SWA XLPE LSF Cable Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, this armoured cable is XLPE insulated and LSOH bedded, with a tough steel wire armour and an LSOH sheath.

What is XLPE SWA LSF cable?

SWA XLPE LSF Cable Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, this armoured cable is XLPE insulated and LSOH bedded, with a tough steel wire armour and an LSOH sheath.

What is CU XLPE SWA PVC?

Standard Armoured – IEC 60502-1. Application. Cable for power supply, for rated voltage up to 0.6/1kV. Suitable for outdoor fixed installations when it is necessary to protect the cable against mechanical aggression or against rodents threat.

What is the difference between PVC and LSF cables?

LSF SWA Cable is a similar type of armoured cable, the only difference being the outer cable sheath. It’s constructed different to regular PVC, meaning the sheath is ‘Low Smoke & Fume’ (LSF). This means that when burnt, the cable lets off less harmful smoke and fumes which allows people to exit the building safely.

What does XLPE stand for?

cross linked polyethylene cable
XLPE cable stands for cross linked polyethylene cable. It is a hydronic tubing manufactured from polyethylene plastic. XLPE features a 3D molecular bond structure and shape memory characteristics.

What’s the difference between XLPE and PVC SWA?

The main difference between the two is that XLPE can be used for both high-and-low tension applications. Its structure provides great resistance to abrasion, stress, and other wear and tear. PVC insulation cannot withstand as much pressure, meaning it is only suitable for low tension applications.

What does LSF cable mean?

Low Smoke & Fume
LSF (Low Smoke & Fume) Cables LSF cables are usually made up of a modified PVC compound which produces somewhat less HCL gas and smoke on burning than PVC.

What is the meaning of SWA cable?

steel wire armoured cable
In electrical power distribution, armoured cable usually means steel wire armoured cable (SWA) which is a hard-wearing power cable designed for the supply of mains electricity.

Is SWA armoured cable?

Armoured cable, also known as SWA cable, consists of steel wire armouring, copper conductors and XLPE insulation.

Is LSF cable thermoplastic or thermosetting?

thermosetting cable
A LSF (low smoke and fume) type of thermosetting cable is available. Provided that it is kept dry, a mineral insulation such as magnesium oxide is an excellent insulator.

What is the difference between HDPE and XLPE?

XLPE has 10-20 times the environmental stress crack resistance of HDPE. It has 10 times the molecular weight of HDPE. It has 3-5 times the impact and tensile strength of HDPE.

What is LSF cable?

LSF stands for “Low Smoke and Fumes.” This type of cable is made up of PVC compound that has been modified to decrease the amount of gas and smoke that is produced when burning compared to traditional PVC designs.

How do I know if my cable is XLPE?

You can usually tell by looking at the bedding around the insulation. XLPE has a softer, peelable appearance. Typically PVC is always black. XLPE is often white, grey or black.