Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Polycab |
| Polycab product code | LVIS09CXUAY2003C120SA001S |
| Polycab type | 2XY |
| Cores × size | 3 × 120 sq mm |
| Conductor | Stranded plain compacted (≤ 16 sqmm)/Non compacted copper conductor as per IS 8130, class 1 & 2; this code: class 2 |
| Insulation | Insulated with Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) to IS 7098-1; 1.2 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 2.2 mm |
| Overall diameter | about 33.8 mm |
| Weight | about 3496 kg/km (about 349.6 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 406 mm fixed) |
| Core colours | Red, Yellow and Blue |
| Standards | IS 8130:2013, IS 5831:1984, IS 7098-1:1988 |
| Datasheet | Polycab product specification (PDF) |
Also known as: 3C x 120 sqmm, 3 x 120 mm², 3Cx120, 2XY 3x120, 3 core 120 mm copper cable, 120 sqmm 3 core unarmoured cable, copper unarmored cable, XLPE power cable, LT cable 1.1 kV
Current rating
| How it is laid | Current rating |
|---|---|
| Buried direct in the ground | 287 A |
| In a single-way duct | 240 A |
| In air | 320 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 | 13.5 | 232 | 41 A |
| 6 sq mm | 15 | 299 | 52 A |
| 10 sq mm | 16.5 | 415 | 70 A |
| 16 sq mm | 16.2 | 425 | 89 A |
| 25 sq mm | 19.5 | 874 | 119 A |
| 35 sq mm | 21.5 | 1150 | 147 A |
| 50 sq mm | 24.5 | 1501 | 179 A |
| 70 sq mm | 28 | 2118 | 226 A |
| 95 sq mm | 30.8 | 2821 | 279 A |
| 120 sq mm | 33.8 | 3496 | 320 A |
| 150 sq mm | 37.9 | 4322 | 365 A |
| 185 sq mm | 42 | 5377 | 422 A |
| 240 sq mm | 46.9 | 6992 | 500 A |
| 300 sq mm | 51.5 | 8683 | 574 A |
| 400 sq mm | 58.6 | 11029 | 662 A |
120 sq mm in other cores
Also available as
- 3 core 120 sq mm, Copper strip armoured (2XFY)
- 3 core 120 sq mm, Copper armoured (2XWY)
- 3 core 120 sq mm, Aluminium strip armoured (A2XFY)
- 3 core 120 sq mm, Aluminium armoured (A2XWY)
- 3 core 120 sq mm, Aluminium unarmoured (A2XY)
Uses
Unarmoured XLPE cable for runs in cable trays, trenches, ducts and panels where mechanical damage is unlikely. Three cores: phase, neutral and earth, or the three phases. 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.