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.

on04/01/2026

What are Armoured Cables SWA & AWA?

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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.

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on22/12/2025

What is BS5467 Cable?

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