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MIL-W-16878/15Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-01-498-3886 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-01-498-3886 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-01-498-3886. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/15.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.124 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Voltage Rating: 1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Temp Rating: -55.0 CELSIUS AND 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment: TIN ALLOY CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyvinyl Chloride (pvc) First Position Primary Insulation Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-01-498-3886, 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 24 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. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-01-498-3886
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-16878/15
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
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.124 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Voltage Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating-55.0 CELSIUS AND 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN ALLOY CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorGREEN FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size12 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.124 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Voltage Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating-55.0 CELSIUS AND 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN ALLOY CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorGREEN FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size12 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6145-00-557-3428 (HP3-EEXBEB6)
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality Code1
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJZ
Verified Substitutes 5
6145-00-557-3428HP3-EEXBEB6 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
5330-01-225-71583438-11 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,wiper
Hydraulic Accessories Co
3040-01-291-4616382-5007 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cylinder Assembly,actuating,line
Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense
4030-01-374-443770364 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hook,cargo
Ingersoll-Rand Co Material Handling Div
6665-01-552-131070364 INTERCHANGEABLE
Radiac Set
Narda Holdings, Inc. Dba Narda-Miteq Div Narda-Miteq
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-W-16878/15 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M16878/15BLE5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-16878/15 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
0206673 FIND 7 Niwc Pacific San Diego Navy Erp Dba Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Div Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (USA)
7036-4 Belden, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6145-00-557-3428 Wire,electrical · HP3-EEXBEB6
5330-01-225-7158INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,WIPER
3438-11
3040-01-291-4616INTERCHANGEABLE
CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,ACTUATING,LINE
382-5007
4030-01-374-4437INTERCHANGEABLE
HOOK,CARGO
70364
6665-01-552-1310INTERCHANGEABLE
RADIAC SET
70364

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-01-498-3886?

NSN 6145-01-498-3886 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 6145-01-498-3886?

NSN 6145-01-498-3886 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-W-16878/15 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M16878/15BLE5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-16878/15 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 0206673 FIND 7 (Niwc Pacific San Diego Navy Erp Dba Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Div Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific), 7036-4 (Belden, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 6145-01-498-3886?

There are 5 known substitutes for 6145-01-498-3886: 6145-00-557-3428, 5330-01-225-7158, 3040-01-291-4616 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-W-16878/15?

Key specifications for MIL-W-16878/15: Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.124 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; End Item Identification: OW-81B/TSQ-120B, TERMINAL GROUP; WEAPON SYSTEM-RADAR AND IFF SYSTEMS; Voltage Rating: 1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE 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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