Our Copper Multicore SWA Armoured Cable (Cu/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC 0.6/1kV) is a robust and highly durable power cable designed for reliable electricity supply in low voltage installation systems. Featuring galvanized steel wire armour, this cable provides exceptional mechanical protection, making it ideal for demanding environments where enhanced resistance to external forces is required.
Key Specifications:
- Rated Voltage: 600/1000 Volts (0.6/1kV)
- Conductor Material: Soft annealed copper
- Insulation: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
- Armour: Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) - Galvanized
- Oversheath: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
- Core Configuration: Multicore (available in various core counts)
Product Overview:
The Copper Multicore SWA Armoured Cable combines superior electrical performance with outstanding mechanical protection. Its soft annealed copper conductors ensure excellent conductivity, while the XLPE insulation provides high-temperature performance and superior dielectric properties. The core strength of this cable lies in its galvanized steel wire armour (SWA), which delivers robust protection against crushing, impact, and other mechanical stresses. An outer PVC oversheath provides additional environmental protection, making it suitable for a wide range of installation conditions.
This cable is particularly noted for its enhanced resistance to aromatic hydrocarbons, a feature provided by the optional lead sheath (not explicitly mentioned in the general specs, but often a beneficial addition for specific applications if included in custom orders).
Applications:
These versatile cables are extensively used for electricity supply in low voltage installation systems across various sectors. They are suitable for installation in a multitude of environments, offering reliable power where mechanical protection is paramount:
- Indoors and Outdoors: Suitable for general wiring within buildings as well as external installations.
- Cable Ducts: Provides added protection when pulled through conduits and ducts.
- Underground Installations: Its SWA armour makes it ideal for direct burial, protecting against ground movement, rocks, and accidental digging.
- Power and Switching Stations: Ensures secure power transmission within critical infrastructure.
- Local Energy Distributions: Key for distributing power from substations to end-users.
- Industrial Plants: Reliable for supplying power to machinery and systems in industrial environments where mechanical damage could be a risk.
Note: These cables are best utilized in environments where there is a risk of mechanical damage but generally without the presence of severe external chemical attack (unless a lead sheath is specifically included for hydrocarbon resistance).
CONSTRUCTION :
Copper Multicore SWA Armoured Cable Construction
Copper Multicore SWA Armoured Cable Construction
Standards:
Our Copper Multicore SWA Armoured Cables are manufactured and tested to comply with stringent international standards, ensuring quality and safety:
- BS 5467: Specification for armoured cables with thermosetting insulation for electricity supply.
- IEC 60502-1: Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1.2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) – Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV (Um = 1.2 kV) and 3 kV (Um = 3.6 kV).
For reliable and highly protected low voltage power distribution in demanding applications, choose our Copper Multicore SWA Armoured Cable.