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MW-C16(26)U8Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-880-7271 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-880-7271 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-880-7271. Primary manufacturer part number: MW-C16(26)U8.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Material Document and Classification: QQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material Document and Classification: MIL-I-3930,TYPE 1P MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Color: GRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR 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 6145-00-880-7271, 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 4 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: Active. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-880-7271
Primary Part NumberMW-C16(26)U8
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
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-I-3930,TYPE 1P MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorGRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.095 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor30 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating-40.0 CELSIUS AND 80.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-I-3930,TYPE 1P MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorGRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.095 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor30 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating-40.0 CELSIUS AND 80.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeG
Verified Substitutes 12
Wire,electrical
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Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
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Wire,electrical
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MW-C16(26)U8 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-W-76 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1557-9 Belden, Inc. (USA)
8521-8 Belden Wire & Cable Company Llc Dba Belden Cdt Electronics Division (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-880-7271?

NSN 6145-00-880-7271 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 6145-00-880-7271?

NSN 6145-00-880-7271 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MW-C16(26)U8 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-W-76 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 1557-9 (Belden, Inc.), 8521-8 (Belden Wire & Cable Company Llc Dba Belden Cdt Electronics Division).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-880-7271?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-880-7271: 6145-00-655-2212, 6145-00-669-5201, 6145-00-669-6694 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MW-C16(26)U8?

Key specifications for MW-C16(26)U8: Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; End Item Identification: GENERAL APPLICATION-CABLE(GEN-AP-C); Material Document and Classification: QQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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