Wednesday 4 November 2015

Which are commonly used Mil spec wires for military purposes?

Amongst the wide range of wires available, Mil spec wire is commonly used for military purposes. These are specifically designed according to military specifications. Material used for designing these wires meets the most challenging operations of military environment.
 Commonly used milspec cable tie for military application includes-

MS3339-1-9- This is multiple color bundle wires made of nylon 6.6. Its properties include-
  • Color-Natural
  •  Mounting Method-Screw
  • Temperature Rating-  -40° Fahrenheit to 185° Fahrenheit
  • Flammability Rating-  UL 94 V-2
  • Stud Size- #6 Screw
  • Max Tie Width Accepted- .19
  • Cable Ties- Up to 50 lbs.
MS3367-1-0-C- It is an ultraviolet resistant black color nylon cable. The properties of this cable are-
  • Color- Black
  •  Temperature Rating- -40°F to 185°F
  • Application Tools- ERG50, QC-100, L-200, L-400-C
  • Length -7.5 inches
  • Width - 0.187 inches
  • Flammability Rating- UL 94 V-2
  • Weather resistant
MS3367-1-9- It is a natural colored nylon cable. The properties of this cable are-
  • Material- Nylon 6.6
  •  Length (inches)-.5
  • Flammability Rating- UL 94 V-2
  • Width (inches)-0.187
  • Application Tools- ERG50, QC-100, L-200, L-400-C
  • Temperature Rating- -40°F to 185°F
TY232MX- It is a locking device, specifically designed for military purposes. This is made of black nylon with stainless steel. The Ultraviolet Resistant and weather resistant factor makes it optimal to use for military purposes. Its properties include-
  • Color-Black
  •  Length (inches)-3.62
  • Flammability Rating-UL 94 V-2
  • Width (inches)-.093
  • Temperature Rating- -40°F to 185°F
  • Application Tools- ERG50, WT1-TB
TY23M- This wire is same as TY232MX, but with the difference in color, that is Natural.

TY51M- It is nylon cable tie natural in color. Various properties of this cable are-
  • Flammability Rating- UL 94 V-2
  •  Length (inches)-3.6
  • Width (inches)-.093
  • Temperature Rating- -40°F to 185°F
TY529MX- Likewise, TY232MX, and TY23M, this cable tie also has the same color and material property. The difference lies with the length that is 30 inches, width that is .270 inches and application tools that is ERG120, WT197. However, the temperature rating and flammability rating of this cable is same as the other two cable ties (TY232MX, and TY23M).

TY546M- It is natural nylon cable tie with Length (inches) 7.1, Width (inches) .184, Temperature Rating -40°F to 185°F, and Flammability Rating UL 94 V-2.

TY546MD-This is natural nylon cable tie. Its properties include-
  • Length (inches) 7.25
  •  Width (inches) .185
  • Temperature Rating -40°F to 185°F
  • Flammability Rating UL 94 V-2
The aforementioned cable tie wires are used for following purposes-
  • To join different parts
  •  For protective covering
  • Ground wiring
  • Point to point wiring
  • Antennas
  • Airframe wire
  • Bus-bar

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