16-12 Pair MC-HL Armored Cable, Individual & Overall Shield, PVC-Nylon/PVC, 600V

Parent SKU :  MCHL16-12P-SPOS

SKU :  MCHL16-12P-SPOS-250

CCW ALUMINUM ARMOR • CLASS I, DIV 1 RATED • DIRECT BURIAL
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Wire Size 16 AWG
Conductor Material Copper
Conductor Type Stranded
Outer Diameter 1.22 in. / 30.99 mm
Conductor Count 24
Voltage Rating 600V
Weight per Foot 0.674 lb
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APPLICATION:
Type MC-HL SPOS, STOS Instrumentation Cables features 16 AWG pairs or triad construction with an overall foil shield and drain wire. It is suitable for use in Class I, II & III Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations. This includes Remote-Control Signaling circuits, or where 600V cable is needed for process control, instrumentation or computer cable transmitting at levels above 100 mili-volts in circuits where minimum noise is required. The individual group shields along with the overall shield provide protection from interference among groups as wells as external interference. It may be installed indoors or outside, in wet or dry locations and is sunlight resistant and can be direct buried. It may also be used in cable tray. It is often used in industrial plant settings including oil, gas, petrochemical, chemical, food processing plants, metals, mining, petrochemical, power generation, pulp & paper, transportation.

CONDUCTORS:
Stranded, soft drawn annealed copper

INSULATION:
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

INNER JACKET:
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) with rip cord for easy removal

OUTER JACKET:
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

COLOR CODE:
Black and White with Numbers

SHIELD:
Individual & Overall aluminum / polyester shield with 7-strand tinned copper drain wire

ARMOR:
Continuously welded, impervious, corrugated aluminum armor. Exceeds the grounding requirements of NEC 250.122.



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Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 16 AWG
Conductor Material Copper
Conductor Type Stranded
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 1.22 in. / 30.99 mm
Jacket Type (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride
Conductor Count 24
Shield Coverage % 1
Shield Type Aluminum Polyester
Shield Individual and Overall Shield
Insulation Type (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride
UL Listing Numbers UL83, UL1581, UL1569, UL2225

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600V
Direct Burial Rating Yes
Submersible No
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90ºC
Standards UL Listed MC Cable
UL Listed as Type MC-HL
UL Listed for cable tray use
UL83, UL1581, UL1569, UL2225
Meets NEC Articles 250-118, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, and 725 for hazardous locations
Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial, Oil Resistant

Usage & Installation

Primary ApplicationsPetrochemical or oil & gas processing plants, food processing, metals,mining, power generation, pulp & paper, transportation, and other industrial plant settings.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 0.674 lb

Shipping and Returns

Shipping and Returns

General Shipping Information

In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.

You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.

Expedited Shipping

Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).

Returns

You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.

Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.

Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.

16-12 Pair MC-HL Armored Cable, Individual & Overall Shield, PVC-Nylon/PVC, 600V

Parent SKU :  MCHL16-12P-SPOS

SKU :  MCHL16-12P-SPOS-250

CCW ALUMINUM ARMOR • CLASS I, DIV 1 RATED • DIRECT BURIAL
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Parent SKU :  MCHL16-12P-SPOS

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APPLICATION:
Type MC-HL SPOS, STOS Instrumentation Cables features 16 AWG pairs or triad construction with an overall foil shield and drain wire. It is suitable for use in Class I, II & III Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations. This includes Remote-Control Signaling circuits, or where 600V cable is needed for process control, instrumentation or computer cable transmitting at levels above 100 mili-volts in circuits where minimum noise is required. The individual group shields along with the overall shield provide protection from interference among groups as wells as external interference. It may be installed indoors or outside, in wet or dry locations and is sunlight resistant and can be direct buried. It may also be used in cable tray. It is often used in industrial plant settings including oil, gas, petrochemical, chemical, food processing plants, metals, mining, petrochemical, power generation, pulp & paper, transportation.

CONDUCTORS:
Stranded, soft drawn annealed copper

INSULATION:
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

INNER JACKET:
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) with rip cord for easy removal

OUTER JACKET:
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

COLOR CODE:
Black and White with Numbers

SHIELD:
Individual & Overall aluminum / polyester shield with 7-strand tinned copper drain wire

ARMOR:
Continuously welded, impervious, corrugated aluminum armor. Exceeds the grounding requirements of NEC 250.122.



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Download Spec Sheet

Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 16 AWG
Conductor Material Copper
Conductor Type Stranded
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 1.22 in. / 30.99 mm
Jacket Type (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride
Conductor Count 24
Shield Coverage % 1
Shield Type Aluminum Polyester
Shield Individual and Overall Shield
Insulation Type (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride
UL Listing Numbers UL83, UL1581, UL1569, UL2225

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600V
Direct Burial Rating Yes
Submersible No
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90ºC
Standards UL Listed MC Cable
UL Listed as Type MC-HL
UL Listed for cable tray use
UL83, UL1581, UL1569, UL2225
Meets NEC Articles 250-118, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, and 725 for hazardous locations
Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial, Oil Resistant

Usage & Installation

Primary ApplicationsPetrochemical or oil & gas processing plants, food processing, metals, mining, power generation, pulp & paper, transportation, and other industrial plant settings.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 0.674 lb

Shipping and Returns

Shipping and Returns

General Shipping Information

In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST typically ship within 1-2 business days. Our business days are Monday through Friday; we do not process orders on Saturday, Sunday, or major US Holidays.

You will receive an e-mail with a tracking number within 1-2 business days from the time its shipped. You will also be able to view your order status and tracking numbers in your account order history.

Expedited Shipping

Expedited shipments are delivered Monday-Friday except on US Holidays. The order must be placed before 12pm CST to ship same day ( Mon-Fri Only).

Returns

You have 30 days from the day you receive the item to contact us for a return. Returns are subject to a 30% Restocking Fee.

Please contact us at help@wireamerica.com to request a return authorization. Have your order number or name the order was placed with ready and we will email you an RMA (return) number and instructions for return. Currently, we do not offer exchanges. A new order must be placed if you need a different item. If you provide the new order number at the time of your return request, the restocking fee may be lowered.

Orders on any items with a material value of $50 or less are non-returnable.

16-12 Pair MC-HL Armored Cable, Individual & Overall Shield, PVC-Nylon/PVC, 600V
Full Specifications

Physical Specifications

Wire Size (AWG/MCM) 16 AWG
Conductor Material Copper
Conductor Type Stranded
Outer Diameter (OD) (in/mm) 1.22 in. / 30.99 mm
Jacket Type (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride
Conductor Count 24
Shield Coverage % 1
Shield Type Aluminum Polyester
Shield Individual and Overall Shield
Insulation Type (PVC) Polyvinyl Chloride
UL Listing Numbers UL83, UL1581, UL1569, UL2225

Technical Specifications

Voltage Rating 600V
Direct Burial Rating Yes
Submersible No
Sunlight Resistance Rating Yes
Temperature Rating 90ºC
Standards UL Listed MC Cable
UL Listed as Type MC-HL
UL Listed for cable tray use
UL83, UL1581, UL1569, UL2225
Meets NEC Articles 250-118, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, and 725 for hazardous locations
Sunlight Resistant, Direct Burial, Oil Resistant

Usage & Installation:

Primary ApplicationsPetrochemical or oil & gas processing plants, food processing, metals, mining, power generation, pulp & paper, transportation, and other industrial plant settings.

Packaging & Dimensions:

Weight per Foot 0.674 lb
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AWG, or American Wire Gauge, is the standard system used primarily in North America to measure the diameter of electrical conductors. This system is critical because a wire's size directly impacts its electrical resistance and how much current (ampacity) it can safely carry. A key principle is that the smaller the AWG number, the larger the wire's diameter; for instance, 12 AWG is thicker and can carry more current than 14 AWG. Sizes beyond 0 AWG are referred to as "aught" (e.g., 1/0, 2/0). Selecting the correct AWG is essential for safe electrical installations, preventing overheating, and minimizing voltage drop.
Voltage drop is the natural reduction in electrical potential that occurs as current travels through a circuit, from the power source to a device. This happens because all wires inherently have resistance, which converts some electrical energy into heat, leading to a loss of voltage. While minor voltage drop is normal, excessive amounts can cause problems like dimming lights, slow or overheating motors, and erratic electronic behavior. It can also lead to higher energy consumption and, in severe cases, create safety hazards due to overheating wires. Key factors influencing voltage drop include the wire's length and thickness (gauge), the amount of current flowing through it, and the quality of electrical connections.
In electrical wiring, amps (amperes) measure the rate of electrical current flow. Think of it as the volume of electricity moving through the wire at any given time. Crucially, every electrical wire has an ampacity rating, which is the maximum current it can safely carry continuously without overheating. Exceeding a wire's ampacity can lead to insulation damage and fire hazards, highlighting why proper wire sizing based on expected amperage is vital for safe electrical systems.
A wire's ampacity, or its safe current-carrying capacity, changes with temperature primarily because of two factors. First, the electrical resistance of copper and aluminum wires increases as they get hotter, causing them to generate more heat when current flows. Second, every wire's insulation has a maximum temperature limit; exceeding this can cause degradation and safety hazards. Therefore, in hotter environments, a wire must carry less current to avoid exceeding its insulation's temperature rating. This ensures the wire remains safe and functional, preventing overheating and potential failures.
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