Our 10mm² 2 Core Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) Cable is a highly durable and reliable solution for low voltage power distribution. Designed to meet BS 5467 and IEC 60502-1 standards, this cable features XLPE insulation, robust Steel Wire Armour (SWA), and a resilient PVC oversweath. It's engineered for a rated voltage of 0.6/1kV, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of demanding indoor and outdoor applications requiring mechanical protection.
Applications
This 10mm² 2 Core SWA Armoured Cable is specifically designed for robust electricity supply in various challenging environments:
- Power Networks: Ideal for low voltage power distribution systems.
- Underground Installations: Suitable for direct burial or installation in trenches.
- Outdoor Applications: Designed to withstand external environmental factors.
- Indoor Applications: Safe for use within buildings and industrial facilities.
- Cable Ducts: Perfect for installation within conduits and cable ducts.
- Power and Switching Stations: Reliable for critical infrastructure.
- Local Energy Distributions: Essential for local power grids.
- Industrial Plants: Durable for demanding industrial environments where mechanical protection is crucial.
The SWA provides excellent protection against mechanical damage, making it suitable for areas where such risks exist.
Standards Compliance
Our 10mm² 2 Core SWA Armoured Cables are manufactured and tested to comply with or exceed the requirements of the following international and British standards:
- BS 5467: Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V.
- IEC/EN 60502-1: Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1kV (Um=1.2kV) up to 35kV (Um=40.5kV) - Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV (Um=1.2kV) and 3 kV (Um=3.6kV).
- IEC/EN 60228: Conductors of insulated cables.
- Flame Retardancy: Compliant with IEC/EN 60332-1-2 (single vertical insulated wire or cable).
Construction Details
The cable's layered construction ensures high performance, durability, and safety:
- Conductors: Plain circular, compacted, or shaped stranded copper or aluminium conductor (depending on selection), conforming to IEC 60228 Class 2.
- Conductor Shapes: RE (circular solid), CC (compacted circular stranded), SM (sector shaped stranded).
- Insulation: Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), designed for a 90°C rated temperature, offering superior electrical properties and high temperature resistance.
- Colour Identification (2 Cores): Typically Red and Black.
- Assembly / Inner Sheath (Bedding): The two insulated conductors are laid-up together with non-hygroscopic fillers (if required) and then bedded with an extruded layer of PVC.
- Armour: Galvanized Steel Wire Armour (SWA) is applied helically over the bedding, providing robust protection against mechanical stress and impact.
- Sheath: An outer layer of Extruded PVC Type ST2 as per IEC 60502-1 or Type 9 as per BS 6346/5467.
Customization Options & Fire Performance
We offer various customization options for the outer sheath to meet specific project requirements:
- Special PVC Sheathing:
- Fire Retardant PVC
- Anti-Termite PVC
- Anti-Rodent PVC
- Sunlight Resistant PVC
- Oil Resistant PVC
- Alternative Sheathing Materials:
- LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene)
- MDPE (Medium-Density Polyethylene)
- HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)
- LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen): Cables can be supplied with LSZH material, complying with standards like IEC 60502-1, BS 7211, BS 6724, or other equivalent standards, to minimize smoke and corrosive gas emission in fire conditions.
- Enhanced Fire Performance: Cables can be supplied with special flame-retardant PVC outer sheaths to comply with the flame test requirements for bunched cables:
- IEC 60332-3-22 (Category A)
- IEC 60332-3-23 (Category B)
- IEC 60332-3-24 (Category C)
Technical Data (10mm² 2 Core SWA)
- Voltage: 600/1000V
- Operating Temperature: Maximum 90°C
- Minimum Bending Temperature: 0°C
- Maximum Short-Circuit Temperature: 250°C (for a maximum duration of 5 seconds)
- Minimum Bending Radius: 20 × cable diameter (for armoured cables)
Contact Us
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