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MIL-W-16878/2 Type C Wire

Application and Description

These PVC insulated single-core MIL-W-16878/2 (Type C) wires are used in electrical and electronic applications, internal wiring of meters and panels, military and aerospace industries. It is also resist to water, oil, acids, solvents and fungus.

Construction

MIL-W-16878/2 Type C Wire
Conductor Tinned copper, solid or stranded
Insulation Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
Insulation Wall Thickness 0.015”

Characteristics

Temperature Range -55°C to +105°C
Voltage Rating 1000 volts
MIL-W-16878/2(Type C)  
Color Code MIL-STD-104 (See page 12) 10 basic colors(BLK,BRN,RED,ORN,YEL,GRN,BLU,VIO,GRY,WHT)

Dimensions and Weight

AWG Size Conductor Stranding Conductor Diam. Nom. O.D. Approx LBS/MFT
? ? in mm in mm ?
26 Solid 0.016 0.404 0.054 1.270 2.0
26 7/34 0.019 0.483 0.057 1.350 2.0
26 19/38 0.019 0.483 0.057 1.350 2.0
24 Solid 0.020 0.511 0.058 1.970 3.0
24 7/32 0.024 0.610 0.062 1.470 3.0
24 19/36 0.025 0.635 0.062 1.500 3.0
22 Solid 0.025 0.643 0.064 1.500 4.0
22 7/30 0.030 0.762 0.068 1.630 4.0
22 19/34 0.030 0.762 0.068 1.630 4.0
20 Solid 0.032 0.813 0.070 1.680 5.0
20 7/28 0.380 0.965 0.076 1.830 5.0
20 10/30 0.380 0.965 0.076 1.830 5.0
20 19/32 0.380 0.695 0.076 1.830 5.0
18 Solid 0.403 1.020 0.079 1.910 8.0
18 7/26 0.480 1.220 0.087 2.080 8.0
18 19/30 0.480 1.220 0.087 2.080 8.0
16 Solid 0.508 1.290 0.089 2.16 11.0
16 19/29 0.540 1.370 0.097 2.310 11.0
16 26/30 0.055 1.400 0.100 2.390 11.0
14 Solid 0.641 1.630 0.102 2.490 15.0
14 19/27 0.690 1.750 0.105 2.670 15.0
14 41/30 0.071 1.800 0.118 2.840 18.0
12 19/25 0.089 2.260 0.129 3.150 23.0
12 37/28 0.089 2.260 0.127 3.350 23.0