Duraclad® Type AC

12/2 AWG Copper Type ACTHH (THHN Singles). 16 AWG Aluminum Bond Wire. UL Listed. 600 Volts. Rated VW-1. Galvanized Steel Interlocking Armor.

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Application

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

  • Branch, feeder and service power distribution in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential 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
552783
2 2
14 AWG 14 AWG
1 1
15 0.38
50.8 50.8
468 11.89
188 279
552785
3 3
14 AWG 14 AWG
1 1
15 0.38
50.8 50.8
488 12.41
212 315
553184
4 4
14 AWG 14 AWG
1 1
15 0.38
50.8 50.8
520 13.22
240 357
552749
2 2
12 AWG 12 AWG
1 1
15 0.38
501 12.74
216 321
552750
3 3
12 AWG 12 AWG
1 1
15 0.38
50.8 50.8
524 13.32
249 370
552757
4 4
12 AWG 12 AWG
1 1
15 0.38
50.8 50.8
560 14.24
287 427
552782
2 2
10 AWG 10 AWG
1 1
20 0.51
50.8 50.8
558 14.19
265 394
552756
3 3
10 AWG 10 AWG
1 1
20 0.51
50.8 50.8
586 14.88
313 465
552789
4 4
10 AWG 10 AWG
1 1
20 0.51
50.8 50.8
629 15.98
366 545
552784
3 3
8 AWG 8 AWG
19 19
30 0.76
50.8 50.8
707 17.97
459 683
552759
3 3
6 AWG 6 AWG
19 19
30 0.76
50.8 50.8
795 20.21
596 887
553368
4 4
6 AWG 6 AWG
19 19
30 0.76
50.8 50.8
975 24.78
829 1233
552803
3 3
4 AWG 4 AWG
19 19
40 1.02
50.8 50.8
1054 26.79
941 1400
552793
3 3
2 AWG 2 AWG
19 19
40 1.02
1184 30.09
1257 1870

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 327
  • Listed for use in UL 1, 2, and 3 Hour Through-Penetration Firestop Systems
  • REACH/RoHS-2 (Chemical Limit) Compliant

Construction

Southwire Duraclad® 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. Steel 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.
  • 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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