Product Information

Specification

Allowable Ampacity for 12-4C Stranded Copper MC Tuff Lightweight Steel THHN Insulation Blue Striped Interlocked Armored Cable: 100 Amps

Lightweight Steel Metal Clad Cable High Strength, Lightweight Galvanized Steel Armor featuring ColorSpec.

Applications:

Designed for commercial, industrial, and multi-residential applications, this solution is ideal for branch circuits and feeder wiring, supporting power, lighting, control, and signal circuits. It is versatile enough for exposed or concealed installations, including fished, surface-mounted, embedded in plaster, environmental air-handling spaces, open or messenger-supported aerial runs, and dry locations. Additionally, it meets NEC standards for hazardous locations, including Class I & II, Division 2, and Class III, Divisions 1 & 2 (per NEC Articles 501, 502, 503, and 530), as well as Places of Assembly. Engineered for applications requiring superior EMI shielding, this product delivers reliable performance and durability in demanding environments.

Also Known as:

AFC Cable, MC Cable, MC Lite Cable, MC Tuff Cable, MC Armored, Interlocking Armored, Galvanized Steel Cable, MC 120/208V, Metal Clad Cable

Construction:

• Armor: Galvanized Interlocking Steel Strip (blue striped)
• Conductors: Solid/Stranded Copper
• Conductor Insulation: Type THHN with protective polypropylene covering on each insulated conductor (no messy assembly tape)
• Neutral Conductor: White 120/208V – Grey 277/480V
• Grounding: One grounding means – Insulated green grounding conductor
• Maximum Voltage Rating: 600V Voltage Rating
• Maximum Temperature Rating: 90°C (dry) Rating

Features & Benefits:

• High strength, lightweight interlocking steel armor
• Blue armor for easy identification
• May be used with set-screw connectors UL listed for use with MC Cable
• Superior EMI shielding versus aluminum armor
• UL Classified for Through-Wall Penetrations
• MC TUFF is a traditional Type MC cable containing one or more copper grounding conductors; the armor is not an equipment grounding means.
• Made in USA of US and/or imported materials

References & Ratings:

• UL 1569, UL 83, UL 1479, UL 1581, UL 2556, E80042
• Federal spec A-A–59544 (formerly J-C–30B)
• NEC 210.4(B), 250.118(1), 330, 300.22(C), 230.43, 250.118, 392, 396, 503, 530, 518, 530, 645
• May be surface mounted, fished and/or embedded in plaster
• UL Classified 1, 2, and 3 hour through (Fire) penetration product, R–14141
• NEC 300.22(C) Environmental Air Handling Spaces
• Cable Tray Rated, install per NEC
• Meets all OSHA and HUD requirements
• Patent Pending
• Made in USA of US and/or imported materials

Specification:

• AWG Size: 12
• Number of Conductors: 4
• Conductor Stranding: Stranded
• Ground Size AWG: 12 (Green)
• Approx. Armor O.D: 0.565 Inch
• Weight 1000ft: 225 Lbs
• (Black / Red / Blue / White) 250' Coil Code: 1760B42T00
• (Black / Red / Blue / White) 1000' Reel Code: 1760B60T00

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