XLPE/SWA/PVC cable combines XLPE insulation, steel wire armour and a PVC outer sheath for fixed power distribution. The construction can use copper or aluminium conductors, with insulation and electrical screens selected for the rated voltage.
We would favour this construction where a fixed industrial or underground route needs integral mechanical protection. The practical balance is protection versus added diameter, mass and termination space; conductor size alone tells only part of that story. XWAパワー & Cable is a cable manufacturer in China. 私たちの factory and production information introduces the manufacturing side behind these cable configurations.
XLPE/SWA/PVC for Your Project
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XLPE Insulation, Steel Wire Armour and PVC Sheath
In CU/XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC, the layers run from copper conductor through XLPE insulation, PVC bedding and steel wire armour to the PVC outer sheath. Fillers support the assembled cores, while screened MV designs add the required electrical layers.
| 成分 | Function in the cable | Specification that changes the design |
|---|---|---|
| Copper or aluminium conductor | 負荷電流を流す | 材料, エリア, conductor class and core arrangement |
| XLPE絶縁体 | Provides electrical insulation around each phase conductor | Rated voltage and declared insulation thickness |
| Electrical screens, 必要に応じて | Control the electric field and provide the specified metallic-screen function | Semiconductive layers, screen material, area and fault duty |
| 寝具またはインナーシース | Separates the laid-up cores and armour | 材料, thickness and compatibility with the assembly |
| 鋼線装甲 | Adds a layer of mechanical protection | Wire diameter, カバレッジ, corrosion protection and termination arrangement |
| PVCアウターシース | Covers the armoured assembly | Compound, thickness and declared environmental or fire performance |
What Changes Between Voltage Classes
Steel wire armour provides mechanical protection across different voltage classes. The insulation and screening system is designed for the rated voltage.
| Construction group | Representative configuration | Project role |
|---|---|---|
| Low-voltage power | Multicore CU or AL / XLPE / 寝具 / SWA / PVC; 0.6/1 kV is one common example | Fixed plant feeders, distribution circuits and protected outdoor routes |
| 高圧配電 | Three screened XLPE cores, 金属スクリーン, inner sheath, SWA and PVC; examples include 6/10 そして 12/20 kV designs | Industrial intake, transformer feeders and distribution networks |
| High-voltage and special armoured systems | Full project-specific electrical, metallic-sheath, armour and outer-protection design | Transmission and special-service routes requiring a separate cable-system review |
In screened MV cable, semiconductive layers control the electric field and the metallic screen performs its specified electrical duty. These sit inside the bedding, armour and outer sheath.
High-voltage armoured systems require a dedicated insulation, スクリーニング, sheath and armour design. Specialised submarine systems also address marine installation loads, moisture protection and accessories.
Armour selection for single-core AC circuits
Steel is ferromagnetic. Applying ordinary steel wire armour around a single AC phase can introduce additional magnetic losses and heating. Single-core AC power cables commonly use non-magnetic armour such as aluminium wire armour (阿波), while SWA is common around multicore assemblies.
Conductor and armour materials are separate choices: a copper conductor can have aluminium wire armour. Special HV, DC and unusual armour arrangements are assessed for their losses, bonding and mechanical duty.
Technical Scope and Standards
| Design item | Low-voltage example | Screened medium-voltage example |
|---|---|---|
| 定格電圧 U0/U | 0.6/1 kV reference construction | 6/10 または 12/20 kV reference construction; system requirements govern selection |
| 導体 | Copper or aluminium; conductor class declared on the datasheet | Copper or aluminium; conductor and metallic-screen areas specified separately |
| 断熱システム | XLPE insulated cores with the declared bedding arrangement | XLPE with semiconductive screens and the declared metallic screen |
| 標準コンテキスト | IEC 60502-1 指定された場所 | IEC 60502-2 指定された場所 |
| Final dimensional data | コア数, 絶縁体とシースの厚さ, armour wires, OD and mass | The same items plus screened-core and accessory interface dimensions |
| 電流定格 | Installation-specific calculation or matched datasheet conditions | インストール, screen/armour losses, bonding and thermal conditions |
The configurations shown illustrate the construction family. Final dimensions, ratings and supply scope follow the agreed XWA datasheet for the selected voltage, core arrangement and materials.
IEC 60228 addresses conductors; IEC 60502-1 およびIEC 60502-2 cover their respective LV and MV power-cable ranges. IEC 60840 provides the framework for higher-voltage systems within its scope. の 公式出版範囲 describes the MV standard coverage.
Underground and Industrial Route Conditions
SWA provides integral mechanical protection for industrial feeders and suitable underground routes. Burial design includes bedding preparation, ground conditions, safe pulling and the specified minimum bending radius.
Sheath selection follows the route: standard PVC, low-smoke halogen-free compounds and materials for chemical or prolonged water exposure have different properties and test requirements.
Glands match the armour dimensions and overall cable diameter. Where armour serves as a protective conductor, fault-current capacity and electrical continuity are assessed for the complete connection. See the MV steel wire armour construction guide for details.
Find the Matching Cable Range
| Project requirement | Related XWA range | Relationship to this structure family |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed low-voltage power circuits | 低電圧ケーブル | Voltage-class context; includes constructions other than SWA |
| Screened distribution feeders | 高圧ケーブル | Screened electrical designs; armour is specified separately |
| Transmission-system requirements | 高圧ケーブル | Full electrical, sheath and accessory system definition |
| An aluminium phase conductor | Aluminium Cable | Conductor-material range; aluminium conductor does not mean aluminium armour |
探検する ケーブルの種類とモデル for related voltage classes, named cable models and conductor families.
Project Lengths and Factory Support
XWA supports power cable manufacturing to customer drawings and cable schedules. The agreed construction defines the electrical specification, while quantities and drum lengths set the delivery arrangement.
For the proposed design, the technical submission should identify the cable drawing, 寸法データ, agreed tests and drum information. Outside diameter and finished cable mass affect drum selection, lifting and pulling equipment. Drum tare is additional to cable mass; the agreed minimum bending diameter must also fit the drum barrel.
To discuss a project with XWA, use the existing enquiry form or contact info@xwacable.com / ワッツアップ. Manufacturing scope, inspection documents and delivery arrangements are confirmed against the requested construction.
XLPE/SWA/PVC Cable Questions
What does XLPE/SWA/PVC mean?
XLPE identifies the insulation, SWA the steel wire armour and PVC the outer sheath. 導体材質, コア数, rated voltage and any electrical screens complete the specification.
Is XLPE/SWA/PVC cable only low voltage?
The construction is used in LV and screened MV designs. Higher-voltage armoured cables use a dedicated cable-system design, including voltage-appropriate insulation, screens and sheath arrangements.
Can a single-core AC cable use ordinary steel wire armour?
Ordinary ferromagnetic steel armour around a single AC phase can increase losses and heating. Non-magnetic armour such as AWA is commonly used; special steel arrangements require a loss and bonding assessment.
Does SWA make a cable waterproof or fire resistant?
SWA provides mechanical protection. Waterproofing, fire behaviour and continued circuit operation during fire each require the relevant materials, construction and tests.