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BS 5467 Armoured Power Cables, 1900/3300V
Three-core 1900/3300V cables with solid aluminum conductors

Application

These cables are used for power and control circuits, they can offer excellent protection through the use of a heavy galvanized steel wire armour. The GSWA makes them suitable for use inside and outside buildings or for direct burial in the ground.

Construction

Conductor Solid Aluminum or Annealed Copper conductor, circular or shaped, Class 2 to BS EN60228.
Insulation XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) Type GP 8 conforming to BS 7655-1.3 or type GP 6 conforming to BS 7655-1.2.
Colour Code 1 Core : Brown
3 Cores: Brown, Black, Grey
Bedding The bedding shall consist of an extruded layer of polymeric material consistent with the operating temperature of the cable.
Armour Single Core: AWA (Aluminum Wire Armour)
Multi Core: GSWA (Galvanized Steel Wire Armour)
Outer Sheath Extruded PVC, type 9 specified in BS7655-4.2.

Technical Information

Voltage rating 1900/3300V
Temperature rating
0°C to +90°C
Bending radius
1.5mm² to 16mm²: 6 x overall diameter
                          25mm² and above: 8 x overall diameter
Flame retardant
BS EN 60332-1-2

Nominal Cross-sectional Area Nominal Insulation thickness Nominal bedding thickness Nominal Steel Wire Armor dia. Nominal Sheath thickness Approx. Overall Diameter Aprrox Weight
mm² mm mm mm mm mm kg/km
3x16 2 1 1.6 1.8 27.9 1540
3x25 2 1 1.6 1.8 30.4 1780
3x35 2 1 1.6 1.9 32.7 2040
3x35* 2 1 1.6 1.9 29.7 2040
3x50* 2 1.2 2 2 33 2760
3x70* 2 1.2 2 2.1 36 3210
3x95* 2 1.2 2 2.2 39.1 3625
3x120* 2 1.4 2.5 2.3 43.1 4820
3x150* 2 1.4 2.5 2.4 45.6 5410
3x185* 2 1.4 2.5 2.5 48.7 6070
3x240* 2 1.6 2.5 2.6 53.2 7150
3x300* 2 1.6 2.5 2.7 57.2 8120