UL 3266 XLPE 125°C Motor Lead Wire for Saudi Arabia and UAE — UL Certified
UL 3266 XLPE wire is a cross-linked polyethylene insulated wire rated 125°C and 600V AC under UL AWM Style 3266 and recognised under UL Follow-Up Service File No. E333030. The 125°C temperature rating — significantly above the 105°C limit of PVC-insulated UL 1015 — makes UL 3266 the standard specification for motor lead connections in Class F (155°C) and Class H (180°C) motors where the thermal class of the motor insulation system requires a higher-rated conductor insulation at the motor terminal connection point.
In Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where ambient temperatures regularly exceed 40°C in outdoor industrial installations and motor enclosure temperatures can reach 60–80°C under full load, the 125°C XLPE insulation of UL 3266 provides the thermal margin that PVC wire cannot reliably deliver over a full service life. CableApex manufactures UL 3266 wire under UL Follow-Up Service File No. E333030 and exports factory-direct to Saudi Arabia (CIF Jeddah) and UAE (CIF Jebel Ali) with complete UL-certified documentation for procurement qualification.
Product Specifications — UL 3266
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| UL AWM style | 3266 |
| Insulation material | Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) |
| Temperature rating | 125°C continuous |
| Voltage rating | 600V AC |
| Conductor | Solid or stranded copper (tinned or bare) |
| AWG range | 30 AWG – 2000 kcmil |
| Min avg insulation thickness (30–10 AWG) | 30 mils (0.76 mm) |
| Min insulation at any point | 27 mils (0.69 mm) |
| Flame rating | Horizontal flame, VW-1 |
| UL file number | E333030 |
| Colour options | Red, black, white, yellow, blue, green, brown, orange, grey, violet |
| Compliance | RoHS, REACH |
Reprinted from Product iQ with permission from UL Solutions. ©2026 UL LLC. File No. E333030, last updated 2025-12-01.
Why 125°C XLPE for Saudi Arabia and UAE Motor Applications
UL 3266 vs UL 1015 for Saudi and UAE motor leads
| Property | UL 3266 XLPE (this product) | UL 1015 PVC |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature rating | 125°C | 105°C |
| Voltage rating | 600V AC | 600V AC |
| Insulation type | Cross-linked polyethylene | PVC thermoplastic |
| Behaviour at 105°C+ | Maintains shape — cross-linked structure | Softens, may deform |
| Oil resistance | Good | Moderate |
| Motor class suitability | Class F and Class H motors | Class B and Class F (lower end) |
| Saudi/UAE climate suitability | Better — higher thermal margin | Marginal in extreme ambient conditions |
Export Supply to Saudi Arabia and UAE
CableApex exports UL 3266 XLPE wire factory-direct to Saudi Arabia (CIF Jeddah) and UAE (CIF Jebel Ali). Standard export package: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin (China Chamber of Commerce), Bill of Lading, Product Conformance Declaration referencing File No. E333030, RoHS Declaration, MSDS. Arab League CoO on request. Transit: Saudi Arabia 18–22 days; UAE 16–20 days.
Key Features
Product
- UL AWM Style 3266, 125°C, 600V AC
- File No. E333030 — UL Follow-Up Service
- XLPE insulation — cross-linked, non-softening
- 30 AWG to 2000 kcmil — full range
- VW-1 and horizontal flame rated
- RoHS and REACH compliant
Supply for Saudi Arabia and UAE
- Factory-direct from Yangzhou, China
- CIF Jeddah (Saudi) / CIF Jebel Ali (UAE)
- UL certified documentation supplied
- Arab League CoO available
- MOQ 500 m per AWG/colour
- 10–15 working day lead time
Common Applications in Saudi Arabia and UAE
Motor lead connections — Class F and H motors
The primary application is motor lead wire connecting Class F (155°C) and Class H (180°C) LV induction motors to their starter or VFD in Saudi Arabia’s industrial and petrochemical facilities. The 125°C XLPE insulation satisfies the thermal class requirement at the motor terminal and provides the thermal margin required for reliable service in Saudi Arabia’s extreme ambient temperature environment. See also: UL 1015 600V wire for standard motor leads in milder ambient conditions and UL 3271 XLPE wire for semi-conductive shielded motor lead applications.
Industrial control panel internal wiring
Panel builders in Saudi Arabia and UAE supplying to oil and gas, petrochemical, and infrastructure projects increasingly specify UL 3266 XLPE over UL 1015 PVC for control panel internal wiring in installations where the panel enclosure ambient temperature — driven by heat dissipation from VFDs, contactors, and transformers — regularly approaches or exceeds 105°C. The XLPE insulation’s non-softening cross-linked structure maintains wire form and electrical integrity throughout these conditions.
HVAC equipment motor leads — Saudi and UAE climate control
Saudi Arabia and the UAE operate some of the world’s largest commercial and industrial HVAC installations. Chiller motors, cooling tower fan motors, and air handling unit drive motors in outdoor installations face year-round ambient temperatures that stress PVC wire to its thermal limits. UL 3266 XLPE is the standard specification for motor lead wire in HVAC equipment supplied to the Saudi and UAE markets by international OEMs.
Other applications
- Pump motor lead connections in oil and gas and water treatment facilities
- Compressor motor terminal wiring in petrochemical plants
- Crane and hoist motor lead connections in Saudi ports and logistics facilities
- Data centre UPS and cooling system motor leads
Ordering Information
Specify AWG, conductor type (tinned or bare), insulation colour, and quantity. MOQ 500 m per AWG/colour. Mixed AWG orders in one shipment. UL 3266 compliance documentation and RoHS Declaration supplied. Sample from 10 m.
Request CIF Jeddah or Jebel Ali pricing. Provide AWG, colour, quantity, and destination port. We respond within 24 hours. Contact us.
Why CableApex for Saudi Arabia and UAE
CableApex manufactures UL 3266 XLPE wire under UL Follow-Up Service (File No. E333030) at our Yangzhou facility. 100% online spark testing and continuous diameter monitoring. Direct export to Saudi Arabia and UAE with complete UL documentation. Arab League CoO capability. Contact us for a quotation within 24 hours.
