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    Compare wire vs. cable and choose the right option based on gauge, number of conductors, insulation, and current rating.

    Armored Building Cable

    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.
    MC, XHHW-2 Stranded Wire
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Building Cable. Armored Building Cable , XHHW-2 Cable.
    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.
    Inner
    Insulation
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    Current @
    Temp.
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Features
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Specs.
    Met
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    600V AC/600V DC
    14
    		314/3
    		15 amp @ 86° F0.64"Aluminum, PVC
    		Cross-Linked PolyethyleneBlack-40 to 190Uninsulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Division 2
    		UL 15696730T31000000000000000000000000000000000
    12
    		312/3
    		20 amp @ 86° F0.65"Aluminum, PVC
    		Cross-Linked PolyethyleneBlack-40 to 190Uninsulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Division 2
    		UL 15696730T320000000000000000—000000
    12
    		412/4
    		20 amp @ 86° F0.68"Aluminum, PVC
    		Cross-Linked PolyethyleneBlack-40 to 190Uninsulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Division 2
    		UL 15696730T330000000000000000000000000000
    10
    		310/3
    		30 amp @ 86° F0.7"Aluminum, PVC
    		Cross-Linked PolyethyleneBlack-40 to 190Uninsulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Division 2
    		UL 15696730T3400000000000000000000000000000
    10
    		410/4
    		30 amp @ 86° F0.74"Aluminum, PVC
    		Cross-Linked PolyethyleneBlack-40 to 190Uninsulated Ground WireNEC Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D
    NEC Class II Division 2 Groups F, G
    NEC Class III Division 2
    		UL 15696730T3500000000000000000000000000000
     

    Armored Fire Alarm Cable

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Fire Alarm Cable. Armored Fire Alarm Cable , Unshielded.

    Unshielded

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Fire Alarm Cable. Armored Fire Alarm Cable , Shielded.

    Shielded

    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—Shielded cable has a layer of foil that blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.
    Outer
    Jacket
    Inner
    Insulation
    AWG
    No. of
    Wires
    Cable
    AWG
    OD
    Material
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Features
    Armored
    Cable Type
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    10 ft.
    Long
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    Unshielded Solid Wire
     
    300V AC/300V DC
    18
    		418/4
    		0.43"Aluminum
    		RedNylon, PVC
    		Black, Blue, Green, Red, White-10 to 190Insulated Ground WireMC-FPLPNEC 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
    		6123N1200000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Shielded Solid Wire
     
    300V AC/300V DC
    18
    		218/2
    		0.39"Aluminum
    		RedNylon, PVC
    		Black, White-10 to 190Uninsulated Ground WireMC-FPLPNEC 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
    		6123N1100000000000000000000000000
     
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