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242Wire,electrical

Federal Standards Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 6145-00-299-6245 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-299-6245 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-299-6245. Primary manufacturer part number: 242.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Voltage Rating: 600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.150 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Conductor Form: SOLID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Color: BLUE 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 6145-00-299-6245, 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 Federal Standards Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-299-6245
Primary Part Number242
Item NameWire,electrical
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Standards Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusCANCELLED
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.150 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor FormSOLID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorBLUE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size14 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating75.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.150 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor FormSOLID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorBLUE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size14 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating75.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6145-00-299-6229
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
242 Federal Standards Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
J-C-30RHW06CE1/14SRFC6 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
A-A-59544 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
RHW06CE1/14SRFC6 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
J-C-30 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6145-00-299-6229 Wire,electrical
6145-00-835-7102SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
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6145-01-207-3811SUCCESSOR
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6145-01-207-3815SUCCESSOR
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6145-01-068-8610SUCCESSOR
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6145-01-088-0373SUCCESSOR
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6145-01-114-2988SUCCESSOR
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-299-6245?

NSN 6145-00-299-6245 is a Wire,electrical, manufactured by Federal Standards Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 6145 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-299-6245?

NSN 6145-00-299-6245 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 242 (Federal Standards Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), J-C-30RHW06CE1/14SRFC6 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), A-A-59544 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), RHW06CE1/14SRFC6 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), J-C-30 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-299-6245?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-299-6245: 6145-00-835-7102, 6145-01-047-8113, 6145-01-207-3811 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 242?

Key specifications for 242: Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Voltage Rating: 600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 18 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-299-6245 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-299-6245 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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