The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-877-9583, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Shallcross Inc. Government technical data includes 24 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5930-00-877-9583 |
| Primary Part Number | 2J56A4-1X1592 |
| Item Name | Switch,rotary |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Manufacturer | Shallcross Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Contact Basic Design | NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL |
| Nonturn Device Radius | 0.484 INCHES NOMINAL AT 12:00 OCLOCK IN |
| Terminal Type | TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Contact Load Current Rating | 2.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Mounting Method | THREADED BUSHING SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Thread Length | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Pole Quantity | 2 SINGLE SECTION REAR |
| Style Designator | TAP, SQUARE FRAME |
| Individual Section Quantity | 1 |
| Nonturn Device Type | TAB AT 12:00 OCLOCK |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.375 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Shaft Length | 0.688 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN |
| Switch Actuator Stop Device Type | ADJUSTABLE STOP SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Contact Switching Action | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES SINGLE SECTION REAR |
| Contact Voltage Rating in Volts | 125.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL |
| Precious Material and Location | CONTACTS AND TERMINALS SILVER |
| Thread Class | 2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Switch Actuator Positioning Increment | 30.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity | 4 SINGLE ACTUATOR |
| Thread Series Designator | UNEF SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Throw Quantity | 4 SINGLE SECTION REAR |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2J56A4-1X1592 PRIMARY | Shallcross Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 425271-08 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Bae Systems Controls Inc |
NSN 5930-00-877-9583 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Shallcross Inc, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
NSN 5930-00-877-9583 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2J56A4-1X1592 (Shallcross Inc).
Key specifications for 2J56A4-1X1592: Shaft Type: ROUND SINGLE ACTUATOR; Overall Height: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Shaft Diameter: 0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN; Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP SYMMETRICAL. 24 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.