16mm 4 Core SWA XLPE Armoured Cable Sold By The Metre

Professional-Grade 16mm 4 Core SWA XLPE Cable for Demanding Installations

When reliability and durability matter most, 16mm 4 Core SWA XLPE Armoured Cable delivers the mechanical protection and electrical performance you need. This robust and durable cable consists of a Black PVC Sheath, XLPE insulation, copper conductors, and steel wire armouring, making it the industry standard for high-risk environments where standard cables simply won't survive.

Built for Impact, Designed for Permanence

The steel wire armour makes SWA cables highly resistant to crushing, impact, and external damage, making them ideal for underground installations and heavy-duty environments. The steel wire armour provides added strength, enabling the cable to withstand higher pulling loads during installation—critical when running cable through difficult terrain or requiring secure tensile strength.

The XLPE insulation offers excellent resistance to various fluids and chemicals, with good heat stability, ensuring reliable performance even in demanding environments. This combination means your installation stays protected whether facing temperature extremes, chemical exposure, moisture, or mechanical stress.

Versatile Applications Across Every Sector

This cable is suitable for use in the Railway and Transport industry, underneath roads powering buildings, Industrial networks such as power plants and factories, Within cable ducting and the roofs of warehouses, and for Large/Fast EV Chargers. Whether you're installing a solar grid connection, powering industrial equipment, or running outdoor lighting systems, this 4-core configuration handles three-phase circuits and earth connections with ease.

Direct Burial Installation Made Simple

This cable protects the cores inside the cable which makes it suitable for direct burial into the ground. This cable is perfect for direct burial underground, eliminating the need for expensive protective conduits. The cable is armoured, providing protection from damage whilst being buried for added peace of mind. No separate ducting required—the steel wire armour provides complete mechanical safeguard against crushing forces, soil pressure, and accidental excavation damage.

Superior Specification Details

Overall Diameter: 23.4mm, Current rating: 94 Amp (Clipped Direct), Conductors: Stranded copper, Insulation: XLPE, Core identification: 4 core (Brown, Black, Grey & Blue), Bedding: PVC, Armour/Protection: SWA (Steel wire armour), Sheath/Jacket: PVC. Multi-core SWA cables are produced according to BS 5467 – widely used in the UK, as well as international projects adhering to British standards.

Long-Term Durability You Can Count On

SWA cables are built for long-term use, even in harsh environments such as moisture, corrosion, and high mechanical stress, reducing maintenance costs and ensuring stable operation. Built to last, SWA cables can withstand years of use with minimal maintenance. This is an investment in infrastructure that won't let you down.

Why 16mm 4 Core Specifically?

The 16mm cross-sectional area delivers a 94-amp rating, making it suitable for medium to high-demand applications where you need genuine power transmission capacity. The four-core design is engineered for three-phase systems with protective earth, giving you complete flexibility for commercial and industrial power distribution without upgrade limitations.

Cut to Your Exact Requirements

If you need a 25m coil of 16mm 4 core steel wire armoured cable, you would simply enter 25 into the quantity box—we supply by the metre so you pay for exactly what you need, nothing more.

When you require a cable that combines uncompromising protection, proven durability, and standards-compliant construction, 16mm 4 Core SWA XLPE Armoured Cable is the specification you can trust across decades of operation.