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.
Conductor |
Solid Aluminum or Copper conductor, round stranded or shaped, Class 2 to BS 6460, IEC 60228. |
Insulation |
XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) Type GP 8 or ethylene propylene rubber (GP 6) |
Colour Code |
1 Core : Brown |
2 Cores : Brown or Blue |
3 Cores : Brown, Black, Grey |
4 Cores : Blue, Brown, Black, Grey |
5 Cores : Green/Yellow, Blue, Brown, Black, Grey |
Above 5 Cores : White Cores with black numbers |
Bedding |
Single core |
extruded layer of polymeric material |
Multicore |
a) extruded layer of polymeric materia |
b) or a taped bedding consist of two or more layers of PVC tape or other synthetic tape, for the cable having conductor area of 16mm² and above |
Armour |
Single Core : AWA (Aluminum Wire Armour) |
Multi Core : SWA (Steel Wire Armour) |
Outer Sheath |
Extruded PVC, type 9 specified in BS7655 |