Product Details
Electrical Materials
Armored Cables
Armored cables are low-voltage power cables with copper or aluminium conductors, XLPE/PVC insulation, and a steel wire armour layer, designed for underground and heavy-duty industrial power distribution. Supplied by Gulf Basic Trading, these armored cables are ideal for direct burial, ducts, cable trays, and exposed routes where mechanical protection and long service life are essential.
Product Overview
Armored cables use copper or aluminium conductors with XLPE or PVC insulation, protective bedding, a steel wire or steel tape armour layer, and an outer PVC or LSZH sheath. The metallic armour gives extra mechanical protection against impact, crushing, and accidental digging damage, making these cables suitable for harsh environments.
These cables are commonly used in low-voltage (LV) electrical distribution systems for industrial plants, commercial buildings, infrastructure projects, and utility networks where reliable underground or exposed power distribution is required. They are designed to keep power flowing reliably in tough conditions like rocky ground, plant yards, and high-traffic utility corridors.
Key Features
- Used for underground power feeders, outdoor power distribution, and heavy-duty industrial supplies.
- Suitable for direct burial in soil, laying in ducts, on trays, or clipped to structures, as per design.
- Steel wire armour (SWA) or similar metallic armour provides strong protection against mechanical damage.
- XLPE or PVC insulation offers good electrical performance and heat resistance for low-voltage systems.
- PVC or LSZH outer sheath protects against moisture, chemicals, and general environmental exposure.
- Available in multiple conductor sizes and core configurations, including 2-core, 3-core, and 4-core, to suit different loads and circuits.
- Manufactured in line with recognised armoured cable standards such as BS 5467-type LV designs.
Benefits
- Strong mechanical protection: Steel wire armour shields the cable from impact, crushing, and excavation damage in tough site conditions.
- Reliable underground performance: Suitable for direct burial and duct installations with proper bedding and backfill.
- Versatile installation: Can be used in ducts, trays, and exposed routes where extra protection is needed.
- Good electrical characteristics: XLPE/PVC insulation provides stable performance for LV distribution up to 0.6/1 kV.
- Project-compliant construction: Aligns with common BS/IEC-type LV armored cable specifications used by consultants in Saudi Arabia.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Conductor | Copper or aluminium, stranded |
| Insulation | XLPE or PVC, low-voltage grade (e.g., 0.6/1 kV) |
| Bedding | PVC or similar bedding over insulated cores |
| Armour | Steel wire armour (SWA) or equivalent metallic armour |
| Outer sheath | PVC or LSZH outer sheath |
| Typical voltage rating | 0.6/1 kV low-voltage power distribution |
| Typical installation | Direct burial, ducts, trays, or surface clipping, as per design |
| Typical standards | LV armoured cable standards such as BS 5467-type or IEC equivalents |
| Sizes | 1.5, 2.5, 4, 6, 10, 16, 25, 35, 50, 70, 95, 120, 150, 185, 240 sqmm (core configurations: 2C, 3C, 4C, 3C+E, etc.) |
Usage Instructions
- Choose conductor size, core count, and armour type according to load, fault levels, and installation method defined in the electrical design.
- Use armored cables for underground, exposed, or mechanically vulnerable routes where extra protection is needed.
- Install cables at the specified burial depth and with appropriate sand bedding, warning tape, and backfill where direct burial is used.
- Use suitable cable glands, lugs, and terminations designed for armoured cables and connect the armour as required for earthing.
- Avoid bending cables tighter than the recommended minimum bending radius and do not exceed allowable pulling tension.
- Test insulation resistance and continuity before energising, following standard commissioning procedures.
Why Choose Gulf Basic Trading
- Reliable supply of armored cables and electrical wiring products.
- Competitive pricing for bulk and project orders.
- Nationwide delivery across Saudi Arabia.
- Support for contractors, procurement teams, and industrial buyers.
- Wide range of PPE, safety equipment, and industrial supplies available from one supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use an armored cable instead of a regular cable?
Can armored cables be buried directly in the ground?
What does the armour actually do?
Are armored cables waterproof?
Can I use armored cables indoors as well?
How do I terminate the armour at the ends?
Areas We Supply
Saudi Arabia‑wide supply by Gulf Basic Trading, including:
- Riyadh
- Jeddah
- Dammam
- Jubail
- Khobar
- Yanbu
- Qiddiya
- Diriyah Gate
- Major industrial zones and project locations across Saudi Arabia.
Discover More
Related Products
%2C%20Gulf%20Basic%20Trading.webp&w=828&q=75)
Electrical Materials
Single Core Wires (1.5, 2.5, 4, 6, 10 sqmm)
Single Core Wires 1.5 / 2.5 / 4 / 6 / 10 sqmm are high-conductivity copper building wires used for lighting, sockets, and small sub-mains in villas, apartments, offices, and industrial panels across Saudi Arabia. Supplied by Gulf Basic Trading, these PVC-insulated single core wires are ideal for conduit and trunking installations where reliable power distribution, standard metric sizes, and consultant-approved specifications are required. Product Overview: Single Core Wires 1.5 / 2.5 / 4 / 6 / 10 sqmm are made from high-conductivity annealed copper with PVC insulation, supplied in standard metric sizes for internal building wiring. Their robust construction provides reliable power distribution for lighting, sockets, and small sub-mains while remaining easy to install in conduits and trunking. These wires are widely used in villas, apartments, offices, industrial panels, and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia where consistent quality, colour coding, and consultant-approved specifications are essential. Available from Gulf Basic Trading with nationwide delivery to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and other major cities, including Qiddiya and Diriyah Gate.
View Details
Electrical Materials
Flexible Cables
Flexible cables are fine-stranded, multi-core copper cables with PVC insulation and sheath, engineered for safe power and control connections to portable tools, appliances, and light machinery. Supplied by Gulf Basic Trading, these flexible cables are ideal for workshops, factories, commercial sites, and temporary power setups where frequent movement, vibration, and tight routing are expected. Product Overview: Flexible cables are multi-core cables with fine-stranded copper conductors and PVC insulation, designed for safe power and control connections to portable tools, appliances, and light machinery. Their flexible construction makes them easy to bend and route in tight spaces, while PVC insulation and sheath provide electrical safety and basic mechanical protection. These cables are widely used in workshops, factories, commercial sites, and temporary power setups where equipment is moved or vibrated during normal operation. Available from Gulf Basic Trading with nationwide delivery to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and other major cities, including Qiddiya and Diriyah Gate.
View Details%2C%20Gulf%20Basic%20Trading.webp&w=828&q=75)
Electrical Materials
Earth Wires (YG/BC)
Earth wires are copper conductors used to connect equipment and exposed metal parts to ground, providing a safe path for fault current and improving overall electrical safety. Supplied by Gulf Basic Trading, these Yellow/Green (YG) insulated and Bare Copper (BC) earth wires are ideal for building earthing, panel grounding, and industrial earthing systems across Saudi Arabia. Product Overview: Earth wires are copper conductors used to connect equipment and exposed metal parts to ground, providing a safe path for fault current and improving overall electrical safety. Supplied by Gulf Basic Trading, these Yellow/Green (YG) insulated and Bare Copper (BC) earth wires are ideal for building earthing, panel grounding, and industrial earthing systems across Saudi Arabia. These wires are used in power distribution, lighting circuits, control panels, and electrical installations where reliable earthing is required. They are widely used in residential, commercial, and industrial projects because proper grounding improves safety and system performance. Our products are trusted in major projects across the Kingdom, including developments in Qiddiya.
View Details
Electrical Materials
PVC Conduits
GI Conduits supplied by Gulf Basic Trading are durable galvanized iron conduit systems designed to provide strong mechanical protection for electrical wires and cables in industrial, commercial, construction, and infrastructure applications. They provide a robust pathway for electrical cables where high-strength protection and long-term durability are required. Their galvanized iron construction makes them suitable for demanding electrical installations where protection against physical impact and environmental exposure is important. Product Overview: GI Conduits are designed to protect and organize electrical cables in demanding installation environments. Manufactured from galvanized iron, these conduits provide a strong and durable pathway for electrical wiring while helping protect cables from mechanical damage and external exposure. They are commonly used in industrial facilities, commercial buildings, construction projects, warehouses, electrical installations, and infrastructure projects. GI conduits are particularly suitable for applications where stronger mechanical protection is required compared with lightweight conduit systems. Available from Gulf Basic Trading, a reliable GI conduit supplier in Saudi Arabia, for electrical contractors, MEP contractors, construction companies, industrial facilities, and project procurement teams across the Kingdom.
View Details