West Penn Wire 253188BGY0500 18AWG 8C Shielded Security Cable 500ft

Product Description

The WEST PENN WIRE 253188BGY0500 is an 18 AWG, 8-conductor stranded and shielded security cable supplied in a 500-foot gray jacket. Designed for low-voltage signal and control wiring, the stranded conductors allow for flexible routing through conduit, raceways, and enclosed spaces without the brittleness associated with solid wire. The foil shield provides interference rejection, making this cable appropriate for environments where electromagnetic or radio-frequency noise could degrade signal quality. Security integrators, alarm technicians, and low-voltage contractors install this cable in commercial and residential security system applications.

This cable is suited for use in access control panels, intrusion detection systems, fire alarm auxiliary circuits, and similar low-voltage security installations. The gray outer jacket blends with standard plenum and drop-ceiling environments. The 500-foot put-up length is sized for mid-scale jobs where pulling from a larger reel is impractical. The shielded construction satisfies the wiring requirements of most security panel manufacturers that specify shielded cable on supervised zones or communication runs.

Key Features

• 18 AWG stranded conductors for flexible routing through conduit and tight spaces
• 8-conductor configuration supports multi-zone or multi-function wiring in a single run
• Foil shield reduces electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference on signal runs
• Gray jacket for clean, professional appearance in finished spaces
• 500-foot reel length suitable for mid-scale security installations

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-format stranded shielded security cable for use with low-voltage access control, intrusion detection, and alarm panel wiring applications requiring 18 AWG 8-conductor shielded cable.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage or alarm contractor in accordance with NEC Article 725 and any applicable local codes governing security and signal wiring. Terminate the drain wire and foil shield at one end only to avoid ground loops that degrade shield effectiveness. De-energize the panel and associated circuits before making terminations. Avoid running this cable parallel to high-voltage power conductors to maintain signal integrity.