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8-4 STR CU THHN BLACK/WHITE/RED/BLUE STEEL AC 500 FT
- Southwire #
- 55337103
8 AWG through 2 AWG THHN/THWN Insulated Singles Wrapped in Moisture-Resistant, Flame-Retardant Paper. 16 AWG Aluminum Bond Wire. UL Listed. 600 Volts. Rated VW-1. Galvanized Steel Interlocking Armor.
Part of the family: Duraclad® Type AC THHN/THWN Intermediate Size Copper Conductor 120/208V Colors
Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.
Application & features
Southwire Duraclad® Type AC Cable is suitable for use as follows:
• Branch and service power distribution in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings
• Fished or embedded in plaster
• Concealed or exposed installations
• Dry locations only
• Environmental air-handling spaces per NEC 300.22 (C)
• Installation in cable tray and approved raceways
• Under raised floors for information technology equipment conductors and cables per NEC Article 645
• Conductors are individually wrapped with a moisture-resistant, flame-retardant paper covering
• Type THHN/THWN rated 90ºC dry
• Anti-Short bushing are required
Southwire Duraclad® Type AC 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 320
• Listed for use in UL 1, 2 and 3 Hour Through Penetration Firestop Systems
Specifications
| Cond. Size | 8 AWG8 AWG |
|---|---|
| Conductor Number | 44 |
| Color | BK,RD,BE,WEBK,RD,BE,WE |
| Diameter Over Conductor | 0.143 inch0.36 cm |
| Cond. Strands | 1919 |
| Insulation Thickness | 35 mils0.89 mm |
| Diameter Over Armor | 0.888 inch2.26 cm |
| Approx. Weight | 635 lbs/1000'945 kgs/km |
Standards & references
- ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
- ASTM B787 19 Wire Combination Unilay-Stranded Copper Conductors
- ASTM B800 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire
- UL 83 Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables
- UL 4 Armored Cables
- 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.