Is your factory network always going down? Do signals get lost in the noise?
You run a tight ship. You have machines moving, robots welding, and conveyors running 24/7. But there is one thing that keeps waking you up at night: downtime. You replace a cable, and a week later, the control system fails again. Why? Because standard wires cannot handle the chaos of a modern factory.You have heavy motors creating electromagnetic interference (EMI). You have oil, heat, and freezing cold. You have tight spaces where cables get crushed or bent too many times. A normal “off the shelf” cable cracks, corrodes, or lets noise ruin your data signals. This costs you money in lost production and maintenance hours. You need a cable that fights back. You need a cable built for war—specifically, the war against noise, corrosion, and physical stress. That is where the Belden 12113 comes in. It is not just a wire. It is a shield for your critical signals.
What exactly is the Belden 12113 Cable?
This is a Tray Cable (TC). This means it is tough. It is designed to live in the open air, in cable trays, ducts, or conduit. You do not need to run it inside a heavy metal pipe. This saves you time and money on installation.The Belden 12113 is a multi-conductor cable. It usually comes with 4 pairs (8 wires) of 18 AWG conductors. This makes it perfect for Industrial Ethernet (like EtherNet/IP or PROFINET) and general control circuits. It handles data speeds up to 350 MHz (Category 5e+). It is rated for 600 Volts.But the real star is the shielding. This cable uses a “Double Shield” design. It has an aluminum/polyester foil (Beldfoil®) around each pair. Then, it has a braided aluminum shield over the whole cable. This double layer stops outside noise from getting in. It also stops your signals from leaking out. If you have long cable runs near heavy machinery, this shield is your best friend. It ensures your PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) talks to your sensors without errors.
Built to survive the harshest environments
Your factory is not an office. It is hot, dirty, and dangerous. The Belden 12113 is built for these extreme conditions.
Temperature Resistance
Most cables get stiff in the cold and melt in the heat. This cable has a special insulation jacket (FEP or PVC based on the specific spec). It works in temperatures from -65°C to +150°C. Whether it is a freezer warehouse or a steel mill foundry, the jacket stays flexible. It does not crack when you bend it in the winter.
Chemical and Oil Resistance
In petrochemical plants or mining sites, cables touch oil, grease, and acids. Standard PVC jackets swell up and fail. The Belden 12113 has a jacket that resists oil, sunlight (UV), and chemicals. You can even use it for direct burial in the ground without worrying about moisture killing the copper.
Mechanical Strength
This cable uses tinned copper conductors. Why tin? Because copper rusts (oxidizes) when it touches air. Tin prevents rust. This ensures a good electrical connection for years. The conductors are stranded, not solid. This means the wire is flexible. You can pull it around corners easily. It is also rated for “continuous flex” applications, like on a festoon system or a moving robot arm. It can handle millions of flex cycles without the internal wires breaking.
Technical Specifications: The Numbers You Need
When you buy industrial cable, you need exact numbers to make sure it fits your system. Here is the breakdown for the standard Belden 12113 spec:
- Part Number: 12113 (Variants like 12113 0105000 for 1000ft spools)
- Cable Type: UL Type TC (Tray Cable), CMP (Plenum Rated option available)
- Voltage Rating: 600 Volts RMS
- Conductor: 18 AWG (American Wire Gauge), Stranded Tinned Copper
- Pairs: 4 Pair (8 Conductors total)
- Shielding: Double Shield – Foil + Braid (100% Coverage)
- Insulation: FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) or Polyolefin
- Jacket: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) or LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen options)
- Impedance: 100 Ohms ± 15 Ohms (Perfect for Ethernet)
- Temperature Range: -20°C to +75°C (Operating), -65°C to +150°C (Storage/Extremes)
- Bend Radius: 6 x Overall Diameter (Flexible enough for tight spaces)
- Data Rate: 350 MHz (Cat 5e+ performance)
- Approvals: UL 1277, UL 1685 (Vertical Tray Flame Test), CSA FT4, RoHS Compliant
- Hazardous Locations: Suitable for Class I, II, III, Division 2 (Zone 2)
Where should you use this cable?
You can use this cable almost anywhere in a factory, but it shines in specific scenarios.
Process Industries (Oil & Gas, Chemical, Steel)
In a petrochemical refinery, you have explosive gases and high heat. The Belden 12113 is rated for hazardous locations (Division 2). The armor-like jacket protects against sparks and heat. The shield prevents the high-voltage power lines from messing with your sensitive sensor data.
Manufacturing and Automation
On an assembly line, you have servo motors and VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives). VFDs create massive electrical noise. If you use an unshielded cable, your robot arm might move randomly. The double shield on the 12113 blocks this noise. It keeps the signal clean. This means fewer errors and no crashed machines.
Building Automation and Security
For CCTV cameras, access control systems, and HVAC controls, you need a cable that is easy to pull through walls and ceilings. Since it is a Tray Cable, you can staple it or clip it in an open tray. The Plenum-rated version (CMP) is safe to use in air-handling spaces (above drop ceilings) because it does not release toxic smoke if there is a fire.
Outdoor and Direct Burial
If you have a pumping station or an outdoor lighting control system, you need a cable that fights water. The Belden 12113 is “wet rated.” You can bury it directly in the dirt (Direct Burial) or hang it on a messenger wire. The UV-resistant jacket means the sun won’t crack it after one summer.
Why choose Belden? The “Peace of Mind” Factor
You might find cheaper cables online. But cheap cables cost you more in the long run. When a cheap cable fails, you have to pay a technician to find the break, shut down the line, and replace it.Belden offers a 10-year warranty on many of these control cables. They test them in real-world conditions. They use high-purity copper. The “Bonded-Pair” technology (in some versions) keeps the twisted pairs together. This makes stripping the jacket much faster for your installers. It reduces labor costs.The Beldfoil® shield is a patented design. It is lighter than a braid alone but provides better high-frequency protection. It is the gold standard in the industry for instrumentation cables.
How to order and get the best price
You need a reliable partner for your supply chain. We are a factory-direct source for these specific Belden specs. We can cut the cable to your exact length or ship full spools (1000 ft / 305 meters). We can also help you with the connector options if you need to add RJ45 plugs or M12 industrial connectors.Do not let signal interference stop your production line. Use the cable that the top engineers in the Fortune 500 use.Ready to get a quote?Send us your requirements today. Tell us the length, the jacket color you need (Blue, Black, Orange, Grey), and the quantity. We will check our stock and give you the best price for the Belden 12113 Braided Aluminum Foil Double Shielded TC Cable.Click the “Request Quote” button now. Let’s keep your factory running smooth.