Description
Product Overview
The Belden 1311A Speaker Cable is engineered for flexibility and durability, suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. It features two 12 AWG oxygen-free copper conductors with polyethylene insulation and a high-quality PVC jacket. This cable is designed for direct burial (DIR BUR) installations, making it a reliable choice for home theater systems, outdoor speaker setups, and in-wall installations. Data Sheet
Belden 1311A Specifications
Construction Details
- Conductor:
- Number of Elements: 2
- Size: 12 AWG (168 x 34)
- Stranding: 168 x 34
- Material: Oxygen-Free Bare Copper (High Conductivity)
- Insulation:
- Material: Polyethylene (PE)
- Nominal Thickness: 0.018 in (0.46 mm)
- Nominal Insulation Diameter: 0.14 in (3.6 mm)
- Color Code: Black, Red
- Outer Jacket:
- Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Nominal Thickness: 0.036 in (0.91 mm)
- Nominal Diameter: 0.352 in (8.94 mm)
- Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): 0.352 in (8.94 mm)
Belden 1311A Electrical Characteristics
- Nominal Conductor DCR: 1.6 Ohm/1000ft
- Nominal Capacitance (Cond-to-Cond): 22.3 pF/ft (73.2 pF/m)
- Nominal Velocity of Propagation: 66%
- Maximum Current: 30 Amps per conductor @ 30°C
- Voltage Rating: 300 V (CM, CL3)
Mechanical Characteristics
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +75°C
- Bend Radius (Stationary Minimum): 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Bend Radius (Installation Minimum): 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Max. Pull Tension: 169 lbs (76.7 kg)
- Bulk Cable Weight: 67 lbs/1000ft
Standards and Compliance
- Environmental Suitability: Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor/Outdoor, Burial
- Flammability / Fire Resistance: UL 1685 UL loading, IEC 60332-1-2
- CPR Compliance: Euroclass Eca
- NEC / UL Compliance: Article 725, Article 800, CL3, CM
- European Directive Compliance: RoHS 2, WEEE
- UK Regulation Compliance: UKCA Mark
- APAC Compliance: China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)
Product Notes
- Jacket Print: ROOM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ZONE A B C D printed on the cable jacket.
Key Features
- High Conductivity Copper: 12 AWG oxygen-free bare copper for improved signal transfer and performance.
- Durable Insulation: Polyethylene (PE) insulation provides excellent protection against environmental factors and ensures signal integrity.
- Flexible and Strong Jacket: PVC jacket ensures durability and is flexible for easy installation.
- Outdoor and Indoor Use: Suitable for both direct burial and in-wall applications.
- Certified Compliance: UL-listed, compliant with NEC and CPR standards, ensuring safety and reliability.
- Voltage and Current Rating: Safe for use with voltages up to 300 V and supports 30 Amps per conductor.
Belden 1311A Part Numbers
- 1311A 010500: Black, Reel, 500 ft
- 1311A 0101000: Black, Reel, 1,000 ft
- 1311A 008500: Gray, Reel, 500 ft
- 1311A 0081000: Gray, Reel, 1,000 ft






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