Steel Wire Armoured Fibre Cable
Steel Wire Armoured Fibre Cable (SWA) is a robust optical cable for harsh environments needing a high degree of mechanical protection, supplied in OM1, OM3, OM4 and OS2 fibre from 4 to 24 core.
Steel Wire Armoured Fibre Cable, or SWA, is a robust optical cable built for harsh environments that need a high degree of mechanical protection along the route.
Choosing steel wire armoured fibre cable
Choose the fibre category to suit the link: OM1 62.5/125 and OM3 or OM4 50/125 for multimode, or OS2 9/125 singlemode for longer runs. Core counts run from 4 up to 24 core to suit the number of connections needed.
- Fibre categories: OM1, OM3, OM4, OS2
- Core counts: 4, 8, 12 and 24 core
- Construction: steel wire armour
This sits within the fibre optic cable range alongside Steel Tape Armoured Fibre Cable and unarmoured Loose Tube Fibre Cable where armour is not required.
Steel Wire Armoured Fibre Cable FAQs
What is steel wire armoured (SWA) fibre cable used for?
SWA cable is used on routes needing a high degree of mechanical protection, such as underground or exposed runs, thanks to its steel wire armour layer.
Which fibre categories are available in SWA cable?
This range covers OM1 62.5/125 and OM3 or OM4 50/125 multimode, plus OS2 9/125 singlemode, in core counts from 4 up to 24 core.
How does SWA cable differ from steel tape armoured cable?
Both give mechanical protection but use different armour builds. See Steel Tape Armoured Fibre Cable for the alternative construction.