Extell, Belden and Ramcro are three cable brands that UAE contractors meet on the same projects, but they lead in different areas. Extell is a structured cabling brand focused on copper and fibre network cable. Belden is an American manufacturer with a very broad range covering networking, audio, security, control and industrial cable. Ramcro is an Italian manufacturer that specialises in cable for security, fire, audio and building automation systems. This comparison explains where each brand fits so you can match the right one to your specification, and source it from one supplier in Dubai.
Extell vs Belden vs Ramcro at a Glance
| Factor | Extell | Belden | Ramcro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Structured cabling brand from ExTell Systems, an ICT infrastructure company in the UAE | US manufacturer founded in 1902 | Italian manufacturer, Ramcro S.p.A. |
| Core strength | Copper and fibre network cabling, patch cords and passive accessories | Very wide range: network, audio and video, security, control, instrumentation, industrial | Security, fire, audio, BMS and KNX building automation cable |
| Example stocked at Cable Zone | E7XFLI3-SF-LC Cat7 S/FTP 23 AWG LSZH, purple, 305 m | 8760 one pair 18 AWG screened; 5300FE two core 18 AWG shielded | R1258 eight core 18 AWG screened; R1721 two core 18 AWG screened LSZH |
| Best fit | Data networks in offices, hotels and residential fit outs | Projects that name Belden, broadcast and AV, industrial data buses | Security, access control, audio and BMS low voltage systems |
The brands overlap at the edges. Belden and Ramcro both make speaker and control cable, and Belden also makes network cable, so the deciding factor is usually the project specification and the approved makes list.
When to Choose Extell Cable in Dubai
Choose Extell when the job is a structured cabling network and the consultant accepts Extell as an approved make. Its range covers Cat6, Cat6A and Cat7 copper cable, fibre optic cable and the patch panels and cords that complete a channel, which lets an installer source one system rather than mixing parts.
The Extell Cat7 S/FTP cable Cable Zone stocks uses 23 AWG conductors with individually foiled pairs and an overall braid, in an LSZH sheath on 305 metre reels. That construction suits fit outs with heavy electrical interference or long horizontal runs. Our Extell Cat7 cable specification guide covers shielding and termination in detail, and the Cat 7 cable supplier in Dubai page lists related stock.
When to Choose Belden Cable
Choose Belden when the specification names it, when the system manufacturer lists a Belden part number, or when the cable must match a known datasheet exactly. Many BMS, fire, audio and industrial controller manuals quote Belden numbers such as 8760 for RS-485 and BACnet MS/TP, and consultants often write “Belden or equal”.
Belden part numbers are recognised worldwide, which makes substitution approvals easier to document. See the range on our Belden cable supplier in Dubai page.
When to Choose Ramcro Cable
Choose Ramcro for low voltage building systems: security and CCTV, access control, intrusion alarms, public address and audio, BMS and KNX. Ramcro builds cable specifically for these systems, in screened and unscreened versions, PVC and LSZH sheaths, and core counts from two to multicore, with clear model codes such as R1226, R1227, R1258 and R1721. Ramcro has also been a member of the KNX Association since 2019.
Ramcro is often the practical choice when a project needs many different low voltage cable types from one brand. Our Ramcro cable supplier in the UAE page lists stocked models, and the Ramcro buyer’s guide explains how to pick a model by system.
How to Choose Between the Three Brands
Start with the specification. If it names a brand or part number, use that brand or get written approval for an equal. If it lists approved makes, choose from that list by system: Extell for the data network, Ramcro for security, audio and BMS cabling, and Belden where a system manufacturer quotes a Belden number. If the specification gives only performance requirements, compare datasheets for conductor size, screening, sheath (PVC or LSZH) and fire performance, then weigh availability and lead time in the UAE.
On mixed projects it is common to use all three brands in one building. Sourcing them from one supplier keeps delivery and documentation simple and reduces the risk of mismatched sheath or fire ratings across systems. Our guide to control cable sizes and AWG to mm² conversion helps when comparing brands that quote sizes differently.
Extell, Belden and Ramcro Cable from Cable Zone Technology
Cable Zone Technology stocks Extell, Belden and Ramcro cable at its showroom in Naif, Deira, and delivers across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the northern emirates. Send your cable schedule or specification and we will match each line to a brand and part number, share datasheets and confirm stock. Browse the full range on our products page or request a quote for Extell, Belden or Ramcro cable.
Cable Brand FAQs
Is Ramcro cable as good as Belden?
Both are established manufacturers. They lead in different areas, so the better choice depends on the system and the specification rather than on the brand alone.
Where can I buy Extell cable in Dubai?
Cable Zone Technology stocks Extell Cat7 S/FTP LSZH cable in Deira, Dubai, with delivery across the UAE.
Can I substitute one brand for another on a project?
Only with the consultant’s approval. Submit the datasheets of both cables so the approval can compare conductor size, screening, sheath and fire ratings.
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