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23820Switch Section,rotary

Cts Corp Electromechanical Div · NSN 5930-00-386-8520 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-386-8520 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-386-8520. Primary manufacturer part number: 23820.
Features
  • Switch Section,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Style Designator: SWITCH SECTION, ROTARY
  • Pole Quantity: 1 SINGLE SECTION FRONT
  • Mounting Method: STRUT SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • Throw Quantity: 9 SINGLE SECTION FRONT
  • Body Thickness: 0.176 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers: 1.063 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
  • Terminal Type: PRINTED CIRCUIT
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch Section,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-386-8520, 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 Cts Corp Electromechanical Div. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 2 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
NSN5930-00-386-8520
Primary Part Number23820
Item NameSwitch Section,rotary
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerCts Corp Electromechanical Div
StatusACTIVE
Style DesignatorSWITCH SECTION, ROTARY
Pole Quantity1 SINGLE SECTION FRONT
Mounting MethodSTRUT SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Throw Quantity9 SINGLE SECTION FRONT
Body Thickness0.176 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers1.063 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Terminal TypePRINTED CIRCUIT
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.093 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5999-00-035-792523-820 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
212-23820-W0 Cts Corp (USA)
212-23820-W0 Cts Corp Electromechanical Div (USA)
23820 Cts Corp (USA)
23820 PRIMARY Cts Corp Electromechanical Div (USA)
Related Parts
5999-00-035-7925INTERCHANGEABLE
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5940-00-150-4239INTERCHANGEABLE
POST,BINDING,ELECTRICAL
2382-0
5955-00-179-8114INTERCHANGEABLE
OSCILLATOR,NONCRYSTAL CONTROLLED
5330-00-306-1995INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
23820
3040-01-230-8988INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,SHOULDERED
23820
2910-01-290-4373INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID
1630-01-338-7124INTERCHANGEABLE
ROTOR,DISC BRAKE
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DIFFUSER,AIR SUPPLY
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STRAINER,SEDIMENT
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SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HEAD
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COBALT CARBOXYLATE
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HEAD,OTOSCOPE OPERATING
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-386-8520?

NSN 5930-00-386-8520 is a Switch Section,rotary, manufactured by Cts Corp Electromechanical Div, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-386-8520?

NSN 5930-00-386-8520 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 212-23820-W0 (Cts Corp), 212-23820-W0 (Cts Corp Electromechanical Div), 23820 (Cts Corp), 23820 (Cts Corp Electromechanical Div).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-386-8520?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5930-00-386-8520: 5999-00-035-7925, 5940-00-150-4239, 5955-00-179-8114 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 23820?

Key specifications for 23820: Style Designator: SWITCH SECTION, ROTARY; Pole Quantity: 1 SINGLE SECTION FRONT; Mounting Method: STRUT SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Throw Quantity: 9 SINGLE SECTION FRONT. 10 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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