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Control Cable Unshielded 18AWG 2 Conductor Plenum CMP Stranded 1000ft White
Install CMP-rated control wiring in plenum spaces at the lowest weight and cost in the lineup with this 18AWG unshielded stranded bare copper control cable. Rated CMP and CL2P, it is approved for air-handling spaces above suspended ceilings, below raised floors, and in risers and walls in residential and commercial buildings — the highest indoor fire safety rating available for control cable.
The unshielded design removes the added cost and weight of the shield layer — at just 19 lbs per 1,000ft, this is the lightest control cable in the CMP lineup, making it easier to handle and pull in conduit-dense plenum installations. It is the right choice for security, audio, and HVAC control wiring in clean environments without significant EMI from power lines, motors, or lighting ballasts. A built-in ripcord enables fast, clean jacket removal at every termination point.
C(ETL)US Listed · CMP / CL2P · UL 444
Specifications:
• Cable Type: 2-Conductor Unshielded Control Cable
• Conductor: Stranded Bare Copper, 18AWG (7/0.4mm)
• Insulation: FR-PVC · Colors: Black, Red
• Shielding: None (Unshielded)
• Jacket: Low Smoke FR-PVC, CMP / CL2P Rated
• Jacket Color: White
• Nominal OD: 3.96 mm (0.156 in.)
• Voltage Rating: 300V
• Operating Temp: -20°C to +60°C
• Certifications: C(ETL)US Listed, UL 444, CL2P/CMP
• Ripcord: Yes
• Packaging: 1,000ft Reelex II pull box
Note: For environments with significant EMI, choose the shielded CMP version. For longer runs or higher-current devices, choose the 16AWG CMP version.
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