Southwire 68583455 Mc Armored Cable 12/3 250 Ft

Product Description

The SOUTHWIRE 68583455 is a 250-foot coil of 12/3 metal-clad (MC) armored cable designed for licensed electricians working on branch circuits, feeder runs, power distribution, lighting control, and signal circuits. The cable features an aluminum armor jacket with a dedicated green ground wire inside, providing mechanical protection and a clear grounding path in a single assembly. At 31.9 pounds per coil, it is sized for full-floor or multi-branch rough-in work. It is the standard choice for commercial, industrial, institutional, and multiresidential construction where code-compliant armored wiring is required.

This MC cable is suited for a wide range of installation environments including commercial office buildouts, industrial facilities, institutional buildings, and multiresidential construction. It is also rated for use as aerial cable on a messenger, in cable trays, and in approved raceways. The 12/3 conductor configuration supports 20-amp branch circuits and three-wire applications such as split-receptacle circuits and multi-wire branch circuits commonly found in these settings.

Key Features

• Aluminum interlocked armor jacket provides mechanical protection without conduit
• Dedicated green ground wire included inside the armor for code-compliant grounding
• 250-foot coil length suitable for large commercial and industrial rough-in runs
• Approved for aerial installation on a messenger and use in cable trays
• Suitable for branch, feeder, power, lighting control, and signal circuit applications
• Listed for use in approved raceways in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multiresidential buildings

Compatibility

Designed for branch, feeder, power, lighting control, signal circuits, and service power distribution in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multiresidential buildings, as well as aerial cable on a messenger, cable trays, and approved raceways.

Installation Notes

MC armored cable is installed by licensed electricians in accordance with NEC Article 330. Power down the circuit at the panel and verify zero voltage with a meter before cutting or terminating the cable. An MC cable cutter or rotary armor cutter is the correct tool for scoring and removing the aluminum armor without nicking the conductors. Terminate the armor using listed MC fittings at each enclosure entry point to maintain the mechanical and grounding continuity of the assembly.

Technical Specifications

• Conductor Size: 12 AWG
• Conductor Count: 3 conductors plus ground
• Cable Type: MC (Metal-Clad) Armored Cable
• Armor Material: Aluminum
• Length: 250 feet
• Weight: 31.9 pounds

Standard Information

• Brand: SOUTHWIRE
• Manufacturer Part Number: 68583455