Product Information

Specification

Applications:

MC Lite IG THHN/THWN Insulation Aluminum Interlocked Armored Cable is suitable for a variety of applications including commercial, industrial, and multi-residential branch circuits and feeder wiring. This cable is approved for use in MC cable installations requiring isolated, redundant, or dedicated grounding conductors, and can be used for power, lighting, control, and signal circuits. It can be installed in various settings, such as exposed or concealed, fished, surface mounted, or embedded in plaster. In addition, it is suitable for use in environmental air-handling spaces, open or messenger supported aerial runs, and dry locations. This cable is also approved for use in hazardous locations, including those classified as Class I & II Div. 2 and Class III, Div. 1 & 2 (per NEC Articles 501, 502, 503, 530), as well as in Places of Assembly. Trust MC Lite® for your interlocking silver aluminum armored isolated ground cable needs.

Also Known as:

MC Cable, MC Lite Cable, MC Aluminum, MC Armored, Aluminum Strip, Interlocking Armored, Interlocking Aluminum, Isolated Ground Cable, Aluminum Cable, MC 120/208V Cable

Construction:

• Armor: Interlocking Aluminum Strip
• Conductors: Solid/Stranded Copper
• Conductor Insulation: THHN/THWN
• Assembly Covering: Polypropylene Tape
• Neutral Conductor: White for 120/208V circuits
• Grounding: Two grounding means – 2 Insulated Green
• 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 & MC Lite IG are traditional Type MC cables; the armor is not an equipment grounding means.
• Aluminum armored cables are RoHS Compliant
• Made in USA of US and/or imported materials

References & Ratings:

• UL 83, 1479, 1569, 1581, 2556, File Reference E80042
• NEC 230.43, 300.22(C), 392, 396, 330, 501, 502, 503, 530, 504, 505, 518, 520, 530, 645
• Federal Specification A-A–59544 (formerly J-C–30B)
• Meets all applicable OSHA and HUD Requirements
• May be surface mounted, fished, and/or embedded in plaster
• Cable Tray Rated, install per NEC
• UL Classified 1, 2, and 3 hours through (Fire) penetration product, R–14141
• Environmental air-handling Space Installation per NEC 300.22(C)
• RoHS Compliant

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