Product Information

Specification

18 AWG 12 Conductor Type CM Unshielded Communication Cable

Applications:

18 AWG 12 Conductor Type CM Unshielded Communication Cable is a cable used for communication purposes in public address systems, Intercoms, Internal telephones, and remote control circuits. Cable's voltage rating is 300 volts. The cable is color-coded in gray.

Also Known As:

18 AWG 12 Conductor Communication wire, 18 AWG 12 Conductor data communication cable, 18 AWG 12 Conductor communication multipurpose cable, 18 AWG 12 Conductor type CM cable, 18 AWG 12 Conductor rated communication cable.

Construction:

Conductors:

Fully annealed, stranded tinned copper per ASTM B-33

Insulation:

Premium-grade, color-coded polyethylene.

Jacket:

A gray PVC jacket with a temperature rating between -20°C to +80°C.

Shield:

An aluminum/polyester shield with a 25% foil overlap and a stranded tinned copper drain wire.

Standards:

• UL Style 2464
• UL Style 2576
• NEC Article 800 Type CM
• CSA CMG
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
• UL 70,000 BTU Vertical Tray Flame Test
• CSA CMG Flame Test

Specification

• Size: 18 AWG
• Number of Conductors: 12
• Conductor Stranding: 16/30
• Nominal Insulation Thickness: 0.016 inches
•Nominal Jacket Thickness: 0.015 inches
• Outside Diameter: 0.401 inches
• Nomonal C-C Cap. pF/ft: 30.5

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