Product Information

Specification

Allowable Ampacity for 12-3C Solid Copper AC Lite Interlocked Galvanized THHN Insulation Aluminum Armored Cable 100 Amps

Armored cable, also known as Type AC or BX electrical cable, is a flexible conduit alternative to pipe and wire installations, manufactured to the UL 4 standard. It uses a 16 AWG bare aluminum bond wire, which serves as the ground path alongside the armor. AC cable is approved for various applications per NEC Code, with a limit of four phase conductors between 14 AWG and 1 AWG. Unlike other cables that use polypropylene wraps or direct extrusion over the conductors, AC cable features a paper wrap.

Applications:

Branch circuits and feeder wiring for commercial, industrial, and multi-residential applications, designed for power, lighting, control, and signal circuits. Suitable for exposed or concealed installations, surface-mounted, embedded in plaster finishes on brick or other masonry (excluding wet or damp locations), fished or run in air voids of masonry block or tile walls, under raised floors, above suspended ceilings, and in other environmental air-handling spaces. Features galvanized aluminum armor.

Also Known as:

AFC Cable, AC Cable, AC Lite Cable, Interlocked Galvanized, Interlocked Armored, Interlocked Aluminum, Armored Cable, Aluminum Cable, Galvanized Interlocking, Aluminum Strip Cable, 120/208V Cable, 480Y/277V Cable

Construction:

• Armor: Interlocking Aluminum Strip (silver or black striped)
• Conductors: Solid Copper
• Conductor Insulation: THHN
• Conductor Insulation Covering: Moisture resistant Fire Retardant Paper Wrap
• Grounding: 16AWG integral Bond Wire/combination
• Neutral Conductor: White 120/208V
• Maximum Temperature Rating: 90°C (Dry)
• Maximum Voltage Rating: 600V

Features & Benefits:

• Interlocking galvanized
• Integral bond wire/armor equipment ground fault path
• UL classified for through-wall penetrations
• Aluminum armored cables are RoHS Compliant
• Made in USA of US and/or imported materials

References & Ratings:

• UL 4, 83, 1479, 1581, 2556, File Reference E7330
• NEC 250.118(8), 300.22(C), 392, 320, 645
• Federal Specification A-A–59544 (formerly J-C–30B)
• Cable Tray Rated, install per NEC
• UL Classified 1, 2, and 3 hour through (Fire) penetration product, R–14141
• Environmental Air-Handling Space Installation per NEC 300.22(C)
• Meets all applicable OSHA and HUD Requirements
• Aluminum armored cables are RoHS Compliant
• Made in USA of US and/or imported materials

Specification:

• Phase AWG Size: 12
• Number of Conductors: 3
• Armor MIN. O.D: 0.535 Inch
• Weight 1000ft: 133 Lbs
• (Black / Red / White) 250' Coil Code: 2705-42-00
• (Black / Red / White) 1000' Reel Code: 2705-60-00

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