The Switch,liquid Level, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-596-4523, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-00-596-4523 |
| Primary Part Number | 38429 |
| Item Name | Switch,liquid Level |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Relay | NOT INCLUDED |
| Actuation Method | BUOYANCY |
| AC Voltage Rating | 230.0 VOLTS NOMINAL SECOND OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| AC Voltage Rating | 115.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Overall Diameter | 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | FLANGE |
| Mounting Position | VERTICAL |
| Connector Identification | 16695 AND MIL-C-5015D |
| Float Quantity | 1 |
| Liquid Type for Which Designed | HYDRAULIC OIL AND LUBRICATING OIL AND SEA WATER AND VARIOUS FUELS AND WATER |
| Tank Insertion Length | 7.625 INCHES MINIMUM AND 7.875 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Connector Manufacturer Code | 04034 |
| Operating Temp Rating | 32.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 180.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF |
| Mounting Dimensions | MTD BY FOUR 9/32 IN. DIA HOLES LOCATED ON 3-1/2 IN. DIA BOLT CIRCLE IN |
| Frequency Rating | 60.0 HERTZ NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Electrical Connection Type | CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5930-00-596-4523 is a Switch,liquid Level, manufactured by Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-00-596-4523 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 29960-6 (Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors), 38429 (Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors), LS29960-6 (Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3020-00-628-2519, 5930-00-644-9537, 4330-01-148-1854. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 38429: Relay: NOT INCLUDED; Actuation Method: BUOYANCY; AC Voltage Rating: 230.0 VOLTS NOMINAL SECOND OPERATING POWER RQMT; AC Voltage Rating: 115.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT. 16 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.
NSN 5930-00-596-4523 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.