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Series / Type	Armor Lite
Category	Metal Cradle
AWG	12/2
Wet Location Use	Dry

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Prodcut Description

Southwire Armorlite® 12/2 CU Type MC Cable

The Southwire Armorlite® Type MC Cable is a highly durable, efficient, and versatile solution ideal for various electrical installations. Constructed with soft-drawn copper Type THHN/THWN conductors rated at 90°C (dry), the cable also features a green insulated grounding conductor for added safety. The conductors are bound with a printed binder tape and enclosed in aluminum interlocking armor, ensuring superior protection and ease of installation. Available in three length variations—50 ft, 250 ft, and 1000 ft—this cable is designed to meet the diverse needs of commercial, industrial, and residential installations.

Applications & Features

Used for branch, feeder, and service power distribution in various building types.
Suitable for concealed or exposed installations, including fished or embedded settings.
Approved for use in environmental air-handling spaces per NEC 300.22(C).
Ideal for installations in places of assembly and theaters, adhering to NEC 518.4 and 520.5.
Approved for use in hazardous locations, including Class I Div. 2, Class II Div. 2, and Class III Div. 1.
Installable in cable trays, approved raceways, and under raised floors for information technology equipment.

Specifications

Attribute	Details
Number of Conductors	2
Conductor Size	12 AWG
Conductor Type	Soft-drawn copper (Type THHN/THWN)
Ground Wire	Green insulated copper conductor
Insulation Thickness	15 mils
Outer Diameter	474 mils
Weight	107 lbs/1000 ft
Armor Type	Aluminum interlocking armor
Length Variations	50 ft, 250 ft, 1000 ft

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DOCUMENTATION

Environmental Product Declaration

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Standards & References

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

UL 83
UL 1569
UL 1685
UL Online Product Guide Info - Metal-Clad Cable (PJAZ) ( www.ul.com )
Federal Specification A-A59544 (formerly J-C-30B)
FT4/IEEE 1202 (70,000 Btu/hr) Vertical Cable Tray Flame Test
NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), Article 330
Listed for use in UL 1, 2 and 3 Hour Through Penetration Firestop Systems
REACH/RoHS-2 (Chemical Limit) Compliant

Southwire Armorlite 12-2 MC Cable , Black/White/Green THHN, 600V