Three core 22-16awg overall foil Belden alternative data cables are designed for use in instrumentation, security, data, bus & audio applications. The overall foil tape screening on this cable type provides protection against electrical interference.
These alternatives to Belden cables are flexible and come in polyvinylchloride (PVC) or low smoke and fume (LSF) as standard.
LSF material offers reduced smoke emission / fire propagation compared with standard PVC but may still release hydrogen chloride (HCL) if burnt. There is no standard governing the HCL emissions of LSF cable. LSF should not to be confused with Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) which guarantees max. 0.5% HCL emissions, for more information please see the in-depth explanation shown on our LSZH Control Flex front page.
These cables are often available in Armoured, Duct Grade or LSZH versions on request, please contact us for more information.
| Comparable Belden References | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8771 | 3 Core 22awg | 8770 | 3 Core 18awg | |
| 8772 | 3 Core 20awg | 8618 | 3 Core 16awg | |
| Construction – three core 22-16awg overall foil Belden alternative |
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| (8618, 8770, 8771, 8772,) |
| stranded tinned copper conductors |
| polyethylene (PE) core insulation |
| cores twisted together |
| overall aluminium/polyester foil tape screen |
| tinned copper drain wire |
| grey PVC or LSF outer sheath |
| Technical – three core 22-16awg overall foil Belden alternative | |
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| (8618, 8770, 8771, 8772) | |
| conductor make-up: | 22AWG = stranded 7x 0.25mm diameter (0.355mm2 area) |
| 20AWG = stranded 7x 0.32mm diameter (0.563mm2 area) | |
| 18AWG = stranded 16x 0.25mm diameter (0.785mm2 area) | |
| 16AWG = stranded 19x 0.28mm diameter (1.23mm2 area) | |
| as AWG chart, see Stranding/Resistance page | |
| voltage rating: | 22 to 18AWG = 300V, 16AWG = 600V operating |
| temperature range: | usually +60°C maximum, +80°C may be available on request. |
| UL styles | 8771, 8772 & 8770 = 2093, 8618 = 2107 |
| core identification: | 3 core = coloured black, red & clear/white |
A printable PDF specification is available here: B3) three core 22-16awg overall foil.
For alternative constructions return to the Alternatives to Belden Data Cables front page.
UL references and Belden numbers are provided for cross reference purposes only, please inform us if you require Belden manufacture or UL approved cables.
