Armorlite® Type AC

14 AWG through 2 AWG THHN/THWN Insulated Singles Wrapped in Moisture-Resistant, Flame-Retardant Paper. 16 AWG Aluminum Bond Wire. UL Listed. 600 Volts. Rated VW-1. Lightweight Aluminum Interlocked Armor.

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Application

Southwire Armorlite® Type AC Cable is suitable for use as follows:

  • Branch, feeder and service power distribution in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multiresidential buildings.
  • Dry locations only.
  • Fished or embedded in plaster
  • Concealed or exposed installations
  • 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 645.5(D) & 645.5(D)(2).

Specifications

Select a set of products below for more information:
Conductor Ground Wire
No. of Conductors Size (AWG or kcmil) (mm2) No. of Strands Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) Size (AWG) No. of Strands Nom. OD (mils) (mm) Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) Allowable Ampacity
610293
2 2
14 AWG 14 AWG
1 1
15 0.38
50.8 50.8
468 11.89
90 135
610294
3 3
14 AWG 14 AWG
1 1
15 0.38
50.8 50.8
488 12.41
110 163
610296
4 4
14 AWG 14 AWG
1 1
15 0.38
50.8 50.8
520 13.22
131 194
553270
2 2
12 AWG 12 AWG
1 1
15 0.38
50.8 50.8
501 12.74
111 165
610232
3 3
12 AWG 12 AWG
1 1
15 0.38
50.8 50.8
524 13.32
138 206
610297
4 4
12 AWG 12 AWG
1 1
15 0.38
50.8 50.8
560 14.24
168 250
610298
2 2
10 AWG 10 AWG
1 1
50.8 50.8
558 14.19
142 212
610299
3 3
10 AWG 10 AWG
1 1
50.8 50.8
586 14.88
183 273
610300
4 4
10 AWG 10 AWG
1 1
50.8 50.8
629 15.98
226 336
890607
2 2
8 AWG 8 AWG
19 19
30 0.76
50.8 50.8
780 19.81
244 362
890608
3 3
8 AWG 8 AWG
19 19
30 0.76
50.8 50.8
817 20.76
315 468
890691
2 2
6 AWG 6 AWG
19 19
30 0.76
50.8 50.8
862 21.89
326 486
890692
3 3
6 AWG 6 AWG
19 19
50.8 50.8
905 23.01
432 643
890695
3 3
4 AWG 4 AWG
19 19
40 1.02
50.8 50.8
1054 26.79
627 934
890696
4 4
4 AWG 4 AWG
19 19
40 1.02
50.8 50.8
1142 29.01
798 1187
553275
3 3
3 AWG 3 AWG
19 19
40 1.02
1115 28.33
748 1113
553278
4 4
3 AWG 3 AWG
19 19
40 1.02
1209 30.72
956 1423
890698
3 3
2 AWG 2 AWG
19 19
40 1.02
50.8 50.8
1184 30.09
899 1337
890699
4 4
2 AWG 2 AWG
19 19
40 1.02
50.8 50.8
1286 32.68
1155 1718

Standards & References

Southwire Armorlite® Type AC Cable meets or exceeds the following requirements:

  • UL 4
  • UL 83
  • 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
  • REACH/RoHS-2 (Chemical Limit) Compliant

Construction

Southwire Armorlite® Type AC Cable is constructed with soft-drawn copper, Type THHN insulated conductors which are individually wrapped with a moisture-resistant, flame-retardant paper covering. Aluminum interlocking armor is applied over the assembly. A 16 AWG aluminum bond wire is placed inside the armor, runs longitudinally and is in intimate contact with the armor for its entire length.

  • An armor assembly (combination of the interlocked armor & bonding strip) that is recognized as an equipment grounding/bonding conductor per NEC 250.118(8).
  • Reduces installation costs up to 50% over pipe and wire.
  • Lightweight aluminum armor--as much as 45% lighter than steel AC Cable.
  • UL Classified 1, 2, and 3 hour Through Penetration Firestop Systems: W-J-3037, W-L-3110, W-L-3113, W-L-3117, W-L-3120, W-L-3121, W-L-3160, C-AJ-3115, C-AJ-3140, C-AJ-3142, C-AJ-3145, C-AJ-3173, C-AJ-3202, C-AJ-4065, C-AJ-4066, F-C-3038.
  • Anti-short/insulating bushings supplied with every reel or coil.
  • Cable reverse wound on reel for ease of pulling and installation. When pulling from coils, pull from inside to ensure ease of installation.

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