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Benefits of AWA/SWA armoured cables
POWERHARD® is the best cable choice. Aluminium (AWA) & Steel Wire (SWA) Armoured Cables are engineered for power installations requiring mechanical protection. The armour provides additional protection where mechanical stress may damage the cable, such as direct burial, outdoors or underground.
Typical applications of ARMOURED CABLES
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AWA/SWA armoured cables for industrial facilities
Armoured power cables (Aluminium wire armour (AWA) or steel wire armoured (SWA) prevent induced currents while providing mechanical protection against stress, impacts, and high pulling loads—ideal for direct burial, outdoor, and underground use, in installations with presence of rodents.. Their aluminum/steel armour ensures reliable high-performance power transmission in harsh industrial environments like plants and refineries, where durability and uninterrupted operation are essential.
AWA/SWA armoured cables for construction
AWA/SWA armoured cables provide robust power solutions for construction sites, where mechanical protection and safety are paramount. Their steel/aluminum armour withstands heavy loads, impacts, and harsh conditions—ideal for temporary power, site lighting, and equipment wiring, in installations with presence of rodents. Compliant with construction safety standards, they ensure reliable, durable performance in demanding building environments.
AWA/SWA armoured cables for outdoor lighting
AWA/SWA armoured cables are ideal for outdoor lighting installations, offering superior protection against weather, UV exposure, rodents, and mechanical damage. Their robust steel/aluminum armour ensures long-term durability for streetlights, and perimeter illumination. They deliver safe, reliable power in exposed environments while meeting international electrical standards.
AWA/SWA armoured cables for underground installations
AWA/SWA armoured cables are engineered for underground installations, providing robust protection against mechanical stress, rodent damage, and high pulling loads during direct burial. Their aluminium/steel armour ensures reliable power transmission in harsh conditions, making them ideal for industrial plants, refineries, and infrastructure projects where durability and uninterrupted performance are critical.
AWA/SWA armoured cables for power generation facilities
AWA/SWA armoured cables deliver robust power transmission in power plants, engineered to withstand extreme mechanical stress, high temperatures, and corrosive environments. Their steel/aluminium armour ensures mechanical and rodent protection for underground or exposed runs, guaranteeing uninterrupted supply in turbines, substations, and critical generation infrastructure where reliability is non-negotiable.
AWA/SWA armoured cables for marine application
Bureau Veritas-certified AWA/SWA armoured cables are engineered for harsh marine environments, offering superior corrosion resistance, mechanical protection, and fire performance. Their steel/aluminium armour ensures reliable power transmission for shipboard systems, and port infrastructure where safety and durability are critical.
AWA/SWA armoured cables for transportation hubs
Aluminium wire armour (AWA) or steel wire armoured (SWA) cables provide robust power solutions for transportation hubs. They provide mechanical and rodent protection for direct burial, outdoor, and underground installations in airports, rail terminals, ports, and similar locations.
Industrial facilities
AWA/SWA armoured cables for industrial facilities
Armoured power cables (Aluminium wire armour (AWA) or steel wire armoured (SWA) prevent induced currents while providing mechanical protection against stress, impacts, and high pulling loads—ideal for direct burial, outdoor, and underground use, in installations with presence of rodents.. Their aluminum/steel armour ensures reliable high-performance power transmission in harsh industrial environments like plants and refineries, where durability and uninterrupted operation are essential.
Construction
AWA/SWA armoured cables for construction
AWA/SWA armoured cables provide robust power solutions for construction sites, where mechanical protection and safety are paramount. Their steel/aluminum armour withstands heavy loads, impacts, and harsh conditions—ideal for temporary power, site lighting, and equipment wiring, in installations with presence of rodents. Compliant with construction safety standards, they ensure reliable, durable performance in demanding building environments.
Outdoor lighting
AWA/SWA armoured cables for outdoor lighting
AWA/SWA armoured cables are ideal for outdoor lighting installations, offering superior protection against weather, UV exposure, rodents, and mechanical damage. Their robust steel/aluminum armour ensures long-term durability for streetlights, and perimeter illumination. They deliver safe, reliable power in exposed environments while meeting international electrical standards.
Underground installations
AWA/SWA armoured cables for underground installations
AWA/SWA armoured cables are engineered for underground installations, providing robust protection against mechanical stress, rodent damage, and high pulling loads during direct burial. Their aluminium/steel armour ensures reliable power transmission in harsh conditions, making them ideal for industrial plants, refineries, and infrastructure projects where durability and uninterrupted performance are critical.
Power Generation Facilities
AWA/SWA armoured cables for power generation facilities
AWA/SWA armoured cables deliver robust power transmission in power plants, engineered to withstand extreme mechanical stress, high temperatures, and corrosive environments. Their steel/aluminium armour ensures mechanical and rodent protection for underground or exposed runs, guaranteeing uninterrupted supply in turbines, substations, and critical generation infrastructure where reliability is non-negotiable.
Marine applications
AWA/SWA armoured cables for marine application
Bureau Veritas-certified AWA/SWA armoured cables are engineered for harsh marine environments, offering superior corrosion resistance, mechanical protection, and fire performance. Their steel/aluminium armour ensures reliable power transmission for shipboard systems, and port infrastructure where safety and durability are critical.
Transportation hubs
AWA/SWA armoured cables for transportation hubs
Aluminium wire armour (AWA) or steel wire armoured (SWA) cables provide robust power solutions for transportation hubs. They provide mechanical and rodent protection for direct burial, outdoor, and underground installations in airports, rail terminals, ports, and similar locations.
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Why choose POWERHARD® AWA/SWA armoured cables?
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Protection against mechanical stress, impacts, crushing
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Enhanced Mechanical Protection
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Versatility and durability for fixed armoured installations
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Armoured cables FAQS (Frequent asked questions)
Commonly known as SWA cable, the steel wire armoured cable is one that has a protective layer of metal around it. The purpose of this cable together with the shielding layer is to improve performance against interference by providing shielding protection, as well as to increase the durability of the mechanical protection, including tensile strength and compressive strength.
SWA (steel wire armoured cables) are commonly used in underground systems, power grids and outdoor lighting installations. The steel wire armour makes it suitable for direct burial and for locations where high durability is required.
Armoured SWA cable offers several unique advantages. First, SWA cables are very resistant to wear and tear, as the shielding material is hard enough to protect the inner cable from damage. Second, these cables ensure good stability in power transmission. Third, SWA power cables have advanced mechanical properties. Therefore, they are ideal for environments with extreme weather conditions, where cables can be easily damaged by machinery, and in areas with a high presence of radio frequencies.
First, prepare the junction box where the cable will be installed. Secondly, determine the exact length of shielded electrical cable you will need to successfully complete the installation. Once you have established the appropriate length, cut the cable to the required length. Next, install the cylindrical anti-short-circuit sheathing at the junction between the shielded cable and the cable inside the junction box. Next, connect the connector to the cable and finally attach it to the junction box to complete the wiring process.
Armoured cables are designed with several mechanical protection properties that make them suitable for challenging environments. These cables are impact and abrasion resistant, resistant to rodents, water and high temperature. These properties make armoured cables a reliable choice for various applications, including industrial, commercial, and outdoor installations.
The armouring of a cable usually influences its flexibility. Even so, Top Cable’s range of armoured cables have a flexible class 5 conductor, ensuring ease of installation in more complex layouts.
Yes, there are different types of armoured cables designed for various applications. The main types include:
1. Steel and aluminium Wire Armoured (SWA/AWA) PV Cable: This is commonly used for underground installations and in environments where mechanical protection is needed. It is robust and suitable for power distribution. (like POWERHARD® M RVhMVh-K AWA/SWA)
2. Armoured Flexible Cables: These cables are designed for applications requiring flexibility, such as in machinery or portable equipment. They often have a more flexible armouring material (like POWERHARD® M RVhMVh-K).
3. Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Armoured Cables: These cables are used in environments where low smoke and low toxicity are essential, such as in public buildings and transportation systems (like TOXFREE® RZ1MZ1-K).
Each type of armoured cable is tailored to meet specific environmental conditions, mechanical stresses, and safety requirements, ensuring optimal performance for its intended use.
