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Armoured cables, commonly referred to as SWA (Steel Wire Armoured) or AWA (Aluminium Wire Armoured) cables, are robust power cables designed with metallic armour protection for demanding installation environments. The armour provides mechanical protection where physical stress could damage the cable, such as direct burial underground, outdoor installations, or industrial environments. These cables are manufactured in accordance with British, European, and International standards including BS 5467, BS 6724, BS 6622, BS 7835, and IEC 60502.
Technical Department
on04/01/2026

What are Armoured Cables SWA & AWA?

SWA cable, AWA cable, armoured cable, steel wire armoured, aluminium wire armoured, BS 5467, BS 6724, BS 6622, BS 7835, IEC 60502, BASEC approved, XLPE cable, LSZH cable, underground cable, 0.6/1kV, 11kV cable, 33kV cable, N2XRY, NYFGBY, power cable, industrial cable, direct burial, 鎧裝電纜, 鋼絲鎧裝, cable blindado
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The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) sets out the requirements for the Canadian Electrical Code (Part 2) including flexible cords, elevator cables, and hoistway cables with a maximum voltage rating of 600V in the standard CSA 22.2. Standard CSA 22.2 Part 210-11 is designated for Appliance Wiring Material (AWM) Products such as heavy-duty cables with an increased voltage rating and a higher temperature rating than ordinary panel wires. The standard applies to both single conductor and multi-core cables, either round, flat, or coiled, which includes the range holding CSA, UL, and British Standard approvals.
Technical Department
on31/12/2025

What is CSA 22.2 No. 210-11 Cable?

CSA 22.2 No. 210-11 cable, tri-rated cable, H05V2-K cable, H07V2-K cable, BS 6231 cable, UL1015 cable, UL 758 cable, panel wire, switchgear cable, control panel wire, AWM cable, appliance wiring material, Class 5 flexible copper, PVC insulation, 600V cable, 1000V cable, 105°C cable, heat resistant cable, flame retardant cable, motor starter cable, rectifier wiring, electrical cabinet wire, equipment export cable, harmonised cable, BASEC approved, triple certified cable, EN 50525-2-31, IEC 60228, controlgear wiring, Feichun cable
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Whilst low voltage generally refers to cables under 1kV voltage, the 1.9/3.3kV cables are often classified within this banding too. These cables represent the upper boundary of the "extended low voltage" classification and are primarily manufactured in accordance with British Standards BS5467 and BS6724. The 1.9/3.3kV rating indicates cables designed for systems where the phase-to-earth voltage is 1.9kV and phase-to-phase voltage is 3.3kV, with a maximum system voltage (Um) of 3.6kV.
Technical Department
on30/12/2025

What is 1.9/3.3kV Cable?

1.9/3.3kV cable, 3.3kV cable, BS5467, BS6724, LSZH cable, SWA cable, armoured cable, XLPE cable, low voltage cable, SANS Type 63, mining trailing cable, steel wire armour, aluminium wire armour, copper conductor, PVC sheath, low smoke zero halogen, flame retardant, direct burial cable, industrial wiring, mains distribution, current rating, IEE Wiring Regulations, thermosetting insulated, BASEC approved, CPR compliant, 3.6/6kV comparison, IEC 60502-1, 1.9/3.3kV cable, 3.3kV cable, 3300V cable, BS5467 cable, BS6724 cable, LSZH cable, SWA cable, armoured cable, XLPE cable, low voltage armoured cable, 3.3kV power cable
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218xY series represents a complete family of light-duty round flexible cables manufactured to BS EN 50525-2-11 and BS 6500 standards. These cables share a common construction philosophy: fine-stranded copper conductors for exceptional flexibility, PVC insulation for reliable electrical protection, and a round PVC outer sheath for ease of handling and professional appearance. The family spans from 2-core (2182Y) through to 5-core (2185Y) configurations, each designed to address specific application requirements in domestic and commercial light-duty environments.
Technical Department
on24/12/2025

218xY Round Flexible Cable Family

218xY series represents a complete family of light-duty round flexible cables manufactured to BS EN 50525-2-11 and BS 6500 standards. These cables share a common construction philosophy: fine-stranded copper conductors for exceptional flexibility, PVC insulation for reliable electrical protection, and a round PVC outer sheath for ease of handling and professional appearance. The family spans from 2-core (2182Y) through to 5-core (2185Y) configurations, each designed to address specific application requirements in domestic and commercial light-duty environments.
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BS6724 is a British Standard specification for thermosetting insulated, armoured cables with rated voltages of 600/1000V and 1900/3300V, specifically designed to have low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. This standard is widely adopted in the UK and internationally for applications where fire safety is critical.
Technical Department
on22/12/2025

What is BS6724 Cable?

BS6724, BS 6724, BS6724 cable, BS6724 standard, BS 6724 cable specification, BS6724 LSZH cable, BS6724 SWA cable, BS6724 AWA cable, 600/1000V cable, 1900/3300V cable, 0.6/1kV cable, 1.9/3.3kV cable, low voltage cable BS6724,BS6724電纜, 低煙無鹵電纜, LSZH電纜, 低壓電纜, 鎧裝電纜, 鋼絲鎧裝電纜, 鋁絲鎧裝電纜, 阻燃電纜, 防火電纜, 公共建築電纜, 醫院電纜, 機場電纜, 隧道電纜, 數據中心電纜, 特種電纜, 電力電纜
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British Standard BS5467 specifies the requirements for low voltage armoured cables with thermosetting insulation rated at 600/1000V for fixed installations. These cables feature galvanised steel wire armour (SWA) for multi-core configurations and non-magnetic aluminium wire armour (AWA) for single-core applications. The standard encompasses cables with 1 to 48 cores, utilizing either plain annealed stranded copper (Class 2) or solid aluminium (Class 1) conductors per BS 6360/IEC 60228. The cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation ensures stable operation at maximum conductor temperatures of 90°C continuous and 250°C during short-circuit conditions.
Technical Department
on22/12/2025

What is BS5467 Cable?

BS5467 cable, BS5467 armoured cable, BS5467 SWA cable, SWA power cable, XLPE armoured cable, 0.6/1kV cable, low voltage armoured cable, steel wire armoured cable, AWA cable, underground burial cable, direct burial power cable, industrial power cable, British Standard cable, IEC 60502-1, BASEC approved, thermosetting insulation cable, PVC sheathed cable, UV resistant cable, mechanical protection cable, mains distribution cable, 3 core armoured cable, 4 core armoured cable, multi-core power cable, copper conductor cable, BS5467 cable specifications, BS5467 current rating, cable for mining, construction site cable, infrastructure cable, outdoor installation cable, BS5467電纜, 鋼絲鎧裝電纜, XLPE電纜, 低壓電力電纜, 直埋電纜, 工業電纜, 安徽飛純電纜, 特種電纜