Woods 68580023 100' 12/2 MC Aluminum Cable for Professionals

The Southwire Armorlite Type MC Cable is a high-quality choice designed for various applications, showcasing 12-Gauge 2 Conductor specifications. It features a solid metal clad structure, constructed with aluminum armor and a green insulated ground wire. Notably lightweight, the aluminum interlocked armor makes it as much as 45% lighter than traditional steel MC Cable, offering significant advantages in ease of handling and installation.

This cable is rated to handle voltages up to 600 volts and includes copper power conductors insulated with THHN/THWN singles, which are jacketed in black and white. The green insulated grounding conductor also meets the THHN standard, ensuring compliance and reliability. The cable is available in sizes ranging from 14 AWG to 2 AWG and is rated VW-1 for high-performance applications.

Constructed using soft-drawn copper, the conductors within the Southwire Armorlite Type MC Cable are rated for a temperature of 90 degrees Celsius when dry. They are bundled together, with a binder tape around the assembly that displays necessary print legends for identification. The application of aluminum interlocking armor adds additional robustness, making this cable suitable for a diverse range of environments.

The Armorlite Type MC Cable is versatile for branch, feeder, and service power distribution and can be employed in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings. It is also appropriate for power, lighting, control, and signal circuits, whether fished or embedded in plaster. The cable is designed for both concealed and exposed installations, and it can be used in environmental air-handling spaces per NEC 300.22 C, as well as in assembly places as outlined in NEC 518.4 and theaters according to NEC 520.5.

Furthermore, the cable is suitable for installations in cable trays and approved raceways, as well as under raised floors for information technology equipment, complying with NEC 645.5D and 645.5D2 requirements. It is also rated for Class I Div. 2, Class II Div. 2, and Class III Div. 1 hazardous locations, making it a reliable solution even in demanding environments.

This MC cable not only meets but exceeds the standards set by various safety and performance regulations, including UL 83, UL 1569, UL 1685, and the Federal Specification A-A59544 (formerly J-C-30B). It has successfully passed the IEEE 1202 70,000 Btu/hr vertical cable tray flame test and is listed for use in UL 1, 2, and 3 Hour Through Penetration Firestop Systems.

Southwire offers a comprehensive range of copper and aluminum products for numerous applications, ensuring that customers can find precisely what they need. With up to a 50% reduction in installation costs compared to traditional pipe and wire, this cable facilitates cost-effective projects. Additionally, it is reverse wound on the reel to enhance ease of pulling and installation. According to NEC and UL standards, the use of anti-short bushings is not necessary for this MC cable, thereby simplifying the installation process further. Proudly made in the U.S.A., Southwire Armorlite Type MC Cable is indeed the perfect combination of performance and convenience.

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