AV CATV Non-Plenum Cables

Summary: ProAV CATV Non-Plenum Cables

ProAV Coax Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Projects
Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire low‑voltage coax solutions designed for Pro AV distribution, RF transport, and CATV systems in demanding commercial and industrial environments. Our pro av cable offering focuses on consistent performance, durable construction, and streamlined installation so integrators, electrical contractors, and facility teams can deliver clean signals with fewer callbacks. Whether you are routing CATV headend feeds, deploying digital signage, or extending camera and control signals, our coax cables provide reliable connectivity for today’s AV infrastructure.

Why SmartWire Coax for Pro AV?

• Built for commercial runs: Non‑plenum constructions with rugged black jackets support conduit, tray, and exposed pathways where plenum ratings are not required.
• Shielding options to fit the environment: Choose Aluminum Braid Dual Shield for everyday runs or Quad Shield for higher RF immunity in dense equipment rooms and long risers.
• Signal dependability: Copper‑clad steel center conductors and precision shielding help maintain consistent RF and video performance for coax‑based distribution, including CATV and digital coax cable applications.
• Installation efficiency: SmartWire Glide lubrication is applied during manufacturing and can reduce pulling friction by up to 70%, helping crews move faster with fewer snags and re-pulls.
• Standard length: 1000 FT to support longer pulls and simplify planning on large jobs.
• Made in the United States: SmartWire is manufactured domestically and supported by our dedicated team for CATV project needs.
• Visual organization on the job: SmartWire jacket and stripe color options can be customized to match your standards and simplify cable identification across facilities and campuses.

Applications

• Commercial AV distribution, matrix and splitter feeds, and headend backbones
• CATV and satellite runs to IDFs, MTRs, hospitality suites, and classrooms
• Broadcast and production spaces requiring robust coax infrastructure
• Digital signage and venue AV where long, noise‑resistant runs are essential

Available Shielding Options
Aluminum Braid Dual Shield and Aluminum Braid Quad Shield are available to balance EMI/RFI protection with run length and installation environment requirements.

Available AWGs
14 AWG and 18 AWG center conductors are offered to match performance and distance needs across building backbones and device drops.

Construction Summaries

• 18 AWG 1 Conductor Copper‑Clad Steel Non‑Plenum Low Voltage: Aluminum Braid Dual Shield design for everyday commercial CATV and Pro AV runs where balanced performance and flexibility are required.
• 18 AWG 1 Conductor Copper‑Clad Steel Non‑Plenum Low Voltage: Aluminum Braid Quad Shield construction for higher RF rejection in dense equipment areas and long corridors carrying multiple coax cables.
• 14 AWG 1 Conductor Copper‑Clad Steel Non‑Plenum Low Voltage: Aluminum Braid Dual Shield option suited for longer backbones and main feeds that benefit from a larger center conductor.
• 14 AWG 1 Conductor Copper‑Clad Steel Non‑Plenum Low Voltage: Aluminum Braid Quad Shield for extended-distance distribution where maximum shielding helps maintain signal quality.

How Windy City Wire Adds Value to Your Project
Our focus is delivering low‑voltage products and solutions that help you finish on time and within budget. SmartWire coax is engineered for consistent performance, available in the constructions Pro AV and CATV projects rely on, and supported by a knowledgeable team that understands timelines, submittals, and site logistics. With SmartWire Glide lubrication to speed pulls, standard 1000 FT lengths to reduce changeovers, and the ability to align jacket and stripe colors to your standards, Windy City Wire helps crews work efficiently from rough‑in through closeout.

Ready to plan your next Pro AV build?
Contact Windy City Wire to discuss project requirements, shielding choices, and jacket/stripe color options for your SmartWire coax solution.

Solutions: ProAV CATV Non-Plenum Cables

AV CATV Non‑Plenum Cables for Professional AV and RF Distribution

Windy City Wire supplies AV CATV Non‑Plenum Cables designed for reliable RF and video transport across commercial and industrial environments. As a pro av cable solution, these coax cables support CATV headends, satellite IF distribution, and RF‑modulated video paths that feed displays and tuners throughout large facilities. With a durable black jacket and performance characteristics built for consistent impedance and shielding effectiveness, they help integrators deliver clean signals with fewer service calls.

Where these digital coax cable solutions fit

• CATV and MATV/SMATV networks: Connect headend equipment to floor taps, splitters, and television drops across campuses, hospitality venues, and multi‑dwelling or multi‑building sites.
• RF‑modulated digital signage: Distribute centrally created channels (QAM/ATSC) to many endpoints where a tuner is preferred over set‑top players, reducing endpoint hardware and management.
• Satellite IF distribution: Run from dishes and multiswitches to headend racks and room drops for broadcast and premium content delivery.
• Event and arena AV: Carry RF program feeds to suites, concourses, and operations rooms, integrating with existing CATV infrastructure.
• Corporate and education TV networks: Deliver training, campus announcements, and emergency broadcasts through existing RF paths without relying solely on IP endpoints.
• Production support and monitoring: Tie together modulators, encoders, combiners, and tuners for in‑house channels, confidence monitoring, and overflow rooms.

Industries and environments that benefit

• Hospitality and resorts
• Healthcare facilities and medical campuses
• Higher education and K‑12 districts
• Corporate offices, conference centers, and training facilities
• Stadiums, arenas, and entertainment venues
• Casinos and large retail environments
• Government buildings and public safety training centers
• Transportation hubs and convention centers
• Houses of worship with overflow and distributed video
• Manufacturing plants and distribution campuses

Integration highlights

• Reliable RF performance: Each cable uses a precision coaxial design with a copper‑clad steel center conductor to balance pull strength with signal performance at RF frequencies.
• Shielding options for your RF density: Choose aluminum braid dual shield for typical building runs or quad shield constructions when you need added protection against ingress/egress, dense cable trays, or areas with higher EMI.
• Non‑plenum for general spaces: Use in non‑air‑handling areas such as standard corridors, equipment rooms, and within conduit where a plenum rating is not required by code.
• Black jacket for clean installations: A uniform black jacket helps with identification across AV pathways and blends well in exposed raceways or equipment spaces.
• Common terminations: Compatible with typical F‑type and BNC compression connectors used across CATV, modulators, splitters/combiners, and RF‑enabled displays.

Selecting the right cable for the run

• Conductor size: Available in 14 AWG and 18 AWG to match your distance and loss targets. Use the larger conductor size for extended backbones and the smaller for shorter drops to wall plates and displays.
• Shielding level: Dual shield supports most standard building routes; quad shield is a prudent choice for long parallel runs with power, elevator/mechanical spaces nearby, or headend racks with dense RF equipment.
• Route and environment: Maintain bend radius, avoid crushing in ladder trays, and keep separation from high‑voltage lines. Where plenum spaces are encountered, specify a plenum‑rated alternative.

Typical system connections

1. Headend equipment (modulators, QAM/ATSC encoders) to RF combiners and distribution amplifiers
2. Vertical riser runs and horizontal home‑runs to IDFs and floor taps
3. Final drops to displays, tuners, and set‑top locations

Why integrators choose Windy City Wire for CATV and RF video

• Consistent signal integrity: Foil plus aluminum braid constructions help limit interference, keeping channels clean and stable across long routes.
• Built for the job site: Copper‑clad steel centers provide the mechanical strength installers value during pulls through conduit and pathways.
• Portfolio fit: Options in AWG and shielding let you standardize across backbones and drops while aligning cable choice with budget and performance requirements.

Use cases that demand dependable coax cables

• Hospitality channel line‑ups distributed to every guest room via CATV
• Campus‑wide digital signage channels modulated into QAM for classroom and lobby TVs
• Stadium control room feeds to suites and concessions
• Healthcare infotainment and patient education channels
• Corporate town‑hall broadcasts carried to break rooms and conference areas

Whether you are building a new headend or expanding an existing RF network, our AV CATV Non‑Plenum Cables provide a dependable foundation for CATV distribution and RF‑modulated video in commercial spaces. If you need guidance on conductor size, shielding level, or connector strategy for your application, our team can help you specify the right pro av cable for a successful installation.

Frequently Asked Questions: ProAV CATV Non-Plenum Cables

• What AWG conductors are available with this SmartWire AV CATV Non-Plenum Cables cable?

  Available in 14 AWG and 18 AWG.

• What other colors is this SmartWire AV CATV Non-Plenum Cables cable available in?

  Stock jacket color is Black. No other standard colors are listed for this item. Custom jacket and stripe colors can be made to order—contact Windy City Wire.

• Is this SmartWire AV CATV Non-Plenum Cables cable made with solid or stranded copper conductors?

  It uses a solid copper-covered steel (CCS) center conductor, not stranded copper.

• What length is this SmartWire AV CATV Non-Plenum Cables cable sold in?

  1,000 ft. At Windy City Wire, we manufacture and stock SmartWire cable in 1,000 ft lengths as our standard length.

• How is your SmartWire ProAV cable sold on spools or in boxes?

  It is packaged in our patented RackPack carton, designed to maximize labor savings and efficiency. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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