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Armored Building Cable
- Use For: Buildings
- Flexible
- Temperature Range:
MC, THHN: 15° to 190° F
MC, XHHW-2: -40° to 190° F - Outer Insulation:
MC, THHN: Aluminum Armor
MC, XHHW-2: Aluminum Armor, PVC Plastic - Inner Insulation:
MC, THHN: PVC Plastic
MC, XHHW-2: Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
Also known as metal clad (MC) cable, this cable has metal armor that acts as conduit to protect the building wires. It's often used along the exterior of walls to carry power to outlet boxes. It has a ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
Hazardous location environmental ratings indicate whether manufacturers have included safety features in products to facilitate their safe use in a hazardous environment. Before selecting a product for a hazardous location, ensure it is rated for your environment.
Cable with THHN wire stands up to condensation and moisture in basements and other damp environments.
Cable with XHHW-2 wire has a PVC outer jacket over the aluminum armor. You can use it in wet environments where liquid might drip and splash on it. It can also be used for direct burial without a conduit.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Wire Ga.  | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Inner Insulation Color | Features | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. | 250 ft. | |
MC, THHN Solid Wire | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
600V AC | ||||||||||||||
| 14 | 2 | 14/2 | 15 A @ 86° F | 0.44" | Black, Green, White | Insulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2 | UL 1569, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
| 14 | 3 | 14/3 | 15 A @ 86° F | 0.46" | Black, Green, Red, White | Insulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2 | UL 1569, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
| 14 | 4 | 14/4 | 15 A @ 86° F | 0.49" | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White | Insulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2 | UL 1569, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
| 12 | 2 | 12/2 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.48" | Black, Green, White | Insulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2 | UL 1569, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
| 12 | 3 | 12/3 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.51" | Black, Green, Red, White | Insulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2 | UL 1569, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
| 12 | 4 | 12/4 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.54" | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White | Insulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2 | UL 1569, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
| 10 | 2 | 10/2 | 30 A @ 86° F | 0.54" | Black, Green, White | Insulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2 | UL 1569, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
| 10 | 3 | 10/3 | 30 A @ 86° F | 0.58" | Black, Green, Red, White | Insulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2 | UL 1569, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
| 10 | 4 | 10/4 | 30 A @ 86° F | 0.62" | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White | Insulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2 | UL 1569, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
MC, XHHW-2 Stranded Wire | ||||||||||||||
600V AC/600V DC | ||||||||||||||
| 14 | 3 | 14/3 | 15 A @ 86° F | 0.64" | Black | Uninsulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Division 2 | UL 1569 | 0000000 | |||||
| 12 | 3 | 12/3 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.65" | Black | Uninsulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Division 2 | UL 1569 | 0000000 | |||||
| 12 | 4 | 12/4 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.68" | Black | Uninsulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Division 2 | UL 1569 | 0000000 | |||||
| 10 | 3 | 10/3 | 30 A @ 86° F | 0.7" | Black | Uninsulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Division 2 | UL 1569 | 0000000 | |||||
| 10 | 4 | 10/4 | 30 A @ 86° F | 0.74" | Black | Uninsulated Ground Wire | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Division 2 | UL 1569 | 0000000 | |||||
Armored Building Cable with Uninsulated Ground Wire
- Use For: Buildings
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: 15° to 190° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Aluminum Armor
Inner: PVC Plastic
Also known as AC cable, this cable has an uninsulated aluminum ground wire that's in constant contact with the aluminum armor, so it can be used for bonding and grounding. The uninsulated ground wire is not counted in the number of wires. The armor acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires. It's often used along the exterior of walls to carry power to outlet boxes. All are flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.
| Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Inner Insulation Color | Features | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. | 250 ft. | |
Solid Wire | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
600V AC | ||||||||||||||
| 14 | 2 | 14/2 | 15 A @ 86° F | 0.46" | Black, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | AC, THHN | UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
| 14 | 3 | 14/3 | 15 A @ 86° F | 0.48" | Black, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | AC, THHN | UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
| 12 | 2 | 12/2 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.5" | Black, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | AC, THHN | UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
| 12 | 3 | 12/3 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.52" | Black, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | AC, THHN | UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
| 10 | 2 | 10/2 | 30 A @ 86° F | 0.56" | Black, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | AC, THHN | UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
| 10 | 3 | 10/3 | 30 A @ 86° F | 0.59" | Black, Red, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | AC, THHN | UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
Armored Building Cable with Fittings
- Use For: Buildings
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -10° to 190° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Steel Armor
Inner: PVC Plastic
Also known as fixture whips, this cable has locknuts and fittings attached to the metal armor to secure to a knockout. The armor acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires. It has 6" long wire leads for hardwiring to an existing electrical system, and is often used to connect light fixtures.
| Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | Current | OD | Inner Insulation Color | Includes | Industry Designation | Specifications Met | Lg., ft. | Each | |
Solid Wire | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
600V AC | |||||||||||
| 14 | 3 | 14/3 | 15 A @ 86° F | 0.46" | Black, Green, White | 1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads | THHN | UL Listed | 6 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 14 | 4 | 14/4 | 15 A @ 86° F | 0.49" | Black, Green, Red, White | 1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads | THHN | UL Listed | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12 | 4 | 12/4 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.92" | Black, Green, Red, White | 1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads | THHN | UL Listed | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Stranded Wire | |||||||||||
600V AC | |||||||||||
| 12 | 3 | 12/3 | 20 A @ 86° F | 0.52" | Black, Green, White | 1/2 NPT Fittings, Locknuts, 6" Wire Leads | THHN | UL Listed | 6 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Armored Fire Alarm Cable
- Use For: Buildings
- Flexible
- Temperature Range: -10° to 190° F
- Insulation:
Outer: Aluminum Armor
Inner: Nylon Plastic, PVC Plastic
Prevent damage to wires for fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, and other critical circuits with this armored cable. Also known as metal clad (MC) cable, the metal armor acts as a conduit to protect the wires inside. The PVC inner insulation resists flames. Its nylon jacket is low smoke, so it can be used without conduit in duct work, under raised floors, and above a drop ceiling. This cable has a ground wire that is not counted in the number of wires.
Hazardous location environmental ratings indicate whether manufacturers have included safety features in products to facilitate their safe use in a hazardous environment. Before selecting a product for a hazardous location, ensure it’s rated for your environment.
Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Wire Ga. | No. of Wires | Cable AWG | OD | Outer Insulation Color | Inner Insulation Color | Features | Industry Designation | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. | 100 ft. | 250 ft. | |
Unshielded Solid Wire | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
300V AC/300V DC | |||||||||||||||
| 18 | 4 | 18/4 | 0.43" | Red | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White | Insulated Ground Wire | MC-FPLP | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Division 2 | UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
Shielded Solid Wire | |||||||||||||||
300V AC/300V DC | |||||||||||||||
| 18 | 2 | 18/2 | 0.39" | Red | Black, White | Uninsulated Ground Wire | MC-FPLP | NEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G NEC Class III Division 2 | UL Listed, UL 2556 VW-1 | 0000000 | |||||
Armored Door Cords
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 Swings In |  Swings Out | ||
- Cord Insulation Material: Stainless Steel Armor
- Flexible
Transfer power between your door frame and door to power electric locks or exit devices. These cords mount on the surface of the door, rather than inside the frame, so they’re easier to install than other power transfer devices such as hinges and mortises. A stainless steel armor protects the wire leads and prevents tampering with your lock. Wire leads are included, so they come ready to hardwire into your system. Cords meet UL 10C to prevent the spread of fire through doors and door frames.
Choose a cord based on your door's opening direction. For doors that open outward, the cord is longer to accommodate the extra distance the door moves as it swings away from the frame.