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. 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. XLPE insulated XHHW-2 conductors and insulated grounding conductor surrounded with aluminum armor (Metal Clad).
Specifications
Type MC cable with Type XHHW-2 conductors are manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest revisions of:
Color Code
Four Phase Conductors (4): Black, red, blue, white
Grounding Conductor (1): Green
Other colors and stripes available by special order.
For Special Order
Ampacity
To determine correct ampacity by conductor size, please consult the National Electric Code, latest edition.
Size
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N/A 4/0-4/0-4/0-4/0+2 |
Phase
|
N/A 4/0 |
Number
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N/A 4 |
Diameter
|
N/A 476 |
Thickness
|
N/A 55 |
Size
|
N/A 2 |
Diameter
|
N/A 268 |
Thickness
|
N/A 45 |
Cabling
|
N/A 1492 |
Overall
|
N/A 1816 |
AL
|
N/A 1134 |
Cable
|
N/A 1350 |