Armored Electrical Cable: The Ultimate Buyer Guide
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An armored cable is a cable type with powerful safeguard armoring that saves the wire from harm. Though it's quite popular, we know negligible about it. There are some frequently asked queries like the difference between PVC cables from this one. Or, the exact time this cable type becomes handy to use.
The first thing that comes to mind when anyone speaks of armored cable, is the SWA cable. It's not that the SWA cable is the only cable type with a shielding coating between its jackets. To know more, you have to read this piece. You can rest assured that your understanding of armored electrical cables will increase. Now let's peek at the unknown of this cable type.
What is an armored electrical cable?
Simply put, an armored electrical cable is nothing but a reinforced cable. Practically, it is stronger than ordinary electrical wires. Almost all of us assume that SWA is the only cable type with armoring. But it's the opposite of that. There are numerous types of armored cables. Among them the three main types are:
- Steel Wired Armored Cable (SWA):
It is one of the most normally used armored cables for power as well as auxiliary cables. Justifying its name, this power cable classification consists of steel wire armor which diminishes any kind of hazard related to haggard or broken cables. This cable type is extremely helpful for external wiring applications as it can resist any kind of mechanical extremity that can harm the entire setup. This cable will surely work if an outdoor armored cable is necessary for you.
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