Type AC Cable

Type AC Cable

14 AWG–6 AWG THHN/THWN-2 Insulated Conductors Individually Wrapped in Moisture Resistant, Flame-Retardant Paper

Metal Clad Cable

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Applications

Armored Cable with two-, three-, or four-circuit THHN/THWN conductors, and a bare aluminum bond wire in constant contact with the armor, allowing it to serve as a grounding path. Intended for use in accordance with the National Electrical Code®. Conductors are individually wrapped with a moisture resistant, flame-retardant paper, and cabled together with marker tape displaying the required print legend. The bare aluminum bond wire is cabled on the outside of the paper wrapped conductors, and interlocked aluminum armor is applied over the entire construction.

Conductors

Solid Conductors:

  • Soft, uncoated copper per ASTM B3

Stranded Conductors:

  • Uncoated copper per ASTM B3, B8, B787

Bare Grounding/Bonding Conductor:

  • 8000 Series aluminum alloy per ASTM B800. Size 16 AWG
Insulation

Nylon (polyamide) color-coded THHN/THWN-2. Sizes 14 AWG–6 AWG

Jacket

Aluminum-based alloy armor applied over the complete assembly

Industry Standards

UL4: E537299
UL83: E15119
ASTM B3, B8, B787, B800
NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), Article 320
Federal Specification A-A59544

Surface Print

Armor Coding System:*

  • Sequential Footage: shown every two feet
  • Footage Marker: Black line = aluminum armor
  • Chevron Colors: indicate number & color of conductors
  • Chevron Direction: indicates recommended pull direction
  • Cable Size: indicates wire gauge & number of conductors

*PATENT PENDING

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