Belden 5300F1 008, Multi Conductor 2C 18 AWG PVC FS PVC Gray

Belden 5300F1 008 is a CM-rated Security & Sound Cable with 2-18 AWG stranded tinned copper conductors, PVC insulation, and a PVC jacket. It features an overall Beldfoil® tape shield with a 20 AWG (7x28) TC drainwire, plus waterblock tape for added protection in noisy, wet, and below-grade duct locations. The cable is UL Voltage Rating 300 V (CM) and includes a ripcord and sequential footage marking every two feet.

Key Features

• CM-rated Security & Sound Cable for security systems, intercom/PA, and audio/speaker runs.
• 2-18 AWG stranded tinned copper conductors with PVC insulation.
• Overall Beldfoil® tape shield with 100% coverage and a 20 AWG (7x28) TC drainwire.
• Waterblock tape for use in noisy, wet, and below-grade duct locations.
• PVC jacket with ripcord for easier stripping.
• UL Voltage Rating 300 V (CM).
• Sequential footage marking every two feet.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Number of conductors	2
Conductor size	18 AWG
Conductor stranding	7x26
Conductor material	TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. insulation thickness	0.010 in (0.25 mm)
Nom. insulation diameter	0.066 in (1.7 mm)
Color code	Black, Red
Outer shield type	Tape
Shield material	Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Shield coverage	100%
Waterblocking	Waterblock Tape
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. jacket thickness	0.025 in (0.64 mm)
Nom. diameter	0.222 in (5.64 mm)
Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.222 in (5.64 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Max. current	5 Amps per Conductor @ 25°C
Nom. conductor DCR	6.5 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. outer shield DCR	16.9 Ohm/1000ft (55.4 Ohm/km)
Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond	65 pF/ft (210 pF/m)
Nom. capacitance cond-to-other (conds + Shield)	117 pF/ft (384 pF/m)
Nom. inductance	0.16 μH/ft (0.52 μH/m)

Physical & Mechanical Ratings

Bulk cable weight	27 lbs/1000ft
Bend radius (stationary min.)	2.2 in (56 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	2.2 in (56 mm)
Max. pull tension	58 lbs (26 kg)

Temperature & Environmental

UL temperature	105°C
Operating	-20°C to +105°C
Environmental suitability	Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor, Outdoor

Compliance & Certifications

NEC / UL compliance	Article 800, CM
CEC / C(UL) compliance	CM
Flammability / reaction to fire	UL 1685 UL loading , IEC 60332-1-2
CPR compliance	CPR Euroclass: Eca
European directive compliance	EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), 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)
Sustainability	Product Lens™, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Available

Applications

• Designed for security system wiring where a CM-rated Security & Sound Cable is required.
• Use it for intercom/PA installations that need shielded, waterblocked cabling in challenging pathways.
• Choose it for audio/speaker runs where an overall Beldfoil® tape shield and drainwire help reduce interference.
• Apply it in power-limited controls applications that specify UL Voltage Rating 300 V (CM).
• Route it in noisy & wet locations where waterblock tape is specified.
• Install it in below-grade duct pathways where added waterblocking protection is needed.

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