The Switch,sensitive, cataloged under National Stock Number 5930-00-940-8596, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5930 (Switches) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5930-00-940-8596 |
| Item Name | Switch,sensitive |
| FSC / FSG | 5930 / 59 — Switches |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Inclosure Type | FULLY INCLOSED |
| Body Style | HOLE MOUNTED |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Style | LEAF |
| Mounting Method | UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Actuator Width | 0.200 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Switch Actuating Force | 5.0 OUNCES MAXIMUM OZ |
| Body Width | 0.687 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Switch Release Force | 1.0 OUNCES MINIMUM OZ |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.140 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Adapter Style | WIRE |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.138 INCHES IN |
| Body Length | 1.940 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuator Movement | 0.312 PRETRAVEL INCHES NOMINAL AND 0.437 OVERTRAVEL INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.006 DIFFERENTIAL INCHES NOMINAL |
| Nonpile-Up Contact Arrangement | 1 POLE, DOUBLE THROW, BOTH POSITIONS MAINTAINED SINGLE SWITCH UNIT |
| Maximum Voltage Rating in Volts | 460.0 AC AND 250.0 DC |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 |
| Material | PLASTIC CASE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 SCREW |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Contact Load Current Rating at Maximum Rated Voltage | 500.000 MILLIAMPERES RESISTIVE DC AND 15.000 AMPERES RESISTIVE AC |
| Actuator Free Position Height | 0.750 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 |
|---|---|
| BZ2RM33P4 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5930-00-940-8596 is a Switch,sensitive, classified under FSC 5930, Switches. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5930-00-940-8596: Overall Height: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inclosure Type: FULLY INCLOSED; Body Style: HOLE MOUNTED; Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 22 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.