Atkore International Inc.
  1. Companies
  2. Atkore International Inc.
  3. Products
  4. American-Pipe - Model Type MC-Tuff - ...

American-PipeModel Type MC-Tuff -Interlocked Lightweight Galvanized Steel Armor Cable

SHARE

MC Tuff is a lightweight, high-strength Type MC Cable with blue galvanized steel interlocked armor that features ColorSpec ID/ColorTrak ID for easy identification. MC Tuff cables meet UL Standard 1569 and NEC 330, have no conductor count limit, and offer various conductor bundle combinations. These bundles consist of THHN/THWN rated conductors that are twisted and wrapped with polypropylene assembly tape. They also come with an insulated green equipment grounding conductor. Additionally, Atkore offers a Glide version of this cable for smoother, faster installation.

Most popular related searches
Brands Available:
  • AFC Cable Systems, Kaf-Tech
  • Cable System. Technically equivalent and economically superior to traditional raceway and wire installations.
  • ColorSpec® ID/Color-Trak ID System. Lightweight blue galvanized steel armor with phase ID painted directly onto the armor for added identification without the added step of opening up the panel to determine circuit type.
  • Handling. High strength, lightweight galvanized steel armor allows for easier storage & handling.
  • Redundant Grounding. For applications requiring isolated, redundant, or dedicated grounding conductors. Isolated Ground (I.G.) configuration with 2 Green grounds, 1 solid green, 1 with yellow stripe available upon request.
  • Connector. May be used with set-screw connectors UL listed for use with MC cable
  • Made in USA of US and/or imported materials

Armor Material

Interlocked Galvanized Steel Strip

Conductor Materials

Solid or Stranded Copper

Conductor Insulation Material1

THHN

Assembly Covering

Polypropylene Tape

Grounding Conductor Detail

Green Insulated Copper Grounding Conductor

Neutral Conductor Detail

White 120/208V Gray 277/480V

Max Temperature Rating Dry C

90

Max Temperature Rating Dry F

194

Max Voltage Rating

600V

Standards, References, & Ratings
  • UL 83, 1479, 1569, 1581, 2556, File Number: E80042
  • PROP65 - Warning use caution and ventilation when cutting or performing hot work-Cancer|www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
  • NEC® 210.4(B), 230.43, 300.22(C), 330, 392, 396.10(A), 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 520, 530, 645
  • UL Classified 1, 2, and 3 hour through (Fire) penetration product, R14141
  • U.S Design Patent No. D935,731, U.S Design Patent No. D996,374
  • NEC® 300.22(C) Environmental Air Handling Spaces (Plenum)
  • Cable Tray Rated, install per NEC®
  • Federal Specification A-A-59544 (formerly J-C-30B)
  • Meets all applicable OSHA and HUD Requirements