| has gloss | eng: An air cable is an insulated cable usually containing all conductors required for an electrical transmission system or a telecommunication line, which is spun between utility poles or pylons. As air cables are completely insulated there is no danger of electrical shocks when touching them and there is no requirement for mounting them with insulators on pylons and poles. A further advantage of air cables is, that they require less right of way than overhead lines for the same purpose. They can be designed as shielded cables for telecommunication purposes. If the cable falls, it may still operate if its insulation is not damaged. |
