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.

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compact stranded 8000 series H14/H24 aluminum per ASTM B800 and B801 or compact round stranded 8000 series H14/H24 aluminum per ASTM B800 and B836
  2. Insulation:All phases are insulated with Polyvinyl Chloride with Nylon Sheath Type THHN/THWN
  3. Ground:Green insulated aluminum ground
  4. Filler:Fillers as needed
  5. Binder:Mylar tape
  6. 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
- 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:

  • ASTM B800 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire
  • ASTM B801 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy
  • ASTM B836 Compact Rounded Stranded Aluminum 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
  • RoHS Compliant Lead-Free, Silicone-Free, Halogen Free
  • 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:

    E96627 {UL} TYPE MC AWG XX THHN OR THWN CDRS FOR USE IN CABLE TRAYS 600 VOLTS
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeConductor NumberColorDiameter Over ConductorConductor StrandingInsulation ThicknessGround SizeDiameter Over ArmorOverall Weight
    AWG/KcmilinchmilsNo. x AWGinchlbs/1000ft
    58883014BN,OE,YW,GY0.2988501x41.292700
    56582714BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.2988501x41.345732
    6717151/03BN,OE,YW,GN0.33619601x41.250645
    5640302/04BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.37612601x41.541042
    6433363/03BN,OE,YW,GN0.42216601x41.469898
    6433404/03BN,OE,YW,GN0.47419601x21.6301130
    5892342503BN,OE,YW,GN0.5222701x1/01.7891395
    5933882503BN,OE,YW,GN0.5222701x21.7451335
    6406692504PK,PE,TN,GY,OE,GN0.5222601x11.961758
    5607412504BN,OE,YW,GY,0.5222701x1/01.9191725
    6407312503BN,OE,YW,GN0.52022701x11.7401340
    5832703003BN,OE,YW,GN0.56921701x21.8421521
    5994763503BN,OE,YW,GN0.61535701x3/02.0171834
    5936213503BN,OE,YW,GN0.61535701x1/01.9741756
    5750043503BN,OE,YW,0.61535701x21.9291665
    5932403504BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.61535701x1/02.192262
    5936194003BN,OE,YW,GN0.65935701x12.0391906
    6784684003BN,OE,YW,GN0.65935701x2/02.0771969
    6722164003BN,OE,YW,GN0.65935701x3/02.1901988
    6437574004BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.65935701x4/02.3532627
    6475084004BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.65935701x3/02.3282575
    5862275003BN,OE,YW,GN0.73535701x2/02.2082299
    6757375003BN,OE,YW,GN0.73534701x3502.5682596
    6794245003BN,OE,YW,GN0.73534701x4002.3742687
    5851355003BN,OE,YW,GN0.73534701x2502.3062510
    5627065003BN,OE,YW0.73534701x2/02.1882257
    6683995003BN,OE,YW,GN0.73534701x3/02.2532316
    6418325003BN,OE,YW,GN0.73535701x12.2102225
    5598705004BN,OE,YW,GY0.73534701x2502.4873050
    5864886003BN,OE,YW,GN0.81241801x4002.5263124
    6748436003BN,OE,YW GN0.81241801x3/02.4482753
    5864896003BN,OE,YW,GN0.81241801x3502.5383046
    5887706003BN,OE,YW,GN0.81241801x6002.6353356
    5980336003BN,OE,YW,GN0.81241801x4/02.4482823
    5978916003BN,OE,YW0.81241801x3502.4592941
    5890926004BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.81241801x6002.9124118
    4570007503BN,OE,YW0.90841801x6002.8333816
    6784107503BN,OE,YW,GN0.90853801x3/02.6213278
    5833117503BN,OE,YW,GN0.90853801x1/02.6083205
    6433347504BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.90853801x3/02.9264282
    6748931/04BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.33619601x41.370795
    1390192/04BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.37619601x41.510985
    4577712504BN,OE,YW,GY0.5222701x1/01.9781781
    1390152504BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.52022701x21.9161713
    5936022504BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.52022701x11.9901755
    4568423504PK,PE,TN,GY0.61535701x22.1462205
    6746473504BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.61635701x22.1632180
    4578114004BN,OE,YW,GY0.65935701x4002.4552864
    5932384004BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.65935701x12.2672428
    4578275004BN,OE,YW,GY0.73534701x4/02.5243042
    4578235004BN,OE,YW,GY0.73534701x2502.5563143
    4578335004BN,OE,YW,GY0.73534701x3502.6043261
    6748895004BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.73534701x3/02.5182945
    4578235004BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.73535701x2502.5602541
    4568796004BN,OE,YW,GY0.81241801x3002.7823753
    4568776004BN,OE,YW,GY0.81241801x3502.8053810
    5901005004BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.73534701x2/02.5522984
    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. 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
    14916060.2110.2540.046688092
    149.416060.2110.2540.046688092
    1/038.819000.1680.2010.044120135
    2/0410.825550.1330.160.043108120
    3/0310.330200.1050.1260.042155175
    4/038.819000.0840.1000.041180205
    250312.545000.0710.0860.041205230
    250312.245000.0710.0860.041205230
    250413.748000.0710.0860.041136164184
    250413.448000.0710.0860.041164184
    250312.245000.0710.0860.041205230
    300312.954000.0590.0710.04230260
    350314.163000.050.0620.04250280
    350313.863000.050.0620.04250280
    350313.563000.050.0620.04250280
    350415.384000.050.0620.04200224
    400314.372000.0440.0540.04270305
    400314.572000.0440.0540.04270305
    400315.372000.0440.0540.040270305
    400416.596000.0440.0540.04216244
    400416.396000.0440.0540.04216244
    500315.590000.0350.0440.039310350
    500318.090000.0350.0440.039310350
    500316.690000.0350.0440.039310350
    500316.190000.0350.0440.039310350
    500315.390000.0350.0440.039310350
    500315.890000.0350.0440.039310350
    500315.590000.0350.0440.039310350
    500417.4120000.0350.0440.039248280
    600317.7108000.0290.0370.039340385
    600317.1108000.0290.0370.039340385
    600317.8108000.0290.0370.039340385
    600318.4108000.0290.0370.039340385
    600317.1108000.0290.0370.039340385
    600317.2108000.0290.0370.039340385
    600420.4144000.0290.0370.039272308
    750319.8135000.0240.0310.038385435
    750318.3135000.0240.0310.038385435
    750318.3135000.0240.0310.038385435
    750420.5180000.0240.0310.038308348
    1/049.620270.1680.2010.04496108
    2/0410.623950.1330.1600.043108120
    250413.848000.0710.0860.041164184
    250413.448000.0710.0970.027164184
    250413.948000.0710.0860.041164184
    35041567200.050.0620.04200224
    350415.167200.0510.0690.026200224
    400417.276800.0440.0540.04216244
    400415.876800.0430.0580.034216244
    500417.796000.0350.0440.039248280
    500417.996000.0350.0440.039248280
    500418.296000.0350.0440.039248280
    500417.896000.0350.0440.039248280
    500417.996000.0350.0440.039248280
    600419.5115200.0290.0370.039272308
    600419.6115200.0290.0370.039272308
    500417.896000.0350.0440.039248280
    * 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: 1.000.027

    Updated On: Nov. 14, 2025, 1:34 a.m. UTC