Belden 5301FE 008, Security Commercial Audio Cable 18 AWG 3C Shielded PVC

SKU:Belden 5301FE 008
$0.660/ FT
● In stock
Description
Belden 5301FE 008 is a security & commercial audio cable for intercom/PA systems and sound/audio systems. It is a 3-conductor 18 AWG cable with BC - Bare Copper conductors, PO - Polyolefin insulation, and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket. The cable includes a Tape shield with 100% coverage and a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire, and it is rated 300 V (CMR) with a UL temperature of 75°C.
Key Features
- 3 x 18 AWG conductors with 7x26 stranding and BC - Bare Copper conductor material.
- PO - Polyolefin insulation with color code: Black, Red, White.
- Tape shield using Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) material with 100% coverage and a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire.
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with Ripcord: Yes.
- Sequential footage marking every two feet for cut-to-length accuracy.
- UL voltage rating: 300 V (CMR) and UL temperature: 75°C.
Applications
- Ideal for intercom/PA systems that require consistent signal delivery.
- Well-suited for sound/audio systems installations that benefit from shielded construction.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Conductors | 3 |
| Conductor size | 18 AWG |
| Conductor stranding | 7x26 |
| Conductor Material | BC - Bare Copper |
| Insulation Material | PO - Polyolefin |
| Nom. thickness | 0.009 in (0.23 mm) |
| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.062 in (1.6 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, Red, White |
| Shield Type | Tape |
| Shield Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Shield Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire type | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
| Jacket Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nom. jacket thickness | 0.017 in (0.43 mm) |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.171 in (4.34 mm) |
| Bulk cable weight | 24 lbs/1000ft |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 6.5 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 16.9 Ohm/1000ft (55.4 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond | 36 pF/ft (120 pF/m) |
| Nom. capacitance cond-to-other (conds + Shield) | 64.75 pF/ft (212.4 pF/m) |
| Max. current | 5 Amps per Conductor @ 25°C |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +75°C |
| Bend radius (stationary min.) | 1.7 in (43 mm) |
| Bend radius (installation min.) | 1.7 in (43 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 81 lbs (37 kg) |
| Environmental suitability | Indoor - Riser, Indoor |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL 1666 Riser, FT4, IEC 60332-1-2 |
| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
| NEC / UL compliance | Article 800, CMR |
| CEC / C(UL) compliance | CMG |
| European directive compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| UK regulation compliance | UKCA Mark |
| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Plenum number | 6301FE |
| Priced Per | FT |
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