FLEXIBLE

ARMORED
CABLE WIRING
(BX)
 Flexible Armored
Cable (type AC)
is a fabricated assembly of
insulated conductors walled
in flexible metal sheath.
● It is commonly known as BX.
● It consists of spiraled metal sheet
forming flexible steel tube
through which the rubber
covered wires are enclosed.
● The armor protects the wires
from injury and moisture.
 TYPES OF
FLEXIBLE
ARMORED
CABLE WIRING
(BX)
TYPES OF FLEXIBLE ARMORED
CABLE WIRING (BX)

Types AC Type ACT

The conductors inside The conductors inside
are insulated with are insulated with
rubber insulation. thermoplastic
insulation.
TYPES OF FLEXIBLE ARMORED
CABLE WIRING (BX)

Type ACL Type ACV

It has a rubber and It has a varnish cambric
insulation.The varnish
lead sheath between cambric is a closely woven
the conductor and the fabric of cotton or linen with
armor. insulating varnish.
Usages of Flexible
Armored Cable
Type AC and ACT
- Used for both exposed and
concealed work in dry
locations.
- Can be embedded in plastic
finish on brick or other
masonry work except in damp
and wet locations.
Usages of Flexible
Armored Cable

Type ACV
- Used only for exposed work in
dry locations in buildings.
- Used for industrial or
commercial purposes.
- Shall not be smaller than
5.19mm.
Usages of Flexible
Armored Cable
Type ACL
- Can be used when exposed to
weather or continuous moisture.
- For underground runs and
embedded in masonry, concrete or
buried in building during
constructions.
- Exposed to oil, gasoline or other
conditions will have deteriorating
effect on the insulation.
Components of
Flexible
Armored Cable
(BX)
 How To Install Armored Cable?
1. First, you need to prepare the junction box where you intend to
install the metal sheathed wire.
2. Secondly, you must ascertain the exact length of armored cable
you need to complete your installation successfully
3. Once you establish the exact length of metal covered wire you
need, you have to cut the cable to the appropriate length
4. Mount an anti-short cylindrical lining at the intersection of the
armor-clad cable and the one in the junction box
5. Attach a connector to the armored cable
6. Connect the cable to the junction box to complete the wiring
process.