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MIL-W-16878/18 — Cable Assembly Specs

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· MRO · MRO_GENERAL
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 MIL-W-16878/18 is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include color: RED CORE JACKET ALL CONDUCTORS, material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS, temp_rating: 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC, conductor_form: STRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS, voltage_rating: 1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS, outside_diameter: 0.072 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.084 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL CONDUCTORS IN. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support.

This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-023-6627, 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
MRO MRO_GENERAL MIL-W-16878/18
NSN: 6145-00-023-6627
FSC: 6145
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
colorRED CORE JACKET ALL CONDUCTORS
materialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
temp_rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
conductor_formSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
voltage_rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS
outside_diameter0.072 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.084 INCHES MAXIMUM ALL CONDUCTORS IN
surface_treatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
round_conductor_size20 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
cross-sectional_shape_styleROUND
strand_awg_size_per_conductor3 ALL CONDUCTORS
strand_quantity_per_conductor10 ALL CONDUCTORS
part_name_assigned_by_controlling_agencyWIRE, ELECTRICAL, POLYVINYL CHOLORIDE (PVC) INSULATED
NSN6145-00-023-6627
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
WIRE / CABLE — AMPACITY DEPENDS ON INSTALLATION CROSS-SECTION JACKET WIRE SPECIFICATIONS Conductor Size: — Conductor Count: — Voltage Rating: — Insulation: — Temp Rating: — PN: MIL-W-16878/18 · 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-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLE: ROUND
MATERIAL: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
COLOR: RED FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
VOLTAGE RATING: 1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATION: SURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR: 19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLEROUND
MATERIALCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
COLORRED FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIALPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
VOLTAGE RATING1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIALPLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATIONSURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
SURFACE TREATMENT DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
CONDUCTOR FORMSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 9
M16878/18BHB0Upgraded Successor
successor cross-reference
successor
439-1376-000Upgraded Successor
successor cross-reference
successor
22720/F16KK4Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
C4931-22L4Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
6145PL0833747Interchangeable
interchangeable cross-reference
interchangeable
MIL-DTL-16878/18Interchangeable
Same NIIN cross-reference
interchangeable
LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMATSourcing: other
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is MIL-W-16878/18?
MIL-W-16878/18 is a MIL-W-16878/18. It is classified as a MRO (MRO_GENERAL).
What parts can replace MIL-W-16878/18?
There are 9 known substitutes for MIL-W-16878/18: M16878/18BHB0, 439-1376-000, 22720/F16KK4 and 6 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for MIL-W-16878/18?
MIL-W-16878/18 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-023-6627. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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