SPEC: 60211

8-8 STR CU THHN AIA MC BLACK JKT 1000 FT SPEC60211 66845002

Southwire #: 66845002

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Application & Features

Southwire Armorlite® Type MC Cable Neutral-per-phase products comply with NEC 200.4 requirements (added in the 2011 NEC) for the installation and marking of neutral conductors. Neutrals are not to be used for more than one circuit (branch, multiwire branch, or ungrounded feeder). See NEC 200.4 for complete requirements.

Southwire Armorlite® Type MC Cable - Neutral per phase is suitable for use as follow:
- Applications affected by harmonics generated from non-linear switching loads, such as computers, variable frequency drives, electrical test equipment, and office equipment.
- Multiple circuits for branch, feeder and service power distribution in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings.
- Fished or embedded in plaster.
- Concealed or exposed installations.
- Environmental air-handling spaces per NEC 300.22 (C).
- Places of Assembly per NEC 518.4 and theaters per NEC 520.5.
- Suitable for Wet Location per NEC 330.10(A)(11)
- Installation in cable tray and approved raceways.
- Under raised floors for information technology equipment conductors and cables per NEC Article 645
- Class I Div. 2, Class II Div 2, & Class III Div. 1 Hazardous Locations.
- Binder tape with print legend wrapped around assembly.
- Type THHN/THWN rated 90ºC Dry/75ºC Wet

Southwire Armorlite® Type MC 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 330
- Listed for use in UL 1, 2 and 3 Hour Through Penetration Firestop Systems

Specifications

Cond. Size 8 AWG 8 AWG
Conductor Number 4 4
Color See Table See Table
Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) 0.143 0.36 inch cm
Cond. Strands 19 19
Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) 35 0.89 mils mm
Ground Size 1x8 1x8
Num x Neutral Size 4x8 4x8
Diameter Over Armor (in) (cm) 1.052 2.67 inch cm
Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm) 50 1.27 mils mm
Approx. OD (in) (cm) 1.158 2.94 inch cm
Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) 815 1213 lbs/1000' kgs/km

Note: Conductor number = number of phase conductors. Does not include neutrals and green ground.
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 83 Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables
  • UL 1569 Metal-Clad Cables
  • UL 1479 Standard for Safety Fire Tests of Penetration Firestops
  • UL 1685 FT4 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • IEEE 1202 FT4 Flame Test (70,000) BTU/hr Vertical Tray Test
  • 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.
  • VW-1 (Vertical-Wire) Flame Test

Construction

  1. Conductor:19 strands class C compressed copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  2. Insulation:All phases are insulated with Polyvinyl Chloride with Nylon Sheath Type THHN/THWN
  3. Ground:Green insulated ground. Polyvinyl Chloride with Nylon Sheath Type THHN/THWN
  4. Binder:Mylar tape
  5. Armor:Aluminum Interlocked Armor
  6. Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) sunlight resistant, and corrosion resistant

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