SWA Armoured Cable 3 Core 16 mm² – Per Metre is a PVC insulated, steel wire armoured and PVC sheathed power cable for demanding fixed electrical installations.
Main features: 3 insulated copper cores; steel wire armour for mechanical protection; PVC bedding and outer sheath; supplied per running metre.
Typical applications: sub-main feeds; outbuilding supplies; industrial power distribution; pump and motor feeds; outdoor distribution.
Installation environments: indoor plant rooms; outdoor cable routes; trenches when installed correctly; industrial and commercial sites.
Benefits: mechanically robust; suitable for harsh routes; neat fixed supply cable; widely stocked in South Africa.
Maintenance considerations: Inspect glands, terminations, earthing continuity and sheath condition during planned maintenance..
Safety notes: Use suitable SWA glands, earth bonding and installation methods; confirm bending radius and current capacity from the datasheet. Current-carrying capacity depends on installation method, ambient temperature, grouping, protection device selection and the applicable wiring code.
Sold per running metre.
Technical Specifications
| Cable Type | PVC/SWA/PVC armoured cable |
|---|---|
| Number Of Cores | 3 Core |
| Cross Sectional Area | 16 mm² |
| Colour | Black outer sheath typical |
| Conductor Material | Copper |
| Insulation Material | PVC |
| Sheath Material | PVC outer sheath with steel wire armour |
| Typical Voltage Rating | 600/1000 V typical, verify supplier datasheet |
| Temperature Range | Typically 0°C to 70°C service temperature, verify supplier datasheet |
| Indoor Use | Yes |
| Outdoor Use | Yes, when correctly glanded and installed |
| Underground Suitability | Yes, when installed in accordance with local regulations and cable protection requirements |
| Uv Resistance | Generally suitable for outdoor use when supplier-approved |
| Approximate Outside Diameter | 14.3 mm approx. |
| Weight Per Metre | 1.536 kg/m approx. |
| Applicable Standard | SANS 1507 commonly applies to PVC/SWA/PVC cables; verify product marking and supplier datasheet |
Pricing note:
SEO note: Buy swa armoured cable 3 core 16 mm² – per metre from Apex Electrical & Solar in Upington. Supplied per running metre for professional electrical installations.
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