Mil Spec Wire

Mil spec wire is a wire that is designed for military and aerospace applications in accordance with U.S. Department of Defense standards and specifications. “Mil” is the abbreviation for military specifications for wire. Mil spec wires and cable are suited for demanding military electronic applications. They are ideally suited for use in extreme or demanding electronic applications and harsh environments where high frequencies and high temperatures may be encountered. Some of these applications include:

·         Airframe wire

·         Antennas

·         Bus-bars

·         Bonding moving parts

·         Ground wires

·         Point-to-point wiring

Mil spec wire works well in applications requiring high reliability where physical and environmental demands exist. However, depending on the military specification, individual Mil spec wires will have certain applications for which they work best.

Mil spec wires and cable come in a range of styles, sizes, configurations and conductors that suit a wide range of applications, such as:

·         Shielded PTFE cables

·         Hook up wire

·         Braid tinned copper wire

·         Coax cables

·         Versatile Mil-W-22759 fluoropolymer-insulated single conductor electrical

·         Silver coated copper wire, which is in high demand for many applications that require high reliability wiring

·         M22759 wire comes in a range of wall sizes – thin, standard and standard high strength

Types vary in specific configuration and uses to meet the requirements intended by the consumer. For example, Mil spec wires coated with PTFE have excellent and stable electrical characteristics with low power loss.