12-2C Solid Copper MC Lite THHN/THWN Insulation 480Y/277V Aluminum Interlocked Armored Cable
Allowable Ampacity for 12-2C Solid Copper MC Lite THHN/THWN Insulation 480Y/277V Aluminum Interlocked Armored Cable: 100 Amps
The MC Lite Aluminum Armored Cable features Aluminum Interlocking Armor with ColorSpec. The version of this product without ColorSpec can be found here.
Applications:
This versatile wiring solution is designed for commercial, industrial, and multi-residential applications, including branch circuits, feeder wiring, and services for power, lighting, control, and signal circuits. It can be installed in a variety of environments, such as exposed or concealed, fished, surface-mounted, embedded in plaster, or in environmental air-handling spaces. It is suitable for open or messenger-supported aerial runs, dry locations, and hazardous locations, including Class I & II Div. 2 and Class III Div. 1 & 2, in accordance with NEC Articles 501, 502, 503, 530. The wiring features durable aluminum interlocking armor and is equipped with ColorSpec for easy identification and added protection.
Also Known as:
AFC Cable, MC Cable, MC Lite Cable, MC Aluminum, MC Armored, Aluminum Strip, Interlocking Armored, Interlocking Aluminum, MC 480Y/277V Cable
Construction:
• Armor: Interlocking Aluminum Strip
• Conductors: Solid/Stranded Copper
• Conductor Insulation: THHN/THWN
• Assembly Covering: Polypropylene Tape
• Grounding: One grounding means – Insulated Green
• Neutral Conductor: White for 120/208V circuits, Grey for 480Y/277V circuits
• Maximum Voltage Rating: 600V
• Maximum Temperature Rating: 90°C (dry)
Features & Benefits:
• Aluminum armor with Phase/Circuit Stripes
• UL Classified for Through-Wall Penetrations
• MC Lite is a traditional Type MC cable containing one or more copper grounding • conductors; 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)
• Meets all applicable OSHA and HUD Requirements
• RoHS Compliant
• Made in USA of US and/or imported materials
Specification:
• AWG Size: 12
• Number of Conductors: 2
• Conductor Stranding: Solid
• Ground Size AWG: 12 (Green)
• Approx. Armor O.D: 0.495 Inch
• Weight 1000ft: 110 Lbs
• (Brown / Gray) 250′ Coil Code: 2104S42-01
• (Brown / Gray) 1000‘ Reel Code: 2104S60-01
• (Orange / Gray) 250′ Coil Code: 2104S42-02
• (Orange / Gray) 1000‘ Reel Code: 2104S60-02
• (Yellow / Gray) 250′ Coil Code: 2104S42-03
• (Yellow / Gray) 1000‘ Reel Code: 2104S60-03
• (Purple / Gray) 250′ Coil Code: 2104S42-07
• (Purple / Gray) 1000‘ Reel Code: 2104S60-07
