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Wire, Electrical, Insulated, General Specification for (w/Amendment 3) FSC: 6145

This specification covers unshielded wire for hookup and lead wiring of electrical and electronic components and equipment so that minimum size and weight are consistent with service requirements. The temperature rating of wire included in this specification ranges to a maximum of 260 degrees Celsius (°C), with potential rating from 250 to 5000 volts root mean square (Vrms). The single conductor wire covered in this specification is intended for use in lead wire and internal wiring of electrical and electronic equipment and switchboards.



Points of Contact:

Wire & Cable Group Phone: 614-692-YYYY Email: WireCable@dla.mil

Document Downloads

Wire, Electrical, Insulated, General Specification for (w/Amendment 3) Revision: H, Dated: 31 July 2020 File Name: dtl16878.pdf, File Size: 348 kb


Wire, Electrical, Insulated, General Specification for (List of Associated Specifications)
Dated: 12 January 2016
File name: dtl16878sup.pdf, File Size: 24 kb

Wire, Electrical, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Insulated, 105 Degree C, 600 Volts (Not for Navy Shipboard Use)
Dated: 12 January 2016
File name: dtl16878ss1.pdf, File Size: 69 kb

Wire, Electrical, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Insulated, 105 Degree C, 1000 Volts (Not for Navy Shipboard Use)
Dated: 12 January 2016
File name: dtl16878ss2.pdf, File Size: 64 kb

Wire, Electrical, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Insulated, 105 Degree C, 3000 Volts (Not for Navy Shipboard Use)
Dated: 12 January 2016
File name: dtl16878ss3.pdf, File Size: 65 kb

MIL-W-16878/4C(NAVY), dated 11 September 1992, is hereby canceled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 3</a>, "Electrical and Electronic PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types ET (250 Volts), E (600 Volts) and EE (1000 Volts)"
Dated: 24 May 2002
File name: mil16878ss4not2.pdf, File Size: 13 kb

MIL-W-16878/5C(NAVY), dated 11 September 1992, is hereby canceled.. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 3</a>, "Electrical and Electronic PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types ET (250 Volts), E (600 Volts) and EE (1000 Volts)"
Dated: 24 May 2002
File name: mil16878ss5not2.pdf, File Size: 13 kb

This specification sheet has been cancelled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 3</a>, "Electrical and Electronic PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types ET (250 Volts), E (600 Volts) and EE (1000 Volts)"
Dated: 22 September 1999
File name: mil16878not1.pdf, File Size: 4 kb

Wire, Electrical, Silicone Rubber Insulated, 200° C, 600 Volts (Cancellation Notice)
Dated: 24 June 2009
File name: dtl16878ss7not2.pdf, File Size: 15 kb

Wire, Electrical, Silicone Rubber Insulated, 200° C, 1000 Volts (Cancellation Notice)
Dated: 24 June 2009
File name: dtl16878ss8not2.pdf, File Size: 15 kb

Wire, Electrical, Polyethylene Insulated, 75 Degree C, 600 Volts
Dated: 12 January 2016
File name: dtl16878ss10.pdf, File Size: 56 kb

This specification sheet has been cancelled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 4</a>, "Electrical and Electronic FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types KT (250 Volt), K (600 Volt) and KK (1000 Volt)"
Dated: 22 September 1999
File name: mil16878not1.pdf, File Size: 4 kb

This specification sheet has been cancelled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 4</a>, "Electrical and Electronic FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types KT (250 Volt), K (600 Volt) and KK (1000 Volt)"
Dated: 22 September 1999
File name: mil16878not1.pdf, File Size: 4 kb

This specification sheet has been cancelled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 4</a>, "Electrical and Electronic FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types KT (250 Volt), K (600 Volt) and KK (1000 Volt)"
Dated: 22 September 1999
File name: mil16878not1.pdf, File Size: 4 kb

Wire, Electrical, Crosslinked, Modified Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulated, 125 Degree C, 600 Volts
Dated: 12 January 2016
File name: dtl16878ss14.pdf, File Size: 56 kb

Wire, Electrical, Crosslinked, Modified Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulated, 125 Degree C, 1000 Volts
Dated: 12 January 2016
File name: dtl16878ss15.pdf, File Size: 53 kb

Wire, Electrical, Crosslinked, Modified Polyethylene (XLPE) Insulated, 125 Degree C, 3000 Volts
Dated: 12 January 2016
File name: dtl16878ss16.pdf, File Size: 62 kb

Wire, Electrical, Polyvinyll Chloride (PVC) Insulated, Polyamide Jacket, 125 Degree C, 600 Volts (Not for NAVY Shipboard Use)
Dated: 12 January 2016
File name: dtl16878ss17.pdf, File Size: 69 kb

Wire, Electrical, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Insulated, Polyamide Jacket, 105 Degree C, 1000 Volts (Not for NAVY Shipboard Use)
Dated: 12 January 2016
File name: dtl16878ss18.pdf, File Size: 64 kb

Wire, Electrical, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Insulated, Polyamide Jacket, 105 Degree C, 3000 Volts (Not for NAVY Shipboard Use)
Dated: 12 January 2016
File name: dtl16878ss19.pdf, File Size: 67 kb

This specification sheet has been cancelled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 3</a>, "Electrical and Electronic PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types ET (250 Volts), E (600 Volts) and EE (1000 Volts)"
Dated: 22 September 1999
File name: mil16878not1.pdf, File Size: 4 kb

This specification sheet has been cancelled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 3</a>, "Electrical and Electronic PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types ET (250 Volts), E (600 Volts) and EE (1000 Volts)"
Dated: 22 September 1999
File name: mil16878not1.pdf, File Size: 4 kb

This specification sheet has been cancelled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 3</a>, "Electrical and Electronic PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types ET (250 Volts), E (600 Volts) and EE (1000 Volts)"
Dated: 22 September 1999
File name: mil16878not1.pdf, File Size: 4 kb

This specification sheet has been cancelled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 3</a>, "Electrical and Electronic PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types ET (250 Volts), E (600 Volts) and EE (1000 Volts)"
Dated: 22 September 1999
File name: mil16878not1.pdf, File Size: 4 kb

This specification sheet has been cancelled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 3</a>, "Electrical and Electronic PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types ET (250 Volts), E (600 Volts) and EE (1000 Volts)"
Dated: 22 September 1999
File name: mil16878not1.pdf, File Size: 4 kb

This specification sheet has been cancelled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 3</a>, "Electrical and Electronic PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types ET (250 Volts), E (600 Volts) and EE (1000 Volts)"
Dated: 22 September 1999
File name: mil16878not1.pdf, File Size: 4 kb

This specification sheet has been cancelled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 3</a>, "Electrical and Electronic PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types ET (250 Volts), E (600 Volts) and EE (1000 Volts)"
Dated: 22 September 1999
File name: mil16878not1.pdf, File Size: 4 kb

This specification sheet has been cancelled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 3</a>, "Electrical and Electronic PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types ET (250 Volts), E (600 Volts) and EE (1000 Volts)"
Dated: 22 September 1999
File name: mil16878not1.pdf, File Size: 4 kb

This specification sheet has been cancelled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 3</a>, "Electrical and Electronic PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types ET (250 Volts), E (600 Volts) and EE (1000 Volts)"
Dated: 22 September 1999
File name: mil16878not1.pdf, File Size: 4 kb

Wire, Electrical, Silicone Rubber Insulated, 150° C, 600 Volts (Cancellation Notice)
Dated: 24 June 2009
File name: dtl16878ss29not2.pdf, File Size: 15 kb

Wire, Electrical, Silicone Rubber Insulated, 150° C, 1000 Volts (Cancellation Notice)
Dated: 24 June 2009
File name: dtl16878ss30not2.pdf, File Size: 15 kb

Wire, Electrical, Silicone Rubber Insulated, 150° C, 1000 Volts, Glass Braid Covering, Abrasion Resistant (Cancellation Notice)
Dated: 24 June 2009
File name: dtl16878ss31not2.pdf, File Size: 15 kb

Wire, Electrical, Silicone Rubber Insulated, 200° C, 1000 Volts, Glass Braid Covering, Abrasion Resistant (Cancellation Notice)
Dated: 24 June 2009
File name: dtl16878ss32not2.pdf, File Size: 15 kb

Wire, Electrical, Polyethylene Insulated, 75 Degree C, 600 Volts, Polyamide Covering, Abrasion Resistant
Dated: 12 January 2016
File name: dtl16878ss33.pdf, File Size: 51 kb

This specification sheet has been cancelled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 3</a>, "Electrical and Electronic PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types ET (250 Volts), E (600 Volts) and EE (1000 Volts)"
Dated: 22 September 1999
File name: mil16878not1.pdf, File Size: 4 kb

This specification sheet has been cancelled. Future acquisitions for this item should refer to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards <a>NEMA HP 3</a>, "Electrical and Electronic PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire; Types ET (250 Volts), E (600 Volts) and EE (1000 Volts)"
Dated: 22 September 1999
File name: mil16878not1.pdf, File Size: 4 kb

Wire, Electrical, Low Smoke, Crosslinked Polyolefin (XLPO) Insulated, 105 Degree C, 600 Volts
Dated: 12 January 2016
File name: dtl16878ss36.pdf, File Size: 68 kb

Wire, Electrical, Enhylene-Polpylene Diene Elastomer (EPDM) Insulated, 125 Degree C, 600 Volts, Extruded Insulation (Cancellation Notice)
Dated: 30 March 2020
File name: dtl16878ss37not3.pdf, File Size: 319 kb

Wire, Electrical, Enhylene-Polpylene Diene Elastomer (EPDM) Insulated, 125 Degree C, 5000 Volts, Extruded Insulation (Cancellation Notice)
Dated: 06 June 2020
File name: dtl16878ss38not3.pdf, File Size: 319 kb


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