Product Information

Specification

6-2C Stranded Copper Metal Clad UL Galvanized Steel THHN/THWN Insulation Interlocked Armored Cable

Allowable Ampacity for 6-2C Stranded Copper Metal Clad UL Galvanized Steel THHN/THWN Insulation Interlocked Armored Cable: 100 Amps

Applications:

• Commercial, industrial, multi-residential branch circuits and feeder wiring-services for power, lighting, control and signal circuits.
• Exposed or concealed, fished, surface mounted, embedded in plaster, environmental air-handling spaces, open or messenger supported aerial runs, dry locations, in hazardous locations to Class I & II Div. 2 and Class III, Div. 1 & 2 (per NEC® Articles 501, 502, 503, 530), Places of Assembly, and applications requiring superior EMI shielding

Also Known as:

AFC Cable, Steel Strip Cable, MC Steel Cable, Galvanized Cable, Metal Clad Cable, MC Cable, Interlocking Armor Cable, Galvanized Steel

Construction:

• Armor: Galvanized Interlocking Steel Strip
• Conductors: Stranded Copper
• Conductor Insulation: THHN/THWN
• Assembly Covering: Polypropylene Tape
• Maximum Voltage Rating: 600V
• Maximum Temperature Rating: 90°C (dry)
• Neutral Conductor: White 
• Grounding: One grounding means – may be insulated or bare

Features & Benefits:

• Galvanized interlocking steel armor
• 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
• Type MC Steel Metal Clad Cable is a traditional Type MC cable containing one or more copper grounding conductors; the armor is not an equipment grounding means.

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
• 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)
Made in USA of US and/or imported materials

Specification:

• Size AWG: 6
• Number of Conductors: 2
• Ground Size AWG: 8 Stranded
• Approx. Armor O.D: 0.795 Inch
• Weight 1000ft: 462 Lbs
• 125' Coil Code: 1719-32-00
• 500' Reel Code: 1719-45-00

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