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SPEC 60390

Copper Riser MC™ Cable Type MC Cu Feeder THHN/THWN-2 Conductors

Copper THHN/THWN-2 Insulated Singles. Bare or Insulated Copper Grounding Conductor. UL Listed. 600 Volts. Binder Jacket for Continuous Conductor Support. Lightweight Aluminum Interlocked Armor.

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compressed soft drawn bare copper per ASTM B3 and B8 or combination unilay soft drawn bare copper per ASTM B3 and B787
  2. Insulation:All phases are insulated with Polyvinyl Chloride with Nylon Sheath Type THHN/THWN-2
  3. Ground:Bare or insulated copper ground
  4. Binder:Polypropylene binder tape
  5. Polymeric Binder:Polymeric binder sheath under armor for continuous conductor support
  6. Armor:Aluminum Interlocked Armor

Applications and Features:

Southwire Armorlite® Type MC Riser Feeder cable is suitable for use as follows:
- Riser cable, vertical applications
- Branch, feeder and service power distribution in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings.
- Fished or embedded in plaster.
- Concealed or exposed installations.
- Environmental air-handling spaces per NEC 300.22 (C).
- 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.
- Conductors are Type THHN/THWN-2 rated 90ºC Wet and Dry. Unjacketed MC cables are not rated for wet locations.

Southwire Armorlite® Type MC Riser 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
  • ASTM B787 19 Wire Combination Unilay-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
  • ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
  • RoHS-2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU)
  • 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} X/C XX AWG GW 1 X XX AWG CU TYPE MC THHN CDRS 600V {SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARKS} SEQ FEET
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeConductor NumberColorDiameter Over ConductorConductor StrandingInsulation ThicknessGround SizeDiameter Over ArmorCopper WeightOverall Weight
    AWG/KcmilinchmilsNo. x AWGinchlbs/1000ftlbs/1000ft
    587704◊3/03BK,RD,WE0.45619601x1/01.94418992647
    583932◊44BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.22619501x8 GG1.3265721008
    64055414BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.32219601x6 GG1.65811261782
    587705◊14BK,RD,BE,WE0.32219601x31.81812081932
    6405581/04BK,RD,BE,WE0.36019601x6 GG1.74813992103
    646808◊2/04BN,OE,YW,GY0.40619601x31.86318242579
    678001◊3/041,2,3,40.45419601x42.10122233081
    6725323/04BK,RD,BE,WE0.45619601x41.95322233035
    587710◊4/04BK,RD,BE,WE0.49819601x4/02.31832994236
    583433◊4/041-BK,2-RD,3-BE,WE0.49819601x42.22027693713
    677978◊25041,2,3,40.54237701x1/02.26834474416
    674326◊3504BN,OE,YW,GY,GN0.64137701x1 GG2.51846275781
    679715◊40041-ONE,2-TWO,3-THREE,4-FOUR,GN0.68537701x4/0 GG2.74356496985
    586733◊6004BK,RD,BE,WE0.84061801x22.99176919193
    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
    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 75°CAllowable Ampacity Raceway 90°C
    AWG/KcmilInchesLbsΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmp
    3/0313.640270.0640.0780.042200225
    449.310680.2580.3100.0486876
    1411.621420.1280.1540.046104116
    1412.721420.1280.1540.046104116
    1/0412.227030.1020.1330.044120136
    2/0413.034070.0810.0970.043140156
    3/0414.742950.0640.0780.042160180
    3/0413.742950.0640.0780.042160180
    4/0416.254160.0510.0620.041184208
    4/0415.554160.0510.0620.041184208
    250415.964000.0430.0530.041204232
    350417.689600.0310.0390.040248280
    400419.2102400.0270.0350.040268304
    600420.9153600.0180.0250.039336380
    * 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: 1.000.006

    Updated On: Nov. 12, 2024, 11:34 p.m. UTC