3 Core 2.5mm SWA Cable Cut per Metre
H6943X XLPE Insulated Steel Wire Armoured Cable
3 Core 2.5mm SWA Cable Cut per Metre provides a durable and flexible solution for fixed power installations where mechanical protection is required. Order the quantity needed and receive one continuous cable length, helping reduce unnecessary waste and avoid purchasing a complete drum.
This cable may be supplied by either Doncaster Cables or UK Cables, depending on current stock availability. Both manufacturers provide an equivalent 3 core 2.5mm H6943X cable manufactured to BS 5467, ensuring dependable quality and performance.
Key Features
- 3 core 2.5mm² steel wire armoured cable
- Sold by the metre in one continuous length
- Manufactured to BS 5467
- 600/1000V voltage rating
- Class 2 stranded plain annealed copper conductors
- XLPE thermosetting insulation
- Galvanised steel wire armour for mechanical protection
- Durable black PVC outer sheath
- Brown, black and grey insulated cores
- Maximum conductor operating temperature of 90°C
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor fixed installations
- Supplied by Doncaster Cables or UK Cables, subject to availability
XLPE Insulation and SWA Protection
The XLPE insulation provides excellent thermal performance, allowing the conductor to operate at temperatures up to 90°C under normal conditions. Galvanised steel wire armour surrounds the insulated cores, providing resistance against impact and other mechanical stresses encountered during installation and service.
A tough black PVC outer sheath completes the cable construction and provides additional protection against moisture, abrasion and general environmental exposure.
Suitable Applications
This 2.5mm 3 core armoured cable is suitable for fixed power distribution in domestic, commercial and industrial installations. Subject to the installation design and applicable wiring regulations, it can be installed:
- Indoors or outdoors
- Clipped directly to suitable surfaces
- On cable trays or ladders
- Inside suitable ducts
- Embedded in concrete where appropriately protected
- Underground with the correct installation method and depth
Cut-to-Length Armoured Cable
The 3 Core 2.5mm SWA Cable Cut per Metre option allows you to purchase a length suited to the installation. Enter the required number of metres as the order quantity, and the cable will normally be supplied as one continuous length.
For example, selecting a quantity of 20 will provide one continuous 20-metre cable length. As this product is cut specifically to order, please check the required length carefully before purchasing.
Installation Information
- Nominal conductor size: 2.5mm²
- Number of cores: 3
- Core identification: Brown, black and grey
- Rated voltage: 600/1000V
- Standard: BS 5467
- Conductor standard: BS EN 60228
- Conductor construction: Class 2 stranded copper
- Insulation material: XLPE
- Armour material: Galvanised steel wire
- Outer sheath: Black PVC
- Maximum operating temperature: 90°C
Current-carrying capacity, voltage drop, gland selection and installation method must be confirmed by the installer in accordance with BS 7671 and the relevant manufacturer’s technical information.
