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16 4-TRIAD CU TFN ARMOR-XTRA MC-HL 600V BLACK PVC JACKET
- Southwire #
- 89056999
Type MC-HL Instrumentation Cable 600 Volt PVC/Nylon Insulated Singles Shielded Triads with Overall Shield Continuous Corrugated Armor - ARMOR-X® -50°C to 90°C
Part of the family: 600V CU PVC TRIADS ARMOR-X® PVC STOS 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 triad conductors are colored black, white, red and alpha-numeric printed. Each triad 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 -50°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 | 44 |
| Diameter Over Conductor | 0.056 inch0.14 cm |
| Insulation Thickness | 15 mils0.38 mm |
| Diameter Over Armor | 0.92 inch2.34 cm |
| Jacket Thickness | 60 mils1.52 mm |
| Approx. OD | 1.046 inch2.66 cm |
| Approx. Weight | 467 lbs/1000'695 kgs/km |
| Min. Bend Radius | 7.3 inch18.54 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 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
- IEEE 1580 Recommended Practice for Marine Cable
- EPA 40 CFR, Part 26, Subpart C heavy metals per Table 1, TCLP method