Unscreened Alarm Cable

Unscreened Alarm Cable

Unscreened alarm cable transmits low-voltage alarm signals for security systems. Without a shielding layer, it offers cost-effective, flexible wiring for installations free from strong electromagnetic interference. Custom conductor configurations and colours are available.
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Jiaxing Doublewin Cable Co., Ltd. is one of the most reliable manufacturers and suppliers of unscreened alarm cable in China. If you're going to wholesale bulk unscreened alarm cable made in China, welcome to get pricelist and free sample from our factory. All customized cables are with high quality and competitive price.

 

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Unscreened Alarm Cable - 2 to 24 Core Unshielded Cable for Residential & Commercial Security

Unscreened alarm cable is a multi-conductor stranded copper alarm cable without a metallic screen, making it lighter, more flexible and more cost-effective than screened equivalents. It is the standard choice for residential alarm systems, small commercial security installations and any environment free from significant electromagnetic interference. Available in 2 to 24 cores with PVC or LSZH jacket and CPR EN 50575 fire performance. Jiaxing Doublewin Cable Co., Ltd manufactures this cable in-house in Haiyan, Zhejiang, China and supplies it in bulk worldwide.

• No Screen No Drain Wire

• 2 to 24 Cores or custom

• CPR EN 50575

• More Flexible

 

                                                                           Why Choose Unscreened Alarm Cable

In environments without strong electromagnetic noise, an unshielded alarm cable does the job perfectly - and costs less, weighs less and is easier to terminate than a screened cable. For the majority of domestic and small commercial security installations, unscreened security alarm cable is the sensible, code-compliant and budget-friendly choice.

Lower Cost

No foil or braid material - typically 10–20% cheaper than screened equivalents.

Lighter & More Flexible

Easier to pull through conduit and trunking, simpler to terminate.

No Grounding Required

No drain wire to terminate - fewer steps, faster installation.

2 to 24 Cores

From single sensor loops to multi-zone building risers.

     

         

Unscreened Alarm Cable Technical Specifications

  Technical data for security alarm cable, including conductor, insulation, sheath, voltage rating and application specifications.

Product Name Unscreened Alarm Cable (Unshielded Multi-Core Alarm Cable)
Core Counts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24 cores (more cores custom on request)
Conductor Sizes 22 AWG, 20 AWG, 18 AWG, 16 AWG
Conductor Material Stranded bare copper (standard); CCA on request
Conductor Construction 22AWG: 7/0.20mm · 20AWG: 10/0.20mm · 18AWG: 16/0.20mm · 16AWG: 26/0.20mm
Conductor Colour BS EN colour code (brown, blue, green-yellow, grey, black, white, red, orange) or custom
Shielding None (unscreened / unshielded)
Insulation Material PVC or LSZH
Outer Jacket Material PVC or LSZH, flame retardant
Jacket Colour Grey (standard); white, black or custom colour on request
Rated Voltage 300/300 V (PVC) / 300/500 V on request
Temperature Range -15°C to +70°C (PVC) / -15°C to +90°C (LSZH on request)
Fire Performance CPR EN 50575 (Eca / Dca / Cca class available); IEC 60332-1
Compliance CE, RoHS, CPR EN 50575
Standard Packing 100 m / 305 m (1000 ft) / 500 m per reel or carton box

                                                     

Available Sizes & Conductor Construction

 

Our security alarm cable is supplied in a range of core counts and conductor sizes. Each conductor uses multi-stranded copper wire for flexibility:

Conductor Size (AWG)    Core Count Conductor Construction                     (per core) Strand Diameter Nominal Area Typical Use
   22AWG    2- 24C 7 / 0.20 mm stranded          0.2mm     0.22 mm² Short runs, low-current sensors, keypads
   20AWG    2- 24C 10 / 0.20 mm stranded           0.2mm     0.22 mm² Standard alarm runs, access control readers
   18AWG    2- 24C 16 / 0.20 mm stranded            0.2mm     0.22 mm² Longer runs, sirens, higher-current devices
   16AWG    2-24C 26 / 0.20 mm stranded            0.2mm     0.22 mm² Power runs, fire alarm sounders, heavy loads

Conductor material: Stranded bare copper (standard) or copper-clad aluminium (CCA) on request. Stranding: multi-stranded (Class 5 flexible). Custom sizes available on request.

 
Unscreened Alarm Cable Applications

Unscreened alarm cable is widely used for indoor alarm and access control wiring. It delivers stable signal performance in normal environments free from strong electrical noise, with flexible custom options for core count and sheath material.

Unshielded alarm cable

Residential Burglar Alarms

PIRs, door contacts, keypads and sirens in homes and apartments.

Unshielded security cable

Small Commercial Security

Offices, shops and restaurants with standard alarm panels.

Unshielded multi core alarm cable

Access Control (Low-EMI)

Readers, electric locks and REX buttons in quiet environments.

Multi core security cable unshielded

Multi-Zone Systems

Multi-zone alarm panels and addressable loops in buildings without heavy machinery.

                                                              OEM / ODM Customisation

As an OEM unscreened alarm cable manufacturer, we build to your specification - core count, AWG, conductor colours, jacket material, print and packaging. Ideal for security brands and distributors needing private-label or project-specific bulk unscreened alarm cable.

 

• Core count (2–24 or custom)
• AWG size (16/18/20/22) and stranding
• Conductor material: copper or CCA
• Conductor colour codes (BS EN or custom)
• Jacket material: PVC or LSZH; jacket colour
• Brand marking & sequential metre marking
• Reel / box packaging (305 m / 1000 ft standard or custom)
• MOQ: 10,000m

 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is unscreened alarm cable?

A: Unscreened alarm cable is a multi-conductor stranded copper alarm cable without a metallic screen. It is lighter, more flexible and cheaper than screened cable, and is the standard choice for residential alarm systems and small commercial installations in low-EMI environments.

Q: What is the difference between screened and unscreened alarm cable?

A: Screened cable has a foil or braid shield around the cores to protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI). Unscreened cable has no shield, so it costs less, weighs less and is easier to terminate, but should be routed away from sources of interference. Unscreened is suitable for most residential and quiet commercial installations.

Q: Can unscreened alarm cable be used in commercial buildings?

A: Yes, provided the cable is routed away from mains wiring, motors and other interference sources. Keep a minimum 50 mm separation from power cables and cross at 90° if necessary. For runs near heavy machinery, VSDs or medical equipment, use screened cable instead.

Q: Is unscreened alarm cable cheaper than screened?

A: Yes. Unscreened cable typically costs 10–20% less than the equivalent screened version because it has no foil or braid material and no drain wire. It is also lighter, which can reduce shipping costs.

Q: Does unscreened cable need to be grounded?

A: No. Unscreened alarm cable has no shield or drain wire, so there is no screen to ground. Simply terminate the coloured cores to the appropriate terminals on the control panel and devices.

 

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