{"product_id":"6-4-aluminum-mc-metal-clad-cable-w-bare-ground","title":"6\/4 Aluminum MC Cable with Bare Ground","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe preferred industrial and commercial choice for 3-phase branch circuits, feeder systems, and heavy equipment assemblies. Engineered with a lightweight, interlocking aluminum armor jacket, this pre-protected 4-conductor plus ground assembly eliminates the material and labor costs of traditional conduit-and-wire piping. It allows electrical crews to pull high-capacity 3-phase 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\/4 Aluminum MC Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen your project demands a reliable three-phase configuration or an independent neutral circuit, the 6\/4 Aluminum Metal Clad (MC) Cable offers unmatched speed and protection. Built with lightweight, high-performance AA-8000 series aluminum alloy, this cable features four color-coded XHHW-2 insulated phase conductors and a dedicated bare grounding wire inside a flexible aluminum interlocked armor. It allows installation crews to complete complex multi-wire branch circuit runs in half the time of traditional pipe-and-wire setups.\u003cbr\u003e\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\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-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\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=\"8\"\u003eTechnical Specifications: 6-6-6-6-6 Aluminum Metal Clad (MC) Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eEngineering Overview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\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=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 AWG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\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=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\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=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003eGround Wire Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 AWG (Bare Conductor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\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=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003eArmor:\u003c\/b\u003e Overall aluminum interlocked armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 600 Volts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\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=\"10,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0\"\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=\"10,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,10,0\"\u003eAmp Rating (@ 90°C):\u003c\/b\u003e 55 Amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,11,0\"\u003eOutside Diameter (OD):\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,12,0\"\u003eInsulation Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.045 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,13,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,13,0\"\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 328 lbs\/mft (pounds per 1,000 feet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,14,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,14,0\"\u003eMinimum Bending Radius:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.86 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eCompliance Standards \u0026amp; Certifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003eUL Listed:\u003c\/b\u003e UL 1569 (Metal-Clad Cables) \u0026amp; UL 44 (Thermoset-Insulated Wires)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003eCable Tray Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Listed and approved for CT Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003eIndustry Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e NEMA WC-70 \/ ICEA S-95-658 | ASTM B800 \u0026amp; B801\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003eFlame Testing:\u003c\/b\u003e Passes IEEE 1202 (70,000 BTU\/HR Vertical Tray Flame Test)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003eNEC Air-Handling Compliance:\u003c\/b\u003e Approved for environmental air spaces per NEC 300.22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003eNEC Special Occupancies:\u003c\/b\u003e Approved for Places of Public Assembly (NEC 518.4), Theaters (NEC 520.5), and IT Equipment Rooms (NEC 645.5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eCommon 6\/4 Aluminum MC Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003eCommercial 3-Phase Power:\u003c\/b\u003e Frequently utilized for 3-phase power distribution circuits, lighting, and control panels across industrial plants, retail centers, and commercial structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\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=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003eIndustrial Motor \u0026amp; Machinery Feeds:\u003c\/b\u003e The industry standard for routing power to 3-phase motors, commercial kitchen ventilation, conveyor systems, and heavy production equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003eCommercial HVAC Controls:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfectly suited for feeding large-scale HVAC rooftop condensers, air handlers, and chiller systems requiring a dedicated neutral and grounding circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Note:\u003c\/b\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmpacity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAmpacities are based on NEC Table 310.15 (B)(16) (or equivalent local reference tables) and show the allowable ampacities of current-carrying insulated conductors in a raceway, cable, or earth based on an ambient temperature of 30°C (86°F). 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. Spool","offer_id":51981798113594,"sku":"MCA6-4-250","price":739.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981798146362,"sku":"MCA6-4-500","price":1470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ft. Spool","offer_id":51981798179130,"sku":"MCA6-4-1K","price":2925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"By the Foot","offer_id":51981798211898,"sku":"MCA6-4-FT","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0234\/9114\/files\/6_4_Aluminum_MC_with_Ground_6417739e-c148-41f6-85ca-27dff74abfb4.jpg?v=1760026623","url":"https:\/\/www.wireamerica.com\/products\/6-4-aluminum-mc-metal-clad-cable-w-bare-ground","provider":"Wire America ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}