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MIL-DTL-15291/1Switch,rotary

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-00-259-8957 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-259-8957 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-8957. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-15291/1.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Terminal Type: THREADED STUD
  • Throw Quantity: 2 EACH SECTION FRONT
  • Test Data Document: 81349-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 Voltage Rating in Volts: 120.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
  • Features Provided: ACTUATOR KNOB
  • Switch Actuator Momentary Position: CLOCKWISE AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE SINGLE ACTUATOR
  • Individual Section Quantity: 6
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-8957, 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 12 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-259-8957
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-15291/1
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
StatusCANCELLED
Terminal TypeTHREADED STUD
Throw Quantity2 EACH SECTION FRONT
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 Voltage Rating in Volts120.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Features ProvidedACTUATOR KNOB
Switch Actuator Momentary PositionCLOCKWISE AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE SINGLE ACTUATOR
Individual Section Quantity6
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION CIRCULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Mounting MethodBASE SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data1SR6F1 TYPE
Shaft Length0.812 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION FRONT
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity4 SINGLE ACTUATOR
First Flat Length0.438 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Shaft TypeROUND, FLATTED SINGLE ACTUATOR
Knob Manufacturer Part Number9000S6202-74000PC2
Contact Load Current Rating10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Knob Manufacturer Code80064
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts125.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Pole Quantity1 EACH SECTION FRONT
Mounting Facility Circle Radius2.312 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Contact Load Current Rating10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Flat Height0.217 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Hazardous Locations/environmental ProtectionDUSTPROOF
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5330-00-081-1691 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain Encased
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Screw,machine
5930-00-259-8951 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-8959 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-8961 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5945-00-275-055162A100D3017 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5999-00-417-8175 INTERCHANGEABLE
Mounting Pad,electrical-Electron
3040-00-521-1388SM-B-157188 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lever,manual Control
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5360-00-832-158210321 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors
5965-00-864-804460D4302-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-15291/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
4055-16PC23 Huntington Ingalls Inc Div Newport News Shipbuilding (USA)
J87-0122 Ward Leonard Ct Llc (USA)
MILS15291 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1SR6F1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1SR6F1 Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp (USA)
111806LA Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp (USA)
SWH0551 I-T-E Imperial Corp Subsidiary of Gould Inc Atlanta Marine Dept (USA)
10321 Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp (USA)
M15291/1-008 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1SR6F1 General Smelting Co Div of Wabash Smelting Co (USA)
N1028-7 Metropolitan Electric Mfg Co (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-081-1691INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
5305-00-208-1862INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
5930-00-259-8951INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-8959INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-8961INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5945-00-275-0551INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
62A100D3017
5999-00-417-8175INTERCHANGEABLE
MOUNTING PAD,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRON
3040-00-521-1388INTERCHANGEABLE
LEVER,MANUAL CONTROL
SM-B-157188
5360-00-832-1582INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
10321
5965-00-864-8044INTERCHANGEABLE
SHELL,EARPHONE
60D4302-2
5935-00-879-1272INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
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NUT,SELF-LOCKING,HEXAGON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-259-8957?

NSN 5930-00-259-8957 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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-259-8957?

NSN 5930-00-259-8957 has 12 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-15291/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 4055-16PC23 (Huntington Ingalls Inc Div Newport News Shipbuilding), J87-0122 (Ward Leonard Ct Llc), MILS15291 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 1SR6F1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 7 more.

What NSN replaces 5930-00-259-8957?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5930-00-259-8957: 5330-00-081-1691, 5305-00-208-1862, 5930-00-259-8951 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-15291/1?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-15291/1: Overall Width: 2.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Height: 3.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Type: THREADED STUD; Throw Quantity: 2 EACH SECTION FRONT. 29 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5930-00-259-8957 still in active supply?

NSN 5930-00-259-8957 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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