Armorlite® Type MC THHN/THWN Aluminum Conductor Feeder Cable 120/208V Colors
- Southwire #
- SPEC60345
Aluminum THHN/THWN-2 Insulated Singles with 8000 series Triple E™ Aluminum Alloy. Bare AlumaFlex™ Aluminum Alloy Grounding Conductor. UL Listed. 600 Volts. Rated VW-1. Lightweight Aluminum Interlocked Armor.
Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.
Part numbers in this family (8) ↓Available sizes & constructions
| Cond. Size | Conductor Number | Color | Diameter Over Conductor (in)(cm) | Cond. Strands | Insulation Thickness (mils)(mm) | Ground Size | Diameter Over Armor (in)(cm) | Approx. Weight (lbs/1000')(kgs/km) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/0 AWG1/0 AWG | 33 | BK,RD,WEBK,RD,WE | 0.3360.85 | 1010 | 601.52 | 1x41x4 | 1.2403.15 | 618920 | 55875999 |
| 1/0 AWG1/0 AWG | 44 | BK,RD,BE,WEBK,RD,BE,WE | 0.3360.85 | 1010 | 601.52 | 1x41x4 | 1.3043.31 | 7811162 | 60528799 |
| 2/0 AWG2/0 AWG | 33 | BK,RD,WEBK,RD,WE | 0.3760.96 | 1212 | 601.52 | 1x41x4 | 1.2763.24 | 7051049 | 55720799 |
| 3/0 AWG3/0 AWG | 33 | BK,RD,WEBK,RD,WE | 0.4221.07 | 1616 | 601.52 | 1x41x4 | 1.4273.62 | 8451257 | 55876701 |
| 4/0 AWG4/0 AWG | 33 | BK,RD,WEBK,RD,WE | 0.4741.20 | 1919 | 601.52 | 1x21x2 | 1.5904.04 | 10871618 | 55721501 |
| 250 KCMIL250 KCMIL | 33 | BK,RD,WEBK,RD,WE | 0.5201.32 | 2222 | 701.78 | 1x11x1 | 1.7354.41 | 12931924 | 55964799 |
| 500 KCMIL500 KCMIL | 44 | BK,RD,BE,WEBK,RD,BE,WE | 0.7351.87 | 3535 | 701.78 | 1x2501x250 | 2.4236.15 | 30254502 | 55274799 |
| 1/0 AWG1/0 AWG | 33 | 8.621.84 | 1900861.82 | 0.1680.25 | 0.2010.30 | 0.0440.07 | 120120 | 135135 | 55875999 |
| 1/0 AWG1/0 AWG | 44 | 9.123.11 | 2027919.43 | 0.1680.25 | 0.2010.30 | 0.0440.07 | 9696 | 108108 | 60528799 |
| 2/0 AWG2/0 AWG | 33 | 8.922.61 | 23951086.35 | 0.1330.20 | 0.1600.24 | 0.0430.06 | 135135 | 150150 | 55720799 |
| 3/0 AWG3/0 AWG | 33 | 10.025.40 | 30201369.85 | 0.1050.16 | 0.1260.19 | 0.0420.06 | 155155 | 175175 | 55876701 |
| 4/0 AWG4/0 AWG | 33 | 11.128.19 | 38081727.28 | 0.0840.13 | 0.1000.15 | 0.0410.06 | 180180 | 205205 | 55721501 |
| 250 KCMIL250 KCMIL | 33 | 12.130.73 | 45002041.16 | 0.0710.11 | 0.0860.13 | 0.0410.06 | 205205 | 230230 | 55964799 |
| 500 KCMIL500 KCMIL | 44 | 17.043.18 | 96004354.48 | 0.0350.05 | 0.0440.07 | 0.0390.06 | 248248 | 280280 | 55274799 |
Part numbers in this family (8)
| Southwire # | Description | Construction | Conductor Color | Packaging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/0 AWG · 3 conductors (1) | |||||
| 55875999 | 1/0-3 STR 3E AL THHN BLACK/RED/WHITE/#4 BARE GROUND AIA MC 600V | 1/0 AWG 3C 10 STR | BLK/RED/WHT/ 4 BARE GND | CUT TO LENGTH REEL | |
| 1/0 AWG · 4 conductors (1) | |||||
| 60528799 | 1/0-4 STR 3E AL THHN BLACK/RED/BLUE/WHITE/#4 BARE GROUND AIA MC 600V | 1/0 AWG 4C 10STR | BLK/RED/BLU/WHT/ 4 BARE GND, 0 | CUT TO LENGTH REEL | |
| 2/0 AWG · 3 conductors (1) | |||||
| 55720799 | 2/0-3 STR 3E AL THHN BLACK/RED/WHITE/#4 BARE GROUND AIA MC 600V | 2/0 AWG 3C 12 STR | BLK/RED/WHT/ 4 BARE GND | CUT TO LENGTH REEL | |
| 3/0 AWG · 3 conductors (1) | |||||
| 55876701 | 3/0-3 STR 3E AL THHN BLACK/RED/WHITE/#4 BARE GROUND AIA MC 600V 1000 FT | 3/0 AWG 3C 16 STR | BLK/RED/WHT/ 4 BARE GND | 1000 FT REEL | |
| 4/0 AWG · 3 conductors (2) | |||||
| 55721599 | 4/0-3 STR 3E AL THHN BLACK/RED/WHITE/#2 BARE GROUND AIA MC 600V 0 FT | 4/0 AWG 3C 19 STR | BLK/RED/WHT/ 2 BARE GND | CUT TO LENGTH REEL | |
| 55721501 | 4/0-3 STR 3E AL THHN BLACK/RED/WHITE/#2 BARE GROUND AIA MC 600V 1000 FT | 4/0 AWG 3C 19 STR | BLK/RED/WHT/ 2 BARE GND | 1000 FT REEL | |
| 250 kcmil · 3 conductors (1) | |||||
| 55964799 | 250-3 STR 3E AL THHN BLACK/RED/WHITE/#1 BARE GROUND AIA MC 600V | 250 KCMIL 3C 22 STR | BLK/RED/WHT/ 1 BARE GND | CUT TO LENGTH REEL | |
| 500 kcmil · 4 conductors (1) | |||||
| 55274799 | 500-4 STR 3E AL THHN BLACK/RED/BLUE/WHITE/#250 BARE GROUND AIA MC 600V | 500 KCMIL 4C 34S | BLK/RED/BLU/WHT/ 250 BARE GNDND, 0 | CUT TO LENGTH REEL | |
Application & features
Southwire Armorlite® Type MC Feeder cable is suitable for use as follows:
- Feeder and service power distribution in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings.
- Fished or embedded in plaster.
- Concealed or exposed installations.
- Places of Assembly per NEC 518.4 and theaters per NEC 520.5.
- Environmental air-handling spaces per NEC 300.22 (C).
- Installation in cable tray and approved raceways, or as aerial cable on a messenger.
- Under raised floors for information technology equipment conductors and cables per NEC 645.5(D) & 645.5(E)
- Class I Div. 2, Class II Div 2, & Class III Div. 1 Hazardous Locations.
- Type THHN/THWN rated 90ºC Dry/ 75ºC Wet
Southwire Armorlite® Type MC Feeder Cable - meets or exceeds the following requirements:
- UL Online Product Guide Info - Metal-Clad Cable (PJAZ) ( www.ul.com )
- Federal Specification A-A59544 (formerly J-C-30B)
- NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), Article 330
- Listed for use in UL 1, 2 and 3 Hour Through Penetration Firestop Systems
Color Code
- 3/C: Black, Red, White
- 4/C: Black, Red, Blue, White
Standards & references
- ASTM B800 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire
- ASTM B801 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy
- UL 83 Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables
- UL 1569 Metal-Clad Cables
- UL 1479 Standard for Safety Fire Tests of Penetration Firestops
- UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
- IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
- Buy American: Compliant with Buy American Requirements, found in 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j); specify “Made in the USA Only!” when ordering to ensure your project receives American made products.