Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Polycab |
| Polycab product code | LVIS09CXAWY2001C500SA001S |
| Polycab type | 2XWaY |
| Cores × size | 1 × 500 sq mm |
| Conductor | Stranded plain compacted copper conductor as per IS 8130, class 2 |
| Insulation | Insulated with Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) to IS 7098-1; 2.6 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 39.5 mm |
| Weight | about 4969 kg/km (about 496.9 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 474 mm fixed) |
| Core colours | Red/Black/Yellow/Blue/Natural |
| Standards | IS 8130:2013, IS 5831:1984, IS 7098-1:1988 |
| Also made | LVIS09CXAFY2001C500SA002S, 36.7 mm, 4770 kg/km |
| Datasheet | Polycab product specification (PDF) |
Also known as: 1C x 500 sqmm, 1 x 500 mm², 1Cx500, 2XWaY 1x500, 1 core 500 mm copper cable, 500 sqmm 1 core armoured cable, copper 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 | 727 A | 598 A |
| In a single-way duct | 589 A | 525 A |
| In air | 930 A | 844 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 | 12 | 219 | 71 A |
| 16 sq mm | 13 | 281 | 94 A |
| 25 sq mm | 14 | 390 | 126 A |
| 35 sq mm | 16 | 485 | 154 A |
| 50 sq mm | 17 | 608 | 187 A |
| 70 sq mm | 19 | 817 | 238 A |
| 95 sq mm | 22 | 1102 | 303 A |
| 120 sq mm | 23.5 | 1339 | 354 A |
| 150 sq mm | 24.5 | 1615 | 403 A |
| 185 sq mm | 26.5 | 1976 | 468 A |
| 240 sq mm | 29 | 2508 | 553 A |
| 300 sq mm | 31.5 | 3078 | 634 A |
| 400 sq mm | 36 | 3962 | 737 A |
| 500 sq mm | 39.5 | 4969 | 844 A |
| 630 sq mm | 43 | 6318 | 961 A |
| 800 sq mm | 48.5 | 7990 | 1077 A |
| 1000 sq mm | 54 | 10051 | 1188 A |
Also available as
- 1 core 500 sq mm, Aluminium armoured (A2XWaY)
- 1 core 500 sq mm, Copper unarmoured (2XY)
- 1 core 500 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: feeders, motor and pump supplies, and buried, outdoor or exposed runs.
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.