Cables & Wiring

NLS supplies XLPE armored power cable, fire rated cable, instrumentation cable and control cable for Saudi industrial and infrastructure projects, priced in USD with delivery scheduled against contractor timelines. NLS has supplied cable packages into a Saudi Aramco NGL project and sources from mills and manufacturers rather than off a fixed shelf stock.

What NLS supplies in cables and wiring

Saudi project sites run on four cable families that rarely come from the same shelf: XLPE armored power cable, fire rated cable for life-safety and evacuation circuits, instrumentation cable for control rooms and SCADA runs, and control cable for panel wiring and motor starters. NLS sources across all four, working directly with manufacturers and mills rather than reselling out of a single warehouse line.

Armored XLPE cable covers the low and medium voltage range most contractors ask for, typically 0.6/1kV up to 11kV and 33kV runs on larger jobs, with aluminum or copper conductor options depending on run length and voltage drop calculations. Fire rated cable follows IEC 60331 or BS 6387 style circuit integrity requirements for the panels and pumps that have to keep running during a fire event. Instrumentation cable comes in individually and overall screened pairs and triads for 4-20mA loops and RS-485 runs, and control cable covers multicore PVC and XLPE options for panel-to-field wiring.

How sourcing and pricing work

Cable pricing tracks copper and aluminum spot prices, so NLS quotes in USD and locks the rate for the validity window stated on the RFQ, typically two to three weeks. Lead time depends on gauge, length and whether the spec calls for a specific brand or certification; standard armored cable in common sizes usually ships in four to eight weeks from mill confirmation, longer for large-diameter or custom-jacket runs. NLS asks for the drawing or BOQ up front, the applicable standard (SASO, IEC, or a project-specific spec like a SAES document), and the delivery point, then returns one priced response instead of a string of back-and-forth emails.

Why project buyers use NLS for cable

NLS has delivered cable packages into a live Saudi Aramco NGL project, which means the packing lists, material test certificates and QA documentation already match what a major operator's procurement and QC teams expect to see on a submittal. That's a different starting point than a trading company quoting cable for the first time. NLS is a Saudi-registered company based in Riyadh and prices the cable itself in USD while handling local delivery and site logistics in SAR, so a project's finance team gets one number in each currency instead of converting line by line. SASO conformity and SABER registration apply to most cable imported into the Kingdom; NLS builds that into the quote rather than leaving it for the buyer to chase after the PO is placed.

Related products

XLPE Armored Cables

XLPE armored cables use cross-linked polyethylene insulation under a steel wire or tape armor layer, built to run underground or in exposed industrial routes. NLS sources single-core and multi-core XLPE armored cable from 0.6/1kV up to 33kV, built to IEC 60502 and BS 5467, and has supplied cable packages into a live Saudi Aramco NGL project.

Fire-Rated Cables

Fire-rated cable keeps circuits alive during a fire, either through fire-resistant (FR) construction that maintains circuit integrity for a set time, or fire-retardant low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) construction that limits flame spread and toxic smoke. NLS sources both classes for life-safety circuits: emergency lighting, fire alarm, smoke extraction fans, and sprinkler pump feeds on hospital and aviation projects.

Instrumentation Cables

Instrumentation cable carries low-level signals between field instruments and control rooms without picking up electrical noise, using individually and overall screened pairs or triads. NLS sources 0.5mm² to 1.5mm² instrumentation cable in twisted pair, triad, and multi-pair constructions to BS 5308, for DCS, PLC, and SCADA wiring on process and utility projects.

Control Cables

Control cable carries switching and actuation signals between panels, motor starters, and field equipment, typically multi-core with numbered cores for fast panel wiring. NLS sources 1.5mm² to 4mm² multi-core control cable, 2 to 61 cores, copper conductor, PVC or XLPE insulated, to BS 6346, for MCC, switchgear, and field junction box wiring on Saudi industrial and infrastructure projects.

LV Power Cables

Low voltage power cable covers the 0.6/1kV class used for general power distribution, from switchgear to panel boards to motor feeds. NLS sources copper and aluminum conductor LV cable, PVC or XLPE insulated, single-core and multi-core, to IEC 60502-1 and BS 6004, for industrial, hospital and aviation project wiring across Saudi Arabia.

MV Power Cables

Medium voltage power cable covers the 3.3kV to 33kV range used for substation feeders and primary distribution. NLS sources single-core and three-core XLPE MV cable, copper or aluminum conductor, to IEC 60502-2 and BS 6622, matched to the voltage class, conductor size, and screening a project's single-line diagram specifies.

HV Power Cables

High voltage power cable, 66kV and above up to 150kV XLPE-insulated classes, links grid substations and large transmission-scale loads. NLS sources HV cable to IEC 60840 on a project-specific basis, working from the utility or EPC contractor's technical spec since HV cable is always made to order and never a stock item anywhere in the region.

Flexible Rubber Cables

Flexible rubber cable uses an elastomeric insulation and sheath instead of PVC, built for repeated flexing, mobile equipment, and demanding outdoor or workshop use. NLS sources rubber-sheathed flexible cable to IEC 60245, in single and multi-core, for site power tools, mobile plant, and temporary power runs on Saudi construction and industrial sites.

Solar DC Cables

Solar DC cable connects PV modules to inverters and combiner boxes, built with UV-stable, weather-resistant insulation rated for decades of outdoor exposure. NLS sources single-core solar DC cable to EN 50618, in the common 4mm² to 10mm² sizes utility and rooftop PV projects specify, for solar installations across Saudi Arabia's high-UV, high-heat environment.

Marine & Shipboard Cables

Marine and shipboard cable is built to IEC 60092 for the corrosive, high-vibration, fire-safety-critical environment of vessels, offshore platforms, and port facilities. NLS sources flame-retardant and fire-resistant marine cable in LV and MV classes, for power, control, and instrumentation circuits on marine, port, and offshore infrastructure projects along Saudi Arabia's Red Sea and Gulf coasts.

Fiber Optic Cables

Fiber optic cable carries data as light pulses through glass fiber, immune to electrical interference and capable of far higher bandwidth over longer distances than copper. NLS sources single-mode and multi-mode fiber cable to IEC 60794 and ITU-T G.652, armored and non-armored, for backbone data links and SCADA/control networks on Saudi industrial and infrastructure projects.

Coaxial Cables

Coaxial cable carries RF and video signal through a shielded center conductor design that resists interference over the cable's length, used for CCTV, antenna, and RF signal runs. NLS sources RG-series coaxial cable to IEC 61196, in the impedance and shielding grades security, communication, and broadcast systems specify on Saudi industrial and commercial projects.

Overhead Conductors (ACSR)

ACSR (aluminum conductor steel-reinforced) is the standard bare overhead conductor for power transmission and distribution lines, pairing aluminum's conductivity with a steel core for tensile strength across long spans. NLS sources ACSR conductor to ASTM B232 and IEC 61089, in common sizes for utility distribution lines and site power lines on Saudi industrial and infrastructure projects.

Aerial Bundled Cables (ABC)

Aerial bundled cable groups insulated conductors into a single self-supporting overhead bundle, replacing bare wire on poles with a safer, more compact low voltage distribution option. NLS sources ABC in standard core configurations for LV distribution, matched to construction practice similar to IEC 60502-1, for pole-mounted power runs on Saudi utility and site infrastructure projects.

Silicone Heat-Resistant Cables

Silicone-insulated cable withstands continuous operating temperatures far above standard PVC or XLPE cable, built for wiring inside ovens, furnaces, lighting fixtures, and other high-heat equipment. NLS sources silicone rubber cable to IEC 60245-3, in fine-stranded copper conductor, for high-temperature industrial wiring on Saudi process and manufacturing sites.

Welding Cables

Welding cable carries the high current between a welding machine and the electrode holder or ground clamp, built with extra-flexible, fine-stranded copper conductor and a tough rubber sheath for constant coiling and site abuse. NLS sources welding cable to IEC 60245-6, in the common current-rated sizes fabrication and site welding operations across Saudi Arabia specify.

Data & LAN Cables

Structured data cable (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A) carries Ethernet network traffic over twisted copper pairs, the backbone of any office, control room, or building management network. NLS sources LAN cable to ISO/IEC 11801 and TIA/EIA-568, in shielded and unshielded constructions, for IT and BMS network wiring on Saudi commercial and industrial projects.

Cable Glands & Lugs

Cable glands seal and mechanically anchor a cable where it enters an enclosure, while cable lugs terminate conductor strands into a solid connection point for a busbar, terminal, or equipment lug. NLS sources both to IEC 62444 (glands) and DIN 46234/46235 (lugs), in the sizes matched to cable diameter and conductor cross-section on Saudi electrical installations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does armored cable cost per meter in Saudi Arabia?+

Price depends on conductor size, voltage class and copper or aluminum content, since cable tracks metal spot prices day to day. NLS quotes a per-meter rate against a specific drawing or BOQ rather than a generic price list, with the quote valid for two to three weeks.

Who supplies fire rated cable in Riyadh?+

NLS sources fire rated cable meeting circuit integrity standards like BS 6387 for life-safety and evacuation circuits, and quotes it alongside standard power cable so a project doesn't need a separate supplier for fire-rated runs.

Can NLS deliver cable to Jubail or Dammam on a short lead time?+

Standard armored cable in common sizes usually ships in four to eight weeks from mill confirmation, and NLS handles delivery logistics to Eastern Province sites including Jubail and Dammam as part of the SAR-priced portion of the quote.

Does NLS have experience supplying cable to Saudi Aramco projects?+

Yes. NLS has delivered cable packages into a Saudi Aramco NGL project, with the packing lists and QA documentation already built to match Aramco procurement expectations.

What cable standards does NLS work to?+

NLS quotes against SASO, IEC and project-specific standards such as SAES documents when a client's spec calls for them, and SASO/SABER conformity applies to most imported cable entering the Kingdom.

Besides power cable, does NLS also supply instrumentation and control cable?+

Yes. Alongside XLPE armored power cable, NLS sources instrumentation cable for 4-20mA and RS-485 loops and multicore control cable for panel wiring, quoted from the same desk.