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BS 6724 Cables Three-core 1900/3300V cables with stranded copper conductors
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…
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APPLICATION

This product is a heavy-duty galvanized steel wire armored (GSWA) power control cable, specifically designed for harsh environments to deliver exceptional mechanical protection and safety performance. Featuring a low-smoke zero-halogen (LSOH) sheath, the cable offers excellent flame retardancy, low smoke emission, and non-toxicity. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor installations, direct burial, and applications in life-safety locations with strict requirements on fire smoke and toxic gas emissions.

CONSTRUCTION

ConductorSolid Aluminum or Annealed Copper conductor, circular or shaped, Class 2 to BS EN60228.
InsulationXLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) Type GP 8 conforming to BS 7655-1.3 or type GP 6 conforming to BS 7655-1.2.
Colour Code1 Core : Brown or Blue
2 Cores : Brown, 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
BeddingThe bedding shall consist of an extruded layer of polymeric material consistent with the operating temperature of the cable.
ArmourSingle Core : AWA (Aluminum Wire Armour)
Multi Core : GSWA (Galvanized Steel Wire Armour)
Outer SheathLSOH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen),conforming to BS 7655-6.1.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Voltage rating600/1000V
Temperature rating0°C to +90°C
Bending radius1.5mm² to 16mm² : 6 x overall diameter
25mm² and above : 8 x overall diameter
Flame retardantBS EN 60332-1-2 ; BS EN 60332-3-24:2009
Halogen freeBS EN 60754-1
Smoke densityBS EN 61034-2

CABLE PARAMETER

Nominal Cross-sectional AreaStrand TypeNominal Insulation ThicknessNominal Bedding ThicknessNominal Steel Wire Armor dia.Nominal Sheath ThicknessApprox. Overall DiameterAprrox. Weight
mm²No./mmmmmmmmmmmmkg/km
7x1.57/0.530.60.80.91.415.2500
12x1.57/0.530.60.81.251.519.4820
19x1.57/0.530.60.81.251.622.21080
27x1.57/0.530.611.61.726.71550
37x1.57/0.530.611.61.7291850
48x1.57/0.530.611.61.832.72250
7x2.57/0.670.70.80.91.417.1730
12x2.57/0.670.70.81.251.622.41020
19x2.57/0.670.711.61.726.61530
27x2.57/0.670.711.61.830.71960
37x2.57/0.670.711.61.833.82450
48x2.57/0.670.71.22239.33260
7x47/0.850.70.81.251.519.7840
12x47/0.850.711.61.625.71390
19x47/0.850.711.61.729.31850
27x47/0.850.711.61.934.42350
37x47/0.850.71.22239.22800
48x47/0.850.71.222.144.13250

The number of cores can be ordered upon request.