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SWA cable
Also known as Steel wire armoured cable
SWA (steel wire armoured) cable is a fixed-wiring cable with steel wire armour around the insulated cores for mechanical protection.
SWA (steel wire armoured) cable is a fixed-wiring cable with galvanised steel wire armour around the insulated cores. The label describes the cable type, not the final design.
Category
Electrical supply and protection
Applies to
Solar, Battery storage, EV charging, Heat pumps & AC
Last reviewed
13 Jun 2026