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Control Cable Shielded 16AWG 2 Conductor Riser CMR Stranded Copper 1000ft
Run shielded control wiring through walls and risers with this 16AWG shielded stranded bare copper control cable, rated CMR / FT4 and C(ETL)US Listed for permanent in-wall and vertical riser installations in residential and commercial buildings. The CMR rating is code-compliant for any non-plenum indoor installation and comes at a lower cost than plenum-rated cable when the installation does not pass through air-handling spaces.
The shield system — PET tape, AL foil, and a 7-strand tinned copper drain wire — blocks electromagnetic interference from nearby electrical wiring, HVAC equipment, and lighting ballasts, delivering clean and reliable control signals over long runs to security devices, audio amplifiers, and access control equipment. The 16AWG gauge handles more current and maintains lower voltage drop over long runs than 18AWG. A built-in ripcord enables fast jacket removal at every termination.
C(ETL)US Listed · CMR / FT4 · CL2 / CL2R
Specifications:
• Cable Type: 2-Conductor Shielded Control Cable
• Conductor: Stranded Bare Copper, 16AWG (7/0.16mm)
• Insulation: PVC · Colors: Black, Red
• Shield: PET Tape + AL Foil + 7x0.20mm Drain Wire
• Jacket: FR-PVC, CMR / FT4 Rated
• Jacket Color: Grey
• Nominal OD: 4.50 mm (0.177 in.)
• Operating Temp: -20°C to +60°C
• Certifications: C(ETL)US Listed, CM/CMR, CL2/CL2R
• Ripcord: Yes
• Packaging: 1,000ft Reelex II pull box
Note: For installations in plenum air-handling spaces, use the CMP-rated version of this cable.
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