Product Information

Specification

Allowable Ampacity for 10-4C Solid Copper AC Lite Interlocked Galvanized THHN Insulation Aluminum Armored Cable 100 Amps

Armored cable, referred to as Type AC cable or BX Electrical Cable is one of the original styles of flexible conduit used as an alternative to pipe and wire installations. These cables are manufactured to the UL 4 standard. A 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) bare aluminum bond wire is used along with the armor as the ground path.

AC Cable can be used in a variety of applications per NEC Code. To see the full code references, view the list below.

Key differences between AC Cable (BX electrical cable) and other types of cable include the limitation on the number of phase conductors. AC Cable is restricted to four phase conductors in sizes ranging from 14 AWG to 1 AWG. Additionally, AC Cable features a paper wrap, whereas other cables typically use a polypropylene wrap or apply insulation directly over the conductors.

Applications:

Branch circuits and feeder wiring for commercial, industrial, and multi-residential applications, supporting power, lighting, control, and signal circuits. Suitable for exposed or concealed installations, surface-mounted setups, embedding in plaster finishes on brick or masonry (excluding wet or damp locations), fished or routed through air voids in masonry block or tile walls, under raised floors, above suspended ceilings, and other environmental air-handling spaces. Features durable galvanized aluminum armor for added protection.

Also Known as:

AFC Cable, AC Cable, AC Lite Cable, Interlocked Galvanized, Interlocked Armored, Interlocked Aluminum, Armored Cable, Aluminum Cable, Galvanized Interlocking, Aluminum Strip Cable, 120/208V Cable, 480Y/277V Cable

Construction:

• Armor: Interlocking Aluminum Strip (silver or black striped)
• Conductors: Solid Copper
• Conductor Insulation: THHN
• Conductor Insulation Covering: Moisture resistant Fire Retardant Paper Wrap
• Grounding: 16AWG integral Bond Wire/combination
• Neutral Conductor: White 120/208V
• Maximum Voltage Rating: 600V
• Maximum Temperature Rating: 90°C (Dry)

Features & Benefits:

• Interlocking galvanized
• Integral bond wire/armor equipment ground fault path
• UL classified for through-wall penetrations
• Aluminum armored cables are RoHS Compliant
• Made in USA of US and/or imported materials

References & Ratings:

• UL 4, 83, 1479, 1581, 2556, File Reference E7330
• NEC 250.118(8), 300.22(C), 392, 320, 645
• Federal Specification A-A–59544 (formerly J-C–30B)
• Cable Tray Rated, install per NEC
• UL Classified 1, 2, and 3 hour through (Fire) penetration product, R–14141
• Environmental Air-Handling Space Installation per NEC 300.22(C)
• Meets all applicable OSHA and HUD Requirements
• Aluminum armored cables are RoHS Compliant
• Made in USA of US and/or imported materials

Specification:

• Phase AWG Size: 10
• Number of Conductors: 4
• Armor MIN. O.D: 0.653 Inch
• Weight 1000ft: 232 Lbs
• (Black / Red / Blue / White) 250' Coil Code: 2709-42-00
• (Black / Red / Blue / White) 1000' Reel Code: 2709-60-00

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