Designed for fire alarm and control systems, this cable features stranded, bare copper conductors with premium-grade PVC insulation and jacket. The aluminum foil shield provides noise protection, ensuring signal integrity in critical applications.
Constructed with solid, round conductors, this cable is rated for 300 volts and operates within a temperature range of -20°C to +75°C. It is available in natural jacket color with sequential footage markings for easy installation.
- Conductor: Stranded, 7/26 strands of bare copper per ASTM B3, B8, and B286
- Insulation: Premium-grade, color-coded PVC
- Shield: Metalized foil made of aluminum
- Jacket: Flexguard® PVC, natural color
- Outer diameter: 0.164 inches
- Jacket thickness: 0.015 inches
- Insulation thickness: 0.008 inches
- Voltage rating: 300 V
Suitable for power-limited control circuits, including wiring for intercom, security, audio, and background music systems. The cable is silicone free and lead free, suitable for various building, residential, and industrial installations.
Technical Specifications
| Country of Origin | United States |
| AWG Size | 18 |
| Conductor Category | Class 2 = stranded |
| Number of Conductors | 2 |
| Strand Count | 7/26 |
| Shape of Conductor | Round |
| Jacket Color | Natural |
| Jacket Marking | CAROL (R) 18 AWG -- E2202S -- 75C E60233-8 (UL) CL3P OR FPLP -- (UL) C(UL) CMP -- ROHS -- MADE IN USA (date code - MM/YY) (sequential footage) |
| Outer Diameter | 0.164 in |
| Thickness Outer Jacket | 0.015 in |
| Insulation Thickness | 0.008 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 | Natural |
| Jacket Material | PVC |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| Number of Strands | 7/26 |
| UV Resistant | No |
| Voltage | 300 V |
Product Documents
Use General Cable 18/2C Stranded Shielded CMP Fire Alarm Cable E2202S.41.86 together with manufacturer documentation, field measurements, and system requirements before making the final purchase decision.
There are no reviews for this product.
No questions about this product.

Spec Sheet