Applications
Type MC Cable is primarily used for services, feeders, and branch circuits as specified in the 2011 National Electric Code. Type MC cable with Type XHHW-2 conductors may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C. Used for power and lighting indoors, exposed or concealed, in cable tray where identified for such use; in a raceway, or in dry locations and embedded in plaster or against other masonry. Voltage rating for XHHW-2 conductors is 600V.
Construction
Compact stranded AA-8000 series aluminum conductor material per ASTM B800, ASTM B801, ASTM B836, ASTM B901 (Single Input Wire), as applicable. XLPE insulated XHHW-2 conductors are twisted with a bare conductor. A binder tape is wrapped over the conductors with interlocked aluminum tape applied over the assembly. Rated 90°C wet or dry and is flame and sunlight resistant.
Specifications
Type MC cable with Type XHHW-2 conductors are manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest revisions of:
- UL 44 for Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
- UL 83 for Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables
- UL 1479 Standard for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops.
- UL Classified 1, 2, and 3 Hour Through-Penetration Firestop Systems.
- UL 1569 for Metal-Clad Cables.
- IEEE 1202 - Flame Testing of Cables for Use in Cable Tray, in Industrial and Commercial Occupancies (70,000 BTU/hr).
- ICEA T-29-520 - Vertical Cable Tray Flame Tests (210,000 Btu/hr).
- ICEA S-66-524 and requirements of the National Electric Code
- ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC 70) construction requirements
- Federal Specification J-C-30B
Color Code
Three Phase Conductors (3): Black, red, white
Ground Conductor (1): Bare
Other colors and stripes available by special order.
For Special Order
- The entire assembly can be covered with a PVC or CPE outer jacket (black or color). Jacketed MC Cable may be used in wet locations, either direct burial, in underground conduit, or overhead.
- Halogen free jackets are available upon request
- A black jacket (on individual conductors) with color stripes can be requested.
- Bare Ground conductor available upon request.
- For sizes not listed above please contact sales.
Ampacity
To determine correct ampacity by conductor size, please consult the National Electric Code, latest edition.
Items |
/Asset/MC 3C.png A12-03MC12 Type MC Three Conductor w/Ground Aluminum Armor XHHW-2 600V |
/Asset/MC 3C.png A10-03MC10 Type MC Three Conductor w/Ground Aluminum Armor XHHW-2 600V |
/Asset/MC 3C.png A8-03MC10 Type MC Three Conductor w/Ground Aluminum Armor XHHW-2 600V |
/Asset/MC 3C.png A8-03MC8 Type MC Three Conductor w/Ground Aluminum Armor XHHW-2 600V |
/Asset/MC 3C.png A6-03MC8 Type MC Three Conductor w/Ground Aluminum Armor XHHW-2 600V |
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Size of Cable |
N/A 12-12-12+12 | N/A 10-10-10+10 | N/A 8-8-8+10 | N/A 8-8-8+8 | N/A 6-6-6+8 | |||||
Phase Conductor Size 7mÊÓƵ/MCM |
N/A 12 | N/A 10 | N/A 8 | N/A 8 | N/A 6 | |||||
Number of Phase Conductors |
N/A 3 | |||||||||
Diameter of Conductor (mils) |
N/A 91 | N/A 116 | N/A 134 | N/A 134 | N/A 169 | |||||
Thickness of Conductor Insulation (mils) |
N/A 30 | N/A 30 | N/A 45 | N/A 45 | N/A 45 | |||||
Size of Ground Conductor 7mÊÓƵ/MCM |
N/A 12 | N/A 10 | N/A 10 | N/A 8 | N/A 8 | |||||
Diameter of Ground (mils) |
N/A 91 | N/A 116 | N/A 116 | N/A 134 | N/A 134 | |||||
Thickness of Ground Insulation (mils) |
N/A 30 | N/A 30 | N/A 30 | N/A 45 | N/A 45 | |||||
Cabling Diameter (mils) |
N/A 366 | N/A 425 | N/A 528 | N/A 543 | N/A 618 | |||||
Overall Diameter of Cable Over Armour (mils) |
N/A 640 | N/A 699 | N/A 801 | N/A 817 | N/A 892 | |||||
AL Weight (lb/mft) |
N/A 93 | N/A 116 | N/A 149 | N/A 157 | N/A 196 | |||||
Cable Weight (lb/mft) |
N/A 119 | N/A 147 | N/A 198 | N/A 212 | N/A 258 | |||||
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