SPEC: 60053

6-3 STR CU THHN BLACK/WHITE/RED AL AC 500 FT

Southwire #: 89069202

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Application & Features

Southwire Armorlite® Type AC Cable is suitable for use as follows:
- Feeder power distribution in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings.
- Fished or embedded in plaster.
- Concealed or exposed installations.
- Dry locations only.
- Environmental air-handling spaces per NEC 300.22 (C).
- Installation in cable tray and approved raceways.
- Under raised floors for information technology equipment conductors and cables per NEC Article 645
- Conductors are individually wrapped with a moisture-resistant, flame-retardant paper covering
- Type THHN/THWN rated 90ºC Dry.
- Anti-Short bushing are required

Southwire Armorlite® Type AC Cable - meets or exceeds the following requirements:
- UL Online Product Guide Info - Metal-Clad Cable (PJAZ) ( www.ul.com )
- Federal Specification A-A59544 (formerly J-C-30B)
- NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), Article 320
- Listed for use in UL 1, 2 and 3 Hour Through Penetration Firestop Systems

Specifications

Cond. Size 6 AWG 6 AWG
Conductor Number 3 3
Color BK,RD,WE BK,RD,WE
Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) 0.179 0.45 inch cm
Cond. Strands 19 19
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) 35 0.89 mils mm
Diameter Over Armor (in) (cm) 0.905 2.30 inch cm
Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) 432 643 lbs/1000' kgs/km

Standards & References

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • UL 83 Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 4 Armored Cables
  • RoHS-2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU)
  • Buy American: Compliant with Buy American Requirements, found in 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j); specify “Made in the USA Only!” when ordering to ensure your project receives American made products.

Construction

  1. Conductor:Solid copper per ASTM B3
  2. Insulation:All phases are insulated with Polyvinyl Chloride with Nylon Sheath Type THHN/THWN
  3. Bond Wire:Solid #16 AWG aluminum
  4. Binder:Moisture-resistant, flame-retardant paper covering
  5. Armor:Aluminum Interlocked Armor

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