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MIL-W-16878/18Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-023-6627 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-023-6627 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-023-6627. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/18.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Color: RED FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Voltage Rating: 1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Precious Material and Location: SURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Core Conductor Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-023-6627, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6145 (No Item Name Available) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-023-6627
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-16878/18
Item NameWire,electrical
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorRED FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Precious Material and LocationSURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Precious MaterialSILVER
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.134 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size12 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentSILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorRED FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Precious Material and LocationSURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Precious MaterialSILVER
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.134 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6145-00-617-1258
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJZ
Weight0.0200 lbs
Cube0.0001 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 2
Wire,electrical
6145-01-138-7323222720/AF16KK4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-W-16878/18 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-16878/18 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
3003103 International Business Machines Corporation Dba IBM (USA)
3003103 International Business Machines Corp (USA)
3003103 International Business Machines Corp Parts Order Center Dept E - 54 (USA)
M16878/18BLE2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
IBM1925AN2 Rscc Wire & Cable Llc (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6145-00-617-1258 Wire,electrical
6145-01-138-7323INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
222720/AF16KK4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-023-6627?

NSN 6145-00-023-6627 is a Wire,electrical, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 6145 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-023-6627?

NSN 6145-00-023-6627 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-W-16878/18 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-16878/18 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 3003103 (International Business Machines Corporation Dba IBM), 3003103 (International Business Machines Corp), 3003103 (International Business Machines Corp Parts Order Center Dept E - 54) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 6145-00-023-6627?

There are 2 known substitutes for 6145-00-023-6627: 6145-00-617-1258, 6145-01-138-7323. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-W-16878/18?

Key specifications for MIL-W-16878/18: Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Color: RED FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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