What is a SWA Cable?
In electrical power distribution, armored cable usually means steel wire armored cable which is a hard-wearing power cable designed for the supply of mains electricity.
SWA Cable Suppliers In South Africa
Aberdare Cables
Address: 1 Corobrik St, Meadowdale, Germiston, 1614, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4:30 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Wed
Phone: +27 11 396 8000
Cable Mack CC
Address: 15 Edendale Rd W, Eastleigh, Edenvale, 1609, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 452 0700
Alvern Cables (Pty) Ltd
Address: Cnr Rose Innes & Irene Road 14, Branch Rd, Direhoek, Germiston, 1401, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 822 0900
Continental Cables
Address: 39 Barium St, Alrode, Alberton, 1451, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 617 1500
Atlas Cables
Address: 41 Potgieter St, Alrode, Alberton, 1451, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4:30 pm ⋅ Opens 7:30 am Wed
Phone: +27 11 864 5255
How strong is SWA cable?
It is known as SWA BS 5467 Cable and it has a voltage rating of 600/1000 V. SWA cable can be referred to more generally as mains cable, armored cable, power cable and booklet armoured cable.
The name power cable, however, applies to a wide range of cables including 6381Y, NYCY, NYY-J and 6491X Cable.
What are the advantages of SWA cable?
The main advantage of SWA cable is its robustness and ability to withstand mechanical damage, which makes it ideal for applications where the cable may be at risk. Its construction provides protection against the ingress of water, making it suitable for direct burial in the ground.
Is SWA cable waterproof?
This stands for “steel wire armored” cable and is ideal for the job as it’s waterproof and not prone to rotting.
It can also be positioned underground, keeping your children and pets safe. Connecting an SWA will provide you with electricity and lighting, as well as the option to add heating.
What is the voltage of a SWA cable?
SWA CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY (AMPS)
| VOLTAGE DROPS (AMPS PER METRE) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Conductor Cross Sectional Area | Two Core Cable d.c. | Three or Four Cable Three Phase a.c. |
| 25.0mm² | 1.85mV | 1.60mV |
| 35.0mm² | 1.35mV | 1.15mV |
| 50.0mm² | 0.98mV | 0.86mV |