Quick Specs
| Category | CAT6 F/UTP (Shielded), 1–100 MHz, Class E |
| Conductor | 23 AWG Solid Bare Copper |
| Jacket options | PE / CM / PVC / LSZH |
| Standards | ISO/IEC 11801, ANSI/TIA/EIA-568.2-D, IEC 61156-5, EN 50173-1 |
| Certifications | UL-ListedRoHS |
| Packaging | 305m / Box |
Heizka’s 60 Series CAT6 F/UTP cable is a foil-shielded twisted-pair (F/UTP) solution engineered for structured cabling systems that need extra protection from external electromagnetic interference (EMI). Built with 23 AWG solid bare copper conductors, an overall aluminum foil shield, and an integrated drain wire, it delivers stable Class E / CAT6 performance and 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet connectivity even in electrically noisy environments.
This CAT6 F/UTP cable is a reliable choice for data centers, industrial plants, parking structures, and buildings with heavy EMI sources such as motors, elevators, or fluorescent ballasts. It is available with PE, CM, PVC, or LSZH jackets to match outdoor, plenum, riser, or fire-safety requirements. Every reel is manufactured and tested to ISO/IEC 11801, ANSI/TIA/EIA-568.2-D, and IEC 61156-5 standards, is UL-Listed and RoHS-compliant, and is backed by Heizka’s multi-year warranty for long-term field performance.
CAT6 F/UTP Cable Features
- ✓Overall Foil-Shielded Twisted-Pair (F/UTP) Construction
- ✓Plenum fire-safety rated CMP jacket option
- ✓23 AWG bare copper conductors
- ✓Easy-to-see vivid-color conductor insulation and jacket
- ✓1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet, Class E / CAT6 applications
- ✓Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE / PoE+)
- ✓PE jacket option for waterproof, outdoor-adjacent runs
- ✓LSZH flame-retardant jacket complies with IEC 60332-1-2 / 60332-3
- ✓UL-Listed, RoHS-Compliant
- ✓Designed in the USA
- ✓Packaging: 305m/Box
Standard Compliance
- ISO/IEC 11801
- ANSI/TIA/EIA-568.2-D
- IEC 61156-5
- EN 50173-1
Ordering Information
| Item # | Description |
|---|---|
| HEC60S3PE | CAT6 F/UTP, PE, Black, 305m/Box |
| HEC60S1CM | CAT6 F/UTP, CM, Blue, 305m/Box |
| HEC60S1PC | CAT6 F/UTP, PVC, Blue, 305m/Box |
| HEC60S5LZ | CAT6 F/UTP, LSZH, Orange, 305m/Box |
Technical Specifications
Construction / Dimensions
| Type | F/UTP CAT6 4x2x23AWG, Shielded |
| Conductor structure | 23 AWG, Solid Bare Copper |
| Insulation material | HDPE |
| Shield | Aluminum Foil + Drain Wire |
| Jacket material | PVC / LSZH / PE |
| Jacket diameter | 7.4 ± 0.3 mm (PE) / 6.8 ± 0.2 mm (LSZH) |
| Installation temperature range | 0°C ~ +70°C (32°F ~ 158°F) |
| Operating temperature range | -20°C ~ +70°C (-4°F ~ 158°F) |
Electrical Characteristics
| DC resistance of each conductor | ≤ 9.38 Ω/100m |
| Operating capacitance | ≤ 5.6 nF/100m |
| Unbalanced capacitance | ≤ 330 pF/100m |
| Impedance (1–100 MHz) | 100 Ω ± 15% |
| NVP | 67% |
| Propagation delay | ≤ 45 ns/100m |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Tensile strength | 110 N |
| Minimum bend radius | 10x max jacket diameter |
| Installation & storage temperature | 0°C ~ +70°C (32°F ~ 158°F) |
| Operating temperature | -20°C ~ +70°C (-4°F ~ 158°F) |
Nominal Transmission Characteristics (measured over 100m at 20 ± 2°C)
| Freq. (MHz) | RL Min (dB) | IL Max (dB) | DOP Max (ns) | SKEW Max (ns/100m) | NEXT Min (dB) | PS NEXT Min (dB) | ACR-F Min (dB) | PS ACR-F Min (dB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 2 | 570 | 45 | 75 | 72 | 67.8 | 64.8 |
| 4 | 23 | 3.8 | 552 | 45 | 66 | 63 | 55.7 | 52.7 |
| 10 | 25 | 6 | 545 | 45 | 60 | 57 | 47.8 | 44.8 |
| 16 | 25 | 7.6 | 543 | 45 | 57 | 54 | 43.7 | 40.7 |
| 20 | 25 | 8.5 | 542 | 45 | 56 | 53 | 41.7 | 38.7 |
| 31.25 | 23.6 | 10.7 | 540 | 45 | 53 | 50 | 37.9 | 34.9 |
| 62.5 | 21.5 | 15.4 | 538 | 45 | 48 | 45 | 31.8 | 28.8 |
| 100 | 20.1 | 19.8 | 537 | 45 | 45.3 | 42.3 | 27.8 | 24.8 |
| 200 | 18.0 | 29.0 | 536 | 45 | 40.7 | 37.7 | 21.7 | 18.7 |
| 250 | 17.3 | 32.8 | 535 | 45 | 39 | 36 | 19.8 | 16.8 |
CAT6 U/UTP vs CAT6 F/UTP vs CAT6A U/UTP — Which One Do You Need?
| Feature | CAT6 U/UTP (61 Series) | CAT6 F/UTP (60 Series) | CAT6A U/UTP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item # (CM) | HEC61U1CM | HEC60S1CM | HEC6AU1CM |
| Construction | Unshielded | Overall foil-shielded (F/UTP) | Unshielded |
| Frequency | 250–350 MHz | 1–100 MHz (Class E) | 1–500 MHz |
| Conductor | 24 AWG | 23 AWG | 23 AWG |
| Jacket diameter | 6.0 ± 0.3 mm | 7.4 ± 0.3 mm | 7.4 ± 0.3 mm |
| NVP | 68% | 67% | 65% |
| Best for | Standard office LAN, cost efficiency | EMI-heavy environments, industrial plants, data centers | 10G data centers, high-speed backbone |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does F/UTP mean, and how is it different from U/UTP?
F/UTP (Foil-shielded, Unshielded Twisted Pair) means the whole cable core has an overall aluminum foil shield around the four unshielded twisted pairs, plus a drain wire to ground the shield. This blocks external EMI/RFI without shielding each pair individually. U/UTP has no overall or per-pair shield, so it is simpler to terminate but offers no protection against external electrical noise.
When should I choose a CAT6 F/UTP cable instead of standard CAT6 U/UTP?
Choose the 60 Series F/UTP when cabling runs near sources of electromagnetic interference – motors, elevators, fluorescent lighting ballasts, power cabling, or industrial equipment – such as factories, parking garages, and mechanical rooms. For typical office and campus LAN cabling away from EMI sources, standard CAT6 U/UTP (61 Series) is usually sufficient and easier to terminate.
Does F/UTP need to be grounded, and how?
Yes. The shield (aluminum foil + drain wire) must be properly grounded at both ends through shielded patch panels, keystone jacks, and connectors to be effective; an ungrounded shield can act as an antenna and worsen noise. Always pair Heizka F/UTP cable with shielded connectivity hardware and follow a single, consistent grounding point per TIA/ISO guidelines.
Can this cable support PoE/PoE+?
Yes. The 60 Series CAT6 F/UTP supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and PoE+ per IEEE 802.3af/802.3at, and its shielding helps limit alien crosstalk when multiple PoE cables are bundled together in a tray or conduit.
Which jacket should I choose?
Use the PE jacket for outdoor-adjacent or waterproof runs, CM for general indoor commercial installation, PVC for standard indoor riser use, and LSZH where local fire codes require low-smoke, zero-halogen cable, such as high-occupancy buildings, hospitals, and transit stations.
This CAT6 F/UTP cable ships in standard packaging of 305 meters per pull-box, with clear length markings printed on the jacket every meter to reduce installation waste. Boxes are palletized for damage-free freight and labeled with item code, jacket type, color, and production batch for full traceability.
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