Application
ENERGEX® MC 120 cables may be used for branch, feeder and service for distribution in commercial, industrial, and multi-residential construction in accordance with NEC Article 330. They are suitable for installation in motion picture studios, theaters, and places of assembly (100 people or more) per NEC Articles 230.43, 300.22(C), 330, 396, 518, 520, 530 and 645. These cables may be installed in approved raceways and as open runs of cable on a messenger. They may be installed exposed, concealed or in cable tray and may be run in spaces used for environmental air in accordance with NEC Article 300.22(C) ONLY.
Nexans MC 120 wire is LEAD FREE and RoHS compliant.
Construction
Conductor:
Solid conductors and the wires for stranded conductors are soft annealed copper to ASTM B3.
Insulation:
Colored PVC/Nylon type THHN in accordance with UL 83, flame retardant, meeting UL VW-1 flame test for sizes #14 to #1 AWG.
Colored cross-linked polyethylene type XHHW-2 per UL 44 for sizes 1/0 AWG and larger.
Ground Wire:
Bare copper, sized in accordance with NEC and UL, with green THHN insulation (green XHHW-2 for 1/0 and larger).
Assembly:
Conductors are cabled with grounding wires. A marker tape/core protection tape combination assembles the core in an essentially round configuration.
Armor:
Interlocking aluminum tape armor applied directly over the core.
Marker Tape Print
NEXANS TYPE MC 600 VOLT FOR CT USE (SIZE) THHN (UL) E-47409 LEAD FREE (MFG DATE)
Specifications
- Meets UL 44: Thermoset Insulated Wires and Cables (#1/0 AWG and larger)
- Meets UL 83: Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables (#14 to #1 AWG)
- Tested to UL 1479: Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops for one, two or three hour fire rated assemblies (for cables up to #2 AWG)
- Meets UL 1569: Metal Clad Cables
- Meets UL 1581: Reference Standard for Electrical Wire, Cable, and Flexible Cords
- Designated Type MC per NEC Article 330
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