Data Cables

Cat 5e cable refers to the Category 5 Enhanced cabling standard for networks and performs up to 100MHZ. These backwards-compatible data cables are used in Gigabit ethernet and other networking applications. Each cable consists of 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors. These are twisted together to form 4 pairs with varying lay lengths. These pairs, together with a strong nylon rip cord are jacketed in the required sheath material. We also stock a Fire-Resistant version of our Cat 5e cable.

Cat 5E Cable Application

Cat5e cable is very versatile and can be used in a variety of applications from networking to telephone wiring.

Construction of Cat 5E Ethernet Cables

• 4 pair solid cable with 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors.
• Rip cord for ease of stripping the outer jacket.
• Sheath material – internal and external options include PVC, LSZH and PE
• Sheath colours – grey, purple and black
• Shielding – Available in unscreened (U/UTP), screened (F/UTP) and steel wire armoured (SWA) options.
• 305 metres in our easy to pull boxes.
• Reverse metre marking.
• Supports Gigabit Ethernet
• Fully CPR Compliant.

The Cat 6 cable delivers a maximum performance of 250Mhz, which is more than twice that of the Cat 5e cable specifications of 100 Mhz, making it ideal for networking installations. These data cables are also backwards compatible. The printing detail on the sheath includes reverse metre marking, allowing for quick and easy measurement of cable installed and the amount remaining within the 305m box.

Cat 6 Cable Application

Cat6 cable is used in ethernet and networking applications.

Construction of Cat 6 Data Cables

• 4 twisted pair solid cable with 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors.
• Rip cord for ease of stripping the outer jacket.
• Sheath material – internal and external options include PVC, LSZH and PE
• Sheath colours – grey, purple and black
• Shielding – Available in unscreened (U/UTP), screened (F/UTP) and steel wire armoured (SWA) options.
• 305 metres in our easy to pull boxes.
• Reverse metre marking.
• Supports Gigabit Ethernet.
• Fully CPR Compliant.

Cat 6A cable delivers high performance of 500Mhz, and must meet stricter specifications for reducing system crosstalk than Cat5e cables. This type of data cable allows for transmission of up to 1oGbps.

Cat 6A Cable Application

Cat 6A cable is most commonly used for VoIP, CCTV and data network applications.

Construction

• 4 pair solid cable with 8 colour coded polyethylene insulated conductors.
• Rip cord for ease of stripping the outer jacket.
• Sheath material – internal LSZH and external PE
• Sheath colours – Blue and black
• Shielding - available in screened (F/FTP & U/FTP) and steel wire armoured (SWA) options.
• 305 metres in our easy to pull boxes.
• Also available cut to length.
• Supports Gigabit Ethernet.
• Fully CPR Compliant.
• Backwards compatible.

Cat 7A ethernet cable provides high immunity to interference, and offers performance up to 1000 MHz. Because of this, these data cables are becoming the industry standard for wiring within smart homes and are gaining popularity with customers that want to get the optimal performance out of their own systems and networks.

Cat 7a Ethernet Cable Application

Designed for wiring smart homes and for 10-gigabit ethernet.

Construction of Cat 7A Cables

• 4 pairs of solid bare copper wires
• Insulation – SFS (Skin-Foam-Skin PE)
• Shielding – AL-PET over each pair & TCW Braid over all pairs
• Drain wire – Tinned Copper
• Sheath material – LSZH (internal) and PE (external) options available
• Sheath Colour – orange (internal) or black (external)

A newer option in data cabling standards, Cat 8 ethernet cable is one of the highest performing data cables on the market. Cat 8 cable offers performance of up to 2000 MHz.

Cat 8 Ethernet Cable Application

Designed for use in computing, communications and POE applications. Cat 8 cable is best suited for data centres and server rooms and will enable 40GB ethernet transmission.

Construction of Cat 8 Cables

• 8 solid bare copper wires in twisted pairs
• Shielding – Overall braided and AL-PET over each pair
• Sheath material – LSZH
• Sheath Colour – Green
• Stocked on 100m drums

Offered as a budget friendly alternative, and designed to support network data cabling installation over shorter distances, the CCA network data cabling range has Copper Clad Aluminium solid conductors, HDPE insulation and overall PVC, LSZH or PE Jacket. Not recommended for POE.

• Budget friendly alternative
• CCA (Copper Clad Aluminium) conductors
• Solid cores
• UTP Unscreened
• PVC, LSZH and PE Sheath Options
• HDPE Insulation
• Nylon Rip Cord
• 25 Year Guarantee on all Securi-Flex® branded Cables