Belden 8723 060U, 22 AWG 2C Shielded PVC Jacket 1000’ Box

Belden 8723 060U is an audio, control & instrument cable with 2 individually Beldfoil® shielded twisted pairs using 22 AWG stranded (7x30) TC - Tinned Copper conductors and PP - Polypropylene insulation. Each pair includes a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire with 100% foil coverage to help reduce noise in sensitive signal runs. The cable is finished with a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket for indoor installations and is supplied in a 1000’ box. UL voltage rating is 300 V (CM) with a UL temperature of 60°C.

Belden 8723 060U Key Features

• 2 individually Beldfoil® shielded twisted pairs help reduce noise in sensitive signal runs.
• 22 AWG stranded (7x30) TC - Tinned Copper conductors support consistent electrical performance.
• PP - Polypropylene insulation with color code: Black & Red, Green & White.
• Tape shield with Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) and 100% coverage, plus a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire on each pair.
• PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket for indoor installations, supplied in a 1000’ box.
• UL voltage rating: 300 V (CM) and UL temperature: 60°C.

Belden 8723 060U Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Pairs	2
Conductor size	22 AWG
Stranding	7x30
Conductor material	TC - Tinned Copper
Insulation material	PP - Polypropylene
Nom. insulation thickness	0.009 in (0.23 mm)
Nom. insulation diameter	0.046 in (1.2 mm)
Shield type	Tape
Shield material	Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Shield coverage	100%
Drainwire	24 AWG (7x32) TC
Shield notes	foil-out tape on each pair, one Drain Wire
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. jacket thickness	0.020 in (0.51 mm)

Physical Dimensions & Weight

Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.160 in (4.06 mm)
Bulk cable weight	17 lbs/1000ft

Electrical Characteristics & Performance

Nom. conductor DCR	18.2 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. inner shield DCR	18.38 Ohm/1000ft (60.30 Ohm/km)
Nom. capacitance Cond-to-Cond	33 pF/ft (110 pF/m)
Nom. capacitance Cond-to-other (conds + Shield)	62 pF/ft (200 pF/m)
Nom. characteristic impedence	52 Ohm
Nom. inductance	0.17 μH/ft (0.56 μH/m)
Nom. velocity of prop.	66%
Max. current	2.8 Amps per Conductor at 25ºC
Nom. insertion loss (attenuation)	10 dB/100m

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

Operating temperature	-20°C to +75°C
Bend radius (stationary min.)	1.6 in (41 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	1.6 in (41 mm)
Max. pull tension	42 lbs (19 kg)
Environmental suitability	Indoor

Compliance & Certifications

Flammability / reaction to fire	UL 1685 FT4 Loading, IEC 60332-1-2
CPR compliance	CPR Euroclass: Eca; CPR UKCA Class: Eca
NEC / UL compliance	Article 800, CM
CEC / C(UL) compliance	CM
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)

Additional Identifiers

Plenum number	82723, 87723, 88723

Belden 8723 060U Applications

• Use it for low voltage analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...) where stable signal transmission is needed.
• Support low voltage digital control (24v, …) in control and automation wiring.
• Wire line level audio runs in systems where noise reduction is important.
• Make computer communication connections where shielded twisted pairs are required.
• Organize panel wiring installations with paired conductors for control and instrument circuits.

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