Polythene insulated copper conductor cable, 1939-1969
- Made:
- 1939-1969 in unknown place
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