3 Core Armoured Cable Copper Cu/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC BS5467 0.6/1kV

3 Core SWA (Steel Wire Armoured) cables are robust power cables designed for low-voltage electrical distribution. They feature XLPE insulation, PVC sheathing, and a steel wire armour layer that provides excellent mechanical protection. Suitable for underground or exposed installations, this cable is widely used in industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects, where durability, fire resistance, and chemical stability are critical.

3 Core Armoured Cable Copper Cu/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC BS5467 0.6/1kV

3 Core Armoured Cable Copper XLPE PVC SWA 0.6/1kV

Rated Voltage 600/1000 Volts
Conductor Material soft annealed copper
Insulation Cross Linked Poly Ethylene (XLPE)
Armour Steel Wire Armoured
Oversheath PVC

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3 Core SWA (Steel Wire Armoured) cables are robust power cables designed for low-voltage electrical distribution. They feature XLPE insulation, PVC sheathing, and a steel wire armour layer that provides excellent mechanical protection. Suitable for underground or exposed installations, this cable is widely used in industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects, where durability, fire resistance, and chemical stability are critical.

Application

This cable is ideal for the transmission and distribution of electricity in low-voltage installation systems. It can be installed:

Indoors or outdoors
In cable trays, ducts, or directly buried underground
In power stations, switching stations, industrial plants, or local energy distribution systems
Environments requiring mechanical strength and protection, without risk of severe mechanical stress

Note: Lead sheath version available for enhanced resistance to aromatic hydrocarbons in contaminated or oil-exposed environments.

Standards

IEC 60502-1
BS 5467
BS 6346

Technical Data

Parameter	Value
Standards	IEC 60502-1, BS 5467, BS 6346
Rated Voltage	0.6/1 kV
Application	Distribution networks, industrial power systems
Insulation Material	XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene)
Armour Type	Steel Wire Armour (SWA)
Sheath Material	PVC or optional lead sheath
Chemical Resistance	Good resistance to chemicals and oils
Mechanical Performance	Min. bending radius (unarmoured): 15 × cable diameter
	Min. bending radius (armoured): 20 × cable diameter
Fire Performance	Flame non-propagation according to IEC 60332-1
	Halogen emission: < 15% chlorine
Temperature Range	Max. service temp: 90°C
	Max. short-circuit temp (5s): 150°C
	Min. installation temp: -40°C

Key Features

High mechanical protection with steel wire armour
UV, chemical, and oil resistance for demanding environments
Flame-retardant and low halogen emission
Suitable for direct burial or outdoor exposure
Optional lead sheath for petrochemical areas

3 Core SWA Armoured Cable Parameter

No. of Core x Nominal Section( mm2 )	Insulation Thickness( mm )	Approx. Diameter( mm )	SWA Diamete( mm )	Approx. Overall Diameter( mm )	Calculated Cable Weight( kg/km )	Max. DC Resistance at 20(Ω/ km )	Clipped On perf. cable Direct ( A )	tray or free air( A )	Voltage Drop( mV/A/m )
3 x 1.5	0.7	8	0.8	13.2	344	12.1	23	25	27
3 x 2.5	0.7	8.9	0.8	14.1	400	7.41	31	33	16
3 x 4	0.7	10	0.8	15.2	476	4.61	42	44	10
3 x 6	0.7	11.1	0.8	17.2	720	3.08	53	56	6.8
3 x 10	0.7	12.8	1.25	18.9	905	1.83	73	78	4
3 x 16	0.7	14.7	1.25	20.8	1152	1.15	94	99	2.5
3 x 25	0.9	18	1.6	24.8	1735	0.73	124	131	1.65
3 x 35	0.9	20.4	1.6	27.2	2137	0.52	154	162	1.15
3 x 50	1	23.6	1.6	30.7	2740	0.39	187	197	0.87
3 x 70	1.1	27.5	2	35.7	3849	0.27	238	251	0.6
3 x 95	1.1	30.9	2	39.4	4776	0.19	289	304	0.45
3 x 120	1.2	34.4	2	43.1	5719	0.15	335	353	0.37
3 x 150	1.4	38.7	2.5	48.7	7443	0.12	386	406	0.3
3 x 185	1.6	42.8	2.5	53.1	8785	0.1	441	463	0.26
3 x 240	1.7	47.9	2.5	58.7	10773	0.08	520	546	0.21
3 x 300	1.8	53.1	2.5	64.2	12915	0.06	599	628	0.19
3 x 400	2	60.7	3.15	73.6	17504	0.05	673	728	0.17

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3 Core Armoured Cable Copper Cu/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC BS5467 0.6/1kV