2.5mm 12 Core SWA XLPE Armoured Cable Sold Per Metre

Multi-Core Control & Distribution for Industrial Applications

The 2.5mm 12 Core SWA XLPE Armoured Cable is engineered for demanding control networks, warehouse installations, and factory environments where multiple circuit runs must be distributed through a single, robust cable. The 12 conductors provide flexibility in circuit configuration—ideal for large-scale electrical systems, complex control circuits, or situations where space constraints make bundling individual cables impractical.

Heavy-Duty Construction Built for Real-World Conditions

This cable combines proven components designed for longevity in harsh environments. The galvanised steel wire armour protects against mechanical impact, crushing forces, and potential damage from heavy machinery, construction activity, or ground movement. XLPE insulation delivers superior thermal stability (operating to 90°C) compared to standard PVC alternatives, while the hard-wearing PVC outer sheath resists moisture, chemicals, and UV exposure. Together, these layers create a cable that handles temperature extremes, vibration, and ongoing environmental stress without degradation.

Direct Burial and External Installation Capability

Approved to BS5467 standards for 600/1000V systems, this cable is purpose-built for underground trenches, direct burial in free-draining soil, and fixed outdoor mounting using cable cleats. The steel wire armour eliminates vulnerability to rodent damage, accidental excavation, and the kind of site hazards that compromise unarmoured cables. Whether installed underground, clipped to external walls, or run through cable ducts, the mechanical protection is consistent and reliable.

Practical Advantages for Installation & Performance

The steel wire armour serves as an additional circuit protective conductor (CPC), meaning you gain grounding capability without requiring separate earth conductors in every circuit—a significant space-saving advantage in multi-core applications. Higher pulling loads during installation make this cable suitable for dispensing from cable drums on active job sites. The 2.5mm conductor cross-section is sized for 16A radial circuits and 32A ring mains applications, making it the standard choice for larger control networks and distributed power systems that would overwhelm smaller gauge cables.

When This Cable Makes Sense

Specify this cable where you need coordinated control or power distribution across multiple circuits, where a single installation point must serve multiple loads, or where mechanical protection is non-negotiable. Common installations include large warehouse and factory control systems, outdoor distribution networks, garden features and structures requiring mains power, solar array interconnection to the grid, and any fixed installation where unarmoured cable would be exposed to site damage, moisture, or environmental hazards.

Available per metre, allowing you to purchase exactly the length required for your project without waste.