The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-759-5906, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Shallco, Inc. Government technical data includes 23 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-00-759-5906 |
| Primary Part Number | 18GB5 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | Shallco, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Overall Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 200.0 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Thread Length | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Pole Quantity | 1 SINGLE SECTION REAR |
| Style Designator | MINIATURE, BUSHING MOUNT |
| Individual Section Quantity | 1 |
| Nonturn Device Type | FLATTED BUSHING AT 3:00 OCLOCK |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.250 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Shaft Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Actuator Stop Device Type | FIXED STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Operating Temp Range | -65.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Thread Class | 2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Switch Actuator Positioning Increment | 60.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity | 5 SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Thread Series Designator | UNF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Throw Quantity | 5 SINGLE SECTION REAR |
| Hazardous Locations/environmental Protection | EXPLOSION PROOF |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 18GB5 PRIMARY | Shallco, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 18GB5 | 5/9 Secondary reference Meggitt (new Hampshire), Inc |
NSN 5930-00-759-5906 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Shallco, Inc, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-00-759-5906 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 18GB5 (Shallco, Inc).
Key specifications for 18GB5: Shaft Type: ROUND SINGLE ACTUATOR; Shaft Diameter: 0.125 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL; Terminal Type: TAB, SOLDER LUG. 23 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.