AC-90® - Interlocked Galvanized Steel Armor - Type AC

AC-90® Cables from Atkore, sometimes referred to as BX cable, are a commercial wiring method favored by installers for their flexible interlocked steel armor, which provides mechanical protection. These versatile 600V cables with THHN conductors have certain construction limitations due to the inception and design of UL Standard 4 over 100 years ago. The UL Standard allows for 2, 3, or 4 conductors, individually wrapped with moisture-resistant, fire-retardant paper and twisted from 14 AWG to 1 AWG. Type AC Cable is the foundation of all interlocked armored cable assemblies we have today.

Features

  • Cable System. Technically equivalent and economically superior to traditional raceway and wire installations.
  • ColorSpec® ID/Color-Trak ID System. Black galvanized steel armor with phase ID painted directly onto the armor for added identification without the added step of opening the panel to determine circuit type.
  • Grounding. Armor in conjunction with the 16AWG aluminum ground/bonding conductor serves as equipment ground fault path.
  • Made in USA of US and/or imported materials

Standards

UL Listed UL Listed
Specifications

Armor Material
Interlocked Galvanized Steel Strip

Conductor Materials
Solid or Stranded Copper

Conductor Insulation Material1
THHN w/ Moisture Resistant Fire Retardant Paper Wrap

Grounding Conductor Detail
Armor in conjunction with the 16AWG aluminum ground/bonding 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 4, 83, 1479, 1581, 2556, File Number: E7330
  • PROP65 - Warning: Use caution and ventilation when cutting or performing hot work. May cause cancer. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
  • NEC® 250.118(8), 300.22(C), 392, 320, 645
  • Fire Hazard Rating: UL Classified 1, 2, and 3 hour through (Fire) penetration product, R14141
  • 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

Downloads

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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