SPEC 10028
Romex® Brand Copper SIMpull® Indoor NM-B Cable
Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable. 600 Volt. Copper Conductor. PVC Insulation/Nylon Sheath. PVC Jacket with SIMpull® Technology for Easier Pulling.
Construction:
- Conductor: Bare copper per ASTM B3. Sizes #14 AWG - #10 AWG are solid. Sizes #8 AWG - #2 AWG are Class B compressed stranded per ASTM B8
- Insulation: All phases and neutral(s) are insulated with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) with Nylon Sheath
- Ground: Solid soft drawn bare copper with kraft paper wrap
- Binder: Kraft paper
- Jacket: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) jacket utilizing SIMpull® Technology
Applications and Features:
Southwire® Romex® Brand SIMpull® NM-B (nonmetallic-sheathed) cable may be used for both exposed and concealed work in 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®. 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:
Sample Print Legend:
E18679 (UL) ROMEX® SIMpull{TM} XX AWG (X.XXmm2) CU X CDR WITH XX AWG (mm2) GROUND TYPE NM-B 600 VOLTS NOM-ANCE PAT www.patentSW.com
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | Strand Count | Diameter Over Conductor | Insul. Thickness | Ground | Jacket Thickness | Approx. OD | Copper Weight | Approx. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | No. of Strands | inch | mil | No. x AWG | mil | inch | lb/1000ft | lb/1000ft | ||
| 639500 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0.177 | 37 | 1 x 10 | 30 | 0.672 | 276 | 365 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
4/C NM-B constructions are round
^4 (2/2) Extra circuit construction
^4 (2/2) Extra circuit construction
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Cond. Number | DC Resistance @ 25°C | AC Resistance @ 75°C | Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz | Allowable Ampacity At 60°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | ||
| 639500 | 6 | 3 | 0.411 | 0.495 | 0.051 | 55 |
Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. Also, see NEC sections 310.15 for additional requirements.
Ampacities have been adjusted for more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
Ampacities have been adjusted for more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
Phase Color Code and Package #14 and 12 AWG
| Conductor Number | Package | Black | White | Red | Blue | White/Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  |  |  | ||
| 2 | Coil: 125', 250', 500' Spool: 500', 1000', 2500' | X | X | |||
| 3 | Coil: 125', 250', 500' Spool: 500', 1000', 2500' | X | X | X | ||
| 4 | Coil: 125', 250', 500' Spool: 500', 1000', 2500' | X | X | X | X | |
| 4 - (2/2) | Coil: 125', 250', 500' Spool: 500', 1000', 2500' | X | X | X | X |
Phase Color Code and Package #10, #8, 6, 4, 2 AWG
| Conductor Number | Package | Black | White | Red | Blue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | ||
| 2 | Coil: 125', 250', 500' Spool: 500', 1000', 2500' | X | X | ||
| 3 | Coil: 125', 250', 500' Spool: 500', 1000', 2500' | X | X | X | |
| 4 | Coil: 125', 250', 500' Spool: 500', 1000', 2500' | X | X | X | X |
Revision: 1.000.012
Updated On: April 12, 2024, 1:35 p.m. UTC
