SPEC 10027
Romex® Brand Copper SIMpull® Indoor NM-B Cable 3 Conductors
Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable. 600 Volt. Copper Conductor. PVC Insulation/Nylon Sheath. White PVC Jacket with SIMpull® Technology for Easier Pulling.
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Construction:
- Conductor: Solid copper per ASTM B3
- 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 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(R) SIMpull(TM) XX AWG (X.XXmm2) CU 3 CDR WITH XX AWG (X.XXmm2) GROUND TYPE NM-B 600 VOLTS NOM-ANCE
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 | ||
639469◊ | 14 | 3 | Solid | 0.064 | 20 | 1 x 14 | 30 | 0.478 X 0.176 | 49 | 81 |
639478◊ | 12 | 3 | Solid | 0.080 | 20 | 1 x 12 | 30 | 0.424 X 0.188 | 79 | 115 |
639485◊ | 10 | 3 | Solid | 0.101 | 25 | 1 x 12 | 30 | 0.630 X 0.220 | 122 | 168 |
All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
*Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16 and do not take into account the overcurrent protection limitations in NEC 240.4(D) of 15 Amps for 14 AWG CU, 20 Amps for 12 AWG CU, and 30 Amps for 10 AWG CU (independent of the conductor temperature rating and stranding if size is present in table). Also, see NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
Revision: 1.000.028
Updated On: Sept. 3, 2024, 8:44 p.m. UTC