Southwire Armorlite® Building Wire, 10/2MC-BX X 250Ft

Southwire Armorlite® Building Wire, 10/2MC-BX X 250Ft

The Southwire 55116701 Armorlite® 10/2 MC Cable is a durable, jobsite-ready armored building wire designed for reliable power distribution in demanding environments. Built with solid copper conductors and aluminum interlocking armor, this cable provides both electrical performance and physical protection in one package. With a 250 ft coil length, it’s ready for larger installs where strength, code compliance, and versatility matter—because exposed wiring shouldn’t feel like a gamble.

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Key Features / Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 55116701
• Brand / Series: Southwire Armorlite®
• Product Type: Metal-clad (MC) armored building wire
• Wire Configuration: 10/2 with ground
• Conductor Material: Soft-drawn copper
• Wire Size: 10 AWG
• Number of Conductors: 2 conductors + green insulated ground
• Conductor Type: Solid (1 strand)
• Insulation Type: THHN/THWN rated (90°C dry)
• Insulation Thickness: 20 mils
• Armor Type: Aluminum interlocking armor for mechanical protection
• Cable Diameter: Approx. 541 mils nominal OD
• Weight: ~150 lbs per 1,000 ft
• Length: 250 ft coil
• Assembly: Binder tape wrapped conductor bundle with printed legend
• Compliance: Meets NEC requirements for a wide range of applications

Ideal For

• Power distribution in commercial, industrial, and multi-residential buildings
• Installations that are concealed, exposed, or routed through air-handling spaces
• Use in cable trays, raceways, or under raised floors for IT systems
• Environments requiring added mechanical protection from armored cable
• Hazardous locations including Class I Div. 2, Class II Div. 2, and Class III Div. 1
• Anyone who wants wiring that’s protected, code-compliant, and built to handle real-world jobsite abuse