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MIL-W-16878/2Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-065-4314 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-065-4314 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-065-4314. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/2.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Departure From Cited Document: AS MODIFIED BY COLOR
  • Color: GRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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 6145-00-065-4314, 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 28 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-065-4314
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-16878/2
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 Section Outside Diameter0.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Departure From Cited DocumentAS MODIFIED BY COLOR
ColorGRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating1000.0 AC MAXIMUM RATED WORKING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size14 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor27 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating125.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Departure From Cited DocumentAS MODIFIED BY COLOR
ColorGRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating1000.0 AC MAXIMUM RATED WORKING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size14 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor27 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating125.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
Wire,electrical
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Wire,electrical
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Wire,electrical
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-W-16878/2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-065-4314?

NSN 6145-00-065-4314 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 6145-00-065-4314?

NSN 6145-00-065-4314 has 1 cross-referenced part number: MIL-W-16878/2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-065-4314?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-065-4314: 6145-00-020-6708, 6145-00-088-8462, 6145-00-427-7201 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-W-16878/2?

Key specifications for MIL-W-16878/2: Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.120 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: PLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 28 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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