Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Polycab |
| Polycab product code | LVIS09AXSWY2004C006SA001P |
| Polycab type | A2XWY |
| Cores × size | 4 × 6 sq mm |
| Conductor | Stranded compacted sector shaped Aluminium conductor as per IS 8130, class 1&2; this code: class 2 |
| Insulation | Insulated with Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) to IS 7098-1; 0.7 mm nominal |
| Inner sheath | Extruded inner sheath with PVC Type ST2/FRLS/FR/LSZH |
| Armour | Armoured with Galvanised Steel round wire to IS 3975; 1.4 mm wire |
| Outer sheath | Sheathed with Extruded PVC Type ST2/FRLS/FR/LSZH; minimum 1.24 mm |
| Overall diameter | about 17.3 mm |
| Weight | about 506 kg/km (about 50.6 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 208 mm fixed) |
| Core colours | Red, Yellow, Blue and Black |
| Standards | IS 8130:2013, IS 5831:1984, IS 3975:1979, IS 7098-1:1988 |
| Also made | LVIS09AXSWY2004C006SA002P, class 1, 16.5 mm, 473 kg/km |
| Datasheet | Polycab product specification (PDF) |
Also known as: 4C x 6 sqmm, 4 x 6 mm², 4Cx6, A2XWY 4x6, 4 core 6 mm aluminium cable, 6 sqmm 4 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 | 46 A |
| In a single-way duct | 38 A |
| In air | 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 sq mm | 16 | 435 | 32 A |
| 6 sq mm | 17.3 | 506 | 42 A |
| 10 sq mm | 19.8 | 633 | 54 A |
| 16 sq mm | 21 | 795 | 69 A |
| 25 sq mm | 25 | 1045 | 93 A |
| 35 sq mm | 26.5 | 1244 | 114 A |
| 50 sq mm | 29.5 | 1520 | 138 A |
| 70 sq mm | 34 | 2137 | 175 A |
| 95 sq mm | 38 | 2622 | 216 A |
| 120 sq mm | 42 | 3087 | 249 A |
| 150 sq mm | 47 | 3980 | 284 A |
| 185 sq mm | 52 | 4721 | 329 A |
| 240 sq mm | 57.5 | 5709 | 392 A |
| 300 sq mm | 64.5 | 7372 | 452 A |
| 400 sq mm | 71.5 | 8985 | 526 A |
6 sq mm in other cores
Also available as
- 4 core 6 sq mm, Copper armoured (2XWY)
- 4 core 6 sq mm, Copper unarmoured (2XY)
- 4 core 6 sq mm, Aluminium unarmoured (A2XY)
Uses
Armoured XLPE cable for feeders, motor and pump supplies, and runs that are buried, outdoors or exposed to damage. Four cores: three phases and neutral. 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.