Belden 5442FE 008, Multi Conductor Cable 3 Pair 20 AWG FRPVC Gray

Belden 5442FE 008 is a Security & Sound Cable for indoor riser (CMR) installations, built with 3 stranded bare copper pairs in 20 AWG and PP - Polypropylene insulation. It features an overall Beldfoil® tape shield with a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire to support noise-resistant signal transmission in noisy environments. The PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket includes a ripcord for easier stripping and routing, and the cable is rated 300 V with 75°C UL temperature performance.

Key Features

• 3 pairs of 20 AWG stranded bare copper conductors for security and sound wiring.
• PP - Polypropylene insulation with color code: Black & Red, Black & White, Black & Green.
• Overall Beldfoil® tape shield with 100% coverage and a 24 AWG (7x32) TC drainwire.
• PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with ripcord for easier stripping and routing.
• UL voltage rating: 300 V; UL temperature: 75°C.
• Environmental suitability: indoor - riser, indoor; NEC / UL compliance: Article 800, CMR.

Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Cable type	Security & Sound Cable
Pairs	3
Conductor size	20 AWG
Conductor stranding	7x28
Conductor material	BC - Bare Copper
Insulation material	PP - Polypropylene
Nom. insulation thickness	0.008 in (0.20 mm)
Nom. insulation diameter	0.052 in (1.3 mm)
Shield type	Tape
Shield material	Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly)
Shield coverage	100%
Jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Nom. jacket thickness	0.017 in (0.43 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Nom. conductor DCR	10.3 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. capacitance (Cond-to-Cond)	26 pF/ft (85 pF/m)
Nom. capacitance (Cond-to-other)	46.8 pF/ft (154 pF/m)
Nom outer shield DCR	15.8 Ohm/1000ft (51.8 Ohm/km)
Max. current	8 Amps per Conductor at 30ºC

Physical Dimensions & Weight

Overall cable diameter (nominal)	0.232 in
Bulk cable weight	33 lbs/1000ft

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

Operating temperature	-20°C to +75°C
Bend radius (stationary min.)	2.32 in (58.9 mm)
Bend radius (installation min.)	2.32 in
Max. pull tension	81.1 lbs (36.8 kg)

Compliance & Certifications

Flammability / reaction to fire	UL1666 Riser, FT4, IEEE 1202 FT4
CEC / C(UL) compliance	CMG
European directive compliance	EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
APAC compliance	China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)
Plenum number	6442FE

Applications

• Use in security system installations where reliable signal transmission is required.
• Support intercom/PA wiring in indoor riser pathways.
• Enable audio/speaker connections that benefit from an overall shield in electrically noisy areas.
• Route power-limited controls circuits through indoor riser environments.
• Run in noisy environment installations where shielding helps reduce interference.

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