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RG59 Non-Plenum Cables

Summary: RG59 Non-Plenum Cables

RG59 Non‑Plenum CCTV Cabling for Professional Security Projects

Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire® RG59 Non‑Plenum product options designed for dependable CCTV video distribution in commercial and industrial environments. Built around a 20 AWG solid bare copper center conductor and a 95% bare copper braid, these coaxial constructions deliver stable signal performance and strong rejection of interference for camera-to-headend runs. If you are upgrading legacy cameras, deploying HD‑analog formats, or standardizing on a single CCTV Cable spec across multiple sites, our low‑voltage SmartWire options help simplify design, accelerate installation, and support long-term system reliability.

SmartWire is our US‑made brand of low‑voltage cable engineered for the needs of integrators and facility teams. Every construction in this category is non‑plenum PVC for general‑purpose indoor spaces and features SmartWire Glide lubrication applied to the jacket during manufacturing. This lubrication reduces friction during pulls by up to 70%, helping crews pull longer distances with fewer snags and less rework. The result is faster throughput on site and more consistent outcomes across large projects.

For teams that prefer a single pull for both video and power, our Siamese option pairs RG59 coaxial video with a stranded 18/2 power leg, keeping pathways organized and minimizing labor. For video‑only runs, the single‑coax construction provides a compact, durable choice that terminates cleanly with standard BNC compression connectors. Whether you refer to it as security camera wire, coax cables, or simply rg59, SmartWire gives you a dependable foundation for your surveillance infrastructure.

Why Security Professionals Choose SmartWire RG59 Non‑Plenum

  • Signal integrity you can specify: 20 AWG solid bare copper center conductor with a 95% bare copper braid for consistent CCTV performance.
  • Faster pulls: SmartWire Glide lubrication reduces jacket friction by up to 70% to streamline installation through conduit and long pathways.
  • Built for commercial jobs: Non‑plenum PVC jacket suited for general‑purpose indoor spaces common to enterprise, manufacturing, warehousing, and education.
  • Flexible system design: Choose a single‑coax for video‑only runs or Siamese RG59 with integrated 18/2 power when a combined pull makes more sense.
  • Standard B2B support: US manufacturing, consistent quality, and options for jacket and stripe color customization to align with your project standards.

Where These Cables Fit

  • Fixed and PTZ camera home runs from camera locations to DVR/NVR or headend
  • Retrofits where existing pathways favor coaxial video distribution
  • Sites requiring clear labeling and color consistency across large camera counts
  • Applications that benefit from a single combined video-and-power Siamese pull

Value for Your Next Project

Windy City Wire delivers products and solutions tailored to professional installers. SmartWire RG59 Non‑Plenum options help reduce installation time, support predictable performance, and make large deployments easier to manage. With dependable materials, thoughtful construction, and practical features that favor field productivity, you can standardize on a CCTV Cable spec that scales from a single site to enterprise rollouts—without adding complexity.

Available Constructions

  • 20 AWG 1 Conductor Solid Bare Copper PVC Low‑Voltage: Type RG 59/U Non‑Plenum coaxial for video transmission with a 95% bare copper braid for robust shielding. A reliable choice for camera home runs and terminations with standard BNC compression connectors.
  • 20 AWG Coax + 2 Conductors 18 AWG Stranded Bare Copper PVC Low‑Voltage: Siamese Type RG 59/U Non‑Plenum with an integrated 18/2 power leg to combine video and power in a single pull. Ideal for accelerating installation while maintaining clean, organized pathways.

Installation Notes

  • Compatible with common BNC compression and termination practices for RG59 coaxial.
  • Select jacket and stripe color options can be made to order to support site standards and faster field identification.
  • Use Siamese when centralized power distribution is planned; use single‑coax when power is locally supplied or PoC is not required.

Put SmartWire to Work

From single sites to multi‑facility deployments, SmartWire RG59 Non‑Plenum helps you deliver dependable video transport with fewer installation hurdles. If you are standardizing a spec for coax cables or evaluating security camera wire for your next build, contact Windy City Wire to discuss the right SmartWire construction for your CCTV environment.

Solutions: RG59 Non-Plenum Cables

RG59 Non‑Plenum CCTV Cable for Professional Surveillance

Windy City Wire supplies RG59 Non‑Plenum CCTV Cable engineered for reliable video transmission in commercial and industrial security systems. Built on a 75‑ohm coaxial design with a solid bare copper center conductor and a high-coverage bare copper braid, this category delivers consistent signal integrity for analog and HD‑over‑coax deployments. Available in standard RG59/U and Siamese RG59/U with integrated 18/2 power, these options help security contractors streamline installation while maintaining the performance required for mission‑critical environments.

Where RG59 Fits in the Surveillance Ecosystem

  • Analog and HD‑over‑coax cameras: Ideal for CVBS and many HD formats that operate over coax cables (e.g., TVI/CVI/AHD), supporting short‑to‑medium distance camera runs.
  • Hybrid and migration projects: Use RG59 runs to keep existing infrastructure in place while upgrading cameras or DVRs; encoders and HD‑over‑coax technologies enable stepwise modernization without a full rip‑and‑replace.
  • PTZ and specialty cameras: Siamese RG59 with 18/2 power supports fixed cameras and many PTZ models; for PTZs requiring RS‑485 or additional control conductors, add a dedicated control pair as specified by the device manufacturer.
  • Video transport and distribution: Compatible with 75‑ohm BNC terminations, matrix switchers, DVRs, and coaxial extenders, simplifying integration within traditional security head‑ends.

Key Construction Advantages

  • Signal performance: A 20 AWG solid bare copper center conductor helps maintain low attenuation and stable impedance for clean video, including higher‑resolution HD‑over‑coax signals.
  • Shielding: A 95% bare copper braid delivers robust EMI/RFI resistance for electrically noisy facilities such as factories, data centers, and distribution hubs.
  • Durable, flexible jacket: The non‑plenum PVC jacket is well‑suited for standard indoor spaces and conduit runs where plenum ratings are not required by code.
  • Siamese option for power + video: Combine RG59 video with an 18/2 power leg to reduce parallel pulls and speed installation of standard cameras.
  • Termination efficiency: Consistent outer diameter supports dependable terminations with common 75‑ohm BNC compression connectors and industry‑standard tools.

CCTV Systems and Integrations Supported

  • DVR‑based systems: Traditional multi‑channel DVRs for analog and HD‑over‑coax architectures.
  • Video management and recording: Hybrids that blend DVRs, encoders, or bridges for migration to network‑based VMS platforms.
  • Access control and intrusion tie‑ins: Video verification, alarm event recording, and camera‑assisted door monitoring.
  • Intercoms and entry stations: Coaxial video pathways for lobby or gate stations paired with access control.
  • LPR and analytics: Clean, stable signal paths that support license plate recognition and basic edge analytics over coaxial links where specified.
  • Elevator and transit applications: Rugged, shielded security camera wire for cab or platform cameras where coax is preferred.

Industries and Facility Types

  • Manufacturing and industrial plants: Withstand electrical noise and support wide camera coverage in production lines and yards.
  • Warehousing and logistics: Long aisle runs, dock doors, and perimeter monitoring benefit from reliable rg59 camera connections.
  • Retail and hospitality: Sales floor, POS, back‑of‑house, and parking areas using cost‑effective CCTV Cable infrastructure.
  • Education and campuses: Buildings, stadiums, and maintenance areas that rely on legacy coax systems or phased upgrade paths.
  • Healthcare and labs (non‑plenum areas): Utility rooms and secured spaces where non‑plenum cabling is permitted.
  • Utilities, energy, and critical infrastructure: Substations, water facilities, and control rooms with stringent uptime requirements.
  • Transportation and municipalities: Depots, garages, intersections, and administrative buildings using durable coax cables for surveillance.
  • Parking structures and campuses: Exterior and garage coverage where robust shielding supports video quality.

Installation Considerations

  • Code compliance: Use non‑plenum PVC RG59 only in areas where local code permits. For air‑handling spaces, specify a plenum‑rated alternative.
  • Cable routing: Maintain bend radius, avoid kinks, and separate from high‑voltage power to minimize interference and preserve signal quality.
  • Grounding and bonding: Follow best practices to mitigate ground loops and noise in large industrial sites.
  • Terminations: Use quality 75‑ohm BNC compression connectors sized for RG59 and verify continuity and return loss during commissioning.
  • Distance planning: Match camera format and resolution to run length; consult device specifications for maximum distances over rg59 to ensure image quality.

Why Specify Windy City Wire for RG59 Non‑Plenum

  • Commercial‑grade performance: 20 AWG solid copper and high‑coverage copper braid construction designed for professional security installations.
  • Options that fit the job: Standard RG59/U for pure video runs or Siamese RG59/U with 18/2 power to consolidate pulls and reduce labor.
  • Consistency in the field: Reliable coaxial geometry supports repeatable terminations and predictable system performance across large projects.
  • B2B partner support: Backed by technical guidance and project‑oriented service for security integrators, electrical contractors, and OEMs.

At‑a‑Glance Product Notes

  • RG59/U non‑plenum PVC jacket, black
  • 20 AWG solid bare copper center conductor; 75‑ohm impedance
  • 95% bare copper braid for EMI/RFI mitigation
  • Available as RG59 video only or Siamese RG59 with 18/2 power leg
  • Compatible with 75‑ohm BNC compression connectors and standard termination tools

If your project calls for dependable security camera wire over a coaxial backbone, Windy City Wire’s RG59 Non‑Plenum lineup offers the balance of performance, labor efficiency, and scalability demanded by commercial and industrial surveillance systems.

Frequently Asked Questions: RG59 Non-Plenum Cables

  • What AWG conductors are available with these SmartWire RG59 Non-Plenum cables? 20 AWG (solid bare copper) for the RG59/U coax.
  • What other colors are these SmartWire RG59 Non-Plenum cables available in? This item is stocked with a black jacket. Additional standard colors are not listed. SmartWire cables can be custom-ordered with specific jacket and stripe colors—contact Windy City Wire for details.
  • Are these SmartWire RG59 Non-Plenum cables made with solid or stranded copper conductors? The RG59/U coax center conductor is solid bare copper (20 AWG). Siamese versions pair the RG59 with an 18 AWG stranded copper 2-conductor power leg.
  • What lengths are these SmartWire RG59 Non-Plenum cables sold in? 1,000 ft. Windy City Wire manufactures and stocks SmartWire CCTV wire in 1,000 ft length as our standard length.
  • 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 jobsite efficiency. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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