Overview
The M16878/4-BEB-2 24 AWG red hook-up wire is a general-purpose, high-reliability electronic wire specified to MIL-W-16878/4 standard with a single layer of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) insulation. The conductor is silver plated copper in a stranded configuration, making it suitable for demanding environments where chemical resistance and thermal stability are critical.
Key Features
- Resistant to thermal aging, solder iron damage, open flames, and moisture
- Resistant to solvents, grease, ozone, and other chemicals
- Operating temperature range from -65°C to +260°C
- UL VW-1 flame test compliant
- Red jacket for easy circuit identification
- 19 x 36 AWG stranded conductor configuration
Technical Specifications
The following table details the key electrical and physical parameters for this wire:
- Wire Gauge: 24 AWG
- Conductor Material: Silver plated copper
- Stranding: 19 x 36 AWG
- Insulation Material: PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)
- Jacket Color: Red
- Voltage Rating: 600V
- Temperature Range: -65°C to +260°C
- External Diameter: 1.22 mm
- Specification: MIL-W-16878/4 Type E (NEMA HP3)
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
Typical Applications
The M16878/4-BEB-2 is commonly used in high-temperature internal electronic applications and has low power loss, making it ideal for applications requiring high frequency. Typical uses include harness applications for military or aerospace industries and internal wiring of electronic equipment. The silver plated copper conductor and PTFE insulation make it particularly suited to:
- Aerospace and defense harness assemblies
- High-temperature circuit board wiring
- Avionics and military electronics
- Low-smoke environments requiring compliance with flame standards
- Chemical-resistant wiring in harsh industrial settings
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Military and aerospace wiring standards (MIL-W-16878/4)
- NEMA HP3 Type E specifications
- UL VW-1 flame-rated harness assemblies
- Electronics requiring high-temperature insulation (up to 260°C)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Equivalent red M16878/4-BEB-2 wire from other manufacturers meeting MIL-W-16878/4 Type E specification
- Standard PTFE hookup wire where 24 AWG, 600V, and high temperature rating are required
Works With
- Mil-spec cable and harness assemblies
- High-reliability electronic equipment enclosures
- Solder-joint and crimp terminations
- Standard insulation-displacement connectors (IDC) and mil-spec connectors
