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M16878/5BHE9
MIL-W-16878/5 hook-up wire, white
Part NumberM16878/5BHE9
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityIn stock — ships fast
Specifications
NSN6145-00-062-4050 (NSN)
Additional NSNs6145-01-194-6505
Federal Item NameWIRE,ELECTRICAL
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; PLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Precious MaterialSILVER
Precious Material LocationSURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
Temp Rating200.0 CELSIUS
Surface TreatmentSILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size18 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document And ClassificatiASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document And ClaASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Federal Supply Class6145 — Wire And Cable, Electrical
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 M16878/5BHE9 in stock?
Yes — M16878/5BHE9 is in our stock database. Request a quote for current pricing and lead time.
Is M16878/5BHE9 by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If M16878/5BHE9 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 M16878/5BHE9?
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 M16878/5BHE9?
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.