Armoured / SWA Cable

An armoured cable is an electrical cable that includes a protective outer layer. These cables are built for demanding environments, particularly industrial locations where cables need extra protection. The protective covering keeps the electrical wires safe from physical impacts, stops water from getting in, and prevents deterioration when buried underground.

SWA cable, which stands for steel wire armoured cable, is one specific type of armoured cable. It uses steel wires surrounding the inner electrical cables as its protective layer. These cables are particularly useful for running power across short overhead distances, up vertical surfaces, or connecting power to garden sheds and other outside buildings.

The key technical difference lies in their levels of protection:

• Armoured cables defend against physical impacts, water and underground corrosion

• SWA cables provide enhanced physical protection through their steel wire construction

Both types are essential in electrical installations where standard wiring would be unsafe. The installation location and required level of protection determine which type should be used.

When durability meets power distribution, Armoured/SWA Cable stands as your go-to solution for underground and industrial installations. As part of our extensive Cable & Cable Installations range, we understand that professional electrical projects demand versatile solutions. Our comprehensive Electrical Cabling selection includes everything from standard Twin & Earth Core and 3 Core & Earth Cable for domestic work to specialized applications.

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Don't let challenging environments compromise your installations and discover how our armoured cable solutions can protect your next project.