Belden 5304FE 008, Multi Conductor 6C 18 AWG FRPVC Gray

Belden 5304FE 008 is a 6-conductor Security & Sound Cable, Riser-CMR, built with 18 AWG stranded bare copper conductors and a PVC jacket with ripcord. It uses PO (Polyolefin) insulation and includes a tape shield with 100% coverage plus a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire. Designed for indoor riser installations, it is rated 300 V and 75°C and is sequentially footage marked every two feet for easier measuring and pulls.

Key Features

• 6-conductor construction with 18 AWG stranded bare copper conductors (7x26) for security and sound wiring.
• Tape shield with 100% coverage using Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly), plus a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire.
• PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord for easier stripping during installation.
• Riser-rated CMR design for indoor riser environments.
• Sequential footage marking every two feet to speed up measuring and pulls.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Cable type	Security & Sound Cable, Riser-CMR
Number of conductors	6
Conductor size	18 AWG
Conductor stranding	7x26
Conductor material	BC - Bare Copper
Insulation material	PO - Polyolefin
Nom. insulation thickness	0.009 in (0.23 mm)
Nom. insulation diameter	0.062 in (1.6 mm)
Conductor color code	Black, Red, White, Green, Brown, Blue
Shield type	Tape
Shield material	Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Shield coverage	100%
Drainwire type	24 AWG (7x32) TC
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Ripcord	Yes
Nom. jacket thickness	0.017 in (0.43 mm)
Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.224 in (5.69 mm)

Electrical Ratings & Characteristics

UL voltage rating	300 V
UL temperature	75°C
Nom. conductor DCR	6.5 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. capacitance (cond-to-cond)	27 pF/ft (89 pF/m)
Nom. capacitance (cond-to-other)	48.5 pF/ft (159 pF/m)
Max. current	9.8 Amps per conductor @ 25°C
Nom outer shield DCR	15.25 Ohm/1000ft (50.03 Ohm/km)
Nom. insertion loss (attenuation)	25.1 dB/100m

Environmental & Mechanical

Operating temperature	-20°C to +75°C
Bend radius (stationary min.)	2.2 in (56 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	2.2 in (56 mm)
Max. pull tension	143.5 lbs (65.09 kg)
Bulk cable weight	43 lbs/1000ft

Compliance & Certifications

Flammability / reaction to fire	UL 1666 Riser, IEEE 1202 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)
Plenum number	6304FE

Applications

• Use in security system installations where a multi-conductor, shielded cable is needed for signal integrity.
• Support intercom/PA wiring runs in indoor riser pathways.
• Connect audio/speaker runs where shielding can help in noisy environment conditions.
• Install in power-limited controls circuits in indoor building installations.
• Choose for projects in a noisy environment where the overall shield and drainwire are beneficial.

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