Southwire 55275021 Ac Armored Cable 12/3 25 Feet

Product Description

The SOUTHWIRE 55275021 is a 25-foot roll of 12/3 AC-90 steel armored cable for branch circuit and feeder wiring in residential and commercial electrical installations. The cable features three 12 AWG copper conductors rated at 90 degrees C under THHN insulation, with a black-striped color-coded outer armor for quick identification. A 16 AWG internal bonding wire and the steel outer armor together form the grounding path, eliminating the need for a separate ground conductor in most applications. Anti-short bushings are included with each roll. The flexible armor design removes the need for couplings or elbows during routing.

This armored cable is suited for exposed and concealed branch circuit and feeder wiring in dry locations. Electricians use it in residential panels, commercial tenant improvements, and light industrial applications where a mechanically protected wiring method is required. The flexibility of the armored jacket speeds up routing through framed walls, conduit-free pathways, and equipment connections without additional fittings.

Key Features

• 12/3 configuration with three 12 AWG THHN-rated copper conductors at 90 degrees C
• Steel AC-90 armor provides mechanical protection without rigid conduit
• 16 AWG internal bonding wire plus outer armor form the complete grounding path
• Black-striped color-coded jacket for fast visual identification
• Anti-short bushings included in each roll
• UL listed for branch circuits and feeders in dry, exposed, or concealed locations

Compatibility

Designed for use in dry-location branch circuit and feeder wiring applications where AC armored cable is an approved wiring method per applicable electrical codes.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with NFPA 70 (NEC) requirements for armored cable wiring methods. De-energize and lock out the circuit or panel before terminating connections. Use an approved armored cable cutter to avoid damaging conductor insulation when cutting the steel armor. Install anti-short bushings at each armor termination point before securing connectors.

Technical Specifications

• Conductor Size: 12 AWG
• Configuration: 12/3
• Cable Length: 25 feet
• Conductor Material: Copper
• Insulation Rating: THHN, 90 degrees C
• Armor Material: Steel
• Grounding: 16 AWG internal bonding wire plus outer armor
• Location Rating: Dry locations only
• Weight: 6.58 pounds
• Certifications: UL Listed
• UOM: Roll

Standard Information

• Brand: SOUTHWIRE
• Manufacturer Part Number: 55275021