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400253Switch,sensitive

Jennings Technology Company Llc Dba Jennings · NSN 5930-00-646-7884 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-646-7884 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-646-7884. Primary manufacturer part number: 400253.
Features
  • Switch,sensitive — FSC 5930
  • Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage: 3.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC
  • Switch Actuating Force: 10.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ
  • Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
  • Actuator Movement: 0.078 PRETRAVEL INCHES NOMINAL AND 0.016 OVERTRAVEL INCHES NOMINAL AND 0.031 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES NOMINAL
  • Switch Release Force: 2.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ
  • Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement: 1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-646-7884, 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 Jennings Technology Company Llc Dba Jennings. Government technical data includes 12 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-646-7884
Primary Part Number400253
Item NameSwitch,sensitive
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJennings Technology Company Llc Dba Jennings
StatusACTIVE
Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage3.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC
Switch Actuating Force10.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ
Thread Series DesignatorUNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC)
Actuator Movement0.078 PRETRAVEL INCHES NOMINAL AND 0.016 OVERTRAVEL INCHES NOMINAL AND 0.031 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES NOMINAL
Switch Release Force2.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ
Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT
Terminal Type and Quantity3 TAB, SOLDER LUG
Nominal Thread Size0.086 INCHES IN
Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts250.0 AC AND 30.0 DC
Thread Quantity Per Inch56
Inclosure TypeFULLY INCLOSED
Actuator Adapter StyleLEAF
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 5
5910-00-172-1632400253 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper
Dictaphone Corporation
5945-00-360-6504 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,electromagnetic
5950-00-893-6192 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,radio Frequency
6240-00-929-0585CM709 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron
5950-01-469-3401 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,electrical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
400253 Jennings Technology Company Llc Dba Jennings (USA)
VSMP1054-1 Jennings Technology Company Llc Dba Jennings (USA)
Related Parts
5910-00-172-1632INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER
400253
5945-00-360-6504INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC
5950-00-893-6192INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,RADIO FREQUENCY
6240-00-929-0585INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
CM709
5950-01-469-3401INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,ELECTRICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-646-7884?

NSN 5930-00-646-7884 is a Switch,sensitive, manufactured by Jennings Technology Company Llc Dba Jennings, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-646-7884?

NSN 5930-00-646-7884 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 400253 (Jennings Technology Company Llc Dba Jennings), VSMP1054-1 (Jennings Technology Company Llc Dba Jennings).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-646-7884?

There are 5 known substitutes for 5930-00-646-7884: 5910-00-172-1632, 5945-00-360-6504, 5950-00-893-6192 and 2 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 400253?

Key specifications for 400253: Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage: 3.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC; Switch Actuating Force: 10.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ; Thread Series Designator: UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC); Actuator Movement: 0.078 PRETRAVEL INCHES NOMINAL AND 0.016 OVERTRAVEL INCHES NOMINAL AND 0.031 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES NOMINAL. 12 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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