The 1857-WH005 is an 18 AWG single-conductor hookup wire manufactured by Alpha Wire, designed for general-purpose electrical connections in applications requiring reliable insulation and voltage performance. The wire features a tinned copper conductor with 7/26 stranding and a 0.010" nominal PVC insulation wall, providing a total outer diameter of 0.068 ± 0.002 inches. It is rated for 600 V RMS at 105°C and complies with military specification MIL-W-16878E/1, with an operating temperature range of -55°C to +105°C. The wire exhibits a conductor DC resistance of 6.3 O/1000 ft at 20°C and an inductance of 0.04 µH/ft, with a maximum pull tension of 13.9 lbs and a bend radius of 10× cable diameter. This hookup wire is ideal for laboratory equipment, control circuits, and general wiring applications where durability and compliance with military standards are required.