RG59 Plenum Cables

Summary: RG59 Plenum Cables

RG59 Plenum Cables for Commercial CCTV
Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire low-voltage RG59 plenum cables engineered for reliable video transmission in commercial and industrial environments. These CCTV Cable solutions are built for contractors and integrators who need consistent performance in air-handling spaces, streamlined installation, and dependable availability for multi-site rollouts.

Why choose SmartWire RG59 Plenum from Windy City Wire

• Plenum-rated safety: CMP plenum construction supports code-compliant installations in return-air spaces across offices, healthcare, education, hospitality, and industrial facilities.
• Signal integrity: 20 AWG solid bare copper center conductor with a 95% bare copper braid helps maintain video quality over typical facility distances for coaxial camera runs.
• Installation efficiency: SmartWire Glide lubrication is applied during manufacturing to reduce pulling friction by up to 70%, supporting faster pulls with less strain on crews and cable.
• Consistent build quality: Tight tolerances and a nominal 0.214 in OD support clean terminations and repeatable connector fit on rg59 coax cables.
• Standardization options: Request custom SmartWire jacket and stripe colors to simplify field identification and align to your organization’s standards.
• Made in the U.S.A.: SmartWire is manufactured in the United States to support project schedules and quality requirements.

What these cables are ideal for

• Surveillance camera cables for analog and many HD-over-coax deployments (equipment and distance dependent)
• Plenum pathway video runs in ceilings and air returns
• Single-pull video-plus-power layouts with Siamese constructions to reduce labor and pathway congestion

Key technical highlights

• Type RG59/U Plenum construction
• Center conductor: 20 AWG solid bare copper
• Shielding (coax): 95% bare copper braid
• Jacket: White (category standard); Siamese power pair color code: Black/White
• Overall nominal OD: 0.214 in (coax)
• Low-voltage products and solutions designed for CCTV and security infrastructure

Lengths
Available in 1000 FT and 500 FT.

Available constructions

• 20 AWG 1 Conductor Solid Bare Copper Plenum (CMP) Low Voltage: Type RG59/U coaxial video cable for plenum spaces with a 95% bare copper braid for robust shielding. Suited for clean, dependable camera video runs in commercial environments.
• 20/18 AWG 3 Conductors Mixed Solid Bare Copper Plenum (CMP) Low Voltage: Siamese RG59/U with an additional 18 AWG 2-conductor unshielded power pair, enabling a single pull for video and power. Ideal for accelerating installations and minimizing pathway crowding while maintaining video performance.

How Windy City Wire adds value to your project
Choosing SmartWire RG59 plenum cables means you get U.S.-manufactured, low-voltage products designed for professional results—consistent coax performance, labor-saving installation, and options to standardize your deployments. From standalone RG59 coaxial runs to Siamese surveillance camera cables that combine video and power, our portfolio helps simplify design, reduce pulls, and keep jobs on schedule. Connect with our team to align product specifications and color options with your next project requirements.

Solutions: RG59 Plenum Cables

RG59 Plenum Cables for Commercial and Industrial Surveillance

Windy City Wire supplies RG59/U plenum CCTV Cable designed for professional security contractors, systems integrators, and facility teams who need reliable video performance in demanding environments. Built with a 20 AWG solid bare copper center conductor and a 95% bare copper braid, our plenum-rated coaxial construction helps maintain signal integrity and reduces interference across large commercial properties, industrial facilities, and multi-building campuses.

Where RG59 Plenum Excels

• Air-handling spaces and return-air ceilings where a plenum rating is required by code
• Long horizontal runs inside office towers, hospitals, schools, warehouses, and distribution centers
• High-EMI areas near mechanical rooms or production lines, where a high-coverage copper braid helps reject noise
• Professional installations that demand stable, predictable impedance and consistent video quality

Supported CCTV System Types

• Traditional analog CCTV (CVBS) over rg59 coax cables
• HD-over-coax formats such as HD-TVI, HD-CVI, and AHD, when specified for RG59/U
• HD-SDI (where RG59 is specified by the camera/manufacturer)
• Fixed, varifocal, and PTZ cameras (video over RG59; power via local supply or Siamese power pair)
• Migrations that retain existing coaxial infrastructure using encoders, decoders, or Ethernet-over-coax adapters

Siamese RG59 Plenum for Single-Pull Video and Power

For projects that centralize camera power, our Siamese Type RG59/U Plenum combines the video coax with an 18 AWG two-conductor, plenum-rated power pair. This reduces labor and conduit fill by allowing one pull for both circuits. The 18 AWG pair is color coded black/white to simplify polarity identification in the field. Use Siamese surveillance camera cables when you want to avoid separate power home runs and keep terminations organized at head-end or intermediate IDF locations.

Common Integrations and Applications

• Video Management Systems (VMS) and NVR head-ends for live monitoring, recording, and analytics
• Access control and intercom integration for video verification at doors, gates, and turnstiles
• Perimeter security and fence lines, including fixed and PTZ deployments
• Loading docks, production floors, and logistics zones in manufacturing and distribution
• Parking garages and lots for general coverage or license plate capture (when specified for rg59)
• Elevator lobbies and cabs, corridors, and shared common areas
• Healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, and municipal facilities requiring code-compliant plenum routes
• Critical infrastructure, utilities, and data centers where uptime and signal integrity are priorities

Why Contractors Choose Our RG59 Plenum Solutions

• Solid bare copper center conductor for low attenuation and consistent video performance over distance
• 95% bare copper braid that helps minimize EMI and provides robust shielding for mission-critical feeds
• Plenum-rated jacket suitable for return-air spaces and high-occupancy buildings
• Siamese option with 18 AWG power conductors for time-saving single-pull installations
• White jacket that blends into ceiling spaces and aids in clean, professional installations
• Broad device compatibility with standard BNC terminations and typical security head-end equipment

Planning Tips

• Select plenum-rated cable whenever runs pass through return-air plenums or when required by local code.
• Use Siamese RG59 plenum when powering cameras from a central location; verify voltage drop and current draw for the 18 AWG power pair over the planned distance.
• For HD-over-coax systems, confirm the format (HD-TVI, HD-CVI, AHD, or SDI) and match it with the appropriate rg59 specifications and distance guidelines from the device manufacturer.
• In areas with heavy EMI, choose high-shield-coverage coax cables to help preserve video quality and reduce troubleshooting.

Lengths and Availability

• Available lengths: 500 FT and 1000 FT

Ideal for Professional-Grade Surveillance

Whether you are standardizing across a corporate campus, adding coverage to a distribution center, or retrofitting a hospital with code-compliant pathways, our RG59/U plenum CCTV cable portfolio supports enterprise-grade reliability. From head-end to camera, you get a consistent, high-quality coaxial medium designed for security professionals who value performance, labor efficiency, and long-term serviceability.

Frequently Asked Questions: RG59 Plenum Cables

• What AWG conductors are available with these SmartWire RG59 Plenum cables?

  This SmartWire RG59/U plenum cable uses a 20 AWG solid bare copper center conductor. Siamese versions also include an 18 AWG 2-conductor plenum power pair.

• What other colors are these SmartWire RG59 Plenum cables available in?

  The siamese 18 AWG power pair is color coded Black/White, and the cable features a white outer jacket. Custom SmartWire jacket and stripe colors can be made to order—contact Windy City Wire to discuss your standardization needs.

• Are these SmartWire RG59 Plenum cables made with solid or stranded copper conductors?

  The RG59/U center conductor is 20 AWG solid bare copper with a 95% bare copper braid shield.

• What lengths are these SmartWire RG59 Plenum cables sold in?

  At Windy City Wire, we manufacture and stock SmartWire CCTV wire in 1,000 ft as our standard length. This cable is 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 as part of our complete solution to maximize labor savings and installation efficiency. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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