Product Information

Specification

Allowable Ampacity for 8-3C Stranded Copper AC Lite Interlocked Galvanized THHN Insulation Aluminum Armored Cable 100 Amps

Armored cable, commonly known as Type AC cable or BX electrical cable, is one of the original flexible conduit styles used as an alternative to traditional pipe and wire installations. Manufactured to the UL 4 standard, it features a 16 AWG bare aluminum bond wire that, together with the armor, serves as the grounding path. AC cable is suitable for various applications as specified by the NEC Code. Key differences between AC cable and other types include a limit of four phase conductors for sizes ranging from 14 AWG to 1 AWG, and the use of a paper wrap around conductors, whereas other cables typically use a polypropylene wrap or extrude insulation directly over the conductors.

Applications:

Branch circuits and feeder wiring for commercial, industrial, and multi-residential applications, including services for power, lighting, control, and signal circuits. Suitable for exposed or concealed installations, surface mounting, embedding in plaster finishes on brick or other masonry (excluding wet or damp locations), fishing through or running in air voids of masonry block or tile walls, under raised floors, above suspended ceilings, and within environmental air-handling spaces. Features galvanized aluminum armor.

Also Known as:

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

Construction:

• Armor: Interlocking Aluminum Strip (silver or black striped)
• Conductors: Stranded Copper
• Conductor Insulation: THHN
• Conductor Insulation Covering: Moisture resistant Fire Retardant Paper Wrap
• Grounding: 16AWG integral Bond Wire/combination
• Neutral Conductor: Grey 480Y/277V
• Maximum Temperature Rating: 90°C (Dry)
• Maximum Voltage Rating: 600V

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)
• Meets all applicable OSHA and HUD Requirements
• 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)
• Aluminum armored cables are RoHS Compliant

Specification:

• Phase AWG Size: 8
• Number of Conductors: 3
• Armor MIN. O.D: 0.789 Inch
• Weight 1000ft: 285 Lbs
• (Red / White) 200' Coil Code: 2716-40-00
• (Red / White) 500' Reel Code: 2716-45-00

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