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MIL-W-16878/2Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-726-6172 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-726-6172 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-726-6172. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/2.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Voltage Rating: 1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: GLASS FIBER AND FIBER SYNTHETIC SECOND POSITION BRAID NON-METALLIC SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Round Conductor Size: 18 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.097 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material Document and Classification: MIL-Y-1140 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE SECOND POSITION BRAID NON-METALLIC SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: C TYPE
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Glass Fiber and Fiber Synthetic Second Position Braid Non-Metallic Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-726-6172, 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
NSN6145-00-726-6172
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-16878/2
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
StatusACTIVE
Voltage Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialGLASS FIBER AND FIBER SYNTHETIC SECOND POSITION BRAID NON-METALLIC SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size18 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.097 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-Y-1140 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE SECOND POSITION BRAID NON-METALLIC SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataC TYPE
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorGRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED 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
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Voltage Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialGLASS FIBER AND FIBER SYNTHETIC SECOND POSITION BRAID NON-METALLIC SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size18 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.097 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-Y-1140 MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE SECOND POSITION BRAID NON-METALLIC SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataC TYPE
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorGRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED 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 6145-00-726-6172?

NSN 6145-00-726-6172 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: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-726-6172?

NSN 6145-00-726-6172 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 6145-00-726-6172?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-726-6172: 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: Voltage Rating: 1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: GLASS FIBER AND FIBER SYNTHETIC SECOND POSITION BRAID NON-METALLIC SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Round Conductor Size: 18 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.097 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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