Applications 
Type MC Cable is primarily used for services, feeders, and branch circuits as specified in the 2011 National Electric Code. Type MC cable with Type XHHW-2 conductors may be used in wet or dry locations at temperatures not to exceed 90°C.  Used for power and lighting indoors, exposed or concealed, in cable tray where identified for such use; in a raceway, or in dry locations and embedded in plaster or against other masonry.  Voltage rating for XHHW-2 conductors is 600V.

Construction
Compact stranded AA-8000 series aluminum conductor material per ASTM B800, ASTM B801, ASTM B836, ASTM B901 (Single Input Wire), as applicable.  XLPE insulated XHHW-2 conductors are twisted with a bare conductor.  A binder tape is wrapped over the conductors with interlocked aluminum tape applied over the assembly. Rated 90°C wet or dry and is flame and sunlight resistant.

Specifications
Type MC cable with Type XHHW-2 conductors are manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest revisions of:

  • UL 44 for Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 83 for Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1479 Standard for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops.
  • UL Classified 1, 2, and 3 Hour Through-Penetration Firestop Systems.
  • UL 1569 for Metal-Clad Cables.
  • IEEE 1202 - Flame Testing of Cables for Use in Cable Tray, in Industrial and Commercial Occupancies (70,000 BTU/hr).
  • ICEA T-29-520 - Vertical Cable Tray Flame Tests (210,000 Btu/hr).
  • ICEA S-66-524 and requirements of the National Electric Code
  • ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC 70) construction requirements
  • Federal Specification J-C-30B

Color Code 
Four Phase Conductors (4): 
Black, red, blue, white
Grounding Conductor (1):  Bare

Other colors and stripes available by special order.


For Special Order

  • The entire assembly can be covered with a PVC or CPE outer jacket (black or color).  Jacketed MC Cable may be used in wet locations, either direct burial, in underground conduit, or overhead. 
  • Halogen free jackets are available upon request
  • A black jacket (on individual conductors) with color stripes can be requested.
  • Bare Ground conductor available upon request.
  • For sizes not listed above please contact sales.

Ampacity
To determine correct ampacity by conductor size, please consult the National Electric Code, latest edition.

Items
MC XHHW

Type MC Four Conductor w/Ground Aluminum Armor XHHW-2 600V

MC XHHW

Type MC Four Conductor w/Ground Aluminum Armor XHHW-2 600V

MC XHHW

Type MC Four Conductor w/Ground Aluminum Armor XHHW-2 600V

MC XHHW

Type MC Four Conductor w/Ground Aluminum Armor XHHW-2 600V

MC XHHW

Type MC Four Conductor w/Ground Aluminum Armor XHHW-2 600V
Size
of
Cable
N/A 12-12-12-12+12 N/A 10-10-10-10+10 N/A 8-8-8-8+10 N/A 8-8-8-8+8 N/A 6-6-6-6+8
Phase
Conductor
Size
AWG/MCM
N/A 12 N/A 10 N/A 8 N/A 8 N/A 6
Number
of
Phase
Conductors
N/A 4
Diameter
of
Conductor
(mils)
N/A 91 N/A 116 N/A 134 N/A 134 N/A 169
Thickness
of
Conductor
Insulation
(mils)
N/A 30 N/A 30 N/A 45 N/A 45 N/A 45
Size
of
Ground
Conductor
AWG/MCM
N/A 12 N/A 10 N/A 10 N/A 8 N/A 8
Diameter
of
Ground
(mils)
N/A 91 N/A 116 N/A 116 N/A 134 N/A 134
Thickness
of
Ground
Insulation
(mils)
N/A 30 N/A 30 N/A 30 N/A 45 N/A 45
Cabling
Diameter
(mils)
N/A 409 N/A 476 N/A 583 N/A 606 N/A 685
Overall
Diameter
of
Cable
Over
Armour
(mils)
N/A 683 N/A 750 N/A 856 N/A 880 N/A 959
AL
Weight
(lb/mft)
N/A 106 N/A 134 N/A 173 N/A 182 N/A 230
Cable
Weight
(lb/mft)
N/A 137 N/A 172 N/A 234 N/A 250 N/A 308
Conductor
Size
AWG
or
kcmil
N/A
Neutral
Wires
N/A
Neutral
Size
AWG
N/A
Sequence
Impedance
Pos/Neg
(µΩ/feet)
N/A
Seq
Impedance
Zero
(µΩ/feet)
N/A
Ampacity
LF=100%
(A)
N/A
Ampacity
LF=75%
(A)
N/A
Conductor
Size
(AWG
or
kcmil)
N/A
Conductor
Resistance
@ 20º C
(Ω / 1000 ft)
N/A
Capacitance
(μF / 1000 ft)
N/A
Short-Circuit Current
-
Conductor

-
8 Cycles
-
(A)
N/A
Short-Circuit Current
-
Shield Wires
-
8 Cycles
-
(A)
N/A
Short-Circuit Current
-
Conductor

-
16 Cycles
-
(A)
N/A
Short-Circuit Current
-
Shield Wires
-
16 Cycles
-
(A)
N/A
Short-Circuit Current
-
Conductor

-
24 Cycles
-
(A)
N/A
Short-Circuit Current
-
Shield Wires
-
24 Cycles
-
(A)
N/A