The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-856-5459, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5930-00-856-5459 |
| Item Name | Switch,sensitive |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bushing Length | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Body Style | BUSHING MOUNTED |
| Actuator Style | ROLLER PLUNGER |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING |
| Switch Actuating Force | 10.0 OUNCES MINIMUM AND 20.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ |
| Body Width | 0.695 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Body Height | 2.180 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Switch Release Force | 6.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.469 INCHES IN |
| Body Length | 1.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Roller Width | 0.040 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Movement | 0.065 PRETRAVEL INCHES MAXIMUM AND 0.188 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.010 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES NOMINAL |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, ONE POSITION MOMENTARY SINGLE SWITCH UNIT |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 28.0 DC |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 THREADED STUD |
| Thread Series Designator | UNS |
| Actuator Roller Diameter | 0.430 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 2.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE DC |
| Actuator Free Position Height | 1.498 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 3HT13 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-00-856-5459 is a Switch,sensitive, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5930-00-856-5459: Bushing Length: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Height: 2.180 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED; Body Style: BUSHING MOUNTED. 21 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.