General Cable · Electronic Components
86983
Cable, Power, Electrical
Part Number86983
ManufacturerGeneral Cable
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN6145-00-117-8858 (NSN)
Federal Item NameCABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
Federal Supply Class6145 — Wire and Cable, Electrical
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS
Round Conductor Size12 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC FIRST POSITION JACKET CABLE
Strand Quantity Per Conductor65 ALL CONDUCTORS
Material Document And ClassificatiQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor30 ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Arrangement And Quantity3 SINGLES
Temp Rating60.0 CELSIUS
Conductor Quantity3
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.635 INCHES NOMINAL
Cancelled NSN6145-00-850-0069 (cancelled)
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 86983 available?
We can source 86983 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 86983 by General Cable obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 86983 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 86983?
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 86983?
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.