What is an Armoured Cable?
In electrical power distribution, armoured cable usually means steel wire armoured cable (SWA) which is a hard-wearing power cable designed for the supply of mains electricity.
It is one of a number of armoured electrical cables – which include 11 kV Cable and 33 kV Cable – and is found in underground systems, power networks and cable ducting.
Armoured Cable Suppliers In South Africa
Aberdare Cables
Address: 1 Corobrik St, Meadowdale, Germiston, 1614, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am
Phone: +27 11 396 8000
Alvern Cables (Pty) Ltd
Address: Cnr Rose Innes & Irene Road 14, Branch Rd, Direhoek, Germiston, 1401, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 7:30 am
Phone: +27 11 822 0900
HELUKABEL
Address: 1052 Schooner Ave, Honeydew, Roodepoort, 2000, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 7 am
Phone: +27 11 462 8752
African Cables (Pty) Ltd
Address: Steel Road, Peacehaven, Vereeniging, 1939, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am
Phone: +27 16 430 6000
Cable Mack CC
Address: 15 Edendale Rd W, Eastleigh, Edenvale, 1609, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 7:30 am
Phone: +27 11 452 0700
Continental Cables
Address: 39 Barium St, Alrode, Alberton, 1451, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am
Phone: +27 11 617 1500
Sijolo Cable
Address: 14 Dippenaar Rd, Noordheuwel, Krugersdorp, 1739, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am
Phone: +27 11 954 0468
Cable Max Cables
Address: 19 Endeavour St, Athlone, Cape Town, 7767, South Africa
Phone: +27 21 691 2412
Aberdare Cables (Pty) Ltd
Address: Stanford Rd, Neave Industrial, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa
Phone: +27 41 405 6000
What is the price of 10mm 4core armoured cable?
Gloster 4 Core Copper Armoured Cable, 10 sq mm
| Conductor Size | Number of Cores | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Sq mm | 4 Core | Rs 170 Per Meter |
| 6 Sq mm | 4 Core | Rs 244 Per Meter |
| 10 Sq mm | 4 Core | Rs 400 Per Meter |
| 16 Sq mm | 4 Core | Rs 652 Per Meter |
What is the maximum current capacity of 2.5 mm Armoured cable?
2.5mm Armoured Cable Current Carrying Capacity
| Core Cross-sectional Area (mm²) | REFERENCE METHOD C (CLIPPED DIRECT) Amps | REFERENCE METHOD D (DIRECT IN GROUND OR IN DUCTING IN GROUND, IN OR AROUND IN BUILDINGS) Amps |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Two Core Cable Single Phase AC or DC | 1 Two Core Cable Single-Phase AC or DC | |
| 2.5 | 36 | 33 |
What size cable for 50 amps?
6 AWG
50 AMP Circuit breaker is common for high-demand appliances in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Based on allowable ampacities of the aluminium and copper wires, you should use 6 AWG copper wires and 4 AWG aluminium wires in the 50 Amp circuit breaker.
What size wire is needed for 70 amps?
For a single-phase 120/240V 70 Amp circuit breaker, the best options are 4 AWG copper wire (85 Amps ampacity at 75°C) and 2 AWG aluminium wire (90 Amps ampacity at 75°C). These 70 Amp wire sizes are recommended for a maximum run of 100 feet.