The Switch,slide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-738-6883, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co Div Guardian Electric Mfg Co. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-00-738-6883 |
| Primary Part Number | G-59187 |
| Item Name | Switch,slide |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co Div Guardian Electric Mfg Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | HOLE MOUNTED |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Actuator Width | 0.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Width | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Height | 0.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.093 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Position-Action Relationship | LEFT POSITION MAINTAINED AND RIGHT POSITION MOMENTARY |
| Body Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Color | RED SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Actuator Height | 0.344 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 5.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 3.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 1.000 AMPERES LAMP DC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| G-59187 PRIMARY | Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co Div Guardian Electric Mfg Co (USA) |
| A218-159187-00 | Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co Div Guardian Electric Mfg Co (USA) |
NSN 5930-00-738-6883 is a Switch,slide, manufactured by Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co Div Guardian Electric Mfg Co, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-00-738-6883 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: G-59187 (Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co Div Guardian Electric Mfg Co), A218-159187-00 (Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co Div Guardian Electric Mfg Co).
Key specifications for G-59187: Body Style: HOLE MOUNTED; Mounting Method: UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Actuator Width: 0.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Width: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 14 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.