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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 6145-00-702-8816 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-702-8816 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-702-8816. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/1.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Temp Rating: 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Voltage Rating: 600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE 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 6145-00-702-8816, 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 5 commercial cross-references from 2 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
NSN6145-00-702-8816
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
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorGRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.079 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorGRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.079 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6145-00-023-6566
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJZ
Weight0.0200 lbs
Cube0.0002 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
MIL-W-16878/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M16878/1BJE8 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M16878/1BJE888 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
8500-8 Belden Wire & Cable Company Llc Dba Belden Cdt Electronics Division (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6145-00-023-6566 Cable,special Purpose,electrical
6145-01-136-7005SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
6145-01-060-7867SUCCESSOR
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M22759/16-14-9
6145-01-092-7019SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/16-14-5
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6145-00-023-6583SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-023-6584SUCCESSOR
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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 6145-00-702-8816?

NSN 6145-00-702-8816 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 6145-00-702-8816?

NSN 6145-00-702-8816 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-W-16878/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M16878/1BJE8 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M16878/1BJE888 (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), 8500-8 (Belden Wire & Cable Company Llc Dba Belden Cdt Electronics Division).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-702-8816?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-702-8816: 6145-01-136-7005, 6145-01-060-7867, 6145-01-092-7019 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; Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: COPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 28 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-702-8816 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-702-8816 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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