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MILW 16878/1 TYPE B 20AWG WHITE ✓ 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 MILW 16878/1 TYPE B 20AWG WHITE is a the manufacturer industrial component. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-652-1441, 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
MILW 16878/1 TYPE B 20AWG WHITE
NSN: 6145-00-652-1441
FSC: 6145
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
Part NumberMILW 16878/1 TYPE B 20AWG WHITE
NSN6145-00-652-1441
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
WIRE / CABLE — AMPACITY DEPENDS ON INSTALLATION CROSS-SECTION JACKET WIRE SPECIFICATIONS Conductor Size: — Conductor Count: — Voltage Rating: — Insulation: — Temp Rating: — PN: MILW 16878/1 TYPE B 20AWG WHITE · 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
SURFACE TREATMENT DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: ASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR: 19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
COLOR: WHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: ASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
SURFACE TREATMENT: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLEROUND
SURFACE TREATMENT DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIALCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
COLORWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIALPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
SURFACE TREATMENTTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ROUND CONDUCTOR SIZE20 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
CONDUCTOR FORMSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 25
M16878/1BKE9Upgraded Successor
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AS22759/16Upgraded Successor
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M22759/16-14-9Upgraded Successor
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1859/19-4Upgraded Successor
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M22759/16-14-5Upgraded Successor
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MIL-W-16878/1Upgraded Successor
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LIFECYCLE
StatusCANCELLED
Availability
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is MILW 16878/1 TYPE B 20AWG WHITE?
MILW 16878/1 TYPE B 20AWG WHITE is a MILW 16878/1 TYPE B 20AWG WHITE.
What parts can replace MILW 16878/1 TYPE B 20AWG WHITE?
There are 25 known substitutes for MILW 16878/1 TYPE B 20AWG WHITE: M16878/1BKE9, AS22759/16, M22759/16-14-9 and 22 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is MILW 16878/1 TYPE B 20AWG WHITE still available?
MILW 16878/1 TYPE B 20AWG WHITE is currently cancelled.
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