What are the differences between Chinese and international armoured cable names?

The main differences between Chinese and international armoured cable names come from different naming systems, cable standards, and structure descriptions.
In Chinese cable catalogues, armoured cables are often named by model code or cable structure. Common names include YJV22, YJLV22, YJV32, YJLV32, VV22, VLV22, Cu/XLPE/STA/PVC, Al/XLPE/STA/PVC, Cu/XLPE/SWA/PVC, and Al/XLPE/SWA/PVC. For example, YJV22 usually refers to copper conductor XLPE insulated steel tape armoured PVC sheathed power cable, while YJLV22 usually refers to the aluminium conductor version.
In international markets, buyers more often search by armour type, application, or standard. Common names include SWA cable, steel wire armoured cable, AWA cable, aluminium wire armoured cable, STA cable, steel tape armoured cable, XLPE/SWA/PVC cable, LSZH armoured cable, BS 5467 armoured cable, BS 6724 armoured cable, IEC 60502 armoured cable, direct burial cable, and underground armoured cable.
Although the names are different, the cables can still be used in international projects if the cable construction, voltage rating, conductor material, insulation, sheath, armour type, testing requirements, and applicable standards match the project specification. Just like different languages used in different countries, cable names may vary from one market to another, but they can refer to the same or equivalent cable structure when the technical requirements are aligned. Buyers should compare the technical datasheet, cable structure, standard, application, and certification requirements instead of comparing product names only.