Construction
Conductor
- Three or four insulated aluminum conductors (phase identified) plus a bare equipment grounding conductor inside an aluminum alloy armor.
- All conductors are (AA 8000 series electrical grade alloy) with type XHHW insulation (UL Standard 44).
- Aluminum MC cable is designed mainly for above ground application.
Application
- Aluminum MC cable is listed with UL (Standard no. 1479) for "through-penetration" of fire rated floors or walls.
- Aluminum MC cable meets the requirements of UL 1569, metal clad cables. Rated at 600 Volts, the cable is approved for use in accordance with Article 334 and other applicable portions of the NEC.
Features
- Aluminum MC cable gives you the advantage in total installed cost savings. It is quicker and easier to install than conventional pipe and wire. The lightweight aluminum armor means MC cable weighs less than MC cable with a steel armor and is also easier to strip back. This strong yet flexible aluminum armor over the XHHW conductors allows for ease of installation in one step. You can save money in time and labor, since conduit cutting and assembly and the pulling of conductors through conduit is no longer necessary.
- The conductors provided within the armor are aluminum alloy (AA 8000 series) with Type XHHW insulation. Aluminum MC meets the requirements of Section 310-14 of the 1990 NEC. Type XHHW is rated at 90°C for dry locations and 75°C wet.
