CABLES · 01HV & MV Power Cables
XLPE insulated, screened medium and high voltage cables from 3.6/6 kV to 18/30 kV (up to 33 kV), single and three core, armoured or unarmoured.
3.6/6 – 18/30 kVXLPECu / Al
PRODUCTS · CABLES · POWER, CONTROL & FIBRE OPTIC · UAE
Supplying High-Performance Power, Control & Fibre Optic Cables
Gasify Middle East supplies HV and MV XLPE power cables, LV XLPE and PVC power cables, multicore control cables, panel wire, flexible and VFD cables, instrumentation and thermocouple cables, fire-performance cables and fibre optic cables from Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Cables to IEC, BS and IS standards, in copper and aluminium, supplied against your cable schedule with per-drum test reports.
Built for project procurement: we match each cable to voltage grade, conductor, armour, sheath and fire performance, confirm sources against your project specification, and support ADNOC, Saudi Aramco and other client-specification enquiries across the UAE, GCC, Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
IEC 60502-1IEC 60502-2BS 5467IS
7098IEC 60228IEC 60332IEC 60331IEC 60794
01 / CABLE RANGE
Cables for power, control and communication.
From MV XLPE cables to panel wire, instrumentation pairs and fibre optics, sourced against voltage grade, construction, fire performance and project specification.
CABLES · 01
CABLES · 02LV XLPE Power Cables
0.6/1 kV (1.1 kV) XLPE power cables, armoured or unarmoured, in copper or aluminium, for distribution and plant supply.
0.6/1 kVXLPE / SWAUp to 1000 mm²
CABLES · 03LV PVC Power Cables
PVC insulated and sheathed power cables for general low voltage wiring and distribution where XLPE is not required.
PVC / PVC0.6/1 kVArmoured / unarmoured
CABLES · 04Multicore Control Cables
Multicore control cables with numbered or coloured cores for control rooms, switchgear and motor control centres.
2 – 61 core1.5 / 2.5 mm²Screened
CABLES · 05Panel Wiring, Flexible & VFD Cables
Single core panel wire, flexible multicore cables and screened VFD cables for control panels, machinery and drives.
Panel wireFlexibleVFD screened
CABLES · 06Instrumentation & Thermocouple Cables
Pair, triad and multipair screened instrumentation cables, intrinsically safe blue sheath options, and thermocouple extension cables.
Pairs / triadsScreenedIS blue
CABLES · 07Fire-Performance, Solar & Special Cables
FR, FRLS and LSZH cables, fire survival cables with glass mica tape, solar DC cables, mining, anti-termite and other special-purpose cables.
FRLS / LSZHFire survivalSolar DC
CABLES · 08Fibre Optic Cables
Single-mode and multimode, armoured and LSZH fibre optic cables with patch cords, connectors and accessories. See the dedicated fibre optic page.
OS2 / OM3 / OM4ArmouredLSZH
02 / SPECIFICATIONS
Cable specification tables by type and standard.
Typical supply ranges. Availability depends on type, size, conductor and quantity, and is confirmed for every RFQ.
| Cable | Standard | Construction | Size & rating | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV XLPE cable, 3.6/6 to 12/20 kV | IEC 60502-2; IS 7098 Part 2; BS 6622 | Cu or Al conductor, semi-conductive screens, XLPE, copper tape or wire screen, PVC / LSZH sheath | 35 to 1000 mm² single core; 35 to 400 mm² three core | Plant and utility distribution, substations |
| MV XLPE cable, 18/30 kV | IEC 60502-2; BS 7835; IS 7098 Part 2 | As above, with thicker insulation | 35 to 1000 mm² single core; up to 400 mm² three core | Bulk power supply, solar and thermal power plants |
| Armoured MV cable, steel strip or wire | IEC 60502-2; IS 7098 Part 2 | Galvanised steel strip or round wire armour over inner sheath | Three core typical | Direct burial, trenches, mechanical protection |
| Single core MV cable, non-magnetic armour | IEC 60502-2; IS 7098 Part 2 | Aluminium wire or strip armour to avoid eddy current losses on AC | 35 to 1000 mm² | Single core runs on AC systems |
| Anti-termite / FRLS / LSZH sheath MV cable | IEC 60502-2; client specification | Special sheath compound over armour or screen | As above | Termite areas, enclosed spaces, tunnels |
| Extra high voltage cable | IEC 62067 / client specification | XLPE, lead or aluminium laminate sheath | On enquiry | Transmission above 33 kV on enquiry |
State voltage grade (IEC or IS), standard, single or three core, conductor material and size, screen, armour, sheath type and drum length in the RFQ. Extra high voltage cables are sourced on enquiry.
| Cable | Standard | Construction | Size & rating | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LV XLPE cable, unarmoured | IEC 60502-1; IS 7098 Part 1; BS 5467 (armoured) | Cu or Al, XLPE insulation, PVC or LSZH sheath | 1.5 to 1000 mm² single core; up to 630 mm² multicore | Distribution cabling in ducts and trays |
| LV XLPE cable, armoured (SWA / strip) | IEC 60502-1; BS 5467; BS 6724 (LSZH) | Steel wire or strip armour over extruded inner sheath | 1.5 to 630 mm² multicore | Direct burial, plant and outdoor routes |
| Single core LV cable, non-magnetic armour | IEC 60502-1; BS 5467 | Aluminium wire or strip armour | Up to 1000 mm² | Single core runs on AC circuits |
| LV PVC cable, unarmoured and armoured | IEC 60502-1; IS 1554 Part 1; BS 6346 | Cu or Al, PVC insulation, PVC sheath | 1.5 to 630 mm² | General wiring and distribution |
| LSZH low voltage cable | BS 6724; IEC 60502-1; IEC 60754 | Cu or Al, XLPE, LSZH sheath | 1.5 to 630 mm² | Hospitals, airports, metros and offshore |
| Sector-shaped multicore cable | IEC 60502-1 | Shaped conductors give smaller overall diameter | Larger sizes, multicore | Space-limited trenches and ducts |
Cores are laid up with a right-hand lay. State the core colour code (IEC 60502-1 or BS 5467) in the RFQ. See the Grades, Colours and Codes tab.
| Cable | Standard | Construction | Size & rating | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control cable, XLPE or PVC, multicore | IEC 60502-1; IS 1554; BS 6346 | Cu stranded conductor, numbered or coloured cores, unarmoured or armoured | 2 to 61 core; 1.5 and 2.5 mm² | Switchgear, MCCs, control rooms and signalling |
| Screened control cable | IEC 60502-1; client specification | Copper tape or braid screen, drain wire | 2 to 61 core | Noise-sensitive control circuits |
| Armoured control cable | IEC 60502-1; BS 5467 | SWA or strip armour with inner sheath | As above | Outdoor and direct burial control wiring |
| FRLS / LSZH control cable | IEC 60332-3; IEC 60754 | FRLS PVC or LSZH sheath | As above | Fire-sensitive installations |
| Power and control hybrid | Manufacturer standard | Power cores and control cores in one cable | Per design | Combined supply and control to equipment |
State the number of cores, conductor size, screening, armour, sheath and core identification (colour or numbered) in the RFQ.
| Cable | Standard | Construction | Size & rating | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single core panel wire (PVC) | IEC 60227-3; IS 694 | Flexible or solid Cu conductor, PVC, 450/750 V | 0.5 to 400 mm² | Control panel and switchboard wiring |
| Single core panel wire, high-temperature | IEC 60245; UL 758 (AWM) | Cu, silicone, PTFE or cross-linked insulation | 0.5 to 16 mm² | Hot enclosures and heater circuits |
| Flexible multicore cable (PVC) | IEC 60227-5; IS 694 | Class 5 Cu, PVC insulation, PVC sheath, 300/500 V | 2 to 24 core; 0.5 to 6 mm² | Light machinery and portable equipment |
| Flexible rubber cable (H07RN-F type) | IEC 60245-4 | Class 5 Cu, rubber insulation and sheath, 450/750 V | 1.5 to 240 mm² | Mobile equipment, cranes and temporary supply |
| Screened VFD / motor drive cable | Manufacturer standard; IEC 60502-1 | Symmetric cores, copper braid or tape screen, XLPE | 2.5 to 240 mm² | Variable frequency drive to motor |
| Welding and trailing cable | IEC 60245-6; IEC 60245-4 | Fine-wire Cu, rubber sheath | 10 to 120 mm² | Welding sets and heavy portable loads |
| Cable ties, markers and glands | Manufacturer standard | Accessories for terminating and identifying | Per cable | Panel termination and identification |
State voltage rating, flexibility class, insulation material, colour and the temperature of the installation in the RFQ.
| Cable | Standard | Construction | Size & rating | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instrumentation cable, individual and overall screen | IEC 60502-1 (construction); EN 50288; client specification | Cu, PVC or XLPE, twisted pairs or triads, Al-Mylar screen, drain wire, overall screen | 1 to 48 pairs; 0.5 to 1.5 mm² | Analogue and digital field signals, DCS and SCADA |
| Armoured instrumentation cable | As above; BS 5467 armour | SWA over inner sheath | As above | Outdoor, direct burial and tray routes |
| Intrinsically safe (IS) instrumentation cable | IEC 60079-14; client specification | Blue sheath, screened pairs | As above | Intrinsically safe circuits in hazardous areas |
| Thermocouple extension and compensating cable | IEC 60584-3; ANSI MC96.1 | Matched alloy conductors, types K, J, T, N, E; screened | Pairs and multipairs | Connects thermocouples to controllers |
| RTD / Pt100 cable | IEC 60751; client specification | 3-wire or 4-wire Cu, screened | Single and multi-element | Temperature sensing circuits |
| Fieldbus and data cable | IEC 61158; Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus | Specific impedance and shielding | Per bus type | Fieldbus, Profibus and Modbus networks |
State pair or triad count, conductor size, screen type, armour, sheath colour and any intrinsic safety or fire performance requirement in the RFQ.
| Cable | Standard | Construction | Size & rating | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR PVC cable | IEC 60332-1; IEC 60332-3 | PVC with flame-retardant additive | Per base cable | Open plants where flame spread must be limited |
| FRLS PVC cable | IEC 60332-3; IEC 61034 | FR PVC with reduced smoke emission | Per base cable | Enclosed plants and buildings |
| LSZH / ZHFR cable | IEC 60754-1 / -2; IEC 61034-2 | Polyolefin or EVA based sheath, no halogen, low smoke | Per base cable | Metros, airports, hospitals and offshore |
| Fire survival cable | IEC 60331; BS 6387 (C, W, Z) | Glass mica tape over the conductor, LSZH sheath | Per design; 2 to 61 core | Emergency lighting, alarms and shutdown circuits |
| Solar DC cable | EN 50618; IEC 62930 | Tinned Cu, cross-linked insulation and sheath, UV resistant, 1.5 kV DC | 2.5 to 35 mm² | Photovoltaic strings and DC runs |
| Mining and anti-termite cable | Client specification | Double armour, tinned copper wires, special additive in sheath | As specified | Mines and termite-prone areas |
| Oil and chemical resistant sheath | Manufacturer specification | PUR or special compound sheath | On enquiry | Hydrocarbon-exposed routes |
| Lead sheathed cable | On request | Lead layer over bedding | On enquiry | Corrosive and chemical environments |
State the fire performance class, any smoke and halogen limits, and the environment (termite, oil, UV). Fire survival cables need fire-rated supports and glands to keep circuit integrity.
| Cable | Standard | Construction | Size & rating | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-mode fibre cable, OS2 | ITU-T G.652.D; IEC 60794 | Loose tube or tight buffer, armoured or unarmoured | 2 to 288 core | Plant, pipeline and campus backbones |
| Multimode fibre cable, OM3 / OM4 / OM5 | IEC 60793-2-10; ISO/IEC 11801 | 50/125 µm, tight buffer or loose tube | 2 to 144 core | Control buildings, data halls |
| Armoured and direct burial fibre cable | IEC 60794-3-10 | Steel tape or wire armour, water blocked | 6 to 288 core | Direct burial and harsh routes |
| LSZH and fire-resistant fibre cable | IEC 60754; IEC 60331-25 | LSZH sheath, optional fire-resistant layers | Per construction | Enclosed areas and emergency circuits |
| Patch cords, pigtails and connectors | IEC 61754; IEC 61300 | LC, SC, ST, FC, MPO; UPC and APC | Per cord length | Equipment and ODF termination |
See the fibre optic cables page for fibre types, construction, loss data and the link loss calculator.
Voltage grades (IEC and Indian Standard)
| IEC grade (U0/U) | IS grade | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 0.6/1 kV | 1.1 kV | Low voltage power, control |
| 3.6/6 (7.2) kV | 3.8/6.6 kV | Medium voltage |
| 6/10 (12) kV | 6.35/11 kV | Medium voltage |
| 12/20 (24) kV | 12.7/22 kV | Medium voltage |
| 18/30 (36) kV | 19/33 kV | Medium voltage, up to 33 kV |
Core colour codes
| Number of cores | IEC 60502-1 | BS 5467 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red or black | Brown or blue |
| 2 | Red and black | Brown and blue |
| 3 | Red, yellow, blue | Brown, black, grey |
| 4 | Red, yellow, blue, black | Blue, brown, black, grey |
| 5 | Red, yellow, blue, black, green/yellow | Green/yellow, blue, brown, black, grey |
| 6 and above | Numbers printed on each core | Numbers printed on each core |
Cable designation code (VDE-style)
| Constituent | Code |
|---|---|
| Aluminium conductor | A |
| Copper conductor | (no letter) |
| XLPE insulation | 2X |
| PVC insulation | Y |
| Steel round wire armour | W |
| Steel strip armour | F |
| Double steel round wire armour | WW |
| Double steel strip armour | FF |
| Non-magnetic (aluminium) round wire armour | Wa |
| Non-magnetic (aluminium) strip armour | Fa |
| PVC outer sheath | Y |
Example: A2XFY is an aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, steel strip armoured, PVC sheathed cable. 2XWY is a copper conductor, XLPE insulated, steel round wire armoured, PVC sheathed cable.
Construction and ordering notes
| Item | Options | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conductors | Plain or tinned copper, aluminium; Class 2 stranded, Class 5 flexible; circular or shaped | IEC 60228. Use tinned copper where sulphur fumes are present | ||
| Insulation | XLPE (90 °C operating, 250 °C short circuit), PVC (70 °C), rubber, LSZH compounds | XLPE has higher current rating and short-circuit capability than PVC | ||
| Inner sheath | Extruded PVC or LSZH (preferred) or taped | Extruded gives a better water barrier under armour | ||
| Armour | Galvanised steel wire or strip for multicore; aluminium wire or strip for single core AC | Single core AC cables need non-magnetic armour | ||
| Outer sheath | PVC, FR, FRLS, LSZH, PE, PUR; black as standard, blue for intrinsically safe circuits | Choose for fire, UV, oil, chemical and termite exposure | ||
| Drum length | Standard drums of 500 to 1,000 m depending on size; cut lengths and long drum lengths on enquiry | State the drum length per route to limit joints | ||
| Marking | Metre marking, cable code, voltage, standard, manufacturer and year | Per the product standard and order | ||
| Packing | Wooden or steel drums, sealed ends, drum label with test report reference | Export packing to suit destination | ||
03 / CABLE SELECTION GUIDE
Match the cable to the circuit.
A quick reference for common cable needs. Final selection follows the cable schedule, load, fault level, route and project specification.
| Circuit or need | Cable | Standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supply to a substation or plant block at 6 to 33 kV | MV XLPE screened cable (single or three core) | IEC 60502-2; IS 7098-2 | Select voltage grade, fault level and screen size |
| Distribution to MCCs, motors and panels at 415 V | LV XLPE armoured cable | IEC 60502-1; BS 5467 | Size for load, voltage drop and fault level |
| Single core runs on AC systems | Single core cable with non-magnetic armour | IEC 60502-1 / -2 | Magnetic armour overheats from eddy currents |
| Direct burial or exposed outdoor route | Armoured cable with extruded inner sheath and tough outer sheath | IEC 60502-1 | Specify anti-termite additive if needed |
| Enclosed spaces, tunnels, hospitals and offshore | LSZH power or control cable | BS 6724; IEC 60754; IEC 61034 | Low smoke and no halogen acid gas |
| Open plants where flame spread must be limited | FR or FRLS PVC cable | IEC 60332-3 | Smoke and halogen are not eliminated |
| Emergency lighting, alarm and shutdown circuits | Fire survival cable with glass mica tape | IEC 60331; BS 6387 | Supports and glands must also be fire-rated |
| Control wiring between switchgear and control room | Multicore control cable, numbered cores | IEC 60502-1 | Allow 10 to 20% spare cores |
| Inside a panel or enclosure | Single core panel wire | IEC 60227; IS 694 | Colour code by function and use ferrules on ends |
| Motor fed by a variable frequency drive | Screened symmetrical VFD cable | Manufacturer standard | Terminate the screen 360° at both ends |
| Process signals from field instruments | Screened instrumentation pairs, IS blue where intrinsically safe | EN 50288; IEC 60079-14 | Segregate from power cables |
| Connecting thermocouples | Thermocouple extension cable matched to the type | IEC 60584-3 | Use the same alloy type as the thermocouple |
| Long data and network links | Fibre optic cable (single-mode) | IEC 60794; ITU-T G.652 | See the fibre optic page for options |
Factors that decide cable size and construction: maximum operating voltage, load current, fault level and clearing time, overload duty, route length and voltage drop, installation method and ambient or ground temperature, soil conditions, and fire performance. Use the voltage drop calculator on the electrical page for a first check of drop.
04 / SHORT-CIRCUIT RATING & CONDUCTOR WEIGHT
Validate fault current ratings and conductor metal prior to quoting.
Conductor short-circuit withstand for the cable size and fault duration, the minimum size for a given fault level, and the copper or aluminium weight.
I = k × A ÷ √t (k: Cu XLPE 143, Cu PVC 115, Al XLPE 94, Al PVC 76)
A min = I × √t ÷ k
Weight = area × density × cores (Cu 8.89, Al 2.70 g/cm³)
A min = I × √t ÷ k
Weight = area × density × cores (Cu 8.89, Al 2.70 g/cm³)
SHORT-CIRCUIT WITHSTAND OF THIS CONDUCTOR—kA
MINIMUM SIZE FOR THE FAULT CURRENT—
CONDUCTOR METAL PER KM (ALL CORES)0kg/km
CONDUCTOR METAL FOR THE LENGTH0kg
Adiabatic method for the phase conductor only, valid for fault durations up to about 5 seconds, with the k values of IEC 60364-5-54. It does not size the screen or armour, and the current rating, voltage drop and installation conditions must be checked separately. Metal weight excludes insulation, sheath and armour. Send the cable schedule for a quotation →
05 / ADNOC & SAUDI ARAMCO PROJECT SUPPLY
Procurement & Technical Compliance for ADNOC & Saudi Aramco Projects
Operators and EPC contractors define the cable standard, fire performance, testing and vendor requirements. We work to those documents.
From cable schedule to a compliant quotation.
Before quoting, we check the enquiry against the documents that drive cable compliance on NOC-linked projects.
- Cable schedule, datasheet and route review, including voltage grade, conductor, armour and sheath
- Client and company specification requirements, including ADNOC and Saudi Aramco documents where the project calls for them
- Approved manufacturer or vendor list (AVL) requirements for the proposed source
- FR, FRLS, LSZH, fire survival and special sheath clauses
- Drum length, marking and test requirements
Test records that travel with the drum.
Documentation follows the purchase order and the project specification, with drum-level traceability.
- Routine test report for each drum
- Type-test reports for fire, smoke and construction
- Datasheet, certificate of conformity and drum label records
- Third-party inspection coordination where the project requires it
- Packing list and shipping documents compiled for the client's records
Important: Gasify supports procurement against ADNOC, Saudi Aramco
and other client specifications. Product compliance, approved-source requirements and documentation are
reviewed for each project, and Gasify does not represent an approval or vendor-registration status.
06 / STANDARDS & CODES
Standards in Every Cable We Deliver
IEC 60502-1 · BS 5467 · IS 7098-1
Cables for rated voltages from 1 kV up to 3 kV, including armoured types.
IEC 60502-2 · BS 6622 · BS 7835 · IS 7098-2
Cables for rated voltages from 6 kV up to 30 kV.
IEC 60228 · IS 8130
Conductor classes, sizes and resistance.
IEC 60227 · IEC 60245 · IS 694
PVC and rubber insulated cables for up to 450/750 V.
IEC 60332-1 · 60332-3 · 60754 · 61034
Flame propagation, halogen content and smoke density.
IEC 60331 · BS 6387
Circuit integrity under fire, categories C, W and Z.
EN 50288 · IEC 60584-3 · IEC 60079-14
Screened pairs, thermocouple extension and intrinsically safe wiring.
EN 50618 · IEC 62930
DC cables for photovoltaic systems.
IEC 60364-5-52 · IEC 60287
Selection of wiring systems and current-carrying capacity.
IEC 60364-4-43 · IEC 60949
Conductor withstand to fault current.
IEC 60794 · ITU-T G.652
Optical fibre cables and fibre recommendations.
Routine and type tests · Drum test records
Per the cable standard and the order.
07 / TESTING & DOCUMENTATION
Testing & Documentation Governance
Tests and documents depend on the product standard, purchase order and applicable project specification.
Routine tests
Conductor resistance, voltage test and insulation resistance on every drum, to the cable standard.
Sample and type tests
Construction, dimension, tensile and elongation tests on samples, and type-test reports for the design.
MV tests
Partial discharge and high-voltage tests on screened medium voltage cables where specified.
Fire & smoke tests
Flame propagation, halogen content, smoke density and fire-survival type-test reports for FR, LSZH and fire survival cables.
Drum inspection & marking
Visual and metre-mark checks, end sealing and drum labels before dispatch.
Inspection & documents
Third-party inspection and witnessing coordination, test certificates, packing list and shipping documents.
08 / APPLICATIONS
Mission-Critical Applications
Oil & gas plants
Power, control and instrumentation cables for process units, utilities and control rooms.
Refining & petrochemical
FRLS, LSZH and armoured cables for plants with dense cable trays.
Power generation & solar
MV cables, control cables and solar DC cables for power plants.
Substations & utilities
HV and MV XLPE cables for utility distribution and bulk supply.
Offshore & marine
LSZH, fire survival and special sheath cables for platforms and vessels.
Industrial & automation
Control, panel, flexible and VFD cables for machinery and drives.
Infrastructure & buildings
LV power, LSZH and fire survival cables for buildings, metros and airports.
Data & telecom networks
Fibre optic cables and copper control networks for plants and campuses.
09 / WHY GASIFY
Cable Procurement Engineered for Your Entire Scope
- Quotation against a size list, with armour, sheath and fire class left to the buyer
- Wrong colour code, voltage grade or standard found after delivery
- Cables, glands, lugs and trays quoted separately
- Approved-source requirements discovered late in the process
- Cable schedule reviewed, with voltage, standard, conductor, armour and sheath matched before quotation
- Test report, traceability and TPI requirements aligned with the order
- Power, control, instrumentation and fibre cables consolidated with glands, lugs and trays
- AVL and vendor requirements checked at quotation stage
10 / CABLE SUPPLIER IN THE UAE
Power, control and fibre optic cable supplier in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Gasify Middle East Trading LLC is a UAE-based industrial supplier of electrical cables for oil and gas, petrochemical, power, water and infrastructure projects. From offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai we support EPC contractors, electrical contractors, panel builders and plant procurement teams with power, control, instrumentation and fibre optic cables.
Our range covers HV and MV XLPE cables to IEC 60502-2, LV XLPE and PVC power cables to IEC 60502-1 and BS 5467, multicore control cables, panel wire and flexible cables to IEC 60227 and IEC 60245, instrumentation and thermocouple cables, FR, FRLS, LSZH and fire survival cables, and fibre optic cables to IEC 60794.
ADNOC cable supplier and Saudi Aramco cable supplier support
Projects in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC often reference operator specifications, approved manufacturer lists and inspection requirements. Gasify reviews these requirements against the cables you need, coordinates the documentation called for by the order, and supports the RFQ from technical clarification to delivery. Approval status is never assumed. Requirements are confirmed against each project's documents.
HV, MV and LV XLPE power cables
XLPE insulated cables run at 90 °C and withstand 250 °C in a short circuit, so they carry more current and tolerate faults better than PVC cables. Medium voltage cables from 3.6/6 kV to 18/30 kV use a conductor screen, XLPE insulation and an insulation screen with a copper tape or wire metallic screen, while LV cables at 0.6/1 kV are available armoured or unarmoured in copper and aluminium.
Armoured cable, single core and direct burial
Steel wire or strip armour protects multicore cables in direct burial and exposed routes and can serve as the earth continuity path. Single core cables on AC systems need non-magnetic aluminium armour, because magnetic armour overheats from eddy currents.
Control, panel, flexible and VFD cables
Multicore control cables with numbered or coloured cores, single core panel wire, flexible multicore and rubber cables, and screened symmetrical VFD cables cover switchgear, motor control centres, control panels, machinery and drives.
Instrumentation and thermocouple cables
Screened pair and triad instrumentation cables, with intrinsically safe blue sheath options, and thermocouple extension cables for K, J, T, N and E types carry field signals to DCS and SCADA systems.
FRLS, LSZH and fire survival cables
FR and FRLS PVC cables limit flame spread and smoke, LSZH cables remove halogen gas and give low, less toxic smoke, and fire survival cables with glass mica tape keep emergency circuits running in a fire. Solar DC cables, anti-termite and mining cables are available on enquiry.
Cables with glands, lugs, trays and fibre optic in one package
Cables rarely travel alone. Gasify can consolidate cables with cable glands, lugs, trays and earthing materials, fibre optic cables, instrumentation and structural steel in a single package, with phased deliveries to the UAE, GCC, Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Explore how we work on our project supply page or read about oil and gas supply.
11 / FAQ
Power, control and fibre cable questions.
Are you a power cable and control cable supplier in the UAE?
Gasify sources power, control, instrumentation and fibre optic cables from established manufacturers and supports procurement from the UAE. Availability depends on cable type, size, voltage grade, conductor and quantity, so lead times and stock are confirmed for each RFQ.
Can you supply cables to ADNOC and Saudi Aramco project specifications?
Gasify supports procurement against project cable schedules and client specifications, including ADNOC and Saudi Aramco requirements where the project calls for them. Approved manufacturer and vendor list requirements are reviewed for each project. Gasify does not represent an approval status unless it is formally documented.
Which cables do you supply?
The range covers HV and MV XLPE power cables, LV XLPE and PVC power cables, multicore control cables, panel wire, flexible and VFD cables, instrumentation and thermocouple cables, fire-performance and special cables, and fibre optic cables.
What is the difference between XLPE and PVC insulated cables?
XLPE is a cross-linked, thermosetting insulation that runs at 90 °C and withstands 250 °C in a short circuit, so it carries more current and handles faults better. PVC is thermoplastic, runs at 70 °C and costs less. XLPE is preferred for power cables, PVC for general wiring.
Should I choose copper or aluminium conductors?
Copper has higher conductivity and mechanical strength, so a copper cable is smaller for the same current. Aluminium is lighter and costs less for large sizes, but needs correct lugs and bimetallic connectors. Use tinned copper where sulphur fumes can corrode plain copper.
When do I need an armoured cable?
Use armoured cable for direct burial, exposed routes and where mechanical protection is needed, and where the armour must serve as an earth continuity path. Unarmoured cable is enough on protected trays. Single core AC cables need non-magnetic aluminium armour.
What is the difference between FR, FRLS, LSZH and fire survival cable?
FR cable limits flame spread. FRLS cable adds lower smoke emission, but it is still PVC, so some smoke and halogen gas remain. LSZH cable has no halogen and gives low, less toxic smoke. Fire survival cable keeps the circuit working for a stated time in a fire.
What is the difference between IEC and IS voltage grades?
IEC grades such as 3.6/6 kV and 18/30 kV and Indian Standard grades such as 3.8/6.6 kV and 19/33 kV describe similar classes of cable. The first value is the voltage to earth and the second is between conductors. State the standard in the RFQ so the correct insulation thickness is supplied.
What cable goes between a variable frequency drive and a motor?
A screened, symmetrical VFD cable, with the screen terminated at both ends, reduces electromagnetic interference and bearing currents. Cable length and drive switching frequency affect the choice.
How do I check the short-circuit rating of a cable?
Compare the fault current and clearing time with the conductor's adiabatic withstand, which depends on the conductor material, the insulation and the cross-section. Use the calculator on this page for a quick check, and confirm with the project cable sizing calculation.
What tests and certificates come with the cables?
Cables come with routine test reports for each drum. Type-test reports for fire, smoke and construction, partial discharge tests for MV cables, third-party inspection and EN 10204-type certification of metal accessories can be arranged where the project specifies them.
How do I request a quotation for cables?
Send your cable schedule or BOQ with voltage grade, standard, conductor material and size, number of cores, armour, sheath type and fire performance, drum length, quantity, required tests and delivery location. The procurement team reviews the requirement and responds with a quotation.
Do you deliver outside the UAE?
Yes. Gasify coordinates delivery from the UAE to the GCC, wider Middle East, Africa and South Asia, subject to product, quantity, destination and logistics requirements. Include the delivery location in your RFQ.
12 / START A REQUIREMENT
Send your cable schedule. We'll build the supply route.
Share your cable schedule, BOQ or datasheets with the delivery location. Our procurement team will review voltage grades, constructions, fire performance and documentation, then coordinate sourcing, quotation and delivery.
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