Application areas for Category 6 cables are voice, multimedia and data transmission as well as ATM networks. The strands of 100% copper are unshielded and the cable also has bend protection. The sheath is manufactured halogen-free and is extremely flame-retardant. The UTP cable consists of a plastic jacket containing the unshielded pairs of wires stranded in pairs. Due to the lack of shielding, UTP cables have a small outer diameter and are easy to process and lay.