UL 3266 10 AWG XLPE Wire for Riyadh Data Centres and UAE — Price Per Meter
UL 3266 10 AWG XLPE wire provides 30A current capacity in free air at 125°C — making it the standard specification for the 30A power lead circuits that appear repeatedly in data centre electrical equipment, industrial motor connections, and control panel internal power distribution in Riyadh and across the UAE. At 10 AWG (5.26 mm² nominal cross-section), this wire sits in the sweet spot between fine control wiring and heavy power cable — large enough to carry the currents demanded by rack PDUs, pump motors, and compressor drive starters, compact enough to route through standard cable management systems in data centre and industrial panel environments.
For Riyadh and UAE buyers comparing price per meter from Chinese factories, UL 3266 XLPE wire offers a competitive cost-per-metre versus equivalent cross-section silicone rubber wire (lower raw material cost than silicone) while delivering a higher temperature rating than PVC wire at the same price point — making it the specification of choice for price-sensitive procurement teams that still require UL-certified 125°C performance for GCC market applications.
Specifications — UL 3266 10 AWG
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| UL AWM style | 3266 |
| AWG size | 10 AWG |
| Nominal cross-section | 5.26 mm² |
| Temperature rating | 125°C continuous |
| Voltage rating | 600V AC |
| Conductor | Stranded tinned copper |
| Insulation material | Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) |
| Min avg insulation thickness | 30 mils (0.76 mm) |
| Approx. OD | 5.8 mm |
| Max DC resistance at 20°C | 3.28 Ω/km |
| Current capacity (free air, 125°C) | 30A |
| Flame rating | Horizontal flame, VW-1 |
| UL file number | E333030 |
| Compliance | RoHS, REACH |
Reprinted from Product iQ with permission from UL Solutions. ©2026 UL LLC. File No. E333030, last updated 2025-12-01.
Price Per Meter for Riyadh and UAE Buyers
Riyadh data centre power distribution
Riyadh is Saudi Arabia’s primary data centre hub under Vision 2030’s digital infrastructure programme, hosting facilities from hyperscale operators and government cloud providers. Data centre electrical equipment — PDUs, UPS internal power distribution, automatic transfer switch internal leads, and server rack power feeds — commonly uses 10 AWG wire for the 30A circuits that represent the standard rack power level in most colocation and hyperscale data centre facilities. UL 3266 XLPE provides the 125°C temperature rating required for wiring in data centre electrical rooms where UPS heat dissipation, high-density power distribution, and Saudi Arabia’s high ambient temperatures combine to create elevated internal temperatures in electrical enclosures. See also: UL 1015 600V wire for lower-temperature data centre applications and UL 3271 XLPE wire for semi-conductive shielded versions.
UAE motor and industrial panel applications
UAE panel builders and equipment OEMs specify 10 AWG UL 3266 XLPE for motor lead connections in the 20–30A range — covering standard 5.5 kW to 7.5 kW LV motor connections at 380V / 400V — and for internal power distribution in control panels operating in the elevated ambient temperatures common in UAE industrial and outdoor enclosures. The competitive price per metre versus silicone rubber wire at equivalent AWG makes UL 3266 the value-optimised specification for these standard industrial applications.
UL 3266 10 AWG in the XLPE wire family
| AWG | Cross-section | OD (mm) | Max resistance (Ω/km) | Current capacity (A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 AWG | 2.08 mm² | 4.5 | 8.45 | 17A |
| 12 AWG | 3.31 mm² | 5.1 | 5.21 | 23A |
| 10 AWG | 5.26 mm² | 5.8 | 3.28 | 30A |
| 8 AWG | 8.37 mm² | 6.8 | 2.06 | 40A |
| 6 AWG | 13.3 mm² | 8.1 | 1.30 | 55A |
Common Applications
Riyadh data centre PDU and UPS wiring
Internal power distribution leads in rack PDUs and UPS systems in Riyadh data centres — where 30A at 125°C covers the standard rack power level and the XLPE insulation handles the elevated ambient temperature in the UPS room. The UL 3266 recognition satisfies the component wiring requirements of UL 60950 and UL 62368 standards applied to data centre electrical equipment.
UAE industrial motor leads (20–30A range)
Motor lead connections for 5.5–7.5 kW LV motors in UAE industrial facilities — HVAC systems, pump drives, and compressor motor leads in outdoor enclosures where the 125°C XLPE insulation handles the combined effect of motor heat and UAE ambient temperature more reliably than PVC.
Control panel internal wiring
Internal power distribution wiring in industrial control panels supplied to Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and UAE oil and gas projects — where 10 AWG covers the 30A circuits for VFD input power, transformer feeds, and busbar connections inside the panel.
Other applications
- Solar inverter AC output power leads in Saudi and UAE renewable energy systems
- Generator set internal power distribution leads
- Lighting distribution panel internal wiring for Vision 2030 commercial projects
- Marine and offshore electrical equipment power leads
Ordering Information
10 AWG, specify conductor type (tinned or bare), insulation colour, and quantity. MOQ 500 m per colour. Bulk pricing from 1000 m. UL 3266 compliance documentation and RoHS Declaration supplied. Sample from 10 m.
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Why CableApex for Riyadh and UAE
CableApex manufactures UL 3266 XLPE wire under UL Follow-Up Service (File No. E333030) in Yangzhou. 100% online spark testing and continuous diameter monitoring. Direct export to Saudi Arabia (18–22 days to Jeddah) and UAE (16–20 days to Jebel Ali). Competitive price per metre with complete UL documentation. Contact us within 24 hours.
