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MC-PCS HCF Duo™ Power & Control/Signal Cable 120/208V Colors

Southwire #
SPEC60156

Copper THHN/THWN Insulated Singles. Green Insulated Copper Grounding Conductor. UL Listed. 600 Volts Rated VW-1. Lightweight Interlocked Armor. Signal: 16 AWG Copper TFN insulated singles.

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

Part numbers in this family (8) ↓

Available sizes & constructions

Cond. SizeConductor NumberColorDiameter Over Conductor (in)(cm)Cond. StrandsInsulation Thickness (mils)(mm)Ground SizeDiameter Over Armor (in)(cm)Approx. Weight (lbs/1000')(kgs/km)
12 AWG12 AWG22RD,WERD,WE0.0800.20SolidSolid200.511x121x120.6321.61164244 59765701
12 AWG12 AWG22BK,WEBK,WE0.0800.201919200.511x121x120.6511.65170253 59767301
12 AWG12 AWG33BK,RD,WEBK,RD,WE0.0800.20SolidSolid200.511x121x120.6741.71193287 59766501
12 AWG12 AWG224.411.181.6622.472.0022.980.0540.0825253030 59765701
12 AWG12 AWG224.611.681.6622.472.0022.980.0540.0825253030 59767301
12 AWG12 AWG334.711.941.6622.472.0022.980.0540.0825253030 59766501

Part numbers in this family (8)

By size:
Southwire #DescriptionConstructionConductor ColorPackaging
12 AWG · 2 conductors (7)
5976730112-2 STR CU THHN B/W/G 16-2 SOL TFN PR W/ LT BLUE PVC JKT 10 SOL BARE AL GRND AIA MCAP-HCF MC-PCS 250 FT12 AWG 2C 19 STRBLK/WHT/GRN250 FT COIL
5981270112-2 SOL CU THHN B/W/G 16-2 SOL TFN PR W/ LT BLUE PVC JKT 10 SOL BARE AL GRND AIA MCAP-HCF MC-PCS 250 FT12 AWG 2C SOLBLK/WHT/GRN250 FT COIL
5976730212-2 STR CU THHN B/W/G 16-2 SOL TFN PR W/ LT BLUE PVC JKT 10 SOL BARE AL GRND AIA MCAP-HCF MC-PCS 1000 FT12 AWG 2C 19 STRBLK/WHT/GRN1000 FT REEL
5981270212-2 SOL CU THHN B/W/G 16-2 SOL TFN PR W/ LT BLUE PVC JKT 10 SOL BARE AL GRND AIA MCAP-HCF MC-PCS 1000 FT12 AWG 2C SOLBLK/WHT/GRN1000 FT REEL
5976590212-2 SOL CU THHN U/W/G 16-2 SOL TFN PR W/ LT BLUE PVC JKT 10 SOL BARE AL GRND AIA MCAP-HCF MC-PCS 1000 FT12 AWG 2C SOLBLU/WHT/GRN1000 FT REEL
5976570112-2 SOL CU THHN R/W/G 16-2 SOL TFN PR W/ LT BLUE PVC JKT 10 SOL BARE AL GRND AIA MCAP-HCF MC-PCS 250 FT12 AWG 2C SOLRED/WHT/GRN250 FT COIL
5976570212-2 SOL CU THHN R/W/G 16-2 SOL TFN PR W/ LT BLUE PVC JKT 10 SOL BARE AL GRND AIA MCAP-HCF MC-PCS 1000 FT12 AWG 2C SOLRED/WHT/GRN1000 FT REEL
12 AWG · 3 conductors (1)
5976650112-3 SOL CU THHN B/R/W/G 16-2 SOL TFN PR W/ LT BLUE PVC JKT 10 SOL BAREAL GRND AIA MCAP-HCF MC-PCS 250 FT12 AWG 3C SOLBLK/RED/WHT/GRN250 FT COIL

Application & features

Southwire MC-PCS HCF Duo™ Type MC All Purpose Hospital Care Facility Cable is suitable for use as follows:
• Branch-circuit wiring for patient care areas of hospitals, medical centers, and other health care facilities (when installed in accordance with NEC® Articles 517 and 330, and mechanically protected per Article 300.4). Such areas include nursing homes, dental offices, clinics, and outpatient facilities. Use in hazardous anesthetizing areas is prohibited
• Applications requiring redundant, dedicated or isolated grounding paths
• 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
• Power, lighting, control, and signal circuits
• Installation in cable tray and approved raceways
• Under raised floors for information technology equipment conductors and cables per NEC Article 645.5
• Class I Div. 2, Class II Div 2, & Class III Div. 1 Hazardous Locations
• Use with UL Listed MCI-A fittings
• Binder tape with print legend wrapped around assembly.
• Type THHN/THWN rated 90ºC dry
• Unjacketed Type MC cables are rated for dry, indoor locations only per NEC 330.10(A)(10)
• Anti-Short bushing not required

Southwire MC-PCS HCF Duo™ Type MC 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 B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ASTM B800 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire
  • UL 83 Thermoplastic 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.
  • VW-1 (Vertical-Wire) Flame Test