This 2-core steel wire armoured cable features copper conductors with PVC insulation and jacket, rated for 600/1000V applications. Designed for underground and industrial use with comprehensive certifications.
These cables are used for electricity supply in low voltage installation systems. Suitable for installation in indoor and outdoor environments, cable ducts, underground applications, power and switching stations, local energy distributions, and industrial plants where there is no risk of mechanical damage.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Conductor | Plain circular, compacted or shaped stranded copper conductor, conforming to IEC 60228 class 2 |
| Insulation | XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene), rated at 90°C |
| Bedding | PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) |
| Armour | SWA (Galvanized Steel Wire Armour) |
| Sheath | PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) |
| Rated Voltage | 600/1000V |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Standard | IEC 60502-1, BS 5467 and BS 6346 |
| Application | Distribution networks, Industrial use |
| Chemical Performance | Chemical & Oil resistance: Good |
| Mechanical Performance | Minimum bending radius: x15 cable diameter (unarmoured) Minimum bending radius: x20 cable diameter (armoured) |
| Fire Performance | Flame non-propagation based on IEC 60332-1 Reduced emission of Halogens chlorine<15% |
| Terminal Performance | Maximum service temperature: 90°C Maximum short-circuit temperature: 150°C (max. 5s) Minimum service temperature: -40°C |
| Nominal cross sectional area (mm²) | Insulation thickness (mm) | Steel Wire diameter (mm) | Sheath thickness (mm) | Approximate outer diameter (mm) | Approx. weight (kg/km) | Max.D.C resistance of conductor(20℃) (Ω/km) | Current carrying capacity In Air(A) | Current carrying capacity In Ground(A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2X2.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 14.8 | 364 | 7.41 | 23 | 32 |
| 2X4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 15.7 | 425 | 4.61 | 30 | 41 |
| 2X6 | 0.7 | 1.25 | 1.8 | 17.6 | 646 | 3.08 | 39 | 53 |
| 2X10 | 0.7 | 1.25 | 1.8 | 20.1 | 802 | 1.83 | 53 | 70 |
| 2X16 | 0.7 | 1.25 | 1.8 | 22.3 | 1008 | 1.15 | 68 | 91 |
| 2X25 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 26.3 | 1470 | 0.727 | 91 | 116 |
| 2X35 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 27.6 | 1712 | 0.524 | 112 | 140 |
| 2X50 | 1 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 30.8 | 2123 | 0.387 | 137 | 168 |
| 2X70 | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 35.4 | 2974 | 0.268 | 172 | 203 |
| 2X95 | 1.1 | 2 | 2.1 | 39.5 | 3737 | 0.193 | 214 | 249 |
| 2X120 | 1.2 | 2 | 2.3 | 42.9 | 4453 | 0.153 | 249 | 284 |
| 2X150 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 48 | 5744 | 0.124 | 284 | 315 |
| 2X185 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 52.7 | 6811 | 0.0991 | 326 | 357 |