Belden 6300FE 008U, Multi Conductor Cable 2C 18 Stranded FOIL SHD FRPVC

Belden 6300FE 008U is a Plenum-CMP Security & Commercial Audio Cable with 2 conductors of 18 AWG stranded BC - Bare Copper. It features PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord, along with a tape shield with 100% coverage and a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire. Designed for indoor plenum installations, it is rated 300 V and meets NFPA 262 and Article 800, CMP.

Key Features

• Plenum-CMP fire rating for indoor plenum installations.
• 2 x 18 AWG stranded BC - Bare Copper conductors (7x26) for security and commercial audio wiring.
• PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride insulation and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord for easier pulls and handling.
• Tape shield with 100% coverage and Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) shield material, plus a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire.
• 0.162 in (4.11 mm) nominal overall cable diameter for routing in tighter pathways.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Cable type	Security & Commercial Audio Cable
Number of conductors	2
Conductor size	18 AWG
Conductor stranding	7x26
Conductor material	BC - Bare Copper
Insulation material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. insulation thickness	0.009 in (0.23 mm)
Nom. insulation diameter	0.063 in (1.6 mm)
Color code	Black, Red
Shield type	Tape
Shield material	Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Shield coverage	100%
Drainwire type	24 AWG (7x32) TC
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. jacket thickness	0.015 in (0.38 mm)
Ripcord	Yes

Performance & Electrical Characteristics

UL voltage rating	300 V
Nom. conductor DCR	6.4 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. capacitance (cond-to-cond)	70 pF/ft (230 pF/m)
Nom. capacitance (cond-to-other)	126 pF/ft (413 pF/m)
Nom. inductance	0.15 μH/ft (0.49 μH/m)
Max. current	14 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
Nom outer shield DCR	15.9 Ohm/1000ft (52.2 Ohm/km)

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

UL temperature	75°C
Operating temperature	0°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	50.3 lbs (22.8 kg)
Bulk cable weight	21 lbs/1000ft
Environmental suitability	Indoor - Plenum, Indoor

Compliance & Certifications

Flammability / reaction to fire	NFPA 262, UL 910 (Plenum), FT6, IEC 60332-1-2
NEC / UL compliance	Article 800, CMP
CEC / C(UL) compliance	CMP
CPR compliance	CPR Euroclass: Eca
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)

Related Part Reference

Non-Plenum number	5300FH

Applications

• Use in security system installations where a plenum-rated cable is required.
• Run intercom/PA wiring through indoor building pathways.
• Support audio/speaker connections that benefit from an overall shield and drainwire.
• Install in noisy environments where shielding helps manage interference.

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