Armorlite® Type MC XHHW-2 PVC Jacketed Aluminum Conductor Feeder Cable 277/480V Colors
- Southwire #
- SPEC60370
Aluminum XHHW-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. Overall PVC Jacket. Sunlight Resistant.
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) | Jacket Thickness (mils)(mm) | Approx. OD (inches)(cm) | Approx. Weight (lbs/1000')(kgs/km) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/0 AWG4/0 AWG | 55 | BN,OE,YW,GY,GNBN,OE,YW,GY,GN | 0.4741.20 | 1919 | 501.27 | 1x21x2 | 1.7864.54 | 601.52 | 1.9124.86 | 16912516 | 67781399 |
| 500 KCMIL500 KCMIL | 33 | BN,OE,YW,GNBN,OE,YW,GN | 0.7351.87 | 3434 | 701.78 | 1x1/01x1/0 | 2.2145.62 | 601.52 | 2.345.94 | 27044024 | 67771999 |
| 4/0 AWG4/0 AWG | 55 | 13.434.04 | 50782303.34 | 0.0840.13 | 0.1000.15 | 0.0410.06 | 144144 | 164164 | 67781399 | ||
| 500 KCMIL500 KCMIL | 33 | 16.341.40 | 90004082.33 | 0.0220.03 | 0.0290.04 | 0.0390.06 | 380380 | 430430 | 67771999 |
Part numbers in this family (2)
| Southwire # | Description | Construction | Conductor Color | Packaging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67781399 | 4/0-5 STR 3E AL THHN BROWN/ORANGE/YELLOW/GRAY/#2 GREEN GROUND AIA MC BLACK JKT | 4/0 AWG 5C 19S | BRN/ORG/YLW/GRY/2 GRN GND 0 | CUT TO LENGTH REEL | |
| 67771999 | 500-3 STR 3E AL XHHW-2 BROWN/ORANGE/YELLOW/#1/0 CU GREEN GROUND AIA MC BLACK JKT | 500 KCMIL 3C 34S | BRN/ORG/YLW/1/0 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.
- Where exposed to cinder fills, strong chlorides, caustic alkalis, or vapors of chlorine or of hydrochloric acids.
- Fished or embedded in plaster.
- Concealed or exposed installations.
- Suitable for Wet Location per NEC 330.10(A)(11)
- Places of Assembly per NEC 518.4 and theaters per NEC 520.5.
- 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/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: Brown, Orange, Yellow
- 4/C: Brown, Orange, Yellow, Gray
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.