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MIL-DTL-16878/1Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-01-170-3489 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-01-170-3489 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-01-170-3489. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-16878/1.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Temp Rating: 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.058 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Color: BLACK FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR 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 6145-01-170-3489, 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 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: RL.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-01-170-3489
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-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
StatusACTIVE
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.058 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
ColorBLACK FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size20 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor32 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.058 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
ColorBLACK FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size20 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor32 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6145-00-073-5204
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeQ
Unit of IssueRL
SMR CodeZZ
Weight2.4400 lbs
Cube0.0346 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 12
6145-01-429-3030M22759/9-12-92 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
Wire,electrical
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
6145-00-286-5636B20GRAY SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Belden Wire and Cable Co Wire and Cable Office
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-16878/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M16878/1BGE0 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-W-16878 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
A2013-0 Itt Industries Limited, Itt Cannon Uk (GBR)
6145PL1431350 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6145-00-073-5204 Wire,electrical
6145-01-429-3030SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/9-12-92
6145-00-074-4569SUCCESSOR
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-185-6965SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-185-6999SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-226-6720SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-228-0739SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-228-0742SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-241-6400SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-286-5636SUCCESSOR
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B20GRAY
6145-00-307-4386SUCCESSOR
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EE18GREEN
6145-00-372-3492SUCCESSOR
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-01-170-3489?

NSN 6145-01-170-3489 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 6145-01-170-3489?

NSN 6145-01-170-3489 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-16878/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M16878/1BGE0 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-W-16878 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), A2013-0 (Itt Industries Limited, Itt Cannon Uk), 6145PL1431350 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index).

What NSN replaces 6145-01-170-3489?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-01-170-3489: 6145-01-429-3030, 6145-00-073-5204, 6145-00-074-4569 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-16878/1?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-16878/1: Temp Rating: 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.058 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; Color: BLACK FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 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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