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MILW16878Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-226-6720 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-226-6720 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-226-6720. Primary manufacturer part number: MILW16878.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Temp Rating: 200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Color: ORANGE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Round Conductor Size: 24 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION 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 6145-00-226-6720, 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 24 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. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-226-6720
Primary Part NumberMILW16878
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
Temp Rating200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
ColorORANGE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size24 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.048 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Voltage Rating600.0 AC MAXIMUM RATED WORKING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentSILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor37 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Temp Rating200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
ColorORANGE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size24 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.048 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Voltage Rating600.0 AC MAXIMUM RATED WORKING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentSILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor37 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
6145-01-429-3030M22759/9-12-92 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-00-828-4309HP3-EXCEB8 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
6145-01-230-4930HP3-ETXBFE904 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-01-230-9323HP3-ETXBFE98 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-01-313-4323HP3-EWBJE0 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
Wire,electrical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MILW16878 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
6145-01-429-3030SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/9-12-92
6145-00-828-4309SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
HP3-EXCEB8
6145-00-871-7464SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-170-3489SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-230-4930SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
HP3-ETXBFE904
6145-01-230-9323SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
HP3-ETXBFE98
6145-01-313-4323SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
HP3-EWBJE0
6145-01-333-1376SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-226-6720?

NSN 6145-00-226-6720 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 6145-00-226-6720?

NSN 6145-00-226-6720 has 1 cross-referenced part number: MILW16878 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-226-6720?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6145-00-226-6720: 6145-01-429-3030, 6145-00-828-4309, 6145-00-871-7464 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MILW16878?

Key specifications for MILW16878: Temp Rating: 200.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Color: ORANGE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 24 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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