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Contractors who use Type MC armored cable report 50-70% combined labor and material savings versus traditional pipe and wire.
Benefits of Armored Cable
Contractors can easily identify opportunities for armored cable because it can be used in any application where typical pipe and wire is installed. This includes industrial, utility, and commercial projects.
Feeder MC is primarily used in commercial construction, while jacketed MC is widely used in industrial applications. It is permitted for indoor or outdoor service, feeder, or branch circuits and can be exposed or concealed.
Metal-clad (MC) armored cable constructions are a cost-effective alternative to traditional pipe and wire. These high-performing solutions offer significant cost savings by eliminating the need for electrical conduit and the labor required for installation. Contractors who use armored cable require limited pulling equipment, fewer reels, no specialty cutting or bending tools, and less time setting up pulls.
These advantages can mean significant savings in material and labor costs.
Based on Union Electrician Hourly Rate and NECA Recommended Labor Hours for Singles/Conduit Versus MC Feeder Cable (Updated February 2021)
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The rising price and limited availability of conduit can have a strong impact on a contractor’s profitability—challenging their ability to compete in the post-pandemic market. Eliminate the problem with Feeder MC.
Service Wire offers galvanized steel or aluminum interlocked armor. The armor is helically wound around the conductors and allows for ease of bending. Jackets are available in PVC, ServiceCPE®, and EnviroPLUS® (LSZH).
Type MC armored cable can be installed in cable tray, racks, hangers, or as a cost-effective replacement for conduit and wire where specified per the National Electrical Code (NEC).
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Flexible Interlocked MC (UL 1569)
AVAILABLE: #8 AWG - 600 Kcmil 2-4 Conductors 120V and 480V Color Codes 50% Ground PVC, ServiceCPE®, or EnviroPLUS® Jacket
Flexible Interlocked Type MC (UL 1569)
AVAILABLE: AIA and GSIA #14 AWG - 750 Kcmil 2-37 Conductors 120V and 480V Color Codes 50% Ground PVC, ServiceCPE®, or EnviroPLUS® Jacket
AVAILABLE: AIA and GSIA #8 AWG - 600 Kcmil 2-19 Conductors 120V and 480V Color Codes 50% Ground PVC, ServiceCPE®, or EnviroPLUS® Jacket
Thermoset XLPE insulation is superior to the thinner PVC insulation used in thermoplastic products (like THHN/THWN-2). Learn more about the differences between THHN and XHHW-2.
Even the smallest nick in a cable’s insulation during a pull can lead to outer sheath damage and a short circuit fault. Cables that won’t meg properly will need to be completely replaced to resolve the issue. Instead, learn how you can prevent cable faults during installation.
UL dual rated tray cable offers the voltage flexibility you need in newer constructions. With new 575V and 690V motors appearing, UL approved dual rated tray cable is a great cost-effective alternative. Discover the benefits of selecting 600V/1kV rated tray cable.
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