Duraclad® Type AC THHN/THWN Intermediate Size Copper Conductor 120/208V Colors

Southwire #: SPEC60058

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.

Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.

Part numbers in this family (12) ↓

📄 Spec sheet (PDF)

Available sizes & constructions

Cond. Size	Conductor Number	Color	Diameter Over Conductor (in)(cm)	Cond. Strands	Insulation Thickness (mils)(mm)	Diameter Over Armor (in)(cm)	Approx. Weight (lbs/1000')(kgs/km)
8 AWG8 AWG	22	BK,WEBK,WE	0.1430.36	1919	350.89	0.6951.77	360536	55336903
8 AWG8 AWG	33	BK,RD,WEBK,RD,WE	0.1430.36	1919	350.89	0.8282.10	540804	55278403
8 AWG8 AWG	44	BK,RD,BE,WEBK,RD,BE,WE	0.1430.36	1919	350.89	0.8882.26	635945	55337103
6 AWG6 AWG	33	BK,RD,WEBK,RD,WE	0.1790.45	1919	350.89	0.9052.30	6941033	55275901
6 AWG6 AWG	44	BK,RD,BE,WEBK,RD,BE,WE	0.1790.45	1919	350.89	0.9752.48	8281232	55336803
4 AWG4 AWG	33	BK,RD,WEBK,RD,WE	0.2260.57	1919	501.27	1.0542.68	9401399	55280303
2 AWG2 AWG	33	BK,RD,WEBK,RD,WE	0.2860.73	1919	501.27	1.1843.01	12561869	55279303
8 AWG8 AWG	22	4.812.19	264119.75	0.6530.97	0.7861.17	0.0520.08	5050	5555	55336903
8 AWG8 AWG	33	5.714.48	396179.62	0.6530.97	0.7861.17	0.0520.08	5050	5555	55278403
8 AWG8 AWG	44	6.115.49	422191.42	0.6530.97	0.7861.17	0.0520.08	4040	4444	55337103
6 AWG6 AWG	33	6.316.00	629285.31	0.4110.61	0.4950.74	0.0510.08	6565	7575	55275901
6 AWG6 AWG	44	6.817.27	671304.36	0.4110.61	0.4950.74	0.0510.08	5252	6060	55336803
4 AWG4 AWG	33	7.418.80	1001454.05	0.2580.38	0.3100.46	0.0480.07	8585	9595	55280303
2 AWG2 AWG	33	8.321.08	1592722.12	0.1620.24	0.1950.29	0.0450.07	115115	130130	55279303

Part numbers in this family (12)

By size:

Southwire #	Description	Construction	Conductor Color	Packaging
8 AWG · 2 conductors (1)
55336903	8-2 STR CU THHN BLACK/WHITE STEEL AC 500 FT	8 AWG 2C 19 STR	BLACK/WHITE	500 FT REEL
8 AWG · 3 conductors (3)
55278499	8-3 STR CU THHN BLACK/WHITE/RED STEEL AC 0 FT	8 AWG 3C 19 STR	BLACK/WHITE/RED	CUT TO LENGTH REEL
55278422	8-3 STR CU THHN BLACK/WHITE/RED STEEL AC 50 FT	8 AWG 3C 19 STR	BLACK/WHITE/RED	50 FT COIL
55278403	8-3 STR CU THHN BLACK/WHITE/RED STEEL AC 500 FT	8 AWG 3C 19 STR	BLACK/WHITE/RED	500 FT REEL
8 AWG · 4 conductors (1)
55337103	8-4 STR CU THHN BLACK/WHITE/RED/BLUE STEEL AC 500 FT	8 AWG 4C 19 STR	BLACK/WHITE/RED/BLUE	500 FT REEL
6 AWG · 3 conductors (4)
55275999	6-3 STR CU THHN BLACK/WHITE/RED STEEL AC 0 FT	6 AWG 3C 19 STR	BLACK/WHITE/RED	CUT TO LENGTH REEL
55275922	6-3 STR CU THHN BLACK/WHITE/RED STEEL AC 50 FT	6 AWG 3C 19 STR	BLACK/WHITE/RED	50 FT COIL
55275901	6-3 STR CU THHN BLACK/WHITE/RED STEEL AC 125 FT	6 AWG 3C 19 STR	BLACK/WHITE/RED	125 FT COIL
55275903	6-3 STR CU THHN BLACK/WHITE/RED STEEL AC 500 FT	6 AWG 3C 19 STR	BLACK/WHITE/RED	500 FT REEL
6 AWG · 4 conductors (1)
55336803	6-4 STR CU THHN BLACK/WHITE/RED/BLUE STEEL AC 500 FT	6 AWG 4C 19S	BLACK/WHITE/RED/BLUE	500 FT REEL
4 AWG · 3 conductors (1)
55280303	4-3 STR CU THHN BLACK/WHITE/RED STEEL AC 500 FT	4 AWG 3C 19 STR	BLACK/WHITE/RED	500 FT REEL
2 AWG · 3 conductors (1)
55279303	2-3 STR CU THHN BLACK/WHITE/RED STEEL AC 500 FT	2 AWG 3C 19 STR	BLACK/WHITE/RED	500 FT REEL

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

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.