{"product_id":"1-4-aluminum-mc-metal-clad-cable-w-bare-ground","title":"1\/4 Aluminum MC Cable W\/ Bare Ground","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An excellent industrial and commercial choice for multi-phase high-amperage feeder systems, branch circuits, and secondary sub-panel installations. Engineered with a lightweight, interlocking aluminum armor jacket, this pre-protected 4-conductor plus ground assembly eliminates the extensive material and labor expenses of traditional conduit piping. It allows electrical crews to route heavy service lines directly through walls, ceilings, and open cable trays in a fraction of the time.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWhy Electricians Choose 1\/4 Aluminum MC Cable w\/ Ground\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIn modern commercial and industrial construction, minimizing field labor hours directly dictates project profitability. The 1\/4 Aluminum Metal Clad (MC) Cable delivers a pre-armored wiring system that can be uncoiled and installed in up to half the layout time of standard conduit pipe runs. Built with premium AA-8000 series aluminum alloy, it features four color-coded XHHW-2 insulated phase conductors and a dedicated bare grounding wire wrapped snugly in a rugged interlocking aluminum armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eLabor-Saving Armor:\u003c\/b\u003e The integrated aluminum interlocked armor serves as its own flexible metallic protective raceway, removing the tedious labor of bending and installing separate EMT or rigid conduit systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003ePremium AA-8000 Conductor:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured with compact-stranded 8000-series aluminum alloy to ensure high electrical conductivity, dramatically reduced weight strain during long structural pulls, and excellent flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eXHHW-2 Insulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Individual phase conductors are insulated with cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), providing elite resistance to heat, moisture, and electrical stress in challenging industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eMaximum Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Code-approved for an exceptionally broad range of heavy-duty installations including commercial distribution panels, large equipment feeders, vertical risers, and environmental air-handling spaces (plenums).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eTechnical Specifications: 1-1-1-1 Aluminum Metal Clad (MC) w\/ Ground\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eEngineering Overview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eConductor Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 Insulated Conductors + 1 Bare Ground Wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 AWG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003eConductor Material:\u003c\/b\u003e AA-8000 Series Compact Stranded Aluminum Alloy (per ASTM B800 \u0026amp; B801)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003eConductor Colors:\u003c\/b\u003e Black, White, Red \u0026amp; Blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003eGround Wire Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 AWG (Bare Conductor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/b\u003e High-Heat \u0026amp; Moisture Resistant Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE \/ Type XHHW-2). A binder tape is wrapped over the insulated conductors' assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\"\u003eArmor:\u003c\/b\u003e Overall aluminum interlocked armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,7,0\"\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 600 Volts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,8,0\"\u003eTemperature Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e -40°C to 90°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,9,0\"\u003eAmp Rating (@ 75°C):\u003c\/b\u003e 100 Amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,10,0\"\u003eAmp Rating (@ 90°C):\u003c\/b\u003e 115 Amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,11,0\"\u003eOutside Diameter (OD):\u003c\/b\u003e 1.36 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,12,0\"\u003eInsulation Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.055 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,13,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,13,0\"\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 677 lbs\/mft (pounds per 1,000 feet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,14,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,14,0\"\u003eMinimum Bending Radius:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.52 inches (Calculated as 7x the OD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,15,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,15,0\"\u003eCompliance Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e UL 44, 1569 for Type MC Cable for CT Use, NEMA WC-70\/ICEA S-95-658, IEEE 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 (plenums).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon 1 AWG 4-Conductor Aluminum MC Cable Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\"\u003eMulti-Phase Power Distribution:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed explicitly for 3-phase circuits with a neutral wire (4-wire systems), making it ideal for feeding sub-panels in commercial office buildings, retail grids, and multi-residential complexes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\"\u003eEnvironmental Air-Handling Plenum Spaces:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully certified under NEC 300.22, allowing installers to route the cable through dropped ceiling voids and plenum spaces without secondary containment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\"\u003eHazardous Location Environments:\u003c\/b\u003e Approved for deployment in specialized industrial environments as permitted under NEC Articles 501, 502, 503, and 504.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\"\u003eHigh-Rise Vertical Risers:\u003c\/b\u003e Meets standard structural vertical support requirements (per NEC 300.19 and 330.30), making it an excellent choice for main riser shafts running floor-to-floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll 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. Reference NEC Article 330 for specific Metal-Clad installation guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1\"\u003eAmpacity Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Values calculated based on the National Electrical Code (NEC) standards. Because most standard commercial electrical panels, breakers, and terminal lugs feature 75°C termination points, circuits are typically designed based on the conservative 100-Amp standard. The 115-Amp rating at 90°C is utilized for ampacity adjustment and correction factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wire America","offers":[{"title":"250 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981798244666,"sku":"MCA1-4-250","price":1389.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ft. 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