branded as ACLSAX –V which is
relatively in-expensive. The extensive Research & Development done by ACL, has made
ACLSAX-V, not only to meet BSEN 50397-1:2006, but to surpasses it. In addition,
ACL joins hands with ENSTO of Finland to supply their Fittings along with ACLSAX-V
Conductors since it is absolutely essential to use (a) Correct Conductors, (b) Correct
Fittings and (c) Correct installation Techniques as specified by the 3 separate British
standards covering Partially Insulated Conductors. Without such rigorous adherence to
Standards, Partially Insulated Conductors may fail to deliver optimum results as we have
seen in some parts of the world. Therefore, ACL promotes ACLSAX-V as a Complete
System.

The three BS standards are

* BSEN 50397-1:2006, BSEN 50397-2 :2009 & BSEN 50397-3:2010

This is an area where ACL lead the Asian region and remain second to none in the
World. Partially Insulated Conductors or Covered Conductors are used for medium
voltage distribution of electricity by Power Distribution companies to improve Reliability
and Safety.

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ACL Fire Retardant Cables – FR, FRLS & LSHF Cables for those equipment should be wired with ACL FIRESURVIVOR Cables which
can provide uninterrupted electricity (circuit integrity) in the midst of a fire having a
temperature of 950 deg centigrade for 3 hours. These Cables conform to the following
standards -
* BS 6387:2013 & IEC 60331-21 :1999-04
* CWZ - PLWRI

COPPER BUS BARS AND BUS BAR DUCT SYSTEMS

ACL FIRE RETARDANT Cables are to be used in any building in lieu of traditional PVC
insulated Cables – which spread a fire easily. The main function of Fire Retardant Cables
is to prevent spread of fire originated probably due to an electrical short circuit.

ACL has 3 different grades of Fire Retardant Cables. 1. ACL FIREGUARD (FR), 2.
Fire Retardant Low Smoke (FRLS) – both made of modified PVC. Third variety is ACL
FIREZERO (LSHF) which unlike the other two, is completely free of PVC and is the
highest grade of Fire Retardant Cable manufactured and recommended by ACL. Since
All FIREZERO is free of PVC, it emits negligible amounts of Acidic gasses and Smoke Bus bar systems” refers to conductors that take the form of a bar or bars of copper
even if it is caught in a fire. These Cables conform to following standards - conductor. The bars may be exposed or enclosed. Bus bars are used within electrical
* ASTM D2863 :2013 ,IEC 60332-1:2004 ,IEC 60754-1:2011, IEC 61034-2 :2005 &IEC installations for distributing power from a supply point to a number of output circuits.
60754-2:1997 They may be used in a variety of configurations ranging from vertical risers, carrying
current to each floor of a multi-storey building, to bars used entirely within a distribution
ACL Fire Resistant Cables – ACL FIRESURVIVOR panel or within an industrial process related switchboard, distribution board , substation
panels and ,battery banks, ect .

These bus bars or bus bar duct systems may have one or more joints to assure
proper length and configuration and one or more take-off points connected to end-use
equipment.

it is necessary to use more expensive grade of high conductivity copper which is

specially produced for this purpose. This type of copper, known as ‘oxygen-free high
conductivity copper’, is normally produced by melting and casting under a protective
These cables are needed to supply electricity to circuits which become critically
atmosphere. The result is a high purity copper containing 99.95% copper. In additionally,
important in the midst of a Fire. In a building caught on fire, Electrical circuits providing
these products are fully type tested to the standard of. IEC 60439-2 & 3
electricity to Fire Alarms, Escape Lights, Exhaust Fans, Sprinklers, Lifts etc. become
critically important not only to extinguish the fire but also to help in evacuation of people.

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Polypropylene Filler

Sector Shaped Cu Conductor

XLPE Insulation

Polypropylene Tape

PVC bedding

Galvanized steel single wire

armour

PVC sheath

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Seven Strand Aluminium conductor is being stranded on 1400 rpm 630 DIN bobbin
Skip Strander at 150m/min

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 Heavy duty, high boddin weight, Planetary Strander line for assemblins of
LA / MV Aerial Bundled Cables
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Electronic Tensile Tester - To Obtain tensile stregth & elongation values of Power - X High precision automatic Resisrana Bridge used for the measurement of electrical
Cables up to 4 x 400 mm2. resistance of Power - X Cables up to 1000 mm2

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 To obtain accurate measurement of thickness of
insulated cores of Power - X Cables.

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 that of XLPE is 2500C.This makes XLPE insulated cables durable and more resilient to
short - circuiting.

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 Standard Conditions
The following conditions have been used to calculate the current ratings given in the
tables:
Thermal resistivity of soil (g) = 2.5 K .m/W
Standard Ground Temperature = 200C
Ambient Air Temperature = 300C
Maximum conductor Temperature = 900C
Depth of burial, from ground surface to = 0.7 m for 600/1000V cables
Centre of cable, to center of duct,
or to centre of trefoil group of cables or ducts

All armoured cables solidly bonded (ie. Bonded at both ends of the cables)

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