Belden alternative cable selection chart
This table lists part numbers and determines which band to view for more information.
Multi-mode OM1 fibre optic cable (62.5/125)
A range of loose tube and tight buffered 62.5/125µm fibre optic cables generally used for backbone applications due to their high capacity and reliability, armoured options available.
Multi-mode OM2, OM3 or OM4 fibre optic (50/125)
A range of loose tube and tight buffered 50/125µm fibre optic cables generally used for backbone applications due to the high capacity and reliability, armoured options available.
Single-mode OS1 or OS2 fibre optic cable (9/125)
A range of loose tube and tight buffered 9/125µm fibre optic cables for use where low attenuation rates are required over long distances, armoured options available.
7/0.2mm LSZH def-stan type signal cable
0.22mm² multicore screened or unscreened low smoke zero halogen cables generally to Bristish Defence Standard 61-12 Part 4.
B1) single pair 22-14awg unscreened
Flexible single pair data cables without electrical screening, Belden equivalent 8205, 8743, 8442, 9740, 8471.
BT coaxial (British Telecom coax)
Designed to meet British Telecom standards, black PVC = internal/external, white PVC = internal only, LSZH = increased fire safety. BT2001, BT2002, BT2003, BT3002, BT5000.
SID solid conductor single core 180°C silicone cable
Halogen free cables for static use in high or low temperature applications where flexibility is not required.
YY LSZH NR/OZ flexible grey control cable
Multicore low smoke zero halogen control cables (unbraided) for increased safety in the case of fire.
16/0.2mm LSZH def-stan type signal cable
0.5mm² multicore screened or unscreened low smoke zero halogen cables for increased safety in the case of fire.
CC-Link 3 core 20awg bus
Designed for data transmission use in Control & Communication Link (CC-Link) systems.
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.
NYM installation cable, single or multicore
Grey PVC sheathed cables designed for wiring inside buildings.
SIF flexible single core 180°C silicone cable
Halogen free cables for equipment wiring in high or low temperatures where PVC materials would become brittle.
6701B or 2491B LSZH single core flex
Low smoke halogen free flexible single core cables (harmonised codes H07Z-K or H05Z-K) for increased safety in the case of fire.
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.
Devicenet Drop or Trunk 2 pair bus
Designed for use on Allen Bradley DeviceNet™ Systems these cables incorporate both data and power pairs.
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.
SY LSZH NR armoured black control cable
Multicore steel braid armoured low smoke zero halogen cables for increased safety in the case of fire.
3182B or 3183B LSZH black or white flex
Multicore low smoke zero halogen cables (harmonised code H05Z1Z1-F) for increased safety in the case of fire.
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.
CW1308 internal/external telephone
General signal cables used to interconnect equipment in fixed installations. white PVC, LSF or LSZH for internal use only, black PVC for internal or above ground external use.
Foundation fieldbus 1 pair A, B or high-speed
Single pair bi-directional digital cables designed for use in process automation industries, blue or orange sheath as standard.
SIFF super-flexible single core 180°C silicone cable
Halogen free cables for highly flexible applications in high or low temperatures where traditional PVC materials would become brittle.
