12-3C Solid Copper MC Tuff IG THHN/THWN Insulation Steel Interlocked Armored Cable

Allowable Ampacity for 12-3C Solid Copper MC Tuff IG THHN/THWN Insulation Steel Interlocked Armored Cable: 100 Amps

Applications

Branch circuits and feeder wiring for commercial, industrial, and multi-residential applications approved for MC cable requiring isolated, redundant, or dedicated grounding conductors. Suitable for services such as power, lighting, control, and signal circuits in exposed or concealed installations, fished, surface-mounted, embedded in plaster, environmental air-handling spaces, open or messenger-supported aerial runs, and dry locations. Approved for use in hazardous locations classified as Class I & II, Div. 2, and Class III, Div. 1 & 2 (as per NEC Articles 501, 502, 503, and 530) and 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: 3
• Conductor Stranding: Solid
• Ground Size AWG: 12 (Green)
• Approx. Armor O.D: 0.565 Inch
• Weight 1000ft: 223 Lbs
• (Black / Red / White) 250' Coil Code: 1706B42T80
• (Black / Red / White) 1000' Reel Code: 1706B60T80