Cu/XLPE/Lszh/Swa/Lszh, Power Cable, 0.6/1 Kv (BS 6724)

APPLICATION

SWA Cable – power and auxiliary control cables for use in power networks, underground, outdoor and indoor applications and for use in cable ducting. For installation where fire, smoke emission and toxic fumes create a potential threat to life and equipment.

CONSTRUCTION

Conductor
Class 2 stranded copper conductor according to BS EN 60228 (previously BS 6360)
Insulation
XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) Type GP8 according to BS 7655
Bedding
LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) Type LTS1 according to BS 7655
Armour
SWA (Steel Wire Armour)
Sheath
LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) Type LTS1 according to BS 7655

CHARACTERISTICS
Voltage Rating (Uo/U)
600/1000V
Temperature Rating
Fixed installation: -20° C to +90° C
Minimum Bending Radius
1.5mm2 to 16mm2 – Fixed: 6 x overall diameter
25mm2 and above – Fixed: 8 x overall diameter

Core Identification
2 core: Brown Blue
3 core: Brown Black Grey
4 core: Brown Blue Black Grey
5 core: Green/Yellow Brown Blue Black Grey
Alternative Core Identification:
White cores with Black numbers
Sheath Colour
Black