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3242Switch,rotary

Electro-Metrics Corporation Dba Electro-Metrics · NSN 5930-00-238-2851 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-238-2851 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-238-2851. Primary manufacturer part number: 3242.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Style Designator: CIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT
  • Thread Series Designator: UNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • Contact Load Current Rating: 1.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Shaft Diameter: 0.247 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
  • Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 110.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Thread Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-238-2851, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Electro-Metrics Corporation Dba Electro-Metrics. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-238-2851
Primary Part Number3242
Item NameSwitch,rotary
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerElectro-Metrics Corporation Dba Electro-Metrics
StatusACTIVE
Style DesignatorCIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Load Current Rating1.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft Diameter0.247 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.250 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts110.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Thread Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Shaft TypeROUND SINGLE ACTUATOR
Individual Section Quantity3
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Shaft Length1.875 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Switch Actuator Stop Device TypeFIXED STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION REAR
Nonturn Device TypeTAB AT 9:00 OCLOCK
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Pole Quantity1 EACH SECTION REAR
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity6 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment30.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Load Current Rating500.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Nonturn Device Radius0.375 INCHES NOMINAL AT 9:00 OCLOCK IN
Throw Quantity6 EACH SECTION REAR
Thread Class2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3242 PRIMARY Electro-Metrics Corporation Dba Electro-Metrics (USA)
3242 Electro-Metrics Corporation Dba Electro-Metrics (USA)
254119A3 Electro Switch Corp. Dba Oak Grisgsby Div Electroswitch (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-238-2851?

NSN 5930-00-238-2851 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Electro-Metrics Corporation Dba Electro-Metrics, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-238-2851?

NSN 5930-00-238-2851 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 3242 (Electro-Metrics Corporation Dba Electro-Metrics), 3242 (Electro-Metrics Corporation Dba Electro-Metrics), 254119A3 (Electro Switch Corp. Dba Oak Grisgsby Div Electroswitch).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-238-2851?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5930-00-238-2851: 5120-00-083-5020, 2915-00-119-7234, 6532-00-192-7539 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 3242?

Key specifications for 3242: Style Designator: CIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT; Thread Series Designator: UNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Contact Load Current Rating: 1.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL; Overall Height: 0.968 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 27 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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