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

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.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

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)

Physical Dimensions & Weight

Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.171 in (4.34 mm)
Bulk cable weight	24 lbs/1000ft

Performance & Electrical Characteristics

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

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

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

Compliance & Certifications

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

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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