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M16878/1BHE1Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-653-1863 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-653-1863 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-653-1863. Primary manufacturer part number: M16878/1BHE1.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Color: BROWN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Voltage Rating: 600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyvinyl Chloride (pvc) First Position Primary Insulation Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-653-1863, 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 28 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-653-1863
Primary Part NumberM16878/1BHE1
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
StatusCANCELLED
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorBROWN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size18 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor30 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.068 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorBROWN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size18 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor30 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.068 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6145-00-023-6566
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeQ
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJZ
Weight0.0200 lbs
Cube0.0000 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
6145-01-060-7867M22759/16-14-9 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-01-092-7019M22759/16-14-5 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
6145-00-044-5545723514-999 SUCCESSOR
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic
Wire,electrical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M16878/1BHE1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
010031-096 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems (USA)
MIL-W-16878/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-16878/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
00000157 Belden, Inc. (USA)
3075-7 Belden, Inc. (USA)
0012-1063-T Cameron Energy Services Corp. (USA)
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SUCCESSOR 6145-00-023-6566 Cable,special Purpose,electrical
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NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
6145-01-060-7867SUCCESSOR
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M22759/16-14-9
6145-01-092-7019SUCCESSOR
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M22759/16-14-5
6145-00-023-6572SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-023-6789SUCCESSOR
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-044-5545SUCCESSOR
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
723514-999
6145-00-052-2579SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-065-4321SUCCESSOR
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-653-1863?

NSN 6145-00-653-1863 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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-653-1863?

NSN 6145-00-653-1863 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: M16878/1BHE1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 010031-096 (Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems), MIL-W-16878/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-16878/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 00000157 (Belden, Inc.) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 6145-00-653-1863?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-653-1863: 6145-01-057-8054, 6145-01-060-7867, 6145-01-092-7019 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M16878/1BHE1?

Key specifications for M16878/1BHE1: Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Color: BROWN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Voltage Rating: 600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 28 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-653-1863 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-653-1863 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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