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3-6018Switch,push

Balkamp Inc · NSN 5930-00-272-1278 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-272-1278 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-272-1278. Primary manufacturer part number: 3-6018.
Features
  • Switch,push — FSC 5930
  • Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage: 5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 SCREW
  • Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 32.0 DC
  • Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED
  • Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement: 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, MOMENTARY ACTION SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Balkamp Inc
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,push, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-272-1278, 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 Balkamp Inc. Government technical data includes 5 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 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
NSN5930-00-272-1278
Primary Part Number3-6018
Item NameSwitch,push
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerBalkamp Inc
StatusACTIVE
Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC
Terminal Type and Quantity2 SCREW
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts32.0 DC
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, MOMENTARY ACTION SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
HB6018 Echlin Inc (USA)
3-6018 PRIMARY Balkamp Inc (USA)
4521 General Automotive Specialty Co Inc (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-272-1278?

NSN 5930-00-272-1278 is a Switch,push, manufactured by Balkamp Inc, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-272-1278?

NSN 5930-00-272-1278 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: HB6018 (Echlin Inc), 3-6018 (Balkamp Inc), 4521 (General Automotive Specialty Co Inc).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-272-1278?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5930-00-272-1278: 6240-00-155-7780, 5330-00-405-9178, 5905-00-539-2343 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 3-6018?

Key specifications for 3-6018: Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage: 5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC; Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 SCREW; Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 32.0 DC; Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED. 5 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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