The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-591-8918, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-00-591-8918 |
| Item Name | Switch,sensitive |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Actuator Diameter | 0.158 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inclosure Type | HERMETICALLY SEALED |
| Body Style | HOLE MOUNTED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Style | ROUND |
| Switch Actuating Force | 9.0 OUNCES MINIMUM AND 13.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ |
| Body Width | 0.687 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.950 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Switch Release Force | 4.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.140 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Length | 1.940 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, TWO POSITIONS MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 480.0 AC AND 250.0 DC |
| Material | PLASTIC CASE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 SCREW |
| Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 250.000 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 15.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC |
| Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection | DUSTPROOF |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| BZ2RS24A2 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 5930005918918 | 6/9 Informative reference only E.c.a Etablissement Central Des Approvisionnements Des Forces Armees Royales |
NSN 5930-00-591-8918 is a Switch,sensitive, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5930-00-591-8918: Actuator Diameter: 0.158 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inclosure Type: HERMETICALLY SEALED; Body Style: HOLE MOUNTED; Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 17 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.