Semi-Finished LAN Cable
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Semi-Finished FTP CAT6 LAN Cable
Foil Shielded CAT6 Core With Drain Wire for OEM Jacketing
Product Overview
What This Product Is
FTP CAT6 is four tightly twisted 23 AWG pairs under one aluminium-polyester foil, with a tinned copper drain wire and no outer sheath. It holds CAT6 performance to 250 MHz while giving the noise immunity that plain UTP cannot, and the round geometry is deliberately kept stable so the jacket extrudes evenly at high line speed. Typical finished products are CPR-classified LAN cable for European infrastructure work.
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Key Benefits
What It Gives Your Production Line
Foil Shield Without Braid Cost
One overall F/UTP foil handles noise from power lines, lighting and industrial electronics at a lower cost than braided construction.
Full CAT6 Margin Retained
NEXT of 55 dB or better and attenuation of 20.9 dB/100m, consistent to 250 MHz.
Round Geometry for Stable Extrusion
Consistent pair lay length and tension improve electrical matching and jacket adhesion.
Straight Into CPR Production
LSZH jacketing on this core produces cable for Dca, Cca or B2ca classification under your own certificate.
Application Scenarios
Where It Is Used
- FTP CAT6 LAN cable for structured cabling systems
- Office buildings, schools, hospitals and industrial parks
- CPR-certified cable for EU infrastructure projects
- Telecom racks, backbone cabling and EMI-prone zones
Who It Is For
Who Buys It
- Cable makers serving European structured cabling markets
- OEMs supplying IP surveillance and PoE installers
- Plants that jacket and classify cable under their own brand
Problems It Solves
The Reasons Buyers Move To This Product
PoE Loads Raise the Stakes
PoE and PoE+ put current through data pairs. A shielded CAT6 core keeps performance predictable under load.
Foil Taping Is a Separate Process
Adding a taping head and its controls is an investment. The core arrives already taped at 100 percent coverage.
European Tenders Demand Classification
The core is built so LSZH jacketing gives you a classifiable finished cable without redesign.
Technical Features
Construction And Materials
- Conductor: solid bare copper, 23 AWG (0.57 mm), IEC 60228 Class 1
- Insulation: HDPE colour-coded per TIA/EIA-568-B
- 4 tightly twisted pairs
- Overall Al/PET foil at 100 percent coverage
- Tinned copper drain wire for grounding
- Optional PE central spline
- No outer jacket — designed for OEM extrusion
Certifications And Compliance
No product certification is claimed for this item beyond the standards named in the specification table. Where a specific certificate is required for your market, ask before ordering and we will confirm what can be provided.
Specifications
Published Figures
| Characteristic Impedance | 100 ± 15 Ω |
|---|---|
| NEXT | ≥ 55 dB @ 100 MHz |
| PSNEXT | ≥ 52 dB |
| Return Loss | ≥ 20 dB |
| Attenuation | ≤ 20.9 dB/100m |
| DC Conductor Resistance | ≤ 9.38 Ω/100m |
| Delay Skew | ≤ 44 ns/100m |
| Propagation Delay | ≤ 535 ns/100m |
| Core Outer Diameter | Approx. 5.8 – 6.3 mm without jacket |
| Standard Lengths | 1,000 m / 2,000 m wooden drums |
| Packaging | PE-wrapped wooden reels or palletised |
| Marking | None — for OEM post-processing printing |
| MOQ | Typically 3,000 – 5,000 metres per specification |
| Bandwidth | Consistent performance up to 250 MHz |
Figures are the published specification for this product. Values outside this table are confirmed in writing before order rather than estimated.
Manufacturing And Quality Control
How It Is Produced And Checked
Conductors are insulated in HDPE and colour-coded, twisted into pairs with lay length controlled pair by pair, then shielded with foil and where specified a braid. Electrical performance is verified against the published limits before the core is reeled. The jacket is not applied.
Conductor And Insulation
Solid bare copper to IEC 60228 Class 1 insulated in colour-coded HDPE.
Lay Length Control
Pair twist pitch controlled per pair, which is what decides NEXT and PSNEXT margin.
Shield Application
Foil coverage and drain wire contact checked where the construction is shielded.
Electrical Testing
NEXT, PSNEXT, return loss, attenuation and delay skew checked against the published limits.
Drum Packing
PE film-wrapped wooden drums, cores left unprinted for your own marking.
Customisation Options
What Can Be Changed
- Foil type: single or double-sided Al/PET, 25 to 50 μm
- Drain wire: tinned copper, for example 0.4 mm² or 0.5 mm²
- With or without PE central filler
Use Guide
Working With It On Your Line
- Keep the foil overlap facing the same way through the line so shielding stays continuous.
- Check drain wire continuity on each drum before jacketing rather than after.
- Set jacket temperature so the foil is not scorched at the taping seam.
- Supply grounding instructions with the finished cable so installers bond the drain wire correctly.
Comparison
How It Compares Within The Range
Semi-Finished FTP CAT6 LAN Cable sits inside the Semi-Finished LAN Cable range. The products below are the closest alternatives or the parts most often ordered alongside it — compare the published specification tables rather than the descriptions when the choice is close.
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FAQ
Semi-Finished FTP CAT6 LAN Cable FAQ
What shielding does this core use?
An overall aluminium-polyester foil around all four pairs at 100 percent coverage, plus a tinned copper drain wire.
What foil thickness options exist?
Single or double-sided Al/PET from 25 to 50 μm.
Which drain wire sizes are available?
Tinned copper, commonly 0.4 mm² or 0.5 mm², and other gauges on request.
What is the core diameter before jacketing?
Approximately 5.8 to 6.3 mm.
Can it be used for PoE and IP surveillance?
Yes. The construction fully supports 1G Ethernet, PoE and PoE+, VoIP and CCTV or IP surveillance applications.
Request A Quotation For Semi-Finished FTP CAT6 LAN Cable
Send the construction, grade and quantity you need. We confirm the specification in writing before quoting.