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About:

The Loxarmor Bare Copper Shield XLPE Binder Tape Aluminum Interlocked Armor PVC MC Cable is a robust, shielded metal-clad cable designed for enhanced mechanical protection and electromagnetic interference shielding. It's typically used in commercial and industrial installations where durability and resistance to harsh conditions are required. This cable meets standards such as UL 1569 and NEC Article 330, ensuring compliance with safety and performance guidelines.

Also Known As:

• MC Cable with XLPE and Bare Copper Shield
• Aluminum Interlocked Armor Cable
• PVC Jacketed MC Cable

Application:

 Loxarmor power and control cables are recommended as an economical alternate to a wire in conduit system. They are designed specifically for use on feeders and branch circuits in power distribution systems. Loxarmor power cables may be installed in both exposed and concealed work, wet and dry locations, direct burial in the earth, or embedded in concrete. They may be installed on metal racks, troughs, in cable trays or secured to supports not greater that 6 feet apart. When used with approved terminators, Loxarmor may be used in Class I and II (Division 2) and Class III (Division 1 and 2) hazardous locations - NEC Articles 501, 502 and 503.

Standards:

• UL Standard 1569 for Metal-Clad Cables, ensuring the cable meets safety requirements for fire and electrical hazards.
• National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 330, which outlines the specific installation and use guidelines for metal-clad cables.
• Possibly meets IEEE standards for shielding and performance characteristics, depending on the specific construction of the cable.
• RoHS compliant, ensuring that the materials used in the cable are free from restricted hazardous substances.

Construction:

• Conductors: Uncoated soft copper per ASTM B-3. Sizes smaller than #8 are compress stranded per ASTM B-8. Sizes #8 and larger are compact stranded per ASTM B-496.
• Insulation: X-Olene per ICEA S-95-658/ NEMA WC-70 and UL 44. Listed UL Type XHHW-2. Meets MIL-DTL-1377H, section 4.8.4.1.2 cold bend at -66°C and ASTM D746 brittle point at -76°C.
• Conductor Identification: Base colors and tracers per ICEA S-73-532/NEMA WC-57.Sizes 8 AWG and larger, black with print number and color.
• Grounding Conductor: Bare, soft copper per ASTM B-3. Stranding per ICEA S-95-658/WC-57 and UL 1569 meets or exceeds requirements of NEC Table 250.122.
• Assembly: Per UL 1569 with binder tape overall.
• Loxarmor: Per ICEA S-95-658 NEMA WC-57, Section 4.5.7 and UL 1569.
• Jacket: When specified, black Okoseal (PVC) per UL 1569. Meets ASTM D746 brittle point at -40°C. UL Listed as Type MC cable

Features:

• Cable complies with UL 1569 for Type MC Metal-Clad Cable.
• Complete pre-packaged, factory-tested wiring system - color coded.
• Flame retardant - passes the vertical tray flame test requirements of IEEE 383-1974 and 1202, UL 1569 ICEA T29-520(210,000 BTU/hr.)
• Loxarmor cables are quality control inspected to meet or exceed applicable UL standards.
• 90°C continuous rating in wet or dry locations , 130°C emergency overload rating, 250°C short circuit rating.
• Lower installed cost compared to wire in conduit or EMT.
• Excellent compression and impact resistance.
• Easily re-routed in the event of system changes.
• UL Listed for cable tray use.
• UL Listed for direct burial.
• UL Listed sunlight resistant.

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