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MIL-W-16878/17Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-088-8463 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-088-8463 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-088-8463. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/17.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Round Conductor Size: 26 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Voltage Rating: 600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED 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 6145-00-088-8463, 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 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-088-8463
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-16878/17
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
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size26 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorGRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor34 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.041 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size26 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorGRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor34 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.041 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6145-00-023-6626
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJ
Weight0.0040 lbs
Cube0.0000 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 6
Wire,electrical
6145-00-498-8250HP7-B-BLG9 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
6145-01-160-46247033483P5 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-W-16878/17 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-16878/17 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M16878/17BDB8 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6145-00-023-6626 Wire,electrical
6145-00-498-8250SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
HP7-B-BLG9
6145-00-578-3247SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-807-5231SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-834-2676SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-160-4624SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
7033483P5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-088-8463?

NSN 6145-00-088-8463 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 6145-00-088-8463?

NSN 6145-00-088-8463 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-W-16878/17 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-16878/17 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M16878/17BDB8 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-088-8463?

There are 6 known substitutes for 6145-00-088-8463: 6145-00-023-6626, 6145-00-498-8250, 6145-00-578-3247 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-W-16878/17?

Key specifications for MIL-W-16878/17: Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; Material: COPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Round Conductor Size: 26 AWG 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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