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MIL-S-21604/5Switch,rotary

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5930-00-892-8981 · FSC 5930 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5930-00-892-8981 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5930-00-892-8981. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-S-21604/5.
Features
  • Switch,rotary — FSC 5930
  • Knob Manufacturer Part Number: S6202-75075-1
  • Features Provided: ACTUATOR KNOB
  • Terminal Type: TAB W/SCREW
  • Individual Section Quantity: 2
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-S-21604 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Switch Contact Basic Design: NONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL
  • Style Designator: CIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT
Applications
  • Circuit control and protection
  • Equipment power management
  • Signal routing
General Description

The Switch,rotary, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-892-8981, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5930-00-892-8981
Primary Part NumberMIL-S-21604/5
Item NameSwitch,rotary
FSC / FSG5930 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Knob Manufacturer Part NumberS6202-75075-1
Features ProvidedACTUATOR KNOB
Terminal TypeTAB W/SCREW
Individual Section Quantity2
Test Data Document81349-MIL-S-21604 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Switch Contact Basic DesignNONPILE-UP NONSYMMETRICAL
Style DesignatorCIRCULAR WAFER, BUSHING MOUNT
Knob Manufacturer Code80064
Contact Voltage Rating in Volts125.0 AC AT SEA LEVEL
Switch Actuator Positioning Increment45.0 DEGREES SINGLE ACTUATOR
Switch Actuator Indexing Position Quantity4 SINGLE ACTUATOR
Shaft TypeRECTANGULAR/SQUARE, THREADED HOLE SINGLE ACTUATOR
Overall Diameter2.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Contact Load Current Rating10.0 AMPERES RESISTIVE LOAD AC AT SEA LEVEL
Shaft Diameter0.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Contact Switching ActionBREAKS BEFORE MAKES EACH SECTION FRONT
Shaft Length2.531 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE ACTUATOR IN
Hazardous Locations/environmental ProtectionDUSTPROOF
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5930-00-259-8845 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-259-8894 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-00-831-2787 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-01-072-3943 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-01-085-6533 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
5930-01-121-978823202G INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Electro Switch Corp. Dba Electro Switch Corp
5930-01-156-5707 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,rotary
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-S-21604/5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
S2JR2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILS21604 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-21604/5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
S2JRM2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5930-00-259-8845INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-259-8894INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-00-831-2787INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-01-072-3943INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-01-085-6533INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
5930-01-121-9788INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY
23202G
5930-01-156-5707INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ROTARY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5930-00-892-8981?

NSN 5930-00-892-8981 is a Switch,rotary, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5930 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5930-00-892-8981?

NSN 5930-00-892-8981 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-S-21604/5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), S2JR2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILS21604 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-21604/5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), S2JRM2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5930-00-892-8981?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5930-00-892-8981: 5930-00-259-8845, 5930-00-259-8894, 5930-00-831-2787 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-S-21604/5?

Key specifications for MIL-S-21604/5: Overall Length: 4.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Knob Manufacturer Part Number: S6202-75075-1; Features Provided: ACTUATOR KNOB; Terminal Type: TAB W/SCREW. 19 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5930-00-892-8981 still in active supply?

NSN 5930-00-892-8981 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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