Encore’s Armored Cable is constructed with soft-drawn copper, Type THHN conductors. Each insulated conductor is individually wrapped with a moisture-resistant paper covering which has flame retardant properties. These conductors, are cabled together to form the cable core. A 16 AWG solid aluminum bond wire is placed longitudinally underneath the armor and remains in contact with the armor throughout the entire length per NEC 250.118(8). Interlocked galvanized lightweight steel armor is applied over the entire assembly.