Description
Armoured Cable is a type of mains electrical cable that includes a galvanised steel wire armour below the outer sheath. This protects the cable from chemical, mechanical & thermal stresses. It is also suitable for outdoor use.
For more technical information, please refer to our ‘Armoured Cable Technical Specifications‘ page where we provide further information if you require it.
Also, if you’re looking for the current ratings of different sized armoured cable, refer to the following pages;
1.5mm Armoured Cable Current Carrying Capacity
2.5mm Armoured Cable Current Carrying Capacity
4mm Armoured Cable Current Carrying Capacity
6mm Armoured Cable Current Carrying Capacity
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Armoured Cable supplied by the metre. Save on wasted materials and cost by simply measuring out you job, placing your order, we will do the rest. delivered to your door saving you time and money.
- British Standards: BS5467
- Outer Sheath Colour: Black
Armoured Cable Core Identification:
Two Cores – Brown & Blue colour coding
Three Cores – Brown, Black & Grey OR Brown, Blue, Green/yellow colour coding
Four Cores – Blue, Brown, Black & Grey colour coding
Five Cores – Green/Yellow, Blue, Brown, Black & Grey colour coding
Minimum Bending Radius:
- 1.5mm to 16mm – 6 x the overall diameter of the cable
- 25mm and above – 8 x the overall diameter of the cable
For further information, check out our blog post regarding steel wire armour cable.