Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Polycab |
| Polycab product code | LVIS09AXSFY2002C120SA001S |
| Polycab type | A2XFY |
| Cores × size | 2 × 120 sq mm |
| Conductor | Stranded compacted sector shaped Aluminium conductor as per IS 8130, class 2 |
| Insulation | Insulated with Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) to IS 7098-1; 1.2 mm nominal |
| Inner sheath | Extruded inner sheath with PVC Type ST2/FRLS/FR/LSZH |
| Armour | Armoured with Galvanised Flat Steel Strip to IS 3975; 4x0.8 mm strip |
| Outer sheath | Sheathed with Extruded PVC Type ST2/FRLS /FR/LSZH; minimum 1.56 mm |
| Overall diameter | about 30.5 mm |
| Weight | about 1408.2 kg/km (about 140.8 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 366 mm fixed) |
| Core colours | Red and Black |
| Standards | IS 8130:2013, IS 5831:1984, IS 3975:1979, IS 7098-1:1988 |
| Datasheet | Polycab product specification (PDF) |
Also known as: 2C x 120 sqmm, 2 x 120 mm², 2Cx120, A2XFY 2x120, 2 core 120 mm aluminium cable, 120 sqmm 2 core armoured cable, aluminum armored cable, XLPE power cable, LT cable 1.1 kV
Current rating
| How it is laid | Current rating |
|---|---|
| Buried direct in the ground | 266 A |
| In a single-way duct | 222 A |
| In air | 287 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 sq mm | 18.5 | 509.13 | 109 A |
| 35 sq mm | 20 | 605.51 | 133 A |
| 50 sq mm | 22.5 | 753.28 | 162 A |
| 70 sq mm | 25.5 | 989 | 204 A |
| 95 sq mm | 28 | 1204.3 | 251 A |
| 120 sq mm | 30.5 | 1408.2 | 287 A |
| 150 sq mm | 31.79 | 1690.2 | 328 A |
| 185 sq mm | 37 | 2004 | 379 A |
| 240 sq mm | 38.69 | 2480 | 448 A |
| 300 sq mm | 42.53 | 2964 | 513 A |
| 400 sq mm | 48.24 | 3676 | 593 A |
| 500 sq mm | 56.5 | 4599 | 683 A |
| 630 sq mm | 62.5 | 5662 | 784 A |
120 sq mm in other cores
Also available as
- 2 core 120 sq mm, Copper strip armoured (2XFY)
- 2 core 120 sq mm, Copper armoured (2XWY)
- 2 core 120 sq mm, Aluminium armoured (A2XWY)
- 2 core 120 sq mm, Copper unarmoured (2XY)
- 2 core 120 sq mm, Aluminium unarmoured (A2XY)
Uses
Strip-armoured XLPE cable for larger feeders that are buried, outdoors or exposed to damage. Two cores: phase and neutral, or + and − for DC. 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
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