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187-5Cable,special Purpose,electrical

Thomas and Betts Corp Electronics Group · NSN 6145-01-315-8975 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-01-315-8975 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-01-315-8975. Primary manufacturer part number: 187-5.
Features
  • Cable,special Purpose,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Cross-Sectional Width: 2.630 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYESTER FIRST POSITION SHIELD FOIL CABLE
  • Color: BLACK FIRST POSITION JACKET CABLE
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) SECOND POSITION JACKET CABLE
  • Conductor Arrangement and Quantity: 50 MOLDED
  • Round Conductor Size: 28 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Core Conductor All Conductors construction
General Description

The Cable,special Purpose,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-01-315-8975, 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 Thomas and Betts Corp Electronics Group. 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
NSN6145-01-315-8975
Primary Part Number187-5
Item NameCable,special Purpose,electrical
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerThomas and Betts Corp Electronics Group
StatusACTIVE
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Width2.630 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialPLASTIC POLYESTER FIRST POSITION SHIELD FOIL CABLE
ColorBLACK FIRST POSITION JACKET CABLE
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) SECOND POSITION JACKET CABLE
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity50 MOLDED
Round Conductor Size28 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Height0.150 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor Quantity50
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleFLAT
Accessory Wire Type and Quantity1 DRAIN
ColorBLUE FIRST POSITION COVER ALL CONDUCTORS
Surface TreatmentALUMINUM FIRST POSITION SHIELD FOIL CABLE
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor36 ALL CONDUCTORS
Voltage Rating300.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Width2.630 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialPLASTIC POLYESTER FIRST POSITION SHIELD FOIL CABLE
ColorBLACK FIRST POSITION JACKET CABLE
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) SECOND POSITION JACKET CABLE
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity50 MOLDED
Round Conductor Size28 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Height0.150 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJN
Verified Substitutes 12
5998-01-102-66341865 SUCCESSOR
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
187-5 PRIMARY Thomas and Betts Corp Electronics Group (USA)
Related Parts
5998-01-102-6634SUCCESSOR
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5950-00-086-9124INTERCHANGEABLE
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BEARING,WASHER,THRUST
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6685-00-531-4255INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE,PRESSURE,DIAL INDICATING
5905-00-577-7336INTERCHANGEABLE
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MOTOR,ALTERNATING CURRENT
6240-00-989-1517INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
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5325-01-117-9698INTERCHANGEABLE
GROMMET,NONMETALLIC
1875
3220-01-120-6871INTERCHANGEABLE
SAW,RADIAL OVERARM,WOODWORKING
3040-01-150-1449INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,WASH HEAD
5310-01-175-1477INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
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WASHER,FLAT
530-535

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-01-315-8975?

NSN 6145-01-315-8975 is a Cable,special Purpose,electrical, manufactured by Thomas and Betts Corp Electronics Group, classified under FSC 6145 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-01-315-8975?

NSN 6145-01-315-8975 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 187-5 (Thomas and Betts Corp Electronics Group).

What NSN replaces 6145-01-315-8975?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-01-315-8975: 5998-01-102-6634, 5950-00-086-9124, 3120-00-360-4081 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 187-5?

Key specifications for 187-5: Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS; Cross-Sectional Width: 2.630 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: PLASTIC POLYESTER FIRST POSITION SHIELD FOIL CABLE; Color: BLACK FIRST POSITION JACKET CABLE. 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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