Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Polycab |
| Polycab product code | LVIS09CXUAY2004C006SA004S |
| Polycab type | 2XY |
| Cores × size | 4 × 6 sq mm |
| Conductor | Stranded plain compacted/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; 0.7 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 1.8 mm |
| Overall diameter | about 15.5 mm |
| Weight | about 365 kg/km (about 36.5 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 186 mm fixed) |
| Core colours | Red, Yellow, Blue & Black |
| Standards | IS 8130:2013, IS 5831:1984, IS 7098-1:1988 |
| Also made | LVIS09CXUAY2004C006SA001S, class 1, 14.7 mm, 350 kg/km |
| Datasheet | Polycab product specification (PDF) |
Also known as: 4C x 6 sqmm, 4 x 6 mm², 4Cx6, 2XY 4x6, 4 core 6 mm copper cable, 6 sqmm 4 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 | 56 A |
| In a single-way duct | 47 A |
| In air | 52 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 | 14.2 | 280 | 41 A |
| 6 sq mm | 15.5 | 365 | 52 A |
| 10 sq mm | 17.8 | 510 | 70 A |
| 16 sq mm | 17.5 | 741 | 89 A |
| 25 sq mm | 21 | 1140 | 119 A |
| 35 sq mm | 23.5 | 1491 | 147 A |
| 50 sq mm | 26 | 1957 | 179 A |
| 70 sq mm | 30.5 | 2774 | 226 A |
| 95 sq mm | 33.5 | 3714 | 279 A |
| 120 sq mm | 37.5 | 4645 | 320 A |
| 150 sq mm | 42 | 5719 | 365 A |
| 185 sq mm | 46.5 | 7125 | 422 A |
| 240 sq mm | 52.5 | 9253 | 500 A |
| 300 sq mm | 58 | 11524 | 574 A |
6 sq mm in other cores
Also available as
- 4 core 6 sq mm, Copper armoured (2XWY)
- 4 core 6 sq mm, Aluminium armoured (A2XWY)
- 4 core 6 sq mm, Aluminium unarmoured (A2XY)
Uses
Unarmoured XLPE cable for runs in cable trays, trenches, ducts and panels where mechanical damage is unlikely. Four cores: three phases and neutral. 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.