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8668Braid,wire

Belden Wire & Cable Company Llc Dba Belden Cdt Electronics Division · NSN 6145-01-343-4281 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-01-343-4281 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-01-343-4281. Primary manufacturer part number: 8668.
Features
  • Braid,wire — FSC 6145
  • Conductor Form: BRAID, TUBULAR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Inside Diameter: 0.171 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE CONDUCTOR IN
  • Current Carrying Capacity in Amps: 36.000
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 120 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Round Conductor Size: 13 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Core Conductor Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Braid,wire, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-01-343-4281, 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 Wire & Cable Company Llc Dba Belden Cdt Electronics Division. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-01-343-4281
Primary Part Number8668
Item NameBraid,wire
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBelden Wire & Cable Company Llc Dba Belden Cdt Electronics Division
StatusACTIVE
Conductor FormBRAID, TUBULAR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Inside Diameter0.171 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE CONDUCTOR IN
Current Carrying Capacity in Amps36.000
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Strand Quantity Per Conductor120 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size13 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor Cross-Sectional ShapeTUBULAR BRAID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor34 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and Classification8668,CAGE16428 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and Classification8668,CAGE16428 MFR REF SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormBRAID, TUBULAR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Inside Diameter0.171 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE CONDUCTOR IN
Current Carrying Capacity in Amps36.000
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Strand Quantity Per Conductor120 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size13 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor Cross-Sectional ShapeTUBULAR BRAID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor34 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and Classification8668,CAGE16428 MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and Classification8668,CAGE16428 MFR REF SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJN
Weight0.0100 lbs
Cube0.0004 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 8
4820-00-148-0087 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,check
5995-00-173-7465 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Assembly,power,electrical
6830-00-902-243010-8668 INTERCHANGEABLE
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Gc/waldom Inc
3020-01-199-6666 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connecting Kit,gear
5340-01-230-1573 INTERCHANGEABLE
Holder,spring
5342-01-272-76688668-8-5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hinge,valve
William E Williams Valve Corp
2010-01-521-73648668 INTERCHANGEABLE
Housing Part,transmission,mechan
Twin Disc, Incorporated Dba Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic
1095-01-523-19728668 INTERCHANGEABLE
Knife,combat
Ontario Knife Company, the Dba Ontario Knife Company
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
C2981 Carol Cable Co Inc Electronic Div (USA)
8668 PRIMARY Belden Wire & Cable Company Llc Dba Belden Cdt Electronics Division (USA)
W1-942 Grimes Aerospace Company (USA)
Related Parts
4820-00-148-0087INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,CHECK
5995-00-173-7465INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,POWER,ELECTRICAL
6830-00-902-2430INTERCHANGEABLE
DICHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
10-8668
3020-01-199-6666INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTING KIT,GEAR
5340-01-230-1573INTERCHANGEABLE
HOLDER,SPRING
5342-01-272-7668INTERCHANGEABLE
HINGE,VALVE
8668-8-5
2010-01-521-7364INTERCHANGEABLE
HOUSING PART,TRANSMISSION,MECHAN
8668
1095-01-523-1972INTERCHANGEABLE
KNIFE,COMBAT
8668

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-01-343-4281?

NSN 6145-01-343-4281 is a Braid,wire, manufactured by Belden Wire & Cable Company Llc Dba Belden Cdt Electronics Division, classified under FSC 6145 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-01-343-4281?

NSN 6145-01-343-4281 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: C2981 (Carol Cable Co Inc Electronic Div), 8668 (Belden Wire & Cable Company Llc Dba Belden Cdt Electronics Division), W1-942 (Grimes Aerospace Company).

What NSN replaces 6145-01-343-4281?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6145-01-343-4281: 4820-00-148-0087, 5995-00-173-7465, 6830-00-902-2430 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8668?

Key specifications for 8668: Conductor Form: BRAID, TUBULAR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Inside Diameter: 0.171 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE CONDUCTOR IN; Current Carrying Capacity in Amps: 36.000. 24 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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