Belden 8450 008 is a 1 pair, 22 AWG twisted-pair cable with a PVC jacket for indoor installations (Not Riser or Plenum). It features 22 AWG solid tinned copper conductors with polypropylene insulation, plus an overall Beldfoil® shield (100% coverage) and a 22 AWG solid TC drain wire to help reduce noise. Key electrical and temperature ratings include 300 V RMS, 75°C UL, and an operating temperature of -20°C to +105°C.
Belden 8450 008 Key Features
- 1 pair, 22 AWG twisted-pair construction for signal and control wiring.
- 22 AWG solid tinned copper conductors with PP - Polypropylene insulation; 0.007 in (0.18 mm).
- Overall Beldfoil® shield (100% coverage) with overall shield & drain and a 22 AWG solid TC drain wire to help reduce noise.
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket; 0.018 in (0.46 mm), designed for indoor (Not Riser or Plenum).
- Rated 300 V RMS with 75°C UL temperature and an operating temperature of -20°C to +105°C.
Belden 8450 008 Technical Specs
Construction & Materials
| Conductor type | Solid / Solid Conductor |
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| Conductor material | TC - Tinned Copper / Tinned Copper |
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| Insulation color code | Black & Red |
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| Shield type/material | Tape; Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
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Physical Specs
| Nom. jacket diameter | 0.118 in |
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| Bulk cable weight | 12 lbs/1000ft (18 kg/km) |
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Electrical & Performance Characteristics
| Nom. conductor DCR | 16.1 Ohm/1000ft (52.8 Ohm/km) |
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| Nom outer shield DCR | 12.65 Ohm/1000ft (41.50 Ohm/km) |
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| Nom. capacitance (Cond-to-Cond) | 40 pF/ft (130 pF/m) |
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| Nom. capacitance (Cond-to-other) | 76 pF/ft (250 pF/m) |
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| Nom. characteristic impedence | 40 Ohm |
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| Nom. delay | 1.5 ns/ft |
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| Nom. inductance | 0.08 μH/ft (0.26 μH/m) |
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| Nom. velocity of prop. | 66% |
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| Max. current | 2.9 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC |
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Mechanical & Installation Ratings
| Max. pull tension | 37 lbs (17 kg) |
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Flammability & Fire Performance
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL1685 UL Loading, IEC 60332-1-2 |
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| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
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Compliance & Certifications
| NEC / UL compliance | CM |
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| CEC / C(UL) compliance | CM |
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| NEC rating | UL Listed Art 800 |
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| 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) |
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| UK regulation compliance | UKCA Mark |
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| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
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Belden 8450 008 Applications
- Supports low voltage analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...) in control and instrumentation connections.
- Handles low voltage digital control (24v, …) where consistent signal transmission is needed.
- Connects line level audio equipment in permanent or semi-permanent installations.
- Meets computer communication link requirements where a shielded twisted pair is specified.
- Fits panel wiring applications for organized internal connections.
- After installation, it is not intended to be moved while in service.
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