BS 6346 PVC Insulation SWA Armored Power Cable
Product Overview
These cables are used for electricity supply in low voltage installation systems. They are suitable for installation indoors and outdoors, in cable ducts, underground, in power and switching stations, local energy distributions, and industrial plants, where there is no risk of mechanical damage. The lead sheath brings an enhanced resistance to aromatic hydrocarbons.
Standards: BS 6346, AS/NZS 5000.1, AS/NZS 5000.2
Production Range:
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Rated Voltage U0/U(Um) (kV): 0.6/1 (1.2)
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No. of cores: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 3+1, 4+1, 3+2
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Nominal cross-section (mm²): 1.5~630
Features & Benefits
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Insulation: XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) rated at 90°C. (Note: The product title references PVC insulation; the source specification states XLPE insulation. Please confirm the required insulation type at the time of ordering.)
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SWA Armour: Galvanized steel wire armour provides excellent mechanical protection.
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Versatile Installation: Suitable for indoor, outdoor, cable ducts, underground, power stations, and industrial plants.
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Enhanced Chemical Resistance: Lead sheath offers enhanced resistance to aromatic hydrocarbons.
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Flexible Conductor Options: Plain circular, compacted, or shaped stranded copper or aluminium conductor.
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Custom Sheathing: Special PVC types such as Fire Retardant, Anti-Termite, Anti-Rodent, Sunlight Resistant, and Oil Resistant are available on request. LLDPE, MDPE, HDPE, LSZH, and CPE also available on request.
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Standard Compliant: BS 6346, AS/NZS 5000.1, AS/NZS 5000.2.
Typical Applications
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Low voltage electricity supply
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Indoor and outdoor installations
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Cable ducts and underground laying
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Power and switching stations
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Local energy distributions
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Industrial plants
Construction
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Conductor Shape: RE = circular solid, CC = compacted circular stranded, SM = sector shaped stranded
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Conductors: Plain circular, compacted, or shaped stranded copper or aluminium conductor
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Insulation: XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) rated at 90°C
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Assembly / Inner Sheath: Two, three, or four insulated conductors are laid-up together with non-hygroscopic fillers and the assembly is bedded with an extruded layer of PVC. In case of non-armoured cables, this layer may be omitted.
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Armour: Aluminium/galvanized steel wires; single core cables shall be aluminium wire armour. Aluminium/steel tapes applied helically over the bedding of multi-core cables.
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Outer Sheath: Extruded PVC Type ST2 as per IEC 60502-1 or Type 9 as BS 6346/5467. Special PVC sheathing materials available on request. LLDPE, MDPE, HDPE, LSZH, and CPE available on request.
Technical Specifications
Electrical & Thermal Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
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| Rated Voltage U0/U(Um) | 0.6/1 (1.2) kV |
| Insulation Rated Temperature | 90°C |
| Conductor Material | Copper or Aluminium |
| Armour | Galvanized Steel Wire (Aluminium for single core) |
| Outer Sheath | PVC Type ST2 or Type 9 |
Parameter Table – SWA (4 Core)
| Type | Nominal Section Area (mm²) | Conductor Diameter (mm) | Nominal Thickness of Insulation (mm) | Diameter of Steel Wire (mm) | Nominal Sheath Thickness (mm) | Approx. Overall Diameter (mm) | Approx. Weight Cu (kg/km) | Approx. Weight Al (kg/km) | Max. DC Resistance 20°C Cu (Ω/km) | Max. DC Resistance 20°C Al (Ω/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWA | 4×1.5 RE | 1.38 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 13.2 | 430 | – | 12.1 | – |
| SWA | 4×2.5 RE | 1.78 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 14.2 | 502 | 440 | 7.41 | 12.1 |
| SWA | 4×4 RE | 2.24 | 1.0 | 1.25 | 1.8 | 16.3 | 774 | 674 | 4.61 | 7.41 |
| SWA | 4×6 RE | 2.76 | 1.0 | 1.25 | 1.8 | 17.5 | 927 | 778 | 3.08 | 4.61 |
| SWA | 4×10 CC | 3.8 | 1.0 | 1.25 | 1.8 | 20.0 | 1215 | 972 | 1.83 | 3.08 |
| SWA | 4×16 CC | 4.8 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 22.4 | 1679 | 1290 | 1.15 | 1.91 |
| SWA | 4×25 CC | 6.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 26.3 | 2240 | 1632 | 0.727 | 1.20 |
| SWA | 4×35 CC | 7.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 28.8 | 2744 | 1897 | 0.524 | 0.868 |
| SWA | 4×50 SM | 8.0 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 30.0 | 3485 | 2301 | 0.387 | 0.641 |
| SWA | 4×70 SM | 9.5 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 34.8 | 4565 | 2883 | 0.268 | 0.443 |
| SWA | 4×95 SM | 11.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 39.1 | 6241 | 3935 | 0.193 | 0.320 |
| SWA | 4×120 SM | 12.4 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 41.8 | 7352 | 4436 | 0.153 | 0.253 |
| SWA | 4×150 SM | 13.8 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 46.9 | 8964 | 5300 | 0.124 | 0.206 |
| SWA | 4×185 SM | 15.4 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 52.5 | 10804 | 6268 | 0.0991 | 0.164 |
| SWA | 4×240 SM | 17.5 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 57.5 | 13432 | 7525 | 0.0754 | 0.125 |
| SWA | 4×300 SM | 19.6 | 2.4 | 3.15 | 3.2 | 63.2 | 17056 | 9642 | 0.0601 | 0.100 |
Note: RE = circular solid, CC = compacted circular stranded, SM = sector shaped stranded.
All values are nominal as provided in the source specification. Actual dimensions and weights may vary within standard manufacturing tolerances. “–” indicates data not provided in the source specification.
Standards & Compliance
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BS 6346
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AS/NZS 5000.1
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AS/NZS 5000.2
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IEC 60502-1 (sheath type)
Ordering Information
To request a quote or place an order, please provide the following information:
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Product Type: BS 6346 PVC Insulation SWA Armored Power Cable
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Voltage Rating: 0.6/1 kV
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Number of Cores and Cross-Section: e.g., 4×4 mm², 4×25 mm², 4×300 mm²
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Conductor Material: Copper or Aluminium
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Conductor Shape: RE, CC, or SM
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Insulation: XLPE (90°C) — please confirm if PVC is required
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Armour: Galvanized Steel Wire (Aluminium for single core)
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Outer Sheath: PVC Type ST2 or Type 9 (special materials on request)
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Quantity: Total length in meters