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12172-2Switch,pressure

Hydra-Electric Company Dba Hydra-Electric Co · NSN 5930-00-283-5497 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-283-5497 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-283-5497. Primary manufacturer part number: 12172-2.
Features
  • Switch,pressure — FSC 5930
  • Operating Temp Rating: -65.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 160.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF
  • Terminal Type: CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE
  • Thread Series Designator: UNF FIRST PRESSURE CONNECTION
  • Contact Stimulus Rating: 1.00 DIFFERENTIAL POINT NOMINAL POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH
  • Contact Voltage Rating in Volts: 30.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL SINGLE VOLTAGE
  • Sensing Element Burst Pressure: 90.00 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
  • Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement: 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, MOMENTARY ACTION
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,pressure, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-283-5497, 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 Hydra-Electric Company Dba Hydra-Electric Co. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-283-5497
Primary Part Number12172-2
Item NameSwitch,pressure
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerHydra-Electric Company Dba Hydra-Electric Co
StatusACTIVE
Operating Temp Rating-65.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 160.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF
Terminal TypeCONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE
Thread Series DesignatorUNF FIRST PRESSURE CONNECTION
Contact Stimulus Rating1.00 DIFFERENTIAL POINT NOMINAL POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts30.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL SINGLE VOLTAGE
Sensing Element Burst Pressure90.00 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, MOMENTARY ACTION
Contact Action StimulusINCREASE
Contact AdjustabilityDEACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE
Thread Quantity Per Inch20 SECOND PRESSURE CONNECTION
Nominal Thread Size0.4375 INCHES FIRST PRESSURE CONNECTION IN
Mounting MethodINPUT PORT
Pressure Switch TypeDIFFERENTIAL
Nominal Thread Size0.4375 INCHES SECOND PRESSURE CONNECTION IN
Thread Quantity Per Inch20 FIRST PRESSURE CONNECTION
Proof Pressure66.00 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH LBS
Thread Series DesignatorUNF SECOND PRESSURE CONNECTION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 2
5305-00-012-1722119351H INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,machine
Navistar Intl Corp Truck Br Ohio Plant
4720-01-614-9668121722 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
Wiggins Lift Co Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
186356-2 Honeywell International Inc. Div Aerospace - Torrance (USA)
PJ60C-8B Tactair Fluid Controls Inc (USA)
12172-2 PRIMARY Hydra-Electric Company Dba Hydra-Electric Co (USA)
PJ60C-8B Kaiser Fluid Technologies Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5305-00-012-1722INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,MACHINE
119351H
4720-01-614-9668INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
121722

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-283-5497?

NSN 5930-00-283-5497 is a Switch,pressure, manufactured by Hydra-Electric Company Dba Hydra-Electric Co, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-283-5497?

NSN 5930-00-283-5497 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 186356-2 (Honeywell International Inc. Div Aerospace - Torrance), PJ60C-8B (Tactair Fluid Controls Inc), 12172-2 (Hydra-Electric Company Dba Hydra-Electric Co), PJ60C-8B (Kaiser Fluid Technologies Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-283-5497?

There are 2 known substitutes for 5930-00-283-5497: 5305-00-012-1722, 4720-01-614-9668. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 12172-2?

Key specifications for 12172-2: Operating Temp Rating: -65.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 160.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF; Terminal Type: CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE; Thread Series Designator: UNF FIRST PRESSURE CONNECTION; Contact Stimulus Rating: 1.00 DIFFERENTIAL POINT NOMINAL POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH. 17 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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