Cleveland Cable is the UK’s largest supplier of steel wire armoured (SWA) and aluminium wire armoured (AWA) cables. We offer a comprehensive range of low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) armoured cables manufactured to British and IEC Standards, suitable for industrial and commercial applications.
BS5467 PVC Armoured Cables – BASEC Approved
BS 5467:2016 specifies general requirements for mains and control cables used in various power distribution systems.
- Voltage rating: 600/1000V
- Conductor options: Plain annealed stranded copper or solid aluminium Single-core, two-core, three-core, four-core, five-core and up to 48 core for auxilary control cables
- XLPE-insulated and PVC-sheathed for durability and reliability
- Armoured for mechanical protection, suitable for underground, outdoor, and indoor installations
BS5467 Standard Cable Construction
- Conductor: Plain annealed stranded copper (Class 2) – BS EN 60228, Aluminium (Class 1)
- Core insulation: XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene)
- Inner sheath: PVC
- Armour: Galvanised steel wire armour (SWA) or aluminium wire armour (AWA)
- Outer sheath: PVC (Type 9 compound)
- Core identification: Colour-coded or number-coded
Applications – Where BS5467 Cables Are Used
- Power stations and power distribution networks
- Mass transit systems, underground passenger transport, and airports
- Hotels, hospitals, and high-rise buildings
- Petrochemical plants and industrial facilities
- Underground, outdoor, and indoor applications
- Cable ducting where mechanical protection is required
BS5467 Cable Range
We supply BS5467 low voltage XLPE armoured cables in a wide range of conductor sizes:
- Single core: 50mm² – 1000mm²
- 2 cores: 1.5mm² – 400mm²
- 3 cores: 1.5mm² – 400mm²
- 4 core: 1.5mm² – 400mm²
- 5 core: 1.5mm² – 240mm²
- 7 core: 1.5mm² – 16mm²
- 10 core: 1.5mm² – 2.5mm²
- 12,19 & 27 core: 1.5mm² – 4mm²
- 37 & 48 core: 1.5mm² – 2.5mm²
For specific sizing and availability, contact Cleveland Cable for expert guidance.
Technical Properties of BS5467 Cables
- Voltage rating: 600/1000V
- Flame retardant: Complies with BS EN 60332-1-2 (CPR Compliant)
- Maximum conductor operating temperature: 90°C
- Maximum short-circuit conductor temperature: 250°C
- UV resistant for outdoor applications
- Installation temperature range: 0°C to 80°C
- Bending radius: Minimum 8D (as per manufacturer specifications)
Core Identification
- Single Core: Brown or Blue
- 2 core: Brown, Blue
- 3 core: Brown, Black, Grey, Blue or Green/Yellow
- 4 core: Brown, Black, Grey, Blue
- 5 core: Brown, Black, Grey, Blue, Green/Yellow
- 7 to 48 cores: White with printed numbers
Speak with a Cleveland Cable sales specialist for detailed technical data sheets or expert advice.
Why Choose Cleveland Cable?
- UK’s largest stockist of fire-resistant power cables
- High-quality, British and European Standard-certified products
- Competitive prices with fast UK & International delivery
- Expert technical support for your cable requirements
- In-house BSI testing lab ensuring premium quality control
- BASEC approved