Belden 5342FE 008, Multi Conductor Cable 3 Pair 18 AWG Shielded PVC

Belden 5342FE 008 is a Security & Sound Cable for Riser (CMR) installations, built with 3 pair(s) of 18 AWG stranded BC - Bare Copper conductors. It features PP - Polypropylene insulation, a Tape shield with 100% coverage, and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord. Key electrical and compliance details include a UL Voltage Rating of 300 V, UL temperature of 75°C, and flammability ratings of UL 1666 Riser, FT4, IEC 60332-1-2.

Key Features

• 3 pair(s) of 18 AWG stranded BC - Bare Copper conductors (Stranding: 7x26).
• Tape shield made from Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) with 100% coverage.
• 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire included for grounding.
• PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord for easier stripping.
• Sequential footage marking every two feet supports faster measuring and pulls.

Technical Specs

Materials & Construction

Insulation material	PP - Polypropylene
Insulation nom. thickness	0.0085 in (0.22 mm)
Insulation nom. diameter	0.062 in (1.6 mm)
Insulation color code	Black & Red, Black & White, Black & Green
Jacket nom. thickness	0.017 in (0.43 mm)
Jacket nom. diameter	0.267 in (6.78 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Nom. conductor DCR	6.93 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. outer shield DCR	12.1 Ohm/1000ft (39.7 Ohm/km)
Nom. capacitance cond-to-cond	29 pF/ft (95 pF/m)
Nom. capacitance cond-to-other (conds + Shield)	52.4 pF/ft (172 pF/m)
Max. current	3.5 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

Operating	-20°C To +105°C
Stationary min. bend radius	2.67 in (67.8 mm)
Installation min. bend radius	2.67 in (67.8 mm)
Max. pull tension	147 lbs (66.7 kg)
Bulk cable weight	46 lbs/1000ft

Compliance & Certifications

Flammability / reaction to fire	UL 1666 Riser, FT4, IEC 60332-1-2
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)
Plenum number	6342FE

Applications

• Use in security system installations where a riser-rated cable is required.
• Choose for intercom/PA wiring runs that benefit from a shielded construction.
• Support audio/speaker connections in environments where noise can affect signal integrity.
• Install in power-limited controls circuits requiring a 300 V rated cable.
• Fit for noisy environment installations where shielding helps protect signal integrity.

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