Served Wire Armor

Served wire armor is used to add protection around wire or cable in applications where conductors may be exposed to mechanical stress, abrasion, handling, or demanding installation conditions. It is often used with instrumentation, electronic control, signal, and thermocouple extension wiring.

Served wire armor is often used for smaller instrument, signal, electronic, or thermocouple-style cables that need added protection. Interlocked armored cable is typically associated with heavier-duty cable constructions where a more rigid metallic armor layer is used for broader mechanical protection.

Instrument cable may need armor when it is installed in an area where the cable could be exposed to pulling stress, abrasion, vibration, handling, or other physical damage. Armor can help protect sensitive conductors while the cable continues to carry signal or measurement data.

Yes. Served wire armor may be used with shielded cable constructions when the application requires both signal protection and physical protection. Shielding helps reduce electrical interference, while armor helps protect the cable from mechanical damage.

The right cable depends on the application, conductor count, signal type, shielding requirements, insulation material, temperature rating, armor construction, flexibility needs, and installation environment. Custom Cable Corp. can help match the cable construction to the equipment and operating conditions.