SPEC 60297
Armorlite® Type MC THHN/THWN Copper Conductor Feeder Cable 120/208V Colors. Silicone Free
Copper THHN/THWN-2 Insulated Singles. Green Insulated Copper Grounding Conductor. UL Listed. 600 Volts. Rated VW-1. Lightweight Aluminum Interlocked Armor.

Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compressed stranded copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
- Insulation:All phases are insulated with Polyvinyl Chloride with Nylon Sheath Type THHN/THWN
- Ground: Green insulated copper ground
- Filler:Fillers as needed
- Binder:Mylar tape
- Armor:Aluminum Interlocked Armor
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
- 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:
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 Number | Cond. Size | Conductor Number | Color | Diameter Over Conductor | Conductor Stranding | Insulation Thickness | Ground Size | Diameter Over Armor | Copper Weight | Overall Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | inch | mils | No. x AWG | inch | lbs/1000ft | lbs/1000ft | ||||
| 646835 | 1/0 | 4 | BK,RD,BE,WE,GN,GN/YW | 0.361 | 19 | 60 | 2x3 | 1.677 | 1810 | 2377 |
| 561034 | 4/0 | 4 | 1-BK,2-RD,3-BE,WE | 0.512 | 19 | 60 | 1x2 | 1.797 | 2846 | 3424 |
| 677338 | 4/0 | 5 | BK,RD,BE,WE,WE/BK,GN | 0.512 | 19 | 60 | 1x4 | 1.961 | 3429 | 4126 |
| 457769 | 250 | 3 | 1-BK,2-RD,3-WE,GN | 0.558 | 37 | 70 | 1x2/0 | 1.866 | 2753 | 3346 |
| 457767 | 250 | 3 | 1-BK,2-RD,WE,GN | 0.558 | 37 | 70 | 1x4 | 1.769 | 2469 | 3013 |
| 565545 | 250 | 5 | BK,RD,BE,WE,WE,GN | 0.558 | 37 | 70 | 1x4 | 2.136 | 4028 | 4798 |
| 643257 | 350 | 4 | BK,BK,RD,RD,GN | 0.661 | 37 | 70 | 1x1 | 2.283 | 4627 | 5500 |
| 597897 | 350 | 4 | BK,BK,RD,RD | 0.661 | 37 | 70 | 1x2/0 | 2.264 | 4781 | 5606 |
| 599144 | 350 | 4 | BK,BK,RD,RD,GN | 0.661 | 37 | 70 | 1x2/0 | 2.324 | 4781 | 5673 |
| 457821 | 500 | 3 | 1-BK,2-RD,WE,GN | 0.789 | 37 | 70 | 1x2 | 2.253 | 4884 | 5589 |
| 457819 | 500 | 3 | BN,OE,YW,GN | 0.789 | 37 | 70 | 1x2 | 2.253 | 4884 | 5595 |
| 578817 | 600 | 4 | BK,RD,BE,WE,GN | 0.865 | 61 | 80 | 1x2 | 2.716 | 7691 | 8702 |
| 678447 | 600 | 4 | BK,RD,BE,WE,GN | 0.865 | 61 | 80 | 1x600 | 3.003 | 9355 | 11034 |
| 643537◊ | 250 | 4 | BK,RD,BE,WE | 0.558 | 37 | 70 | 1x2 | 1.954 | 3325 | 3994 |
| 456840 | 350 | 4 | 1-BK,2-RD,3-BE,WE,GN | 0.661 | 37 | 70 | 1x3 | 2.194 | 4530 | 5321 |
| 457837 | 500 | 4 | BK,RD,BE,WE,GN | 0.789 | 37 | 70 | 1x2/0 | 2.556 | 6652 | 7572 |
| 457839 | 500 | 4 | BK,RD,BE,WE,GN | 0.789 | 37 | 70 | 1x4/0 | 2.601 | 6896 | 7831 |
| 457835 | 500 | 4 | 1-BK,2-RD,3-BE,WE,GN | 0.789 | 37 | 70 | 1x2 | 2.486 | 6444 | 7324 |
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 green ground.
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 75°C | Allowable Ampacity Raceway 90°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | Inches | Lbs | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Ω/1000ft | Amp | Amp | |
| 1/0 | 4 | 11.7 | 2703 | 0.102 | 0.122 | 0.044 | 120 | 136 |
| 4/0 | 4 | 12.6 | 5416 | 0.051 | 0.062 | 0.041 | 184 | 208 |
| 4/0 | 5 | 13.7 | 6771 | 0.051 | 0.062 | 0.041 | 184 | 182 |
| 250 | 3 | 13.1 | 6000 | 0.043 | 0.053 | 0.041 | 255 | 290 |
| 250 | 3 | 12.4 | 6000 | 0.043 | 0.053 | 0.041 | 255 | 290 |
| 250 | 5 | 15 | 8000 | 0.043 | 0.053 | 0.041 | 204 | 203 |
| 350 | 4 | 16 | 11200 | 0.031 | 0.039 | 0.04 | 248 | 280 |
| 350 | 4 | 15.8 | 11200 | 0.031 | 0.039 | 0.04 | 248 | 280 |
| 350 | 4 | 16.3 | 11200 | 0.031 | 0.039 | 0.04 | 248 | 280 |
| 500 | 3 | 15.8 | 12000 | 0.022 | 0.029 | 0.039 | 380 | 430 |
| 500 | 3 | 15.8 | 12000 | 0.022 | 0.029 | 0.039 | 380 | 430 |
| 600 | 4 | 19 | 19200 | 0.018 | 0.025 | 0.039 | 336 | 380 |
| 600 | 4 | 22.2 | 19200 | 0.018 | 0.025 | 0.039 | 336 | 380 |
| 250 | 4 | 13.7 | 6400 | 0.043 | 0.053 | 0.041 | 204 | 232 |
| 350 | 4 | 15.4 | 8960 | 0.031 | 0.039 | 0.04 | 248 | 280 |
| 500 | 4 | 17.9 | 12800 | 0.022 | 0.029 | 0.039 | 304 | 344 |
| 500 | 4 | 18.2 | 12800 | 0.022 | 0.029 | 0.039 | 304 | 344 |
| 500 | 4 | 17.4 | 12800 | 0.022 | 0.029 | 0.039 | 304 | 344 |
* 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.
* Ampacities have been adjusted for more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
Revision: 1.000.017
Updated On: June 20, 2025, 10:15 p.m. UTC


