The Switch,pressure, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-400-8397, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is United Electric Controls Co Div Precision Sensors Division. Government technical data includes 21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-00-400-8397 |
| Primary Part Number | PH8P37 |
| Item Name | Switch,pressure |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | United Electric Controls Co Div Precision Sensors Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Contact Action Stimulus | INCREASE |
| Terminal Type | CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE |
| Overall Diameter | 1.120 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Proof Pressure | 4500.00 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAGE LBS |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 5.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD FIRST VOLTAGE |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 7.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AND 4.0 AMPERES INDUCTIVE LOAD SECOND VOLTAGE |
| Mounting Method | INLET CONNECTION |
| Sensing Element Burst Pressure | 7500.00 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAGE LBS |
| Style Designator | CYLINDRICAL |
| Pressure Switch Type | GAGE |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.4375 INCHES SINGLE PRESSURE CONNECTION IN |
| Operating Temp Rating | -65.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 200.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY |
| Media for Which Designed | GAS OR LIQUID |
| Thread Class | 3B SINGLE PRESSURE CONNECTION |
| Contact Stimulus Rating | 1500.00 ACTUATION POINT NOMINAL POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAGE AND 1000.00 DEACTUATION POINT MINIMUM POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAGE |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 20 SINGLE PRESSURE CONNECTION |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF SINGLE PRESSURE CONNECTION |
| Contact Adjustability | ACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 30.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL SECOND VOLTAGE |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 115.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL FIRST VOLTAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| PH8P37 PRIMARY | United Electric Controls Co Div Precision Sensors Division (USA) |
NSN 5930-00-400-8397 is a Switch,pressure, manufactured by United Electric Controls Co Div Precision Sensors Division, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-00-400-8397 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: PH8P37 (United Electric Controls Co Div Precision Sensors Division).
Key specifications for PH8P37: Contact Action Stimulus: INCREASE; Terminal Type: CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE; Overall Diameter: 1.120 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Proof Pressure: 4500.00 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAGE LBS. 21 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.