Product Overview
Western Electric 445E Hermetic Glass Encapsulated Passive Component
Condition
Unused new old stock (NOS). Markings legible through glass sleeve: WE 445E. Clean tubular body with straight gold-plated wire leads. Evaluation: Visual inspection only. Function testing not performed. Sold each.
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Product Overview
Western Electric 445E axial-lead glass-sleeve component featuring gold-plated leads and hermetic encapsulation. Built for Bell System equipment, this component features classic Western Electric glass-to-metal seal construction with clear internal markings visible through the outer sleeve.
Key Features
- Clear hermetically sealed glass sleeve body
- Gold-plated axial wire leads
- Body length measures 8 mm with an overall length of 84 mm including leads
- Internal body marking: WE 445E
- Axial through-hole configuration
Applications
- Restoration and maintenance of vintage Western Electric and Bell System telecommunications gear
- Point-to-point wiring in tube amplifiers and specialized audio electronics
- Bench stock and reference collections for vintage telecom hardware
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the lead wires finished with?
The leads are finished in gold plating over wire, providing corrosion resistance and clean solderability.
How is the part number identified on the component?
The Western Electric logo (WE) and part designation 445E are printed directly on the inner body and legible through the protective clear glass sleeve. More pieces cost less each - the price-break table on this page shows what each quantity costs.
Western Electric built components to outlast the equipment they were designed for, and this little glass-sealed capsule looks as ready for circuit work today as the day it was made. Put it back into service or keep it as a clean slice of telephone history.
