Vietnam – Uni-Cable Low Voltage Building Wires for Urban Housing & Commercial Projects

In recent years, Vietnam’s booming real estate and infrastructure development, particularly in cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Can Tho, has driven strong demand for high-quality, safe, and fire-resistant electrical building wires. These cables are widely used in residential apartments, office buildings, industrial parks, and smart city pilot zones.

In 2024, Uni-Cable supplied more than 2 million meters of low voltage copper building wire for five major urban housing projects, including the VinCity Grand Park in HCMC, FLC Tower Hanoi, and the Mekong Smart Town project in Can Tho.

Products Supplied – LV Building Wire Range

Cable Type:

• 450/750V PVC Insulated Copper Wires

• Cu/PVC (single core)

• Cu/PVC/PVC (multicore flat or round cable)

• LSZH sheath options for flame-retardant installations

Conductor:

• Plain annealed copper, Class 1 (solid) or Class 2 (stranded)

• Sizes: 1.5 mm², 2.5 mm², 4 mm², 6 mm², 10 mm², 16 mm²

Sheathing & Insulation:

• PVC (IEC 60227) or Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH)

• Operating temperature: -15°C to +70°C

• Flame retardant per IEC 60332-1

Colors Supplied:

• Standard Vietnam color code: Red, Yellow, Blue, Black, Green/Yellow (PE), White, Grey

Application Scenarios

• Lighting & Socket Circuits in residential towers

• Main & sub-main distribution boards

• Power supply for elevators, HVAC systems, fire pumps

• Smart home wiring systems (sensors, alarms)

• LSZH cables used in high-rise corridors and emergency exit circuits

Standards & Testing

All Uni-Cable building wires comply with:

 Factory Testing (Routine & Type Tests):

• Conductor resistance

• Voltage withstand test (2.5kV for 5 mins)

• Insulation thickness & tensile strength

• Elongation at break and hot set

• Aging, heat shock, and flame propagation tests

FAT was witnessed by a local Vietnamese inspection agency (QUATEST 3), and test reports were approved by project consultants including Coteccons, Hòa Bình Construction, and Phat Dat Real Estate.

Export Packaging & Delivery

• Packed in 100m coils, 500m wooden drums, or custom reels per contractor request

• Each roll wrapped in PE film with QR-coded labels indicating spec, length, and batch number

• Outer packaging included Vietnamese/English marking

• Exported from Shanghai to Cat Lai Port (HCMC) and Hai Phong Port
  

Shipment Documents Included:

• Certificate of Origin (Form E)

• Factory Test Report

• Packing List and Commercial Invoice

• Vietnamese translation of spec sheet & installation guide

Accessories Supplied

• Cable markers, trunking, and clips

• LSZH conduit and bends

• Crimp connectors and terminals

• Labeling tools and installation kits

Why Developers Chose Uni-Cable

• Price-performance balance – Comparable quality to Thai/Malaysian brands but at 20% lower cost
• Fast lead times – <3 weeks from PO to delivery
• Project customization – Color coding, drum size, and local standard adaptation
• Compliance – Fully tested per TCVN and IEC; accepted by Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction
• On-site support – Vietnamese-English datasheets and installation guidance

Contractors reported:

Excellent flexibility and insulation strength during pull-through in narrow conduits

Reduced fire risk and compliance with new building safety regulations (applicable to smart buildings)

Uni-Cable now listed in the approved vendor lists for multiple top-10 Vietnamese construction companies