Belden CatSnake Category 5E Tactical Ethernet Cable, 24 AWG Stranded Bare Copper, UTP, TPE Jacket, Black, 100 MHz, Gigabit, High-Flex

Live event crews and military field units rely on the Belden CatSnake Category 5E Tactical Ethernet Cable for dependable gigabit connectivity under punishing conditions. Constant flexing, crushing, and exposure to oil and chemicals are no match for this rugged cable—it keeps temporary networks running where standard patch cables fail.

Key specifications

• Category 5e performance supporting 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet)
• 24 AWG stranded bare copper conductors for enhanced flexibility
• Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) construction with 4 pairs (8 conductors)
• Durable TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) jacket in black
• Outer diameter: 6.6 mm; impedance: 100 Ohms; frequency rating: 100 MHz
• Operating temperature range: -30°C to +75°C
• High-flex, tour-grade design resistant to abrasion, crush, oil, and chemicals
• Meets TIA/EIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 standards

Why choose it

The CatSnake is engineered for repeated deployment and retrieval. Its stranded conductors and TPE jacket provide exceptional flexibility and durability, ensuring reliable performance even after thousands of flex cycles. Unlike standard PVC cables, the TPE jacket remains pliable in extreme cold and resists degradation from oils and solvents commonly found on stage or in field operations.

Ideal use cases

• Live event production: connect cameras, lighting consoles, and audio networks
• Broadcast ENG/EFP: rugged temporary links for video and data
• Military and tactical field communication

Good to know

This cable is sold per metre or in bulk; contact us for custom lengths and termination options. The black jacket blends into stage and field environments, and the high-flex design reduces coiling memory for faster setup and teardown.