Armorlite Building Wire, 10/3MC-BX X 250Ft

Armorlite® Building Wire, 10/3MC-BX X 250Ft

The Southwire Armorlite® 68953901 10/3 MC-BX Cable is a durable, flexible metal-clad building wire designed for reliable power distribution in demanding commercial, industrial, and multi-residential environments. Built with soft-drawn copper conductors and aluminum interlocking armor, it offers strong mechanical protection while remaining versatile for both exposed and concealed installations—because wiring should be the last thing you have to worry about once it’s in place.

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Key Features / Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 68953901
• Brand: Southwire Armorlite®
• Product Type: Type MC (Metal-Clad) building cable
• Cable Length: 250 ft
• Conductors: 3 conductors + insulated ground
• Wire Size: 10 AWG
• Conductor Material: Soft-drawn copper
• Insulation Type: THHN/THWN rated
• Temperature Rating: 90°C dry
• Grounding: Green insulated grounding conductor included
• Armor: Aluminum interlocking armor for mechanical protection
• Outer Diameter: Approx. 0.580"
• Weight: Approx. 191 lbs per 1000 ft

Construction Details:

• Conductors bundled with binder tape and printed legend
• Designed for flexibility with added durability from metal cladding
• Provides protection against physical damage and environmental exposure

Application Compatibility:

• Branch, feeder, and service power distribution
• Commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings
• Concealed or exposed installations
• Cable tray and approved raceways
• Air-handling spaces (NEC 300.22(C))
• Raised floors for IT equipment (NEC 645)
• Hazardous locations: Class I Div. 2, Class II Div. 2, Class III Div. 1
• Places of assembly and theaters (NEC 518 & 520)

Ideal For

• Commercial and industrial electrical installations
• Projects requiring durable, code-compliant armored cable
• Environments where mechanical protection and flexibility are both needed
• Electricians working in complex or high-demand installations
• Anyone who prefers wiring that installs cleanly—and stays protected long after the job is done