{"product_id":"2-awg-4-conductor-direct-burial-aluminum-mc-cable","title":"2\/4 Direct Burial Aluminum MC Cable with Bare Ground (PVC Jacketed)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"2 AWG 4-Conductor Direct Burial Aluminum MC (Metal Clad) Cable is a high-efficiency electrical power line designed to deliver continuous feeder and branch circuit power across demanding commercial and light industrial applications. Combining four independent 2 AWG compact stranded AA-8000 series aluminum alloy power conductors with a bare aluminum ground wire, the assembly is shielded within a continuous Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA). Finished with an extruded, sunlight-resistant polyvinyl chloride (PVC) outer jacket, this power cable stands up to aggressive soil chemistries, water submersion, and mechanical crushing, satisfying code requirements for direct placement in trenches or raw concrete forms without the expense or installation time of auxiliary conduit networks.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits: 2\/4 Direct Burial MC Cable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Efficiency 2 AWG 4-Conductor Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Optimally scaled for three-phase 4-wire commercial sub-panels, 90A branch feeder lines, and complex industrial equipment hookups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour-Conductor Power Core Alignment:\u003c\/b\u003e Groups four individual insulated conductors inside a tight physical diameter, ensuring full neutral and multi-phase line distribution within a single armor sheath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirect Burial \u0026amp; Concrete Encasement Rated:\u003c\/b\u003e The heavy-duty, sunlight-resistant outer PVC jacket forms an impermeable barrier against soil chemistry, corrosive moisture, and physical impact, permitting direct trenches or structural concrete encasement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAA-8000 Aluminum Conductors:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured with premium 8000-series compact stranded aluminum alloy, offering an exceptionally lightweight, cost-effective alternative to copper feeders while maintaining stable electrical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA):\u003c\/b\u003e Spirally wrapped interlocking metallic armor ensures high crush resistance, physical barrier security, and defense against boring pests, eliminating the labor and material costs of traditional pipe-and-wire conduit installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCross-Linked Polyethylene Insulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Inner core conductors are insulated with high-dielectric, flame-retardant XHHW-2 \/ XLPE insulation, certified for stable continuous operation at temperatures up to 90°C in both wet and dry applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications: 2-2-2-2-6 Conductor Direct Burial Alum MC Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 AWG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Power Conductors:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConductor Material:\u003c\/b\u003e AA-8000 Series Compact Stranded Aluminum Alloy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGround Wire Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 AWG Bare Aluminum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhase Colors (240V):\u003c\/b\u003e Black, White, Red, Blue \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsulation Type:\u003c\/b\u003e XLPE \/ XHHW-2 (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArmor Type:\u003c\/b\u003e AIA (Aluminum Interlocked Armor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtective Outer Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) - Black (Sunlight \u0026amp; Moisture Resistant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 600 Volts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e -40°C to 90°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmp Rating (@ 75°C - NEC):\u003c\/b\u003e 90 Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmp Rating (@ 90°C - NEC):\u003c\/b\u003e 100 Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsulation Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.045 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacket Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.050 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Nominal Outer Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.33 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApproximate Net Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 662 lbs per 1,000 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimum Bending Radius:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.31 inches \u003ci\u003e(Calculated as 7x Diameter Over Jacket)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompliance Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e UL 44, UL 1569 (Type MC), NEMA WC70 \/ 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon 2\/4 Alum MC Cable PVC Jacket Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain Feeders \u0026amp; Service Entrances:\u003c\/b\u003e Injecting raw power from outdoor utility transformers into high-capacity indoor distribution panels, switchgear arrays, and main disconnect hubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndustrial \u0026amp; Heavy Manufacturing Layouts:\u003c\/b\u003e Routing high-amperage power across industrial environments, paper mills, foundries, mining sites, and petrochemical operations via open indoor or outdoor cable trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirect Burial Site Distribution:\u003c\/b\u003e Burying underground branch and feeder circuits between commercial facilities, outer maintenance hubs, outbuildings, and municipal wastewater treatment zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHazardous \u0026amp; Assembly Locations:\u003c\/b\u003e Permitted for use in environments such as arenas, theaters, casino main floors, and industrial hazardous zones (Class I \u0026amp; II, Division 2; Class III, Division 1 \u0026amp; 2) per strict NEC provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmpacity Note (NEC Table 310.16)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e75°C Terminal Rating: 90 AMPS\u003c\/b\u003e — This is the standard engineering design rating. Use this value for final circuit sizing under normal operating conditions, as most commercial breakers, distribution lugs, and equipment terminals are restricted to 75°C terminations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e90°C Terminal Rating: 100 AMPS\u003c\/b\u003e — This is the maximum capacity rating. Use this value strictly as the baseline calculation factor when adjusting or derating for high ambient temperatures, or when bundling multiple cables closely together in a single trench or tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_02093c4c4f149f2c-513\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Note: \u003c\/b\u003eTo prevent structural degradation from galvanic corrosion, installers must utilize dual-rated AL7CU or AL9CU mechanical compression lugs or mechanical split-bolts when joining this aluminum cable to copper busbars or breaker terminals. Penetrox or similar antioxidant joint compound must be thoroughly applied to all bare aluminum conductors before final structural torquing. While the PVC jacket isolates the interior armor against direct soil or chemical contact, minimum trench depth profiles must strictly comply with NEC Article 300.5 tables (typically requiring 24 inches of earth cover for direct-buried cables not under concrete paths, or 18 inches beneath standard structural landscapes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDISCLAIMER:\u003c\/b\u003e The technical information provided is for general reference only. Large-scale high-voltage feeder systems and underground distribution paths must strictly adhere to the National Electrical Code (NEC), local electrical building enforcement, and relevant safety parameters. Always cross-reference the official product submittal data sheet from the chosen manufacturer prior to finalizing structural configurations or executing structural cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wire America","offers":[{"title":"250 ft. 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