MIL-W-16878 Wires
NEMA HP3, HP4

Product Details
MIL-W-16878 wires (or NEMA HP3 and HP4 spec) 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 thicknesses for voltage ratings from 250 to 1,000 volts.
key features
- Voltage rating: 250 to 1,000 V
- Conductor options within MIL-W-16878: solid or stranded copper, high-strength copper alloy, or copper-covered steel with silver, nickel, or tin plating
- PTFE or FEP insulation
APPLICATIONS
- General purpose
- MIL-SPEC
- NEMA HP3 & HP4 spec

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Performance Construction
| MIL-W-16878 Slant Sheet | Type | Voltage | Insulation Material | Insulation Wall Thickness | Conductor Plating | Temperature Rating (Max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIL-W-16878/4 | E | 600 | PTFE (Extruded) | 0.01 | Silver | 200 |
| MIL-W-16878/5 | EE | 1000 | PTFE (Extruded) | 0.015 | Silver | 200 |
| MIL-W-16878/6 | ET | 250 | PTFE (Extruded) | 0.006 | Silver | 200 |
| MIL-W-16878/11 | K | 600 | FEP (Extruded) | 0.01 | Silver | 200 |
| MIL-W-16878/12 | KK | 1000 | FEP (Extruded) | 0.015 | Silver | 200 |
| MIL-W-16878/13 | KT | 250 | FEP (Extruded) | 0.006 | Silver | 200 |
| MIL-W-16878/20 | – | 250 | PTFE (Tape) | 0.006 | Silver | 200 |
| MIL-W-16878/21 | – | 600 | PTFE (Tape) | 0.01 | Silver | 200 |
| MIL-W-16878/22 | – | 1000 | PTFE (Tape) | 0.015 | Silver | 200 |
| MIL-W-16878/23 | ET | 250 | PTFE (Extruded) | 0.006 | Nickel | 260 |
| MIL-W-16878/24 | – | 250 | PTFE (Tape) | 0.006 | Nickel | 260 |
| MIL-W-16878/25 | E | 600 | PTFE (Extruded) | 0.01 | Nickel | 260 |
| MIL-W-16878/26 | – | 600 | PTFE (Tape) | 0.01 | Nickel | 260 |
| MIL-W-16878/27 | EE | 1000 | PTFE (Extruded) | 0.015 | Nickel | 260 |
| MIL-W-16878/28 | – | 1000 | PTFE (Tape) | 0.015 | NIckel | 260 |