SPEC 60375
Armorlite® Type MC XHHW-2 Aluminum Conductor Feeder Cable. Rated 600 or 1000 Volts. Silicone Free
Aluminum XHHW-2 Insulated Singles with 8000 series Triple E™ Aluminum Alloy. Bare AlumaFlex™ Aluminum Alloy Grounding Conductor. UL Listed. 600 or 1000 Volts. Rated VW-1. Lightweight Aluminum Interlocked Armor.
Construction:
- Conductor:Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B801
- Insulation:All phases are insulated with Cross Linked Polyethylene XLPE Type XHHW-2
- Ground:Bare 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Binder tape with print legend wrapped around assembly.
- Type XHHW-2 rated 90ºC Wet and Dry
- Per NEC (330.10), unjacketed MC cable can be used in dry location
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Binder tape with print legend wrapped around assembly.
- Type XHHW-2 rated 90ºC Wet and Dry
- Per NEC (330.10), unjacketed MC cable can be used in dry location
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:
E96627 {UL} TYPE MC AWG XX XHHW-2 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 | ||||
| 890092◊ | 6 | 3 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.169 | 7 | 45 | 1x6 | 0.844 | 244 |
| 600742◊ | 4 | 3 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.212 | 7 | 45 | 1x6 | 0.956 | 314 |
| 557199◊ | 2 | 3 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.268 | 6 | 45 | 1x4 | 1.082 | 417 |
| 558064◊ | 1 | 3 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.298 | 8 | 55 | 1x4 | 1.101 | 490 |
| 641793◊ | 1/0 | 3 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.336 | 10 | 55 | 1x4 | 1.154 | 569 |
| 641798◊ | 3/0 | 3 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.422 | 15 | 55 | 1x4 | 1.311 | 786 |
| 641800◊ | 4/0 | 3 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.474 | 19 | 55 | 1x2 | 1.538 | 1037 |
| 641802◊ | 250 | 3 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.520 | 22 | 65 | 1x2 | 1.656 | 1203 |
| 641805◊ | 300 | 3 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.569 | 35 | 65 | 1x2 | 1.747 | 1377 |
| 641807◊ | 350 | 3 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.615 | 35 | 65 | 1x2 | 1.830 | 1549 |
| 643393◊ | 400 | 3 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.659 | 35 | 65 | 1x1 | 1.926 | 1738 |
| 643396◊ | 500 | 3 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.735 | 35 | 65 | 1x1 | 2.066 | 2072 |
| 643398◊ | 750 | 3 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.908 | 58 | 80 | 1x1/0 | 2.454 | 2996 |
| 611203◊ | 6 | 4 | BK,BK/RD,BK/BE,BK/WE | 0.169 | 7 | 45 | 1x6 | 0.925 | 295 |
| 608364◊ | 4 | 4 | BK,BK/RD,BK/BE,BK/WE | 0.212 | 7 | 45 | 1x6 | 1.036 | 382 |
| 557249◊ | 2 | 4 | BK,BK/RD,BK/BE,BK/WE | 0.268 | 6 | 45 | 1x4 | 1.184 | 530 |
| 559963◊ | 1 | 4 | BK,BK/RD,BK/BE,BK/WE | 0.298 | 8 | 55 | 1x4 | 1.322 | 646 |
| 641724◊ | 2/0 | 4 | BK,BK/RD,BK/BE,BK/WE | 0.376 | 12 | 55 | 1x4 | 1.382 | 874 |
| 641730◊ | 3/0 | 4 | BK,BK/RD,BK/BE,BK/WE | 0.422 | 15 | 55 | 1x4 | 1.584 | 1112 |
| 641736◊ | 4/0 | 4 | BK,BK/RD,BK/BE,BK/WE | 0.474 | 19 | 55 | 1x2 | 1.726 | 1356 |
| 641743◊ | 250 | 4 | BK,BK/RD,BK/BE,BK/WE | 0.520 | 22 | 65 | 1x1 | 1.883 | 1600 |
| 641750◊ | 300 | 4 | BK,BK/RD,BK/BE,BK/WE | 0.569 | 35 | 65 | 1x1 | 1.991 | 1840 |
| 641757◊ | 350 | 4 | BK,BK/RD,BK/BE,BK/WE | 0.615 | 35 | 65 | 1x1/0 | 2.110 | 2091 |
| 641764◊ | 400 | 4 | BK,BK/RD,BK/BE,BK/WE | 0.659 | 35 | 65 | 1x1/0 | 2.203 | 2332 |
| 641770◊ | 500 | 4 | BK,BK/RD,BK/BE,BK/WE | 0.735 | 35 | 65 | 1x2/0 | 2.391 | 2805 |
| 641776◊ | 750 | 4 | BK,BK/RD,BK/BE,BK/WE | 0.908 | 58 | 80 | 1x3/0 | 2.853 | 4096 |
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
GG - Green Ground
GG - 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 | |
| 6 | 3 | 5.9 | 472 | 0.674 | 0.812 | 0.051 | 50 | 55 |
| 4 | 3 | 6.7 | 751 | 0.424 | 0.510 | 0.048 | 65 | 75 |
| 2 | 3 | 7.6 | 1194 | 0.267 | 0.321 | 0.045 | 90 | 100 |
| 1 | 3 | 7.7 | 1506 | 0.211 | 0.254 | 0.046 | 100 | 115 |
| 1/0 | 3 | 8.1 | 1900 | 0.168 | 0.201 | 0.044 | 120 | 135 |
| 3/0 | 3 | 9.2 | 3020 | 0.105 | 0.126 | 0.042 | 155 | 175 |
| 4/0 | 3 | 10.8 | 3808 | 0.084 | 0.100 | 0.041 | 180 | 205 |
| 250 | 3 | 11.6 | 4500 | 0.071 | 0.086 | 0.041 | 205 | 230 |
| 300 | 3 | 12.2 | 5400 | 0.059 | 0.071 | 0.041 | 230 | 260 |
| 350 | 3 | 12.8 | 6300 | 0.050 | 0.062 | 0.040 | 250 | 280 |
| 400 | 3 | 13.5 | 7200 | 0.044 | 0.054 | 0.040 | 270 | 305 |
| 500 | 3 | 14.5 | 9000 | 0.035 | 0.044 | 0.039 | 310 | 350 |
| 750 | 3 | 17.2 | 13500 | 0.024 | 0.031 | 0.038 | 385 | 435 |
| 6 | 4 | 6.5 | 503 | 0.674 | 0.812 | 0.051 | 40 | 44 |
| 4 | 4 | 7.3 | 801 | 0.424 | 0.510 | 0.048 | 52 | 60 |
| 2 | 4 | 8.3 | 1274 | 0.267 | 0.321 | 0.045 | 72 | 80 |
| 1 | 4 | 9.3 | 1606 | 0.211 | 0.254 | 0.046 | 80 | 92 |
| 2/0 | 4 | 9.7 | 2555 | 0.133 | 0.160 | 0.043 | 108 | 120 |
| 3/0 | 4 | 11.1 | 3221 | 0.105 | 0.126 | 0.042 | 124 | 140 |
| 4/0 | 4 | 12.1 | 4062 | 0.084 | 0.100 | 0.041 | 144 | 164 |
| 250 | 4 | 13.2 | 4800 | 0.071 | 0.086 | 0.041 | 164 | 184 |
| 300 | 4 | 13.9 | 5760 | 0.059 | 0.071 | 0.041 | 184 | 208 |
| 350 | 4 | 14.8 | 6720 | 0.050 | 0.062 | 0.040 | 200 | 224 |
| 400 | 4 | 15.4 | 7680 | 0.044 | 0.054 | 0.040 | 216 | 244 |
| 500 | 4 | 16.7 | 9600 | 0.035 | 0.044 | 0.039 | 248 | 280 |
| 750 | 4 | 20.0 | 14400 | 0.024 | 0.031 | 0.038 | 308 | 348 |
* 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: 1.000.005
Updated On: Nov. 12, 2024, 11:31 p.m. UTC
