4mm² 5 Core PVC SWA XLPE Armoured Cable Distribution

Professional-Grade Power Distribution for Demanding Environments

The 4mm² 5 Core PVC SWA XLPE Armoured Cable is engineered for applications where ordinary cables simply won't survive. Containing five cores (Brown, Black, Grey, Blue & Green/Yellow), with the Green/Yellow core serving as a dedicated earth cable, this cable eliminates the need to rely solely on the steel wire armour for earthing, providing superior safety and compliance in three-phase electrical systems.

Mechanical Protection That Truly Matters

The galvanized steel wire armour provides robust mechanical protection, shielding the cable from external forces including pressure, impact, and abrasion. With a 36A current rating, this cable delivers reliable power across outdoor, underground, and industrial environments without compromising on durability. The steel wire armour isn't just defensive—it means the cable can handle higher pulling loads, making installations faster and more efficient even in challenging site conditions.

Built for Underground and Outdoor Reliability

SWA cables are particularly well-suited for underground installations, where they are buried directly in the ground, with the steel wire armouring providing effective protection against soil pressure, moisture ingress, and mechanical damage, ensuring the integrity and longevity of the underground electrical infrastructure. Unlike standard cables, this 4mm² core doesn't require additional conduit protection for direct burial. The Stranded Wire Armours (SWA) render the cable suitable for outdoor and underground use.

Superior Insulation for Temperature Extremes

The cable comprises stranded copper conductors, XLPE insulation (cross-linked polyethylene), a PVC bedding layer, galvanized steel wire armor applied for mechanical protection, and a PVC outer sheath. With XLPE insulation, the cable withstands higher temperatures while maintaining stable electrical performance. This combination provides exceptional resistance to moisture, chemicals, and UV exposure—critical in exposed installations.

Versatile Applications Across Industries

This cable is suitable for use in corrosive environments such as outdoors, in factories and warehouses. Whether you're connecting renewable energy systems (such as solar panel distribution to the grid), powering industrial machinery, securing temporary construction site power supplies, or running underground feeds to outbuildings, this cable performs reliably. Core applications for SWA cables focus on environments requiring resistance to significant tensile forces or impacts: such as vertical cabling in underground mines (resisting tension from its own weight), power supply for port cranes (withstanding frequent vibrations and mechanical shocks), and underground direct burial projects exceeding 1 meter depth (resisting soil pressure and construction damage).

Long-Term Durability and Low Maintenance

Armoured cables have a long lifespan due to the durability of the cables, lasting up to 20 to 50 years. Armored cables significantly reduce maintenance and repair costs, with their durable construction ensuring they withstand physical damage, moisture, and corrosion. Over its lifetime, this investment typically pays for itself through reduced downtime and repair expenses.

Standards Compliance You Can Trust

This cable conforms to British Standard BS5467 for low-voltage armoured power cables, ensuring it meets stringent safety and performance requirements for electricity distribution. Proper installation requires appropriate cable glands and cleats to maintain mechanical protection and proper earthing continuity.

Choose this 4mm² 5 Core PVC SWA XLPE Armoured Cable when durability, safety, and long-term reliability are non-negotiable.