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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

BFW40Fuse Wire

Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries · NSN 6145-00-160-6184 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-160-6184 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-160-6184. Primary manufacturer part number: BFW40.
Features
  • Fuse Wire — FSC 6145
  • Conductor Form: SOLID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Round Conductor Size: 8 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Current Rating in Amps: 40.000
  • Current Rated Length: 2.000 INCHES IN
  • Current Carrying Capacity in Amps: 49.000
  • Conductor Form: SOLID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Round Conductor Size: 8 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
General Description

The Fuse Wire, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-160-6184, 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 Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: LB.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-160-6184
Primary Part NumberBFW40
Item NameFuse Wire
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries
StatusACTIVE
Conductor FormSOLID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size8 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Current Rating in Amps40.000
Current Rated Length2.000 INCHES IN
Current Carrying Capacity in Amps49.000
Conductor FormSOLID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size8 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Current Rating in Amps40.000
Current Rated Length2.000 INCHES IN
Current Carrying Capacity in Amps49.000
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6625-01-232-0887 (M11000)
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Unit of IssueLB
SMR CodeJ
Verified Substitutes 5
6625-01-232-0887M11000 SUCCESSOR
Voltmeter
Sifco Applied Surface Concepts, Llc
6625-01-415-026240 SUCCESSOR
Multimeter
Fluke Corp
6145-01-567-23874/0 SUCCESSOR
Cable,power,electrical
Gould & Bass Company, Inc.
6145-00-187-4445 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wire,electrical
6625-00-921-4460 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,phase Sequence
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
BFW40 PRIMARY Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries (USA)
40 Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6625-01-232-0887 Voltmeter · M11000
6625-01-415-0262SUCCESSOR
MULTIMETER
40
6145-01-567-2387SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
4/0
6145-00-187-4445INTERCHANGEABLE
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6625-00-921-4460INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,PHASE SEQUENCE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-160-6184?

NSN 6145-00-160-6184 is a Fuse Wire, manufactured by Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries, classified under FSC 6145 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-160-6184?

NSN 6145-00-160-6184 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: BFW40 (Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries), 40 (Cooper Bussmann, Llc Dba Cooper Industries).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-160-6184?

There are 5 known substitutes for 6145-00-160-6184: 6625-01-232-0887, 6625-01-415-0262, 6145-01-567-2387 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of BFW40?

Key specifications for BFW40: Conductor Form: SOLID SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Round Conductor Size: 8 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Current Rating in Amps: 40.000; Current Rated Length: 2.000 INCHES IN. 10 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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