Belden alternative cable selection chart
This table lists part numbers and determines which band to view for more information.
B1) single pair 22-14awg unscreened
Flexible single pair data cables without electrical screening, Belden equivalent 8205, 8743, 8442, 9740, 8471.
CT coaxial (satellite-television coax)
Single core coax cables designed to transmit satellite, CCTV, television and video signals. black PVC = internal or external, white PVC = internal only, PE = duct grade, LSZH = increased fire safety.
7/0.2mm PE duct-burial def-stan type signal cable
0.22mm² multicore screened or unscreened cable for outdoor, ducted or direct burial applications.
B3) three core 22-16awg overall foil screened
Flexible three or four data cables with collective aluminum tape (CAT) screening. Alternatives to Belden 8618, 8770, 8771, 8772, 9418.
NYY unarmoured 1kV power cable, single/m’core
With an especially tough sheath these cables can be used as an alternative to the old Delta Hi-tuf.
RG coaxial (high-frequency coax)
Wide range of coax cables designed to carry high-frequency or broadband signals. Most commonly single core but twin, multicore and composite versions (with power cores) are available in some types.
B4) multicore 24awg overall foil RS232
Flexible data cables with collective aluminum tape (CAT) screening. Belden equivalent 9533, 9534, 9535, 9536, 9537, 9538, 9539, 9540, 9541, 9542, 9543, 9545, 9546.
NYCY screened 1kV power cable, single/m’core
The concentric wire screen provides protection against electronic interference, but can also be used as mechanical protection.
B5) single or multi-pair 24awg overall foil RS232
Flexible single or multi-pair data cables with collective aluminum tape (CAT) screening to RS232. Alternatives to Belden 9501, 9501, 9503, 9504, 9505, 9506, 9507, 9508, 9509, 9510, 9515, 9519, 9525, 9550.
CW1128 jelly fill duct grade telephone
Tough cable for external or ducted applications including wet areas, not suitable for direct burial.
XLPE/SWA/PVC BS5467 1kV power cable
Multicore power cables with steel wire armour to provide protection against mechanical damage.
B6) multi-pair 22awg individual foil screened
Flexible multi-pair data cables with individual aluminium tape (IAT) screening. Alternatives to Belden 8723, 8769, 8773, 8774, 8775, 8776, 8777, 8778, 9767, 9768, 9769.
CW1128-1198 armoured telephone (SWA)
Cables with steel wire armour and petroleum jelly filler suitable for outdoor, ducted or direct burial applications.
B7) multi-pair 20-18awg individual foil screened
Flexible multi-pair data cables with individual aluminum tape (IAT) screening. Alternatives to Belden 9368, 9402, 9773, 9774, 9873, 9874, 9875, 9876, 9877, 9879.
CW1128-1179-1198 screened SWA telephone
Cables with aluminium/polyester foil screen, steel wire armour and petroleum jelly filler suitable for outdoor, ducted or direct burial applications.
PUR-JZ or PUR-OZ grey polyurethane control flex
Tough flexible cable with excellent abrasion, tear and UV resistance. Suitable for harsh external applications.
B8) multi-pair 24awg individual foil RS422
Flexible multi-pair data cables with individual aluminium tape (IAT) screening to RS422. Alternatives to Belden 9728, 9729, 9730, 9731, 9732, 9733, 9734, 9735, 9736, 9737, 9738.
Category 5e / Cat 5e (solid) structured wiring cable
A range of screened or unscreened 4 pair cables with solid conductors designed for data transmission in computer networks.
PUR CY screened grey polyurethane control flex
Flexible cable with excellent abrasion, tear and UV resistance plus electrical protection. Suitable for harsh external use.
B9) one-four pair 24awg overall foil+braid RS485
Flexible single & multi-pair data cables with collective aluminium tape and tinned copper wire braid screening. Alternatives to Belden 9841, 9842, 9843, 9844.
Cat 6, Cat 6a, Cat 7 (solid) structured wiring cable
A range of screened or unscreened 4 pair cables (Cat = Category) with solid conductors designed for data transmission in computer networks.
B10) multicore 24awg overall foil+braid RS232+423
Flexible multicore data cables with collective aluminium tape and tinned copper wire braid screening. Alternatives to Belden 9925, 9927, 9929, 9931, 9932, 9933, 9934, 9935, 9936, 9937, 9938.
B11) multi-pair 24awg overall foil+braid RS232+422
Flexible multipair data cables with collective aluminium tape and tinned copper wire braid screening . Alternatives to Belden 8102. 8103, 8104, 8105, 8106, 8107, 8108, 8110, 8112, 8115, 8118, 8125.
