Belden Metal Clad Cable

CSE supplies a wide range of cables including Belden® metal clad control cable.  Belden Metal clad and Teck-Style cables are designed to meet demanding industrial needs by combining rugged durability and corrosion resistance with flexibility and simple handling.

Metal Clad and Teck-Style cables are available in a wide range of in-stock and custom constructionsMetal Clad Cable to meet the needs of various industrial applications.  They are ideal for use in wet or dry areas; ventilated, non-ventilated or ladder-type cable troughs; ventilated flexible cableways and for direct burial. 

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 90oC dry and 90oC 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
  • 90oC dry and 90oC 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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