UL2464 Cable — Unshielded and Double-Shielded Multi-Conductor PVC Cable

What the UL2464 Cable Family Covers

UL2464 cable is a multi-conductor PVC cable family built for internal wiring, signal transmission, and control connections. This page covers two available structures: an unshielded version for general electronic and electrical equipment wiring, and a double-shielded version for signal runs that need foil and braid shielding. The unshielded construction uses tinned oxygen-free copper conductors with PVC insulation and jacket. The double-shielded construction uses tinned copper conductors, PVC insulation, aluminum foil with 125% overlap, and a tinned copper braid shield, with a 300 V rating.

The practical question for an OEM electrical engineer, panel builder, or retrofit engineer is simple: will this cable fit the device, the routing, and the electrical environment? The specification tables below give the available AWG, core count, OD, copper structure, shielding, packaging, and core colors so that selection can be checked against the equipment drawing.

How the Cable Is Built

Unshielded construction

The unshielded UL2464 cable is built from tinned oxygen-free copper conductors, PVC insulation, and a PVC jacket. The tinned copper surface resists oxidation and remains solderable. The PVC insulation and jacket provide abrasion resistance and consistent wall thickness, which helps reduce breakdown risk. The construction is flexible and resistant to repeated handling during routing and termination.

Double-shielded construction

The double-shielded UL2464 cable is built in this order, from inside to outside:

1. Tinned copper conductor
2. PVC insulation
3. Aluminum foil shield with 125% overlap
4. Tinned copper braid shield
5. PVC jacket

The aluminum foil and tinned copper braid form a double shield that supports stable signal transmission and reduces interference. The foil overlap also provides a degree of torsional resistance. The PVC jacket compound is flexible, resistant to tearing, and easy to strip for termination. The construction is self-extinguishing when removed from flame.

Electrical, Thermal, and Mechanical Specifications

Unshielded UL2464 Cable Matrix

Double-Shielded UL2464 Cable Matrix

Unshielded Core Color Code

Performance and Applications

The tinned copper conductor surface resists oxidation in air, which supports storage life and keeps the strand surface solderable. The unshielded construction uses low-resistance copper and a PVC insulation and jacket that are flexible, resistant to folding, and resistant to wear. Low eccentricity and uniform wall thickness help reduce breakdown risk.

The double-shielded construction uses aluminum foil with 125% overlap plus a tinned copper braid. This double shield supports stable transmission and reduces interference. The foil overlap also provides a degree of torsional resistance. The PVC jacket compound is flexible, resistant to tearing, and easy to strip for routing. The construction is self-extinguishing when removed from flame.

Unshielded UL2464 cable is used for general electronic and electrical equipment internal wiring, instrumentation, household appliance wiring, power and lighting wiring, and internal connections that carry signal or power. Double-shielded UL2464 cable is used for signal transmission, audio/video equipment connections, sensor control, and electronic equipment where foil and braid shielding are required.

In equipment terms, the cable can be specified into industrial automation cabinets, CNC machines, motion control panels, VFD and servo drive areas, sensor and instrumentation runs, control cabinet builds, audio/video equipment, and retrofit or maintenance wiring. For each of these, confirm the required AWG, core count, shielding, voltage rating, and jacket material against the equipment drawing before release.

Selection, Installation, and Compliance

Selection and installation points

Start with the structure. Choose unshielded UL2464 cable for general internal power and signal wiring where no shield is required. Choose double-shielded UL2464 cable for signal runs that need foil and braid shielding and a 300 V rating. The 300 V rating applies to the double-shielded construction only; do not apply it to the unshielded version during selection.

Check the AWG, core count, OD, and packaging against the tables. The unshielded table covers 28–16 AWG with 2–10 cores, plus 16 AWG 3C and 4C. The double-shielded table covers 14–28 AWG with 2–12 cores. Core colors are listed by core count so that termination and circuit identification can be planned. The double-shielded construction uses aluminum foil with 125% overlap and a tinned copper braid; the jacket is easy to strip for termination. Bending radius, flex life, and drag-chain performance depend on the routing and movement profile of your equipment, so confirm those values against the actual installation.

Compliance and standards

The UL2464 product family is listed with RoHS and REACH compliance for both constructions. Before design release, confirm the required compliance documents against the actual product documentation.

Why This Cable Fits Your Equipment

If your equipment uses internal power and signal wiring in a general electronic or electrical assembly, the unshielded UL2464 cable gives you a tinned copper conductor, PVC insulation, PVC jacket, and color-coded cores without adding a shield you do not need. If your equipment has signal lines near VFD, servo drive, or other noise sources, the double-shielded UL2464 cable adds aluminum foil with 125% overlap and a tinned copper braid, plus a 300 V rating. The available 14–28 AWG shielded range and 28–16 AWG unshielded range let you match the conductor size to the terminal and current requirement, while the OD and packaging columns help fit the cable into existing cabinets and inventory plans.

Ordering

To move from evaluation to quotation, send the required construction, AWG, core count, shielding, core color code, OD limit, and packaging length through the inquiry form on this page. If the target equipment has a specific voltage rating, temperature condition, or routing requirement, include that in the same message so the cable can be checked against the available UL2464 data.