Description
6945X BS5467 SWA 5 core 16mm² armoured cable is engineered to provide reliable mechanical protection and high electrical performance in demanding subterranean, outdoor, and industrial environments. Manufactured strictly to British Standard BS5467 and rated at 600/1000V, this mains cable features high-grade Class 2 stranded plain annealed copper conductors insulated with cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) for maximum operating efficiency up to 90°C.
Enclosed within a protective PVC bedding layer and wrapped in galvanised steel wire armour (SWA), 6945X cable offers superior defence against heavy impacts, crushing forces, and mechanical damage. The tough, UV-resistant black PVC outer sheath allows safe direct burial underground, installation in cable ducts, or clipped directly to external walls and structures.
Sold cut to length per metre to eliminate offcut waste on your installations.
Pricing & Stock Enquiries: For live pricing, stock availability, and cut-to-length orders for 6945X BS5467 SWA 5 core 16mm² armoured cable, please contact our team on 01352 733200 or sales@electricalwholesalesupplies.co.uk.
Key Features & Benefits
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BS5467 Standard Compliant: Fully certified 600/1000V low-voltage steel wire armoured cable for industrial, commercial, and domestic power applications.
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Galvanised Steel Wire Armour (SWA): Superior mechanical protection allowing direct burial underground without requiring additional conduit or trunking.
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High-Temperature XLPE Insulation: Cross-linked polyethylene insulation allows continuous conductor operating temperatures up to 90°C and improved current capacity.
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UV & Weatherproof PVC Outer Sheath: Tough black PVC jacket resistant to moisture, chemical exposure, and degradation from direct sunlight.
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Harmonised 5-Core Configuration: Core colours include Brown, Black, Grey, Blue, and Green/Yellow for simplified identification in 3-phase, sub-mains, or control applications.
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Sold Per Metre: Order exact meterage of 6945X BS5467 SWA 5 core 16mm² armoured cable to fit your exact run length.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Cable Code / Ref | 6945X / BS5467 |
| Voltage Rating | 600 / 1000V |
| Conductor Size | 16mm² |
| No. of Cores | 5 Core (Brown, Black, Grey, Blue, Green/Yellow) |
| Conductor Material | Class 2 Stranded Plain Annealed Copper |
| Insulation | XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene) |
| Bedding Layer | PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) |
| Armouring | Galvanised Steel Wire Armour (SWA) |
| Outer Sheath | PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), Black |
| Max Conductor Temp | +90°C |
| Operating Temp Range | -15°C to +90°C |
| Applicable Standards | BS5467, IEC 60502-1, BS EN 60332-1-2 |
| Unit of Sale | Sold Per Metre (Cut to Length) |
