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746-579Switch,sensitive

Raytheon Company Div Corp · NSN 5930-00-331-4429 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-331-4429 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-331-4429. Primary manufacturer part number: 746-579.
Features
  • Switch,sensitive — FSC 5930
  • Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED
  • Switch Actuating Force: 5.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ
  • Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage: 17.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 17.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC
  • Actuator Movement: 0.093 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.187 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.281 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES MAXIMUM
  • Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement: 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 SCREW
  • Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 125.0 AC AND 125.0 DC
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-331-4429, 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 Raytheon Company Div Corp. Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 4 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
NSN5930-00-331-4429
Primary Part Number746-579
Item NameSwitch,sensitive
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRaytheon Company Div Corp
StatusACTIVE
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Switch Actuating Force5.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ
Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage17.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 17.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC
Actuator Movement0.093 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.187 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.281 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES MAXIMUM
Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Terminal Type and Quantity2 SCREW
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts125.0 AC AND 125.0 DC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
5945-00-094-817824719 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6920-00-657-281824719 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable Assy
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5360-01-067-509024719 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6680-01-400-2943C299 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
746-579 Raytheon Company Div Corp (USA)
746-579 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA)
C299 Robertshaw Controls Co New Stanton Div (USA)
MHG227 Robertshaw Controls Co New Stanton Div (USA)
24719 Naval Ship Systems Command (USA)
Related Parts
5945-00-094-8178INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUNGER,SOLENOID
24719
5330-00-213-0530INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
24719
6920-00-657-2818INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSY
24719
5360-01-067-5090INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,TORSION
24719
6680-01-400-2943INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,SIGHT,LIQUID
C299
6515-01-599-6359INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-331-4429?

NSN 5930-00-331-4429 is a Switch,sensitive, manufactured by Raytheon Company Div Corp, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-331-4429?

NSN 5930-00-331-4429 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 746-579 (Raytheon Company Div Corp), 746-579 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co), C299 (Robertshaw Controls Co New Stanton Div), MHG227 (Robertshaw Controls Co New Stanton Div), 24719 (Naval Ship Systems Command).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-331-4429?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5930-00-331-4429: 5945-00-094-8178, 5330-00-213-0530, 6920-00-657-2818 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 746-579?

Key specifications for 746-579: Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED; Switch Actuating Force: 5.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ; Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage: 17.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 17.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC; Actuator Movement: 0.093 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.187 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.281 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES MAXIMUM. 7 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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