Control Cables Suppliers, UAE

Control cables in the UAE are multicore low voltage cables that carry command and interlock signals between panels, drives and field devices. This page explains armoured, LSZH, screened and fire resistant types, core count and size, effects of heat, IEC 60502-1 and BS cable standards, MoIAT and Civil Defence notes as of 2026, linked brands and what drives price and lead time.

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What are control cables, and which types do UAE projects order?

Control cables are multicore low voltage cables that carry command, interlock, status and alarm signals between panels, MCCs, drives and field devices, rather than main load current. They are one of the five cable groups inside cables and wiring for the UAE, and the page you are reading goes deeper on construction and buying than the family overview.

Control cable type	Typical UAE use	Construction and standard
PVC insulated, SWA, PVC sheath	Plant rooms, pump stations and outdoor runs between MCC and field	0.6/1 kV, numbered cores, galvanised steel wire armour; BS 5467 or IEC 60502-1 style
LSZH sheathed, SWA	Towers, malls, hospitals and metro stations	BS 6724 type low smoke zero halogen sheath
Unarmoured multicore, PVC	Inside panels and cable trays with mechanical protection	Numbered cores, 300/500 V or 450/750 V constructions
Screened control cable	Drive control, PLC I/O and noisy areas	Overall braid or foil screen with drain wire
Fire resistant control cable	Smoke extract, fire pump and emergency lighting control	See the fire resistant cables page; circuit integrity tested

A control cable is only one part of the circuit. Main feeders sit under power cables, analogue signals from sensors go on instrumentation cables, and each armoured end needs cable glands and lugs.

How do you choose the core count, core size and sheath for UAE control cables?

Choose control cable from the signal count, the length of the run and the fire performance of the building, in that order. Core size is set by voltage drop on long runs and by the coil or lamp current, not by habit.

Core count: count the circuits including spares and the earth core. A Prysmian control cable datasheet shows how wide the range is: 1.5 mm2 cores in versions from 2 to 50 cores plus earth, PVC insulated, white with black numbering, with a green and yellow earth core.
Core size: 1.5 mm2 suits most coil circuits; long runs to remote starters may need 2.5 mm2 to hold voltage at the contactor.
Armour: steel wire armour protects buried and outdoor cable and gives an earth path; unarmoured cable is for protected routes in trays.
Sheath: PVC is the default. Prysmian notes that BS 6724 cable is designed for system interconnection as control or power cable, and replaces PVC sheathed BS 5467 where low smoke, zero halogen performance and reduced flame spread are required, because burning PVC gives dense black smoke, toxic fumes and acid gas.

How does UAE heat affect control cable ratings?

UAE ambient heat reduces what a control cable can carry, so check the maximum conductor temperature and group derating even though control currents are small. The Prysmian datasheet gives a maximum continuous operating temperature of 75 degrees C for its PVC cable, with up to 90 degrees C possible when the cable is not exposed to mechanical deformation. Cables bunched in hot roof spaces, cable trench risers and sun-exposed trays reach those limits sooner than catalogue ambient figures suggest.

Coil circuits such as contactors draw inrush current, so check the voltage at the coil on long runs. Outdoor runs also need UV-resistant sheath, and cables near the coast benefit from a galvanised armour with a sound outer sheath so moisture cannot reach the steel.

Which standards and approvals apply to control cables in the UAE?

As of 2026, control cables sold in the UAE as low voltage cables follow IEC 60502-1 or the BS equivalents named on the consultant's specification, and MoIAT conformity applies to LV cables as set out in the cables family page. Fire performance depends on the building type and on Civil Defence requirements.

Requirement	Applies to	Authority or body
IEC 60502-1	Extruded insulation LV cables, 1 kV and 3 kV	IEC
BS 5467 and BS 6724	Armoured cable with PVC or LSHF sheath, common on UAE specifications	BSI; BASEC lists approvals
BS 6004	PVC insulated and sheathed cables	BSI; BASEC
IEC 60332 series, IEC 61034	Flame propagation and smoke emission tests	IEC; BASEC test descriptions
MoIAT conformity	Low voltage cables sold in the UAE	MoIAT (ECAS or EQM)
Civil Defence rules	Fire resistant circuits and life safety control	Local Civil Defence authority

BASEC describes IEC 60502-1 and BS 6724 cables as vertical ladder flame spread and smoke emission examples, and BS 5467 as a single flame (BS EN 60332-1-2) example, so ask for the test report that matches your specification. The ECAS and EQM conformity guide covers the MoIAT route.

What should you check when control cable is delivered and installed?

Check the drum label against the order, test the cable on the drum, and test again after pulling. Control cable faults are cheaper to find before the terminations are made.

Drum label shows the standard, construction, core count, size and length.
Core numbering is legible and sequential, with the earth core in the right colour.
Insulation resistance and continuity are measured and recorded for every core after installation.
Bending radius and pulling tension stay within the maker's limits.
Armour is terminated in the correct gland and earthed per the design.

Keep a core schedule that ties each number to the circuit; it saves days at commissioning.

Who supplies control cables in the UAE?

Control cable comes from Gulf and international cable makers and is sold direct on project volumes and through distributors for mixed lengths. Three makers with documented multicore armoured ranges are linked here.

Prysmian: published control cable datasheets and low voltage and control fire resistant cable for process plants.
Oman Cables Industry: lists low voltage power and control cables, with BASEC approval for BS 5467 and BS 6724 armoured cable.
Ducab: BASEC approval listing includes BS 6724 armoured cable, BS 6004 and IEC 60502-1.

Buy cut-to-length from a distributor when several sizes are needed. Buy drum lots from the factory when the cable is on the critical path. The sourcing guide explains vetting and sample documents.

What drives control cable price and lead time in the UAE?

Copper content is the largest price driver, followed by armour and sheath type. Lead time depends on whether your core count and size is a stock construction.

Copper price at the date of quotation.
Core count and cross-section: odd core counts are often made to order.
Armour and LSZH sheath against plain PVC.
Drum length and cutting charges.
Test certificates and witnessed tests.

Send the core schedule and route lengths, then post your requirement for quotes.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Control Cables

What is a control cable?

A control cable is a multicore low voltage cable that carries control, interlock and alarm signals between panels, drives and field devices. Cores are numbered for identification, and the cable may be PVC or LSZH sheathed, armoured or screened, depending on the route and the building.

What is the difference between control cable and power cable?

Power cables carry load current to motors and feeders, with few large cores. Control cables carry small currents on many small numbered cores. Some standards, such as BS 6724, cover both uses, so the difference is in the core count, size and the circuit it serves.

When do UAE projects specify LSZH control cable?

Consultants specify low smoke zero halogen sheaths for enclosed public buildings such as hospitals, towers, malls and metro stations, because burning PVC gives dense black smoke and acid gas. The specification decides it, so follow the project documents and the Civil Defence requirements.

What core size is usual for control cable?

1.5 mm2 is the common size for contactor coils and indicator circuits. Long runs to remote starters may need 2.5 mm2 to keep voltage at the coil. Your designer should confirm the size from the coil current and the voltage drop over the full route length.

Do I need armoured control cable?

Use steel wire armoured cable where the route is buried, outdoors or exposed to impact, and where the armour is part of the earthing design. Unarmoured control cable is fine inside panels or on protected trays. The project specification normally fixes the choice.

Does the same control cable work for fire pump circuits?

Not unless it is a fire resistant type tested for circuit integrity. Ordinary control cable fails when the fire reaches it. Life safety control circuits need cable approved to the specified fire resistance standard; the fire resistant cables page explains the tests.

Should I buy control cable from the manufacturer or a distributor?

Buy full drums from the manufacturer or its authorised agent when the cable is on the critical path and test certificates are needed. A distributor suits mixed sizes and cut lengths. Either way, ask for the standard, BASEC or equivalent approval and batch test report.