Belden 5306FE 008, Multi Conductor 8C 18 AWG FRPVC Gray

Belden 5306FE 008 is a Security & Sound Cable built for Riser (Riser-CMR) installations in security systems, intercom/PA, audio/speaker, and power-limited control circuits, including noisy environments. It uses 8 stranded bare copper conductors (18 AWG) with PP - Polypropylene insulation and an overall Beldfoil® tape shield for noise protection. The PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket includes a ripcord to support efficient stripping and installation. It is rated 300 V with a 75°C UL temperature rating and includes sequential footage marking every two feet.

Key Features

• 8 stranded bare copper conductors (18 AWG) for multi-conductor security and sound wiring.
• PP - Polypropylene insulation with color code: Black, Red, White, Green, Brown, Blue, Orange, Yellow.
• Overall Beldfoil® tape shield with 100% coverage and drainwire type: 24 AWG (7x32) TC.
• PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord for easier stripping during installation.
• Riser (Riser-CMR) construction with UL voltage rating: 300 V and UL temperature: 75°C.
• Sequential footage marking every two feet for easier measuring and pull tracking.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Number of conductors	8
Conductor size	18
Conductor stranding	7x26
Conductor material	BC - Bare Copper
Insulation material	PP - Polypropylene
Nom. thickness (Insulation)	0.008 in (0.20 mm)
Nom. insulation diameter	0.062 in (1.6 mm)
Outer shield type	Tape
Shield material	Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Shield coverage	100%
Shield construction	Overall Shield & drain
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. thickness (Jacket)	0.018 in (0.46 mm)
Nom. diameter	0.245 in (6.22 mm)
Ripcord	Yes
Plenum number	6306FE

Performance & Electrical Characteristics

Nom. conductor DCR	6.86 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. capacitance Cond-to-Cond	27 pF/ft (89 pF/m)
Nom. capacitance Cond-to-other (conds + Shield)	48.5 pF/ft (159 pF/m)
Max. current	3.5 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
Nom outer shield DCR	14.4 Ohm/1000ft (47.2 Ohm/km)

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

Operating	-20°C To +75°C
Stationary min. bend radius	2.45 in (62.2 mm)
Installation min. bend radius	2.45 in (62.2 mm)
Max. pull tension	193.2 lbs (87.63 kg)
Bulk cable weight	56 lbs/1000ft
Environmental suitability	Indoor, Outdoor

Compliance & Certifications

Flammability / reaction to fire	UL1666 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 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)

Applications

• Designed for security system wiring where a riser-rated cable is required.
• Supports intercom/PA connections in building pathways where noise protection is beneficial.
• Works well for audio/speaker runs that benefit from an overall shield in noisy environments.
• Used in power-limited controls circuits for organized multi-conductor routing.
• Fits installations in a noisy environment where shielding helps reduce interference.

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