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MIL-W-16878/1Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-669-6694 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-669-6694 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-669-6694. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/1.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Temp Rating: 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.038 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Round Conductor Size: 26 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material Document and Classification: ASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy 101 or Copper Alloy 102 Core Conductor Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-669-6694, 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 9 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. Unit of issue: SL.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-669-6694
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-16878/1
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
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.038 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Round Conductor Size26 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR 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
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor34 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorRED FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.038 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Round Conductor Size26 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR 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
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor34 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorRED FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6145-00-003-1812
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeQ
Unit of IssueSL
SMR CodeZZ
Weight1.5000 lbs
Cube0.0833 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-W-16878/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
010031-201 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems (USA)
MIL-W-76 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
LWP-C26(7)A2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
LW-C26(7)U2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M76LWPC267A2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
734E8URED Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc (USA)
M16878/1BDB2 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-669-6694?

NSN 6145-00-669-6694 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 6145-00-669-6694?

NSN 6145-00-669-6694 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-W-16878/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 010031-201 (Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems), MIL-W-76 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), LWP-C26(7)A2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), LW-C26(7)U2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 6145-00-669-6694?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-669-6694: 6145-00-003-1812, 6145-00-006-8438, 6145-00-022-0813 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-W-16878/1?

Key specifications for MIL-W-16878/1: Temp Rating: 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Material: COPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.038 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Round Conductor Size: 26 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 28 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-669-6694 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-669-6694 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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