Medium Voltage AWA LSZH Copper BS7835

The Medium Voltage AWA LSZH Copper BS7835 is a premium armoured cable engineered for demanding power distribution environments. Manufactured according to the BS7835 standard, this AWA cable features stranded copper conductors, XLPE insulation, and LSZH bedding and outer sheath to ensure enhanced safety and performance.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Armour protection: The cable is equipped with Aluminium Wire Armour (AWA), giving mechanical strength, protection against impact, and suitability for applications requiring armoured cable.

• Outdoor & buried installation ready: Designed for direct burial and routing in ducts or trays, the LSZH outer sheath resists environmental stress and reduces smoke/toxic emissions in case of fire.

• High thermal rating & reliable conductor: Stranded copper conductors and XLPE insulation allow for stable performance under elevated temperatures (up to 90°C), making it dependable for continuous and peak loads.

• Compliance & safety: Meets BS7835 and BS EN 60332-1-2 standards. LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) materials ensure safer conditions in fire incidents.

• Versatility across applications: Suitable for power networks, industrial plants, substations, generator supplies, and anywhere an armoured cable is required.

Why choose this over typical SWA cables?

While steel wire armour (SWA) is often used for traditional protection, AWA cables offer lighter weight and are corrosion resistant under certain conditions, yet still maintain mechanical strength. Depending on installation requirements, SWA cables may be preferred where enhanced crush resistance is needed; however, this AWA armoured cable provides an excellent balance of protection, flexibility, and cost-efficiency for many medium voltage scenarios.

Technical Specifications Snapshot:

• Voltage rating: 6.35/11 kV

• Conductor: Stranded copper (Class 2)

• Armour: Aluminium Wire Armour (AWA)

• Bedding & outer sheath: LSZH

• Standards: BS7835, BS EN 60332-1-2

Applications:

This armoured AWA cable is ideal for heavy duty power transmission duties such as underground power networks, feeder lines in industrial and utility settings, power generation sites, or any infrastructure where robust, safe armoured cable is demanded. It competes directly with SWA cables in many applications, offering advantages in weight, corrosion resistance, and ease of handling.