The Switch,thermostatic, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-760-3880, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5930-00-760-3880 |
| Item Name | Switch,thermostatic |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Width Across Flats | 0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Contact Action Stimulus | INCREASE |
| Terminal Type | QUICK DISCONNECT, MALE |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 3.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING |
| Thread Length | 0.525 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE THREADED BUSHING IN |
| Style Designator | PLUG |
| Temp Sensing Element Type | IMMERSION WELL |
| Features Provided | INTERNALLY GROUNDED |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.375 INCHES SINGLE THREADED BUSHING IN |
| Body Length | 1.510 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Operating Temp Rating | -195.0 FAHRENHEIT MINIMUM AND 220.0 FAHRENHEIT MAXIMUM DEGF |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 1 POLE, SINGLE THROW, NORMALLY OPEN, MOMENTARY ACTION |
| Media for Which Designed | GAS OR LIQUID |
| Contact Stimulus Rating | 215.00 ACTUATION POINT MINIMUM DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND 225.00 ACTUATION POINT MAXIMUM DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND 20.00 DIFFERENTIAL POINT MINIMUM DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND 30.00 DIFFERENTIAL POINT MAXIMUM DEGREES FAHRENHEIT |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 18 SINGLE THREADED BUSHING |
| Thread Series Designator | PTF-SAE SHORT SINGLE THREADED BUSHING |
| Contact Adjustability | DEACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE AND ACTUATION POINT NOT ADJUSTABLE |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 32.0 DC AT SEA LEVEL SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 5020-2-14 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Protective Controls Inc |
NSN 5930-00-760-3880 is a Switch,thermostatic, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6240-01-043-3256, 5962-01-362-1854. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5930-00-760-3880: Width Across Flats: 0.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Contact Action Stimulus: INCREASE; Terminal Type: QUICK DISCONNECT, MALE; Contact Load Current Rating: 3.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD SINGLE VOLTAGE. 19 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.