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MILW16878-3Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-397-3054 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-397-3054 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-397-3054. Primary manufacturer part number: MILW16878-3.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 133 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Color: WHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Voltage Rating: 3000.0 DC MAXIMUM RATED WORKING VOLTAGE 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 6145-00-397-3054, 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 22 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
NSN6145-00-397-3054
Primary Part NumberMILW16878-3
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
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor133 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating3000.0 DC MAXIMUM RATED WORKING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size4 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor133 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating3000.0 DC MAXIMUM RATED WORKING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size4 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
Wire,electrical
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Wire,electrical
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MILW16878-3 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 6145-00-397-3054?

NSN 6145-00-397-3054 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 6145-00-397-3054?

NSN 6145-00-397-3054 has 1 cross-referenced part number: MILW16878-3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-397-3054?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-397-3054: 6145-00-801-4621, 6145-00-058-8564, 6145-00-435-9225 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MILW16878-3?

Key specifications for MILW16878-3: Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 133 SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Color: WHITE FIRST POSITION COVER 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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