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.
B1) single pair 22-14awg unscreened
Flexible single pair data cables without electrical screening, Belden equivalent 8205, 8743, 8442, 9740, 8471.
BSC143 type multi-pair instrumentation cable
Screened and armoured cables designed for the transmission of analogue and digital signals in instrument and control 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.
Thermocouple compensating or extension cable
Thermocouple cables (single and multi-pair) use different metallic alloys in the positive and negative conductors in order to measure temperature.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Profibus DP single pair 24-22awg violet cable
A range of cables designed for process and field communication in cell networks
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.
Profibus PA single pair 18awg cable
Commonly used for process automation and instrumentation applications in hazardous and intrinsically safe areas.
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.
