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RG59 Cables

Summary: RG59 Cables

RG59 CCTV Cable for Commercial and Industrial Security

Windy City Wire manufactures low-voltage SmartWire® RG59 CCTV Cable engineered for reliable video transmission in commercial and industrial environments. If you are deploying cameras across offices, warehouses, campuses, healthcare, or retail facilities, our RG59 coaxial options help you standardize installs, maintain signal integrity, and control labor costs on every project.

SmartWire is our U.S.-manufactured low-voltage cable line. Every SmartWire RG59 option is built with a 20 AWG solid bare copper center conductor and a 95% bare copper braid on the coax to help mitigate interference and maintain clean video. For projects that combine video and power, Siamese constructions pair the RG59 coax with an 18 AWG two-conductor power cable so you can pull one composite line to each camera location.

To match your job requirements, we offer plenum and PVC constructions for indoor runs as well as direct-burial designs for outdoor pathways. Standard length is 1000 ft, with select items also available in 500 ft. SmartWire Glide lubrication comes standard on the jacket to reduce pulling friction by up to 70%, helping crews move faster with fewer re-pulls.

Why security integrators choose SmartWire RG59 coax cables

  • Signal consistency: 20 AWG solid bare copper center conductor and 95% bare copper braid on the coax help preserve video quality over typical CCTV distances.
  • Installation efficiency: Siamese RG59 + 18/2 options combine video and power in a single pull to each camera location.
  • Built for the environment: Choose plenum for air-handling spaces, PVC for general purpose interiors, and direct burial for underground pathways.
  • Low-voltage by design: Purpose-built for CCTV and related low-voltage systems.
  • Standardization: Jacket color and striping customization available to simplify identification across large sites and multi-phase projects.
  • Smoother pulls: SmartWire Glide lubrication is applied to the jacket to lower friction during installation.

At-a-glance product details

  • Category: RG59 (rg59) CCTV Cable
  • Construction: Coaxial with 95% bare copper braid (coax); Siamese options include 18 AWG 2-conductor power (unshielded)
  • Conductor: 20 AWG solid bare copper (coax); power pair available in 18 AWG (black/white)
  • Jackets: Plenum, PVC, and direct burial options to match application needs
  • Lengths: 1000 ft standard; select products also offered in 500 ft

Available constructions

  • 20 AWG 1 Conductor Solid Bare Copper Plenum Low-Voltage: Type RG59/U plenum coaxial with 95% bare copper braid. Suitable for camera video runs in air-handling spaces.
  • 20 AWG 1 Conductor Solid Bare Copper PVC Low-Voltage: Type RG59/U PVC coaxial with 95% bare copper braid. A dependable general-purpose choice for indoor CCTV video.
  • 20/18 AWG Coax + 2 Conductors Mixed (Coax: Solid; Pair: Stranded) PVC Low-Voltage: Siamese Type RG59/U with 18-2 unshielded stranded power pair. Pull video and power together to reduce install time in standard interior pathways.
  • 20/18 AWG Coax + 2 Conductors Mixed (Coax: Solid; Pair: —) Plenum Low-Voltage: Siamese Type RG59/U plenum with 18-2 unshielded power pair. Designed for air-handling spaces where combined video/power is required.
  • 20/18 AWG Coax + 2 Conductors Mixed (Coax: Solid; Pair: Stranded) Direct Burial Low-Voltage: Siamese Type RG59/U with 18-2 unshielded power pair, rated for underground pathways. Ideal for exterior cameras and site perimeters.

Where RG59 CCTV Cable fits best

  • New construction and retrofits across multi-tenant offices, manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare
  • Campus environments with a mix of indoor plenum, riser, and outdoor runs
  • Standard analog CCTV and many HD-over-coax applications when matched to system specs

How Windy City Wire adds value to your next project

As a single-source manufacturer of low-voltage SmartWire cable, Windy City Wire helps integrators and contractors reduce variables on the job. Our RG59 coaxial and Siamese builds are consistent lot-to-lot, available in the constructions you specify, and supported by customization options that help you label and organize large deployments. With SmartWire Glide lubrication included at no additional cost, your crews spend less time wrestling pulls and more time closing out work. Count on our products and solutions to streamline estimating, purchasing, and installation across your CCTV portfolio.

Customization and ordering

  • Standard jacket color options, with custom jacket and stripe combinations available to support site standards and camera zoning.
  • Select constructions available in both 1000 ft and 500 ft lengths to match project scope and staging.

Need help selecting the right RG59 CCTV Cable for your application? Our team can help you match the construction to your environment, pathway, and camera requirements.

Solutions: RG59 Cables

RG59 CCTV Cable for Commercial and Industrial Security

Windy City Wire supplies RG59 (rg59) CCTV Cable engineered for reliable video transmission in large, security-critical facilities. Built around a 20 AWG solid bare copper center conductor with a 95% bare copper braid, our coaxial constructions help maintain clean signals over distance and through electrically noisy environments. Options include stand-alone RG59/U as well as Siamese combinations that pair RG59/U with 18 AWG power conductors to streamline camera installs. Select models are available in 500 ft and 1000 ft lengths to match project scopes and pull strategies.


Where RG59 Fits in Today’s CCTV Systems

  • Traditional analog CCTV: Dependable baseband video delivery from fixed or specialty cameras to headend equipment.
  • HD-over-coax platforms: Supports AHD, HD‑TVI, and HD‑CVI camera technologies for higher-resolution video on existing coax cables.
  • Hybrid and migration paths: Efficiently tie legacy coaxial infrastructure into modern VMS/NVR environments through DVRs, encoders, or coax-to-IP bridges where required.
  • Distributed enterprise security: Ideal for multi-building campuses, large floorplates, and long runs from camera locations to intermediate equipment rooms.

Cable Constructions and When to Choose Each

  • RG59/U Plenum (CMP) – Use in air-handling spaces and other areas where plenum ratings are required by code. The 20 AWG solid bare copper center conductor and 95% bare copper braid provide strong signal performance for above-ceiling camera drops in offices, hospitals, schools, and public buildings.
  • RG59/U PVC (CM/CMR) – General-purpose coaxial for non-plenum indoor routes, equipment rooms, and short conduit runs. A practical choice for warehouses, manufacturing lines, and retail back-of-house areas where plenum is not mandated.
  • Siamese RG59/U + 18/2 Plenum – Combines plenum-rated RG59/U video with a plenum-rated 18 AWG two-conductor power pair. Designed for a single pull to the camera in air-handling spaces, reducing labor and simplifying pathway management.
  • Siamese RG59/U + 18/2 PVC – Pairs RG59/U with an 18 AWG power pair for general indoor use. The stranded 18 AWG conductors aid flexibility at the device end and the black/white color code eases quick identification during terminations.
  • Siamese RG59/U + 18/2 Direct Burial – Built for underground routes to poles, pedestals, parking lots, and perimeter cameras where local codes permit direct burial. Enables single-path video and power to remote outdoor locations.

Integrations and System Compatibility

  • Interfaces cleanly with BNC-equipped cameras, baluns, DVRs, encoders, and cross-connect hardware used in commercial security racks.
  • Supports integration with enterprise VMS platforms via headend equipment (DVRs or encoders), enabling event-driven recording, analytics, and centralized monitoring.
  • Pairs well with access control and intrusion systems for video verification, incident auditing, and situational awareness without re-cabling to Ethernet when coaxial runs already exist.
  • 18/2 power conductors on Siamese variants simplify delivery of 12 VDC or 24 VAC power to fixed and many specialty cameras; check device specs for voltage and current requirements.

Industries and Environments We Support

  • Manufacturing and industrial plants: Process monitoring, production lines, and safety compliance in high-EMI areas.
  • Warehousing and logistics: Long-run camera backbones for aisles, docks, and yards.
  • Corporate and multi-tenant offices: Above-ceiling plenum routes for lobbies, corridors, and parking structures.
  • Healthcare: Plenum-rated pathways in hospitals and clinics with stringent life-safety requirements.
  • Education: Campus-wide coverage across academic buildings, stadiums, and residence halls.
  • Retail and hospitality: Sales floor, POS, backroom, and public space monitoring with centralized recording.
  • Transportation and municipalities: Transit hubs, public works, and right-of-way deployments including outdoor poles and lots.
  • Utilities, energy, and critical infrastructure: Perimeter and substation coverage with long coaxial runs to secure equipment rooms.
  • Stadiums, arenas, and entertainment venues: High-density camera layouts feeding local or regional command centers.
  • Data centers: Corridor, cage, and MMR monitoring tied to facility security systems.

Installer and Engineering Advantages

  • Signal integrity: 20 AWG solid bare copper center conductor and a 95% bare copper braid provide low attenuation and robust shielding for clean video.
  • Labor savings with Siamese: Video plus power in a single pull reduces time on lifts and ladders and simplifies pathway coordination with other trades.
  • Code-ready options: Plenum and direct burial constructions help meet diverse code and environment requirements on the same project.
  • Consistent termination: RG59/U geometry supports reliable compression or crimp BNC terminations; the 18 AWG power pair uses a black/white color code for rapid, error-resistant wiring.
  • Project fit: Select models available in 500 ft and 1000 ft lengths to align with floor-by-floor staging, phased rollouts, or service truck stock.

Design and Deployment Tips

  • Match the cable type to the space: plenum for air-handling spaces, PVC for general purpose, and direct burial where permitted outdoors.
  • Plan for voltage drop on 18 AWG power pairs based on camera load and run length; validate 12 VDC vs. 24 VAC requirements.
  • Use quality BNC connectors sized for RG59 and follow best practices for strain relief and bend radius.
  • Consider EMI sources (motors, drives, welders) and route coaxial paths to minimize interference; the high copper braid coverage helps, but separation from high-voltage runs is still recommended.
  • For migrations, reuse existing coax cables where feasible and bridge to IP at the headend with encoders to reduce downtime and cost.

How to Choose

  1. Identify system type: analog or HD-over-coax, and the headend equipment (DVR/encoder).
  2. Confirm environment: plenum vs. general purpose vs. direct burial.
  3. Decide on power strategy: Siamese RG59/U + 18/2 for single-pull video and power, or separate power if site conditions demand it.
  4. Align length and stocking: 500 ft or 1000 ft options based on project scale and pull lengths.

For specifications, submittals, or help selecting the right coax cables for your site conditions and compliance requirements, contact your Windy City Wire representative. We’ll help you standardize on the best RG59/U construction for your cameras, pathways, and headend architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions: RG59 Cables

  • What AWG conductors are available with these SmartWire RG59 cables?
    The RG59 coax uses a 20 AWG solid bare copper center conductor. Siamese versions include an integrated 18 AWG 2‑conductor power leg.
  • What other colors are these SmartWire RG59 cables available in?
    Siamese options feature an 18 AWG power pair with a Black/White color code. Custom SmartWire jacket and stripe color combinations can also be requested to match your standards.
  • Are these SmartWire RG59 cables made with solid or stranded copper conductors?
    The RG59 coax center conductor is solid bare copper. In siamese constructions, the separate 18 AWG power pair is typically stranded and unshielded.
  • What lengths are these SmartWire RG59 cables sold in?
    Windy City Wire manufactures and stocks SmartWire CCTV wire in 1,000 ft as the standard length. Select items are also available in 500 ft lengths.
  • How is your SmartWire low-voltage CCTV cables sold on spools or in boxes?
    Our SmartWire CCTV wire is packaged in our patented RackPack carton for efficient pulling and handling. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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