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3970-240 — SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

3970-240: SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC.

The SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC is a the manufacturer industrial component. Key specifications include body_diameter: 0.760 INCHES NOMINAL IN, terminal_type: WIRE LEAD, overall_length: 2.230 INCHES NOMINAL IN, style_designator: CYLINDRICAL, contact_adjustability: ACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE AND DEACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE, contact_action_stimulus: INCREASE. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 5930-01-222-8937, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

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WHERE IT FITS
3970-240
NSN: 5930-01-222-8937
NIINs: 012228937, 016592568
FSC: 5930 — Switches
CAGE: 06177 — PNEUDRAULICS, INC. (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
body_diameter0.760 INCHES NOMINAL IN
terminal_typeWIRE LEAD
overall_length2.230 INCHES NOMINAL IN
style_designatorCYLINDRICAL
contact_adjustabilityACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE AND DEACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE
contact_action_stimulusINCREASE
contact_stimulus_rating240.00 ACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND 215.00 DEACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
end_item_identificationDRAWBAR GP D5K2 XL
media_for_which_designedLIQUID
temp_sensing_element_typeINTERNAL SENSOR
contact_load_current_rating5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SINGLE VOLTAGE
nonpile-up_contact_arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, MOMENTARY ACTION
NSN5930-01-222-8937
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR No detailed specs available SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC TITLE COMPONENT PN 3970-240 MFR SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC
KEY FEATURES
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BODY DIAMETER: 0.760 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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CONTACT ACTION STIMULUS: INCREASE
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TERMINAL TYPE: WIRE LEAD
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CONTACT LOAD CURRENT RATING: 5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SINGLE VOLTAGE
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STYLE DESIGNATOR: CYLINDRICAL
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TEMP SENSING ELEMENT TYPE: INTERNAL SENSOR
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NONPILE-UP CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, MOMENTARY ACTION
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BODY DIAMETER0.760 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CONTACT ACTION STIMULUSINCREASE
TERMINAL TYPEWIRE LEAD
CONTACT LOAD CURRENT RATING5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SINGLE VOLTAGE
STYLE DESIGNATORCYLINDRICAL
TEMP SENSING ELEMENT TYPEINTERNAL SENSOR
OVERALL LENGTH2.230 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NONPILE-UP CONTACT ARRANGEMENT1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, MOMENTARY ACTION
MEDIA FOR WHICH DESIGNEDLIQUID
CONTACT STIMULUS RATING240.00 ACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND 215.00 DEACTUATION POINT NOMINAL DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No substitute or cross-reference records for this part.

LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Normally procured from the manufacturer (OEM)No demilitarization required
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What is 3970-240?
3970-240 is a SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC.
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3970-240 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 5930-01-222-8937. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.