CORE ARMOURED CABLE

What is an SWA Armoured Cable?

Commonly known as SWA cable, the steel wire armoured cable is a power and auxiliary control cable, designed for use in mains supply electricity.  Used for underground systems, cable networks, power networks, outdoor and indoor applications, and cable ducting.  The SWA cable can also be referred to mains cable, power cable, armoured cable and booklet-armoured cable. With copper wiring creating the perfect conductors for the core with a range of types such as 2 core, 3 core and 5 core SWA Cables to name a few.

What does the BS546/ BS6724 stand for?

You will frequently see the term BS5467 or BS6724 when referring to an SWA cable. These phrases mean that the SWA cable meets the British Standards requirements, for both construction and testing.