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MIL-DTL-15291/8Switch,rotary

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-00-259-7274 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-259-7274 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-7274. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-15291/8.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Switch Actuator Positioning Increment: 90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
  • Individual Section Quantity: 4
  • Mounting Facility Pattern: FOUR POSITION CIRCULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 250.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
  • Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection: DUSTPROOF
  • Features Provided: ACTUATOR KNOB
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-7274, 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 27 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-259-7274
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-15291/8
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 Positioning Increment90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Individual Section Quantity4
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION CIRCULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts250.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Hazardous Locations/environmental ProtectionDUSTPROOF
Features ProvidedACTUATOR KNOB
Terminal TypeTHREADED STUD
Shaft TypeROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.406 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Shaft Diameter0.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Throw Quantity3 EACH SECTION FRONT
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION FRONT
Knob Manufacturer Part Number9000S6202-74095PC1
Mounting Facility Circle Radius1.890 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data6SR2E1 TYPE
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-15291 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.).
Contact Load Current Rating60.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft Length1.062 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
First Flat Length0.625 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts450.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Actuator Momentary PositionCLOCKWISE AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE SINGLE ACTUATOR
Flat Height0.312 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Knob Manufacturer Code80064
Contact Load Current Rating60.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity4 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Pole Quantity1 EACH SECTION FRONT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5930-00-201-2557 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7268 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-7277 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-01-263-5020 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-15291/8 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
6SR2E1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-S-15291 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M15291/8-006 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5930-00-201-2557INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7268INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-7277INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-01-263-5020INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-259-7274?

NSN 5930-00-259-7274 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 5930-00-259-7274?

NSN 5930-00-259-7274 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-15291/8 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 6SR2E1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-S-15291 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M15291/8-006 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-259-7274?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5930-00-259-7274: 5930-00-201-2557, 5930-00-259-7268, 5930-00-259-7277 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-15291/8?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-15291/8: Overall Width: 5.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Switch Actuator Positioning Increment: 90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR; Individual Section Quantity: 4; Mounting Facility Pattern: FOUR POSITION CIRCULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY. 29 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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