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MIL-W-16878 wire
MIL-W-16878 (NEMA HP3, HP4) wires are general-purpose, medium and high-temperature hookup wires,
with PTFE or FEP insulation. Each insulation type is available in thin, medium, or heavy wall thickness, for
voltage ratings from 250 to 1,000 volts.
Conductor choices within MIL-W-16878 are solid or stranded copper, high-strength copper alloy, or
copper-covered steel; with silver, nickel, or tin plating.
MIL-W-16878 Type Voltage Insulation Insulation Conductor Temperature Page
Slant Sheet Material Wall Thickness Plating Rating (Max.)
MIL-W-16878/4 E 600 PTFE (Extruded) .010 Silver 200 27
MIL-W-16878/5 EE 1,000 PTFE (Extruded) .015 Silver 200 28
MIL-W-16878/6 ET 250 PTFE (Extruded) .006 Silver 200 29
MIL-W-16878/11 K 600 FEP (Extruded) .010 Silver 200 30***
MIL-W-16878/12 KK 1,000 FEP (Extruded) .015 Silver 200 31***
MIL-W-16878/13 KT 250 FEP (Extruded) .006 Silver 200 32***
MIL-W-16878/20 — 250 PTFE (Tape) .006 Silver 200 **
MIL-W-16878/21 — 600 PTFE (Tape) .010 Silver 200 **
MIL-W-16878/22 — 1,000 PTFE (Tape) .015 Silver 200 **
MIL-W-16878/23 ET 250 PTFE (Extruded) .006 Nickel 260 **
MIL-W-16878/24 — 250 PTFE (Tape) .006 Nickel 260 **
MIL-W-16878/25 E 600 PTFE (Extruded) .010 Nickel 260 **
MIL-W-16878/26 — 600 PTFE (Tape) .010 Nickel 260 **
MIL-W-16878/27 EE 1,000 PTFE (Extruded) .015 Nickel 260 **
MIL-W-16878/28 — 1,000 PTFE (Tape) .015 Nickel 260 **
Construction characteristics—MIL-W-16878 wires
Temperature in ˚C. Wall thickness in inches. All values are nominal unless otherwise indicated.
** Contact factory for availability. *** Commercial equivalents (with tin-plated copper conductor). MIL-spec versions available.
MIL-W-16878 part numbering and example
MIL-W-16878/5 B C B 903
Letter AWG
A 32
B 30
C 28
D 26
E 24
F 22
G 20
H 18
J 16
K 14
L 12
Letter AWG
M 10
N8
P6
R4
S2
T1
U0
W2/0
Y3/0
Z4/0
Conductor size
Letter Strands
A1
B7
C 10
D 16
E 19
F 26
G 37
H 41
J 65
K105
Letter Strands
L133
M168
N259
P665
R817
S1045
T1330
V1672
W2109
Conductor stranding
Letter Material
B Coated copper
C Coated copper-clad steel
DCoated high-strength
copper alloy
Conductor material
Number Color
0Black
1Brown
2Red
3 Orange
4Yellow
5 Green
6Blue
7Violet
8Gray
9White
Color code
Insulation color, followed by color for up to two stripes.
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MIL-W-16878/4 (Type E) wire—medium-wall extruded PTFE insulation
MIL-W-16878/4 (type E) wires have extruded PTFE
insulation (medium wall thickness) for high-
temperature applications. PTFE insulation offers
high reliability with excellent thermal stability and
chemical resistance.
For heavy-wall (type EE) versions of these wires, see
M16878/5 (following page); for thin-wall (type ET)
versions, see M16878/6 (page 29).
Performance:
Voltage rating: 600V.
Temperature rating: Silver-plated conductor: -55 to 200˚ C;
Nickel-plated conductor: -55 to 260˚ C.
Construction Details
Insulation: Extruded PTFE, wall thickness .010 (.25 mm).
Conductor: Silver-plated copper.
Colors: Color coded to MIL-STD-104 (See page 26).
Options: Nickel-plated copper conductor; silver or nickel-
plated high-strength copper alloy conductor;
sodium napthalene etched insulation for
bondability. Also available to NEMA HP-3-EX.
M16878 AWG Stranding Conductor Insulation Diameter Weight Maximum Thermax
P/N** Size Diameter Minimum Maximum Resistance P/N
M16878/4 BMG-*10 37/26 .108 (2.74) .127 (3.23) .141 (3.58) 34.9 (51.9) 1.19 (3.90) 10-TE-3726
M16878/4 BLE-*12 19/25 .084 (2.13) .107 (2.72) .121 (3.07) 22.6 (33.6) 1.81 (5.94) 12-TE-1925
M16878/4 BKE-*14 19/27 .067 (1.70) .088 (2.24) .102 (2.59) 14.7 (21.9) 2.88 (9.45) 14-TE-1927
M16878/4 BJE-*16 19/29 .053 (1.35) .073 (1.85) .087 (2.21) 9.77 (14.5) 4.53 (14.8) 16-TE-1929
M16878/4 BHE-*18 19/30 .047 (1.19) .064 (1.63) .074 (1.88) 7.60 (11.3) 5.79 (19.0) 18-TE-1930
M16878/4 BHB-*18 7/26 .048 (1.22) .064 (1.63) .074 (1.88) 7.52 (11.2) 6.28 (20.6) 18-TE-726
M16878/4 BHA-*18 SOLID .040 (1.02) .056 (1.42) .066 (1.68) 6.50 (9.67) 4.20 (13.8) 18-TE-118
M16878/4 BGE-*20 19/32 .038 (.97) .054 (1.37) .062 (1.57) 5.12 (7.62) 9.19 (30.1) 20-TE-1932
M16878/4 BGB-*20 7/28 .038 (.97) .054 (1.37) .062 (1.57) 5.05 (7.52) 10.0 (32.8) 20-TE-728
M16878/4 BGA-*20 SOLID .032 (.81) .048 (1.22) .056 (1.42) 4.34 (6.46) 10.5 (34.4) 20-TE-120
M16878/4 BFE-*22 19/34 .030 (.76) .046 (1.17) .054 (1.37) 3.47 (5.16) 15.1 (49.5) 22-TE-1934
M16878/4 BFB-*22 7/30 .030 (.76) .046 (1.17) .054 (1.37) 3.44 (5.12) 15.9 (52.2) 22-TE-730
M16878/4 BFA-*22 SOLID .025 (.64) .041 (1.04) .049 (1.24) 2.95 (4.39) 17.0 (55.8) 22-TE-122
M16878/4 BEE-*24 19/36 .024 (.61) .040 (1.02) .048 (1.22) 2.44 (3.63) 24.3 (79.7) 24-TE-1936
M16878/4 BEB-*24 7/32 .024 (.61) .040 (1.02) .048 (1.22) 2.44 (3.63) 25.2 (82.7) 24-TE-732
M16878/4 BEA-*24 SOLID .020 (.51) .036 (.91) .044 (1.12) 2.09 (3.11) 26.8 (87.9) 24-TE-124
M16878/4 BDE-*26 19/38 .019 (.48) .035 (.89) .043 (1.09) 1.83 (2.72) 38.4 (126) 26-TE-1938
M16878/4 BDB-*26 7/34 .019 (.48) .035 (.89) .043 (1.09) 1.74 (2.59) 40.5 (133) 26-TE-734
M16878/4 BDA-*26 SOLID .016 (.41) .032 (.81) .040 (1.02) 1.51 (2.25) 42.7 (140) 26-TE-126
M16878/4 (REF) 28 19/40 .015 (.38) .031 (.79) .039 (.99) 1.33 (1.98) 63.1 (207) 28-TE-1940
M16878/4 BCB-*28 7/36 .015 (.38) .031 (.79) .039 (.99) 1.28 (1.90) 63.8 (209) 28-TE-736
M16878/4 BCA-*28 SOLID .013 (.33) .029 (.74) .037 (.94) 1.14 (1.70) 68.0 (223) 28-TE-128
M16878/4 (REF) 30 19/42 .012 (.31) .028 (.71) .036 (.91) 1.01 (1.50) 96.1 (315) 30-TE-1942
M16878/4 BBB-*30 7/38 .012 (.31) .028 (.71) .036 (.91) .990 (1.47) 101 (330) 30-TE-738
M16878/4 BBA-*30 SOLID .010 (.25) .026 (.66) .034 (.86) .880 (1.31) 108 (354) 30-TE-130
M16878/4 (REF) 32 19/44 .010 (.25) .026 (.66) .034 (.86) .830 (1.24) 153 (502) 32-TE-3726
M16878/4 BAB-*32 7/40 .009 (.23) .026 (.66) .034 (.86) .790 (1.18) 173 (567) 32-TE-1944
M16878/4 BAA-*32 SOLID .008 (.20) .025 (.64) .033 (.84) .610 (.908) 169 (554) 32-TE-132
M16878/4 (REF) 34 7/42 .008 (.20) .024 (.61) .032 (.81) .660 (.982) 258 (846) 34-TE-742
M16878/4 (REF) 36 7/44 .006 (.15) .022 (.56) .030 (.76) .540 (.804) 412 (1351) 36-TE-744
Dimensions, Resistance, and Weights—M16878/4
Dimensions in inches (mm). Weights in pounds/1000 feet (Kg/1000 m). Resistance in Ω/1,000 feet (Ω/Km), @20˚ C.
*Add color coding per MIL-STD-104 (see page 26). ** Complies with the latest issue of MIL-W-16878 having no surface marking, and NEMA HP-3.
(REF) indicates alternate constructions conforming to, but not specifically contained in, MIL-W-16878. All values are nominal unless otherwise indicated.
Ordering Information: Specify Thermax part number, M16878 number, and color.
To order with optional conductor materials:
For silver-plated high-strength copper conductor, change TE in Thermax part number to TETF.
For nickel-plated copper conductor, change TE in Thermax part number to TEN.
For nickel-plated high-strength copper conductor, change TE in Thermax part number to TETFN.
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MIL-W-16878/5 (Type EE) wire—heavy-wall extruded PTFE insulation
MIL-W-16878/5 (type EE) wires have extruded
PTFE insulation (heavy wall thickness) for high-
temperature applications. PTFE insulation offers
high reliability with excellent thermal stability and
chemical resistance.
For medium-wall (type E) versions of these wires,
see M16878/4 (previous page); for thin-wall (type ET)
versions, see M16878/6 (next page).
Performance:
Voltage rating: 1,000V.
Temperature rating: Silver-plated conductor: -55 to 200˚ C;
Nickel-plated conductor: -55 to 260˚ C.
Construction Details
Insulation: Extruded PTFE, wall thickness .015 (.38 mm).
Conductor: Silver-plated copper.
Colors: Color coded to MIL-STD-104 (See page 26).
Options: Nickel-plated copper conductor; silver or nickel-
plated high-strength copper alloy conductor;
sodium napthalene etched insulation for
bondability. Also available to NEMA HP-3-EEX.
Dimensions in inches (mm). Weights in pounds/1000 feet (Kg/1000 m). Resistance in Ω/1,000 feet (Ω/Km), @20˚ C.
*Add color coding per MIL-STD-104 (see page 26). ** Complies with the latest issue of MIL-W-16878 having no surface marking, and NEMA HP-3.
(REF) indicates alternate constructions conforming to, but not specifically contained in, MIL-W-16878. All values are nominal unless otherwise indicated.
Ordering Information: Specify Thermax part number, M16878 number, and color.
To order with optional conductor materials:
For silver-plated high-strength copper conductor, change XT in Thermax part number to XTTF.
For nickel-plated copper conductor, change XT in Thermax part number to XTN.
For nickel-plated high-strength copper conductor, change XT in Thermax part number to XTTFN.
M16878 AWG Stranding Conductor Insulation Diameter Weight Maximum Thermax
P/N** Size Diameter Minimum Maximum Resistance P/N
M16878/5 BNL-*8 133/29 .162 (4.11) .199 (5.05) .219 (5.56) 65.9 (98.1) .658 (2.16) 8-XT-13329
M16878/5 BMG-*10 37/26 .108 (2.74) .137 (3.48) .153 (3.89) 35.3 (52.5) 1.19 (3.90) 10-XT-3726
M16878/5 BLE-*12 19/25 .084 (2.13) .117 (2.97) .133 (3.38) 24.8 (36.9) 1.81 (5.94) 12-XT-1925
M16878/5 BKE-*14 19/27 .067 (1.70) .098 (2.49) .114 (2.90) 16.4 (24.4) 2.88 (9.45) 14-XT-1927
M16878/5 BJE-*16 19/29 .053 (1.35) .083 (2.11) .095 (2.41) 11.1 (16.5) 4.52 (14.8) 16-XT-1929
M16878/5 BJA-*16 SOLID .051 (1.30) .077 (1.96) .089 (2.26) 10.8 (16.1) 6.60 (21.6) 16-XT-116
M16878/5 BHE-*18 19/30 .047 (1.19) .074 (1.88) .084 (2.13) 8.67 (12.9) 5.79 (19.0) 18-XT-1930
M16878/5 BHB-*18 7/26 .048 (1.22) .074 (1.88) .084 (2.13) 8.10 (12.1) 6.28 (20.6) 18-XT-726
M16878/5 BHA-*18 SOLID .040 (1.02) .066 (1.68) .076 (1.93) 7.46 (11.1) 4.20 (13.8) 18-XT-118
M16878/5 BGE-*20 19/32 .038 (.97) .064 (1.63) .072 (1.83) 6.10 (9.08) 9.19 (30.1) 20-XT-1932
M16878/5 BGB-*20 7/28 .038 (.97) .064 (1.63) .072 (1.83) 5.84 (8.69) 10.0 (32.8) 20-XT-728
M16878/5 BGA-*20 SOLID .032 (.81) .058 (1.47) .066 (1.68) 5.22 (7.77) 10.5 (34.4) 20-XT-120
M16878/5 BFE-*22 19/34 .030 (.76) .056 (1.42) .064 (1.63) 4.32 (6.43) 15.1 (49.5) 22-XT-1934
M16878/5 BFB-*22 7/30 .030 (.76) .056 (1.42) .064 (1.63) 4.18 (6.22) 15.9 (52.2) 22-XT-730
M16878/5 BFA-*22 SOLID .025 (.64) .051 (1.30) .060 (1.52) 3.74 (5.57) 17.0 (55.8) 22-XT-122
M16878/5 BEE-*24 19/36 .024 (.61) .050 (1.27) .058 (1.47) 3.18 (4.73) 24.3 (79.7) 24-XT-1936
M16878/5 BEB-*24 7/32 .024 (.61) .050 (1.27) .058 (1.47) 3.12 (4.64) 25.2 (82.7) 24-XT-732
M16878/5 BEA-*24 SOLID .020 (.51) .046 (1.17) .054 (1.37) 2.80 (4.17) 26.8 (87.9) 24-XT-124
M16878/5 BDE-*26 19/38 .019 (.48) .045 (1.14) .053 (1.35) 2.48 (3.69) 38.4 (126) 26-XT-1938
M16878/5 BDB-*26 7/34 .019 (.48) .045 (1.14) .053 (1.35) 2.40 (3.57) 40.5 (133) 26-XT-734
M16878/5 BDA-*26 SOLID .016 (.41) .042 (1.07) .050 (1.27) 2.16 (3.21) 42.7 (140) 26-XT-126
M16878/5 (REF) 28 19/40 .015 (.38) .041 (1.04) .049 (1.24) 1.95 (2.90) 63.1 (207) 28-XT-1940
M16878/5 BCB-*28 7/36 .015 (.38) .041 (1.04) .049 (1.24) 1.89 (2.81) 63.8 (209) 28-XT-736
M16878/5 BCA-*28 SOLID .013 (.33) .039 (.99) .047 (1.19) 1.74 (2.59) 68.1 (223) 28-XT-128
M16878/5 (REF) 30 19/42 .012 (.31) .038 (.97) .046 (1.17) 1.60 (2.38) 96.1 (315) 30-XT-1942
M16878/5 BBB-*30 7/38 .012 (.31) .038 (.97) .046 (1.17) 1.55 (2.31) 101 (330) 30-XT-738
M16878/5 BBA-*30 SOLID .010 (.25) .036 (.91) .044 (1.12) 1.43 (2.13) 108 (354) 30-XT-130
M16878/5 (REF) 32 19/44 .010 (.25) .036 (.91) .044 (1.12) 1.34 (1.99) 153 (502) 32-XT-1944
M16878/5 BAB-*32 7/40 .009 (.23) .036 (.91) .044 (1.12) 1.29 (1.92) 173 (567) 32-XT-740
M16878/5 BAA-*32 SOLID .008 (.20) .034 (.87) .042 (1.07) 1.23 (1.83) 169 (554) 32-XT-132
Dimensions, Resistance, and Weights—M16878/5
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MIL-W-16878/6 (Type ET) wire—thin-wall extruded PTFE insulation
MIL-W-16878/6 (type ET) wires have extruded PTFE
insulation (thin wall thickness) for high-temperature
applications and light weight. PTFE insulation offers
high reliability with excellent thermal stability and
chemical resistance.
For medium-wall (type E) versions of these wires,
see M16878/4 (page 27); for heavy-wall (type EE)
versions, see M16878/5 (previous page).
Performance:
Voltage rating: 250V.
Temperature rating: Silver-plated conductor: -55 to 200˚ C;
Nickel-plated conductor: -55 to 260˚ C.
Construction Details
Insulation: Extruded PTFE, wall thickness .006 (.15 mm).
Conductor: Silver-plated copper.
Colors: Color coded to MIL-STD-104 (See page 26).
Options: Nickel-plated copper conductor; silver or nickel-
plated high-strength copper alloy conductor;
sodium napthalene etched insulation for
bondability. Also available to NEMA HP-3-ETX.
M16878 AWG Stranding Conductor Insulation Diameter Weight Maximum Thermax
P/N** Size Diameter Minimum Maximum Resistance P/N
M16878/6 BGE-*20 19/32 .038 (.97) .048 (1.22) .052 (1.32) 4.60 (6.85) 9.19 (30.1) 20-MT-1932
M16878/6 BGB-*20 7/28 .038 (.97) .048 (1.22) .052 (1.32) 4.24 (6.31) 10.0 (32.8) 20-MT-728
M16878/6 BFE-*22 19/34 .030 (.76) .040 (1.02) .044 (1.12) 3.98 (4.43) 15.1 (49.5) 22-MT-1934
M16878/6 BFB-*22 7/30 .030 (.76) .040 (1.02) .044 (1.12) 2.80 (4.17) 15.9 (52.2) 22-MT-730
M16878/6 BEE-*24 19/36 .024 (.61) .034 (.86) .038 (.97) 2.02 (3.01) 24.3 (79.7) 24-MT-1936
M16878/6 BEB-*24 7/32 .024 (.61) .034 (.86) .038 (.97) 1.90 (2.83) 25.2 (82.7) 24-MT-732
M16878/6 BDE-*26 19/38 .019 (.48) .029 (.74) .033 (.84) 1.40 (2.08) 38.4 (126) 26-MT-1938
M16878/6 BDB-*26 7/34 .019 (.48) .029 (.74) .033 (.38) 1.30 (1.93) 40.5 (133) 26-MT-734
M16878/6 BDA-*26 SOLID .016 (.41) .026 (.66) .030 (.76) 1.16 (1.73) 42.7 (140) 26-MT-126
M16878/6 (REF) 28 19/40 .015 (.38) .025 (.64) .029 (.74) .980 (1.46) 63.1 (207) 28-MT-1940
M16878/6 BCB-*28 7/36 .015 (.38) .025 (.64) .029 (.74) .910 (1.35) 63.8 (209) 28-MT-736
M16878/6 BCA-*28 SOLID .013 (.33) .023 (.58) .027 (.69) .800 (1.19) 68.0 (223) 28-MT-128
M16878/6 (REF) 30 19/42 .012 (.31) .022 (.56) .026 (.66) .680 (1.01) 96.1 (315) 30-MT-1942
M16878/6 BBB-*30 7/38 .012 (.31) .022 (.56) .026 (.66) .660 (.982) 101 (331) 30-MT-738
M16878/6 BBA-*30 SOLID .010 (.25) .020 (.51) .024 (.61) .590 (.878) 108 (354) 30-MT-130
M16878/6 (REF) 32 19/44 .010 (.25) .020 (.51) .024 (.61) .520 (.774) 153 (502) 32-MT-1944
M16878/6 BAB-*32 7/40 .009 (.23) .020 (.51) .024 (.61) .480 (.714) 173 (567) 32-MT-740
M16878/6 (REF) 32 SOLID .008 (.20) .016 (.41) .022 (.56) .450 (.670) 169 (554) 32-MT-132
M16878/6 (REF) 34 7/42 .008 (.20) .015 (.38) .021 (.53) .380 (.566) 258 (846) 34-MT-742
M16878/6 (REF) 34 SOLID .006 (.15) .014 (.36) .020 (.51) .340 (.506) 270 (886) 34-MT-134
M16878/6 (REF) 36 7/44 .006 (.15) .014 (.36) .020 (.51) .300 (.446) 412 (1351) 36-MT-744
M16878/6 (REF) 36 SOLID .005 (.13) .013 (.33) .019 (.48) .270 (.402) 415 (1361) 36-MT-136
M16878/6 (REF) 38 7/46 .005 (.13) .013 (.33) .019 (.48) .180 (.268) 541 (1774) 38-MT-746
M16878/6 (REF) 38 SOLID .004 (.10) .012 (.31) .018 (.46) .170 (.253) 648 (2125) 38-MT-138
Dimensions, Resistance, and Weights—M16878/6
Dimensions in inches (mm). Weights in pounds/1000 feet (Kg/1000 m). Resistance in Ω/1,000 feet (Ω/Km), @20˚ C.
*Add color coding per MIL-STD-104 (see page 26). **Complies with the latest issue of MIL-W-16878 having no surface marking, and NEMA HP-3.
(REF) indicates alternate constructions conforming to, but not specifically contained in, MIL-W-16878. All values are nominal unless otherwise indicated.
Ordering Information: Specify Thermax part number, M16878 number, and color.
To order with optional conductor materials:
For silver-plated high-strength copper conductor, change MT in Thermax part number to MTTF.
For nickel-plated copper conductor, change MT in Thermax part number to MTN.
For nickel-plated high-strength copper conductor, change MT in Thermax part number to MTTFN.
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MIL-W-16878/11 (Type K) equivalent wire—extruded FEP insulation
MIL-W-16878/11 (type K) equivalent wires have
extruded FEP insulation (medium wall thickness) for
high-temperature applications. These wires have tin-
plated copper conductors for economy. MIL-spec
versions (silver-plated conductors) are also available.
For heavy-wall (type KK) versions of these wires,
see M16878/12 equivalent (following page); for
thin-wall (type KT) versions, see M16878/13
equivalent (page 32).
Performance:
Voltage rating: 600V.
Temperature rating: Tin-plated conductor: -55 to 150˚ C;
Silver-plated conductor: -55 to 200˚ C;
Nickel-plated conductor: -55 to 200˚ C.
Construction Details
Insulation: Extruded FEP, wall thickness .010 (.25 mm).
Conductor: Tin-plated copper.
Colors: Color coded to MIL-STD-104 (See page 26).
Options: Silver- or nickel-plated copper conductor;
silver or nickel-plated high-strength copper alloy
conductor; sodium napthalene etched insulation
for bondability. Also available to NEMA HP-4-K.
AWG Size Stranding Conductor Insulation Diameter Weight Maximum Thermax
Diameter Minimum Maximum Resistance P/N
8 133/29 .162 (4.11) .185 (4.70) .199 (5.05) 63.6 (9.46) .658 (2.16) 8-DXZ-13329
10 37/26 .108 (2.74) .127 (3.23) .141 (3.58) 33.1 (4.93) 1.26 (4.13) 10-DXZ-3726
12 19/25 .084 (2.13) .107 (2.72) .121 (3.07) 23.7 (3.53) 1.92 (6.30) 12-DXZ-1925
14 19/27 .067 (1.70) .088 (2.24) .102 (2.59) 15.5 (2.31) 3.06 (10.0) 14-DXZ-1927
16 19/29 .053 (1.35) .073 (1.85) .087 (2.21) 10.1 (1.50) 4.81 (15.8) 16-DXZ-1929
18 19/30 .047 (1.19) .064 (1.63) .074 (1.88) 7.74 (1.15) 6.23 (20.4) 18-DXZ-1930
18 7/26 .048 (1.22) .064 (1.63) .074 (1.88) 7.70 (1.15) 6.70 (22.0) 18-DXZ-726
20 19/32 .038 (.97) .054 (1.37) .062 (1.57) 5.08 (.756) 9.88 (32.4) 20-DXZ-1932
20 7/28 .038 (.97) .054 (1.37) .062 (1.57) 5.97 (.740) 10.7 (35.1) 20-DXZ-728
20 SOLID .032 (.81) .048 (1.22) .056 (1.42) 4.18 (.622) 10.9 (35.1) 20-DXZ-120
22 19/34 .030 (.76) .046 (1.17) .054 (1.37) 3.42 (.509) 16.2 (53.1) 22-DXZ-1934
22 7/30 .030 (.76) .046 (1.17) .054 (1.37) 3.33 (.496) 17.1 (56.1) 22-DXZ-730
22 SOLID .025 (.64) .041 (1.04) .050 (1.27) 2.92 (.435) 17.7 (58.1) 22-DXZ-122
24 19/36 .024 (.61) .040 (1.02) .048 (1.22) 2.39 (.356) 26.2 (85.9) 24-DXZ-1936
24 7/32 .024 (.61) .040 (1.02) .048 (1.22) 2.35 (.350) 27.0 (88.6) 24-DXZ-732
24 SOLID .020 (.51) .036 (.91) .044 (1.12) 2.12 (.315) 27.8 (91.2) 24-DXZ-124
26 19/38 .019 (.48) .035 (.89) .043 (1.09) 1.70 (.253) 41.3 (135) 26-DXZ-1938
26 7/34 .019 (.48) .035 (.89) .043 (1.09) 1.66 (.247) 43.3 (142) 26-DXZ-734
26 SOLID .016 (.41) .032 (.81) .040 (1.02) 1.55 (.231) 45.3 (149) 26-DXZ-126
28 7/36 .015 (.38) .031 (.79) .039 (.99) 1.22 (.182) 68.6 (225) 28-DXZ-736
28 SOLID .013 (.33) .029 (.74) .037 (.94) 1.17 (.174) 71.6 (235) 28-DXZ-128
30 7/38 .012 (.31) .028 (.71) .036 (.91) .930 (.138) 114 (374) 30-DXZ-738
30 SOLID .010 (.25) .026 (.66) .034 (.86) .900 (.134) 116 (380) 30-DXZ-130
32 7/40 .009 (.23) .026 (.66) .034 (.86) .700 (.104) 189 (620) 32-DXZ-740
32 SOLID .008 (.20) .024 (.61) .032 (.81) .730 (.109) 178 (584) 32-DXZ-132
Dimensions, Resistance, and Weights—M16878/11 equivalent—tin plated conductor
Dimensions in inches (mm). Weights in pounds/1000 feet (Kg/1000 m). Resistance in Ω/1,000 feet (Ω/Km), @20˚ C.
All values are nominal unless otherwise indicated.
Ordering Information: Specify Thermax part number and color.
To order with optional conductor materials:
For silver-plated copper conductor, change DXZ in Thermax part number to DX.
For silver-plated high-strength copper conductor, change DXZ in Thermax part number to DXTF.
For nickel-plated copper conductor, change DXZ in Thermax part number to DXN.
For nickel-plated high-strength copper conductor, change DXZ in Thermax part number to DXTFN.
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MIL-W-16878/12 (Type KK) equivalent wire—extruded FEP insulation
MIL-W-16878/12 (type KK) equivalent wires have
extruded FEP insulation (heavy wall thickness) for
high-temperature applications. These wires have tin-
plated copper conductors for economy. MIL-spec
versions (silver-plated conductors) are also available.
For medium-wall (type K) versions of these wires,
see M16878/11 equivalent (previous page); for
thin-wall (type KT) versions, see M16878/13
equivalent (next page).
Performance:
Voltage rating: 1,000V.
Temperature rating: Tin-plated conductor: -55 to 150˚ C;
Silver-plated conductor: -55 to 200˚ C;
Nickel-plated conductor: -55 to 200˚ C.
Construction Details
Insulation: Extruded FEP, wall thickness .015 (.38 mm).
Conductor: Tin-plated copper.
Colors: Color coded to MIL-STD-104 (See page 26).
Options: Silver- or nickel-plated copper conductor;
silver or nickel-plated high-strength copper alloy
conductor; sodium napthalene etched insulation
for bondability. Also available to NEMA HP-4-KK.
AWG Size Stranding Conductor Insulation Diameter Weight Maximum Thermax
Diameter Minimum Maximum Resistance P/N
2 665/30 .330 (8.38) .395 (10.03) .415 (10.54) 268 (399) .183 (.600) 2-XDXZ-66530
4 133/25 .260 (6.60) .349 (8.86) .369 (9.37) 175 (260) .280 (.918) 4-XDXZ-13325
6 133/27 .202 (5.13) .286 (7.26) .301 (7.65) 116 (173) .445 (1.46) 6-XDXZ-13327
8 133/29 .162 (4.11) .199 (5.05) .219 (5.56) 63.4 (94.4) .701 (2.30) 8-XDXZ-13329
10 37/26 .108 (2.74) .137 (3.48) .153 (3.89) 36.0 (53.6) 1.26 (4.13) 10-XDXZ-3726
12 19/25 .084 (2.13) .117 (2.97) .133 (3.38) 24.8 (36.9) 1.92 (6.30) 12-XDXZ-1925
14 19/27 .067 (1.70) .098 (2.49) .114 (2.90) 16.4 (24.4) 3.06 (10.0) 14-XDXZ-1927
16 19/29 .053 (1.35) .083 (2.11) .095 (2.41) 11.1 (16.5) 4.81 (15.8) 16-XDXZ-1929
18 19/30 .047 (1.19) .074 (1.88) .084 (2.13) 8.67 (12.9) 6.23 (20.4) 18-XDXZ-1930
18 7/26 .048 (1.22) .074 (1.88) .084 (2.13) 8.10 (12.1) 6.70 (22.0) 18-XDXZ-726
20 19/32 .038 (.97) .064 (1.63) .072 (1.83) 6.10 (9.08) 9.88 (32.4) 20-XDXZ-1932
20 7/28 .038 (.97) .064 (1.63) .072 (1.83) 5.84 (8.69) 10.7 (35.1) 20-XDXZ-728
20 SOLID .032 (.81) .058 (1.47) .066 (1.68) 5.22 (7.77) 10.9 (35.8) 20-XDXZ-120
22 19/34 .030 (.76) .056 (1.42) .064 (1.63) 4.32 (6.43) 16.2 (53.1) 22-XDXZ-1934
22 7/30 .030 (.76) .056 (1.42) .064 (1.63) 4.18 (6.22) 17.1 (56.1) 22-XDXZ-730
22 SOLID .025 (.64) .051 (1.30) .060 (1.52) 3.74 (5.57) 17.7 (58.1) 22-XDXZ-122
24 19/36 .024 (.61) .050 (1.27) .058 (1.47) 3.18 (4.73) 26.2 (85.9) 24-XDXZ-1936
24 7/32 .024 (.61) .050 (1.27) .058 (1.47) 3.12 (4.64) 27.0 (88.6) 24-XDXZ-732
24 SOLID .020 (.51) .046 (1.17) .054 (1.37) 2.80 (4.17) 27.8 (91.2) 24-XDXZ-124
26 19/38 .019 (.48) .045 (1.14) .053 (1.35) 2.48 (3.69) 41.3 (135) 26-XDXZ-1938
26 7/34 .019 (.48) .045 (1.14) .053 (1.35) 2.40 (3.57) 43.1 (141) 26-XDXZ-734
26 SOLID .016 (.41) .042 (1.07) .050 (1.27) 2.16 (3.21) 45.3 (149) 26-XDXZ-126
28 7/36 .015 (.38) .041 (1.04) .049 (1.24) 1.89 (2.81) 68.6 (225) 28-XDXZ-736
28 SOLID .013 (.33) .039 (.99) .047 (1.19) 1.74 (2.59) 71.6 (235) 28-XDXZ-128
30 7/38 .012 (.31) .038 (.97) .046 (1.17) 1.55 (2.31) 114 (374) 30-XDXZ-738
30 SOLID .010 (.25) .036 (.91) .044 (1.12) 1.43 (2.13) 116 (380) 30-XDXZ-130
32 7/40 .009 (.22) .035 (.89) .043 (1.09) 1.29 (1.92) 189 (620) 32-XDXZ-740
Dimensions, Resistance, and Weights—M16878/12 equivalent—tin plated conductor
Dimensions in inches (mm). Weights in pounds/1000 feet (Kg/1000 m). Resistance in Ω/1,000 feet (Ω/Km), @20˚ C.
All values are nominal unless otherwise indicated.
Ordering Information: Specify Thermax part number and color.
To order with optional conductor materials:
For silver-plated copper conductor, change XDXZ in Thermax part number to XDX.
For silver-plated high-strength copper conductor, change XDXZ in Thermax part number to XDXTF.
For nickel-plated copper conductor, change XDXZ in Thermax part number to XDXN.
For nickel-plated high-strength copper conductor, change XDXZ in Thermax part number to XDXTFN.
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MIL-W-16878/13 (Type KT) equivalent wire—extruded FEP insulation
MIL-W-16878/13 (type KT) equivalent wires have
extruded FEP insulation (thin wall thickness) for
high-temperature applications. These wires have tin-
plated copper conductors for economy. MIL-spec
versions (silver-plated conductors) are also available.
For medium-wall (type K) versions of these wires,
see M16878/11 equivalent (page 30); for
heavy-wall (type KK) versions, see M16878/12
equivalent (previous page).
Performance:
Voltage rating: 250V.
Temperature rating: Tin-plated conductor: -55 to 150˚ C;
Silver-plated conductor: -55 to 200˚ C;
Nickel-plated conductor: -55 to 200˚ C.
Construction Details
Insulation: Extruded FEP, wall thickness .006 (.15 mm).
Conductor: Tin-plated copper.
Colors: Color coded to MIL-STD-104 (See page 26).
Options: Silver- or nickel-plated copper conductor;
silver or nickel-plated high-strength copper alloy
conductor; sodium napthalene etched insulation
for bondability. Also available to NEMA HP-4-KT.
AWG Size Stranding Conductor Insulation Diameter Weight Maximum Thermax
Diameter Minimum Maximum Resistance P/N
20 19/32 .038 (.97) .048 (1.22) .052 (1.32) 4.60 (6.85) 9.88 (32.4) 20-MDXZ-1932
20 7/28 .038 (.97) .048 (1.22) .052 (1.32) 4.24 (6.31) 10.7 (35.1) 20-MDXZ-728
22 19/34 .030 (.76) .040 (1.02) .044 (1.12) 2.98 (4.43) 16.2 (53.1) 22-MDXZ-1934
22 7/30 .030 (.76) .040 (1.02) .044 (1.12) 2.80 (4.17) 17.1 (56.1) 22-MDXZ-730
24 19/36 .024 (.61) .034 (.86) .038 (.97) 2.02 (3.01) 26.2 (85.9) 24-MDXZ-1936
24 7/32 .024 (.61) .034 (.86) .038 (.97) 1.90 (2.83) 27.0 (88.6) 24-MDXZ-732
26 19/38 .019 (.48) .029 (.74) .033 (.84) 1.40 (2.08) 41.3 (135) 26-MDXZ-1938
26 7/34 .019 (.48) .029 (.74) .033 (.84) 1.30 (1.93) 43.1 (141) 26-MDXZ-734
26 SOLID .016 (.41) .026 (.66) .030 (.76) 1.16 (1.73) 45.3 (149) 26-MDXZ-126
28 7/36 .015 (.38) .025 (.64) .029 (.74) .910 (1.35) 68.6 (225) 28-MDXZ-736
28 SOLID .013 (.33) .023 (.58) .027 (.69) .800 (1.19) 71.6 (235) 28-MDXZ-128
30 7/38 .012 (.31) .022 (.56) .026 (.66) .660 (.982) 114 (374) 30-MDXZ-738
30 SOLID .010 (.25) .020 (.51) .024 (.61) .590 (.878) 116 (380) 30-MDXZ-130
32 7/40 .009 (.23) .020 (.51) .024 (.61) .480 (.714) 189 (620) 32-MDXZ-740
32 SOLID .008 (.20) .018 (.46) .022 (.56) .450 (.670) 178 (584) 32-MDXZ-132
Dimensions, Resistance, and Weights—M16878/13 equivalent—tin plated conductor
Dimensions in inches (mm). Weights in pounds/1000 feet (Kg/1000 m). Resistance in Ω/1,000 feet (Ω/Km), @20˚ C.
All values are nominal unless otherwise indicated.
Ordering Information: Specify Thermax part number and color.
To order with optional conductor materials:
For silver-plated copper conductor, change MDXZ in Thermax part number to MDX.
For silver-plated high-strength copper conductor, change MDXZ in Thermax part number to MDXTF.
For nickel-plated copper conductor, change MDXZ in Thermax part number to MDXN.
For nickel-plated high-strength copper conductor, change MDXZ in Thermax part number to MDXTFN.
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