HCF-Lite®, which features interlocked aluminum armor, is a derivative of Type AC Cable. It was introduced in the 1980s to support NEC Article 517 on Healthcare Facilities in "areas of patient care". This branch circuit cable is offered in 12 or 10 AWG THHN in 2, 3, or 4 conductors and was one of the original ColorSpec® ID cables. The green interlocked armor became the recognized standard for healthcare facilities' cables, where redundant grounding is required. These 600V cables with THHN conductors have two paths to ground, which is a requirement of NEC 517. The outer metal jacket, in combination with a 16AWG, serves as one equipment grounding means, while the second is an additional full-size green copper ground.

AFC Cable Systems HCF®-Lite Healthcare Facilities Cable, Type AC, Coil Packaging, 600 VAC, 4 Conductors, Solid Copper Conductor, 12 AWG Conductor, 0.545 in OD, 250 ft Length, THHN Insulation, Interlocked Aluminum Strip Jacket, Green Jacket, 90 deg C

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• Full size green insulated copper grounding conductor plus armor/bond wire combination provides redundant ground or isolated grounding capability
• Interlocking aluminum strip, utlizilizing ColorSpec® ID system
• Technically equivalent and economically superior to traditional raceway and wire installations
• Green aluminum armor with phase ID painted directly onto the armor for added identification without the added step of opening up the panel to determine circuit type