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Armored Power Cable
SPEC: 45227

CU 600V XLPE Insulation ARMOR-X® PVC Jacket XHHW-2 Control Cable. CT Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial - Silicone Free SPEC45227

Type MC-HL Control Cable 600Volt Copper Conductors, Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulation XHHW-2 Continuous Corrugated Welded Armor ARMOR-X®, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket with 1 Insulated Green CU Ground

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Application & Features

Southwire's 600 Volt Type MC-HL ARMOR-X® control cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation in wet and dry locations, 130°C for emergency overload, 250°C for short circuit conditions, and -40°C for cold bend. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501, 502, and 503.

Specifications

Select a set of products below for more information:
Cond. Size Conductor Number Cond. Strands Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) Diameter Over Armor (in) (cm) Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm) Approx. OD (in) (cm) Copper Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) DC Resistance at 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) AC Resistance at 75C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Min. Bend Radius (in) (cm) Allowable Ampacity Raceway 75C Allowable Ampacity Raceway 90C
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14 AWG 14 AWG
2 2
7 7
30 0.76
0.480 1.22
50 1.27
0.586 1.49
38 57
165 246
2.631 3.92
3.170 4.72
4.1 10.41
20 20
25 25
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14 AWG 14 AWG
4 4
7 7
30 0.76
0.650 1.65
50 1.27
0.676 1.72
64 95
214 318
2.631 3.92
3.170 4.72
4.7 11.94
16 16
20 20
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14 AWG 14 AWG
6 6
7 7
30 0.76
0.650 1.65
50 1.27
0.756 1.92
89 132
267 397
2.631 3.92
3.170 4.72
5.3 13.46
16 16
20 20
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14 AWG 14 AWG
7 7
7 7
30 0.76
0.650 1.65
50 1.27
0.756 1.92
89 132
248 369
2.631 3.92
3.170 4.72
5.3 13.46
16 16
20 20
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14 AWG 14 AWG
8 8
7 7
30 0.76
0.700 1.78
50 1.27
0.806 2.05
114 170
318 473
2.631 3.92
3.170 4.72
5.6 14.22
14 14
17 17
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14 AWG 14 AWG
9 9
7 7
30 0.76
0.790 2.01
50 1.27
0.896 2.28
127 189
352 524
2.631 3.92
3.170 4.72
6.3 16.00
14 14
17 17
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14 AWG 14 AWG
11 11
7 7
30 0.76
0.480 1.22
50 1.27
0.896 2.28
153 228
388 577
2.631 3.92
3.170 4.72
6.2 15.75
10 10
12 12
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14 AWG 14 AWG
12 12
7 7
30 0.76
0.790 2.01
50 1.27
0.896 2.28
153 228
387 576
2.631 3.92
3.170 4.72
6.3 16.00
10 10
12 12
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14 AWG 14 AWG
18 18
7 7
30 0.76
0.920 2.34
50 1.27
1.026 2.61
242 360
540 804
2.631 3.92
3.170 4.72
7.2 18.29
10 10
12 12
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14 AWG 14 AWG
36 36
7 7
30 0.76
0.943 2.40
50 1.27
1.043 2.65
472 702
793 1180
2.631 3.92
3.170 4.72
4.1 10.41
8 8
10 10
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12 AWG 12 AWG
2 2
7 7
30 0.76
0.530 1.35
50 1.27
0.636 1.62
61 91
193 287
1.662 2.47
2.002 2.98
4.5 11.43
25 25
30 30
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12 AWG 12 AWG
3 3
7 7
30 0.76
0.610 1.55
50 1.27
0.716 1.82
81 121
236 351
1.662 2.47
2.002 2.98
5.0 12.70
25 25
30 30
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12 AWG 12 AWG
4 4
7 7
30 0.76
0.650 1.65
50 1.27
0.756 1.92
102 152
272 405
1.662 2.47
2.002 2.98
5.3 13.46
20 20
24 24
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12 AWG 12 AWG
5 5
7 7
30 0.76
0.700 1.78
50 1.27
0.806 2.05
121 180
313 466
1.662 2.47
2.002 2.98
5.6 14.22
20 20
24 24
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12 AWG 12 AWG
6 6
7 7
30 0.76
0.700 1.78
50 1.27
0.806 2.05
141 210
336 500
1.662 2.47
2.002 2.98
5.6 14.22
20 20
24 24
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12 AWG 12 AWG
7 7
7 7
30 0.76
0.700 1.78
50 1.27
0.806 2.05
142 211
337 502
1.662 2.47
2.002 2.98
5.6 14.22
20 20
24 24
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12 AWG 12 AWG
8 8
7 7
30 0.76
0.790 2.01
50 1.27
0.896 2.28
182 271
409 609
1.662 2.47
2.002 2.98
6.3 16.00
17 17
21 21
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12 AWG 12 AWG
11 11
7 7
30 0.76
0.920 2.34
50 1.27
1.026 2.61
243 362
516 768
1.662 2.47
2.002 2.98
7.2 18.29
12 12
15 15
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12 AWG 12 AWG
12 12
7 7
30 0.76
0.920 2.34
50 1.27
1.026 2.61
263 391
543 808
1.662 2.47
2.002 2.98
7.2 18.29
12 12
15 15
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12 AWG 12 AWG
18 18
7 7
30 0.76
1.020 2.59
50 1.27
1.126 2.86
385 573
722 1074
1.662 2.47
2.002 2.98
7.9 20.07
12 12
15 15
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10 AWG 10 AWG
2 2
7 7
30 0.76
0.650 1.65
50 1.27
0.756 1.92
97 144
268 399
1.040 1.55
1.253 1.86
5.3 13.46
35 35
40 40
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10 AWG 10 AWG
5 5
7 7
30 0.76
0.790 2.01
50 1.27
0.896 2.28
193 287
411 612
1.040 1.55
1.253 1.86
6.3 16.00
28 28
32 32
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10 AWG 10 AWG
6 6
7 7
30 0.76
0.790 2.01
50 1.27
0.896 2.28
225 335
450 670
1.040 1.55
1.253 1.86
6.3 16.00
28 28
32 32
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10 AWG 10 AWG
8 8
7 7
30 0.76
0.920 2.34
50 1.27
1.026 2.61
289 430
564 839
1.040 1.55
1.253 1.86
7.2 18.29
24 24
28 28
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10 AWG 10 AWG
11 11
7 7
30 0.76
1.020 2.59
50 1.27
1.126 2.86
386 574
699 1040
1.040 1.55
1.253 1.86
7.9 20.07
17 17
20 20

* Ampacities based upon 2023 NEC Table 310.16 and do not take into account the overcurrent protection limitations in NEC 240.4(D) of 15 Amps for 14 AWG CU, 20 Amps for 12 AWG CU, and 30 Amps for 10 AWG CU (independent of the conductor temperature rating and stranding if size is present in table). Also, see NEC sections 310.15 and 110.14(C) for additional requirements.
* Ampacities have been adjusted for more than Three Current-Carrying Conductors.
! No CSA product Type RA90-HL
^ Tested as per IEC 60332-3-22 & 60092-350
TBA stock codes are estimations only and actual product may vary. Please wait until a stock code is assigned to purchase connectors and/or fittings.

Standards & References

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • UL 44 Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1569 Metal-Clad Cables
  • UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • UL 2225 Cables and Cable-Fittings For Use In Hazardous (Classified) Locations
  • ICEA S-58-679 Control Cable Conductor Identification Method 1 Table 2
  • ICEA S-73-532 Standard for Control, Thermocouple Extension and Instrumentation Cables
  • ICEA S-95-658 (NEMA WC70) Power Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Vertical Tray Flame Test (70,000 Btu/hr) and ICEA T-29-520 - (210,000 Btu/hr)

Construction

  1. Conductor:7 strands class B compressed copper per ASTM B3 and B8
  2. Insulation:Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) XHHW-2
  3. Grounding Conductor:Class B compressed stranded copper with green insulation
  4. Filler:Polypropylene filler as needed
  5. Binder:Polyester flat thread binder tape as needed
  6. Armor:ARMOR-X® Continuous Corrugated Aluminum Welded Armor
  7. Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket

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