Copper Network Cable (Cat5e / Cat6 / Cat6A / Cat7)

Cat 5E network cable

• Structure: Solid Bare Copper (24AWG) / PVC or LSZH Insulation / UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) / PVC Flexible Sheathing.
• Standards: Manufactured in accordance with IEC 61156, TIA/EIA-568-B, and ISO/IEC 11801.
• Common Equivalents: Standard LAN Cable, Unshielded Ethernet Cable, Category 5e UTP.
• Application: Optimized for 1Gbps data transmission in standard office LAN environments, home networking, and basic CCTV surveillance. To ensure the best signal integrity for your network layout, we recommend using our Wire Size Calculator.

Cat 5E shielded network cable

• Structure: Solid Bare Copper (24AWG) / PVC Insulation / FTP (Foil Shielded Twisted Pair) / PVC Flexible Sheathing.
• Standards: Manufactured in accordance with IEC 61156-5, TIA/EIA-568, and BS EN 50288.
• Common Equivalents: FTP Cat5e, Shielded Twisted Pair (STP), ScTP Cable.
• Application: Ideal for environments with moderate EMI (electromagnetic interference). It is widely used in commercial CCTV systems and industrial LANs where signal protection is required to prevent data loss.

Cat 6 network cable

• Structure: Solid Bare Copper (23AWG) / PVC Insulation / Central Cross Filler / UTP (Unshielded) / PVC Flexible Sheathing.
• Standards: Manufactured in accordance with IEC 61156, TIA/EIA-568-C.2, and ISO/IEC 11801.
• Common Equivalents: GigE Cable, Category 6 UTP, Gigabit Ethernet Cable.
• Application: Designed for high-speed 1Gbps and 10Gbps (short distance) networks. Perfect for enterprise-level networking, PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) devices, and future-proofed residential wiring.

Cat 6A shielded network cable

• Structure: Solid Bare Copper (23AWG) / PVC or LSZH Insulation / FTP (Foil Shielded) / PVC Flexible Sheathing.
• Standards: Manufactured in accordance with IEC 61156-5, ISO/IEC 11801, and TIA/EIA-568.
• Common Equivalents: Cat6A STP, 10G Base-T Cable, Augmented Category 6 Shielded.
• Application: Optimized for 10Gbps high-bandwidth transmission up to 500MHz. Specifically designed for Data Centers, server rooms, and healthcare facilities requiring stable, high-speed connectivity.

Cat 6A double-shielded network cable

• Structure: Solid Bare Copper (23AWG) / LSZH Insulation / SFTP (Overall Braided Screen & Foil Shielded) / PVC Flexible Sheathing.
• Standards: Manufactured in accordance with IEC 61156, BS EN 50288, and ISO/IEC 11801.
• Common Equivalents: Double Shielded Ethernet Cable, SFTP Cat6A, High-Performance Screened LAN Cable.
• Application: Provides the highest level of EMI/EMC protection. Ideal for noisy industrial environments, power stations, and mission-critical server backbone wiring where maximum signal shielding is mandatory.

Cat 6 armored shielded network cable

• Structure: Solid Bare Copper (23AWG) / PVC Insulation / Shielding Layer / Steel Tape or Wire Armor / Heavy-duty PVC Sheath.
• Standards: Manufactured in accordance with IEC 61156, TIA/EIA-568, and ISO/IEC 11801.
• Common Equivalents: Direct Burial Network Cable, Steel Armored Cat6, Underground Ethernet Cable.
• Application: Specifically engineered for outdoor direct burial, underground conduits, and harsh industrial sites. The armored layer provides superior mechanical protection against rodents, moisture, and physical crushing.

Cat 7 shielded network cable

• Structure: Solid Bare Copper (23AWG) / Foaming PE Insulation / S/FTP (Individual Foil Shield for each pair + Overall Braid) / PVC or LSZH Sheath.
• Standards: Manufactured in accordance with IEC 61156-5, ISO/IEC 11801 Class F.
• Common Equivalents: Category 7 S/FTP, 600MHz Network Cable, 40Gbps-ready Ethernet Cable.
• Application: Optimized for ultra-high-speed data centers and high-end server room backbones supporting up to 40Gbps (at short distances) and 600MHz frequency. Ideal for future-proofing advanced telecommunication infrastructures.

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