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— · 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 M5846-2A2/16 is a the manufacturer industrial component. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-643-0252, 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
M5846-2A2/16
NSN: 6145-00-643-0252
FSC: 6145
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
Part NumberM5846-2A2/16
NSN6145-00-643-0252
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
WIRE / CABLE — AMPACITY DEPENDS ON INSTALLATION CROSS-SECTION JACKET WIRE SPECIFICATIONS Conductor Size: — Conductor Count: — Voltage Rating: — Insulation: — Temp Rating: — PN: M5846-2A2/16 · 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
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MATERIAL: NICKEL ALLOY CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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ROUND CONDUCTOR SIZE: 16 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
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CONDUCTOR FORM: STRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
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TEMP RATING: 300.0 CELSIUS DEGC
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CROSS-SECTIONAL HEIGHT: 0.158 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLE: OVAL
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CROSS-SECTIONAL WIDTH: 0.295 INCHES NOMINAL IN
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
MATERIALNICKEL ALLOY CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ROUND CONDUCTOR SIZE16 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
MATERIALASBESTOS FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
CONDUCTOR FORMSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
TEMP RATING300.0 CELSIUS DEGC
CROSS-SECTIONAL HEIGHT0.158 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLEOVAL
CROSS-SECTIONAL WIDTH0.295 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT AND QUANTITY1 PARALLEL PAIR
CONDUCTOR QUANTITY2
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 13
MIL-W-5846Upgraded Successor
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M5846-1E2/16Upgraded Successor
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MIL-DTL-5846Upgraded Successor
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WC4142Upgraded Successor
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LWAC112SUpgraded Successor
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LWAC112-25Upgraded Successor
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LIFECYCLE
StatusCANCELLED
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is M5846-2A2/16?
M5846-2A2/16 is a M5846-2A2/16.
What parts can replace M5846-2A2/16?
There are 13 known substitutes for M5846-2A2/16: MIL-W-5846, M5846-1E2/16, MIL-DTL-5846 and 10 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is M5846-2A2/16 still available?
M5846-2A2/16 is currently cancelled.
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Last verified: July 2026