Armoured Power Cable

Armoured power cables are suitable for a variety of applications including:

● Underground installations where mechanical protection is required.

● Power distribution in industrial and commercial settings.

● Outdoor and direct burial installations.

● High-traffic areas where cables are at risk of mechanical damage.

● Conductor: The conductor is typically made of copper or aluminum, available in solid or stranded forms. Copper is preferred for its superior conductivity and flexibility, while aluminum offers a lighter and more cost-effective alternative.

● Insulation:  Each conductor is insulated with a thermoplastic or thermosetting material, such as PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene), or EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber), providing excellent electrical insulation and resistance to heat and chemicals.

● Bedding: A bedding layer, usually made of PVC or a similar material, surrounds the insulated conductors, providing a smooth surface for the application of the armor.

● Armor: The armor layer typically consists of steel wire or steel tape. Steel wire armor (SWA) is used for cables that are subjected to higher mechanical stresses, while steel tape armor (STA) is used for lighter applications.

● Sheath:  The outer sheath, made of PVC or another suitable material, encloses the armor, providing additional protection against environmental factors such as moisture, chemicals, and UV radiation.

1. Title: Electric cables - Thermosetting insulated,armoured cables of rated voltages of 600/1 000 V and 1 900/3 300 V for fixed installations - Specification.

2. Scope: This British Standard specifies requirements for the construction and performance of thermosetting insulated, armoured cables of rated voltages of 600/1 000 V and 1 900/3 300 V.This Standard is applicable to cables for use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings or similar applications.And applicable to cables that are designed for a maximum sustained conductor temperature of 90°C and for a maximum short-circuit conductor temperature of 250°C (for a maximum of 5 s).

1. Title: Electric cables - Thermosetting insulated, armoured cables of rated voltages of 600/1 000 V and 1 900/3 300 V for fixed installations, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire - Specification.

2. Scope: This British Standard specifies requirements for the construction and performance of thermosetting insulated, armoured cables of rated voltages of 600/1 000 V and 1 900/3 300 V, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire.

1. Title: Electric cables - Armoured cables with thermosetting insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 kV to 19/33kV- Requirementsand test methods.

2. Scope: This British Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of armoured cables with thermosetting insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 (7.2) kV up to 19/33 (36) kV inclusive, designed for a maximum continuous conductor operating temperature of 90°C and for a maximum short circuit conductor temperature of 250°C, for use in fixed installations such as networks or industrial installations.

1. Title: AS/NZS 5000.1:2005,Electric cables,Polymeric insulated,Part 1:For working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 (1.2) kV.

2. Scope: AS/NZS 5000.1 is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard that specifies construction, dimensions and tests for single- and multicore cables insulated with polymeric materials intended for use in electrical installations at working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 (1.2) kV.

1. Title: POWER CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION AND THEIR ACCESSORIES FOR RATED VOLTAGES FROM 1 kV(Um = 1,2 kV) UP TO 30 kV (Um = 36 kV),Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (Um = 3,6 kV).

2. Scope: This part of IEC 60502, issued by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), specifies the construction, dimensions and test requirements of power cables with extruded solid insulation for rated AC voltages of 1 kV (Um= 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (Um = 3,6 kV) for fixed installations such as distribution networks or industrial installations.

1. Title: Electric cables with extruded solid dielectric insulation for fixed installations(300/500 V to 1 900/3 300 V),Part 3: PVC Distribution cables.

2. Scope: This part of SANS 1507, an South African national standard, covers the requirements for construction, materials, dimensions and electric properties of single-core and multicore extruded PVC insulated cables of rated operating voltages (Uo / U) 600/1000 V and 1900/3 300 V, for use in fixed installations.Specific types of cables covered by this part of SANS 1507 are the following:a) Single and multicore PVC insulated armoured and unarmoured circular cables with protective covering(s); b) PVC Insulated earth conductors.

1. Title: Electric cables with extruded solid dielectric insulation for fixed installations(300/500 V to 1 900/3 300 V),Part 4: XLPE Distribution cables.

2. Scope: This part of SANS 1507, an South African national standard, covers the requirements for construction,materials, dimensions and electric properties of single and multicore extruded XLPE insulated cables of rated operating voltages (Uo / U) 600/1000 Vand 1 900/3 300 V, for use in fixed installations.Specific types of cables covered by this part are single and multicore XLPE insulated armoured and unarmoured circular cables with protective covering(s).

1. Title: Specification For Extruded Dielectric, Shielded Power Cables Rated 5 Through 46 KV

2. Scope: This specification, published by the Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA), supplements ANSI/ICEA Standards S-94-649, "Standard for Concentric Neutral Cables Rated 5 through 46 kV" and S-97-682,“Standard for Utility Shielded Power Cables Rated 5 through 46 kV".

1. Title: CSA C22.2 No. 38 - Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables

2. Scope: This Canadian Standards Association (CSA) specification covers the requirements for thermoset-insulated wires and cables used in electrical systems. It applies to various types of wires and cables designed for use in residential, commercial, and industrial installations. The standard specifies construction, performance, and testing requirements to ensure safety and reliability in electrical wiring systems.