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MIL-C-915/12Cable,power,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-983-8872 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-983-8872 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-983-8872. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-C-915/12.
Features
  • Cable,power,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Temp Rating: 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Conductor Arrangement and Quantity: 19 SINGLES
  • Round Conductor Size: 12 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Material: PLASTIC FIRST POSITION JACKET CABLE
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 7 ALL CONDUCTORS
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Plastic First Position Jacket Cable construction
General Description

The Cable,power,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-983-8872, 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 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-983-8872
Primary Part NumberMIL-C-915/12
Item NameCable,power,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
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity19 SINGLES
Round Conductor Size12 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC FIRST POSITION JACKET CABLE
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 ALL CONDUCTORS
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor20 ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B3 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.980 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor Quantity19
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity19 SINGLES
Round Conductor Size12 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC FIRST POSITION JACKET CABLE
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 ALL CONDUCTORS
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor20 ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B3 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.980 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor Quantity19
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
Cable,power,electrical
Cable,power,electrical
Cable,power,electrical
Cable,power,electrical
6145-00-949-5787 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,power,electrical
4230-01-184-2146 INTERCHANGEABLE
Decontaminating Apparatus
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-C-915/12 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MDU-6 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
6145-01-202-2780SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-202-2782SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-202-2783SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-203-0366SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-949-5787INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
4230-01-184-2146INTERCHANGEABLE
DECONTAMINATING APPARATUS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-983-8872?

NSN 6145-00-983-8872 is a Cable,power,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 6145-00-983-8872?

NSN 6145-00-983-8872 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-C-915/12 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MDU-6 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-983-8872?

There are 6 known substitutes for 6145-00-983-8872: 6145-01-202-2780, 6145-01-202-2782, 6145-01-202-2783 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-C-915/12?

Key specifications for MIL-C-915/12: Temp Rating: 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; Conductor Arrangement and Quantity: 19 SINGLES; Round Conductor Size: 12 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-983-8872 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-983-8872 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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