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M16878/15BLE8 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
· WIRE CABLE
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Stranded for flexible routing, solid for conduit THHN/THWN dual-rated — check both tables
Ampacity depends on installation method
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The M16878/15BLE8 is a the manufacturer industrial component. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-01-227-4662, indicating validated use in U.S.

government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels. Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
M16878/15BLE8
NSN: 6145-01-227-4662
FSC: 6145
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
Part NumberM16878/15BLE8
NSN6145-01-227-4662
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
WIRE / CABLE — AMPACITY DEPENDS ON INSTALLATION CROSS-SECTION JACKET WIRE SPECIFICATIONS Conductor Size: — Conductor Count: — Voltage Rating: — Insulation: — Temp Rating: — PN: M16878/15BLE8 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Ampacity depends on installation method — conduit ≠ free air ≠ underground. Same wire, different ratings. AWG sizing is inverse — smaller number = thicker wire (4 AWG > 12 AWG) ✓ BROKER TIP Stranded = flexible routing and vibration resistance. Solid = fixed conduit runs only. THHN/THWN = dual rated — check both dry and wet ampacity tables PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR: 25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIAL: PLASTIC POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET)(POLYESTER) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
CONDUCTOR FORM: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
COLOR: GRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
CROSS SECTION OUTSIDE DIAMETER0.124 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLEROUND
VOLTAGE RATING1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIALPLASTIC POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET)(POLYESTER) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
CONDUCTOR FORMSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIALCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
COLORGRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TEST DATA DOCUMENT81349-MIL-W-16878 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 5
HP3-EEXBEB6Upgraded Successor
successor cross-reference
successor
NEMA-HP3Upgraded Successor
successor cross-reference
successor
1522580-6Upgraded Successor
successor cross-reference
successor
MIL-DTL-16878/15Interchangeable
Same NIIN cross-reference
interchangeable
MIL-W-16878/15Interchangeable
Same NIIN cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is M16878/15BLE8?
M16878/15BLE8 is a M16878/15BLE8.
What parts can replace M16878/15BLE8?
There are 5 known substitutes for M16878/15BLE8: HP3-EEXBEB6, NEMA-HP3, 1522580-6 and 2 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for M16878/15BLE8?
M16878/15BLE8 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-01-227-4662. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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