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38012-6 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
3M · WIRE CABLE
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Stranded for flexible routing, solid for conduit THHN/THWN dual-rated — check both tables
Ampacity depends on installation method
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

- 26 AWG wire allows for higher power levels<br>- Stranded wire provides flexibility and extended product life<br>- .050 inch centers permit mass termination to a broad line of IDC connectors<br>- Zippable for branching or discrete termination<br>- Available in Gray and Black This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-01-241-5202, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
38012-6
NSN: 6145-01-241-5202
FSC: 6145
CAGE: 53387 — 3M COMPANY DBA 3M (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
materialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
temp_rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
terminal_typeWIRE LEAD
conductor_formSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
overall_height0.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN
overall_length4.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
outside_diameter0.735 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.748 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
special_featuresMTG HOLES 0.156 IN. DIA SPACED 1.187 IN. C TO C IN
style_designatorCANDELABRA
voltage_in_volts125.0
surface_treatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
terminal_quantity2
NSN6145-01-241-5202
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
WIRE / CABLE — AMPACITY DEPENDS ON INSTALLATION CROSS-SECTION JACKET WIRE SPECIFICATIONS Conductor Size: — Conductor Count: — Voltage Rating: — Insulation: — Temp Rating: — PN: 38012-6 · 3M ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Ampacity depends on installation method — conduit ≠ free air ≠ underground. Same wire, different ratings. AWG sizing is inverse — smaller number = thicker wire (4 AWG > 12 AWG) ✓ BROKER TIP Stranded = flexible routing and vibration resistance. Solid = fixed conduit runs only. THHN/THWN = dual rated — check both dry and wet ampacity tables PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLE: ROUND
MATERIAL: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR: 7 ALL CONDUCTORS
SURFACE TREATMENT: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
CONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT AND QUANTITY: 26 MOLDED TOGETHER W/NO OUTER COVERING
ROUND CONDUCTOR SIZE: 26 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR: 34 ALL CONDUCTORS
CONDUCTOR FORM: STRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLEROUND
MATERIALPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR7 ALL CONDUCTORS
SURFACE TREATMENTTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
CONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT AND QUANTITY26 MOLDED TOGETHER W/NO OUTER COVERING
ROUND CONDUCTOR SIZE26 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR34 ALL CONDUCTORS
CONDUCTOR FORMSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
COLOR CODING DOCUMENT3801/26-30142 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
TEMP RATING105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 10
N1593Interchangeable
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16WA21856Interchangeable
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A9280Interchangeable
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11658071Interchangeable
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380126Interchangeable
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945929Interchangeable
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LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 38012-6?
38012-6 is a HANDLE,DOOR,VEHICULAR manufactured by 3M.
What parts can replace 38012-6?
There are 10 known substitutes for 38012-6: N1593, 16WA21856, A9280 and 7 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for 38012-6?
38012-6 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-01-241-5202. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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