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Multi-Conductor Foil Shield - NEC Type CM, CSA CMG

General Cable's C2543A Communication Cable is suitable for use in audio, broadcast, instrumentation, and sound system applications.

5 items

AWG Size18
Cond. MaterialTinned Copper
Conductor Stranding19/30
CSA TypeCMG
Insul. MaterialSemi-Rigid Polyvinylchloride (SR-PVC)
Jacket MaterialPolyvinylchloride (PVC)
Jacket Thickness0.032
Max. Temp80C
Requires Quote per FT 
Cond. MaterialTinned Copper
CSA TypeCMG
Jacket MaterialPolyvinylchloride (PVC)
Jacket Thickness0.032
Max. Temp80C
Min. Temp-20C
Nom. O.D. (in)0.2440
Voltage300
Requires Quote 
Composite Construction(5) 22 AWG (7/30) Semi-Rigid Polyvinylchloride (S-R PVC) insulated + (2) 18 AWG (16/30) Polyvinylchloride (PVC) insulated conductors
Cond. MaterialTinned Copper
CSA TypeCMG
Jacket MaterialPolyvinylchloride (PVC)
Jacket Thickness0.032
Max. Temp80C
Min. Temp-20C
NEC TypeCM
Requires Quote 
Composite Construction(6) 22 AWG (7/30) Semi-Rigid Polyvinylchloride (S-R PVC) insulated + (2) 18 AWG (16/30) Polyvinylchloride (PVC) insulated conductors
Cond. MaterialTinned Copper
CSA TypeCMG
Jacket MaterialPolyvinylchloride (PVC)
Jacket Thickness0.032
Max. Temp80C
Min. Temp-20C
NEC TypeCM
Requires Quote 
Cond. MaterialTinned Copper
CSA TypeCMG
Jacket MaterialPolyvinylchloride (PVC)
Jacket Thickness0.032
Max. Temp80C
Min. Temp-20C
Nom. O.D. (in)0.2730
Voltage300
Requires Quote 

General Cable Carol Brand Foil Shield Multi-Conductor Cable (NEC Type CM, CSA CMG) Specifications

Carol Brand Communication Cable Construction:

  • Conductor: 18 AWG fully annealed stranded Tinned Copper per ASTM B-33
  • Insulation: Premium-grade, color-coded Semi-rigid Polyvinylchloride (SR-PVC)
  • Color Code Chart for General Cable Control Cable
    No of Cond. Color
    1 Black
    2 Red
    3 White
    4 Green
  • Jacket: Gray Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
  • Shield: 100% Flexfoil® Aluminum/polyester, 25% overlap, foil facing out
  • Drain Wire: Stranded Tinned Copper

Carol Brand Communication Cable Ratings and Approvals:

  • Temperature Range: -20°C to +80°C
  • Voltage Rating: 300 volts
  • NEC Article 800 Type CM (UL: 75°C)
  • CSA CMG (60°C)
  • RoHS Compliant Directive 2002/95/EC
  • Designed to meet UL 70,000 BTU Vertical Tray Flame Test
  • Passes CSA CMG Flame Test