16mm 4 Core Armoured Cable
Product details
🔌 16mm² 4-Core Armoured Cable
Power your electrical installations with the 16mm² 4-Core Armoured Cable, designed for dependable power distribution in commercial, industrial and residential projects. Its robust construction combines copper conductors, insulation, steel wire armour and a durable outer sheath to provide electrical performance and mechanical protection.
Suitable for installations requiring a reliable armoured power cable, it can be used in buildings, industrial facilities, commercial premises and other power distribution applications.
⚡ Key Features
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🔋 Cable Size: 16mm² per conductor
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🔌 Core Configuration: 4-core
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🟠 Conductor Material: Copper
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🛡️ Armour: Steel Wire Armour (SWA)
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🔧 Insulation: XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene)
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⚫ Outer Sheath: Durable PVC
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⚡ Typical Voltage Rating: 0.6/1kV
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🌡️ Typical Maximum Conductor Temperature: 90°C for XLPE-insulated cable, subject to the cable's rated conditions
📋 Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Product Type | Armoured Power Cable |
| Conductor Cross-Section | 16mm² per core |
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| Conductor Material | Copper |
| Conductor Construction | Stranded copper, typically Class 2 |
| Insulation | XLPE |
| Inner Bedding | PVC or compatible bedding material |
| Armour Type | Steel Wire Armour (SWA) |
| Outer Sheath | PVC |
| Typical Rated Voltage | 600/1000V |
| Typical Standard | IEC 60502-1, depending on manufacturer |
| Supply Unit | Per metre, where sold by length |
🏭 Applications
This 16mm² 4-core armoured cable is suitable for a range of power distribution installations, including:
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🏢 Commercial buildings and offices
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🏭 Industrial facilities and workshops
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⚙️ Machinery and equipment power supplies
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🏗️ Construction and infrastructure projects
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⚡ Distribution boards and electrical installations
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🔌 Suitable outdoor or underground installations where the cable specification and installation method permit
🛡️ Durable Protection and Reliable Performance
The steel wire armour provides mechanical protection, while the outer sheath helps protect the cable against everyday environmental exposure. XLPE insulation offers good thermal and electrical properties for appropriately designed installations.
Correct cable selection depends on load current, installation method, cable length, ambient temperature, voltage drop and fault protection requirements. Have a qualified electrician or electrical engineer confirm suitability before installation.
🛒 Why Buy from Ruevan?
Choose Ruevan – Ideal Solutions for electrical and power distribution products for commercial, industrial and residential projects.
Delivery & collection
We arrange delivery across Kenya. Delivery charges and timelines depend on your location and the size of the equipment. Prefer to collect? Visit Ruevan at Mithoo Biashara Center, Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
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