Armoured Cable
Armoured Cable for Underground, Industrial and Power Distribution Projects
Vastcore supplies armoured cable for underground power distribution, industrial plants, utility networks, construction projects, and infrastructure installations. These cables are designed and manufactured with a metallic armour layer under the outer sheath. The armour layer can provide mechanical protection during installation and long-term operation.
Our low voltage and medium voltage armoured cables can be supplied with copper or aluminium conductors, XLPE or PVC insulation, and different armour types. The armour types include SWA, STA, AWA, and steel tape armour. If you have a cable schedule, BOQ, drawing, or technical specification, our team can help check the cable structure and provide a project-based quotation.
Armoured cable is widely used in power distribution systems. They can be installed without additional mechanical protection. It has a metallic armour layer. The armour layer helps protect the cable against impact, compression, pulling stress, and installation damage. This cable is commonly used for underground installation, cable trenches, ducts, industrial plants, power stations, utility networks, infrastructure projects, and outdoor fixed power supply. The armour layer can be steel wire armour, steel tape armour, aluminium wire armour, or other specified armour structures according to the project requirement
As a China cable manufacturer and exporter, Vastcore can supply these cables according to IEC, BS, NFC, AS/NZS, and project-required standards. We support custom conductor sizes, voltage ratings, insulation materials, sheath colors, drum lengths, cable marking, export packing, and technical document preparation.
Armoured Cable Types We Supply
We can supply different armoured cable types for you. The common armour types include SWA, STA, and AWA. Both XLPE type and PVC type are available
SWA Armoured Cable
SWA armoured cable refers to steel wire armoured cable. This cable is one of the most common types for low voltage power distribution, underground installation, and industrial projects.
STA Armoured Cable
STA refers to steel tape armour. The armour type is steel tape armour instead of steel wire armour. STA cable is often used in power distribution systems for fixed installation.
AWA Armoured Cable
AWA refers to aluminium wire armour. Aluminum wire armor is non-magnetic. Single core AC power cables use aluminium wire armour as the armor layer.
XLPE Armoured Cable
XLPE refers to XLPE insulation. This cable is widely used for low voltage and medium voltage power distribution projects.
PVC Armoured Cable
PVC refers to PVC insulation or PVC sheath. This cable is suitable for general low voltage power distribution and fixed installation.
Armoured Power Cable
Armoured power cable is used for transmitting electrical power in low voltage and medium voltage systems. This cable can be with copper or aluminium conductors, XLPE or PVC insulation, and different armour types.
Armoured Control Cable
Armoured control cable is used for control circuits, signal transmission, equipment wiring, and industrial automation systems. It can be installed without additional mechanical protection.
Underground Armoured Cable
Underground armoured cable is designed for cable routes installed below ground. The armour layer helps protect the cable from soil pressure, mechanical impact, and installation damage.
Armoured Cable Applications
This cable is designed and manufactured for heavy-duty electrical applications. This cable has extra protection against mechanical damage, environmental hazards, and rodents. It is ideal for direct burial, outdoor installation, industrial plants, and underground power distribution
Underground Power Distribution
This cable is widely used for underground power distribution. This cable is especially suitable for installation in trenches, ducts, or direct burial conditions.
Industrial Plants Power Supply
Armoured power cable is suitable for main feeders, equipment, control rooms, motors, and distribution panels. It has both electrical performance and mechanical performance in industrial plants.
Power Stations and Substations
Armoured power cable is used in power stations, substations, transformer connections, and distribution systems.
Construction and Infrastructure Projects
This cable is commonly used in buildings, roads, tunnels, airports, railways, ports, water treatment plants, and public infrastructure projects.
Armoured Cable Types by Voltage Rating
We can supply both low Voltage and medium voltage armoured cables. Armoured low voltage cable is widely used for 0.6/1kV power systems. Our armoured medium voltage cables can be used for medium voltage power distribution networks.
Low Voltage Armoured Cable
Armoured low voltage cable is commonly used for 0.6/1kV power distribution systems. It is widely used in buildings, industrial plants, utility projects, power stations, and underground distribution networks.
Common structures include:
- Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC
- Al/XLPE/SWA/PVC
- Cu/PVC/SWA/PVC
- Al/PVC/SWA/PVC
- Cu/XLPE/STA/PVC
- Al/XLPE/STA/PVC
Common core options include 1 core, 2 core, 3 core, 4 core, 5 core, 3+1 core, 3+2 core and multi-core structures.
Medium Voltage Armoured Cable
Armoured medium voltage cable is used for medium voltage power distribution networks. Our armoured medium voltage cable can be used for 6/10kV, 8.7/15kV, 12/20kV, 18/30kV, or other project-required voltage ratings. Armoured MV cable usually includes conductor screen, XLPE insulation, insulation screen, metallic screen, bedding, armour, and outer sheath.
For MV cable projects, the following details should be checked carefully:
- Rated voltage
- Conductor material and size
- Insulation thickness
- Metallic screen type and section
- Armour type
- Outer sheath material
- Short-circuit requirement
- Standard and testing requirement
Armoured Cable Specifications
Armoured cable specifications include voltage rating, conductor material, insulation, armour type, sheath material, installation method, and project standard. Buyers need to confirm both the electrical parameters and the cable structure before quotation.
| Item | Common Options |
|---|---|
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Voltage Rating |
0.6/1kV, 6/10kV, 8.7/15kV, 12/20kV, 18/30kV |
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Conductor Material |
Copper or Aluminium |
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Conductor Size |
1.5mm² to 630mm² |
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Core Number |
1 Core, 2 Core, 3 Core, 4 Core, 5 Core, 3+1 Core, 3+2 Core |
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Insulation |
XLPE, PVC |
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Metallic Shield |
Copper wire shield or copper tape shield |
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Armour Type |
SWA, STA, AWA |
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Outer Sheath |
PVC, PE, LSZH, or customized |
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Standard |
IEC, BS, NFC, AS/NZS, GB, or project standard |
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Application |
Underground, industrial, utility, power distribution |
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Packing |
Wooden drum, steel-wooden drum, or export packing |
To select the correct Armoured cable type, please provide the cable size, voltage rating, conductor material, core quantity, installation method, applicable standard, and order quantity.
Need help for type selection?
Send us your voltage rating, cable size, installation method, and quantity.
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How to Choose Armoured Cable for Your Project
Confirm the Voltage Rating
Armoured 0.6/1kV cable is used for general low voltage power distribution. armoured MV cable will be used for 6/10kV, 8.7/15kV, or 12/20kV utility networks.
Choose Copper or Aluminium Conductor
Armoured copper conductor cable has excellent conductivity and smaller size. Armoured auminium conductor cable is often used for large power distribution projects. Armoured aluminium cable are cost-effective and light-weight.
Select the Correct Armour Type
SWA is commonly used for multi-core low voltage power cables. AWA is often used for single-core AC cables. STA is used for horizontal installation in some projects. We need to confirm the armour type before quotation.
Confirm Insulation and Sheath Material
Insulation material can be XLPE or PVC. XLPE insulation has good electrical and thermal performance. PVC insulation is used for general low voltage applications. Outer sheath can be PVC, PE or LSZH depends on your requirement.
Check Installation Conditions
Confirm whether the cable will be installed underground, in ducts, in cable trays, in trenches, outdoors, or inside industrial facilities. Installation conditions will affect cable structure, armour type, sheath material, drum length, and packing method.
Not sure which cable type is suitable for your project?
If you are not sure which cable type is suitable, send us the cable application, installation method and cable schedule for checking.
Information Needed for Quotation
Please send us the following details so we can check the cable structure, confirm the project requirement, and provide an accurate quotation.
Not sure about the full specification?
You can send your cable schedule, BOQ, drawing, or technical datasheet. Our team can help check the structure before quotation.
- Cable type or structure
- Voltage rating
- Conductor material: copper or aluminium
- Conductor size
- Core Quantity
- Insulation material: XLPE or PVC
- Armour type: SWA, STA, AWA, or other
- Outer sheath material and color
- Required standard
- Cable length and drum length
- Installation method
- Destination country or port
- Packing requirement
- Cable schedule, BOQ, drawing, or technical datasheet
Why Choose Vastcore for Armoured Cable
As a professional XLPE cable manufacturer, we can supply standard XLPE cables and customize the XLPE cable according to your technical specifications. We are professional XLPE cable exporter, we will pack these cables with high quality sea shipping packings and provide the custom clearance document to you. If you are looking for a XLPE cable manufacturer for power distribution, industrial projects, or infrastructure applications, send us your cable specification or project requirement. We will share our technical specifications and XLPE cable price information with you.
Project-Based Cable Supply
We supply armoured cable for power projects, utility networks, industrial plants, construction projects. We can quote according to your BOQ, cable schedule, drawings, or technical specifications.
Wide Range of Cable Structures
We can supply armoured power cable for both low voltage medium voltage power systems. These cables can be with different conductor materials, insulation typpes, armour types, sheath types and standards.
Technical Specification Checking
We check specifications such as voltage rating, conductor size, insulation type, armour type, sheath requirement, standard, cable length, and installation condition before quotation.
Export Packing and Shipment Support
We can provide export cable drums, and cable marking for sea shipping. English document and shipping coordination are available according to project requirements.
FAQ
What is armoured cable?
Armoured cable is a cable with a metallic armour layer under the outer sheath. The armour layer provides mechanical protection against the external mechanical damage. They are suitable for underground, outdoor, industrial, and fixed power distribution applications.
What is armoured cable used for?
Armoured cable is commonly used for underground power distribution, industrial plants, substations, construction projects, infrastructure projects, utility networks, and outdoor fixed power supply systems.
What is the difference between SWA and AWA cable?
SWA cable uses steel wire armour, while AWA cable uses aluminium wire armour. SWA is commonly used for multi-core low voltage power cables because the steel armour provides strong mechanical protection. AWA is non-magnetic, so it is commonly used for single-core AC power cables to avoid magnetic losses and heating caused by steel armour.
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