Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Polycab |
| Polycab product code | LVIS09CXUAY23.5C185SA001S |
| Polycab type | 2XY |
| Cores × size | 3.5 × 185 sq mm (three full cores and a reduced neutral) |
| Conductor | Stranded plain compacted copper conductor as per IS 8130, class 2; this code: class 2 |
| Insulation | Insulated with Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) to IS 7098-1; 1.6/1.1 mm nominal |
| Inner sheath | Extruded inner sheath with PVC Type ST2/FRLS/FR/LSZH |
| Armour | Unarmoured |
| Outer sheath | Sheathed with Extruded PVC Type ST2/FRLS/FR/LSZH; minimum 2.6 mm |
| Overall diameter | about 46.8 mm |
| Weight | about 6279 kg/km (about 627.9 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 562 mm fixed) |
| Core colours | Red, Yellow, Blue & Black |
| Standards | IS 8130:2013, IS 5831:1984, IS 7098-1:1988 |
| Datasheet | Polycab product specification (PDF) |
Also known as: 3.5C x 185 sqmm, 3.5 x 185 mm², 3.5Cx185, 2XY 3.5x185, 3.5 core 185 mm copper cable, 185 sqmm 3.5 core unarmoured cable, copper unarmored cable, XLPE power cable, LT cable 1.1 kV, 3½ core 185 sq mm, 3.5C x 185
Current rating
| How it is laid | Current rating |
|---|---|
| Buried direct in the ground | 362 A |
| In a single-way duct | 304 A |
| In air | 422 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 | 21.3 | 1035 | 119 A |
| 35 sq mm | 23.6 | 1311 | 147 A |
| 50 sq mm | 26.8 | 1748 | 179 A |
| 70 sq mm | 31 | 2460 | 226 A |
| 95 sq mm | 34.3 | 3287 | 279 A |
| 120 sq mm | 37.6 | 4142 | 320 A |
| 150 sq mm | 42.3 | 4987 | 365 A |
| 185 sq mm | 46.8 | 6279 | 422 A |
| 240 sq mm | 52.4 | 8122 | 500 A |
| 300 sq mm | 57 | 10079 | 574 A |
| 400 sq mm | 65 | 12834.5 | 662 A |
185 sq mm in other cores
Also available as
- 3.5 core 185 sq mm, Copper strip armoured (2XFY)
- 3.5 core 185 sq mm, Copper armoured (2XWY)
- 3.5 core 185 sq mm, Aluminium strip armoured (A2XFY)
- 3.5 core 185 sq mm, Aluminium armoured (A2XWY)
- 3.5 core 185 sq mm, Aluminium unarmoured (A2XY)
Uses
Unarmoured XLPE cable for runs in cable trays, trenches, ducts and panels where mechanical damage is unlikely. Three phase cores and a reduced neutral, for balanced three-phase feeders. 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.