The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-007-0959, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-00-007-0959 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, FLATTED, THREADED HOLE SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Terminal Type | TAB W/SCREW |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| First Flat Length | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Rotor Through Connection Quantity | 2 EACH SECTION |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD LOWEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 3.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD HIGHEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | BRACKET(S) AND UNTHREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Pole Quantity | 2 EACH SECTION FRONT |
| Style Designator | TAP, CIRCUIT SELECTOR |
| Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers | 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Individual Section Quantity | 6 |
| Knob Manufacturer Code | 82121 |
| Features Provided | ACTUATOR KNOB |
| Shaft Length | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Actuator Stop Device Type | FIXED STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Knob Special Markings | ARROW SYMBOL |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION REAR |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 500.0 HIGHEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 125.0 LOWEST AC VOLTAGE RATING AT SEA LEVEL |
| Switch Actuator Positioning Increment | 90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity | 2 SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers | 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Throw Quantity | 2 EACH SECTION REAR |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 121918LA | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-00-007-0959 is a Switch,rotary, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5930-01-439-4040. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5930-00-007-0959: Shaft Type: ROUND, FLATTED, THREADED HOLE SINGLE ACTUATOR; Overall Height: 3.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL. 27 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.