Product Description
Applications:
Type NM-B (nonmetallic-sheathed cable) may be used for both exposed and concealed work
in normally dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C (with ampacity limited to that for 60°C conductors) as specified in
the National Electrical Code 1 . NM-B cable is primarily used in residential wiring as branch circuits for outlets, switches, and
other loads. NM-B cable may be run in air voids of masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not wet or damp locations. Voltage rating for NM-B cable is 600 volts.
Specifications:
Type NM-B cable meets or exceeds UL Standard 83, UL Standard 719, Federal Specification
A-A-59544, and requirements of the National Electrical Code.
Construction:
Type NM-B cable is manufactured as 2, 3, or 4 conductor cable, with a ground wire. Copper conductors are annealed (soft) copper. Stranded conductors are compressed stranded. Conductor insulation is 90°C-rated
polyvinyl chloride (PVC), nylon jacketed. Designed for Easier Pulling, Resulting in Easier installation.
Type NM-B (nonmetallic-sheathed cable) may be used for both exposed and concealed work
in normally dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C (with ampacity limited to that for 60°C conductors) as specified in
the National Electrical Code 1 . NM-B cable is primarily used in residential wiring as branch circuits for outlets, switches, and
other loads. NM-B cable may be run in air voids of masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not wet or damp locations. Voltage rating for NM-B cable is 600 volts.
Specifications:
Type NM-B cable meets or exceeds UL Standard 83, UL Standard 719, Federal Specification
A-A-59544, and requirements of the National Electrical Code.
Construction:
Type NM-B cable is manufactured as 2, 3, or 4 conductor cable, with a ground wire. Copper conductors are annealed (soft) copper. Stranded conductors are compressed stranded. Conductor insulation is 90°C-rated
polyvinyl chloride (PVC), nylon jacketed. Designed for Easier Pulling, Resulting in Easier installation.
| Conductor | Ground Wire | Approx. Cable Dimension (mils) | Approx. Net Weight Per 1000' (lbs.) | Allowable Ampacity | |||||
| Size (AWG) | No. Conductors in Cable | No. Strands in Conductors | Insulation Thickness (mils) | Size (AWG) | No. Strands | ||||
| TWO CONDUCTOR | |||||||||
| 14 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 14 | 1 | 360 X 162 | 57 | 15 | |
| 12 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 12 | 1 | 410 X 179 | 82 | 20 | |
| 10 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 10 | 1 | 494 X 210 | 124 | 30 | |
| 8 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 10 | 1 | 612 X 269 | 186 | 40 | |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 10 | 1 | 683 X 304 | 255 | 55 | |
| THREE CONDUCTOR | |||||||||
| 14 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 14 | 1 | 307 | 74 | 15 | |
| 12 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 12 | 1 | 347 | 107 | 20 | |
| 10 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 10 | 1 | 422 | 164 | 30 | |
| 8 | 3 | 7 | 35 | 10 | 1 | 565 | 253 | 40 | |
| 6 | 3 | 7 | 35 | 10 | 1 | 650 | 357 | 55 | |
| 4 | 3 | 7 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 814 | 560 | 70 | |
| 2 | 3 | 7 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 952 | 816 | 95 | |
| FOUR CONDUCTOR | |||||||||
| 14 | 2/2 | 1* | 19 | 14 | 1 | 336 | 91 | 15 | |
| 14 | 4 | 1** | 19 | 14 | 1 | 336 | 91 | 15 | |
| 12 | 2/2 | 1* | 19 | 12 | 1 | 381 | 132 | 20 | |
| 12 | 4 | 1** | 19 | 12 | 1 | 381 | 132 | 20 | |
