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Application
Non-metallic sheathed NM-B cable is used in normally dry installations in residential wiring,the temperature does not exceed 90℃(capacitylimit is 60°C conductor). as branch circuits for outlets, lighting and other residential loads. It may be fished through masonry or tile walls, where not exposed or subject to excessive moisture or dampness.
Specifications of NM-B Building Wire / NMB Romex Wire
Standards:
Meets or exceeds all applicable ASTM specifications
UL Standard 83: Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables
UL Standard 719: Non-Metallic Cables
Federal Specification A-A-59544 and requirements of the NEC
Insulation : PVC
Sheath : Non-metallic sheath
Voltage Rating : 600V
Temp Rating : 0°C/+90°C
NM-B Size:
14-2 AWG: White jacket; 14-3 AWG: Light Blue
12-2 AWG: Yellow jacket; 12-3 AWG: Purple
10 AWG: Orange jacket
8 AWG: Black jacket
6 AWG: Black jacket
Custom jacket colors available with minimum order quantities
Specifications
construction
parameter
| Size | No. of Strands | Size of earth core | Insulation thickness(mm) PVC Nylon |
Jacket Thickness(mm) | Nominal O.D.(mm) | Approx Weight (kg/km) | ||
| 14/2G | 1 | 14 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.76 | 8.5*4.3 | 88.76 | |
| 12/2G | 1 | 12 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.76 | 9.8*4.8 | 126.36 | |
| 10/2G | 1 | 10 | 0.53 | 0.10 | 1.00 | 12.3*6.0 | 200.02 | |
| 8/2G | 7 | 10 | 0.78 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 15.6*7.6 | 287.45 | |
| 6/2G | 7 | 10 | 0.78 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 17.6*8.6 | 390.99 | |
| 14/3G | 1 | 14 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.76 | 8.5*4.3 | 112.16 | |
| 12/3G | 1 | 12 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.76 | 8.422 | 163.99 | |
| 10/3G | 1 | 10 | 0.53 | 0.10 | 1.00 | 10.565 | 260.00 | |
| 8/3G | 7 | 10 | 0.78 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 13.594 | 386.36 | |
| 6/3G | 7 | 10 | 0.78 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 15.337 | 538.84 | |
| 4/3G | 7 | 8 | 1.04 | 0.15 | 1.50 | 20.255 | 886.95 | |
| 2/3G | 7 | 8 | 1.04 | 0.15 | 1.80 | 23.632 | 1298.36 | |
| 14/4G | 1 | 14 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 1.00 | 8.588 | 147.29 | |
| 12/4G | 1 | 12 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 1.00 | 9.749 | 211.63 | |
| 10/4G | 1 | 10 | 0.53 | 0.10 | 1.80 | 13.329 | 367.89 | |
