Introduction To Control Cable Types And Sheath Grades

Control Cable Wires are available in stranded and solid conductor types. Briefly introduce the CAT5 type. Stranded cables are more flexible and better suited for custom-length patch cords. Flexible conductors allow it to be installed in tight areas or bends. Solid cable is your first choice when installing it on the wall of your home or business. You will often find cables with solid conductors in risers and booster cables. This is because both types of cables are usually installed over longer distances. Solid conductors can give you better signal performance over longer distances.

Another type of control cable wire is shielded and unshielded. Unshielded cables have become standard cables for everyday use in homes and businesses. An alternative to unshielded cable is shielded cable. Shielded Ethernet cables are suitable for areas with EMI/signal interference which may disrupt your signal strength.

Control cable wires also come in many different types of jacket grades. The most common types of jackets are:

CM (common, such as jumpers for connecting outdoor equipment)

CMX (Outdoor Insulated Cable for Insulation in Sun and Rain)

CMR (for riser-rated cables installed between walls, floors, and risers)

CMP (flame retardant cable for installation in areas with airflow, suspended ceilings, and raised floors with return air circulation)