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Multipair Individually Shielded Pair Cable, General Purpose

18/2 PAIR STR CU CM/CL2 EPS GRAY GEN 1000 FT GEN48 12731009

Southwire #: 12731009

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18/2 PAIR STR CU CM/CL2 EPS GRAY GEN 1000 FT 18/2 PAIR STR CU CM/CL2 EPS GRAY GEN 1000 FT
18/2 PAIR STR CU CM/CL2 EPS GRAY GEN 1000 FT
18/2 PAIR STR CU CM/CL2 EPS GRAY GEN 1000 FT

Application & Features

Genesis® General Purpose Rated Individually Shielded Pair Multipair Cable is suitable for installation as follows:

  • Installed in a metal raceway that complies with 300.22(B).
  • Supported by solid bottom metal cable trays with solid metal covers.
  • Within buildings in other than air-handling spaces and risers.
  • Exposed to sunlight.

Specifications

Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) 18 AWG 18 AWG
Number of Pairs 2 2
Stranding Stranded Stranded
Shielding Each Pair Shielded Each Pair Shielded
Nom. OD (mils) (mm) 161 4.10 mils mm
Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) 30 44 lbs/1000' kgs/km

Standards & References

Genesis® General Purpose Rated Individually Shielded Pair Multipair Cable meets or exceeds the following:

  • UL 1685 - General Purpose Rated
  • UL 444 - Communication Cables, Type CM
  • UL 13 - Power-Limited Circuit Cables, Type CL2
  • Sunlight Resistant Rated
  • REACH/RoHS Compliant

Construction

Genesis® General Purpose Rated Individually Shielded Pair Multipair Cable features the following quality and convenience characteristics:

  1. Bare Copper conductors for excellent conductivity and low voltage drop.
  2. Polypropylene insulation.
  3. Foil shield over each pair.
  4. PVC jacket.
  5. Durable rip cord for efficient jacket stripping and removal.
  6. Countdown® Length Markings for easy tracking of usage and remaining cable.
  7. Rated for 300 Volts
  8. Rated for -20 °C to 60 °C.

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