12-2C Solid Copper MC Tuff IG THHN/THWN Insulation Steel Interlocked Armored Cable

Allowable Ampacity for 12-2C Solid Copper MC Tuff IG THHN/THWN Insulation Steel Interlocked Armored Cable: 100 Amps

Applications:

This wiring solution is approved for use in commercial, industrial, and multi-residential branch circuits and feeder wiring that require isolated, redundant, or dedicated grounding conductors. It supports services for power, lighting, control, and signal circuits and can be installed in various settings, including exposed or concealed, fished, surface-mounted, embedded in plaster, or in environmental air-handling spaces. It is also suitable for open or messenger-supported aerial runs, dry locations, and hazardous environments, including Class I & II Div. 2 and Class III Div. 1 & 2 locations, as specified by NEC Articles 501, 502, 503, 530. Additionally, it is approved for use in Places of Assembly.

Also Known as:

AFC Cable, MC Cable, MCTuff Cable, Isolated Ground Cable, Interlocked Armor, MC Steel Cable, Galvanized Interlocking, Interlocking Steel Strip, MC Copper Cable, Aluminum Armor

Construction:

• Armor: Galvanized Interlocking Steel Strip (blue striped)
• Conductors: Solid/Stranded Copper (see below)
• Conductor Insulation: THHN/THWN (XHHW available by special order subject to lead time and minimum quantities)
• Assembly Covering: Polypropylene Tape
• Neutral Conductor: White
• Grounding: 2 conductors, one solid green, one green with a yellow stripe
• Maximum Voltage Rating: 600V
• Maximum Temperature Rating: 90°C (dry)

Features & Benefits:

• Ideal where isolated or dedicated grounding is required
• High strength, lightweight steel or aluminum armor
• Features 2 green grounds, 1 solid green, 1 with yellow stripe
• Blue or silver armor with additional green stripe for easy identification
• UL Classified for Through-Wall Penetrations
• MC TUFF IG is a traditional Type MC cable; the armor is not an equipment grounding means.
• Made in USA of US and/or imported materials

References & Ratings:

• UL 83, 1479, 1569, 1581, 2556, File Reference E80042
• NEC 230.43, 250.118, 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)
• UL Classified 1, 2, and 3 hours through (Fire) penetration product, R–14141
• Environmental air-handling Space Installation per NEC 300.22(C)
• Meets all applicable OSHA and HUD Requirements
• Made in USA of US and/or imported materials

Specification:

• AWG Size: 12
• Number of Conductors: 2
• Conductor Stranding: Solid
• Ground Size AWG: 12 (Green)
• Approx. Armor O.D: 0.530 Inch
• Weight 1000ft: 186 Lbs
• (Black / White) 250' Coil Code: 1705B42T80
• (Black / White) 1000' Reel Code: 1705B60T80
• (Blue / White) 250' Coil Code: 1705B42T85
• (Blue / White) 1000' Reel Code: 1705B60T85
• (Red / White) 250' Coil Code: 1705B42T84
• (Red / White) 1000' Reel Code: 1705B60T84