Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Polycab |
| Polycab product code | LVIS09AXAWY2001C400SA002S |
| Polycab type | A2XWaY |
| Cores × size | 1 × 400 sq mm |
| Conductor | Stranded compacted Aluminium conductor as per IS 8130, class 2 |
| Insulation | Insulated with Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) to IS 7098-1; 2.4 mm nominal |
| Armour | Armoured with Aluminium Round wire/Flat strip armoured; 2 mm wire |
| Outer sheath | Sheathed with PVC Type ST2/FRLS /FR/LSZH; minimum 1.56 mm |
| Overall diameter | about 35.5 mm |
| Weight | about 1739 kg/km (about 173.9 kg per 100 m) |
| Voltage | 650/1100 V |
| Temperature | Max.: 90°C; short circuit temperature 250°c |
| Bending radius | Fixed installation 12 x Overall diameter (about 426 mm fixed) |
| Core colours | Red/Black/Yellow/Blue/Natural |
| Standards | IS 8130:2013, IS 5831:1984, IS 7098-1:1988 |
| Also made | LVIS09AXAFY2001C400SA002S, 33 mm, 1548.5 kg/km |
| Datasheet | Polycab product specification (PDF) |
Also known as: 1C x 400 sqmm, 1 x 400 mm², 1Cx400, A2XWaY 1x400, 1 core 400 mm aluminium cable, 400 sqmm 1 core armoured cable, aluminum armored cable, XLPE power cable, LT cable 1.1 kV
Current rating
| How it is laid | 2 cables, single-phase or DC | 3 cables, three-phase |
|---|---|---|
| Buried direct in the ground | 518 A | 429 A |
| In a single-way duct | 421 A | 378 A |
| In air | 647 A | 589 A |
From Polycab's specification (IS 3961-6): air 40 °C, ground 30 °C, conductor 90 °C. Derate for hotter locations, grouped cables and long runs; your electrician makes the final choice.
Other sizes in this cable
| Size | Overall dia. (mm) | Weight (kg/km) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 sq mm | 11.35 | 167 | 55 A |
| 16 sq mm | 12.5 | 190 | 72 A |
| 25 sq mm | 14 | 247 | 98 A |
| 35 sq mm | 15 | 290 | 119 A |
| 50 sq mm | 16.5 | 342 | 145 A |
| 70 sq mm | 18.5 | 428 | 185 A |
| 95 sq mm | 20.2 | 560 | 235 A |
| 120 sq mm | 22.5 | 665 | 276 A |
| 150 sq mm | 24 | 779 | 314 A |
| 185 sq mm | 26.5 | 921 | 366 A |
| 240 sq mm | 29 | 1121 | 434 A |
| 300 sq mm | 31.5 | 1349 | 500 A |
| 400 sq mm | 35.5 | 1739 | 589 A |
| 500 sq mm | 39.5 | 2128 | 685 A |
| 630 sq mm | 43 | 2660 | 793 A |
| 800 sq mm | 47.9 | 3296.5 | 907 A |
| 1000 sq mm | 54.37 | 4142 | 1022 A |
400 sq mm in other cores
Also available as
- 1 core 400 sq mm, Copper armoured (2XWaY)
- 1 core 400 sq mm, Copper unarmoured (2XY)
- 1 core 400 sq mm, Aluminium unarmoured (A2XY)
Uses
Single core cable with non-magnetic aluminium wire armour, for large AC feeders to transformers, DG sets and panels. Typical uses: main and sub-main feeders, long runs, building and factory supplies, buried or outdoors.
Not sure between armoured and unarmoured? See armoured vs unarmoured cable.
How to order
Add this cable to your quote list, or send the product code and length on WhatsApp. We confirm availability, rate and dispatch, with a GST invoice, and deliver across India.
