Name: Armorlite® Type AC THHN/THWN Intermediate Size Copper Conductor
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SPEC 60053

Armorlite® Type AC THHN/THWN Intermediate Size Copper Conductor

8 AWG through 2 AWG THHN/THWN Insulated Singles Wrapped in Moisture-Resistant, Flame-Retardant Paper. 16 AWG Aluminum Bond Wire. UL Listed. 600 Volts. Rated VW-1. Lightweight Aluminum Interlocked Armor.

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Construction:

Conductor:Solid copper per ASTM B3
Insulation:All phases are insulated with Polyvinyl Chloride with Nylon Sheath Type THHN/THWN
Bond Wire:Solid #16 AWG aluminum
Binder:Moisture-resistant, flame-retardant paper covering
Armor:Aluminum Interlocked Armor

Applications and Features:

Southwire Armorlite® Type AC Cable is suitable for use as follows:

Feeder power distribution in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings.

Fished or embedded in plaster.

Concealed or exposed installations.

Dry locations only.

Environmental air-handling spaces per NEC 300.22 (C).

Installation in cable tray and approved raceways.

Under raised floors for information technology equipment conductors and cables per NEC Article 645

Conductors are individually wrapped with a moisture-resistant, flame-retardant paper covering

Type THHN/THWN rated 90ºC Dry.

Anti-Short bushing are required

Southwire Armorlite® Type AC Cable - meets or exceeds the following requirements:

UL Online Product Guide Info - Metal-Clad Cable (PJAZ) ( www.ul.com )

Federal Specification A-A59544 (formerly J-C-30B)

NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), Article 320

Listed for use in UL 1, 2 and 3 Hour Through Penetration Firestop Systems

Specifications:

ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

UL 83 Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables

UL 4 Armored Cables

REACH/RoHS-2 (Chemical Limit) Compliant

Buy American: Compliant with Buy American Requirements, found in 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j); specify “Made in the USA Only!” when ordering to ensure your project receives American made products.

Sample Print Legend:

ALUMINUM CLAD CABLE WITH COPPER CDRS TYPE THHN OR THWN MAX VOLTAGE 600V, FOR USE IN CABLE TRAY90(D)C - WET OR DRY LOCATIONS GASOLINE & OIL RESISTANT CDRS LISTED FOR FIREWALL PENTRATION (GREEN INSULATED GROUND)

Table 1 – Weights and Measurements

Stock Number	Cond. Size	Conductor Number	Color	Diameter Over Conductor	Conductor Stranding	Insulation Thickness	Diameter Over Armor	Overall Weight
	AWG/Kcmil			inch		mils	inch	lbs/1000ft
890607^◊	8	2	BK/WE	0.143	19	35	0.790	243
890608^◊	8	3	BK/RD/WE	0.143	19	35	0.828	314
890690^◊	8	4	BK/RD/BE/WE	0.143	19	35	0.888	389
890691^◊	6	2	BK/WE	0.179	19	35	0.862	326
890692^◊	6	3	BK/RD/WE	0.179	19	35	0.905	432
890693^◊	4	4	BK/RD/BE/WE	0.179	19	50	0.975	542
890695^◊	4	3	BK/RD/WE	0.226	19	50	1.054	627
890696^◊	3	4	BK/RD/BE/WE	0.226	19	50	1.142	797
553275^◊	3	3	BK/RD/WE	0.254	19	50	1.115	748
553278^◊	3	4	BK/RD/BE/WE	0.254	19	50	1.209	956
890698^◊	2	3	BK/RD/WE	0.286	19	50	1.184	898
890699^◊	2	4	BK/RD/BE/WE	0.286	19	50	1.286	1154

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

Cond. Size	Conductor Number	Min. Bend Radius	Max Pull Tension	DC Resistance at 25°C	AC Resistance at 75°C	Inductive Reactance @ 60Hz	Allowable Ampacity Raceway 60°C	Allowable Ampacity Raceway 75°C	Allowable Ampacity Raceway 90°C
AWG/Kcmil		Inches	Lbs	Ω/1000ft	Ω/1000ft	Ω/1000ft	Amp	Amp	Amp
8	2	5.5	264	0.653	0.786	0.031	40	50	55
8	3	5.7	396	0.653	0.786	0.031	40	50	55
8	4	6.2	528	0.653	0.786	0.039	32	40	44
6	2	6.0	419	0.411	0.495	0.029	55	65	75
6	3	6.3	629	0.411	0.495	0.029	55	65	75
4	4	6.8	1335	0.258	0.310	0.032	56	68	76
4	3	7.3	1001	0.258	0.310	0.030	70	85	95
3	4	7.9	1683	0.205	0.246	0.035	68	80	92
3	3	7.8	1262	0.205	0.246	0.029	85	100	115
3	4	8.4	1683	0.205	0.246	0.037	68	80	92
2	3	8.2	1592	0.162	0.195	0.028	95	115	130
2	4	9.0	2123	0.162	0.195	0.036	76	92	104

*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.
*Ampacities have been adjusted for more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.

Revision: 1.000.002

Updated On: Aug. 21, 2023, 12:12 p.m. UTC