{"product_id":"swa-armoured-cable-per-metre","title":"SWA Armoured Cable Per Metre | BS5467 Steel Wire Armoured Cable","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSWA Armoured Cable Per Metre | BS5467 Steel Wire Armoured Cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteel Wire Armoured (SWA) cable to BS5467, suitable for direct burial, underground ducting, and surface-mounted installations where mechanical protection is required. Commonly used for mains power supply to air conditioning condensing units, heat pump outdoor units, VRF\/VRV systems and refrigeration plant. Priced and supplied per metre — cut to your required length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut to your required length.\u003c\/strong\u003e Enter the number of metres required in the quantity box. Orders are supplied as one continuous length wherever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBS5467 \/ BS EN 60502-1 compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e600\/1000V rated (Uo\/U)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLPE insulated conductors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack PVC outer sheath — UV resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanised steel wire armour (SWA) for mechanical protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for direct burial and underground duct installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStranded plain annealed copper conductors to BS EN 60228 Class 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 3 Core and 4 Core configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold per metre — specify your required length at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductors\u003c\/strong\u003e — stranded plain annealed copper to BS EN 60228 Class 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedding\u003c\/strong\u003e — PVC inner sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmour\u003c\/strong\u003e — galvanised steel wire armour (SWA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e — black UV-resistant PVC to BS7655\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage rating\u003c\/strong\u003e — 600\/1000V (Uo\/U)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e — BS5467 \/ BS EN 60502-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCores\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCross-section\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Core 4.0mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW511\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600\/1000V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBS5467\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Core 10.0mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.0mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600\/1000V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBS5467\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Core 1.5mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW509\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600\/1000V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBS5467\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Core 2.5mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600\/1000V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBS5467\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMains power supply to air conditioning condensing units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat pump outdoor unit supply cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVRF and VRV system power distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigeration plant and cold room supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir handling units (AHUs) and fan coil units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChillers and commercial cooling equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMS power supplies and control panel feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderground supply to plant rooms and outbuildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal power distribution on commercial and industrial sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect burial installations where mechanical protection is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface-mounted runs in areas subject to mechanical damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWA cable must be terminated using appropriate SWA cable glands to maintain armour earth continuity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor direct burial, minimum cover depth is 500mm under footpaths and 600mm under driveways — refer to BS7671 for full requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe steel wire armour must be bonded to earth at both ends of the cable run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation must be carried out by a qualified electrician in accordance with BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this cable priced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cable is priced and sold per metre. Enter the number of metres required in the quantity box. Orders are supplied as one continuous length wherever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this cable be buried directly in the ground?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. SWA cable is suitable for direct burial. Minimum cover depths apply — refer to BS7671 for guidance. Use of a cable tile or marker tape above the cable is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cable glands do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSWA cable requires appropriate steel wire armour cable glands (BW or CW type, sized to the cable OD). We stock SWA cable glands separately — see our Cable Glands range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this cable suitable for outdoor use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The black UV-resistant PVC outer sheath is suitable for outdoor surface-mounted and buried installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich core configuration do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 Core cable is commonly used for single-phase supplies (Live, Neutral and CPC) or three-phase circuits that do not require a neutral conductor. 4 Core cable is typically used for three-phase plus neutral installations. Always follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions and BS7671.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the minimum order quantity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no minimum order quantity. Enter the exact number of metres required. For very short lengths, please contact us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently ordered alongside SWA cable:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSWA cable glands\u003c\/strong\u003e — BW and CW type, sized to cable OD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrass locknuts and earth tags\u003c\/strong\u003e — for correct armour termination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePVC shrouds\u003c\/strong\u003e — weatherproof protection for outdoor gland terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable cleats\u003c\/strong\u003e — for surface-mounted cable fixing at correct intervals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarning tape\u003c\/strong\u003e — laid above direct-buried cables to BS7671 requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable marker tape\u003c\/strong\u003e — for route identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible conduit\u003c\/strong\u003e — for final connections to equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJunction boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e — IP-rated enclosures for outdoor terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Airconspares.com","offers":[{"title":"3 Core \/ 4.0mm²","offer_id":63888865788281,"sku":"W511","price":3.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Core \/ 10.0mm²","offer_id":63888865821049,"sku":"W512","price":7.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Core \/ 1.5mm²","offer_id":63888865853817,"sku":"W509","price":2.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Core \/ 2.5mm²","offer_id":63888865886585,"sku":"W510","price":3.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0158\/3481\/files\/lszh-low-smoke-zero-halogen-cables.webp?v=1783239693","url":"https:\/\/www.airconspares.com\/products\/swa-armoured-cable-per-metre","provider":"Airconspares.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}