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Gray shielded tray cable on reel in box, 16 AWG 2-conductor PVC jacket .2 in OD

Carol

Carol C0456A.38.10 shielded tray cable 16/2 500 ft

SKU CH-FEW5-CP5MT

Shielded 16 AWG tray cable with 19-strand conductors, 100 % aluminum/polyester foil, .2 in. diameter, 500 ft reel for alarm, control and audio systems at 300 V

  • TypeWire & Cable
  • Color MappingGray
  • Shielded design reduces interference with 100 % aluminum/polyester Flexfoil
  • 500 ft reel in a box supplies long continuous runs for large installs
  • 16 AWG stranded conductors with 19 strands deliver flexibility for tight routing
  • PVC jacket and insulation rated to 300 V suit alarm, control and audio systems
  • Gray colour and 0.2 in outside diameter allow clean identification in cable trays

Carol C0456A.38.10 shielded tray cable

This Carol C0456A.38.10 shielded tray cable is a power-limited wire intended for alarm systems, computer systems, communications, control systems and audio systems. It suits installers running 16 AWG stranded conductors in commercial environments where a 300 V rating is required. The 500 ft reel in a box provides continuous length for multi-room pulls without mid-run splices.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

The PVC insulation and jacket operate within standard commercial fire ratings for tray cable applications. The 19-strand construction keeps the conductors flexible during installation while the 100 percent aluminum/polyester Flexfoil shield reduces electromagnetic interference on sensitive signal circuits. Normal use stays within the 300 V maximum voltage rating without thermal concerns for the specified applications.

Shielded construction and reel packaging benefits

The overall 100 percent aluminum/polyester Flexfoil shield covers both conductors to block external noise in alarm, communications and audio runs. The gray PVC jacket resists abrasion in cable trays and the .2 in outside diameter fits standard tray spacing. The reel-in-a-box package pays out cleanly without tangling and protects the 500 ft length during storage and transport.

Highlights

  • Shielded design reduces interference with 100 % aluminum/polyester Flexfoil
  • 500 ft reel in a box supplies long continuous runs for large installs
  • 16 AWG stranded conductors with 19 strands deliver flexibility for tight routing
  • PVC jacket and insulation rated to 300 V suit alarm, control and audio systems
  • Gray colour and 0.2 in outside diameter allow clean identification in cable trays

Specifications

TypeWire & Cable
BrandCAROL
Color MappingGray

Questions about this item

How do I install this 16 AWG shielded tray cable and what step is often missed?

Pull the 500 ft reel-in-box cable through conduit or tray, strip the gray PVC jacket carefully to avoid nicking the 19-strand conductors, then terminate both conductors and ground the 100 percent aluminum/polyester Flexfoil shield at one end only to prevent ground loops.

What maintenance or replacement will this Carol C0456A.38.10 cable need over time?

Inspect the gray PVC jacket periodically for abrasion, UV cracking, or chemical damage; if the shield continuity or insulation resistance degrades, replace the affected section — no field repair restores the original 300 V rating.

What limit appears first when this 16/2 tray cable runs near its 300 V rating continuously?

Conductor heating from the 16 AWG stranded copper reaches its temperature ceiling before the PVC insulation or Flexfoil shield fails, so voltage drop and ampacity tables for 0.2 in outside diameter cable govern the maximum sustained load.

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