Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) Cable designed for mains electricity applications, featuring copper conductors, XLPE insulation, and steel wire armouring. Ideal for underground installation, power networks, and both external and internal use.

Steel Wire Armoured SWA Cable is constructed with a black PVC sheath, XLPE insulation, copper conductors, and steel wire armouring. This cable is specifically designed for direct burial applications, with the steel wire armouring providing enhanced protection against external damage.

The XLPE insulation offers excellent resistance to various fluids, chemicals, and UV radiation, while maintaining superior heat stability for reliable performance in demanding environments.

BS 5467, IEC/EN 60502-1, IEC/EN 60228, Flame Retardant according to IEC/EN 60332-1-2

Conductors: Plain circular, compacted or shaped stranded copper or aluminium conductor (Conductor shaped: RE=circular solid, CC=compacted circular stranded, SM=sector shaped stranded)

Insulation: XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) rated at 90°C

Armour: Galvanized Steel Wires, single core cables shall be Aluminium wire armour, Aluminum/Steel Tapes applied helically over the bedding of multi-core cables as per IEC 60502

Sheath: Extruded PVC Type ST2 as per IEC 60502-1 or Type 9 as BS 6346/5467

Cables can be supplied with special flame retardant PVC outer sheath to comply with the flame test requirements of IEC 60332-3-22, IEC 60332-3-23 and IEC 60332-3-24. We can also supply cables with Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) material according to IEC 60502-1, BS 7211, BS 6724 or other equivalent standards.

Voltage: 600/1000v

Operating Temperature: Maximum 90°C, minimum bending 0°C

Maximum Short-Circuit Temperature: 250°C (max. 5s)

Minimum Bending Radius: x20 cable diameter (armoured)