Belden 5303UE 008, Multi Conductor 5C 18 AWG PP FRPVC Gray

Belden 5303UE 008 is a security & sound riser (CMR) multi-conductor cable with 5-18 AWG stranded bare copper conductors and PP - Polypropylene insulation. It features a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket and includes a ripcord for easier stripping. Electrical performance includes 300 V, 6.79 Ohm/1000ft DCR, and 4 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC, with sequential footage marking every two feet for efficient pulls and cut-to-length accuracy.

Key Features

• Security & sound riser (CMR) multi-conductor cable construction for power-limited and low-voltage systems.
• 5-18 AWG stranded bare copper conductors with 7x26 stranding.
• PP - Polypropylene insulation with color code: Black, Red, White, Green, Brown.
• PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord for easier stripping.
• Sequential footage marking every two feet to support accurate measuring and cut-to-length pulls.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Number of conductors	5
Conductor size	18
Conductor stranding	7x26
Conductor material	BC - Bare Copper
Insulation material	PP - Polypropylene
Nom. insulation thickness	0.008 in (0.20 mm)
Nom. insulation diameter	0.062 in (1.6 mm)
Outer jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. jacket thickness	0.017 in (0.43 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

UL voltage rating	300 V
Nom. conductor DCR	6.79 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. capacitance (cond-to-cond)	22 pF/ft (72 pF/m)
Max. current	4 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC

Physical & Mechanical Specs

Nom. overall diameter	0.201 in (5.11 mm)
Bend radius (stationary min.)	2.01 in (51.1 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	2.01 in (51.1 mm)
Max. pull tension	112 lbs (50.8 kg)
Bulk cable weight	38 lbs/1000ft

Environmental & Temperature Ratings

UL temperature	75°C
Operating temperature	-20°C To +75°C
Environmental suitability	Outdoor

Compliance & Certifications

Flammability / reaction to fire	UL1666 Riser, FT4
NEC / UL compliance	Article 800, CMR
CEC / C(UL) compliance	CMG
CPR compliance	CPR Euroclass: Eca
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)

Additional Reference

Plenum number	6303UE

Applications

• Use in security system installations where power-limited and low-voltage wiring is required.
• Support intercom/PA systems that need multi-conductor connectivity for signal and control runs.
• Run audio/speaker wiring in building riser pathways and general routing where CMR cable is specified.
• Install in power-limited controls applications for distributing low-voltage control circuits.

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