2C x 2.5 sqmm Copper Armoured Multistrand Cable

Number of Cores 2 Core

Size (Cross-Sectional Area) 2.5 sq.mm

Conductor Size 2.5sqmm

Application Control Cable

Cable Length 500 meter

Brand Polycab

Voltage 1100 V

Packaging Type Roll

Insulation Material both xlpe and pvc

Parameter Typical Specification

Number of Cores (C) 2 cores

Conductor Cross‑Sectional Area 2.5 sq mm per core

Conductor Material Copper (multistranded)

Class of Conductor (Stranding) Multistranded (flexible)

Insulation Material PVC (some may use XLPE)

Voltage Rating Typically up to 1100 V for many armoured control/power cables.

Armouring Galvanised steel wire in many designs

Outer Sheath PVC outer sheath in common cables

Operating Temperature ~ 70°C for some PVC‑insulated armoured types.

DC Resistance (Conductor) Example: Epsillon lists max DC resistance ~13.7 ohm/km for their 2 C x 2.5 sq mm.

Armour Wire Size Depends on cable diameter: e.g., for certain sizes, use 1.4 mm GS wire.

Standards / Specification Compliance Commonly made to IS:1554‑Part 1 (control / armoured cables) according to some manufacturers.

Core Identification (Colour) For 2-core control cable: typically red and black as per IS‑1554.