Thomas and Betts Corp. Electronics Group · Electronic Components
187-5
Cable, Special Purpose, Electrical
Part Number187-5
ManufacturerThomas and Betts Corp. Electronics Group
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN6145-01-315-8975 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
Federal Supply Class6145 — Wire and Cable, Electrical
Cross Sectional Width2.630 INCHES NOMINAL
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
ColorBLACK FIRST POSITION JACKET CABLE
Round Conductor Size28 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Arrangement And Quantity50 MOLDED
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross Sectional Height0.150 INCHES NOMINAL
Conductor Quantity50
Cross Sectional Shape StyleFLAT
Accessory Wire Type And Quantity1 DRAIN
Surface TreatmentALUMINUM FIRST POSITION SHIELD FOIL CABLE
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 187-5 available?
We can source 187-5 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 187-5 by Thomas and Betts Corp. Electronics Group obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 187-5 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 187-5?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 187-5?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.