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British Cables Company Key supplier to many industries. Making cables since 1895.

21/02/2025

Let's take a closer look at our telecoms cable in the making. ⭐ ☎️

At BCC, we create cables that deliver reliable performance for today’s digital demands. From design to delivery, every step of our process ensures the quality you can trust. 📶

Contact our specialist team today to find out more. 😀
+44 (0)161 741 2345
[email protected]

20/02/2025

🚨 Introducing the smarter, safer choice for modern wiring 🚨

Guardian™ LSZH Cables

As building designs evolve, with thinner partition walls, wiring regulations have adapted. The UK 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations and Irish Wiring Regulations ET 101:2009 now allow the use of metal screen cables, like Guardian™, where cables cannot be buried 50mm or more.

💡 Why Choose Guardian™?
✅ Complies with BS 8436:2011 & meets latest wiring regulations
✅ Short circuit fault protection, designed to withstand nail pe*******on
✅ BASEC approved for quality & safety assurance
✅ 40% faster installation than traditional cabling systems
✅ Lightweight & pliable - up to 60% less weight than armoured cables
✅ EMI shielded, reducing electrical interference, ideal for data cabling setups
✅ Full-sized CPC, ensuring compliance with BS 7671 earthing requirements

And that’s not all, as Guardian™ LSZH Cables are also engineered for top performance with:
✔High impact resistance & retains shape when bent
✔Temperature resistant (-10°C to 90°C operating range)
✔Available in 2-, 3-, and 4-core variants (1.0mm² to 6.0mm²)
✔Standard white & black sheath options with custom colours on request
✔Supplied on 100m & 500m reels for installation flexibility

Find out more today. 👇
📧 [email protected] | 📞 0161 741 2345

19/02/2025

New to BCC? Welcome! 👋

We’re proud to manufacture cables designed for all applications, continually upgrading specifications and introducing new products to meet evolving market demands. 💡

Our cables deliver:
✔️ Consistent quality to keep you ahead in your industry
✔️ Revolutionary designs to optimise performance and capacity
✔️ Space-saving solutions that reduce installation overheads

Ready to explore? Check out our product range and stock list here 👉https://www.britishcablescompany.com/products/

18/02/2025

Helping your business reach further. 🚀

From daily orders across the UK & Northern Ireland to bespoke just-in-time deliveries, our logistics team ensures your cables arrive where and when you need them.

✔️ On-time, every time
✔️ Flexible delivery options
✔️ Tailored solutions for larger projects

Here’s what one of our customers had to say about their experience:

'Over the past year, BCC has worked to the highest professional standards in
assisting with the three London projects. BCC’s guidance and expert knowledge in
cable manufacture and delivery, together with working on a one-to-one basis, has
enabled the projects to stay on schedule... I am sure that the working relationship
with the planning environment will grow from strength to strength, making planning
and ordering cable that much simpler. My thanks to all.'

Trust us to keep your projects on track. Get in touch today for more information. https://www.britishcablescompany.com/contact/

17/02/2025

Woah, we are back with the cable ASMR and it is better than ever in 2025! 🔊💥

Just look how big this cable is! 😱🔥 The size, the strength, the craftsmanship - it’s a true beast of the industry. Like for more. 👍

13/02/2025

We are making some cables in the factory again today!

Can you guess what we are making? The clue is in the video, it involves steel armour...😉

11/02/2025

Let’s take a closer look at our rail cable range 🔍
1️⃣ 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞
🔌 Application 🔌 Designed for track-side railway installation, ideal for duct installation with added protection against rodent attack.

✨ Features ✨ Petroleum jelly-filled, twisted pair cable, polyethylene sheath, and moisture barrier, complying with Network Rail Specifications.

2️⃣ 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤
🔌 Application 🔌 Interconnecting cable for Solid State Interlocking (SSI) systems in railway environments.

✨ Features ✨PE insulation, LSZH inner sheath, moisture barrier, and LSZH outer sheath, complying with BR1932 and Network Rail specifications.

3️⃣ 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐄 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞
🔌 Application 🔌 For track-side railway installations requiring additional protection from rodent attack.

✨ Features ✨ Petroleum jelly-filled, twisted pair, armoured with corrugated steel tape, and compliant with Network Rail specifications.

4️⃣ 𝐏𝐄 𝐀𝐱𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞
🔌 Application 🔌 Used in railway signalling and axle counter systems for traffic management.

✨ Features ✨ Tinned copper conductor, solid polythene insulation, anti-rodent protection, and moisture barrier, compliant with Network Rail standards.
Our cables meet the highest standards of safety and reliability for railway environments.

Visit our website for more: https://www.britishcablescompany.com/product-category/railway-telecom-cable/

10/02/2025

Look at our 28-acre site from above 👀 ✈️

Can you believe we have been established for almost 130 years?!

Comment if you want to see what the site looked like back in 1895. 😉

07/02/2025

Take a closer look at the armouring machine in action! 🤩

Ever wondered how this incredible piece of machinery works? Watch the video to see it in action, expertly twisting cables designed for power, telecoms, and industrial applications. 🔧💡

What machine do you want to see next? Comment below 👀

05/02/2025

Packing up some orders ready for delivery today of our new fire-resistant cable, Flam-Guard! 🔥📦

Designed for maximum safety and reliability, Flam-Guard is the perfect solution for environments where fire protection is a top priority.

We’re proud to deliver quality and peace of mind with every order.

04/02/2025

Meet Hazel, our Head of Human Resources! 👋

With over 25 years of experience, Hazel brings expertise in operational people management and a talent for driving impactful HR initiatives that support business success. 🚀

A dedicated leader and problem-solver, Hazel’s focus on nurturing growth and navigating rapidly changing markets ensures our team thrives at every step. 💡💫

Want to see how our people-focused approach can make a difference? Get in touch today! 📩

29/01/2025

Turn up the volume – we’re back with some factory sounds! 🎧

Take a listen to the different noises as we make cables 😛

Like for more...👍 What would you like to see next?

28/01/2025

We’re back at it today, making cables in our factory! Here’s a sneak peek of the action.

Any guesses on what’s going on here? Extra points for anyone who can name this cable! 😉

21/01/2025

Let's talk about steel wire armoured (SWA) cables ⚡

Our SWA cables are engineered for strength and reliability, featuring a robust steel wire layer for enhanced mechanical protection. Ideal for power networks, direct burial, and outdoor or underground installations, SWA cables ensure durability in challenging environments.

Manufactured to British and International standards, our SWA range is BASEC-certified and BT Openreach approved where applicable.

🔗 Check our product range and stock availability today!

https://www.britishcablescompany.com/resources/stock-levels/

20/01/2025

🔥 Introducing FLAM-GUARD STANDARD 200 (FG200) 🔥

Now available in 3 sheathing colours.

FG200 cables are trusted for critical fire safety applications, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and voice communication systems. Designed to meet BS EN 50200 standards, they provide reliable circuit integrity for up to 60 minutes during emergencies.

With a voltage rating of 300/500V and LPCB/BASEC approval, FG200 cables are available in red or white as standard, with other colours and lengths on request.

📞 Contact us today to learn how FG200 can enhance your fire safety systems.

👉 [email protected]

👉 0161 741 2345

17/01/2025

What is AVCP? 🔍

The Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) ensures cable products meet safety and performance standards. Here's a quick breakdown of the systems in place:

1️⃣ System 1+: For Aca, B1ca, B2ca & Cca cables, requiring external testing, inspections, and certification.
3️⃣ System 3: For Dca & Eca cables, focusing on type testing and manufacturer audits.
4️⃣ System 4: For Fca cables, where manufacturers conduct their own testing and classifications.

These systems safeguard quality and reliability, critical for ensuring safe cable use!

Read more here: https://www.britishcablescompany.com/resources/cpr/

16/01/2025

🔥BTS incoming🔥

Catch a glimpse of our Flam-Guard cable in action, straight from the factory floor!

From start to finish, our fire-resistant cables are engineered with precision, ready to provide reliability when it matters most.

Like for more Flam-Guard content and stay tuned for updates!

15/01/2025

Did you know that the FIRST passenger railway was built in Manchester, right where the home of our factory is? 👀 🚂

The Liverpool and Manchester Railway was the world's first steam-powered, inter-urban railway designed to transport passengers and goods.

Like this post for more facts about Manchester 🇬🇧

Address

Delaunays Road, Blackley
Manchester
M98FP

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 3:15pm

Telephone

+441617412345

Website

https://www.britishcablescompany.com/

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Discover our cable range

New to BCC? Welcome! 👋 We’re proud to manufacture cables designed for all applications, continually upgrading specifications and introducing new products to meet evolving market demands. 💡 Our cables deliver: ✔️ Consistent quality to keep you ahead in your industry ✔️ Revolutionary designs to optimise performance and capacity ✔️ Space-saving solutions that reduce installation overheads Ready to explore? Check out our product range and stock list here 👉https://www.britishcablescompany.com/products/ #BritishCablesCompany #CableInnovation #QualityCables #IndustryLeaders

Cable ASMR

Woah, we are back with the cable ASMR and it is better than ever in 2025! 🔊💥 Just look how big this cable is! 😱🔥 The size, the strength, the craftsmanship - it’s a true beast of the industry. Like for more. 👍 #CableASMR #CableMaking #HowItsMade #CableTok

We are making some cables in the factory again today! Can you guess what we are making? The clue is in the video, it involves steel armour...😉 #CableMaking #ManchesterFactory #SteelArmour

Look at our 28-acre site from above 👀 ✈️ Can you believe we have been established for almost 130 years?! Comment if you want to see what the site looked like back in 1895. 😉 #Manchester #ManchesterHeritage #DroneVideo #Drone

Stop Scrolling!

Take a closer look at the armouring machine in action! 🤩 Ever wondered how this incredible piece of machinery works? Watch the video to see it in action, expertly twisting cables designed for power, telecoms, and industrial applications. 🔧💡 What machine do you want to see next? Comment below 👀 #ArmouringMachine #Machine #CableDrum #CableFactory

Packing up some orders ready for delivery today of our new fire-resistant cable, Flam-Guard! 🔥📦 Designed for maximum safety and reliability, Flam-Guard is the perfect solution for environments where fire protection is a top priority. We’re proud to deliver quality and peace of mind with every order. #FlamGuard #FireResistantCable #PackingOrders #DayInTheLife

Machine Noises

Turn up the volume – we’re back with some factory sounds! 🎧 Take a listen to the different noises as we make cables 😛 Like for more...👍 What would you like to see next? #FactoryTok #CableTok #CableMaking #HowItsMade #CableManufacturing

We’re back at it today, making cables in our factory! Here’s a sneak peek of the action. Any guesses on what’s going on here? Extra points for anyone who can name this cable! 😉 #CableMaking #MadeInTheUK #UKMade #BritishAndProud

🔥 Introducing FLAM-GUARD STANDARD 200 (FG200) 🔥 Now available in 3 sheathing colours. FG200 cables are trusted for critical fire safety applications, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and voice communication systems. Designed to meet BS EN 50200 standards, they provide reliable circuit integrity for up to 60 minutes during emergencies. With a voltage rating of 300/500V and LPCB/BASEC approval, FG200 cables are available in red or white as standard, with other colours and lengths on request. 📞 Contact us today to learn how FG200 can enhance your fire safety systems. 👉 [email protected] 👉 0161 741 2345 #FireResistantCables #SafetySolutions #FLAMGUARD #CableTechnology

Flam-Guard | Now In Stock

🔥BTS incoming🔥 Catch a glimpse of our Flam-Guard cable in action, straight from the factory floor! From start to finish, our fire-resistant cables are engineered with precision, ready to provide reliability when it matters most. Like for more Flam-Guard content and stay tuned for updates! #FlamGuard #FireResistantCables #BCCInnovation #InsideTheFactory

Network Rail Framework Agreement

Did you know?! We are now in year 4 of our 5-year secured deal with Network Rail to supply specialist cables across the UK! 🚄⚡ We're proud to be one of only three direct framework contractors to National Rail, delivering telecom and signalling cables to the rail industry across the UK. With over 129 years of cable-making in Manchester, this is a huge milestone for us! #NetworkRail #BritishCables #ManchesterHeritage #CableIndustry

Choose BCC in 2025

Here are 3 reasons why BCC should be your go-to cable manufacturer in 2025 😜 Not to mention, we've been making cables since 1895! Get in touch today for more details ☎️ #CableMaking #UKFactory #InsideTheFactory #CableSupplier