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m / M in a NBN cable code

This symbol has more than one meaning in this system; which one applies depends on where it stands in the designation. The decoder tries each.

SymbolMeaningPart of the cable
mGlass Fibre Tape (Mica Tape)Tapes and water blocking
mFlat Type Seperable CableOther
MMedium Load / Insulation (500 V; 450/750 V In The 2011 Catalogue)Insulation compound

Source: Added or corrected since 2016 from this source: w3.cebeo.eu

Designations that use it

The same meaning in other coding systems

As recorded in the symbol tables: the same meaning, written with each system's own letters.

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