Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Polycab |
| Polycab product code | LVIS09CXUAY2001C070SA001S |
| Polycab type | 2XY |
| Cores × size | 1 × 70 sq mm |
| Conductor | Stranded/Solid plain compacted copper conductor as per IS 8130, class 1 or class 2; this code: class 2 |
| Insulation | Insulated with Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) to IS 7098-1; 1.1 mm nominal |
| Armour | Unarmoured |
| Outer sheath | Sheathed with PVC Type PVC Type ST2/FRLS/FR/LSZH; minimum 1.8 mm |
| Overall diameter | about 16 mm |
| Weight | about 712 kg/km (about 71.2 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 192 mm fixed) |
| Core colours | Red/Black/Yellow/Blue/Natural |
| Standards | IS 8130:2013, IS 5831:1984, IS 7098-1:1988 |
| Datasheet | Polycab product specification (PDF) |
Also known as: 1C x 70 sqmm, 1 x 70 mm², 1Cx70, 2XY 1x70, 1 core 70 mm copper cable, 70 sqmm 1 core unarmoured cable, copper unarmored 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 | 255 A | 216 A |
| In a single-way duct | 213 A | 195 A |
| In air | 269 A | 238 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 | 8 | 88 | 41 A |
| 6 sq mm | 8.5 | 114 | 52 A |
| 10 sq mm | 9.5 | 152 | 71 A |
| 16 sq mm | 10 | 209 | 94 A |
| 25 sq mm | 12 | 309 | 126 A |
| 35 sq mm | 13 | 399 | 154 A |
| 50 sq mm | 14 | 513 | 187 A |
| 70 sq mm | 16 | 712 | 238 A |
| 95 sq mm | 17.5 | 940 | 303 A |
| 120 sq mm | 19 | 1168 | 354 A |
| 150 sq mm | 21.5 | 1444 | 403 A |
| 185 sq mm | 23.5 | 1786 | 468 A |
| 240 sq mm | 26 | 2299 | 553 A |
| 300 sq mm | 28.5 | 2840.5 | 634 A |
| 400 sq mm | 33 | 3629 | 737 A |
| 500 sq mm | 36 | 4598 | 844 A |
| 630 sq mm | 40 | 5880 | 961 A |
| 800 sq mm | 43.7 | 7486 | 1077 A |
| 1000 sq mm | 49.2 | 9358 | 1188 A |
70 sq mm in other cores
Also available as
- 1 core 70 sq mm, Copper armoured (2XWaY)
- 1 core 70 sq mm, Aluminium armoured (A2XWaY)
- 1 core 70 sq mm, Aluminium unarmoured (A2XY)
Uses
Unarmoured XLPE cable for runs in cable trays, trenches, ducts and panels where mechanical damage is unlikely. Typical uses: runs in cable trays, trenches, ducts and panels where mechanical damage is unlikely.
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.