2 core, 5 pair, 8 pair and custom builds — engineered for noise-free signal transmission, dispatched pan-India on committed schedules from our ISO 9001:2015-certified Bhiwadi facility.
Our instrumentation cables have been supplied and approved on projects and plants of India's leading public and private sector organisations.
Instrumentation cables are the signal highways of any industrial plant. Unlike standard power cables that carry high current at elevated voltages, instrumentation cables transmit low-level signals from field instruments to control rooms and DCS panels.
BMI produces the complete instrumentation cable range, manufactured and tested to IS, IEC and BS 5308 standards.
From basic twisted cable for single-loop instruments to complex multi-triad IS+OS armoured designs — BMI supplies the complete spectrum of screened and shielded instrumentation cables, direct from our ISO-certified factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan.
| Cable Type | Shielding | Armour | Pairs / Triads | Sizes (sq mm) | Insulation | Outer Sheath | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Screened Unarmoured OS/UA | Al-Mylar overall screen + drain wire | None | 1P – 50P | 0.5 / 0.75 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.5* | PVC / XLPE / FR-XLPE / EPR | PVC GP / PVC FR / FRLS / LSZH / HFFR | Process control, indoor runs |
| IS+OS Screened Unarmoured IS+OS/UA | Individual + overall screen (Al-Mylar / Cu tape) | None | 2P – 50P | 0.5 / 0.75 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.5* | PVC / XLPE / FR-XLPE / EPR | PVC GP / PVC FR / FRLS / LSZH / HFFR | Low-noise loops, DCS panels |
| Overall Screened Armoured OS/A | Al-Mylar / Cu braid overall screen | GI Wire / Strip / Tape | 1P – 50P | 0.5 / 0.75 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.5* | PVC / XLPE / FR-XLPE / EPR | PVC GP / PVC FR / FRLS / LSZH / HFFR | Outdoor, trenches |
| IS+OS Screened Armoured IS+OS/A | Individual + overall screen (tape / braid) | GI Double Tape / Wire / Strip | 2P – 50P | 0.5 / 0.75 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.5* | PVC / XLPE / FR-XLPE / EPR | PVC GP / PVC FR / FRLS / LSZH / HFFR | Oil & gas, hazardous areas |
| Shielded Twisted Pair 2P–50P | Individual or overall screen (per spec) | Armoured / Unarmoured | 2P – 50P | 0.5 / 0.75 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.5* | PVC / XLPE / FR-XLPE / EPR | PVC GP / PVC FR / FRLS / LSZH / HFFR | Analog signals, SCADA |
| Triad Cables (3-Wire RTD) | Individual triad + overall screen (optional) | Armoured / Unarmoured | 1T – 24T* | 0.5 / 0.75 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.5* | PVC / XLPE / FR-XLPE / EPR | PVC GP / PVC FR / FRLS / LSZH / HFFR | 3-wire RTD, 4–20mA loops |
| Multi-Pair / Multi-Triad Up to 50P | Individual + overall screen (Al-Mylar + Cu braid) | Armoured / Unarmoured | Up to 50P / 36T* | 0.5 / 0.75 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.5* | PVC / XLPE / FR-XLPE / EPR | PVC GP / PVC FR / FRLS / LSZH / HFFR | DCS/SCADA, power plant control |
*Higher triad counts and 2.5 sq mm conductors available on request. Custom pair/triad combinations manufactured to your project datasheet.
*Higher triad counts and 2.5 sq mm conductors available on request. Custom pair/triad combinations manufactured to your project datasheet.
Need a custom specification? We manufacture to your project datasheet, purchase order, or IS/IEC standard.
Get Quote for Your SpecificationOur shielded and screened instrumentation cables are specified and installed in India's most demanding industrial environments across six major sectors.
Refineries & Petrochemicals — 4–20 mA transmitter loops, DCS wiring, and IS circuits for hazardous areas.
Thermocouple and RTD circuits for furnaces, rolling-mill automation in high-EMI zones.
Kiln and crusher instrumentation built for dust, vibration, and rough handling.
Signalling, telecom, and SCADA circuits along electrified corridors.
Process-control loops and intrinsically safe signal wiring in corrosive plants.
Thermal, Hydro & Nuclear — boiler and turbine instrumentation, vibration monitoring, plant-wide SCADA.
From panel manufacturers needing custom configurations to EPC contractors sourcing against tender specifications — BMI supplies instrumentation cables in bulk with complete documentation.
For panel manufacturers, machine builders & industrial OEMs
For EPC contractors, consultants & public sector procurement
Buy directly from the ISO-certified factory. No dealer margin, no middleman — you get factory pricing with full quality accountability.
Manufacturer's test certificates, batch test reports, and full TPI support from RITES, Bureau Veritas, TUV, Intertek, or any client-nominated agency.
Our technical team reviews your plant layout, instrument list, and environmental conditions and recommends the correct shielding, insulation, and armour specification before you commit to procurement.
Already on approved vendor lists for BPCL, HPCL, NTPC, JSW, and 100+ industrial plants, which typically eliminates requalification delays on your project.
A look inside our Bhiwadi factory, where every instrumentation cable is wound, tested, and dispatched directly to your site.
Even experienced electrical engineers make costly specification errors. Our team has seen these five mistakes repeatedly across projects in refineries, power plants, and process industries.
Relying on standard Overall Shielding (OS) in heavy manufacturing plants, which fails to stop cross-talk between adjacent pairs, causing signal interference.
Routing standard PVC cables through harsh industrial floors or underground, risking failure from impact, rodents, or chemical exposure.
Buying basic control cables with numbered cores instead of true instrumentation cables, causing massive delays during plant commissioning.
Using standard cables for long-distance SCADA networks, causing high mutual capacitance to distort or delay low-voltage analog signals.
Routing standard PVC (70°C) cables near high-heat zones like boilers or heavy motors, leading to melting and short circuits, increasing downtime and safety risks.
Need help selecting the right instrumentation cable?
Talk to Cable ExpertsOur instrumentation cables are manufactured and tested under a comprehensive quality framework that satisfies the most demanding industrial buyers, EPC engineers, and PSU procurement specifications.
Instrumentation cables carry low-level analogue or digital signals (4–20mA, 0–10V, RTD, thermocouple) and must have twisted pairs/triads with EMI shielding (Al-Mylar screen + drain wire) to prevent signal distortion from electrical interference.
Control cables carry switching signals at higher voltages (110V, 230V, 415V) and do not require shielding. Using a control cable in a DCS instrumentation loop causes signal noise, measurement errors, and loop calibration failures.
Individual Screened (IS): Each pair has its own Al-Mylar screen and drain wire. Eliminates cross-talk between signal loops in a multi-pair cable. Essential for DCS multi-loop systems.
Overall Screened (OS): One screen covers all pairs. More economical. Adequate for single-loop or where all pairs carry signals from the same instrument.
IS + OS: Double-layer protection — required in high-EMI environments like refineries and near HV transformers.
We can calculate the exact conductor size based on your loop resistance requirement. Contact us with your transmitter model and cable run length.
Yes. Every batch from our Bhiwadi factory comes with a Mill Test Certificate (MTC) covering conductor resistance, insulation resistance, spark test, and dimensional data as per the applicable IS/IEC standard.
For EPC and government project orders, we support third-party inspection by agencies such as RITES, Bureau Veritas, TUV, Intertek or any client-nominated agency. Pre-dispatch inspection can be arranged at our factory with advance notice.
Standard PVC: Most economical. Adequate for general industrial use. Releases halogen gases when burned — not suitable for enclosed spaces.
FRLS-H (Flame Retardant Low Smoke): Self-extinguishing, low smoke density. Required for buildings, metros, hospitals. Still contains halogens.
LSZH / ZHFR: Zero halogen gas emission. Mandatory in tunnels, ships, offshore platforms, pharma cleanrooms, nuclear facilities. Higher cost but critical for personnel safety in enclosed spaces.
EMI screening is standard on our instrumentation cables — specify overall screened (OS), individually screened (IS), or IS+OS double-screened construction depending on your interference environment. For low-noise indoor applications we also manufacture plain unscreened twisted pair constructions on request. Either way, we build to your exact datasheet — Al-Mylar tape, copper braid, or both, with tinned copper drain wire.
Talk to our instrumentation cable specialists for expert guidance on shielded twisted pair, screened signal cables, and complete pair cable solutions tailored to your project requirements.