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MIL-W-16878/2Cable,special Purpose,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-553-1921 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-553-1921 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-553-1921. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/2.
Features
  • Cable,special Purpose,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 30 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: TIN FOURTH POSITION COATING SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material Document and Classification: QQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Color: WHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: C TYPE
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Tin Fourth Position Coating Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Cable,special Purpose,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-553-1921, 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 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. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-553-1921
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-16878/2
Item NameCable,special Purpose,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
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor30 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialTIN FOURTH POSITION COATING SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataC TYPE
MaterialPLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor Quantity1
Voltage Rating1000.0 AC MAXIMUM RATED WORKING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.104 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Round Conductor Size22 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating115.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity1 SINGLES
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER THIRD POSITION SHIELD BRAID METALLIC SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor30 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialTIN FOURTH POSITION COATING SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataC TYPE
MaterialPLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor Quantity1
Voltage Rating1000.0 AC MAXIMUM RATED WORKING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.104 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Round Conductor Size22 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJN
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-W-16878/2 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 6145-00-553-1921?

NSN 6145-00-553-1921 is a Cable,special Purpose,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 6145-00-553-1921?

NSN 6145-00-553-1921 has 1 cross-referenced part number: MIL-W-16878/2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-553-1921?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-553-1921: 6145-00-020-6708, 6145-00-088-8462, 6145-00-427-7201 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-W-16878/2?

Key specifications for MIL-W-16878/2: Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 30 SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: TIN FOURTH POSITION COATING SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material Document and Classification: QQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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