Detailed Specifications & Technical Data ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION 8461 Multi-Conductor - High-Conductivity Copper Speaker Cable Twisted Jacket Con For more Information please call 1-800-Belden1 General Description: 18 AWG stranded (7x26) tinned copper conductors, PVC insulation, twisted pair, PVC jacket. Physical Characteristics (Overall) Conductor AWG: Pairs AWG Stranding Conductor Material 1 18 7x26 TC - Tinned Copper Total Number of Conductors: 2 Insulation Insulation Material: Insulation Material Wall Thickness (in.) PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride .022 Outer Shield Outer Shield Material: Outer Shield Material Unshielded Outer Jacket Outer Jacket Material: Outer Jacket Material Nom. Wall Thickness (in.) PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride 0.027 Overall Cable Overall Nominal Diameter: 0.234 in. Pair Pair Color Code Chart: Number Color 1 Black & White Pair Lay Length & Direction: Lay Length (in.) Twists (twist/ft) Direction 2.000 6.000 Left Hand Mechanical Characteristics (Overall) Operating Temperature Range: -20C To +80C Bulk Cable Weight: 24 lbs/1000 ft. Max. Recommended Pulling Tension: 45 lbs. Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: 2.500 in. Applicable Specifications and Agency Compliance (Overall) Applicable Standards & Environmental Programs NEC/(UL) Specification: CL3, CMG NEC Articles: 800, 725 CEC/C(UL) Specification: CMG EU Directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS II): Yes EU CE Mark: Yes EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV): Yes EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS): Yes EU RoHS Compliance Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/01/2005 EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE): Yes EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR): Yes Page 1 of 2 08-26-2016Detailed Specifications & Technical Data ENGLISH MEASUREMENT VERSION 8461 Multi-Conductor - High-Conductivity Copper Speaker Cable Twisted Jacket Con CA Prop 65 (CJ for Wire & Cable): Yes MII Order 39 (China RoHS): Yes Flame Test UL Flame Test: UL1685 FT4 Loading CSA Flame Test: FT4 Suitability Suitability - Indoor: Yes Plenum/Non-Plenum Plenum (Y/N): No Electrical Characteristics (Overall) Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Conductor: Capacitance (pF/ft) 22.0 Nom. Conductor DC Resistance: DCR 20C (Ohm/1000 ft) 5.86 Max. Operating Voltage - UL: Voltage 300 V RMS Max. Recommended Current: Description Current 10C Temperature Rise 4.8 Amps per conductor 20C ambient Put Ups and Colors: Item Putup Ship Weight Color Notes Item Desc 8461 060U1000 1,000 FT 28.000 LB CHROME 2 18 PVC FRPVC 8461 060U500 500 FT 15.000 LB CHROME 2 18 PVC FRPVC 8461 060100 100 FT 3.400 LB CHROME 2 18 PVC FRPVC 8461 0601000 1,000 FT 29.000 LB CHROME C 2 18 PVC FRPVC 8461 060500 500 FT 14.500 LB CHROME C 2 18 PVC FRPVC 8461 0605000 5,000 FT 145.000 LB CHROME 2 18 PVC FRPVC Notes: C = CRATE REEL PUT-UP. Revision Number: 4 Revision Date: 08-05-2013 2016 Belden, Inc All Rights Reserved. Although Belden makes every reasonable effort to ensure their accuracy at the time of this publication, information and specifications described herein are subject to error or omission and to change without notice, and the listing of such information and specifications does not ensure product availability. Belden provides the information and specifications herein on anAS I basis, with no representations or warranties, whether express, statutory or implied. In no event will Belden be liable for any damages (including consequential, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or exemplary damages) whatsoever, even if Belden has been advised of the possibility of such damages, whether in an action under contract, negligence or any other theory, arising out of or in connection with the use, or inability to use, the information or specifications described herein. All sales of Belden products are subject to Belden s standard terms and conditions of sale. Belden believes this product to be in compliance with EU RoHS (Directive 2002/95/EC, 27-Jan-2003). Material manufactured prior to the compliance date may be in stock at Belden facilities and in our Distributors inventory. The information provided in this Product Disclosure, and the identification of materials listed as reportable or restricted within the Product Disclosure, is correct to the best of Beldens knowledge, information, and belief at the date of its publication. The information provided in this Product Disclosure is designed only as a general guide for the safe handling, storage, and any other operation of the product itself or the one that it becomes a part of. This Product Disclosure is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. Regulatory information is for guidance purposes only. Product users are responsible for determining the applicability of legislation and regulations based on their individual usage of the product. Belden declares this product to be in compliance with EU LVD (Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU). Page 2 of 2 08-26-2016