Polythene insulated copper conductor cable, 1939-1969
- Made:
- 1939-1969 in Unknown place
- maker:
- Unknown
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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.
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Science Museum: Information Age Gallery: Cable
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Details
- Category:
- Telecommunications
- Object Number:
- 1969-348
- Materials:
- aluminium (metal), copper (metal), polyethylene (polythene), steel (metal)
- Measurements:
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overall (narrowest point): 232 mm, 27 mm, .25 kg
overall (widest point): 232 mm, 40 mm, .25 kg
- type:
- cable
- taxonomy:
-
- credit:
- Donated by British Insulated Callender's Cables Limited
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