
Lead Wire, #16 Str TC, PVC Ins, TYPE B MIL-W-16878/1
Low Temp Plastic Lead Wire, 16AWG (19x29) Tinned Copper, PVC Insulation, TYPE B MIL-W-16878/1 600V 105C
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 23
Part numbers
8500 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | Length | UPC | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8500 010100 | Black | Reel | 100 ft | 612825209058 | Order online |
| 8500 0101000 | Black | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825209065 | Order online |
| 8500 006100 | Blue, Light | Reel | 100 ft | 612825208969 | Order online |
| 8500 0061000 | Blue, Light | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825208976 | Order online |
| 8500 0011000 | Brown | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825208839 | Order online |
| 8500 0081000 | Gray | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825208990 | Order online |
| 8500 005100 | Green, Dark | Reel | 100 ft | 612825208945 | Order online |
| 8500 0051000 | Green, Dark | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825208952 | Order online |
| 8500 0031000 | Orange | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825208907 | Order online |
| 8500 002100 | Red | Reel | 100 ft | 612825208860 | Order online |
| 8500 0021000 | Red | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825208877 | Order online |
| 8500 0071000 | Violet | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825208983 | Order online |
| 8500 009100 | White | Reel | 100 ft | 612825209010 | Order online |
| 8500 0091000 | White | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825209027 | Order online |
| 8500 0141000 | White, Black Stripe | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825209089 | Order online |
| 8500 0181000 | White, Blue Stripe | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825209126 | Order online |
| 8500 0191000 | White, Brown Stripe | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825209133 | Order online |
| 8500 0161000 | White, Green Stripe | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825209102 | Order online |
| 8500 0201000 | White, Orange Stripe | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825209140 | Order online |
| 8500 0151000 | White, Red Stripe | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825209096 | Order online |
| 8500 0171000 | White, Yellow Stripe | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825209119 | Order online |
| 8500 004100 | Yellow | Reel | 100 ft | 612825208914 | Order online |
| 8500 0041000 | Yellow | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825208921 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | inter-connection circuits, internal wiring of computer and electronic equipments, (Type B) MIL-W-16878/1-Low Temp applications |
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Construction Details
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.079 in (2.0 mm) |
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Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
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| No. of Elements | 1 |
| Size | 16 AWG |
| Stranding | 19x29 |
| Material | TC - Tinned Copper |
Insulation
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.01 in (0.25 mm) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.079 in (2.0 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 6.5 Ohm/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Max. Current | Single conductor in free air @ 30oC: 14.0 A |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 600 V RMS |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 27 lbs (12 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 10 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 105°C |
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| Operating | -40°C To +105°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 0.79 in (20 mm) |
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| Installation Min. | 0.79 in (20 mm) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Outdoor |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| Military Compliance | MIL-W-16878/1 |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.453 Revision Date: 02-20-2026 |
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| Footnote | P - STRIPE COLORS ON STOCK SOLID COLORS. STRIPING ADDER OF $8.00/M= FOR 1 OR 2 STRIPES. 10,000' MINIMUM ORDER FOR COLOR COMBINATION. PUT-UP WILL BE SUBJECT TO TWO PIECES (+ OR -) 10% PER SPOOL, WITH A MINIMUM LENGTH OF 100'., A - STOCKED STRIPE COLORS. |
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