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West Penn 293BK1000 18 AWG 2-Conductor Shielded Audio Cable

West Penn 293BK1000 18 AWG 2-Conductor Shielded Audio Cable

SoundPro Item: 11316 | Part Number: 293BK1000

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  • 100% Aluminum Polyester Foil Shield With Tinned Copper Drain Wire Maximizes Noise Rejection
  • CMR Riser Rating Meets NEC Requirements For Vertical Indoor Installations
  • Polypropylene Insulation Withstands Conduit Pull Stresses In Commercial Builds
  • PVC Jacket Provides Durability For Permanent In-Wall And In-Conduit Routing
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The West Penn 293BK1000 is a 1000-foot spool of 18 AWG, 2-conductor shielded twisted-pair audio cable engineered for permanent indoor installation in commercial and institutional AV systems. Its CMR (Riser) rating and UL/cUL listing make it a compliant choice for vertical building runs where fire code adherence is required on every pull.

Systems integrators and low-voltage contractors will find this cable well-suited for intercom audio wiring, line-level signal distribution, background music systems, and paging infrastructure where shielding is critical to maintaining signal integrity across long runs. The 100% aluminum polyester foil shield with a tinned copper drain wire suppresses electromagnetic interference without adding bulk, keeping terminations clean in densely populated equipment rooms and junction boxes.

Compared to unshielded alternatives, the overall shield and twisted-pair geometry provide a meaningful advantage in environments with HVAC motors, fluorescent lighting, and other noise sources common to commercial installs. The PVC jacket and polypropylene insulation hold up to the mechanical demands of conduit pulls, and the 1000-foot bulk spool format suits larger projects where per-foot cost and continuous run length both matter.

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Specifications

Certifications
NEC Type
CMR
Listing
UL and cUL Listed
Flame Rating
UL 1666
Electrical
Conductors
2 x 18 AWG (7x26)
DC Resistance
6.2 Ohm/Mft
Nominal Capacitance (Cond-Cond)
68 pF/ft
Nominal Capacitance (Cond-Shield)
122 pF/ft
Construction
Insulation Material
Polypropylene
Insulation Thickness
.008"
Shield
Al foil 100% + 24 AWG standard drain wire
Jacket Material
PVC
Jacket Thickness
.017"
Nominal OD
.160"
Shipping
Spool Length
1000 ft

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