MIL-DTL-24643-18 Cable, Electrical, -20 Degrees C To +105 Degrees C, 1000 Volts, Type Lsmscu \(Including Variation Lsmscs\)

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INCH-POUND

MIL-DTL-24643/18F

1 October 2009

SUPERSEDING

MIL-DTL-24643/18E

22 August 2002

DETAIL SPECIFICATION SHEET

CABLE, ELECTRICAL, -20 �C TO +105 �C, 1000 VOLTS, TYPE LSMSCU

(INCLUDING VARIATION LSMSCS)

This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

The requirements for acquiring the product described herein shall consist of this specification sheet and

MIL-DTL-24643.

Construction, Watertight with Circuit Integrity

First

Copper conductor, coated or uncoated, 18 AWG, Class B stranding.

Second

Thermoset insulation. Minimum average wall thickness of 0.018 inch. Diameter of the

insulation 0.084 inch minimum.

Third

Optional glass braid.

Fourth

Optional covering (unless required by 3.3.5 of MIL-DTL-24643). Diameter over the

glass braid covering shall be a maximum of 0.113 inch. Standard identification code

applied by Method 1.

The required number of conductors (see table I or II) shall be cabled together in

Fifth

accordance with 3.4.4 of MIL-DTL-24643. Except the lay of the two outer layers for

sizes 44, 61, and 91 shall not exceed 18 times the pitch diameter of the layer. Cabling

sequence shall be consecutive, starting with no. 1 from the center outward. Fillers may

be used as necessary to form a firm well-rounded assembly.

Sixth

An optional binder.

Construction, Variant Type LSMSCU

Seventh

Cross-linked polyolefin jacket (see table I or II for thickness).

Construction, Variant Type LSMSCS

Seventh

Braided shield of tin-coated copper.

Eighth

Spirally wrapped polyethylene terephthalate (polyester film) separator tape.

Ninth

Braided shield of tin-coated copper.

Tenth

An optional binder.

Eleventh

Cross-linked polyolefin jacket (see table I or II for thickness).

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