16 AWG 3-Conductor FEP Plenum Shielded Cable

16 AWG 3-Conductor FEP Plenum Shielded Cable

The RWC-FP16-3FB is a 16 AWG, 3-conductor FEP plenum cable with an overall foil and braid shield, similar to Belden 83703. Three 19x29 stranded tinned copper conductors are individually insulated with FEP and protected by a dual-layer shield: 100% aluminum foil plus an 85% tinned copper braid. The red FEP outer jacket brings the overall diameter to 0.208 in (5.28 mm).

Rated CMP per NEC Article 800, this cable is approved for installation in plenum air-handling spaces without conduit. The all-FEP construction handles continuous temperatures from −70°C to +200°C (UL rated 150°C) and provides inherent resistance to chemicals, oils, and UV exposure — making it suitable for extreme high/low temperature environments, outdoor and direct burial applications, and industrial settings.

Technical Details

SKU or PN	RWC-FP16-3FB
# of Conductors	3
Conductor Gauge Size	16 AWG
Conductor Type	Stranded
Conductor Material	Tinned Copper
Strand Count	19 (19x29)
Insulation Material	Extruded FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene)
Insulation Thickness (Inches Nom.)	0.007
Nominal Velocity of Propagation	69% Nom
Color Code	Black, White, Red
Shield (Y/N)	Yes
Shield Type	Overall Aluminum Foil (100%) & Tinned Copper Braid (85%)
Jacket Material	Extruded FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene)
Jacket Color	Red
Temperature	−70°C to 200°C (150°C UL)
O.D. (Inches Nom.)	0.208
Outer Diameter (MM Nom.)	5.28
Voltage	300 Volts RMS
Approvals	(UL) CMP
Weight /LBS per 1000FT	46
Item Type	FEP/FEP Cable

Key Features

• CMP plenum rated
• All-FEP construction: −70°C to +200°C operating range (UL rated 150°C)
• Dual shield: 100% foil + 85% TC braid for superior EMI/RFI rejection
• Oil resistant, gas resistant, sunlight resistant
• 0.208 in OD — 3 individually color-coded conductors
• 300V rated, 6.4 Amps per conductor at 25°C

Common Applications

• Plenum air-handling spaces
• Data centers & telecom rooms
• Extreme high/low temperature environments
• Chemical resistant applications
• Outdoor & direct burial
• Low voltage analog signals (4-20mA, 0-10V)
• Low voltage control (24V)
• Voice communications & panel wiring

Cross-Reference

This cable is similar to Belden 83703. Same 16 AWG 19x29 tinned copper conductors, FEP insulation, 100% foil + 85% TC braid shield, red FEP jacket, 300V CMP plenum rated.

All data and dimensions are nominal and subject to industry standards and may vary according to plant of manufacture.

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