Type MC Cable-Hospital Care Facility(HCF)

Product Description

Application:  

Qingdao cable’s Health Care Facility (HCF) MC Cable constructions are designed for use in health care facilities as stated by NEC. It may also be used in applications which allow AC cable with a redundant ground. MC Cable is suitable for use in branch, feeder and distribution circuits in commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-residential applications. MC Cable can be used in cable tray and other approved raceways and can be exposed or concealed. MC Cable can be used in places of assembly of 100 people or more, such as studios and theaters. Voltage ratings should not exceed 600V in any application.

Copper conductor MC cable is suitable for use in vertical applications, if installed per the requirements of the NEC as detailed in section 300-19, table 300-19(a) and section 330.30.

Assembly:

A stranded or solid soft drawn bare copper, with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) / nylon over coated type THHN/THWN insulation, with a green insulated ground conductor. MC Cable temperature rating is 90°C dry/75°C wet. The conductors are cabled together with a Mylar tape.

Armor:  

An overall aluminum interlocked tape armor. HCF MC Cables are identified by either the use of an internal marker tape or a segmented green stripe on the armor.