Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement: 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts: 230.0 AC AND 230.0 DC
Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 WIRE LEAD
Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage: 6.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 10.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC
Identification
NSN: 5930-00-376-9165
NIIN: 003769165
FSC: 5930 — Switches
FSG: 59 — Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
General Description
The Switch,mercury, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-376-9165, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 5 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
NSN
5930-00-376-9165
Item Name
Switch,mercury
FSC / FSG
5930 / 59 — Switches
Status
ACTIVE
Body Diameter
0.609 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body Style
UNCASED
Body Length
2.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement
1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts
230.0 AC AND 230.0 DC
Terminal Type and Quantity
2 WIRE LEAD
Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage
6.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 10.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition Status
ACTIVE
DEMIL Code
DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required
Hazard
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P)
Criticality Code
X
⇄Related Items5
Each row states its source: a government interchangeability/replacement code, or a possible match on a shared part number.
5930-01-151-469854034135POSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
Possible match (shared part number)Ricoh Americas Corporation
5360-01-265-9220000238E51CPOSSIBLE MATCH
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
Possible match (shared part number)Emerson Automation Solutions Final Control Us Lp Div Navy Product Team
3040-01-315-8182POSSIBLE MATCH
SHAFT,STRAIGHT
Possible match (shared part number)
5999-01-377-0550E51POSSIBLE MATCH
HEATER,THERMAL RELEASE
Possible match (shared part number)Siemens Energy and Automation Inc Siemens Furnas Controls Div
3130-01-398-2523E5-1POSSIBLE MATCH
BEARING UNIT,BALL
Possible match (shared part number)Roller Bearing Co of America, Inc Div Pic Design
Cross-Reference Index
No manufacturer part numbers on file in the U.S. Government catalog.
Reference documents
Reference
Meaning
E51
5/9Secondary reference
U.S. Government activity
AS452A8
3/9Design control — primary reference
U.S. Government activity
836-45
C/1Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept
Aqua-Chem, Inc. Dba Aqua-Chem Inc
836-45
5/9Secondary reference
Aqua-Chem Inc Cleaver-Brooks Div
Related Parts
5930-01-151-4698POSSIBLE MATCH
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
54034135
5360-01-265-9220POSSIBLE MATCH
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
000238E51C
3040-01-315-8182POSSIBLE MATCH
SHAFT,STRAIGHT
5999-01-377-0550POSSIBLE MATCH
HEATER,THERMAL RELEASE
E51
3130-01-398-2523POSSIBLE MATCH
BEARING UNIT,BALL
E5-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NSN 5930-00-376-9165?
NSN 5930-00-376-9165 is a Switch,mercury, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
What NSN replaces 5930-00-376-9165?
5 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5930-01-151-4698, 5360-01-265-9220, 3040-01-315-8182. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
What are the specifications of 5930-00-376-9165?
Key specifications for 5930-00-376-9165: Body Diameter: 0.609 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Height: 0.609 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: UNCASED; Overall Length: 2.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 7 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Is NSN 5930-00-376-9165 hazardous material?
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
Sources
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
✓ Data cited from the U.S. Government catalog; commercial cross-references from OEM and certified industry sources.