How does aluminum armor compare with steel MC?

Aluminum is lighter and easier to pull over long runs, but it dents and kinks more easily. Steel armor takes more abuse but adds weight.

Does it include a ground wire?

The listing describes two copper THHN/THWN conductors in aluminum armor, with no separate ground listed. Grounding relies on the armor and listed fittings; check the code and the fitting instructions for your installation.

What fittings does it need?

Listed MC connectors sized for 14-2 armored cable, plus anti-short bushings where the armor is cut. Use fittings rated for aluminum armor.

Can it be used outdoors or buried?

The description covers indoor commercial, industrial and multi-residential use in trays and raceways. It does not list wet-location or direct-burial ratings, so confirm the application against code before using it there.

Where is the Armorlite Aluminum MC Cable 14-2 600V 250 Ft cheapest?

At VXB.com Bearings, for $324.95, as of our latest check.

Armorlite Aluminum MC Cable 14-2 600V 250 Ft

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Our take on the Armorlite Aluminum MC Cable 14-2 600V 250 Ft

Armorlite's 14-2 MC cable is a 250 ft coil of two 14 AWG copper THHN/THWN conductors inside interlocked aluminum armor, rated 600V. It is built for branch feeders and service runs in commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-residential buildings, and can be installed exposed, concealed, in cable trays and in approved raceways. The aluminum armor is lighter than steel-armored MC, which makes long pulls easier, but it dents more easily and needs care on tight bends. It is a standard wiring method for electricians running protected circuits where conduit would be slow; rivals differ mainly in armor metal, conductor count and coil length.

Best forCommercial and institutional branch circuitsMulti-residential feeder and service runsExposed or concealed runs in cable trays and racewaysElectricians who want lighter armor for long pulls

Pros

Aluminum armor is lighter than steel MC for easier pulling
Two 14 AWG copper THHN/THWN conductors for 600V circuits
Rated for exposed, concealed, cable tray and approved raceway use
250 ft coil covers long runs with fewer splices
Suits commercial, industrial and multi-residential work

Cons

Aluminum armor dents and kinks more easily than steel
14 AWG limits it to 15A branch circuits
No ground conductor listed; grounding depends on the armor
Needs listed MC fittings and anti-short bushings at terminations

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All-metal aluminum armor with copper THHN/THWN conductors
14-2 copper THHN/THWN conductors in aluminum MC armor
250 ft coil length
600V rating for feeder and service circuits
Suitable for cable tray and approved raceways
Ideal for commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential installs

Materials: Aluminum MC armor with copper THHN/THWN conductors
Returns: Free, easy and hassle-free returns on every order
Shipping: Orders currently take 5-10 business days to process before shipping
In the box: Aluminum MC Armored Cable 14-2, 600V, 1 x 250 ft Coil

About the Armorlite Aluminum MC Cable 14-2 600V 250 Ft

This is Armorlite aluminum MC (metal-clad) armored cable in a 14-2 configuration. It has copper THHN/THWN conductors inside an all-metal aluminum armor and comes as one 250 ft coil.

The cable is designed for branch feeder and service power distribution in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings. It is rated for 600V. It can be installed concealed or exposed, in cable trays and approved raceways. The armor protects the conductors from physical damage.

Type: Aluminum MC armored cable
Gauge: 14-2
Conductors: Copper THHN/THWN
Armor: All-metal aluminum
Voltage rating: 600V
Length: 250 ft coil
Installation: Cable tray and approved raceways; concealed or exposed
Applications: Branch feeder and service circuits in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings
In the box: 1 x 250 ft coil of aluminum MC armored cable, 14-2, 600V

Questions and answers

What is 14-2 MC cable used for?: Branch circuits and feeders up to 15A in commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-residential buildings. It runs exposed, concealed, in cable trays and in approved raceways.
How does aluminum armor compare with steel MC?: Aluminum is lighter and easier to pull over long runs, but it dents and kinks more easily. Steel armor takes more abuse but adds weight.
Does it include a ground wire?: The listing describes two copper THHN/THWN conductors in aluminum armor, with no separate ground listed. Grounding relies on the armor and listed fittings; check the code and the fitting instructions for your installation.
What fittings does it need?: Listed MC connectors sized for 14-2 armored cable, plus anti-short bushings where the armor is cut. Use fittings rated for aluminum armor.
Can it be used outdoors or buried?: The description covers indoor commercial, industrial and multi-residential use in trays and raceways. It does not list wet-location or direct-burial ratings, so confirm the application against code before using it there.
Where is the Armorlite Aluminum MC Cable 14-2 600V 250 Ft cheapest?: At VXB.com Bearings, for $324.95, as of our latest check.