ALUMINUM MC CABLE

MC Cable, short for metal-clad cable, is an electrical cable featuring insulated wires enclosed within a protective metallic sheath, most often aluminum. This robust metallic casing not only shields the wires but also acts as a crucial grounding path. You'll find MC cable widely used across residential, commercial, and industrial environments. Read our Aluminum MC Cable Buyers Guide.

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Aluminum MC Cable (Metal Clad)

Aluminum Metal Clad (MC) cable provides a highly durable and flexible solution for electrical power and lighting circuits in commercial, industrial, and multi-residential buildings. This assembly typically features solid or stranded soft-drawn copper conductors protected by a lightweight, interlocking aluminum alloy armor. Designed to replace traditional conduit and wire installations, MC cable significantly reduces labor costs while providing superior mechanical protection. The internal conductors are insulated with high-heat resistant THHN/THWN-2 material and bundled with a dedicated green grounding conductor, ensuring a safe and reliable path for electrical current in both concealed and exposed environments.


Key Features
  • Flexible Interlocking Armor: Lightweight, high-strength aluminum alloy armor provides excellent crush resistance without the need for rigid conduit.
  • High-Performance Insulation: Features color-coded conductors with THHN/THWN-2 insulation, rated for 90°C and 600V applications.
  • Labor Efficiency: Eliminates the need for pipe-bending and traditional wire pulling, allowing for faster installation through metal studs.
  • Integrated Grounding: Includes a full-sized green insulated copper grounding conductor for enhanced safety and simplified terminations.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Manufactured to meet UL 1569 and UL 83 standards, fully compliant with NEC Article 330.
Common Applications
  • Commercial Branch Wiring: Used for power, lighting, and control circuits in offices, retail stores, and hotels.
  • Industrial Facilities: Ideal for assembly lines, warehouses, and manufacturing plants where mechanical protection is required.
  • Renovations & Retrofits: Perfect for "fished" installations in existing walls where installing rigid conduit is impractical.
  • HVAC Equipment Power: Frequently used to provide dedicated power runs to air conditioning units and rooftop mechanical equipment.
  • Data Centers: Utilized for underfloor power distribution and overhead rack power in sensitive networking environments.
  • Healthcare Facilities: Suitable for non-patient care areas in hospitals and clinics per NEC requirements.
  • Multi-Family Housing: Common in high-rise apartments and condominiums for main feeder and branch circuit distribution.

Resources & Guides

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