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power connection cable seriesBS 5467 / 6724 SWA Armoured0.6/1 kV Power + Screened Cat5eDirect-Burial EV Charger Cable

ConnectEV SWABS 5467 / 6724 0.6/1 kV SWA steel-wire-armoured power + Cat.5e EV charger cable

ConnectEV SWA Armoured EV Charge-Point Power & Cat.5e Hybrid Cable (0.6/1 kV) engineered per BS 5467, BS 6724 and BS 7671 Section 722 for direct-buried driveways, car parks and commercial EV charging posts—combining 90 °C XLPE copper.

Galvanized Steel Wire Armour
Direct Burial Driveway/Trench
BS 6724 LSZH Option
BS 5467 / BS 7671 Sec. 722
Order designation
ConnectEV SWA 3G6.0 + Cat5e
Configuration
3×6.0 mm² + Cat5e + 1.25mm SWA
CW SWA gland size
CW 20
Outer Ø ≈
18.8 mm
Clipped ampacity
53 A
All sizes (7)
Request a quoteDatasheetWhatsApp
Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Standards
BS 5467 / BS 672
BS 7671 Sec. 722 & Reg 522.8.10
Power voltage
0.6 / 1 kV AC
90 °C XLPE power insulation
Power sizes
3G4.0 to 5G16 mm
7.4 kW (1P) & 11–22 kW (3P)
Data element
Cat.5e F/UTP 4×2
Screen + 300/500 V inner jacket
Armour
Galv. Steel Wire
Earthed mechanical & burial shield
Outer sheath
LSZH (BS 6724) /
UV, water & direct-burial rated

Typical values for this cable type, based on BS 5467 / BS 6724 / BS 7671 Amendment 2 (Section 722) / EN 50288-2-1 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is ConnectEV SWA right for your machine?

Solves the #1 headache in outdoor EV charger installations: burying a separate unarmoured Cat.5e cable in a duct alongside an SWA power cable. ConnectEV SWA puts both the 90 °C XLPE power cores and the screened Cat.5e data/CT cable inside one galvanized Steel Wire Armour ring.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Approved under BS 7671 Regulation 522.8.10 for direct burial in underground trenches across driveways, gardens and car parks, as well.

Drilling jumbo & rotary mast feed

Suitable

Concentric galvanized Steel Wire Armour (SWA) protects both the 230/400 V power cores and the fragile Cat.5e data pairs against spade.

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

Terminates into a single standard brass CW / BW 20S, 20 or 25 mm SWA gland at the EV pedestal or wallbox—eliminating twin-gland water.

TBM gantry & advancing tunnel reel

Suitable

Supplied as standard with a Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen (BS 6724 LSZH) outer sheath for safe routing from internal basement switchrooms out.

Typical machinesDirect-Buried Driveway & Detached Garage EV ChargersCommercial Car Park & Workplace Pedestal EV BollardsSupermarket, Hotel & Fleet Depot AC Charge PointsSolar PV + Battery + Dynamic CT-Clamp EV Load BalancingUnderground Basement Car Park SWA Distribution

Construction

Layer by layer

ConnectEV SWA Armoured Hybrid Cable showing Class 2 stranded annealed copper power conductors (3G, 4G or 5G) with 90 °C XLPE insulation, an individually LSZH-sheathed foil-screened 4-pair 24 AWG Cat.5e F/UTP data sub-cable, extruded polymeric bedding, concentric galvanized round Steel Wire Armour (SWA), and UV-resistant Black LSZH outer sheath.

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
13G, 4G or 5G Class 2 stranded copper power conductorsStranded plain annealed copper per BS EN 60228 Class 2 (3G4.0, 3G6.0, 3G10, 3G16, 5G4.0, 5G6.0, 5G10, 5G16 mm²)Low DC resistance for long underground runs from main board to car park
290 °C GP8 Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) power insulationThermoset XLPE compound Type GP8 per BS 7655-1.3, colour-coded per BS 7671 / HD 308 S2+90 °C continuous rating and +250 °C short-circuit withstand
3Screened Cat.5e F/UTP (4×2×24 AWG) sub-cable + inner bedding4-pair 24 AWG copper data cable with Al/PET foil screen, tinned drain wire and 300/500 V inner sheath, laid up with power cores under extruded beddingCushions Cat.5e twisted pairs from SWA crush so 100 MHz impedance is preserved
4Concentric Galvanized Round Steel Wire Armour (SWA)Single layer of hot-dip galvanized round steel wires (0.9 mm, 1.25 mm or 1.6 mm diameter) per BS EN 10257-1Provides earthed metallic protection per BS 7671 Reg 522.6.204 & 522.8.10
5Black UV-stabilized LSZH (BS 6724) or PVC (BS 5467) outer sheathAbrasion-, moisture- and UV-resistant Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen (LTS1) or PVC outer sheath with metre markingsSeals tightly inside standard BS 6121 CW outdoor brass SWA cable glands

ConnectEV SWA Single-Phase (3G4.0 / 3G6.0 / 3G10 / 3G16 mm² + Cat.5e)

Direct-burial SWA armoured single-phase L+N+PE + screened Cat.5e for 7.4 kW (32 A) domestic driveways and long garden trenches

ConnectEV SWA Three-Phase (5G4.0 / 5G6.0 / 5G10 / 5G16 mm² + Cat.5e)

Direct-burial SWA armoured three-phase L1+L2+L3+N+PE + screened Cat.5e for 11 kW and 22 kW commercial car park bollards

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on BS 5467 / BS 6724 / BS 7671 Amendment 2 (Section 722) / EN 50288-2-1. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Power voltage rating
0.6 / 1 kV AC (power cores) · 300/500 V sub-jacket on Cat.5e
Cat.5e data performance
100 MHz Category 5e F/UTP · 100 Ω · Ethernet / CT clamp / RS-485
Buried / clipped ampacity
44 A (3G4.0) · 56 A (3G6.0) · 77 A (3G10) · 102 A (3G16) · 67 A (5G10)
Dedicated copper PE core
Includes full-size Green/Yellow copper PE core plus earthed SWA armour

Thermal

Max. power conductor temp.
+90 °C continuous (+250 °C short-circuit)
Operating ambient range
-25 °C to +70 °C (fixed / buried) · 0 °C to +50 °C (during laying)
Ground thermal resistivity
Ampacities rated at standard 20 °C soil and 2.5 K·m/W

Mechanical

SWA wire diameter
0.9 mm (3G4–5G4) · 1.25 mm (3G6–5G10) · 1.6 mm (5G16)
Min. bend radius
8 × overall cable OD
BS 6121 SWA gland size
20S / 20 (3G4, 3G6) · 20 / 25 (3G10, 5G4, 5G6) · 25 / 32 (5G10, 5G16)

Resistance

Direct burial & crush
Concentric steel wire armour resists trench backfill, vehicle load & spades
Fire & LSZH performance
BS EN 60332-1-2 / 60332-3-24 · BS EN 60754-1 & BS EN 61034-2 (LSZH)
Water & UV resistance
Waterproof polymeric outer sheath UV-stabilized for outdoor risers

Reference standards

UK armoured cable stds
BS 5467 & BS 6724 · BS 7671 Amendment 2 Section 722
Data sub-cable standard
EN 50288-2-1 / ISO/IEC 11801 Category 5e F/UTP
RoHS, REACH & CE / UKCA
2011/65/EU RoHS 2, REACH, CE & UKCA compliant

Identification

Power core colours
3G: Brown, Blue, GNYE · 5G: Brown, Black, Grey, Blue, GNYE
Cat.5e pair colours
4-pair TIA-568 colour code inside white/blue inner sub-sheath
Customs tariff (HS)
8544.4993

Sizes

7 standard ConnectEV SWA (0.6/1 kV Steel-Wire-Armoured Power + Cat.5e) configurations

Power cores + Cat.5e, SWA gland size, nominal outer diameter, weight and BS 7671 ampacity.

SWA dimensions, gland size & BS 7671 ampacity
Order designationPower + Data + SWA wireCW Gland
size		Outer Ø ≈
mm		Weight ≈
kg/km		Clipped
A		Enquiry
Single-Phase 7.4 kW SWA (3G + Cat.5e)
ConnectEV SWA 3G4.0 + Cat5e3×4.0 mm² + Cat5e + 0.9mm SWACW 2016.854042
ConnectEV SWA 3G6.0 + Cat5e3×6.0 mm² + Cat5e + 1.25mm SWACW 2018.874053
ConnectEV SWA 3G10.0 + Cat5e3×10.0 mm² + Cat5e + 1.25mm SWACW 2521.498573
ConnectEV SWA 3G16.0 + Cat5e3×16.0 mm² + Cat5e + 1.25mm SWACW 2523.61,29097
Three-Phase 11 / 22 kW SWA (5G + Cat.5e)
ConnectEV SWA 5G6.0 + Cat5e5×6.0 mm² + Cat5e + 1.25mm SWACW 2521.696046
ConnectEV SWA 5G10.0 + Cat5e5×10.0 mm² + Cat5e + 1.25mm SWACW 25/3224.81,34063
ConnectEV SWA 5G16.0 + Cat5e5×16.0 mm² + Cat5e + 1.6mm SWACW 3228.41,92085
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • 4G (3-phase + neutral, using SWA as CPC) and 2-pair Cat.5e CT-only variants are also available.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

  1. ConductorClass 5 stranding
  2. Spark test100 % in-line
  3. Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
  4. SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
  5. Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
  6. DimensionsOD, wall thickness
  7. Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch
Testing & inspectionTest value / referenceFrequency
Routine tests
100 % 3.5 kV AC power dielectric, 2.5 kV power-to-data hi-pot & Cat.5e sweepZero breakdown and zero Cat.5e pair attenuation degradation under SWAEvery manufactured drum
Sample tests
BS EN 60332-3-24 flame, BS EN 61034-2 smoke & BS EN 60754-1 LSZH testMeets BS 6724 low-smoke zero-halogen fire safetyPer production batch
BS EN 10257-1 galvanized steel wire tensile, torsion & zinc mass testArmour wires meet BS 5467 mechanical crush and earth continuity limitsType qualification

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

BS 5467 & BS 6724 CompliantBS 7671 Sec. 722 & Reg 522.8.10CE, UKCA & CPR Compliant

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX CONNECT-EV SWA 3G6.0mm2 0.6/1kV XLPE + SCREENED CAT5e SWA LSZH BS 6724 CE UKCA
Delivery form
Fumigated wooden drums or steel export reels
Standard lengths
500 m · 1000 m (or custom cut lengths)
MOQ
100 m (standard) · 500 m (custom)
Lead time
2–4 weeks ex-works
Incoterms
EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFConnectEV SWA – technical datasheet7 sizes · construction, technical data, approvalsXLSXConnectEV SWA spec data (Excel)All 7 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation
Revision
2026-10-20
Updated
2026-10-20

FAQ

Questions engineers ask first

Not covered here? Send your drawing — an engineer replies within 2 business hours.

Why does ConnectEV SWA include a full-size Green/Yellow copper core (3G / 5G) when it already has galvanized Steel Wire Armour?
Although SWA armour can serve as a circuit protective conductor (CPC) when properly glanded, many plastic-enclosed domestic and commercial EV wallboxes have limited metal gland-plate strength, and BS 7671 Section 722 PME/TT earthing arrangements often benefit from a dedicated full-cross-section copper PE core. Including both the 3G/5G copper PE core AND the earthed SWA armour gives the electrician total flexibility.
How do you terminate ConnectEV SWA at the EV charger without cutting the Cat.5e data cable?
Ring-score the outer LSZH sheath and galvanized SWA wires at the gland point as normal, leaving the extruded inner polymeric bedding intact. Fit the brass CW SWA gland shroud and nut over the armour wires, then slit the soft inner bedding inside the charger enclosure to expose the 3G/5G XLPE power cores and the intact white/blue screened Cat.5e sub-cable.
Does the pressure of the Steel Wire Armour degrade the 100 MHz Cat.5e impedance?
No. The Cat.5e F/UTP sub-cable has its own circular extruded 300/500 V polymeric jacket plus non-hygroscopic fillers and an extruded inner bedding layer beneath the SWA wires, isolating the twisted pairs from radial armour compression.
When should I choose 3G10 mm² SWA instead of 3G6.0 mm² SWA for a 7.4 kW (32 A) single-phase charger?
At 32 A single-phase (230 V),BS 7671 limits lighting/power voltage drop (typically ≤ 3–5 %). 3G6.0 mm² (7.3 mV/A/m) handles runs up to ~45–48 m; for longer underground driveway/car-park runs from 48 m up to 80 m, step up to 3G10.0 mm² (4.4 mV/A/m).

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