SPEC 60370

Armorlite® Type MC XHHW-2 PVC Jacketed Aluminum Conductor Feeder Cable 277/480V Colors

Aluminum XHHW-2 Insulated Singles with 8000 series Triple E™ Aluminum Alloy. Bare AlumaFlex™ Aluminum Alloy Grounding Conductor. UL Listed. 600 Volts. Rated VW-1. Lightweight Aluminum Interlocked Armor. Overall PVC Jacket. Sunlight Resistant.

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B801
  2. Insulation:All phases are insulated with Cross Linked Polyethylene XLPE Type XHHW-2
  3. Ground:Bare aluminum 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(E)
  • Class I Div. 2, Class II Div 2, & Class III Div. 1 Hazardous Locations.
  • Type XHHW-2 rated 90ºC Dry/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

  • Color Code
  • 3/C: Brown, Orange, Yellow
  • 4/C: Brown, Orange, Yellow, Gray
  • Specifications:

  • ASTM B800 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire
  • ASTM B801 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy
  • UL 44 Thermoset-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:

    {SQFTG} SOUTHWIRE {UL} 4/C XX AWG COMPACT AL. --- {ALUMAFLEX}® AA8176 XHHW-2 CDRS GW 1 X X AWG AL TYPE MC FOR USE IN CABLE TRAYS 600V/1000V
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeConductor NumberColorDiameter Over ConductorConductor StrandingInsulation ThicknessGround SizeDiameter Over ArmorJacket ThicknessApprox. ODOverall Weight
    AWG/KcmilinchmilsNo. x AWGinchmilinchlbs/1000ft
    67818814BN/OE/YW/GY0.2988551x41.338501.438785
    6781911/04BN/OE/YW/GY0.33610551x41.309501.409871
    6781783/04BN/OE/YW/GY0.42216551x41.619651.7511310
    6781952504BN/OE/YW/GY0.52022651x11.887652.0191791
    6781983004BN/OE/YW/GY0.56935651x12.007652.1392048
    6746543503BN/OE/YW0.61535651x2/01.938652.0701884
    6782023504BN/OE/YW/GY0.61535651x1/02.118652.2502312
    6776725003BN/OE/YW0.73535651x3/0 GG C2.480802.6463078
    6657046003BN/OE/YW0.81241801x350 GG2.616752.7733359
    6776766004BN/OE/YW/GY0.81241801x600 GG C3.088853.2665717
    6774837504BN/OE/YW/GY0.90858801x3002.978803.1444730
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    * Strand count meets minimum number per ASTM
    * Note: GG = Green insulated ground
    * Note: GG Cu = Green insulated ground copper
    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
    1410.116060.2110.2540.046688092
    1/049.920270.1680.2010.0448096108
    3/0412.332210.1050.1260.042104124140
    250414.148000.0710.0860.041136164184
    300415.057600.0590.0710.041156184208
    350314.563000.0500.0620.040210250280
    350415.867200.0500.0620.040168200224
    500318.590000.0350.0440.039260310350
    600319.4108000.0290.0370.039285340385
    600422.9115200.0290.0370.039228272308
    750422.0144000.0240.0310.038256308348
    * 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: 1.000.015

    Updated On: March 6, 2024, 6:10 p.m. UTC