General Cable's 18/6C shielded CMP/CL3P fire alarm cable is engineered for reliable wiring in fire alarm, security, intercom, audio, and background music systems. Constructed with solid, bare copper conductors and premium-grade PVC insulation and jacket, it ensures durability and safety.
The cable features a metalized foil shield made of aluminum to protect against noise interference, with a white PVC jacket marked with detailed specifications. It is rated for 300 volts and operates within a temperature range of -20°C to +75°C.
- Conductor: 6 conductors of 18 AWG stranded, 7/26 strands per conductor
- Shield: Metalized foil aluminum shield with drain wire
- Jacket: PVC, color-coded white with sequential footage markings
- Outer diameter: 0.218 inches
- Jacket thickness: 0.008 inches
- Insulation thickness: 0.01 inches
- Voltage rating: 300 V
- Resistant to chemicals, UV, moisture, and oil: No
- Flame retardant: No
- Halogen free: No
- Silicone free: Yes
- Lead free: Yes
Technical Specifications
| Country of Origin | United States |
| AWG Size | 18 |
| Conductor Category | Class 2 = stranded |
| Number of Conductors | 6 |
| Strand Count | 7/26 |
| Shape of Conductor | Round |
| Jacket Color | White |
| Jacket Marking | CAROL (R) 18 AWG -- E2206S -- 75C E60233-8 (UL) CL3P OR FPLP -- (UL) C(UL) CMP -- ROHS -- MADE IN USA (date code - MM/YY) (sequential footage) |
| Outer Diameter | 0.218 in |
| Thickness Outer Jacket | 0.008 in |
| Insulation Thickness | 0.01 in |
| Armoring Type | None |
| Shield Construction | Metalized foil |
| Shield Material | Aluminium |
| Jacket Material | Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) |
| Voltage | 300 V |
| Silicone Free | Yes |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Resistant To Chemicals | No |
| Resistant To UV | No |
| Resistant To Moisture | No |
| Resistant To Oil | No |
| Flame Retardant | No |
| Halogen Free | No |
| Underground Installation | No |
| With Rodent Protection | No |
| Outdoor Installation | No |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Flame Retardant | No |
| Jacket Color | White |
| Jacket Material | PVC |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Number of Strands | 7/26 |
| UV Resistant | No |
| Voltage | 300 V |
Product Documents
For General Cable 18/6C Stranded Shielded CMP/CL3P Fire Alarm Cable E2206S.41.02, compare the listed details with project drawings, replacement requirements, and any site-specific electrical or low-voltage conditions.
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