Product Information

Specification

Allowable Ampacity for 6-3C Stranded Copper MC Lite® Metal Clad THHN/THWN Insulation 480Y/277V Aluminum Interlocked Armored Cable: 100 Amps

Applications:

This cable is ideal for commercial, industrial, and multi-residential applications, providing reliable branch circuits and feeder wiring for power, lighting, control, and signal circuits. It can be used in various settings, such as exposed or concealed, fished, surface mounted, embedded in plaster, and even in environmental air-handling spaces. Additionally, it can be installed in open or messenger-supported aerial runs, dry locations, and hazardous areas, including Class I & II Div. 2 and Class III, Div. 1 & 2 (according to NEC Articles 501, 502, 503, 530), and in Places of Assembly. Its aluminum interlocking armor adds an extra layer of protection to ensure safety and durability.

Also Known as:

MC Cable, MC Steel Cable, MC-Plus Lite, Metal Clad Cable, Interlocking Armor Cable, Aluminum Armored Cable, Interlocking Aluminum Strip, MC Lite Cable, 480Y/277V 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, Grey for 480Y/277V circuits
• Grounding: One grounding means – Insulated Green Grounding Conductor
• Maximum Voltage Rating: 600V
• Maximum Temperature Rating: 90°C (dry)

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

Specification:

• AWG Size: 6
• Number of Conductors: 3
• Conductor Stranding: Stranded
• Ground Size AWG: 8 (Green)
• Approx. Armor O.D: 0.855 Inch
• Weight 1000ft: 594 Lbs
• (Brown / Orange / Gray) 125' Coil Code: 2120-32-01
• (Brown / Orange / Gray) 500' Reel Code: 2120-45-01

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