BASEC (British Approvals Services for Cables) has highlighted critical fire performance applications, with aluminium cables being a carefully considered process to ensure they are safe, compliant and reliable in service.

At present, India’s market usage share of aluminium (Al) wire and cable products is at a staggering 80%. This means that only 20% of cable products being used have copper (Cu) conductors, which is in huge contrast to some developed countries. Typically, copper cable products are mainly used for house wiring, instrumentation and control, as well as special application cables including: low voltage (LV) fire resistant and extra high voltage (EHV). Natural raw, in-country supply of aluminium is available and so the government encourages the use of aluminium wires and cables. In comparison to copper, aluminium offers a commercially viable and affordable option.