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MIL-DTL-16878/18Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-023-6772 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-023-6772 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-023-6772. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-16878/18.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Color: BROWN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.160 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Voltage Rating: 1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Temp Rating: 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy 101 or Copper Alloy 102 Core Conductor Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-023-6772, 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 8 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
NSN6145-00-023-6772
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-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
ColorBROWN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.160 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Voltage Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor37 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size10 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
ColorBROWN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.160 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Voltage Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor37 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size10 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6145-00-617-1258
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJN
Verified Substitutes 2
Wire,electrical
4320-01-694-33503-0031-19 INTERCHANGEABLE
Impeller,pump,centrifugal
Air & Liquid Systems Corporation Dba Buffalo Pumps
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-16878/18 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
IBM3726AN1 Rscc Wire & Cable Llc (USA)
MIL-W-16878/18 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M16878/18BMG1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M16878/18BMG1LCCA Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
3003119 International Business Machines Corporation Dba IBM (USA)
3003119 International Business Machines Corp (USA)
3003119 International Business Machines Corp Parts Order Center Dept E - 54 (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6145-00-617-1258 Wire,electrical
4320-01-694-3350INTERCHANGEABLE
IMPELLER,PUMP,CENTRIFUGAL
3-0031-19

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-023-6772?

NSN 6145-00-023-6772 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 6145-00-023-6772?

NSN 6145-00-023-6772 has 8 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-16878/18 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), IBM3726AN1 (Rscc Wire & Cable Llc), MIL-W-16878/18 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M16878/18BMG1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M16878/18BMG1LCCA (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 3 more.

What NSN replaces 6145-00-023-6772?

There are 2 known substitutes for 6145-00-023-6772: 6145-00-617-1258, 4320-01-694-3350. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

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

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-16878/18: Color: BROWN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.160 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Voltage Rating: 1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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