Polythene insulated copper conductor cable, 1939-1969

Polythene insulated copper conductor cable

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Polythene insulated copper conductor cable
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Polythene insulated copper conductor cable, constructed to Western Electric Company (USA) specification, unknown maker, 1939-1969. Sheathed with aluminium and polythene with an integrally sheathed steel strand to carry the weight of the cable when mounted on poles.

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
1969-348
Materials:
polyethylene (polythene), steel (metal), aluminium (metal) and copper (metal)
Measurements:
overall (narrowest point): 232 mm, 27 mm, .25 kg
overall (widest point): 232 mm, 40 mm, .25 kg
type:
cable
credit:
Donated by British Insulated Callender's Cables Limited