Audio Cable, 2 Conductor 18 AWG, BC, Unshielded, CM
Commercial Audio Cable, Rated-CM, 2-18 AWG highly flexible stranded bare copper conductors with PVC insulation, PVC jacket with ripcord
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
5300UP is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | Length | UPC | Footnote | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5300UP 0101000 | Black | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825421573 | C | Order online |
| 5300UP D151000 | Blue | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825159339 | — | Order online |
Specifications
Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.184 in |
|---|
Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 2 |
| Size | 18 AWG |
| Stranding | 42x34 |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.015 in (0.38 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.077 in (2.0 mm) |
| Color Code | Black, White |
Outer Shield
| Material | No Shield |
|---|
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Thickness | 0.015 in (0.38 mm) |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.184 in |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 6.27 Ohm/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 27 pF/ft (89 pF/m) |
| Nom. Inductance | 0.17 μH/ft (0.56 μH/m) |
| Max. Current | 5 Amps per Conductor at 25oC |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V |
|---|
Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 42 lbs (19 kg) |
|---|---|
| Bulk Cable Weight | 18 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 75°C |
|---|---|
| Operating | -20°C To +75°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 1.84 in (46.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Installation Min. | 1.84 in |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor |
|---|---|
| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1685 UL Loading |
| CPR Compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca |
| NEC / UL Compliance | Article 800, CM |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CM. |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, 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) |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.428 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
|---|---|
| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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