MIL-DTL-16878/2C
TABLE II. Cold bend mandrel sizes.
Cold bend mandrel diameter
Wire size
(inches, maximum)
26 through 16
2
14, 12
3
Surface resistance:
Not required
Condition at 150 °C
Heat resistance:
25 percent change (maximum) in 96 hours at 135 °C
Heat aging:
Insulation tensile strength:
1800 pounds force per square inch (minimum)
Insulation elongation:
100 percent (minimum)
CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS ISSUE. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify
changes with respect to the previous issues due to the extensiveness of the changes.
CONCLUDING MATERIAL
Custodians:
Preparing activity:
Navy - SH
DLA - CC
Air Force - 11
DLA - CC
(Project 6145-2193-002)
Review activity:
Navy - AS
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