The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-583-8556, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-00-583-8556 |
| Item Name | Switch,sensitive |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Body Style | RH ACCESS COVER |
| Housing Height | 1.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Switch Actuating Force | 72.0 OUNCES NOMINAL OZ |
| Switch Release Force | 4.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ |
| Features Provided | ACTUATOR SEAL |
| Housing Width | 1.031 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Movement | 0.121 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.312 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.022 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES NOMINAL |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 25.0 DC |
| Housing Length | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 10.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC |
| Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection | WATERTIGHT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ES4-3-72A3GEY | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-00-583-8556 is a Switch,sensitive, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5930-00-583-8556: Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED; Body Style: RH ACCESS COVER; Housing Height: 1.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Switch Actuating Force: 72.0 OUNCES NOMINAL OZ. 12 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.