General Cable’s Type MC Cable with Jacket is designed for both above-ground and underground applications. This cable includes a PVC jacket and is listed for direct burial, for application in cable trays, and for wet locations and sunlight resistance.

STABILOY® Brand MC Cable consists of either three or four insulated phase-identified conductors plus a bare equipment grounding conductor inside interlocked aluminum alloy armor.  The entire assembly is covered with a PVC jacket for added durability and protection.

The unique construction of STABILOY® Brand MC Cable provides significant savings in installation time and cost.

Features 

• Interlocked aluminum armor construction with PVC jacket for use in wet locations
• Meets the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Standard #1569 for Metal-Clad Cables and Standard #44 for insulated conductors
• Conductor insulation is free of harmful heavy metals in compliance with RoHS, Directive 2002/95/EC
• Approved for use in cable trays, power, lighting and signal circuits, in accordance with the recommendations of the National Electrical Code®
• Recognized by ASTM in Standards B 800, B 801, B 836 and B 901

Fittings

STABILOY Brand MC Cable works well with a variety of fittings. STABILOY Brand aluminium alloy construction terminates safely with industry standard dual-rated aluminium lugs. The following is a list of suggested fitting manufacturers:

 ADALET PLM                       Appleton            Bridgeport               O-Z Gedney                                        

American Connectors            Arlington            Crouse-Hinds         Thomas & Betts

Please consult your local STABILOY Brand Manufacturer’s Representative or a General Cable Field Application Engineer for more information on installation methods and accessories.

Sizes and Options

• Sizes 6 AWG – 900 kcmil

• Conductors 2 - 4 conductors with earth

• With or without a PVC jacket

• Custom constructions and oversize neutrals upon request

 Markings

The cable assembly is identified with a marker tape placed under the wrapping tape. The legend on the marker tape includes, GENERAL CABLE TYPE MC-ST1 STABILOY® Brand AA-8030 AL 600 V (UL) FOR CT USE (NOT “ST1” ON JACKETED MC UNLESS SO MARKED) NOM ANCE “SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE”.

Applications

Feeder size STABILOY Brand MC Cable is a much better alternative to the traditional pipe and wire method because it dramatically reduces installation time. STABILOY Brand MC Cable is approved for use in many applications including cable tray, power, lighting and signal circuits as well as in certain hazardous locations as permitted in Articles 501, 502, 503 and 504.