Product Overview
The MC Continuous Armored Cable is an economical and versatile multi-conductor power and control cable, designed as a robust alternative to traditional conduit systems. Featuring XLP insulation, a continuous corrugated aluminum armor, and a PVC outer jacket, it is built for reliable performance in a wide range of industrial, commercial, and hazardous location applications at 600V.
Key Features & Benefits
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Cost-Effective Installation: Serves as a direct, labor-saving alternative to conduit and wire systems for services, feeders, and branch circuits.
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Versatile & Durable Construction: The corrugated aluminum armor provides superior mechanical protection without the need for separate conduit. The overall PVC jacket offers resistance to moisture, sunlight, and abrasion.
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Broad Application Suitability: Approved for use in Class I, II, and III Division 2 hazardous locations, as well as indoor, outdoor, wet, dry, direct burial, cable tray, and aerial installations.
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Reliable Performance: XLP (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) insulation ensures stable electrical performance with a 90°C temperature rating in both dry and wet conditions.
Applications
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General Use: Power, lighting, control, and signal circuits in industrial and commercial facilities.
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Installation Methods: Ideal for cable tray, raceways, direct burial, aerial messenger support, and open runs.
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Environments: Suitable for indoor/outdoor, wet or dry locations, and select hazardous (classified) areas (Div. 2).
Specifications & Ratings
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Voltage Rating: 600V
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Conductor Temperature: 90°C (dry or wet)
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Conductor Sizes: #14 AWG to #10 AWG
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Number of Conductors: 2 or more (Common configurations: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 19, 37)
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Standards: Constructed per applicable ICEA standards.
Construction Details
| Layer | Component | Material / Specification |
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| 1. Conductor | Conductors | Stranded copper. Sizes #8 AWG and larger are compact stranded. |
| 2. Insulation | Insulation | XLP (Cross-Linked Polyethylene), color-coded per ICEA Method 1. |
| 3. Assembly | Core | Cabled with non-hygroscopic fillers and binder tape. |
| 4. Armor | Armor | Continuous, corrugated aluminum sheath. |
| 5. Jacket | Outer Jacket | Black Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) overall. |
Detailed Parameters: Multi-Conductor XLP PVC 600V
| Conductor Size / Strands | No. of Conductors | Insulation Thick. (Mils) | Nom. Diam. Over Armor (Inches) | Jacket Thick. (Mils) | Approx. O.D. (Inches) | Weight (lbs/1000 ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 AWG (7x) | 3 | 30 | 0.49 | 50 | 0.60 | 153 |
| 14 AWG (7x) | 4 | 30 | 0.53 | 50 | 0.64 | 181 |
| 14 AWG (7x) | 5 | 30 | 0.58 | 50 | 0.69 | 210 |
| 14 AWG (7x) | 7 | 30 | 0.62 | 50 | 0.73 | 254 |
| 14 AWG (7x) | 9 | 30 | 0.71 | 50 | 0.82 | 308 |
| 14 AWG (7x) | 12 | 30 | 0.80 | 50 | 0.91 | 381 |
| 14 AWG (7x) | 19 | 30 | 0.93 | 50 | 1.04 | 537 |
| 14 AWG (7x) | 37 | 30 | 1.24 | 50 | 1.35 | 946 |
| 12 AWG (7x) | 3 | 30 | 0.53 | 50 | 0.64 | 189 |
| 12 AWG (7x) | 4 | 30 | 0.58 | 50 | 0.69 | 226 |
| 12 AWG (7x) | 5 | 30 | 0.62 | 50 | 0.73 | 262 |
| 12 AWG (7x) | 7 | 30 | 0.67 | 50 | 0.78 | 324 |
| 12 AWG (7x) | 9 | 30 | 0.80 | 50 | 0.91 | 405 |
| 12 AWG (7x) | 12 | 30 | 0.89 | 50 | 1.00 | 503 |
| 12 AWG (7x) | 19 | 30 | 1.02 | 50 | 1.13 | 721 |
| 12 AWG (7x) | 37 | 30 | 1.37 | 50 | 1.48 | 1301 |
| 10 AWG (7x) | 3 | 30 | 0.58 | 50 | 0.69 | 238 |
| 10 AWG (7x) | 4 | 30 | 0.67 | 50 | 0.78 | 297 |
| 10 AWG (7x) | 7 | 30 | 0.75 | 50 | 0.86 | 436 |