Panduit SP-SFCS1IG-CEG SPE Shielded Bulk Copper Cable, S/FTP, 18/7 AWG, 1000 ft
Overview
The Panduit SP-SFCS1IG-CEG is a 1000-foot (305 m) reel of Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) shielded bulk copper cable built for industrial infrastructure runs where standard Cat cable falls short. Rated CM/CMR and constructed to an S/FTP shielding geometry, this is the cable you pull when the environment demands oil, UV, and abrasion resistance alongside clean Ethernet signal integrity over a single twisted pair. If you're designing an IIoT backbone, an industrial sensor network, or a long-haul SPE backbone through conduit in a manufacturing or warehouse facility, the SP-SFCS1IG-CEG (often searched as SP SFCS1IG CEG) is engineered to that purpose from the conductor out.
Panduit's Panduit structured cabling line covers both enterprise and industrial-grade deployments. This cable falls squarely in the industrial tier — the conductor gauge, shielding stack, and jacket compound are all chosen for environments that would degrade standard data cable well before its rated service life.
Key Features
- 18/7 AWG Stranded Tinned Copper Conductors: At 18 AWG, these conductors are significantly heavier than the 22–24 AWG typical in Cat5e/Cat6 — that extra copper cross-section reduces DC resistance and supports longer runs in high-current SPE applications like PoE-over-SPE for sensors and cameras without voltage drop becoming a limiting factor.
- S/FTP Shielding (Foil + Braid): The pair carries both an aluminum/polyester foil shield and a tinned copper braid shield — that dual-layer S/FTP construction knocks down EMI ingress and egress substantially compared to UTP or even F/UTP. In machine rooms, near VFDs, or alongside power conduit, this matters: unshielded SPE in electrically noisy environments produces erratic link behavior that's hard to diagnose and expensive to re-pull.
- Dedicated 24/7 AWG Ground Wire: The integrated stranded tinned copper ground wire is wired separately from the signal pair, giving you a clean drain path for the shield without compromising the pair's characteristic impedance. This is the right way to terminate a shielded SPE installation — not all SPE cable includes a discrete ground conductor.
- Foamed Polyethylene (PE) Insulation: Foamed PE delivers lower dielectric constant than solid PE or PVC, which keeps propagation delay tight and capacitance per unit length in check — both matter for SPE links targeting 10BASE-T1L or 100BASE-T1 at distances where dielectric losses accumulate.
- Oil, UV, and Abrasion-Resistant PVC Jacket (International Gray): The jacket compound is formulated for industrial punishment — UV stabilization means it won't embrittle under indirect sunlight exposure in semi-outdoor runs; oil resistance protects against the hydraulic and lubricant contamination common in factory floors and vehicle bays. International Gray color follows IEC 60757 convention for straightforward identification.
- CM/CMR Flammability Rating (Riser): CMR (Communications Multipurpose Cable, Riser) is NEC-required for vertical runs between floors through non-plenum riser pathways. Pulling CMR where only CM is required is an upgrade; pulling CM where CMR is required is a code violation. At 1000 ft per reel, this is appropriate for multi-floor vertical backbone pulls.
- Meets/Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.5 and IEC 61156-13/-14 (Draft): These are the primary standards governing SPE copper cable for structured cabling systems. Compliance (even to draft revisions) signals that Panduit is aligning to the emerging SPE ecosystem — critical if you're building infrastructure now that needs to interoperate with SPE switches, field devices, and patch systems as the standard matures.
- 1000 ft / 305 m Pull Length: A full 1000-foot reel covers substantial backbone pulls without mid-run splices. Splices in shielded cable are a reliability liability — every junction is a potential shield discontinuity and mechanical weak point. Planning reel quantities around 1000-ft pulls keeps your backbone continuous.
Integration & Compatibility
The SP-SFCS1IG-CEG is designed for bulk copper cable infrastructure deployments using Single Pair Ethernet standards. It is compatible with SPE-compliant connectors, field-termination tooling, and patch panels that accept S/FTP SPE cable — verify your termination hardware matches the 18 AWG stranded conductor spec, as some SPE connector systems are rated only for smaller-gauge solid conductors.
For complete SPE infrastructure, pair this cable with compatible Panduit cable management and SPE-rated patch panels. When planning long-distance PoE-over-SPE deployments, cross-reference your PoE switch or injector's SPE port specifications against the cable's conductor gauge and run length to confirm power budget. The S/FTP shielding requires bonded shield termination at both ends — verify that your chosen SPE connectors and patch panels support drain wire and braid termination, not just foil.
Standards alignment to ANSI/TIA-568.5 and IEC 61156-13/-14 (draft) positions this cable within the formal SPE structured cabling ecosystem, meaning it should integrate cleanly with other standards-compliant SPE components as those product families expand. Consult a cable installation guide for shielded SPE termination best practices before committing to bulk quantities on a new install.
What's in the Box
- 1x Panduit SP-SFCS1IG-CEG SPE Shielded Bulk Copper Cable reel, 1000 ft (305 m)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What AWG is the SP-SFCS1IG-CEG and why does it matter for industrial SPE runs?
A: The SP-SFCS1IG-CEG uses 18/7 AWG stranded tinned copper conductors — heavier than the 22–24 AWG used in standard Cat cable. The larger gauge reduces DC resistance, which is especially relevant for long SPE runs carrying PoE power to sensors or edge devices, where smaller-gauge conductors would create voltage drop that limits the effective powered distance.
Q: What does S/FTP shielding mean on the SP-SFCS1IG-CEG, and when is it necessary?
A: S/FTP (Screened/Foiled Twisted Pair) means the single pair is wrapped in both a foil shield and an outer tinned copper braid shield. This dual-layer shielding provides strong protection against electromagnetic interference — essential in environments with variable-frequency drives (VFDs), heavy machinery, or runs routed near power conduit. If your installation is in a clean office environment, UTP SPE may suffice; for any industrial or electrically noisy setting, S/FTP is the appropriate choice.
Q: Is the SP-SFCS1IG-CEG suitable for riser (between-floor) installations?
A: Yes. The cable carries a CM/CMR (Riser) flammability rating, meeting NEC requirements for vertical runs between floors in non-plenum riser pathways. It cannot substitute for CMP-rated plenum cable in air-handling spaces — for those zones, a plenum-rated variant is required.
Q: What standards does this cable meet?
A: The SP-SFCS1IG-CEG is manufactured to exceed the requirements of ANSI/TIA-568.5 (draft) and IEC 61156-13 and IEC 61156-14 (draft) — the primary emerging standards for Single Pair Ethernet structured cabling. Note that these are draft standards as of the product specification; confirm current ratification status for any project requiring formally adopted standard compliance.
Q: How many reels come in a carton, and what is the package quantity?
A: Each package contains 1 reel of 1000 ft. Cartons are packed with 6 reels. Order quantities below 6 ship as individual reels; plan your pull schedule to minimize partial-carton waste on large projects.
Q: Does the SP-SFCS1IG-CEG include a ground wire, and how should it be terminated?
A: Yes — the cable includes a discrete 24/7 AWG stranded tinned copper ground (drain) wire separate from the signal pair. It should be bonded to the shield termination point at both ends of the run. Confirm your SPE connectors and patch panels support drain wire termination; not all SPE hardware handles this correctly, and an unterminated drain wire in a shielded installation can actually worsen EMI performance by creating an antenna effect.
The SP-SFCS1IG-CEG stands out specifically because of its dual-shield S/FTP construction combined with an 18 AWG conductor — that combination is intentional and not common in the SPE market. Most SPE cable ships in lighter gauges optimized for data-only runs; the heavier 18 AWG here is sized for environments where you're also pushing current for PoE-powered edge devices across long pulls, and the S/FTP shield stack is there because those same environments tend to be electromagnetically messy.
Technical Highlights:
- 18/7 AWG Stranded Conductor: Heavier than typical SPE cable, which reduces line resistance on long runs — directly relevant when powering SPE-capable sensors or cameras at distance where 24 AWG would hit voltage drop limits before the link distance limit.
- S/FTP Dual Shield (Foil + Tinned Copper Braid) + Discrete 24 AWG Ground: The foil handles high-frequency EMI rejection; the braid handles lower-frequency noise and gives you a mechanically robust shield termination surface. The separate drain wire keeps the shield ground path clean without loading the pair — this is the construction you want near VFDs or motor control wiring.
- CMR Flammability + Oil/UV/Abrasion-Resistant Jacket: CMR covers you for NEC-compliant riser pulls; the jacket compound adds real protection in factory floor and semi-outdoor conduit runs where cable jacket degradation from oils or UV is a documented service-life issue.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm SPE connector and patch panel compatibility with 18 AWG stranded conductors before ordering — the heavier gauge and stranded construction require termination hardware rated for that conductor size, and some SPE field connectors are spec'd only for 22–24 AWG solid.
- The drain wire must be properly bonded at both ends; leaving it floating in a shielded installation creates a receive antenna for the exact interference you're trying to block. If your termination hardware doesn't provide a drain wire landing point, address that before the pull — it's not fixable after the cable is in conduit.
This cable is the right call for IIoT sensor backbone infrastructure in manufacturing or heavy industrial facilities — specifically where long vertical riser runs, proximity to power wiring, and physical jacket durability are all simultaneously in play. It's over-specified for a clean office LAN closet vertical, but correctly specified for the environments it's designed for.
