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Armored Cable (SWA)

Heavy-Duty Steel Wire Armored (SWA) Cable (Mains Supply / Industrial Grade)
Protect your high-voltage power lines with our industrial-grade Steel Wire Armored (SWA) cable. Built for subterranean mains supply and harsh exterior environments, it features a robust layer of galvanized steel wire armor sandwiched between flame-retardant PVC layers. With 99.9% pure copper conductors and XLPE insulation, it delivers maximum power with ultimate mechanical protection against impacts, crushing, and rodent damage.

Heavy-duty mechanical-protection steel wire armored (SWA) mains cable
Secure your high-voltage power networks against underground shifts, mechanical impacts, and environmental damage with our Premium Steel Wire Armored (SWA) Cable. Often referred to simply as armored cable or mains supply cable, this multi-core powerhouse is the industry standard for safe external power distribution, sub-mains installations, and direct-burial underground electrical links.
Ultimate mechanical shield with galvanized steel wire
The standout engineering feature of this cable is its robust protective layer of galvanized steel wire armor wrapped tightly around the inner cores. This heavy metal matrix creates a physical shield that allows the cable to withstand high pulling tensions, extreme crushing forces, and accidental punctures from digging tools. It also prevents subterranean pests like gophers and rats from chewing through live lines, making it fully safe for direct burial in soil without requiring expensive extra concrete conduits.
Superior XLPE insulation and fire-retardant jacket
To handle heavy industrial electrical loads without performance loss, the copper conductors are wrapped in advanced Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation. XLPE provides outstanding thermal stability, allowing the cable to operate at higher running temperatures than standard PVC wires without degrading. The entire assembly is sealed inside a thick, UV-stabilized, flame-retardant PVC outer sheath that resists moisture, chemical corrosion, and sunlight degradation.
Product features
  • Galvanized Armor Matrix: Built-in steel wire wrap offers unmatched defense against crushing, mechanical impacts, and structural shifts.
  • 99.9% Pure Copper Cores: Maximizes current delivery over long distances while minimizing voltage drops and power waste.
  • Direct-Burial Rated: Engineered for safe installation directly underground, outdoors, or in wet trenches without separate conduit piping.
  • XLPE Insulation: High thermal performance prevents short circuits during continuous high-amperage power spikes.
Technical specifications
  • Cable Type: Steel Wire Armored (SWA) Multi-Core Power Cable
  • Conductor Material: 99.9% Pure Stranded Annealed Copper (Class 2)
  • Insulation Type: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
  • Bedding & Sheath Material: Flame-Retardant, UV-Resistant PVC Compound
  • Voltage Grade: 600V / 1000V AC (Low Voltage Mains Rating)
  • Application: Best suited for underground power grids, street lighting networks, factory sub-main distribution boards, outdoor garden lighting installations, and heavy industrial machinery hookups.
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