12/3 MC-HL Cable – Continuously Welded Armor Cable – C1D1 / C2D1 – 600 V

This cable is a 12 AWG (3-conductor) metal-clad MC-HL cable with continuously welded, corrugated aluminum armor, designed specifically for hazardous-area use (Class I Div 1/2 and Class II Div 1/2) and sold by the foot for flexible run lengths. It enables safe power distribution in oil & gas, chemical, mining and industrial environments where robust protection and certification are required.

The assembly features stranded soft-drawn annealed copper conductors with PVC insulation (15 mils + 4 mils nylon), a left-hand lay bundle with non-wicking fillers, an aluminum/polyester shield with 7-strand tinned-copper drain wire, inner PVC jacket (with rip-cord), and outer black PVC jacket over a continuously welded armor that exceeds NEC grounding requirements. Nominal OD is 0.580″ over armor (0.690″ overall), weight approximately 0.24 lb/ft. It is UL listed for MC and MC-HL type, approved for cable tray, sunlight and oil resistant, and direct burial capable. It meets UL 83, UL 1581, UL 1569, UL 2225 and NEC Articles 250-118, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 725.

Key Features:

✅ UL Listed MC-HL cable rated 600 V
✅ Continuously welded, corrugated aluminum armor for superior grounding and physical protection
✅ Conductors: stranded soft-drawn annealed copper with color-coded PVC + nylon insulation
✅ Inner PVC jacket with rip-cord, outer black PVC jacket
✅ Nominal OD over armor: 0.580″; overall 0.690″, weight approx. 0.24 lb/ft
✅ Sunlight resistant, oil resistant, approved for direct burial
✅ Listed for cable tray use, hazardous-location ratings (NEC 501/502/503/504/505/725)

 

12/3 MC-HL Cable – Continuously Welded Armor Cable – C1D1 / C2D1 – 600 V Technical Specifications:

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Certifications & Compliance:

🔗 UL 83 – Standard for Thermoplastic Insulated Wires and Cables (applicable conductors)
🔗 UL 1569 – Metal-Clad Cable
🔗 UL 2225 – Metal-Clad Cable for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations
🔗 Meets NEC Articles 250-118, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505 and 725 – grounding and hazardous location requirements
🔗 Sunlight resistant / Oil resistant / Direct burial rated – for harsh industrial applications
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Applications of 12/3 MC-HL Cable – Continuously Welded Armor Cable – C1D1 / C2D1 – 600 V:

🔹 Oil & Gas (on-shore, offshore, control panels)
🔹 Chemical Plants (hazardous/flammable atmospheres)
🔹 Mining & Tunnelling (explosion risk zones)
🔹 Laboratories and instrument rooms in classified environments
🔹 Industrial Manufacturing: conveyors, heavy-duty feeders in classified zones

What’s in the Box?

📦 1x Cut-to-length 12/3 MC-HL cable (as specified)
📦 Documentation Kit (spec sheet, installation instructions)

Ordering & Shipping Details

📦 Lead Time: Cable sold by the foot, standard lead time subject to length and availability — check with sales.
📍 Shipping Terms: Worldwide shipping available / expedited shipping options subject to length and destination.
💳 Payment Options: Credit Card, PayPal, Contact us for Net 30 Terms for qualified buyers.

 

FAQs:

Q1: Is this cable suitable for Class I Division 1 locations?
A: Yes — the cable meets hazardous-location requirements under NE C 501/502 and is listed as Type MC-HL for hazardous locations.

Q2: Can I install this in a cable tray?
A: Yes — it is listed for cable tray use.

Q3: Can this cable be buried underground?
A: Yes — it is approved for direct burial.

Q4: What is the outer diameter and weight?
A: Nominal OD over armor is 0.580″, overall diameter 0.690″, and weight approximately 0.24 lb per foot.