Product Information

Specification

Allowable Ampacity for 12/2C Stranded Copper MC Lite IG THHN/THWN Insulation Aluminum Interlocked Armored Cable: 100 Amps

Applications:

Commercial, industrial, and multi-residential branch circuits and feeder wiring approved for MC cable applications requiring isolated, redundant, or dedicated grounding conductors. Suitable for power, lighting, control, and signal circuits, it can be installed in exposed or concealed locations, fished through walls, surface-mounted, embedded in plaster, routed in environmental air-handling spaces, open or messenger-supported aerial runs, and dry locations. Approved for hazardous locations up to Class I & II, Div. 2, and Class III, Div. 1 & 2, as outlined in NEC Articles 501, 502, 503, and 530, as well as in Places of Assembly. The cable features MC Lite interlocking silver aluminum armor with an isolated ground for added performance and reliability.

Also Known as:

AFC Cable, 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
• Maximum Voltage Rating: 600V
• Maximum Temperature Rating: 90°C (dry)
• Neutral Conductor: White for 120/208V circuits
• Grounding: Two grounding means – 2 Insulated Green

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)
• 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
• Meets all applicable OSHA and HUD Requirements
• Made in USA of US and/or imported materials

Specification:

• AWG Size: 12
• Number of Conductors: 2
• Conductor Stranding: Stranded
• Ground Size AWG: 12 (Green, Green / Yellow)
• Approx. Armor O.D: 0.573 Inch
• Weight 1000ft: 140 Lbs
• (Black / White) 250' Coil Code: 2159S42-80
• (Black / White) 1000' Reel Code: 2159S-60-80

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