Type NM

A general purpose, UL and CSA listed, nonmetallic liquidtight conduit offering excellent protection to wiring from abrasion, sunlight, mild acids, alkaline and oils. Often used for air conditioning hook-ups and other outdoor applications.

Construction:

• Type NM is a helically wound integral Type B construction. It contains a spiral of rigid PVC reinforcement imbedded within the PVC wall.

Application:

Type NM is intended for installation in accordance with Article 356 of the NEC (ANSI/NFPA-70) for Flexible Liquidtight Nonmetallic Conduit (LFNC-B or FNMC-B).

• For containment of 1000 volt and lower potential circuits.
• Listed and marked for outdoor use.
• Listed and marked for direct burial and in poured concrete
• Installations in hazardous (classified) locations:
  • Class I Div. 2 Article 501
  • Class II Div. 1 & 2 Article 502
  • Class III Div. 1 & 2 Article 503
• Electric signs and outdoor lighting over 1000 volts. Article 600.32(A).
• Wiring methods for pools and spas. Article 680.

Conforms to the requirements of Section 14.5.5 of the electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery NFPA-79.

Fittings:

Suitable for use with nonmetallic fittings marked for FNMC-B or LFNC-B for liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit Type B or with standard metal liquidtight fittings. See NMLT connectors for further information. See Couplings (Splices) to reduce waste and conjoin lengths of Type NM conduit.

Continuous lengths on reels available in 1/2″ and 3/4″ diameters only. Larger sizes available in non-continuous lengths on reels. Sections are tied or taped and must be separated for use.

Markets:

Cell Towers, Construction, Data Centers, Fixture / AC Whips, Healthcare, Power Plants, Rail/Transit, Renewable Energy, Security, Ship Building, Telecommunications, Utilities, Wastewater Treatment