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M8805/68-005Switch,sensitive

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-00-621-9956 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-621-9956 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-621-9956. Primary manufacturer part number: M8805/68-005.
Features
  • Switch,sensitive — FSC 5930
  • Actuator Style: ROUND
  • Body Style: HOLE MOUNTED
  • Body Length: 0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.365 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Body Diameter: 0.349 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.379 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
  • Switch Actuating Force: 30.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ
  • Switch Release Force: 4.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-621-9956, 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 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 20 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-621-9956
Primary Part NumberM8805/68-005
Item NameSwitch,sensitive
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Actuator StyleROUND
Body StyleHOLE MOUNTED
Body Length0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.365 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Body Diameter0.349 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.379 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Switch Actuating Force30.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ
Switch Release Force4.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ
Actuator Movement0.009 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.003 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.005 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES MAXIMUM
Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-8805 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage7.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 3.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE DC AND 2.000 AMPERES LAMP DC AND 5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC AND 3.000 AMPERES INDUCTIVE AC AND 2.000 AMPERES LAMP AC
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Actuator Diameter0.065 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.075 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Features ProvidedACTUATOR SEAL
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.087 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.093 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Actuator Height0.018 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.038 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Actuator Free Position Height0.326 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.346 INCHES MAXIMUM IN
Hazardous Locations/environmental ProtectionWEATHERPROOF
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts115.0 AC AND 28.0 DC
Mounting MethodUNTHREADED HOLE(S)
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 3
5930-01-680-4408 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-01-680-5248 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
5930-01-680-5961 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,sensitive
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M8805/68-005 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
10AT15-01 Sensata Technologies, Inc. Div Sensata Attleboro (USA)
MIL-S-8805/68 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5930-01-680-4408INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-01-680-5248INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE
5930-01-680-5961INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,SENSITIVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-621-9956?

NSN 5930-00-621-9956 is a Switch,sensitive, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-621-9956?

NSN 5930-00-621-9956 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: M8805/68-005 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 10AT15-01 (Sensata Technologies, Inc. Div Sensata Attleboro), MIL-S-8805/68 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-621-9956?

There are 3 known substitutes for 5930-00-621-9956: 5930-01-680-4408, 5930-01-680-5248, 5930-01-680-5961. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M8805/68-005?

Key specifications for M8805/68-005: Actuator Style: ROUND; Body Style: HOLE MOUNTED; Body Length: 0.335 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.365 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Body Diameter: 0.349 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.379 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 20 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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