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1557-5Wire,electrical

Belden, Inc. · NSN 6145-00-900-0254 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-900-0254 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-900-0254. Primary manufacturer part number: 1557-5.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Temp Rating: 80.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.098 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 30 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Round Conductor Size: 16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Core Conductor Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-900-0254, 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 Belden, Inc.. 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: Active. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-900-0254
Primary Part Number1557-5
Item NameWire,electrical
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBelden, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Temp Rating80.0 CELSIUS DEGC
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.098 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor30 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorYELLOW CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-I-3930,TYPE 1P MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Departure From Cited DocumentAS MODIFIED BY STRANDING
Voltage Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Temp Rating80.0 CELSIUS DEGC
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.098 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor30 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorYELLOW CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-I-3930,TYPE 1P MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Departure From Cited DocumentAS MODIFIED BY STRANDING
Voltage Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6145-00-160-5140
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality Code1
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJZ
Weight0.0100 lbs
Cube0.0000 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1557-5 Belden, Inc. (USA)
MIL-DTL-76 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MW-C16(26)U4 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
M76MWPC1626A4 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 6145-00-900-0254?

NSN 6145-00-900-0254 is a Wire,electrical, manufactured by Belden, Inc., classified under FSC 6145 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-900-0254?

NSN 6145-00-900-0254 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 1557-5 (Belden, Inc.), MIL-DTL-76 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MW-C16(26)U4 (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), M76MWPC1626A4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-900-0254?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-900-0254: 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 1557-5?

Key specifications for 1557-5: Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; Temp Rating: 80.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.098 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 28 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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