{"product_id":"6-3-aluminum-mc-metal-clad-cable-w-bare-ground","title":"6\/3 Aluminum MC Cable with Bare Ground","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The ultimate commercial and residential branch-circuit solution for heavy appliance and sub-panel feeds. Engineered with an overall interlocking aluminum armor jacket, this pre-armored 3-conductor plus ground assembly removes the need for traditional pipe-and-wire installations, allowing crews to pull 50-Amp circuits 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=\"5\"\u003eWhy Electricians Choose 6\/3 Aluminum MC Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMaximizing labor efficiency is the absolute key to project profitability. The 6\/3 Aluminum Metal Clad (MC) Cable provides a completely code-compliant, pre-armored wiring system that can be installed in up to half the time of standard pipe-and-wire runs. Manufactured using premium AA-8000 series aluminum alloy, it features three color-coded XHHW-2 insulated phase conductors and a dedicated bare grounding wire wrapped snugly in a rugged, flexible interlocking aluminum armor—making it the ideal solution for 50-Amp sub-panel feeds, residential EV chargers, and HVAC circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabor-Saving Armor:\u003c\/b\u003e Overall aluminum interlocked armor functions as an integrated protective raceway, removing the labor and material expenses of bending and installing separate conduit systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePremium AA-8000 Conductor:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured with compact-stranded 8000-series aluminum alloy for high electrical conductivity, low weight, and effortless flexibility during pull runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eXHHW-2 Insulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Individual phase conductors are insulated with cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), providing superior resistance to heat, moisture, and electrical stress in wet or dry locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Code-approved for an exceptionally broad range of installations including commercial branch circuits, HVAC units, equipment feeders, and environmental air-handling spaces (plenums).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTechnical Specifications: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e6-6-6-6 Aluminum Metal Clad (MC) Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eEngineering Overview: \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eConductor Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 Insulated Conductors + 1 Bare Ground Wire\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 AWG\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Material:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAA-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=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConductor Colors:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Black, Red \u0026amp; White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGround Wire Size:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e6 AWG (Bare Conductor).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInsulation:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHigh-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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArmor:\u003c\/b\u003e Overall aluminum interlocked armor.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 600 Volts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperature Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 90°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAmp Rating (@ 75°C):\u003c\/b\u003e 50 Amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAmp Rating (@ 90°C):\u003c\/b\u003e 55 Amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation Thickness: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.045 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutside Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e0.265 lbs\/ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.265 lbs\/ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompliance Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUL 44, 1569 for Type MC Cable for CT Use, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNEMA WC-70\/ICEA S-95-658, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e IEEEE 1202 70,000 BTU\/HR Vertical Tray Flame Test, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eASTM B800 \u0026amp; B801, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNEC 518.4, NEC 520.5, NEC 645.5, and NEC 300.22 for environmental air-handling spaces\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eCommon 6\/3 Aluminum MC Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommercial Branch Circuits:\u003c\/b\u003e Actively used for power, lighting, control, and signal circuits throughout retail, industrial, and multi-residential structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e50-Amp Sub-Panel Feeders:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for feeding 50A interior distribution sub-panels in detached spaces, additions, or commercial offices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiverse Environmental Routing:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully approved for installation inside commercial cable trays, approved raceways, concealed or exposed locations, environmental air-handling spaces (plenums), and vertical structural risers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHazardous Location Environments:\u003c\/b\u003e Permitted for use in specialized industrial environments as defined and regulated by NEC Articles 501, 502, 503, and 504.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeavy Electric Appliances:\u003c\/b\u003e The industry standard for routing dedicated lines to commercial commercial kitchen equipment, industrial HVAC condensers, and large multi-family dryer circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"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. Reference NEC Article 330 for specific Metal-Clad installation guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAmpacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Values calculated based on the National Electrical Code (NEC) Section 310.16 table. Because most standard commercial electrical panels, breakers, and terminal lugs feature 75°C termination points, circuits should be designed based on the conservative 50-Amp standard. The 55-Amp rating at 90°C is typically utilized for ampacity adjustment and correction factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wire America","offers":[{"title":"250 ft. 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