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
Cable Type
- SWA Armoured Cable (12)
Core Colours
- Three Phase (12)
Core Size In mm²
Number Of Cores
- 5 Core (12)
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5 Core SWA Cable
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5 Core SWA Cable is a type of electrical cable identified by its steel wire armour, which is inside the cable itself to protect the insulating layers beneath. It’s a type of mechanical protection, therefore it makes the cable suitable for outdoor use and laying underground.
Another use would be using Cable Cleats to attach the cable to walls etc.
Not only does the steel wire armour provide mechanical protection, it also means that the cable can have higher pulling loads.
5 Core SWA Cable Specifications
– 6945XL
– Multi-core XLPE Insulated/PVC/SWA/PVC sheathed to BS5467 600/1000v
– Conductors: Plain Annealed Stranded Copper
– Insulation: XLPE (Cross Linked Polyethylene)
– Core Identification: 5 Core (White Cores with Black Numbers)
– Bedding: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
– Armour/Protection – Steel Wire Armour
– Sheath/Jacket: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
– Colour: Black
– Voltage: 600/1000v
– Operating Temperature: Maximum 90 Degrees, Minimum Bending 0 Degrees
– Standard: BS5467: Electrical Cables: Thermosetting Insulated, armoured cable for voltages of 600/1000v and 1900/3300v