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36056Switch,rotary

Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments · NSN 5930-00-256-8679 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-256-8679 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-256-8679. Primary manufacturer part number: 36056.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity: 5 SINGLE ACTUATOR
  • Shaft Type: ROUND SINGLE ACTUATOR
  • Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 115.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Thread Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
  • Switch Actuator Positioning Increment: 30.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
  • Contact Switching Action: MAKES BEFORE BREAKS EACH SECTION REAR
  • Nominal Thread Size: 0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-256-8679, 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 Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments. Government technical data includes 20 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-256-8679
Primary Part Number36056
Item NameSwitch,rotary
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTelephonics Corp/prd Instruments
StatusACTIVE
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity5 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft TypeROUND SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts115.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Thread Length0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment30.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Switching ActionMAKES BEFORE BREAKS EACH SECTION REAR
Nominal Thread Size0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Switch Actuator Stop Device TypeFIXED STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR
Style DesignatorCIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT
Shaft Length0.688 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Individual Section Quantity2
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Contact Load Current Rating230.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Terminal TypeTAB, SOLDER LUG
Contact Load Current Rating1.5 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Mounting MethodTHREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Switching ActionMAKES BEFORE BREAKS EACH SECTION FRONT
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL
Thread Series DesignatorUNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
2APA05500177 Electro Switch Corp Div Electroswitch (USA)
PX-550-177 Crl Components Inc (USA)
83605600 Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments (USA)
36056 PRIMARY Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments (USA)
83605600 Peraton Inc (USA)
36056 Peraton Inc (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-256-8679?

NSN 5930-00-256-8679 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-256-8679?

NSN 5930-00-256-8679 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 2APA05500177 (Electro Switch Corp Div Electroswitch), PX-550-177 (Crl Components Inc), 83605600 (Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments), 36056 (Telephonics Corp/prd Instruments), 83605600 (Peraton Inc) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5930-00-256-8679?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5930-00-256-8679: 5306-00-281-3785, 2940-00-828-4700, 2590-01-135-7469 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 36056?

Key specifications for 36056: Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity: 5 SINGLE ACTUATOR; Shaft Type: ROUND SINGLE ACTUATOR; Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 115.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL; Thread Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN. 22 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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