Armorlite® Type MC XHHW-2 Aluminum Conductor Feeder Cable Rated 600 or 1000 Volts. Silicone Free
- Southwire #
- SPEC60346
Aluminum XHHW-2 Insulated Singles with 8000 series Triple E™ Aluminum Alloy. UL Listed 600 or 1000 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 (2) ↓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,WE,GNBK,RD,WE,GN | 0.3360.85 | 1010 | 551.40 | 1x6 CU1x6 CU | 1.2833.26 | 656976 | 67872799 |
| 2/0 AWG2/0 AWG | 33 | BK,RD,WE,GNBK,RD,WE,GN | 0.3760.96 | 1212 | 551.40 | 1x6 CU1x6 CU | 1.2943.29 | 7271082 | 67873199 |
| 1/0 AWG1/0 AWG | 33 | 9.022.86 | 1900861.82 | 0.1680.25 | 0.2010.30 | 0.0440.07 | 120120 | 135135 | 67872799 |
| 2/0 AWG2/0 AWG | 33 | 9.123.11 | 23951086.35 | 0.1330.20 | 0.1600.24 | 0.0430.06 | 135135 | 150150 | 67873199 |
Part numbers in this family (2)
| Southwire # | Description | Construction | Conductor Color | Packaging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67872799 | 1/0-3 STR 3E AL XHHW-2 BLACK/RED/WHITE/#6 CU GREEN GROUND AIA MC 1000V 0 FT | 1/0 AWG 3C 10 STR | BLK/RED/WHT/6 CU GRN GND | CUT TO LENGTH REEL | |
| 67873199 | 2/0-3 STR 3E AL XHHW-2 BLACK/RED/WHITE/#6 CU GREEN GROUND AIA MC 1000V 0 FT | 2/0 AWG 3C 12 STR | BLK/RED/WHT/6 CU GRN GND | 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 XHHW-2 rated 90ºC Dry/ 90ºC 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
Standards & references
- ASTM B800 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire
- ASTM B801 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy
- UL 44 Thermoset-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.