SPEC 60366
Armorlite® Type MC THHN/THWN Aluminum Conductor Feeder Cable with Green Insulated Ground 277/480V Colors
Aluminum THHN/THWN-2 Insulated Singles with 8000 series Triple E™ Aluminum Alloy. Green Insulated AlumaFlex™ Aluminum Alloy Grounding Conductor. UL Listed. 600 Volts. Rated VW-1. Lightweight Aluminum Interlocked Armor.
Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B801or ASTM B836
- Insulation:All phases are insulated with Polyvinyl Chloride with Nylon Sheath Type THHN/THWN
- Ground:Green Insulated aluminum 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.
- Fished or embedded in plaster.
- Concealed or exposed installations.
- Suitable for power and lighting circuits.
- Places of Assembly per NEC 518.4 and theaters per NEC 520.5.
- Environmental air-handling spaces per NEC 300.22 (C).
- 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 THHN/THWN rated 90ºC Dry/ 75ºC Wet
- Anti-short bushings are not required for use with MC cable per NEC and UL
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
- Feeder and service power distribution in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings.
- Fished or embedded in plaster.
- Concealed or exposed installations.
- Suitable for power and lighting circuits.
- Places of Assembly per NEC 518.4 and theaters per NEC 520.5.
- Environmental air-handling spaces per NEC 300.22 (C).
- 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 THHN/THWN rated 90ºC Dry/ 75ºC Wet
- Anti-short bushings are not required for use with MC cable per NEC and UL
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:
Sample Print Legend:
E96627 {UL} TYPE MC AWG XX THHN OR THWN CDRS FOR USE IN CABLE TRAYS 600 VOLTS
Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
| Stock Number | Cond. Size | Conductor Number | Color | Diameter Over Conductor | Conductor Stranding | Insulation Thickness | Ground Size | Diameter Over Armor | Overall Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWG/Kcmil | inch | mils | No. x AWG | inch | lbs/1000ft | ||||
| 672216 | 400 | 3 | BN,OE,YW,GN | 0.659 | 35 | 70 | 1x3/0 | 2.190 | 1988 |
| 586227 | 500 | 3 | BN,OE,YW,GN | 0.735 | 35 | 70 | 1x2/0 | 2.238 | 2276 |
| 675737 | 500 | 3 | BN,OE,YW,GN | 0.735 | 34 | 70 | 1x350 | 2.568 | 2596 |
| 668399 | 500 | 3 | BN,OE,YW,GN | 0.735 | 34 | 70 | 1x3/0 | 2.253 | 2316 |
| 677671 | 500 | 3 | BN,OE,YW,GN | 0.789 | 37 | 65 | 1x3/0 CU | 2.481 | 2686 |
| 586488 | 600 | 3 | BN,OE,YW,GN | 0.812 | 41 | 80 | 1x400 | 2.662 | 2916 |
| 674843 | 600 | 3 | BN,OE,YW GN | 0.812 | 41 | 80 | 1x3/0 | 2.448 | 2753 |
| 586489 | 600 | 3 | BN,OE,YW,GN | 0.812 | 41 | 80 | 1x350 | 2.538 | 3046 |
| 139015 | 250 | 4 | BN,OE,YW,GY,GN | 0.520 | 22 | 70 | 1x2 | 1.916 | 1713 |
| 674647 | 350 | 4 | BN,OE,YW,GY,GN | 0.616 | 35 | 70 | 1x2 | 2.163 | 2180 |
| 671779◊ | 500 | 4 | BN,OE,YW,GY,GN | 0.735 | 35 | 65 | 1x2/0 | 2.495 | 2861 |
| 590100 | 500 | 4 | BN,OE,YW,GY,GN | 0.735 | 34 | 70 | 1x2/0 | 2.552 | 2984 |
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
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 | |
| 400 | 3 | 15.3 | 7200 | 0.044 | 0.054 | 0.040 | 270 | 305 |
| 500 | 3 | 15.7 | 9000 | 0.035 | 0.044 | 0.039 | 310 | 350 |
| 500 | 3 | 18.0 | 9000 | 0.035 | 0.044 | 0.039 | 310 | 350 |
| 500 | 3 | 15.8 | 9000 | 0.035 | 0.044 | 0.039 | 310 | 350 |
| 500 | 3 | 17.4 | 9000 | 0.035 | 0.044 | 0.039 | 310 | 350 |
| 600 | 3 | 18.6 | 10800 | 0.029 | 0.037 | 0.039 | 340 | 385 |
| 600 | 3 | 17.1 | 10800 | 0.029 | 0.037 | 0.039 | 340 | 385 |
| 600 | 3 | 17.8 | 10800 | 0.029 | 0.037 | 0.039 | 340 | 385 |
| 250 | 4 | 13.4 | 4800 | 0.071 | 0.097 | 0.027 | 164 | 184 |
| 350 | 4 | 15.1 | 6720 | 0.051 | 0.069 | 0.026 | 200 | 224 |
| 500 | 4 | 17.5 | 9600 | 0.035 | 0.044 | 0.039 | 248 | 280 |
| 500 | 4 | 17.8 | 9600 | 0.035 | 0.044 | 0.039 | 248 | 280 |
* 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: 1.000.023
Updated On: Nov. 12, 2024, 11:29 p.m. UTC
