Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Polycab |
| Polycab product code | LVIS09CXSWY2002C004SA002P |
| Polycab type | 2XWY |
| Cores × size | 2 × 4 sq mm |
| Conductor | Stranded plain compacted sector shaped Copper 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 to IS 5831 |
| Armour | Armoured with Galvanised Steel round wire to IS 3975; 1.4 mm wire |
| Outer sheath | Sheathed with Extruded PVC Type ST2 to IS 5831; minimum 1.24 mm |
| Overall diameter | about 14.5 mm |
| Weight | about 427 kg/km (about 42.7 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 174 mm fixed) |
| Core colours | Red and Black |
| Standards | IS 8130:2013, IS 5831:1984, IS 3975:1979, IS 7098-1:1988 |
| Also made | LVIS09CXSWY2002C004SA002S, class 1, 14 mm, 408 kg/km |
| Datasheet | Polycab product specification (PDF) |
Also known as: 2C x 4 sqmm, 2 x 4 mm², 2Cx4, 2XWY 2x4, 2 core 4 mm copper cable, 4 sqmm 2 core armoured cable, copper armored cable, XLPE power cable, LT cable 1.1 kV
Current rating
| How it is laid | Current rating |
|---|---|
| Buried direct in the ground | 54 A |
| In a single-way duct | 45 A |
| In air | 48 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 | 14.5 | 427 | 48 A |
| 6 sq mm | 16 | 522 | 61 A |
| 10 sq mm | 17.5 | 665 | 83 A |
| 16 sq mm | 17 | 696.5 | 108 A |
| 25 sq mm | 20 | 1001.7 | 140 A |
| 35 sq mm | 22 | 1224.2 | 172 A |
| 50 sq mm | 24 | 1520 | 208 A |
| 70 sq mm | 27 | 2004 | 262 A |
| 95 sq mm | 30.5 | 2736 | 322 A |
| 120 sq mm | 33 | 3230 | 368 A |
| 150 sq mm | 36 | 3876 | 419 A |
| 185 sq mm | 40 | 4731 | 482 A |
| 240 sq mm | 42.4 | 6203 | 566 A |
| 300 sq mm | 46.2 | 7514 | 644 A |
| 400 sq mm | 51.6 | 9262 | 734 A |
4 sq mm in other cores
Also available as
- 2 core 4 sq mm, Aluminium armoured (A2XWY)
- 2 core 4 sq mm, Copper unarmoured (2XY)
- 2 core 4 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. Two cores: phase and neutral, or + and − for DC. 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
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