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M16878/5BLB9

Wire, Electrical

Part NumberM16878/5BLB9
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote

Specifications

Federal Item NameWIRE,ELECTRICAL
Federal Supply Class6145 — Wire and Cable, Electrical
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentSILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Precious Material And LocationCONDUCTOR SURF SILVER
Test Data Document81349-MIL-W-16878 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DA
Round Conductor Size12 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Precious MaterialSILVER
Cross Sectional Shape StyleROUND
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Frequently asked

Is M16878/5BLB9 available?
We can source M16878/5BLB9 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 M16878/5BLB9 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If M16878/5BLB9 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 M16878/5BLB9?
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 M16878/5BLB9?
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.