Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Back Width:
- 12.192mm
- Etim:
- EC011855 Staple
- Inner Dimensions Inches:
- 6.4x5.3x4.69
- Inner Quantity:
- 500
- Leg Length:
- 6.35mm
- Outer Dimensions Inches:
- 11.8x9.8x7
- Outer Quantity:
- 2000
- Product Group:
- Cable Management & Identification
- Standards:
- 3313
- Unspsc:
- 39121705 Cable clamp and staple
- Weight Uom:
- 8.13 lbs. per 1000
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Cable Ties & Mounts
- Product Type:
- Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
- Product Details:
- Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
- Product Material:
- Steel
Thomas & Betts CIS-1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What exactly is the Thomas & Betts CIS-1 used for?
The CIS-1 is a steel staple for fastening nonmetallic sheathed cable (Romex type NM) to wood framing. It is classified as a staple in the ETIM data (EC011855 Staple) and under UNSPSC 39121705 for cable clamps and staples, so it is a driven fastener, not a cable or a screw-on clamp.
2) Can I use the CIS-1 to secure armored cable or conduit instead of Romex?
No. The CIS-1 is built for nonmetallic sheathed cable only. A 12.192 mm crown with 6.35 mm legs will not bridge AC/MC armor or any trade size of conduit, and metallic wiring methods need a one-hole or two-hole strap rather than a staple.
3) How many CIS-1 staples come in a box?
The CIS-1 packs 500 staples to an inner box and 2,000 to the outer carton. The inner carton measures 6.4 x 5.3 x 4.69 inches and the outer 11.8 x 9.8 x 7 inches, so a full carton is four inner boxes.
4) Is the Thomas & Betts CIS-1 a steel staple or an insulated plastic one?
Steel, bare metal construction. If a job calls for an insulated staple to protect the cable jacket, or a plastic-saddle staple for exposed work, the CIS-1 is not that part. Full dimensional and material detail is on the Thomas & Betts CIS-1 spec sheet.
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