MINERAL INSULATED CABLE

600 VOLT, 90C, 16 AWG - 500 KCMIL, METAL SHEATH

MAGNESIUM OXIDE INSULATION
2 HOUR FIRE RATED, (UL) TYPE MI CABLE
Magnesium Oxide Insulation

Seamless Metal Sheath

Solid Conductors

DESCRIPTION

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

APPLICATIONS

Conductors
Annealed solid electrolytic
tough pitch copper
Sizes 16 AWG - 500 kcmil.

2 Hour Fire Rated

Passed UL 2196. Tested to ASTM E119 time temperature curve reaching
1850F at the end of two hours,
followed by hose stream, and
remaining operational at the
conclusion of the test.

2 Hour Fire Rated

To meet the requirements of an
Electrical Circuit Protective System
as stated in NFPA 70 Articles 695
and 700.

Insulation
Compacted refractory
magnesium oxide.
Sheath
Seamless, phosphorous deoxidized
copper, providing mechanical
protection and an adequate path for
grounding.
Zero Smoke Generation
Zero Fuel Contribution
Zero Flame Spread
600V Type MI
Mineral Insulated Cable
Temperature Rating:
90C wet or dry.
Temperature Capability:
250C continuous.

ISO 9002 - 1994

2 hour fire rated electrical circuit

protective system, System 10, under
UL system 10 of the Building
Materials Directory Guide FHIT.

Fire Pump and Emergency

Feeders from the emergency
distribution panel.
UL listed as type MI for use in
accordance with the National
Electrical Code NFPA 70, Article 330.

Inorganic Construction
Will not burn, propagate flames or
emit toxic fumes.
Waterproof Sheath
Permits outdoor or submersible
installation.
Moisture Resistant Fittings
permits use in damp environments.
Rugged
Withstands twisting, pulling, bending
and abrasion.

cert.#000373
015U-Sys1850-0102

Current Rating per

AWG

NEC

Sheath
Ohms per
1000 ft.

75C

90C

Cable*
Ref #

Single Conductor
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
250kcmil
350kcmil
500kcmil

30
35
50
70
95
125
145
170
195
230
265
310
360
405
505
620

24
35
40
55
80
105
140
165
190
220
260
300
350
405
455
570
700

1/16-215
1/14-230
1/12-246
1/10-277
1/8-298
1/6-340
1/4-402
1/3-449
1/2-449
1/1-496
1/1/0-512
1/2/0-580
1/3/0-621
1/4/0-684
1/250-746
1/350-834
1/500-1000

0.583
0.512
0.450
0.423
0.369
0.286
0.225
0.180
0.183
0.150
0.156
0.122
0.098
0.081
0.068
0.072
0.050

3429
3009
2649
1935
1688
1309
909
729
739
607
556
433
394
327
275
317
221

84
98
117
154
179
236
332
409
444
492
601
771
939
1128
1341
1675
2403

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
6
6
6
6
6
6

1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
1/2
3/4
3/4
3/4
3/4
3/4
3/4
1
1
1 1/4
1 1/4

Two Conductor
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
3
2
1

20
25
35
50
65
85
100
115
130

18
25
30
40
55
75
95
110
130
150

2/16-340
2/14-371
2/12-402
2/10-449
2/8-512
2/6-590
2/4-684
2/3-768
2/2-865
2/1-975

0.301
0.323
0.217
0.175
0.148
0.112
0.091
0.072
0.057
0.045

1217
1062
876
706
528
400
452
359
283
223

189
236
275
353
473
663
877
1067
1353
1717

3
3
3
4.5
4.5
6
6
6
6
6

1/2
1/2
1/2
3/4
3/4
3/4
1
1
1 1/4
1 1/4

Three Conductor
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
3

20
25
35
50
65
85
100

18
25
30
40
55
75
95
110

3/16-355
3/14-387
3/12-480
3/10-480
3/8-590
3/6-621
3/4-746
3/3-834

0.277
0.234
0.152
0.154
0.102
0.102
0.071
0.057

1120
946
615
621
411
365
253
202

210
257
395
419
633
738
1065
1334

3
3
4.5
4.5
6
6
6
6

1/2
1/2
3/4
3/4
3/4
3/4
1
1 1/4

Four Conductor
16
14
12
10
8
6

20/16
25/20
35/28
50/40
65/52

18/14
25/20
30/24
40/32
55/44
75/60

4/16-387
4/14-465
4/12-465
4/10-590
4/8-590
4/6-730

0.234
0.162
0.179
0.111
0.113
0.074

994
654
639
397
403
263

254
366
376
606
658
1008

3
4.5
4.5
6
6
6

1/2
3/4
3/4
3/4
3/4
1

Seven Conductor
16
14
12
10
8

20/14
25/18
35/25
50/35

18/13
25/18
30/21
40/28
55/38

7/16-449
7/14-496
7/12-543
7/10-621
7/8-710

0.191
0.157
0.132
0.102
0.078

681
561
471
363
280

338
428
528
716
982

4.5
4.5
4.5
6
6

3/4
3/4
3/4
1
1

How to order
eg

Nominal
Coil ft.

Nom lb.
per 1000ft.

Coil ID, ft

Gland
Thread Size

# of Conductors / AWG - DIAM

3
/ 8
- 590

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