SPEC 60317

Armorlite® Type MC THHN/THWN PVC Jacketed Copper Conductor Feeder Cable. Silicone Free

Copper THHN/THWN Insulated Singles. Bare Copper Grounding Conductor. UL Listed. 600 Volts. Rated VW-1. Lightweight Aluminum Interlocked Armor. PVC Jacketed, Sunlight Resistant.

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compressed stranded copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  2. Insulation:All phases are insulated with Polyvinyl Chloride with Nylon Sheath Type THHN/THWN
  3. Ground: Bare copper ground
  4. Filler:Fillers as needed
  5. Binder:Mylar tape
  6. Armor:Aluminum Interlocked Armor
  7. Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) sunlight resistant, and corrosion resistant

Applications and Features:

Southwire Armorlite® Type MC Feeder Cable is suitable for use as follows:
  • Feeder and service power distribution in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings.
  • Where exposed to cinder fills, strong chlorides, caustic alkalis, or vapors of chlorine or of hydrochloric acids.
  • Fished or embedded in plaster.
  • Concealed or exposed installations.
  • Suitable for Wet Location per NEC 330.10(A)(11)
  • Places of Assembly per NEC 518.4 and theaters per NEC 520.5.
  • Installation in cable tray and approved raceways, or as aerial cable on a messenger.
  • Under raised floors for information technology equipment conductors and cables per NEC 645.5(D) & 645.5(D)(2)
  • Class I Div. 2, Class II Div 2, & Class III Div. 1 Hazardous Locations.
  • Type THHN/THWN rated 90ºC Dry/ 75ºC Wet

  • Southwire Armorlite® Type MC Feeder 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 330
  • Listed for use in UL 1, 2 and 3 Hour Through Penetration Firestop Systems
  • Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 83 Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1569 Metal-Clad Cables
  • UL 1479 Standard for Safety Fire Tests of Penetration Firestops
  • UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
  • 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:

    SOUTHWIRE {UL} E96627 X/C AWG XXX CU THHN OR THWN CDRS 600 VOLTS GW 1 X AWG X TYPE MC EZ-JKT FOR CT USE SUN. RES. 90 DEGREES C {YYYY} {SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARKS} SEQ FEET
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeConductor NumberDiameter Over ConductorConductor StrandingInsulation ThicknessGround SizeDiameter Over ArmorJacket ThicknessApprox. ODCopper WeightOverall Weight
    AWG/KcmilinchmilsNo. x AWGinchmilinchlbs/1000ftlbs/1000ft
    554293130.32219601x6 GG1.268551.3788641286
    5542882/030.40519601x61.339551.44913261783
    5551613/030.45619601x41.447501.54716992187
    5539894/030.51219601x41.639651.77121092752
    56419335030.66137701x3/02.242652.37437974727
    55566850030.78937701x22.260802.42648845876
    5542901/040.36119601x61.362501.46013991864
    5543842/040.40519601x61.573601.69317422371
    5542913/040.45619601x41.694601.97522232957
    5543314/040.51219601x41.795651.92727693548
    55494835040.66137701x32.242752.36245305514
    55576650040.78937701x22.499752.64964447568
    56420450040.78937701x1/02.495802.66165667802
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    Note: Conductor number = number of phase conductors. Does not include ground
    Note: GG = Green insulated ground
    Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
    Cond. SizeConductor NumberMin. Bend RadiusMax Pull TensionDC Resistance at 25°CAC Resistance at 75°CInductive Reactance @ 60HzAllowable Ampacity Raceway 60°CAllowable Ampacity Raceway 75°CAllowable Ampacity Raceway 90°C
    AWG/KcmilInchesLbsΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    139.620080.1280.1540.046110130145
    2/0310.131940.0810.0970.043145175195
    3/0310.840270.0640.0780.042165200225
    4/0312.450780.0510.0620.041195230260
    350316.684000.0310.0390.040260310350
    500317.0120000.0220.0290.039320380430
    1/0410.227030.1020.1220.044100120136
    2/0411.934070.0810.0970.043116140156
    3/0413.842950.0640.0780.042132160180
    4/0413.554160.0510.0620.041156184208
    350416.589600.0310.0390.040208248280
    500418.5128000.0220.0290.039256304344
    500418.6128000.0220.0290.039256304344
    * Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16. See NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
    * Ampacities have been adjusted for more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.

    Revision: 1.000.007

    Updated On: Dec. 11, 2023, 9:29 p.m. UTC