16mm 3 Core SWA Cable
- According to IEC and GB Standard
- Approved by ISO,CE, SGS
- Place of Origin: Henan, China
- In Stock
- Number of Cores: 3
- HS Code: 8544492100
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- Product Details
The 16mm 3 core SWA operates as a primary power feed for 0.6/1kV three-phase electrical circuits. Mechanical protection is provided by a galvanized steel wire layer wrapped around three XLPE-insulated 16mm² copper cores, finished with a rugged PVC outer sheath. It is strictly specified for installations where physical damage is a risk, commonly serving as the main underground supply line, exterior wall feed, or heavy-duty duct cable in factory and infrastructure projects.
- Mechanical Defense: Steel wire armour against crush and impact.
- Direct Burial: Trench-ready construction; no external conduit required.
- Thermal Limits: 90°C operating / 250°C short-circuit (XLPE insulated).
- 3-Phase Optimized: L1, L2, L3 plain copper cores for balanced motor loads.
- Environmental Rating: UV, moisture, and abrasion-resistant PVC sheath.
- Specification
- Related Voltage: 0.6/1KV
- Test Voltage: 3.5KV/5Min
- Temperature Range: Max 90°C, Min -10 °C
- Laying Temperature: Not less than 0°C
- Max. Temperature During Short Circuit (≤5S): 250°C
- 16mm 3 Core SWA diameter: 21.6mm
- Conductor Resistance: ≤ 1.15（Ω/KM)
- Construction
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Conductor: 16mm² Class 2 stranded plain copper.
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Insulation: XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene). Core Colors: Brown, Black, Grey.
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Bedding: Extruded PVC.
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Armour: Galvanized Steel Wire Armour (SWA).
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Outer Sheath: PVC.
- Parameter
FAQ
What is the current carrying capacity of 16mm 3 core SWA?
Depending on the installation method, it carries approximately 94 Amps when clipped direct to a surface, or 78 Amps when buried directly in the ground.
Can 16mm 3 core SWA be buried directly in the ground?
Yes, the heavy-duty steel wire armour provides the necessary mechanical crush resistance to allow for safe, direct underground burial without conduit.
What is the overall outer diameter (O.D.) of 16mm 3 core SWA?
While it varies slightly by manufacturer, the overall outer diameter typically ranges between 21.0mm and 22.5mm.
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