10-3C Solid Copper MC Tuff IG THHN/THWN Insulation Steel Interlocked Armored Cable

Allowable Ampacity for 10-3C Solid Copper MC Tuff IG THHN/THWN Insulation Steel Interlocked Armored Cable: 100 Amps

Applications:

Approved for MC cable requiring isolated, redundant, or dedicated grounding conductors, this wiring is suitable for commercial, industrial, and multi-residential branch circuits and feeder applications. It supports power, lighting, control, and signal circuits in various installations, including exposed or concealed spaces, fished or surface-mounted setups, embedded in plaster, environmental air-handling spaces, open or messenger-supported aerial runs, and dry locations. It is also approved for use in hazardous locations (Class I & II, Division 2, and Class III, Divisions 1 & 2) per NEC Articles 501, 502, 503, and 530, as well as in places of assembly.

Also Known as:

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
• Maximum Voltage Rating: 600V
• Grounding: 2 conductors, one solid green, one green with a yellow stripe
• Maximum Temperature Rating: 90°C (dry)
• Neutral Conductor: White

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
• UL Classified 1, 2, and 3 hours through (Fire) penetration product, R–14141
• Environmental air-handling Space Installation per NEC 300.22(C)
• Cable Tray Rated, install per NEC
• Federal Specification A-A–59544 (formerly J-C–30B)
• Meets all applicable OSHA and HUD Requirements
• Made in USA of US and/or imported materials

Specification:

• AWG Size: 10
• Number of Conductors: 3
• Conductor Stranding: Solid
• Ground Size AWG: 10 (Green)
• Approx. Armor O.D: 0.645 Inch
• Weight 1000ft: 313 Lbs
• (Black / Red / White) 250' Coil Code: 1709B42T80
• (Black / Red / White) 1000' Reel Code: 1709B60T80