Belden Metal Clad Cable

Belden Type MC Cable is marked sunlight resistance for cable tray use in direct burial designations and cable constructions are listed to NEC Type MC.

Teck-Style Cables are price competitive, high performance, UL 1569 certified cables with a flame-retardant XHHW insulated conductor and an inner PVC jacket for mechanical moisture and corrosion protection.

Construction

Class B Stranded bare copper conductors, cross-linked polyethylene insulation, bare copper ground wire, standard aluminium  or optional galvanised steel interlocking armour, PVC outer jacket.

• Thermoset insulation - XHHW-2 conductors
• NEC conductor temperature 90^oC dry and 90^oC wet

Voltage Rating

14 AWG - 2 AWG : 600 Volt

Application

Type MC Cable is a general purpose cable used in the pulp and paper, mining, petroleum and chemical buildings.  MC Cable may be used under the following conditions :

• Exposed or concealed wiring in dry or wet conditions
• In ventilated, non-ventilated or ladder-type cable trays in dry or wet conditions
• On walls or beams
• Directly buried
• Class I and II Div. 2 and Class III Div 1 and 2 hazardous locations

Minimum Bending Radius

12 times the overall cable diameter

Pulling tensions

The combined use of Kellems grips and pulling eyes is recommended

Design Advantages

Insulation Properties

• High tensile strength
• Impact and crush resistant
• Heat resistant
• Excellent elongation
• Moisture resistant
• Good low temperature properties
• 90^oC dry and 90^oC wet

Electrical Properties

• High insulation resistance
• Low dielectric loss
• High dielectric strength

Other Features

• Corrosion resistant
• Versatile and flexible
• Provides cost savings as conduit and ducts are not required

Specifications

• UL 44
• UL 1569
• UL 1581 (70,000 BTU / hr) Vertical Tray Flame Test
• Meets IEEE 1202 Flame Test

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