Belden 5001UE 12 AWG 3 Conductor Unshielded Sound & Security Cable | CMR Riser Rated

Belden 5001UE is a commercial-grade, multi-conductor unshielded security and audio cable engineered for high-power low-voltage installations in commercial, institutional, and residential structures. Featuring 3 independent, thick 12 AWG conductors, this cable is UL-rated as CL3R / CMR (Communications Riser), making it safe and code-compliant for vertical pathways between floors, inside riser shafts, or within walls. It offers a low-resistance pathway for high-current applications, ensuring minimal power drop over long distances.

Key Features of Belden 5001UE

• High-Capacity 12 AWG Wire Gauge: Built with thick 12 AWG conductors to support long commercial runs and heavier current demands, significantly lowering voltage drop compared to thinner 18 AWG or 22 AWG cables.

• CMR / CL3R Riser Safety Rating: Certified with a UL 1666 Riser rating. The flame-retardant outer jacket is engineered to prevent the spread of fire vertically from floor to floor, satisfying strict commercial building code requirements.

• Highly Conductive Stranded Copper: Manufactured with premium stranded bare copper conductors in a 19x25 stranding layout. This configuration ensures excellent electrical conductivity while remaining remarkably flexible for its thickness.

• Premium Polypropylene Insulation: Conductors are wrapped in a high-dielectric polypropylene (PP) insulation. This material ensures stable electrical performance and prevents physical conductor-to-conductor shorts within the outer jacket.

• Rip Cord Integration: Includes a built-in nylon rip cord beneath the jacket, allowing installers to easily score and strip back long sections of the outer sheath without risking damage to the inner conductor insulation.

Common Applications

• High-Power Sound & Commercial Audio: Wiring high-wattage, low-impedance (4-ohm/8-ohm) or long-distance constant-voltage (70V/100V) speaker lines in auditoriums, stadiums, and performance venues.

• Access Control & Critical Security: Powering motorized gates, heavy-duty magnetic door locks, electronic latches, and multi-device security nodes that require stable low-voltage power supply loops.

• Addressable Fire & Emergency Systems: Connecting power-limited fire alarm components, notification appliances, and signaling networks requiring heavy-gauge multi-conductor infrastructure.

• Building Control & Signaling: Routing high-current low-voltage digital signals, power-limited relay controls, ventilation damper actuators, and climate control automation networks.

Conductor Identification: Belden Standard Multi-Conductor Color Code

• 1: Black

• 2: White

• 3: Red

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: Belden 5001UE

• Conductor Size: 12 AWG

• Number of Conductors: 3

• Conductor Type: Stranded Bare Copper (19x25 layout)

• Insulation Material: PP (Polypropylene)

• Shielding: None (Unshielded)

• Jacket Material: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) with Rip Cord - Gray

• Voltage Rating: 300V RMS

• Temperature Rating: 0 degrees C to +75 degrees C (Operating)

• Flame Test Ratings: UL1666 Riser, FT4

• Compliance Standards: NEC Article 725 Type CL3R / Article 800 Type CMR, California State Fire Marshal Approved, RoHS Compliant

Technical Note: Because Belden 5001UE is an unshielded cable, it is optimized for high-power distribution and speaker pathways but lacks protection against severe high-frequency electromagnetic interference (EMI). To avoid signal degradation or inductive noise coupling, do not route this low-voltage cable parallel to high-voltage AC power lines (120V/240V or higher) within the same wall cavity or conduit unless separated by an approved physical barrier or a minimum distance of 50 mm (2 inches). If your project layout requires installation through drop ceilings utilized for environmental air exchange, the plenum-rated equivalent (Belden 6001UE) must be used instead.

CABLE TYPE: 12 AWG / 3-Conductor Stranded Unshielded Riser Cable

DISCLAIMER: The technical information provided is for general reference only. Low-voltage electrical, audio, and fire safety installations must strictly adhere to the National Electrical Code (NEC), local building structures, and relevant NFPA fire safety standards. Always cross-reference the official Belden manufacturer data sheet prior to finalizing physical system designs.

General Shipping Information

In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.

You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.

Expedited Shipping

Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).

Returns

You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.

Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.

Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.