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MIL-S-15291/3Switch,rotary

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-00-259-7164 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-259-7164 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-7164. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-S-15291/3.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity: 4 SINGLE ACTUATOR
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1SR3C4 TYPE
  • Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers: 1.594 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
  • Shaft Length: 0.234 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
  • Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 120.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Shaft Type: ROUND SINGLE ACTUATOR
  • Contact Switching Action: BREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION FRONT
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-7164, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 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
NSN5930-00-259-7164
Primary Part NumberMIL-S-15291/3
Item NameSwitch,rotary
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity4 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1SR3C4 TYPE
Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers1.594 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Shaft Length0.234 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts120.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft TypeROUND SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION FRONT
Mounting MethodBASE SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Test Data Document81349-MIL-DTL-15291/3 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Throw Quantity2 EACH SECTION FRONT
Pole Quantity1 EACH SECTION FRONT
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Terminal TypeTAB W/SCREW
Individual Section Quantity3
Contact Load Current Rating10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft Diameter0.219 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.154 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts125.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Contact Load Current Rating10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Mounting Facility PatternTWO POSITION IN-LINE SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Switch Actuator Momentary PositionCLOCKWISE AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE SINGLE ACTUATOR
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-DTL-15291/3 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Hazardous Locations/environmental ProtectionDUSTPROOF
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5930-00-090-0872 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-090-0873 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7146 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7147 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7148 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7150 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7151 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7152 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7153 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7165 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-S-15291/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-15291/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M15291/3-017 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1SR3C4 Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-090-0872INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-090-0873INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7146INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7147INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7148INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7150INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7151INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7152INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7153INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7165INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7166INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-8953INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-259-7164?

NSN 5930-00-259-7164 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-259-7164?

NSN 5930-00-259-7164 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-S-15291/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-15291/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M15291/3-017 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 1SR3C4 (Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-259-7164?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5930-00-259-7164: 5930-00-090-0872, 5930-00-090-0873, 5930-00-259-7146 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-S-15291/3?

Key specifications for MIL-S-15291/3: Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity: 4 SINGLE ACTUATOR; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 1SR3C4 TYPE; Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers: 1.594 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN; Shaft Length: 0.234 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN. 26 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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