Belden 8471 is a CMG rated, High-Conductivity Audio/Communication and Multi-Pair Speaker Cable. It's 2 Conductor, 16AWG, Stranded (19x29) Tinned Copper with PVC Insulation in a PVC Outer Jacket. A Multi-Pair Cable is an electronic cable that consists of multiple groups of twisted-pair circuits. This construction allows many wires to be bundled into one package, reducing electromagnetic interference and crosstalk, as well as providing easier installation. This cable is packaged in Belden's unique UnReel Box.
Reimagining Unreel Packaging for Enhanced Sustainability
Unreel packaging has been in use by Belden for more than 40 years and has served the industry well in terms of portability and ease of use. Unreel consists of a coil of wire or cable that is wound using patented Reelex technology. The cable is then placed into a cardboard box and smoothly dispensed from the center of the coil via a tube for easy access. Until now, that tube (called a "payout tube") was made of plastic. Today, through the work of Belden packaging engineers, a new tube design, made with recycled paper pulp, is being implemented to replace the plastic component. This allows the entire package to be placed in the paper recycling stream!
The shift towards a fully paper-based, recyclable generation of Unreel packaging is important, as there is a great deal of evidence pointing to plastic's harm on the environment. Everything from single-use plastic water bottles and grocery bags to food containers and packaging is finding its way to our oceans and piling up in landfills. Excessive use of plastic simply isn't sustainable for the planet. Therefore, it's important that we all do our part to reduce our use of plastic. Eliminating the plastic components in Unreel packaging is just one way that Belden can be part of the solution.
Applications
Residential AV Systems
Security and Commercial Audio Systems
Speakers and Amps
Low voltage analog signals (4-20ma, 0-10v, ...)
Low voltage digital control (24v, …)
Line level audio
Computer communication
Panel wiring