There are substitutes and equivalents, but using the wrong cable in a certain scenario can be extremely costly. For some industrial processes, downtime can cost thousands of dollars every minute. Knowing which cable to use when can prove to be the most valuable information.

For example, cables that feed into mines are put under the most extreme conditions. These cables can be buried in rocky soil, placed in high foot-traffic areas, run over by vehicles and machinery, and are sometimes even used as a walking path for heavybooted electricians and mineworkers. These harsh conditions can tear or puncture a conductors insulation, and lead to catastrophic results. If not protected from these conditions, the reliability of your cable will be sacrificed.

There is one simple and easy solution to provide the safety, dependability and reliability to your industrial process, and that is armor. Armored cable provides extreme durability without forfeiting conductivity, and there are armored cables for every situation.

Cable	Features	Benefits	Cost
Interlocked Aluminum	Loosely Fitted 600 Volt UL Type MC Class I & II, Division 2 & Class III, Division 1 & 2 Hazardous Location Fittings: Stock	Increased flexibility Easiest to install	$
TECK 90	Lower profile armor 1 kV Jacketed above and beneath the armor UL Type MC Class I - Division 2 Hazardous Locations Fittings: Stock	Strongest Armor Best protection from mechanical abuse Flame retardant	$$
Continuously Corrugated & Welded (CCW)	600 Volt UL Type MC-HL for Classes I, II, & III, Division 1 & 2 Fittings: Stock	Better protection against physical and chemical damage Best protection from electromagnetic fields	$$$