NMD90 Cable 300V FT1 | CSA-Approved | 90°C Copper/Aluminum Building Wire (Canada)

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Description

1. Product Overview

NMD90 is a flame-retardant, heat/moisture-resistant cable designed for power and lighting circuits in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Compliant with CSA C22.2 No. 48 and bearing UL File E487898.

2. Key Specifications

Parameter Value
Voltage Rating 300V
Max. Temp. 90°C (dry locations only)
Min. Install Temp. -25°C (all types), -40°C (2-conductor only*)
Flame Rating FT1
Standards CSA C22.2 No. 48, Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)

3. Construction & Materials

  1. Conductor:

    • Copper Type: 14–2 AWG solid copper + 14–2 AWG copper ground.

    • Aluminum Type: 6–2 AWG AA-8000 ACM alloy + AL ground (grey).

  2. Insulation: PVC (color-coded per conductor).

  3. Inner Jacket: Nylon barrier (moisture resistance).

  4. Outer Jacket: PVC (flame-retardant FT1, heat/moisture-resistant).

  5. Configuration:

    • 2-conductor: Flat parallel ("parcel laid").

    • 3/4-conductor: Round laid.

4. Applications

  • Dry Locations: Exposed or concealed wiring (e.g., walls, attics).

  • Damp Locations: Concealed only (subject to CEC Section 4-008).

  • Exclusions: Wet locations, direct burial, or corrosive environments.

Installation Note: Store at >0°C for 24 hours prior to handling.

5. Technical Data Sheet

Size (AWG) Strands Insul. Thick (mm) Nylon Thick (mm) Ground Size (AWG) Jacket Thick (mm) OD (mm)
14/2 1 0.38 0.10 14 0.76 4.5×9.1
12/2 1 0.38 0.10 12 0.76 4.9×10.4
10/2 1 0.51 0.10 10 0.76 5.7×12.5
8/2 7 0.76 0.13 10 0.76 7.4×15.9
6/2 7 0.76 0.13 10 0.76 8.4×17.5
14/3 1 0.38 0.10 14 0.76 4.5×11.3
12/3 1 0.38 0.10 12 0.76 4.9×13.4
10/3 1 0.51 0.10 10 0.76 5.7×15.9
8/3 7 0.76 0.13 10 0.76 7.4×21.1
6/3 7 0.76 0.13 10 0.76 8.4×23.9

6. Compliance & Safety

  • CSA/UL Listed: Certified for Canadian and US markets.

  • Temperature Limits:

    • Conductor: ≤90°C (dry), ≤60°C (damp).

    • Ambient install: ≥-25°C (all), ≥-40°C (2-conductor with care).

  • Grounding: Copper ground (14–2 AWG), Aluminum ground (6–2 AWG).

7. Engineering Notes

  • Ampacity: Refer to CEC Table 2 or 4 based on application.

  • Bending Radius: ≥6× cable diameter.

  • Correction Factors: Apply per CEC Table 5A/B for ambient >30°C.