12-4C Stranded Copper MC Lite THHN/THWN Insulation Aluminum Interlocked Armored Cable
Allowable Ampacity for 12-4C Stranded Copper MC Lite THHN/THWN Insulation 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:
Designed for commercial, industrial, and multi-residential applications, this solution supports branch circuits, feeder wiring, and services for power, lighting, control, and signal circuits. It can be installed in a variety of environments, including exposed or concealed spaces, fished or surface-mounted installations, embedded in plaster, environmental air-handling areas, open spaces, or messenger-supported aerial runs. Suitable for dry locations and hazardous areas, it meets NEC standards for Class I & II, Division 2, and Class III, Divisions 1 & 2 (per NEC Articles 501, 502, 503, and 530), as well as Places of Assembly. Featuring ColorSpec Aluminum Interlocking Armor, this product offers a durable, efficient, and versatile wiring solution.
Also Known as:
AFC Cable, MC Cable, MC Lite Cable, MC Aluminum, MC Armored, Aluminum Strip, Interlocking Armored, Interlocking Aluminum, MC 120/208V 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: 4
• Conductor Stranding: Stranded
• Ground Size AWG: 12 (Green)
• Approx. Armor O.D: 0.565 Inch
• Weight 1000ft: 170 Lbs
• (Black / Red / Blue / White) 250′ Coil Code: 2160S42-00
• (Black / Red / Blue / White) 1000‘ Reel Code: 2160S60-00
