MIL-DTL-5898H
3.12.3 Conductor resistance. The resistance per conductor per 100 feet shall not exceed 4.0Ω.
3.12.4 Isolation. The minimum isolation of cords WF-14/U and WM-85/U shall be as specified in
table V.
TABLE V. Isolation.
Electrostatic
Electromagnetic
Frequency
(Hz)
WF-14/U
WM-85/U
WF-14/U
WM-85/U
(dB minimum)
(dB minimum)
20,000
62.0
60.0
48.0
45.0
15,000
63.0
60.5
49.0
45.0
10,000
64.0
61.0
50.0
45.0
5,000
65.0
61.5
51.0
45.0
1,000
66.0
62.0
51.0
46.0
3.13 Identification. The cord shall be marked for identification in accordance with MIL-STD-130 on
the jacket at 12 to 24 inch intervals throughout the entire length. The identification marking shall read
lengthwise along the cord as specified in table VI.
3.14 Insulation shrinkage. When tinning the wire of the finished cord, the insulation shall not shrink
more than .031 inch lengthwise and shall not expand outward from the wire.
3.15 Ozone resistance. The finished cord shall be ozone-resistant.
TABLE VI. Markings for identification.
Defense
Manufacturer name
Cord type
PIN
or CAGE Code 1/
specification no.
WF-5/U
M5898-WF5U4
MIL-DTL-5898
*
WF-14/U
M5898-WF14U4
MIL-DTL-5898
*
WD-34/U
M5898-WD34U2
MIL-DTL-5898
*
WM-53/U
M5898-WM53U5
MIL-DTL-5898
*
WM-85/U
M5898-WM85U5
MIL-DTL-5898
*
1/ Applicable information to be supplied by the manufacturer.
3.16 Flammability. When subjected to an open flame, insulation shall not burn for more than the
specified time nor release flaming particles, and the flame shall not travel more than the distance
specified in the VW-1 flame test of UL 1581.
3.17 Cold bend. The cord shall show no evidence of cracked jacket or conductor insulation when
subjected to cold bending at -55+0, -5 °C.
3.18 Workmanship. The electrical cord supplied to this specification shall be of high quality
workmanship. It shall be homogenous throughout its length, free of irregularities and free of defects that
affect it s life, serviceability, or appearance The cord shall be uniform in shape and free of kinks, splints,
cuts, cracks, abrasions, peeled surfaces, or other imperfections.
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