12-2C Solid Copper MC-Plus Neutral Per Phase 120/208V Steel Interlocked Armored Cable
Allowable Ampacity for 12-2C Solid Copper MC-Plus Neutral Per Phase 120/208V Steel Interlocked Armored Cable: 100 Amps
Applications:
Branch circuit wiring designed for diverse power distribution systems, including lighting, devices, and receptacles. It is also ideal for powering computers and electronic equipment, effectively managing additive harmonic currents generated by nonlinear switching loads.
Also Known as:
AFC Cable, MC-Plus Cable, MC Steel Cable, Galvanized Cable, Metal Clad Cable, Interlocking Armor Cable, Galvanized Steel, Aluminum Armored Cable, Neutral Cable, Interlocking Strip, 120/208V Cable
Construction:
• Armor: Type MC with either galvanized steel or aluminum Interlocking strip (availability below), color-coded white armor
• Conductors: Solid/Stranded Copper
• Conductor Insulation: THHN/THWN
• Assembly Covering: Polypropylene Tape
• Maximum Voltage Rating: 600V
• Maximum Temperature Rating: 90°C (dry)
• Neutral Conductor: White 120/208V, Grey 480Y/277V
• Grounding: One grounding means – Insulated Green Copper Grounding Conductor
References & Ratings:
• UL 83, 1479, 1569, 1581, 2556, File Reference E80042
• NEC 210.4(B), 230.43, 300.22(C), 330, 392, 396.10(A), 645
• Federal Specification A-A–59544 (formerly J-C–30B)
• UL Classified 1, 2, and 3 hour through (Fire) penetration product, R–14141
• Environmental Air-Handling Space Installation per NEC 300.22(C)
• Aluminum armored cables are RoHS Compliant
• Made in USA of US and/or imported materials
• Meets all applicable OSHA and HUD Requirements
• Cable tray rated, install per NEC
Conductor Color Key:
• (A) Black, Red
• (B) Black, Red, Blue
• (C) Black “(1)”, Black “(2)”, Red “(1)”, Red “(2)”
• (D) Brown, Orange
• (E) Brown, Orange, Yellow
• (F) White With “Black” Text, White With “Red” Text
• (G) White With “Black” Text, White With “Red” Text, White With “Blue” Text
• (H) White With “Black (1)” Text, White With “Black (2)” Text, White With “Red (1)” Text, & White With “Red (2)” Text
• (I) Gray With “Brown” Text, Gray With “Orange” Text
• (J) Gray With “Brown” Text, Gray With “Orange” Text, Gray With “Yellow” Text
• (K) Green
Specification:
• Phase AWG: 12
• Number of Conductors: 2 (A)
• Neutral AWG: 12
• Number of Conductors: 2 (F)
• Ground Size AWG: 12 (Green)
• Approx. Armor O.D: 0.586 Inch
• Weight 1000ft: 233 Lbs
• 250′ Coil Code: 3904-42-00
• 1000′ Reel Code: 3904-60-00
