Armorlite® Type MC XHHW-2 Aluminum Conductor Feeder Cable. Rated 600 or 1000 Volts. Silicone Free
- Southwire #
- SPEC60375
Aluminum XHHW-2 Insulated Singles with 8000 series Triple E™ Aluminum Alloy. Bare AlumaFlex™ Aluminum Alloy Grounding Conductor. 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 (6) ↓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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 AWG4 AWG | 33 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WEBK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.2120.54 | 77 | 451.14 | 1x61x6 | 0.9562.43 | 314467 | 60074299 |
| 2 AWG2 AWG | 33 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WEBK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.2680.68 | 66 | 451.14 | 1x41x4 | 1.0822.75 | 417621 | 55719901 |
| 1 AWG1 AWG | 33 | BK,BK/RD,BK/WEBK,BK/RD,BK/WE | 0.2980.76 | 88 | 551.40 | 1x41x4 | 1.1012.80 | 490729 | 55806401 |
| 1 AWG1 AWG | 44 | BK,BK/RD,BK/BE,BK/WEBK,BK/RD,BK/BE,BK/WE | 0.2980.76 | 88 | 551.40 | 1x41x4 | 1.3223.36 | 646961 | 55996399 |
| 4 AWG4 AWG | 33 | 6.717.02 | 751340.65 | 0.4240.63 | 0.5100.76 | 0.0480.07 | 6565 | 7575 | 60074299 |
| 2 AWG2 AWG | 33 | 7.619.30 | 1194541.59 | 0.2670.40 | 0.3210.48 | 0.0450.07 | 9090 | 100100 | 55719901 |
| 1 AWG1 AWG | 33 | 7.719.56 | 1506683.11 | 0.2110.31 | 0.2540.38 | 0.0460.07 | 100100 | 115115 | 55806401 |
| 1 AWG1 AWG | 44 | 9.323.62 | 1606728.47 | 0.2110.31 | 0.2540.38 | 0.0460.07 | 8080 | 9292 | 55996399 |
Part numbers in this family (6)
| Southwire # | Description | Construction | Conductor Color | Packaging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 AWG · 3 conductors (1) | |||||
| 60074299 | 4-3 STR 3E AL XHHW-2 BLACK/BLACK-RED/BLACK-WHITE/#6 BARE GROUND AIA MC 1000V | 4 AWG 3C 7 STR | BLK/BLK-RED/BLK-WHT/ 6 BARE GND | CUT TO LENGTH REEL | |
| 2 AWG · 3 conductors (2) | |||||
| 55719999 | 2-3 STR 3E AL XHHW-2 BLACK/BLACK-RED/BLACK-WHITE/#4 BARE GROUND AIA MC 1000V | 2 AWG 3C 6 STR | BLK/BLK-RED/BLK-WHT/ 4 BARE GND | CUT TO LENGTH REEL | |
| 55719901 | 2-3 STR 3E AL XHHW-2 BLACK/BLACK-RED/BLACK-WHITE/#4 BARE GROUND AIA MC 1000V 1000 FT | 2 AWG 3C 6 STR | BLK/BLK-RED/BLK-WHT/ 4 BARE GND | 1000 FT REEL | |
| 1 AWG · 3 conductors (2) | |||||
| 55806499 | 1-3 STR 3E AL XHHW-2 BLACK/BLACK-RED/BLACK-WHITE/#4 BARE GROUND AIA MC 1000V | 1 AWG 3C 8 STR | BLK/BLK-RED/BLK-WHT/ 4 BARE GND | CUT TO LENGTH REEL | |
| 55806401 | 1-3 STR 3E AL XHHW-2 BLACK/BLACK-RED/BLACK-WHITE/#4 BARE GROUND AIA MC 1000V 1000 FT | 1 AWG 3C 8 STR | BLK/BLK-RED/BLK-WHT/ 4 BARE GND | 1000 FT REEL | |
| 1 AWG · 4 conductors (1) | |||||
| 55996399 | 1-4 STR 3E AL XHHW-2 BLACK/BLACK-RED/BLACK-BLUE/BLACK-WHITE/#4 BARE GROUND AIA MC 1000V | 1 AWG 4C 8 STR | BLK/BLK-RED/BLK-BLU/BLK-WHT/ 4 BARE 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.
- Environmental air-handling spaces per NEC 300.22 (C).
- Places of Assembly per NEC 518.4 and theaters per NEC 520.5.
- Installation in cable tray and approved raceways.
- 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.
- Binder tape with print legend wrapped around assembly.
- Type XHHW-2 rated 90ºC Wet and Dry
- Per NEC (330.10), unjacketed MC cable can be used in dry location
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
- RoHS-2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU)
- 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.