Network Cables
CAT5E to CAT7 copper network cables for structured cabling — unshielded, FTP, SFTP and outdoor constructions.
20 items in this family · ordered by part number
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Every row is a part number. Columns show only the differences the specification states — the full specification is on each product page.
| Item | Part number | Category | Shield | Jacket | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT5E FTP Network Cable | SPNC-F5E50GR | CAT5E | FTP | PVC | Indoor |
| CAT5E UTP Network Cable | SPNC-U5E50GR | CAT5E | UTP | PVC | Indoor |
| CAT5E UTP Network Cable, LSZH | SPNC-U5E50GR-LSZH | CAT5E | UTP | LSZH | Indoor |
| CAT5E SFTP Network Cable | SPNC-SF5E50GR | CAT5E | SFTP | PVC | Indoor |
| CAT5E SFTP Network Cable, LSZH | SPNC-SF5E50GR-LSZH | CAT5E | SFTP | LSZH | Indoor |
| CAT5E Outdoor UTP Network Cable (-2) | SPNC-ODPE-U5E50BK-2 | CAT5E | UTP | PE (outdoor) | Outdoor |
| CAT5E Outdoor UTP Network Cable (-1) | SPNC-ODPE-U5E50BK-1 | CAT5E | UTP | PE (outdoor) | Outdoor |
| CAT6 UTP Network Cable (OR) | SPNC-U658OR | CAT6 | UTP | PVC | Indoor |
| CAT6 UTP Network Cable (GR) | SPNC-U658GR | CAT6 | UTP | PVC | Indoor |
| CAT5E Outdoor FTP Network Cable | SPNC-ODPE-F5E50BK | CAT5E | FTP | PE (outdoor) | Outdoor |
| CAT5E Outdoor SFTP Network Cable | SPNC-ODPE-SF5E50BK | CAT5E | SFTP | PE (outdoor) | Outdoor |
| CAT6 UTP Network Cable, LSZH (GR) | SPNC-U658GR-LSZH | CAT6 | UTP | LSZH | Indoor |
| CAT6 UTP Network Cable, LSZH (OR) | SPNC-U658OR-LSZH | CAT6 | UTP | LSZH | Indoor |
| CAT6 FTP Network Cable | SPNC-F658GR | CAT6 | FTP | PVC | Indoor |
| CAT6 SFTP Network Cable (BL) | SPNC-SF658BL | CAT6 | SFTP | PVC | Indoor |
| CAT6 Outdoor UTP Network Cable | SPNC-ODPE-U658BK | CAT6 | UTP | PE (outdoor) | Outdoor |
| CAT7 SSTP Network Cable, LSZH | SPNC-STP758OR-LSZH | CAT7 | SSTP | LSZH | Indoor |
| CAT6 SFTP Network Cable (GR) | SPNC-SF658GR | CAT6 | SFTP | PVC | Indoor |
| CAT6 Outdoor FTP Network Cable | SPNC-ODPE-F658BK | CAT6 | FTP | PE (outdoor) | Outdoor |
| CAT6 FTP Network Cable, LSZH | SPNC-F658OR-LSZH | CAT6 | FTP | LSZH | Indoor |
How this construction is built
Copper network cable is made up of four twisted pairs, a separator or filler where the category needs one, and a jacket. The pair twist rate is what keeps crosstalk down; the filler in CAT6 and above holds the pairs in a fixed geometry so the higher frequencies stay testable. Shielding — foil, braid or both — is added on top of that geometry, never instead of it.
Because the pairs are the same from CAT5E to CAT7, the visible difference between two part numbers is usually the shield and the jacket: an FTP cable adds aluminium foil and a drain wire to the unshielded construction, and an LSZH version keeps the same conductors and shield but changes the jacket compound.
Where this family is specified
Horizontal cabling between the telecom room and the work area outlet is the main use: office floors, schools, clinics, hotels and light industrial buildings. Outdoor constructions with a PE jacket and waterproof paper are used where the cable leaves the building or runs in a wet duct, and the shielded versions are chosen where the cable route passes drives, lift machinery or long parallel runs of power cable.
The patch cords on this site are made from the same production, so a channel can be specified end to end from one supplier and tested as one channel rather than as a cable plus an unknown cord.
Where these cables are specified
- Office and campus LAN — horizontal cabling for commercial buildings
- Data centre and rack builds — patch cords, high category copper and cable management
- Industrial control and building automation — shielded control cable for plant rooms and automation
Questions buyers ask about network cables
What do the GR, OR and BL suffixes in a part number mean?
They are the factory's variant suffix, used to distinguish otherwise identical constructions made to different part numbers — for example SPNC-U658GR and SPNC-U658OR are the same CAT6 UTP cable recorded as two part numbers. Jacket colour is agreed on the quotation, and the reel is printed with the part number you order, so the suffix is the safest way to specify a variant.
What is the difference between UTP, FTP, SFTP and SSTP network cable?
The letters describe the shield. UTP has no shield. FTP (also written F/UTP) has an overall aluminium foil with a drain wire. SFTP (S/FTP) combines aluminium foil around each pair with an overall braid, so it is often called double shielded. SSTP adds a screen around the whole cable. Shielding is chosen for electromagnetic environment, not for speed — an unshielded CAT6 cable reaches the same data rate as a shielded one in a clean environment.
Which category should I use for 1 Gbps and for 10 Gbps?
The specification states CAT5E for 100 Mbps / 100 MHz, CAT6 for 1000 Mbps / 250 MHz, CAT6A and CAT7 for 10 Gbps / 500 MHz, and CAT8 for 50 Gbps / 1000 MHz. Those are the cable ratings; the reachable distance also depends on installation and connector quality, so keep the channel within the standard you are designing to.
Do you make low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) versions?
Yes. Every network cable family shown here has an LSZH variant, identified by the -LSZH suffix in the part number, for example SPNC-U5E50GR-LSZH for unshielded CAT5E and SPNC-SF658GR for the shielded CAT6 version with a PVC jacket.
What conductor and insulation do the cables use?
Bare copper conductors of 0.50 mm with HDPE insulation of 0.9 mm on the CAT5E/CAT6 ranges (1.0 mm insulation on the double shielded CAT5E), a PE cross filler on CAT6 and above, and a flame-retardant PVC or LSZH jacket. Outdoor versions add waterproof paper, an inner sheath and a PE outer jacket.
Can the cable be printed with our own brand?
Yes. OEM production covers jacket printing, colour, packaging and part numbers under your own branding. Send the artwork and the part-number list with your enquiry and we quote against it.
How do I get pricing and lead time?
Send the part numbers, quantity and destination port through the contact form or WhatsApp. We quote MOQ, lead time and sample cost per construction: the line is set up for the jacket, colour and part-number print you order, so the three follow the run rather than a catalogue page.
Need this family quoted?
Send the part numbers and quantities — we reply with price and lead time.