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.
Application & Features
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) | Nom. OD (mils) (mm) | Nominal Total Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) | |
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2
2
|
14 AWG
14 AWG
|
1
1
|
15
0.38
|
50.8
50.8
|
468
11.89
|
88
132
|
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3
3
|
14 AWG
14 AWG
|
1
1
|
15
0.38
|
50.8
50.8
|
488
12.41
|
108
160
|
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4
4
|
14 AWG
14 AWG
|
1
1
|
15
0.38
|
50.8
50.8
|
520
13.22
|
131
194
|
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2
2
|
12 AWG
12 AWG
|
1
1
|
15
0.38
|
50.8
50.8
|
501
12.74
|
111
165
|
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3
3
|
12 AWG
12 AWG
|
1
1
|
15
0.38
|
50.8
50.8
|
524
13.32
|
136
203
|
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4
4
|
12 AWG
12 AWG
|
1
1
|
15
0.38
|
50.8
50.8
|
560
14.24
|
165
246
|
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2
2
|
10 AWG
10 AWG
|
1
1
|
20
0.51
|
50.8
50.8
|
555
14.12
|
139
207
|
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3
3
|
10 AWG
10 AWG
|
1
1
|
20
0.51
|
50.8
50.8
|
583
14.81
|
180
268
|
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4
4
|
10 AWG
10 AWG
|
1
1
|
|
50.8
50.8
|
629
15.98
|
226
336
|
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2
2
|
8 AWG
8 AWG
|
19
19
|
30
0.76
|
50.8
50.8
|
780
19.81
|
244
362
|
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3
3
|
8 AWG
8 AWG
|
19
19
|
30
0.76
|
50.8
50.8
|
817
20.76
|
315
468
|
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2
2
|
6 AWG
6 AWG
|
19
19
|
30
0.76
|
50.8
50.8
|
862
21.89
|
326
486
|
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3
3
|
6 AWG
6 AWG
|
19
19
|
|
50.8
50.8
|
905
23.01
|
432
643
|
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3
3
|
4 AWG
4 AWG
|
19
19
|
40
1.02
|
50.8
50.8
|
1054
26.79
|
627
934
|
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4
4
|
4 AWG
4 AWG
|
19
19
|
40
1.02
|
50.8
50.8
|
1142
29.01
|
798
1187
|
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3
3
|
3 AWG
3 AWG
|
19
19
|
40
1.02
|
|
1115
28.33
|
748
1113
|
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4
4
|
3 AWG
3 AWG
|
19
19
|
40
1.02
|
|
1209
30.72
|
956
1423
|
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3
3
|
2 AWG
2 AWG
|
19
19
|
40
1.02
|
50.8
50.8
|
1184
30.09
|
899
1337
|
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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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