APPLICATION

SWA Cable – power and auxiliary control cables for use in power networks, underground, outdoor and indoor applications and for use in cable ducting. For installation where fire, smoke emission and toxic fumes create a potential threat to life and equipment.

CABLE STANDARDS

BS 6724, BS EN/IEC 60502-1, BS EN/IEC 60754-1 and 2, BS EN 50267-2-1 and 2, BS EN/IEC 61034-1, BS EN/IEC, 60332-1-2, BS EN/IEC 60332-3-24.

CONSTRUCTION

Conductor

Class 2 stranded copper conductor according to BS EN 60228 (previously BS 6360)

Insulation

XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) Type GP8 according to BS 7655

Bedding

LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) Type LTS1 according to BS 7655

Armour

SWA (Steel Wire Armour)

CHARACTERISTICS

Voltage Rating (Uo/U)

600/1000V

Temperature Rating

Fixed installation: -20°C to +90°C

Minimum Bending Radius

1.5mm2 to 16mm2 - Fixed: 6 x overall diameter

25mm2 and above - Fixed: 8 x overall diameter

Core Identification

2 core: Brown Blue

3 core: Brown Black Grey

4 core: Brown Blue Black Grey

5 core: Green/Yellow Brown Blue Black Grey

Alternative Core Identification:

White cores with Black numbers

Sheath Colour

Black