This 6/2 MC cable is a metal-clad electrical cable for power distribution up to 600 volts. It has two stranded copper conductors and a grounding conductor. It is rated 90°C in dry locations and is used for heavy-duty branch circuits, feeder circuits and appliances that need a 50A circuit.
Each conductor has THHN/THWN insulation, which resists moisture, heat and chemicals. The armor is an aluminum interlocking strip that protects against crushing and rodents. The stranded copper makes the cable flexible, and the armor means no additional conduit is required.
Listed uses include 50A electric water heaters, central air conditioners and heat pumps, subpanel feeders, Level 2 EV charger circuits, and hot tub and spa wiring. It is also used for commercial kitchen equipment and in cable tray and raceway installations.
- Trade size
- 6-2 Stranded
- Conductors
- 2 stranded copper conductors plus grounding conductor
- Grounding conductor
- 8 AWG
- Voltage rating
- 600V
- Temperature rating
- 90°C dry / 75°C wet
- Insulation
- THHN/THWN
- Armor
- Aluminum interlocking strip
- Armor min. O.D.
- 0.795 inches
- Weight
- Approximately 370 lbs. per 1000 ft.
- Hazardous locations
- Class I, Div. 2; Class II, Div. 2; Class III, Div. 1
- Fire rating
- UL 1, 2 and 3-hour fire-rated through-penetration assemblies (R-14141)
- UL listings