Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Polycab |
| Polycab product code | LVIS09AXSFYL003C500SA001S |
| Polycab type | A2XFY |
| Cores × size | 3.5 × 500 sq mm (three full cores and a reduced neutral) |
| Conductor | Stranded compacted sector shaped Aluminium conductor as per IS 8130, class 2 |
| Insulation | Insulated with Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) to IS 7098-1; 2.2/1.7 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 2.68 mm |
| Overall diameter | about 73.5 mm |
| Weight | about 7400 kg/km (about 740 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 882 mm fixed) |
| Core colours | Red, Yellow, Blue and Black |
| Standards | IS 8130:2013, IS 5831:1984, IS 3975:1979, IS 7098-1:1988 |
| Datasheet | Polycab product specification (PDF) |
Also known as: 3.5C x 500 sqmm, 3.5 x 500 mm², 3.5Cx500, A2XFY 3.5x500, 3.5 core 500 mm aluminium cable, 500 sqmm 3.5 core armoured cable, aluminum armored cable, XLPE power cable, LT cable 1.1 kV, 3½ core 500 sq mm, 3.5C x 500
Current rating
| How it is laid | Current rating |
|---|---|
| Buried direct in the ground | 478 A |
| In a single-way duct | 412 A |
| In air | 612 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 | 21.9 | 733 | 93 A |
| 35 sq mm | 24.2 | 886 | 114 A |
| 50 sq mm | 27.4 | 1113 | 138 A |
| 70 sq mm | 31.5 | 1451 | 175 A |
| 95 sq mm | 34.8 | 1796 | 216 A |
| 120 sq mm | 38.5 | 2199 | 249 A |
| 150 sq mm | 42 | 2579 | 284 A |
| 185 sq mm | 47.2 | 3156 | 329 A |
| 240 sq mm | 52.7 | 3913 | 392 A |
| 300 sq mm | 57 | 4693 | 452 A |
| 400 sq mm | 65 | 5890 | 526 A |
| 500 sq mm | 73.5 | 7400 | 612 A |
500 sq mm in other cores
Also available as
Uses
Strip-armoured XLPE cable for larger feeders that are buried, outdoors or exposed to damage. Three phase cores and a reduced neutral, for balanced three-phase feeders. 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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