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MIL-DTL-21604/5Switch,rotary

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-00-259-8848 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-259-8848 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-8848. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-21604/5.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
  • Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection: DUSTPROOF
  • Individual Section Quantity: 5
  • Contact Load Current Rating: 10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity: 8 SINGLE ACTUATOR
  • Features Provided: ACTUATOR KNOB
  • Knob Manufacturer Part Number: 9000-S6202-73075-1
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-8848, 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 25 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. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-259-8848
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-21604/5
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 Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Hazardous Locations/environmental ProtectionDUSTPROOF
Individual Section Quantity5
Contact Load Current Rating10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity8 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Features ProvidedACTUATOR KNOB
Knob Manufacturer Part Number9000-S6202-73075-1
Knob Manufacturer Code80064
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-21604 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 Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION FRONT
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment45.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts125.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Actuator Stop Device TypeADJUSTABLE STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Pole Quantity1 EACH SECTION FRONT
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION CIRCULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Style DesignatorTAP, SQUARE FRAME
Shaft TypeRECTANGULAR/SQUARE, THREADED HOLE SINGLE ACTUATOR
Nominal Thread Size0.190 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Throw Quantity8 EACH SECTION FRONT
Mounting Facility Circle Radius1.625 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Terminal TypeTAB W/SCREW
Shaft Flat/slot Angular Location22.5 DEGREES FROM CONTACT POSITION 1 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Thread Quantity Per Inch24 SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5930-00-259-8845 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-8847 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-296-9488 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-548-70369000S6202-73075 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Naval Ship Systems Command
5355-00-956-3547 INTERCHANGEABLE
Knob
5930-00-996-5231 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-21604/5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILS21604 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
S1JR5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
9000S6202-73075 Naval Ship Systems Command (USA)
Related Parts
5930-00-259-8845INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-8847INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-296-9488INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-548-7036INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
9000S6202-73075
5355-00-956-3547INTERCHANGEABLE
KNOB
5930-00-996-5231INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-259-8848?

NSN 5930-00-259-8848 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 5930-00-259-8848?

NSN 5930-00-259-8848 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-21604/5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILS21604 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), S1JR5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 9000S6202-73075 (Naval Ship Systems Command).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-259-8848?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5930-00-259-8848: 5930-00-259-8845, 5930-00-259-8847, 5930-00-296-9488 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-21604/5?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-21604/5: Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL; Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection: DUSTPROOF; Individual Section Quantity: 5; Overall Length: 5.094 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 28 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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