Buy PVC Armoured Cable SWA & AWA – BS 5467 Low Voltage Cable – UK’s Largest Supplier

Buy PVC Armoured Cable SWA & AWA – BS 5467 Low Voltage Cable – UK’s Largest Supplier

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

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