{"product_id":"1-3-aluminum-mc-metal-clad-cable-w-bare-ground","title":"1\/3 Aluminum MC Cable with Bare Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"An excellent choice for commercial service entrance conductors, primary building feeders, and heavy industrial branch circuits. Engineered as a Type MC certified assembly, this 3-conductor plus bare ground system features high-capacity 600V cross-linked polyethylene (XHHW-2) insulated conductors encased within a rugged, lightweight interlocked aluminum armor shield.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhy Electricians Choose 1 AWG Aluminum MC Armor Cable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhen wiring industrial plants, multi-residential complexes, or commercial retail grids, balancing physical protection and labor time is paramount. The 1 AWG 3-Conductor Aluminum MC Cable offers a highly cost-effective, lightweight alternative to heavy copper building wires in rigid pipe systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eFabricated with Class B compact stranded AA-8000 series aluminum alloy, the assembly features individual Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulated wires wrapped securely in structural binder tape before armor application. It functions effortlessly under extreme dry heat, environments requiring high impact resistance, and specialized environmental air-handling plenum spaces while preserving excellent installation bend flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eTechnical Specifications: 1 AWG 3-Conductor Aluminum MC Cable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eENGINEERING OVERVIEW:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 AWG 3-Conductor Aluminum Metal Clad Cable with Bare Ground (Type MC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003eCable Classification:\u003c\/b\u003e Type MC (Metal-Clad Cables)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003eConductor Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 Insulated Phase Conductors + 1 Bare Ground Wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 AWG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003eConductor Material:\u003c\/b\u003e AA-8000 Series Compact Stranded Aluminum Alloy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003eConductor Insulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE), XHHW-2 rated per UL standards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003eConductor Colors:\u003c\/b\u003e Black, Red, and White insulation wraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\"\u003eGround Wire Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 AWG (Bare Aluminum Conductor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArmor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOverall aluminum interlocked armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,9,0\"\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 600 Volts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,10,0\"\u003eTemperature Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40°C to 90°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,11,0\"\u003eAmp Rating (@ 75°C Terminals):\u003c\/b\u003e 100 Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,12,0\"\u003eAmp Rating (@ 90°C Terminals):\u003c\/b\u003e 115 Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,13,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,13,0\"\u003eCompliance Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e UL 44, 1569 for Type MC Cable for CT Use • NEMA WC-70\/ICEA S-95-658 • IEEEE 1202 70,000 BTU\/HR Vertical Tray Flame Test • ASTM B800 \u0026amp; B801 • NEC 518.4, NEC 520.5, NEC 645.5, and NEC 300.22 for environmental air-handling spaces • Temperature Rating: -40°C to 90°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eCommon 1 AWG Aluminum MC Cable Applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003eCommercial \u0026amp; Industrial Feeders:\u003c\/b\u003e The premier choice for running high-capacity feeder panels through commercial warehouses, casinos, manufacturing plants, and institutional facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eService Entrance Conductor Lateral Loops: \u003c\/b\u003eExtensively deployed to route secondary service power feeds from main enclosures out to independent electrical distribution hubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Plenum Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCertified by code for open deployment inside multi-story vertical structural risers and environmental air-handling plenums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeavy HVAC Conditioning Infrastructure:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for wiring high-capacity commercial climate control grids, industrial building chillers, and large refrigeration equipment blocks.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003eCost-Conscious Commercial Retrofits:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliminates the grueling step of bending, anchoring, and pulling wire through commercial EMT or rigid steel conduit pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15,0\"\u003eTechnical Note:\u003c\/b\u003e All values are nominal and subject to industry tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Specifications are subject to change without notice. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify that all materials meet the specific requirements of the project and comply with local electrical codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15,1\"\u003eAmpacity Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Values calculated based on the National Electrical Code (NEC) ampacity standards. Because most commercial distribution panels, main breakers, and terminal lugs for 100-Amp circuits feature standard 75°C termination points, circuits should be designed around the conservative 100-Amp limit. The 115-Amp rating at 90°C is utilized for ampacity adjustment, crowding adjustments, and correction factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wire America","offers":[{"title":"250 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981799162170,"sku":"MCA1-3-250","price":1126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ft. 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