5 Core 3 Phase Armoured Cable - XLPE SWA Copper
Product Overview
Low Voltage 0.6/1kV 5-core steel wire armoured cable with XLPE insulation and copper conductors, compliant with IEC 60502-1 and BS 5467 standards.
Key Specifications
Rated Voltage
0.6 kV, 1 kV
Size
16mm 5 Core SWA Cable
Conductor Material
Copper
Insulation Material
XLPE
Working Temperature
90°C
Jacket
PVC
Application
Underground
Type
Low Voltage
Standard
IEC60502
Color
Black
Cable Application
5 Core Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) Cable features a black PVC sheath, XLPE insulation, copper conductors, and steel wire armouring. Designed for mains electricity applications including:
- Underground laying and direct burial
- Power networks and distribution systems
- Incoming mains to residential and commercial buildings
- External and internal power applications
The steel wire armouring provides superior protection against external damage, while the XLPE insulation offers excellent resistance to fluids, chemicals, heat stability, and UV radiation.
Compliance Standards
BS 5467, IEC/EN 60502-1, IEC/EN 60228, Flame Retardant according to IEC/EN 60332-1-2
Technical Parameters
| Nominal cross sectional area (mm²) |
Insulation thickness (mm) |
Steel Wire diameter (mm) |
Sheath thickness (mm) |
Approximate outer diameter (mm) |
Approx. weight (kg/km) |
Max.D.C resistance of conductor(20℃) (Ω/km) |
Current carrying capacity In Air(A) |
Current carrying capacity In Ground(A) |
| 5X2.5 | 0.7 | 1.25 | 1.8 | 17.9 | 645 | 7.41 | 20 | 27 |
| 5X4 | 0.7 | 1.25 | 1.8 | 19.1 | 770 | 4.61 | 26 | 36 |
| 5X6 | 0.7 | 1.25 | 1.8 | 20.5 | 925 | 3.08 | 33 | 45 |
| 5X10 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 24.6 | 1417 | 1.83 | 46 | 60 |
| 5X16 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 27.6 | 1812 | 1.15 | 59 | 77 |
| 5X25 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 32.2 | 2460 | 0.727 | 77 | 98 |
| 5X35 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 2 | 34.1 | 3019 | 0.524 | 95 | 119 |
| 5X50 | 1 | 2 | 2.2 | 39.7 | 4166 | 0.387 | 119 | 144 |
| 5X70 | 1.1 | 2 | 2.3 | 44.9 | 5443 | 0.268 | 151 | 175 |
| 5X95 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 51.3 | 7485 | 0.193 | 186 | 210 |
| 5X120 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 55.9 | 9026 | 0.153 | 217 | 242 |
| 5X150 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 61.4 | 10912 | 0.124 | 245 | 270 |
| 5X185 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 3 | 67.6 | 13119 | 0.0991 | 284 | 305 |
| 5X240 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 74.8 | 16427 | 0.0754 | 336 | 350 |
| 5X300 | 1.8 | 3.15 | 3.5 | 83.2 | 20915 | 0.0601 | 389 | 396 |
Note: RE=circular solid, CC=compacted circular stranded, SM=sector shaped stranded
