Product Information

Specification

Allowable Ampacity for 3-3C Stranded Copper Metal Clad UL Galvanized Steel THHN/THWN Insulation Interlocked Armored Cable: 100 Amps

Applications:

Suitable for use in commercial, industrial, and multi-residential settings as branch circuits and feeder wiring for power, lighting, control, and signal circuits. It can be installed in both exposed and concealed locations, as well as fished, surface mounted, or embedded in plaster. It is also suitable for use in environmental air-handling spaces, open or messenger supported aerial runs, and dry locations. Additionally, it meets safety standards for hazardous locations, including Class I & II Div. 2 and Class III, Div. 1 & 2 (as outlined in NEC Articles 501, 502, 503, and 530), as well as Places of Assembly and applications with high EMI shielding requirements.

Also Known as:

AFC Cable, Steel Strip Cable, MC Steel Cable, Galvanized Cable, Metal Clad Cable, MC Cable, Interlocking Armor Cable, Galvanized Steel

Construction:

• Armor: Galvanized Interlocking Steel Strip
• Conductors: Stranded Copper
• Conductor Insulation: THHN/THWN
• Assembly Covering: Polypropylene Tape
• Neutral Conductor: White 
• Grounding: One grounding means – may be insulated or bare
• Maximum Voltage Rating: 600V
• Maximum Temperature Rating: 90°C (dry)

Features & Benefits:

• Galvanized interlocking steel armor
• May be used with set-screw connectors UL listed for use with MC Cable
• Superior EMI shielding versus aluminum armor
• UL Classified for Through-Wall Penetrations
• Type MC Steel Metal Clad Cable is a traditional Type MC cable containing one or more copper grounding conductors; the armor is not an equipment grounding means.

References & Ratings:

• UL 83, 1479, 1569, 1581, 2556, File Reference E80042
• NEC 230.43, 300.22(C), 392, 396, 330, 501, 502, 503, 530, 504, 505, 518, 520, 530, 645
• Cable Tray Rated, install per NEC
• Federal Specification A-A–59544 (formerly J-C–30B)
• Meets all applicable OSHA and HUD Requirements
• UL Classified 1, 2, and 3 hour through (Fire) penetration product, R–14141
• Environmental Air-Handling Space Installation per NEC 300.22(C)
• Made in USA of US and/or imported materials

Specification:

• Size AWG: 3
• Number of Conductors: 3
• Ground Size AWG: 6 Stranded
• Approx. Armor O.D: 1.025 Inch
• Weight 1000ft: 1070 Lbs
• 100' Coil Code: 1728-30-00
• 500' Reel Code: 1728-45-00

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