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16 12-PAIR CU TFFN ARMOR-XTRA MC-HL 600V BLACK PVC JACKET 5000 FT
- Southwire #
- 89056389
Type MC-HL Instrumentation Cable 600 Volt PVC/Nylon Insulated Singles Shielded Pairs with Overall Shield Continuous Corrugated Armor - ARMOR-X® -40°C to 90°C
Part of the family: 600V CU PVC PAIRS ARMOR-X® PVC SPOS Instrumentation
Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.
Application & features
Southwire’s Instrumentation Cables Type MC-HL ARMOR-X® per UL 1569 are suitable for installations as outlined in NEC Article 330 for process control and instrumentation, control circuits for operation and interconnection of protective and signaling devices and for general use in manufacturing, industrial and commercial distribution systems. Cables are constructed with 7-strand copper conductors insulated with nylon covered PVC. The paired conductors are colored black, white and alpha-numeric printed. Each pair has an aluminum polyester foil with 100% coverage and a tinned drain wire. The overall assembly is covered with an aluminum polyester foil with 100% coverage and a tinned drain wire. The cable is suited for use in cable trays, raceways, conduit, aerial (when supported with a messenger) and direct burial. The cable is rated for -40°C to 90°C and rated for Class I Div I hazardous locations. The inner jacket is black PVC with a nylon rip cord for easy removal. The outer jacket is black PVC. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501, 502, and 503.
Specifications
| Cond. Size | 16 AWG16 AWG |
|---|---|
| Conductor Number | 1212 |
| Diameter Over Conductor | 0.056 inch0.14 cm |
| Insulation Thickness | 15 mils0.38 mm |
| Diameter Over Armor | 1.22 inch3.10 cm |
| Jacket Thickness | 60 mils1.52 mm |
| Approx. OD | 1.346 inch3.42 cm |
| Approx. Weight | 789 lbs/1000'1174 kgs/km |
| Min. Bend Radius | 9.4 inch23.88 cm |
| DC Resistance at 25C | 4.181 ohms/1000'6.22 ohms/km |
Standards & references
- ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
- ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
- UL 66 Fixture Wire
- UL 83 Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables
- UL 1569 Metal-Clad Cables
- UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
- UL 2225 Cables and Cable-Fittings For Use In Hazardous (Classified) Locations
- IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
- EPA 40 CFR, Part 26, Subpart C heavy metals per Table 1, TCLP method