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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 5930-00-259-8961 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-259-8961 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-8961. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-15291/1.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers: 1.641 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
  • 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.).
  • Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-15291/1 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
  • Thread Quantity Per Inch: 24 SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • Features Provided: ACTUATOR KNOB
  • Mounting Facility Pattern: FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • Contact Load Current Rating: 10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-259-8961, 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 22 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 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: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-259-8961
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
Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers1.641 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
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.).
Specification/standard Data81349-MIL-S-15291/1 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION
Thread Quantity Per Inch24 SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Features ProvidedACTUATOR KNOB
Mounting Facility PatternFOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Contact Load Current Rating10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL
Nominal Thread Size0.190 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Terminal TypeTHREADED STUD
Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers1.641 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Individual Section Quantity6
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment90.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts120.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL
Thread Class2B SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S) AND THREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity4 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Hazardous Locations/environmental ProtectionSHOCK RESISTANT AND VIBRATION RESISTANT
Style DesignatorTAP, CIRCUIT SELECTOR
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts125.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Contact Load Current Rating10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5930-00-259-8951 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-8957 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-8959 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-548-3528575-6202-1444156REVBLINE955SH11 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Naval Ship Systems Command
5930-01-173-7330 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-01-233-1881 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
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
C10309 Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp (USA)
1SR3B1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M15291/1-005 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-S-15291/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5930-00-259-8951INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-8957INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-8959INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-548-3528INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
575-6202-1444156REVBLINE955SH11
5930-01-173-7330INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-01-233-1881INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-259-8961?

NSN 5930-00-259-8961 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 5930-00-259-8961?

NSN 5930-00-259-8961 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-15291/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), C10309 (Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp), 1SR3B1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M15291/1-005 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-S-15291/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-259-8961?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5930-00-259-8961: 5930-00-259-8951, 5930-00-259-8957, 5930-00-259-8959 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

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

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-15291/1: Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers: 1.641 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN; 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.).; Specification/standard Data: 81349-MIL-S-15291/1 GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION; Overall Width: 2.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 25 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5930-00-259-8961 still in active supply?

NSN 5930-00-259-8961 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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