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M5898-WM85U5Cable,special Purpose,electrical

Gavitt Wire & Cable Co Inc · NSN 6145-00-635-1536 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-635-1536 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-635-1536. Primary manufacturer part number: M5898-WM85U5.
Features
  • Cable,special Purpose,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 8 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 40 ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.305 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Round Conductor Size: 24 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy Core Conductor All Conductors construction
General Description

The Cable,special Purpose,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-635-1536, 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 Gavitt Wire & Cable Co Inc. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-635-1536
Primary Part NumberM5898-WM85U5
Item NameCable,special Purpose,electrical
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGavitt Wire & Cable Co Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Strand Quantity Per Conductor8 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor40 ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.305 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Round Conductor Size24 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-DTL-5898 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Conductor Quantity5
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity5 SINGLES
Strand Quantity Per Conductor8 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor40 ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.305 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Round Conductor Size24 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-DTL-5898 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Conductor Quantity5
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity5 SINGLES
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeQ
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeDZ
Weight0.0394 lbs
Cube0.0006 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 5
6145-00-500-0814 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
6145-00-500-3084 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
6145-00-539-8058 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
5995-00-610-57235-62887-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cord Assembly,electrical
The Boeing Company Div Defense
6145-00-635-5332 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M5898-WM85U5 Gavitt Wire & Cable Co Inc (USA)
6145PL1515257 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
M5898-WM85U5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
WM-85/U Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
WM85U6 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-5898 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-C-5898 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
6145-00-500-0814INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-500-3084INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-539-8058INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
5995-00-610-5723INTERCHANGEABLE
CORD ASSEMBLY,ELECTRICAL
5-62887-1
6145-00-635-5332INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-635-1536?

NSN 6145-00-635-1536 is a Cable,special Purpose,electrical, manufactured by Gavitt Wire & Cable Co Inc, classified under FSC 6145 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-635-1536?

NSN 6145-00-635-1536 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: M5898-WM85U5 (Gavitt Wire & Cable Co Inc), 6145PL1515257 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index), M5898-WM85U5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), WM-85/U (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), WM85U6 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 6145-00-635-1536?

There are 5 known substitutes for 6145-00-635-1536: 6145-00-500-0814, 6145-00-500-3084, 6145-00-539-8058 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M5898-WM85U5?

Key specifications for M5898-WM85U5: Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 8 SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 40 ALL CONDUCTORS. 24 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-635-1536 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-635-1536 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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